Business Growth, Sound Planning Keep Westlake Stable in Tough

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Business growth, sound planning keep Westlake’s annual Easter Westlake stable in tough economy Egg Hunt set for March 23 by Al Psota prizes. The scramble will be repeated at 1:30 p.m. for ages very year since 1955 the seven to ten. Westlake Town Criers Simultaneously there is a Ehave sponsored the non-competitive egg hunt for annual city Easter Egg Hunt. children up to age three. Mr. This year the event will be and Mrs. Easter Bunny will be held on Saturday, March 23, at passing out candy and will be the playground in front of the available for pictures. There Westlake Recreation Center, will also be face painting and 28955 Hilliard Blvd. refreshments by the members Promptly at 1 p.m., chil- of Westlake High’s National dren ages four to six will take Honor Society, and a raffle to off on a scramble for wrapped win large stuffed animals. candy and in search for spe- There is no charge and a cial eggs redeemable for good time is had by all. 

Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough explains the city’s action plan for a challenging economy during his March 12 State of the City address before the West Shore Chamber of Commerce at LaCentre. by Tara Wendell One of the things that makes hrough diligent planning, Westlake“ a very attractive community dedicated employees and Tcommunity reinvestment, is simply [that] we do manage the Westlake has maintained its status taxpayers’ dollars pretty wisely over the past year as a premier ” destination for residents and objectives set for the year. Westshore, and in some cases, businesses alike, Mayor Dennis Mayor Clough said Westlake the county, while income tax Clough told members of the West sits in a strong financial posi- rates have been steady for the Shore Chamber of Commerce on tion, calling it “pretty much debt past twenty years. Clough, a cer- March 12. In his 28th annual State free,” with a “higher bond rating tified public accountant, credits of the City address, Clough high- [AAA] than the U.S. government.” his city’s diverse economic com- lighted the achievements of each In accordance with city goals, position and responsible fiscal city department and measured his Westlake’s property tax and sewer management. administration’s progress toward rates remain the lowest in the » See CLOUGH, page 2 Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at last year’s Easter egg hunt. League of Women Voters forum Bay civic groups team up explores city, county collaboration for ‘Fly a Flag’ project

by Conda Boyd by Deb Marisch hree Bay Village civic organizations – American Legion ounty officials Ed Jerse and Dale Miller Post 385, Bay Village Kiwanis and Martha Devotion kicked off the League of Women Voters– THuntington Chapter Daughters of the American CCuyahoga Area’s three-part forum on Revolution – have teamed up to help Bay residents show regionalization on March 5 at Bay Village’s Dwyer their patriotism. Center. Both speakers emphasized opportunities If you are a Bay resident with limited abilities or funds, for voluntary collaboration among cities, as well you can obtain a 3-by-5-foot outdoor American flag, flag as between cities and the county. Both stated that pole and bracket installed at your home at ground level. mergers between political entities are not the first (Homeowner assumes all responsibility for the flag bracket’s choice, given local communities’ desire to preserve installation location.) their identities, as well as the expense and length of The flag, brackets and labor are completely free and all time to effect mergers. parts are made in America! Mr. Jerse, Cuyahoga County’s Director of To have a flag set installed at your Regional Coordination, cited the county’s 59 com- home, phone 440-871-7680 or email deb@ munities signing a landmark anti-poaching agree- spfutures.com between April 1 and Memo- ment, promising not to attempt to persuade busi- rial Day (May 27). Requests will be taken nesses to relocate within the county. Ed Jerse discusses Cuyahoga County Executive while supply lasts; first come, first served! » See FORUM, page 10 Ed FitzGerald’s policies of regional collaboration. 2 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 19 MARCH 2013

services company Equity Trust and CLOUGH Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Center, a continued from front page Civic Writers and Photographers 30,000-square-foot recreational facility. Mayor Clough stated that Ameri- Would you like to learn more about writing stories or taking photos “One of the things that makes West- can Greetings is moving forward with to be published in the Observer? We’ll be sponsoring two programs lake a very attractive community is simply design work, while waiting for approval at our local libraries to help citizen writers and photographers [that] we do manage the taxpayers’ dol- to construct its new headquarters in fine-tune their skills. Both programs will be presented by lars pretty wisely and we have a good, Crocker Park. Bob Rosenbaum, adjunct professor at the Kent State School of economically diverse base,” Clough said. The city has a number of infrastruc- Journalism & Mass Communications. Westlake takes a conservative posi- ture projects ahead, Clough said, namely We hope to see you at one or both of these upcoming free workshops: tion with regard to revenue estimation improvements to Clemens Road and the and uses “worst case scenario” plan- Bradley/Detroit intersection, as well as a Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m. ning for expenditures. This approach handful of projects in the design phase, Westlake Porter Public Library has helped the city meet its objective of including the I-90/Columbia corridor, “Photography for Citizen Journalists” controlling costs and keeping expendi- two Canterbury Road intersections and tures below the level of general operating the Bradley Road storm sewer. A simple workshop on how to take photographs for citizen media. revenue for at least the past several years. Mayor Clough hopes to soon have a    With a constant eye toward increasing resolution to the matter of switching the Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m. efficiencies, Westlake managed to main- city’s water supplier from Cleveland to tain a high level of service to its residents Avon Lake, which is currently tied up in Bay Village Branch Library while spending $3 million less in 2012 court, saying he “still feel[s] it’s in the best “Reporting for Citizens: An easy path to than in 2006. interest of the city of Westlake to change … Westlake benefits from a thriving because it gives us more control over our covering your community like a pro” commercial sector, with roughly 73 busi- maintenance as well as the opportunity to A step-by-step workshop for citizen journalists to find, report and nesses opened, expanded or relocated use resources that are generated from the write about the people, news and events in our community. in Westlake last year. Aside from notable sale of water to replace water lines.”    exceptions including St. John Medical Under the current agreement, Clough Center, Hyland Software and TravelCen- explained, the city of Cleveland will repair Writers might also be interested in the following program sponsored by ters of America, most of the growth has water lines, but Westlake is responsible Cuyahoga County Public Library: occurred on a smaller scale. for the cost of replacement. “It doesn’t Monday, April 15, 7-8:30 p.m. “The key to economic growth often make any sense for the city of Westlake is the result of the expansion of small to replace a road without taking care of Bay Village Branch Library businesses,” Clough told the Chamber the infrastructure underneath that road.” Less Is More: Editing Your Own Writing, From members, “so we’re very pleased that so Already Westlake’s longest serving many businesses have invested in our mayor, Clough expects to pass the three- Memos to Novels community.” decade mark during his next term, telling Editors love writers who turn in clean copy. Learn techniques for 2013 will bring a much-anticipated the crowd of community business leaders making your own writing more correct, concise and compelling. Led Nordstrom Rack store, a consolidated that he has been advised that he will be by journalist Frank W. Lewis, former editor of Cleveland Scene and headquarters building for the financial unopposed in the November election.  Cleveland Free Times, current executive director of Ohio City Writers. Registration required at cuyahogalibrary.org.

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Adnan Mourany, MD St. John Medical Center Medical Staff President healing Ministry

Doctors’ Day provides the opportunity to thank our outstanding team of physicians for their dedication to the healing ministry.

Each and every day, our medical staff makes the difference in the lives of so many.

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are some very cool handwriting games “One of our latest down- BVEF Spotlight Series for iPads, and my students are always loads is called Story Wheel, eager to practice writing letters and num- which allows my students to Kindergarten bers using apps like Letter School and create and record their very own Pocket Phonics, which help to reinforce story with the visual prompts teacher not only proper letter formation, but also that are provided. I love listen-

letter naming, sound association and ini- ing to their imaginations run ie M ayer u tial sound fluency. wild and know that this is help- Debbie Brax “With an app called Story Buddy, ing to develop their expressive acq students are taking pictures and telling a language skills! The iPads are a

by Jacquie Mayer story about their picture while practicing key element in our daily center J BY PHOTO keyboarding skills. Word Wizard is an app rotations, and the iPad Center Grant recipient Debbie Brax, right, with n November 2012, the Bay Village Edu- that allows students to move letter tiles to is always the center of choice. BVEF Grants Chair Ellie Bricmont cation Foundation awarded grants to form words, an extension of a skill that “Aside from the academic Iseveral innovative educators in the they practice in our Fundations Reading benefits, I should mention that my stu- make their rounds, teachers often col- district. Full-day kindergarten teacher Program. An app called Sight Words pres- dents have gained socially and emotion- laborate, searching for those excellent Debbie Brax was awarded $2,900 for six ents a sight word, and when the student ally. They work collaboratively on activi- apps that will help to enhance student iPads for use within her classroom and taps the word, the word is heard. Then, ties and are practicing important social achievement. the two other full-day kindergarten class- students can record themselves reading skills like sharing and taking turns. “I knew it would be great having rooms. The following is what Mrs. Brax the word and listen to it play back. Final- “We share the iPads we received iPads in the classroom, but this has far shared regarding the new technology: ly, they are prompted to spell the word! through the Bay Village Educational exceeded my expectations. We are very “These iPads have created some very Wow! This has been so instrumental in Foundation with other kindergarten grateful to the Bay Ed Foundation for exciting changes in my classroom. There building their sight word fluency! classrooms, and as they circulate and their commitment to our students.”  Marie Novak announces candidacy for Ward 2 Westlake City Council

ttorney and regis- cess’ as a member of the Ms. Novak is currently employed at of PTAs. She serves as the third vice tered nurse Marie City Council from Ward 2.” St. John Medical Center as a registered president of the WECPTA and chairs the ANovak announced Her education nurse and nursing supervisor. She has Kiddie Kloset Committee which is one of her candidacy for the West- includes a bachelor’s previous nursing experience with both the largest sales in the area. lake City Council Ward 2 degree from Baldwin Wal- the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the Ms. Novak recently continued her primary to be held May 7. lace University (previous- Summa Health System. Prior to becoming volunteerism in the community by Ms. Novak is a wife, ly Baldwin-Wallace Col- a nurse, Ms. Novak was employed as an joining the Westlake Women’s Club, mother of two young boys lege), Juris Doctor from attorney with the law firms Ross, Brittain which participates in volunteer ser- and an active member of Cleveland State Univer- & Schonberg Co. and Rademaker, Matty, vices throughout the community, raises the Westlake community. Marie Novak is a sity’s Cleveland-Marshall Henrikson & Greve (previously Rade- money for scholarships for Westlake High “I live and work in candidate for Ward 2 College of Law, Master of maker, Matty, McClelland & Greve) with School seniors and distributes funds to Westlake,” Ms. Novak said. Westlake City Council. Taxation from Case West- expertise in tax law. local charitable agencies for services they “I am invested in this community, the ern Reserve University School of Law and She is an active member of the provide. schools and the people who live here. an associate degree of Applied Science community. She volunteers extensively For more information, please visit I look forward to the opportunity to in Nursing from Cuyahoga Community with the Westlake Early Childhood PTA www.votemarienovak.blogspot.com or become ‘a new voice for continued suc- College. (WECPTA) and the Westlake Council email [email protected].  Bay Men’s Club to collect, sell sporting goods by Eric Eakin The equipment will be cleaned and ® sold to raise money for the club’s scholar- he members of the Bay Men’s ship fund, which offers financial aid to Club will be holding a gently worthy Bay Village students. Tused sporting goods sale Saturday, Unsold equipment will be donated March 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bay Middle to other communities in need. (The Bay School, 27725 Wolf Rd. Men’s Club adheres to the “Bay Good for RESALE DONE RIGHT Clothes The organization is currently col- Neighbor Policy.” If there is a child in lecting athletic shoes/cleats (smaller need of sports equipment and times are sizes are most in need); soccer shin difficult, please contact the club and we Some of the Brands We Buy From You guards; baseball and softball gloves and will work to quietly find a solution.) ann taylor, banana republic, coach, other equipment. Tax-deductible mone- For more information contact Sean coldwater creek, express, gap, j crew, limited, tary donations may be made at Heinen’s. Riley at 440-835-1825.  motherhood, nordstrom, talbots, vera bradley

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More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 19 MARCH 2013 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 5 Relay For Life takes on sporting views deeper personal meaning Putting the ‘psycho’ in by Amy Brediger some very moving moments honoring sports psychology those fighting, caregiving and of course or those of you new to the Observ- the ones who have lost their battle. by Jeff Bing presented is that we need the distrac- er, I am the event chair for Relay Amazing things have happened tion derived from sports to help us deal FFor Life of Westlake. I have been since I started writing for the Observer. t was not too many years ago, while with the negatives in our daily lives, writing over the last 11 months for Relay Old friends found my dad before he still considering a career in psy- such as work, family, the IRS, or Snooki. and about my dad, Bill Hackenberg. To passed, amazing people have come Ichology, that I took a class which I don’t know about you, but personally, any devoted followers, I am back after a into my life and people have joined the included the examination of some of there have been many times in my life two-month hiatus to support Relay and Relay to help make more birthdays. It the social aspects of professional sports when I’d wished I’d had the distraction provide an update. has taken me several attempts to write and their impact on the human psyche. of WORK to help me forget what I was I started participating in Relay since my father’s passing, but I am I always had more than a casual curiosity witnessing at an Indians, Browns or Cavs when my dad was diagnosed with stage slowly finding peace and ready to get why any sane person would follow three game. Talk about reverse psychology… 4 gastro-esophageal junction cancer. out there again to drive the mission to professional sports teams which – for the 4) Finally, there’s also the benefit I also began writing to tell people the gain teams, sponsors and volunteers. most part, anyway – routinely had their of being able to shout, yell, scream and story of a most wonderful man, my dad. My father’s memorial service was rears kicked (as I recall, that’s technical generally act like an idiot with thousands On Jan. 17 he was taken from us way too a testament to the man he was. Over talk) on a regular basis, only to still come of others who will think no less of you soon at the age of 64 by this horrible 350 people came to honor him and give back for more. for acting in that manner. Of course, disease. He went peacefully, and I was our family the support and love that we If you really think about it, many of that’s primarily because they’re acting given the gift of being at his side when needed so badly. I am encouraged by the the theories on the subject make a lot like idiots too. But it’s a release which he took his final breath after a fierce memorial and hope that for one minute of sense: allows you to vent and blow off a little fight against his illness. I can affect people the way that he did 1) Back in the day – and I mean steam, right? You can’t do that at home Two months have gone by and we over his lifetime. He is my hero and my really far back – when we lived in small without drawing a few stares, can you? are still trying to learn to live without dad – a man I watched decline in just groups or tribes, we were usually pro- Remember how the family looked at you a man who loved us, made us proud a few short months. I want to help any tected by a group of warriors who went when you went ballistic over the new and wanted to find a cure for the next other person facing this struggle, even if into battle representing us as a whole. mandatory service charge on your water person stricken with this disease. We just one…the same way my dad would Today, that still holds true as our sports bill? We don’t want that to happen again knew his cancer was terminal but he have. teams do indeed represent us. We won’t now, do we? was a big part of Relay For Life and I So take some time to love your get into any of the specifics regarding I remember asking my professor – plan to pursue his dream of a cure. family, tell them that you do and take how successful they are at achieving and keep in mind this man was always The American Cancer Society has that one extra trip to see them. You will their task; that would be too painful. dead serious – about the dangers of fol- so many ways to help the patient, care- be glad you did. And when you are done 2) We, as humans, also have this lowing professional sports in Cleveland, givers and family of those with cancer. doing that, join us in the Relay For Life. so-called “healthy” desire to be affili- specifically. I want to let people know that they You will be glad you did. Please contact ated with groups - be they family, clubs, He looked up at me and, with one can help be a part of a bigger picture me for any info at 440-666-0662. church or lousy sports teams. My own of the best impersonations of Freud I’ve by simply joining the Relay. Our Relay None of this would have been pos- personal opinion here is that if we really ever witnessed, replied, “You’ll have to will be July 13-14 at the Westlake Recre- sible if it were not for Tara and Denny wanted to be top-notch psychologically, take Abnormal Psychology to cover that, ation Center. Our theme is Game Shows from the Observer; faithful friends, we’d have the good sense to know when my friend.” and we are working very hard to make editors and genuinely amazing people. to “cut the cord” as it were. But hey, my What a wise guy - probably from this year a huge success. This year Bay Thank you both for your kind words, last name isn’t Freud or Jung, is it? (I Pittsburgh.  Village will not have its own Relay so I love and understanding. should probably have just stuck to cher- Jeff welcomes all feedback and suggestions, would like to invite all of you to come Write to you all in two weeks. ‘Till ries like Mom wanted me to). pro or con, which may be sent to editor@ and meet us for a day of fun, caring and then, live each day.  3) Another of the common theories wbvobserver.com.

Road and the railroad tracks, a then-rel- of Sell’s and, for a time, a Lawson’s Dairy Bay Village shopping atively-new shopping plaza, now known store could be found next to them but that as Dover Junction, housed a Kroger’s retailer would eventually relocate to a mod- opportunities of yesteryear supermarket which featured a very com- ernized facility across the street (plus an prehensive selection of produce, groceries additional location out east on Eaton Way). by Dan Hirschfeld lage didn’t have far to travel if they wished and other related items. Just to the north Nearby, a Marshall’s (I believe) drug store to purchase a surprisingly wide variety of of Kroger’s sat a Cunningham Drug store, occupied a space next to the Bay Post Office. n the 1960s and ‘70s, when I called items. A story of mine appearing in the Feb. itself offering a wide variety of products. A little further north on Dover Center, the city of Bay Village home (for about 19 issue of this newspaper regarding some Other retailers located in that plaza were a then as now, a Heinen’s supermarket, fea- Itwelve years), “online” shopping may of the dining-out options that existed when D.O. Summers dry cleaner, a beauty salon turing a wide variety of fine foods, made its have meant waiting in a long queue for I was a Bayite spurred further recollections and, I believe, a music store. home. one’s purchases to be rung-up. It’s doubtful of other retail businesses in the city during On the east side of Dover Center, North of Heinen’s, on Wolf Road, the anyone other than the most visionary among that era. This is by no means a complete between the railroad tracks and East Oviatt Bay Shopping Center hosted an impressive us would have imagined the concept as it list, but following is my recollection of Road, the NAPA auto parts store (now locat- variety of stores in its U-shaped confines. exists today. many of those retailers: ed in Dover Junction), a florist, both Ree- A few of them included the very fine Avel- Still, back then residents of Bay Vil- Starting in the area of Dover Center horst and Quen’s dry cleaners and maybe lone Pharmacy, Roger and Wray’s – which another beauty sold Schwinn bicycles and a “complete shop could be selection of indoor and outdoor needs,” found. Bay Hardware, Barth’s Meat Market, Bay Just a bit Travel, Grebe’s convenience store, Bay north on Dover Pastry, Arthur’s Shoe Tree, a pet shop, the Center, on the Bay Barber Shop and the Bay Sportsman west side of the Shop – itself selling an impressive variety street, sat the of goods. old Sell’s store, Add to the list a number of banks, real- which featured tors, service station/garages that called the all sorts of city home, plus a superette on either end of candy, Match- town, and one could find almost anything box cars and a one needed within the borders of Bay Vil- wide variety of lage, Ohio. gift items. Mal- With the very substantial number – and ley’s Chocolates variety – of retail outlets that have found their now occupies way to Westlake over the many years I’ve the site. The Bay called the city home, its easy to forget the These ads for Quen’s Cleaners and Roger & Wray’s appeared Delicatessen sat comprehensive mix of stores that existed in in the “Bay Bluebook,” Bay High’s yearbook, in 1976. just to the north Bay “back in the day.” 

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by Elaine Willis lot! Ages 5-8. Please register starting March by Eileen Vernon Another possibility is the for- 16. mation of a group to go door to Wednesday, March 20 (10:15-10:45 ast year, Bay Village Mayor door to collect for this event. The Monday, March 25 (1-7 p.m.) Amer- a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m.) Let’s Sing Debbie Sutherland announced community will welcome other ican Red Cross Bloodmobile and Dance! – Join us for a fun session of Lthat the city could not afford suggestions. To get the fund started, singing and dancing for children ages 2-6 Monday, March 25 (4-6 p.m.) Teen fireworks due to budget constraints. several residents have made contri- with a caregiver. Space is limited, so please Lounge – Need a place to hang out after Mayor Sutherland announced that an butions and The Village Foundation arrive early enough to receive a ticket at school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on anonymous donor offered a gener- granted the fund $1,000 for a total the Preschool Desk. Monday afternoons! We’ve got computers, ous donation to start a private fund of just under $2,000. The goal will Wednesday, March 20 (4-5 p.m.) video games, board games, snacks and to pay for 2012 fireworks. The donor be to raise $11,000 before March 15, Books with Bella – What do you get more! Meets only when Westlake Schools promised an additional contribution 2014, in time for the city to order the when you bring children, dogs and books are in session. Registration not necessary. for the 2013 display. These donations materials. together? You get happy, confident chil- allowed the city to offer the tradition- This is a donor-specified fund. All Wednesday, March 27 (10:15-10:45 dren who love reading! Stop by the Youth al Fourth of July fireworks as a finale contributions made for this project a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m.) Let’s Sing Services Department each Wednesday and to Bay Days. must designate the “Community Fire- and Dance! – Join us for a fun session of sign your child up for a 15-minute reading Beyond 2013, funds will have to works Fund.” All funds maintained singing and dancing for children ages 2-6 time with Bella the Bulldog! Bring your come from private donations made by The Village Foundation are care- with a caregiver. Space is limited, so please own book to share with Bella or choose specifically for this purpose to “The fully managed. Information is avail- arrive early enough to receive a ticket at one of ours. Bay Village Community Fireworks able at thevillagefdn.org. As with all the Preschool Desk. Fund,” which will be managed as requests for funds, the city will be Wednesday, March 20 (5-6 p.m.) a community service by The Vil- required to submit a grant request Wednesday, March 27 (4-5 p.m.) Tween Book Club – Read a really good lage Foundation. This special fund along with documentation. Upon Books with Bella – What do you get book recently? Looking for suggestions? is to enable citizens to make a tax- receipt, and providing that there are when you bring children, dogs and books Then join us for lively discussions about deductible contributions to The sufficient funds, a grant will be made together? You get happy, confident chil- good books, audio, apps and more. Snacks Village Foundation specifically ear- by The Village Foundation to the City dren who love reading! Stop by the Youth provided! Grades 5-8. Please register start- marked for the continuation of the of Bay Village from the Community Services Department each Wednesday and ing March 13. annual fireworks display. Fireworks Fund. sign your child up for a 15-minute reading Wednesday, March 20 (6:30-8:45 The regular Village Foundation “The Bay Days celebration has time with Bella the Bulldog! Bring your p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogi- funds from the annual drive will not included fireworks for more than own book to share with Bella or choose cal Society – “Our Favorite Genealogi- be used for this purpose. Those funds fifty years,” said Village Founda- one of ours. cal Websites Demo” by Jim Denham and are used to support many other proj- tion President Eileen Vernon. “The John Noble. Wednesday, March 27 (2 p.m.) ects throughout the city. maintenance of this fund will allow Thursday, March 21 (5-6 p.m.) Teen Wednesday Afternoon Book Dis- Fireworks are a big draw to Bay residents, businesses and civic Days and to Bay businesses as well groups to raise money throughout Book Discussion – Read a really good cussion – March’s selection is “Olive as to not-for-profit groups raising the years for the fireworks display.” book recently? Looking for suggestions? Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout. funds for their projects. Offering As Mayor Sutherland stated in her Then join us for a snack and a lively dis- Thursday, March 28 (7-8:45 p.m.) fireworks encourage attendance announcement last year, “this type cussions about books, audio, apps and Westlake Historical Society – and creates the opportunity to “stay of generosity is a hallmark of Bay Vil- more. Grades 9-12. Please register starting Will Krause interview with Roger and Lolly in Bay.” Some suggestions heard lage citizens.” March 14. Meets at Panera Bread, 26137 Cooley. during the year include the possible Donations may be mailed to: Detroit Rd., Westlake. formation of a committee represent- The Bay Village Community Friday, March 29 (1:30-2:30 p.m.) Friday, March 22 (10-10:45 a.m.) ing vendors at Bay Days to come up Fireworks Fund Kids in Motion Sensory Time – Come Play With Me! – Open playtime with a plan to include the cost of The Village Foundation Join us for stories, activities, music and with age-appropriate toys, songs and fireworks as a percentage of their P.O. Box 10422, more! Program consists of a 30-minute rhymes. For children ages 2-5 with a caring annual net proceeds. Bay Village, OH 44140 storytime followed by a 30-minute social- adult. Registration begins one week before sharing time for the group. No registration each program. required. Program is designed to engage Friday, March 22 (11:30 a.m.- children with autism or other special 12:30 p.m.) Connecting for Kids needs/sensory challenges. Each child April 2 program highlights Parent Discussion & Facilitated must have an adult caregiver. Playgroup – Participate in a discussion Saturday, March 30 (10:30-11:30 upcoming opera stars group led by a pediatric expert while your a.m.) Pokemon League – Bring your children play in a separate room with a cards and accessories for a fun morning by Louise Seeholzer director John Simmons at the piano. CCBDD facilitator. You must RSVP for the of play, drawing or coloring your favorite The four CIM singers who will playgroup starting one month before each characters! For kids ages 7-10 only. Please, n international quartet of perform in Westlake are Korean sopra- session by calling 440-250-5563. Children no younger siblings. Registration begins opera stars of the future will no Min-Kyeong Kim, who starred in do not need a formal diagnosis to attend. one week before each session. Abe featured in the April 2 “FYI: last fall’s production of Cimarosa’s Topics listed at connectingforkids.org. Opera” program at Westlake Porter “The Secret Marriage.” Joining her Friday, March 22 (10 a.m.-noon) Saturday, March 30 (2:30-3:30 Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge will be three American singers, all p.m.) Brick Builders Club – Love Rd. The program, which begins at of whom have taken leading roles Porter’s Fiber Fanatics – Socialize, those LEGO bricks? Then bring your ideas 7:30 p.m., previews “Opera Scenes,” a in major CIM productions: soprano share, and solve problems while you work and imagination to the club! All bricks pro- widely acclaimed program presented Sarah Mossman, tenor David Fair and on your current project. vided. Ages 6-13. Registration begins one annually at the Cleveland Institute baritone Brian Myer. Friday, March 22 (4-4:45 p.m.) week before each session. of Music. The April 2 program is part of the Hoppin’ Family Storytime – Hop David Bamberger, artistic direc- FYI: Opera series which the Westlake- Saturday, March 30 (3:45-5:15 into spring in our family storytime featur- tor of the CIM Opera Theater, who Westshore Arts Council has sponsored p.m.) Wii-stravaganza! – Join us ing frogs and other animals that hop! We’ll narrates the program, said the April for over a quarter of a century, offering for games, tournaments, snacks and fun! also sing songs and do a spring craft. Ages 2 program will include such favorites the programs FREE to the public. Grades 6-12. Please register starting two 3-6. Please register starting March 15. as “The Laughing Song” from Johann The FYI program offers an invit- weeks before each session. Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus,” “The ing sample of CIM’s fully costumed Saturday, March 23 (2-3 p.m.) Legend of Kleinzack” from Offen- production Opera Scenes, which will Happy 50th Birthday, Amelia Sunday, March 31 – Easter Day: Library Closed bach’s “The Tales of Hoffmann,” “The be performed April 19, 20 and 21 at Bedelia – We can’t wait to celebrate Aria of Queen Mab” from Gounod’s CIM in University Circle. Information Amelia’s 50th birthday with you! Stories, To register for any of the programs, “Romeo and Juliet” and “Glitter and be and tickets for CIM’s production are games and a goofy craft will be part of the please call 440-871-2600 or visit signup. Gay” from Bernstein’s “Candide.” The available at cim.edu/events/tickets. fun. Come prepared to be silly and laugh a westlakelibrary.org:8080.  singers will be accompanied by music php or call 216-791-5000, ext. 411. 

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Russell Coleman and his son, Dylan, 5, have their heads shaved in solidarity with kids fighting cancer as part of the St. Baldrick’s event March 16 at the Whistlestop Restaurant in Westlake. Russell’s wife, Heather, and two other sons, Mason, 10, and Aidan, 9, also sacrificed their hair in exchange for donations to the childhood cancer research foundation. Jim Sgro and Marie Simone from the Village Barber Shop in Bay shaved the heads of 50 men, women and children who raised over $20,000 during the event. Bay Councilman Dwight Clark, pictured, and radio host Jimmy Malone emceed the event. PHOTO BY TARA WENDELL TARA BY PHOTO

Bay Village establishes crisis communication task force by Jen Kennedy more of a daunting task, with landline • Sign up for the Nixle program, a system cityofbayvillage.com/email-signup.aspx phones and the internet being down for that sends out emergency announce- • Enroll in the Bay Village Police Depart- n an effort to improve communica- up to 6 days. ments and information to subscribers ment’s free Homebound Check-in pro- tions between Bay Village residents A particular focus for the task force via text and email. The program is free, gram, in which the department uses Iand its safety forces during crises or is on how to ensure that those residents and operated well during Hurricane automated calls to check in on enroll- emergencies, a special volunteer task who might not have access to cell phones Sandy. But less than 20 percent of Bay ees. If the phone is not answered, the force has been appointed by Mayor or who may have mobility issues can stay residents are subscribed. To enroll, it police check on that resident. For more Debbie Sutherland to research and rec- connected to get the information and takes less than a minute, and you do not information, contact Bay Village Com- ommend changes. resources they need to stay safe during need to provide your name, your age or munity Services Director Deborah Bock Stubborn communications issues storms, power outages and so on. even your street address. Please visit: at 440-988-3409. experienced in the wake of “super storm” The task force’s next meeting will cityofbayvillage.com/safety-services. • Help out older relatives and neighbors Sandy last October prompted the mayor be Monday, March 25, 6-7:30 p.m. at aspx by gently checking on them, proactively to commission the all-volunteer panel Bay Village City Hall. Our meetings are • Contact the Bay Village Fire Depart- asking them if they are willing to enroll to begin meeting and consider poten- always open to the public. The task force ment to enroll in the free Resident in any of these programs, and what tial recommendations to city council is expected to give its recommendations Lockbox Program, in which the city kind of help they might need during designed to improve communications. to the mayor sometime this spring. Then, maintains a key to enrollees’ homes in an emergency. The task force has been meeting since after her review, would submit the draft the event that they need to gain quick For more information, on the task December, and is welcoming public recommendations to city council for emergency entry. The Bay Village Fire force, please contact co-chairs Jennifer input on their draft plan. their consideration. Department can be reached by calling: Kennedy at jenkennedy@kennedymar- It became evident that while the city In the meantime, here are some 440-871-2200. ketingsolution.com, David Adams at services and safety forces were able to stay actions that residents can take to make • Sign up for the Mayor’s email newsletter, [email protected] or Mayor in communications with one another, get- better use of existing communications which is free and goes out when needed Sutherland at dsutherland@cityofbayvil- ting information out to residents became tools: to all subscribers. To sign up, go to: lage.com or by calling 440-899-3415. 

Prosperity Money Club announces final three meeting topics

he Prosperity Money Club, started last fall at Westlake Porter TPublic Library, announced the final three programs on its schedule. The group, which is open to all, meets the first Wednesday of each month: April 3, May 1 and June 5, and runs from 7 to 8 p.m. There is no charge. Topics for the remaining three months are: April – Using the Internet for Financial Education; May – Reading the Financial News; and June – Find- ing an Advisor. Facilitated by veteran financial services professional Jan Lit- terst. For more information, call Jan at 440-263-6176 or email her at litterst_7@ hotmail.com. 

13-3715 WS Speaker 7x4.75 4C Ad.indd 1 3/15/13 12:28 PM Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 8 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 19 MARCH 2013 Westlake Scout makes history Westlake Historical Society the focus of Eagle project Westlake Historical Society seeks your story The Westlake Historical Society is proud to be working with Nico DiGiulio as he by Natalie Nurse works to complete his Eagle Scout requirements. He is a freshman at Westlake High s a history School and, as you will read, has a strong major at interest in military history. – Lysa Stanton, ABaldwin Westlake Historical Society president Wallace University, and previously as a by Nico DiGiulio student at Westlake High School, I have Hi, my name is Nico DiGiulio. I have studied a myriad of lived in Westlake for seven years. Scouting events, through- has always been a big part of my life. About out many differ- a year ago I earned my Life Scout Award, ent time periods, PHOTO BY DAVE PFISTER DAVE BY PHOTO which is the last rank before Eagle. I am spanning all across Westlake Historical Society volunteer Natalie now ready to take on my Eagle project. the world. My fas- Nurse is conducting interviews with people who Nico DiGiulio will remake the Clague I have always had an interest in his- cination with his- have a past or present connection to Westlake. House Museum’s military exhibit as tory, and especially regarding the military, tory has remained part of his Eagle Scout project. so I met with Mrs. Lysa Stanton, president constant, regardless of the era. It is not own, personal histories to an inter- of the Westlake Historical Society who loan to expand the military history collec- the great wars that have taken place or viewer (in this case, me). By talking operates the Clague House Museum. I tion. These artifacts would help round off the monuments erected that continue about the past, each participant in told her my interests and offered to do the exhibit. Donations can range from the to hold my interest, but the people. this oral history project will be help- something for the Historical Society. Civil War to the Gulf War. I would also like I continue to be in awe of the ing to piece together the story of our After touring the museum, we noticed to honor those who have served from the impact that a single person can have community, or the community they that the current military exhibit was in Dover/Westlake area. on history. It’s amazing to think that came from. need of an upgrade. It is currently located If you are a veteran or active service every single person has a unique story I will be interviewing people in between a wall and balcony in the back member and would like your picture dis- to tell and every story is important. about their lives, whether they grew of the house, and only contains a handful played as part of my project, please con- Every person has shaped history. up in Westlake, or currently live in of artifacts. I thought that I could remake tact the Historical Society at 440-808-1961 They may not have created an Westlake or a surrounding area. There this exhibit to make it on par with the rest or email at [email protected]. expansive empire, but maybe they are no restrictions on those that can of the museum. Mrs. Stanton agreed. With the help of your donations, I look have done something as simple (or be interviewed; I simply ask that you I have some artifacts that I am putting forward to sharing my love of history with as great) as helping a person in need. are willing to share your story with on loan to the exhibit. I am also looking for the people of Westlake, and completing Or maybe they were educators and me. Interviews can be conducted at military artifacts to be donated or put on my Eagle Project.  passed their knowledge on to future the Clague House Museum, over the generations. Whatever the case may telephone, in person at Porter Library, be, they deserve to have their story whatever is most convenient for you. heard. If you are interested in being This is why I am starting an oral interviewed, please send an email to Westlake Kiwanis adapt toys for history project through the Westlake [email protected], write Historical Society. Oral history pro- “Oral History Project” in the subject kids with disabilities vides people with an opportunity bar, and it will be forwarded to me. I to give future generations valuable look forward to starting on this worth- by Victor Rutkoski direction of RePlay volunteers. These toys insight into the past by relaying their while project.  were fitted with special connectors so he Westlake Kiwanis and Kiwanis children with a wide variety of disabilities Key Club teamed up to take part would be able to use them. one senior’s opinion T in a RePlay For Kids workshop Several toys were adapted and the at Westlake Porter Public Library on Kiwanis and Key Club expressed the fact March 6. that they had fun while helping children Staying positive while waiting for spring RePlay for Kids is an organization of with disabilities. volunteers who repair and adapt toys and If you’re interested in volunteering by Dianne Borowski It could be worse. I could live in assistive devices for children with disabili- at RePlay For Kids check their website eastern New Jersey. Disasters of the ties in the Northeast Ohio area. at replayforkids.org for dates and times pring has not sprung so far. magnitude of Hurricane Sandy are The Kiwanis learned to disassemble, of future workshops. They also accept With the exception of Sunday, rare in our area. I should count my reassemble, repair and adapt a wide range donations of new or gently used toys and SMarch 10, the weather has blessings and stop complaining but of new and gently used toys under the monetary donations.  been cold. With Easter so close sometimes that’s hard. Who knows, we can only hope for some warm Easter Sunday may be a beautiful weather and sunshine. day. Even if the weather continues It is miserable trying to hunt to be chilly I will try to keep a positive Easter eggs in the snow. How can attitude. Life is not perfect but focus- we ladies show off our Easter outfits ing on the negative doesn’t help. with winter coats covering them? Wishing you a Happy Easter Cleveland weather is so unpredict- with all the trimmings. Don’t worry able not even our local weather about the weather. It will change.  forecasters can always predict it accurately. I would like to put my winter clothes away but that WeSt would be a big mistake. Haul- ing out boxes of warm weather SiDe clothing off the shelf when the Green weather has the potential to BaBy drop into the low 30s is not for

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Dane; assistant to Clague Playhouse production the director/stage manager Richard an ‘actor’s adventure’ Lynch; bookholder Margy Haas; prop by Mary Levtzow viewing this production is essential to see shop manager Gig the challenges of acting from using only Giauque; props estlake’s Clague Playhouse pro- facial expression to falls that have great procurement crew duction of the award-winning meaning. Sharon Dane, Gig Wplay “Almost, Maine” by John The superior, wonderful and unfor- Giauque, Margy Cariani and directed by Rose Leininger is a gettable actors include marvelous Mat- Haas and Donna smashing success. This five actor and nine- thew Klaben as Pete and Steve; dynamic Nordgren; props teen character production runs through Don Knepper as Lendall, Randy and Man; manager Janet Kuss; “Almost, Maine” character actors Don Knepper, Lynna Saturday, March 30, starting at 8 p.m. on kaleidoscopic Keith Kornajcik as East, run crew Ellyn Kil- Metrisin and Matthew Klaben. Thursday through Saturday with a 2 p.m. Jimmy, Chad, Phil and Dave; laudable patrick, Janet Kuss matinee on Sunday at Clague Playhouse, Lynna Metrisin as Glory, Waitress, Gale, and Richie Lynch; program 1371 Clague Rd. Marci and Hope; and keen Kate Mussey as and publicity Pam Kilpatrick. In addition, this unique production Ginette, Sandrine, Marvalyn and Rhonda. Further support was provided for mature audiences has at least nine The sets are fascinatingly brilliant, by audition secretaries “Al” one-act plays bubbling across the stage from the cyclic wintry sky-like floor to Archambault and Karen Bid- ow – all about love. Director Rose Leininger the inviting house fronts, created by set dulph-Hazey, photography by z shares, “‘Almost, Maine’ offers us a chance director Ron Newell and his set construc- Jim Ely, and usher Toni Becker. evt to look at the complexities of love from tion crew of Becky Beil, Lyn Daberkow, Clague Playhouse lobby many different perspectives.” The degree Len Haas, Earl Hamilton, Donna Hughes, gallery artist for “Almost, and type of relationships formed, broken Bill Nordgren and Richard Walz. Sound Maine” is watercolorist Joleen and lost provides for a fascinating evening designer Dale Hruska with light/sound Arthur. Joleen’s passion for art PHOTOS BY M ary BY PHOTOS L of comedy and universality. manager Al Archambault and light/sound fostered in her Detroit, Mich., Clague Playhouse lobby gallery artist, “Almost, Maine” was honored as one of technician Mary Kahelin present the childhood and enhanced by watercolorist and educator Joleen Arthur, the best regional theater productions of the “Almost, Maine” nature sounds in a joyous her professional training pro- next to her watercolor “Grace and Peace.” 2004-2005 Season by The Wall Street Journal cacophony of celebration. vides her with exciting and and the American National Theater. Lighting designer Lance Switzer captivating views. Her fervor and zeal for Tickets may also be purchased during The play is called an actor’s adventure achieves success at highlighting each epi- watercolors and art education are known box office hours by calling 440-331-0403. because facial expression and body actions sode’s strengths. Resident costume design- locally and nationally. Joleen loves the fluid Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $15 for are so important. Once one realizes that er for the Lorain Palace Youth Theater since transparency of watercolor along with the seniors (60+) and students, and for this this romantic comedy is a series of distinc- 2007, D. Justin Bilewicz III is the produc- ability to mingle colors on the paper to season a special $10 Saturday rate for stu- tive romance stories, one is content to cel- tion’s cool costume designer, along with create subtle changes in hue as well as glaz- dents with an ID. Cash, check, MasterCard, ebrate and experience the different facets costume shop manager Candace Lipton ing and building values and form. Feel free Visa and Discover are accepted. A 50/50 of love. So many highlights of great acting and costume staff of Mary Lou Meyers and to stop by and view this wonderful exhibit raffle is being held at each performance appear that it is hard to select one episode Marillyn Hamilton. of landscapes, florals and nature during box with a drawing during the intermission to as best. For all students and adults plan- Additional outstanding production office hours: Wednesday through Saturday raise the additional $749 needed for Clague ning a career or avocation in the theater, staff includes production manager Sharon from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Playhouse’s electronic street sign. 

Safe boating class for middle school students by George Christ and personal watercraft on Mondays, June 17 and 24 and July 1. The boating ow in its 13th year, the Spirit portion will be held at Whiskey Island of America Foundation and the Marina near Edgewater Park in Cleve- NBay Village School District will land from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents are offer a summer boating education class responsible to provide transportation to to students completing sixth through and from classes. Maple Leaf knows spring is eighth grades in June. This class is open Applications are available in local to any students in western Cuyahoga libraries, Bay Middle School and the coming and we do complete County. As part of the program, students Bay Village Recreation Department. are required to complete and pass the This program is funded in part through Ohio Boating Education Class, which is a Boating Education Grant from the yard maintenance! required by Ohio Law to operate a power Ohio Department of Natural Resources boat over 10 horsepower. – Division of Watercraft. Deadline to This class will be held on Saturdays, apply is April 27. Students must pre- May 4, 11 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. register to attend the class and there is at the Bay Village Board of Education a $10 registration fee. Participation will office. A water safety session will be held be limited to the first 40 registrations. on June 1 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Bay For more information or to get an Village Community Pool. application, please go to spiritofamer- Students will then learn to oper- ica95.org or email cuyahoga@spirito- ate powerboats, paddle craft, sailboats famerica95.org.  christ

www.maple-leaf-landscaping.com george 440-871-0584 PHOTO BY BY PHOTO Students learn to operate a personal watercraft in last year’s safe boating class.

Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 10 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 19 MARCH 2013 Remembering ‘The Opener’ FORUM continued from front page by Dan Craven breathtaking first half inning of the jumping to ward off frostbite and urge season Masterson whiffed the first two on the Tribe. Following the 14th inning Instead, the focus is on devel- he Cleveland sports fan torment Blue Jays, and then – with the crowd stretch, I asked the kids with frigid oping a strong region that busi- meter tilts to eleven with the rec- in a frenzy – the third batter, slugger desperation in my voice: “What do you nesses outside the county and Tollection of certain painful scars: Jose Bautista, as well. Wow! Other than guys want to do? Stay or...” and before I the state will find attractive. Mr. the Game 7 Marlins 9th inning World a solo homer to Bautista, Masterson uttered the word “leave,” Patrick stead- Miller, Cuyahoga County Council Series debacle, The Fumble, The Drive, masterfully dominated the game. He fastly proclaimed, “We’re not leaving no District 2 representative, agreed, The Shot, Red-Right ‘88 and, of course, struck out 10 and brought the Tribe matter what!” citing the Global Center for Health The Decision. While not registering the to the 9th inning ahead 4-1 and at the Cleveland sports fate would never Innovation (Medical Mart) as a same angst magnitude of those land- precipice of victory. Masterson would allow a miracle ending however, and project that will revitalize down- mark failures, the 2012 Indians home surely deliver the final 3 outs. bitter defeat inevitably ensued in the town Cleveland and bring new opener earned a place in the egregious But then the unthinkable hap- 16th. “The Opener” turned out to be a businesses to the entire region. lore of Cleveland sports tragedies. pened. Closer Chris Perez replaced microcosm of the season. The Indians The speakers discussed the The Indians-Blue Jays opener was Masterson. But wasn’t Chris Perez still burst out to the front of the division the unique opportunities presented the longest of 1,360 Opening Day games rusty from a spring training injury? An first 2 months of the season, but just by city-county collaboration. The played since 1901. The crushing loss of uneasy murmur swept over knowing like The Opener’s ninth-inning lead, County is now offering special- that landmark opener served up some Cleveland fans. After back-to-back it didn’t last. The offense and starting ized services and products that distinctively painful twists of fate that singles by the Jays, the murmur trans- pitching collapsed, and long losing they can provide more economi- foreshadowed the events of a doomed formed to panicked groans of inevita- streaks spiraled towards a truly hideous cally than individual cities. For 2012 season. bility. In a momentary blur the Jays had season finale. example, not every city can afford The Indians Home Opener gener- rallied to tie it in the ninth 4-all. On a beautiful October evening we a human resource specialist and ates a unique euphoria – a Christmas But all seemed destined to end decided to head back to the stadium when a lawsuit arises, it can be Eve-type anticipation – and on April 5, well in the home-half of the ninth for the final home game of the season expensive, time-consuming and 2012, my 15-year-old son Cal and his as the Tribe got the potential win- and watch Travis Hafner’s last game as possibly error-prone for a gener- friends Loren, Patrick and Cole were ning run to third base with one out. an Indian. Stub Hub provided seats for alist city attorney to research the geared up for a fun afternoon. The Casey Kotchman strode to the plate 75 cents and we hoped Travis might case law. healthy return of Choo and Kipnis, and and stared down the Jays pitcher. The provide heroics like he had the night The County does have the Casey Kotchman’s gold glove installed thought crossed my mind – it’s actu- before with a pinch-hit, 12th-inning specialists and can contract with at first base provided reason for opti- ally cool that Chris Perez didn’t lock game-winning homer. I guess you get a city for that expertise. Costs are mism for the 2012 Indians. down the save, winning in the bottom what you pay for… the season ended held down because, unlike a pri- The pre-game ceremonies provid- of the ninth is even better. A simple with a putrid 9-0 defeat. vate contractor, the County is not ed a truly powerful patriotic tribute. bloop single by the Indians’ big free After making a family trip to Ari- profit-driven. Other areas for this A massive American flag was unfurled agent acquisition could erase the epic zona this year for Spring Training, the type of collaboration include web- across the field, two military helicop- failure of the infamous “Casey at the disappointment of last year’s Opener site development, sewer mainte- ters rocketed overhead, and then an Bat” legend and clinch opening day and the 2012 season has faded. The nance, health care and crime lab active duty marine sang the “The Star- glory for the Tribe and mighty Casey. approaching 2013 Season Opener services. Spangled Banner,” live via satellite from Unfortunately, Kotchman dribbled a against the “evil empire” promises Finally, city-city collabora- Afghanistan, igniting a crescendo of grounder to first and then Jason Kipnis exciting roster additions, a new man- tion offers opportunities for effi- emotion as the entire stadium antici- made the final out to retire the side. ager and cheaper hot dogs. Maybe this ciencies. This is a topic that will pated Justin Masterson’s first pitch. Thereafter, the innings piled up as will be the year for the Indians. The be explored in more detail in Then Masterson harnessed the we implemented a continuous exhi- Opening Day siren call beckons to all the series’ next forum, Tuesday, energy and blew the place up. In a bition of shouting, chanting and seat Tribe fans. We can hardly wait!  April 16, at 7 p.m. at the Dwyer Center in Bay Village. Speakers will include representatives from the Westshore Council of Govern- ments (WCOG). Westlake Mayor Cloth diapers a healthy, environmentally-friendly option Dennis Clough, Lakewood Mayor Mike Summers and WCOG finance by Kristin Hoops and a mom of three. I like to think I know vacation. Then she potty trained when officer Steve Presley will discuss a lot about taking care of babies. We use she was only a year old – naturally and WCOG’s background, operation, gazed bleary-eyed at my husband disposable diapers at hospitals and give easily – and this is common with cloth. current collaborations and future and told him, with just a little edge each baby a new pack to take home. I Of course, my husband converted. plans. WCOG members Bay Vil- I in my voice, that we had to at least had no reason to think they could be bad. Once you become a parent, blood lage, Rocky River, Westlake and try cloth diapering. I was standing at the After my daughter’s rash, I discov- and body fluids become a part of your Fairview Park are currently pur- changing table after a sleepless night, ered that disposable diapers have 50 daily life, and you quickly discover there suing the feasibility of merging fire holding my new daughter’s feet. All of different toxins each. 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bay village city schools Westlake city schools Two Bay High seniors win WHS ‘hunks’ raise money for charity special Rotary honors B onviss u to PHOTO BY K im BY PHOTO WHS Valentine Hunks, from left, juniors Adam Sandor, Eoin O’Donnell and Connor Fife, senior Corbin Dunlap, junior Jabri Johnson, seniors Kevin Wang and Jamie Lackner. (Not pictured: senior Adrian Simion.)

PHOTO BY KAREN DERBY BY PHOTO by Kim Bonvissuto during the week of Valentine’s Day. This Bay High seniors Tim Figueira and Jennifer Norad were honored for their year’s collections went to Emily’s Rain- work at the West Shore Career Technical District estlake High School Student bow Fund benefiting pediatric cancer Council collected $1,660 for research. by Karen Derby Technology program. His strong work Wcharity in its second annual The “Hunks” played musical instru- ethic, consistent balance of fine per- “Valentine Hunks” contest. Each year ments for donations, dressed as Cupid wo Bay High seniors who are formance in both academic and work Student Council asks four junior boys and just asked fellow students to donate enrolled in courses at the West areas, and his positive attitude both and four senior boys to volunteer to to a worthy cause. This year’s overall TShore Career Technical District at work and at school earned Tim this collect money for a designated charity winner was junior Connor Fife.  in Lakewood were recognized with spe- recognition. cial Rotary honors. Jennifer Norad was recognized by Tim Figueira was honored by the the Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Club Lakewood Chamber of Commerce/ as a top performer in her Interactive WHS students earn honor roll Lakewood–Rocky River with its Sun- Media program. rise Rotary Work Ethic Award for exem- Congratulations to these talented, plary performance in his Automotive hard-working students!  status on national math exam

by Kim Bonvissuto AMC 10 students who finished in the top 5 percent are sophomores ix Westlake High School stu- Kartik Dhinakaran, Aswin Bikkani and dents received Honor Roll status Peter Slater. AMC 12 students who fin- Son the American Mathematics ished in the top 5 percent are junior Competition 10/12 contest. One of Robert Hoon, and seniors Aakash Shah those students scored high enough to and Ashwen Ravichandran. earn Distinguished Honor Roll status, The AIME is 15 questions over garnering him an invitation to the a three-hour period. The AIME is American Invitational Mathematics intended to provide further challenge Examination. beyond the AMC 10/12 to high school WHS sophomore Kartik Dhina- students with exceptional mathemati- Your Future Starts Now karan scored in the top 2.5 percent of cal ability. The top scoring students test takers on the AMC 10 exam and will be invited to take the United States will compete in the AIME. The AMC of America Mathematics Olympiad. Now registering for Graduate and is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple The 12 top scoring USAMO students choice exam that uses pre-calculus are invited to a two-day Olympiad Undergraduate degrees concepts and is meant to spur interest Awards Ceremony in Washington, in mathematics and to develop talent D.C., sponsored by the Mathemati- The University of Akron Lakewood offers a variety of through excitement of solving chal- cal Association of America and the courses and programs that are convenient for busy lenging problems in a timed multiple- Akamai Foundation. Six of these stu- students of all ages: choice format. The National Honor Roll dents will comprise the U.S. team that • Saturday MBA cutoff score for the AMC 10/12 is 100 competes each summer in the Inter-  • Bachelor’s of Organizational Supervision (BOS) out of a possible 150 points. national Mathematical Olympiad. • Bachelor’s and Master’s of Social Work (BSW, MSW) • RN-BSN completion degree • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) • College Credit for High School Students (PSEOP) Register Now! New courses and programs added weekly, so visit lakewood.uakron.edu for a complete listing.

Call 216-221-1141 to schedule an appointment with an advisor. The University of Akron Lakewood B onviss u to Offering a quality education 14725 Detroit Ave. and convenient location, Lakewood, OH 44107 at The University of Akron PHOTO BY K im BY PHOTO in Lakewood. UA Lakewood is located on the first floor of the historic Bailey Building in the heart of Westlake High’s top AME finishers, front row: Ashwen Ravichandran, downtown Lakewood. Peter Slater and Kartik Dhinakaran; back row: advisor Judy McMasters, Aswin Bikkani, Aakash Shah and Robert Hoon.

Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 12 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 19 MARCH 2013 Harry, the leopard and the elephants by Audrey Ray leopard, which is a really rare sighting. rash…chew, chew… crash!! That We went to the spot is what I heard as I approached that it was seen last Ca male (bull) elephant eating on and sat and sat in my second safari at Shamwari Wildlife the jeep quietly Reserve. Shamwari is in the Eastern Cape waiting to see if she of South Africa and is about nine hours would come out away from Stellenbosch along the Garden of the thickets on Route. The Garden Route is a beautiful the mountainside. drive along the coast of the Indian Ocean. We heard her roar It has spectacular mountains, great for- which sounded ests with ancient trees and white sandy more like grunting. beaches. Harry was afraid ay R When we arrived at Shamwari we that she might not had to drive down a bumpy dirt road to be coming out so B rian by get to the gate of the reserve. I noticed we decided to leave. right away it was different from Sanbona As we were leaving, Wildlife Reserve because it wasn’t dry and the leopard walked P hotos it had a lot more green trees and plant life. across the road and A herd of elephants blocking the road. But it still had bumpy roads and moun- slowly walked right tains. by the jeep, as if she were showing off how Next we saw a Our ranger’s name was Harry. He is magnificent she was. Many South Afri- herd of elephants from the Eastern Cape in a city called Gra- cans have never seen a leopard, and Harry walking down a road. hamstown. Harry speaks five languages! told us how lucky we were. The herd was coming He speaks Xhosa, English, Afrikaans, The elephants were my favorite sight- from a waterhole just Zulu and another African language I can’t ing though. We saw them eating, swim- off the road, so we remember. He taught us about his fam- ming, and a herd walking down a road in went to check to see ily’s Xhosa history. When a Xhosa person a line. The first elephant we saw was the if any of the elephants has a reason to celebrate a life event like bull eating and tearing branches off trees were still drinking or getting married or having a baby, the with his trunk. Elephants eat grasses and swimming there. (Yes, person slaughters a cow and has a feast tree leaves, and they don’t really care what swimming; elephants for his family, neighbors and friends. kind of tree or grass it is. Adults can eat up are actually great He says the Xhosa people used to have to 300 pounds of food a day! Bulls live by swimmers and they cattle so they had a cow to spare for these themselves, not in herds like the females will swim to cool off on events. But now, people have other jobs and kids. We got to get really close to this hot days. Crazy! Harry predicted we would A leopard coming out of the thicket. find a herd swimming and drinking because it was such a hot so intimidating. day). When we arrived at the waterhole, Harry told us that elephants have a we watched two young males still playing special connection with each other. When in the water. It was really cool!! They used one elephant dies, they will mourn for their trunks to push and touch each other. him or her. Elephants from other herds They were splashing a lot too, and they will also come to mourn for the elephant looked like they were having a lot of fun. that died. They can be found carrying We left the waterhole to follow the bones or smelling bones from carcasses. herd up the hill. The elephants on the Researchers aren’t sure why they do this road were getting angry because there but believe that they might be reliving were a couple of vehicles watching them memories of that elephant or trying to too, and it was making them nervous. figure out whose remains they may be. I The leader of the herd (the most expe- think that it’s really interesting behavior, rienced female) even trumpeted several and I’m surprised how similar it is to how times because she was so upset. I felt we behave when someone dies. bad for them because the elephants I had a really great time at Shamwari were so agitated, but it was pretty cool with our guide, Harry. We saw so many to hear one actually trumpet. There animals – all the Big 5 (lion, leopard, buf- were a few calves with their mothers falo, rhino and elephant) – and we learned on the road too, and even they were big so much from him. We think that even if Harry (in hat) with the Ray kids and a trainee ranger during a sundowner compared to us. The older elephants we hadn’t seen any game on our drives in the bush. blocked the road from the vehicles to we still would have learned so much from and don’t have cows to slaughter. Many bull, and we could see his long eyelashes protect the herd. So we turned around him! He told us so many stories and facts have to pay for them and it costs a lot and his huge, white tusks really well. His and left them alone. about the animals and his Xhosa history. I of money so that tradition isn’t used as eyelashes were so long and thick that you It’s amazing how big elephants hope we get to go to Shamwari again and much anymore. could barely see his eyes! I read later that actually are! They are lucky because they have Harry as our ranger.  We spent two nights at Shamwari the eyelashes protect their eyes from the don’t really have predators. Lions are Audrey Ray is a fifth-grader at Bay Middle and went on four game drives. Harry dust. Harry explained that elephants rely considered a predator, but they don’t School, currently living abroad in South showed us so many animals including a on their sense of smell and hearing. often prey on them because their size is Africa.

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he flew over Bay’s first medical building the ceremony at Lakeside gets new life as pizza shop Cemetery and dropped rose by Kay Laughlin animals, even a pony, in the back yard. petals. The growing family built a new house In the early oon Bay Village will benefit from a and moved to 28925 Wayside Lane in 1936. 1940s, a den- new Pizza Hut carry out and delivery Dr. Ross had a doctor’s office built in the tist, Dr. Edward Sservice located behind Burns Auto basement of the new house, off the drive- Knoll, pur- at 380 Dover Center Road. The new facil- way. All around were the animals he loved. chased the Lou ity will be housed in a one story colonial To walk to the office door, one needed to Scholl farm- The former medical building at 380 Dover Center Rd. brick building trimmed in white wood. shoo aside a goat, lamb, rabbit, raccoon land located at You have probably driven by the building and dog. They also kept tropical fish, a the corner of and build a strip shopping center on the traveling down Dover Center Road zillions parrot and a lovebird. The pony was kept Dover Center and Wolf Road. (The Bott east and south sides of the property. The of times in the last 62 years. Did you ever in a barn next door. family had already purchased the corner medical office sat in the middle of the land wonder where that little building came Dr. Ross made house calls. He could lot from the Scholls and built a successful where the parking lot was to be, therefore from, or who built it? bark like a dog, and when he came into the gas station.) Dr. Knoll built a new one-story the building was moved around the corner Earl Ross grew up on the west side of house on a house call, he would bark. The brick building containing two offices in the on a piece of the property facing Dover Cleveland and graduated from old Lin- kids called him the “barking doctor.” Office middle of his property facing Wolf Road. Center Road behind the gas station. coln High. He attended Western Reserve hours were in the afternoons and evenings His intention was to open his dental prac- About 1951, Dr. Earl Ross, village Medical School and was president of his and on Saturdays. Thursday was his day off. tice on one side and rent the other side. doctor, retired and his son, Donal, just class. While attending medical school, Earl No appointments were necessary. You came Ed had been a neighbor of the Rosses back from WWII and out of medical worked at the Brookside Zoo. He loved all in, sat down and waited your turn. Office on Upland Road and Dr. Ross, renting school, moved into the right side of the animals and always had them around him. visits were $2 in the 1930s and $3 in the ‘40s. above the Blaha grocery store at the time, building with Dr. Paul Sadler, DDS, on He married his high school sweetheart, House calls were $3 in the ‘30s and $5 in the approached Ed about renting the other the left. Over the years the colonial brick Louise, in a ceremony officiated by John ‘40s. Everyone paid in cash and Louise sent side. Dr. Knoll was on the left side of the building’s renters have worn many hats Eaton’s father, the Justice of the Peace. out bills once a year. Medicines were given front door and Dr. Ross on the right. Bay but the building remained the same. Now Earl liked Bay Village and chose to in the doctor’s office at the time of the visit. Village now had a medical building on Wolf with Pizza Hut coming in, the front of the make it his home. In 1917, he and Louise Participation in community activities Road. They were successful and stayed at building will be remodeled and take on a purchased an empty lot at 554 Upland was very important to Dr. Ross. He was a this location until 1950 when Dr. Knoll decidedly different look. The building will Road and had a one room pre-fab house member of the Ohio National Guard, Bay decided to develop the rest of the farmland begin a new life.  moved to it. Here he started his family of Village American Legion, and Bay Play- Donal, Polly, Helen and Sandra. The house ers. He became the Bay High School team grew, acquired a fireplace and a basement. doctor for football and basketball. He pos- eats beat Soon Earl was known as Dr. Ross, the vil- sessed his own pilot’s license but didn’t lage doctor, while he maintained a practice own his own plane. He flew as an observer in the Lorain Street Bank Building in Cleve- for the Air National Guard. During his Siblings open D’Italia in Westlake land. Polly Ross Ebert remembers living at rides, he took many pictures of Bay Village the Upland address until she was 5 years from the air, and the Bay Historical Society by Steve Novak old. She says another house was built next attributes our many aerial photographs door for her grandparents. The family kept to him. During Memorial Day parades, hen Lisa Andrews and WRick Dow planned on a “quiet open- YOU CAN’T CONTROL WHEN YOUR ing” of their Westlake catering and carryout POWER GOES OUT . . . restaurant in late October novak 2012, they didn’t count on steve Hurricane Sandy. To their by surprise the day after the storm hit, they had power, P hoto unlike most people on the west side of Cleveland. Their business made sauces so you can take them home started out with a bang! to create your own Italian dishes. They Lisa’s career path started as a barber also have a modest selection of canned YOU CAN CONTROL WHEN YOUR and owned her own shop, while Rick was goods for your additional cooking needs. POWER COMES ON! in the construction and remodeling busi- The carryout prices range from ness. Despite their other experiences, the $4.99-$6.50 for salads; subs and sand- sister and brother team always dreamed wiches are $6.50-$9.50; pizza, $2 per slice WITH of opening their own restaurant. or half/full sheets, $10/$20; and pasta “Cooking has always been a big dinners ranging $6.99-$15.50. Catering of AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS part of our family,” Lisa said. Their party trays and entrees has a 10-person dad worked the counter and managed minimum with prices ranging from HOME or BUSINESS Alesci’s in North Olmsted. So when their $4-$6.95 per person for salads, pastas Standby Generator Systems uncle presented them with the oppor- and side dishes, and $20-$80 for half or for AUTOMATIC BACKUP tunity for a restaurant in Westlake, they full pans. POWER PROTECTION jumped at it. There are a few high top tables if you 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Their carry-out menu at D’Italia would like to eat in. PERMANENTLY INSTALLED consists of soups, salads, pastas, pizza – I’ve spoken to several friends who on Natural Gas or Propane America’s #1 Selling Generator red or white, deli sandwiches, hot subs, have already patronized the authentic “fresh made” pastas, lasagna, chicken, Italian cuisine and heard rave reviews. veal, eggplant and many other Italian I sampled the pepperoni bread and piz- GeneratorPros standards. Catering has per-person pric- zelles myself, and they were delicious! a Division of Shepp Electric / Sales, Parts and Service ing along with half and full pan options. So check out D’Italia in the heart of 877-423-9010 For the sweet tooth in all of us they Westlake at 26285 Detroit Rd. Hours of www. .com offer homemade cannolis, their mom’s operation are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 GeneratorPros cheesecake, Aunt Linda’s pizzelles and p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Corbo’s Italian Ice. Sunday. UNITS IN STOCK NOW! D’Italia also boasts a deli counter Visit www.ditalia.biz for menus and of fresh sliced cheeses, meats and “fresh daily specials or call 440-871-0887.  INSTALLATION IN ONE DAY!! baked” Italian bread. Steve Novak is a Westlake resident and Many menu items are packaged 30-year veteran in the restaurant indus- ea’s GENERAC “ELITE POWER PRO” Warranty Dealer & Installer! “Ar and refrigerated from their homemade try, working at all levels from dishwash- “Over 1,400 Systems Installed!” Leading” pastas, pizza dough, meatball and home- er to chef/owner.

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bayarts On April 5 from 6 to 9 p.m., you Stash Style, Kathy Stantz and Terri 5 p.m. All proceeds from this event can meet the artists: Carrin Andress Osborn of Nostalgia’s Cottage and will benefit the Education Program of Chic Unique, Debby Martinez of Marcy Hoke of Shabby Shore. at BAYarts. Email erin@bayarts with Spring soiree Treasure & Tea, Jenni Carrino of The The Gallery will also be open questions.  at BAYarts Vintage Songbird, Shannon Vance of on Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to by Erin Stack

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Cuyahoga County Public Library bay village branch Upcoming programs at the Bay Village Branch Library by Joyce Sandy book to be discussed is “Sutton” anyone sees it. by J. R. Moehringer. TEEN DEPARTMENT Bay Library offers unique et’s hope we’ve seen the Tuesday, April 9 (10 a.m.) last of the snow, espe- Tuesday, April 2 (3:30 THE ELECTION OF 1864 – Join cially as we get closer to p.m.) ROUND T.A.B.L.E. – For interactive computer L Paul Goebbel as he talks about ages 11 and up. Join other teens welcoming spring on March 22! the bloodiest year of the Civil at the Round T.A.B.L.E. – and do Spring-themed book displays are War, and how Abraham Lincoln class for preschoolers what Teens At the Bay Library popping up all around the library never gave up on his efforts to Enjoy – whether it’s complet- – come and find your favorites. keep the Union together when ing projects that serve the com- by Susan Ballard Java to Desktop Publisher and Storytimes continue through everyone around him felt he was munity, helping the library or everything in between. Now, April so please join us for the a failure. Please register by calling sometimes just hanging out n Saturday, March 23, she incorporates the best ones that fit your schedule. the Dwyer Senior Center at 440- and playing video games. All at 11 a.m., Stephanie from the myriad of instructors Don’t forget about the Toy 835-6565 or by calling the library. students must have a permis- Library – it has just what you OSutton returns to she has worked with over the sion slip signed by a parent or need to get your little ones Saturday, April 13 (11 the Bay Library to present years into her own classroom a.m.-3 p.m.) GET INVOLVED guardian since snacks will be through to the nice weather. “Preschool Digital Media.” learning plan. – Did you know that volunteers served. Request them online – just like Preschoolers ages 3-5 with Her current projects help our communities thrive? books – and they come directly CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT a caregiver can explore the include digital media classes Meet nonprofit organizations to the branch for you, which is sensory motor group through for students of all ages in ani- that need volunteers. Share your Wednesday, April 2 (11 fun, interactive computer mation, video and gaming also where you’ll return them. talents and skills by helping your a.m.) EXPLORATION STATION: Enjoy a new toy with your child time together. They will take using the best of the free, edu- community and exploring new DINOSAURS – For ages 3-8. Help a journey combining rapid cational technology tools that for three weeks, then mix it up hobbies, while meeting new us celebrate the release of “Juras- sensory development, gentle are available and widely used and choose another one! Ask people and enjoying new expe- sic Park 3D” during Spring Break! computer introduction and to create programs in digital us if you’re not familiar with it; riences. Families with children can hear a natural inquiries into all animation, digital moviemak- we’ll be glad to show you how to story, participate in science and Saturday, April 13 (11 a.m.) things electronic. ing, video game creation, 3D request them! math activities at various stations WHO LIVED HERE? HOW TO Stephanie Sutton, owner modeling, website creation, Please join us for the fol- and go on a dino hunt! lowing programs and browse DO A HOME GENEALOGY and instructor of Digital Ani- book trailers and video pro- Researching the history of a the collection during your visit. – Thursday, April 11 (7 p.m.) mation for Kids since 2007, duction. house is very similar to research- There’s a whole world waiting FAMILIES READING TOGETH- has been teaching in the Join Stephanie on March ing a family. Learn the basic steps Families with readers ages for you here! ER – Cleveland area for 7 years. 23 for this engaging one- for completing a house history, 8-12 are invited to discuss a She was a technology con- hour program with your pre- ADULT DEPARTMENT relevant resources and further good book, try a related activity sultant for 9 years in Atlanta, schooler that offers fun and steps that you could take. and enjoy a treat. Copies of the Wednesday, April 3 (1:30 Pittsburgh and Cleveland, educational activities through Monday, April 15 (7 p.m.) book are available at the Chil- specializing in technical sup- the latest electronic media. p.m.) BOOK DISCUSSION – dren’s Desk. Our discussion will be on the LESS IS MORE: EDITING port systems and training. Ms. Caregivers will need to sign book “Across the Pond” by Mary YOUR OWN WRITING, FROM Please register for these pro- Sutton holds a master’s degree release forms for themselves Carter. 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Compeer volunteer honored as United Way ‘spotlight volunteer’ by Denise Ayres social, informative and health-oriented a summer picnic and a winter holiday and the powerful gift of friendship in and the ongoing encouragement his party. Their friendship focuses on health, changing lives! n March 8, the United Way of natch needs to do them. Terry’s friend- well-being and recovery….not on illness. The Compeer Program at Far West Greater Cleveland held its ship has helped his match recover from All too often people who experience Center is one of over 60 affiliate pro- Oannual meeting in downtown brief symptom relapses he has experi- a mental illness also become depressed, grams of the international nonprofit Cleveland to review the 2012 United Way enced. Terry continues to make sure that isolated, and may even attempt to harm Compeer Inc. Our program is local, flex- Campaign, to launch the 2013 campaign his Compeer match does not become themselves. Terry’s time, care and com- ible, fun and changes lives! To become a and to honor the outstanding and ever- isolated and depressed, which can cause mitment for the past ten years has pro- Compeer Volunteer please call Denise at giving United Way organizations that a recovery setback. vided a very significant benefit to his 440-835-6212, ext. 242.  serve the Greater Cleveland area. United In October 2012 Terry and his friend Compeer match’s recovery. The Com- Way asks its organizations to nominate went together to see President Obama peer motto is “Making friends. Changing HELP WANTED their “Spotlight Volunteers” for the past speak at Burke Lakefront Airport. Terry’s lives.” By his participation in our pro- year. friend told him that this will be one of his gram Terry has helped change life for Far West Center, located on the most memorable lifetime experiences! his friend and has also had significant LAW FIRM – PART TIME Health Campus of St. John Medical Terry provides an outstanding positive influences on the lives of others. Westlake law firm hiring part-time Center, is a United Way agency. The example to the others who volunteer The Compeer program at Far West receptionist to answer phones, Compeer Program at Far West Center for our Compeer program. In the past Center is grateful to Terry Koozer for all assist with processing incoming nominated Mr. Terry Koozer as our agen- year, Terry and his match volunteered of his time and efforts. Our program is cy’s Spotlight Volunteer of 2012. Terry additional time together to set up for honored to have Terry as an outstand- and outgoing emails, do filing Koozer has been volunteering for our our two major Compeer annual events, ing example of our Compeer mission and some word processing; must Compeer program since October 2003. have prior experience working on I’d like to share with you the difference network environment, a strong Terry has made in the lives of others. As working knowledge of Outlook and LOCO HOUR EVERY DAY! a Compeer volunteer, Terry offers friend- practical experience using either 11:00 am - 7 pm : $1.50 Drafts Word Perfect or Word and Adobe ship to a man that manages a mental LEPRECHAUN $2 Bottles • $2.50 Well Drinks illness. Acrobat; Terry and his Compeer match were Hours are M - F 12:30 - 5 pm introduced in October 2003. Terry con- Best Fish Fry in town! 15% oFF Please mail resumes to: Real Lake Erie Perch $10.95 your Check 28039 Clemens Road, tinues to have the same commitment Janka Pierogie Dinner $9.95 Dine-In Only • Not valid with other offers and enthusiasm for his friendship and Expires April 2, 2013 (OBS) Westlake, OH 44145 CHEF OPERATED KITCHEN - Open til 2 am daily supportive role in his Compeer’s life. Attn: Receptionist Position 24545 CENTER RIDGE RD. (between Clague & Columbia Rd.) 440-250-LOCO (5626) Terry offers ideas for activities that are PLEASE PROOFREAD Ad artwork ©2013 Westlake | Bay Village Observer, all rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction or alteration prohibited. Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 16 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 19 MARCH 2013 readers’ opinions My Lent mantra: Westlake school levy We have a pope! Next year I’ll do better needed to avoid

As a lifelong (75 years continues to increase – In this world of Hough Bakery. deeper cuts and counting) Catholic I am largely due to the growth of good intentions, I’m My choice of bever- embarrassed by the royalty- the Hispanic population – beginning to wonder age, which is iced tea, Once again, I’m a very proud parent vol- like lifestyle of many church the number of active Catho- if my latest one even has been replaced by unteer to be co-chairing the levy campaign for leaders and the outrageous lics, including attendance at counts. tall glasses of milk, that I Westlake City Schools. accumulated wealth in the Mass has decreased. At one I chose to give up amply fortify with extra Westlake Schools are excellent, consis- Vatican. My views, including time, not all that long ago, chocolate candy during squirts of chocolate tently rated in the top 5 percent of Ohio school that the Catholic hierarchy the vast majority of Catholics Lent, and I have no syrup. The dark kind. districts. But without this levy, Issue 16, that resembles King Herod more would never miss Mass on doubt I will successfully And since a glass of milk excellence is at risk. than Christ, has brought me Sundays and now the major- uphold that promise. is only as good as what It has been seven years since the Westlake some support and some con- ity attends Mass when they The reason I’m so cer- accompanies it, I’ve Board of Education placed an operating levy demnation over the years. feel the need, usually Easter tain has nothing to do reverted to a childhood on the ballot. In 2006, the school board com- With that in mind, I’m and Christmas. with my strong willpow- habit of dunking choc- mitted to making that operating levy last four well pleased with the selec- Somehow, the church is er, but rather the lack olate-covered grahams years. Through diligent planning, the 2006 tion of the simple, humble not what it once was to these of it. I found that after or Oreo’s. Only the ones operating levy was stretched three extra years. man who is now Pope Fran- good folks. This problem is depriving myself for that have a delectable In the last two years, Westlake Schools cis. A man who, as cardinal, recognized and efforts are just a few weeks of any- mint filling will do. have lost over $4.2 million in state funding eschewed the trappings of being made to make parish thing that resembled a I’ve indulged and have had to make deep cuts to address his office to live a quiet life, membership more meaning- chocolate bar, my body myself with chocolate- those funding reductions, including cutting 17 taking care of himself and ful to keep members and to started to rebel, and the frosted brownies from positions. Westlake Schools are accountable his people – no palace, no bring members back, as well shaking suggested that Heinen’s, Buster Bars and fiscally responsible. Our school district limos, no servants. I believe as attracting new members. I was a prime candidate from Dairy Queen and was recently recognized by the state as a top his appointment bodes well Initiatives aimed at doing for the dreaded choco- chocolate eclairs from school district for sharing services in order to for a papacy more dedicated all of this, for example, are late candy withdrawal Fragapane’s Bakery. operate more cost-effectively. to its people – especially the being planned by my parish, syndrome. I could continue to The new teachers’ contract will save over poor – than to misguided St. Ladislas, and others. In order to pre- describe more of the $5.5 million by reducing salaries, increasing practices of past decades. I believe the selection of vent such a terrible scrumptious ways employee health care contributions by 50 per- Pope Francis, in his Pope Francis will help in this thing from happening, that I’m taking care of cent and requiring additional work days. With first acts as Pontiff, showed regard. I decided that it would myself, in order to avoid Issue 16, our schools keep current programming he means to keep things For me, and many be in my best interest to that awful withdrawal without making deeper cuts, avoid making fur- simple – taking the bus back others, a good pope is one substitute other choco- thing, but I’m aware ther cuts to educational necessities, maintain to his hotel, picking up his who I can picture as the late goodies for my that a major overkill of excellent educational opportunities to ensure own belongings rather than pastor of my parish, one usual intake of candy. my beloved chocolate is our students can compete globally and avoid sending someone to do it who may not know me, but There was no shortage about to come upon us. further cuts to transportation services. and blessing the cardinals does know people like me; of choices, and anything I hope, however, It’s no secret that the quality of our standing among them rather one who knows he is here that started its life as a that this information schools affects the quality of our community than from a throne – indi- to serve us in serving Christ cocoa bean has become has explained why I and we must protect the excellent education cations that the church and and not him in place of acceptable. am wondering if my our residents expect. We know we have a great, not him will change. While the Lord; one who leads by Today I will enjoy original good inten- diversified tax base and because of the efforts the fundamental principles example and expects those – no, relish – the last tions will still appear by the city AND the schools, even with issue of the Catholic Church in his church to do the same; piece of the second on my record in the 16, Westlake Schools will remain in the bottom (which do not include child one who truly represents Boston Cream Pie that Big Scheme of things. 20 percent of school taxes in the county. abuse or the coverup of any God on Earth. I purchased at the gro- I’ll do better next year, Two information sessions will be present- crimes) as given us by Christ I did not expect to be cery store. It certainly but now I’m on my ed at Westlake Porter Public Library, on March can never change, its prac- excited by a new pope but I isn’t the yellow cake or way to the coffee shop 26 and April 11, from 7-8 p.m. Superintendent tices can and have changed am and I hope that my fellow vanilla pudding center and I can hardly wait Dr. Daniel J. Keenan and myself will make pre- over the years, especially Catholics, active and not, that gets my atten- to inhale a large, iced sentations and answer questions. since the papacy of Pope are too. May God bless Pope tion, but savoring that mocha. With extra On May 7, please join me in voting FOR John XXIII. Francis in his work and us in smooth, satin chocolate chocolate, of course! Issue 16 to protect our excellent education and While the number of our faith. frosting is like taking – Barbara Lahey, our community. Catholics in this country – Mel Maurer, Westlake a trip back in time to Bay Village – Cathy Axcell, Westlake

supporting the WWAC’s strong commitment for funding Support Westlake Spring fundraiser all aspects of art. And now this funding includes a scholarship fund designed to provide monetary scholarships to schools with launches Arts Council’s students pursuing a higher education in the arts. The WWAC’s establishment of an Arts Scholarship Fund was given careful consideration and included input from ‘box tops’ scholarship fund the Cleveland Foundation. The wording for the creation of the WWAC fund states: “The first goal of the W-WAC Arts by Margaret Schulz by Louise Seeholzer Scholarship fund is to raise the $10,000 necessary to endow the project, so that it can be administered, promoted, and estlake residents can he Westlake-Westshore Arts Council adds another managed by the Cleveland Foundation. Once that amount support their schools by jewel to its crown by making an investment in art for of capital is raised, the W-WAC can begin awarding yearly Wsaving “Box Tops for Edu- Tthe future in the form of an Arts Scholarship Fund, scholarships at the board’s discretion.” cation,” found on everything from which will receive start-up monies from the group’s April The annual fundraiser provides support for all of the Ziploc bags to Betty Crocker mixes, 21 fundraiser. group’s endeavors. Throughout the year, donors have the breakfast cereals, granola bars, Festa di Primavera (Spring Celebration and Feast), the option of designating which WWAC program their monies Yoplait yogurt and Kleenex boxes. April 21 event, is from 1 to 4 p.m. at Daddona’s Fine Italian will benefit. Westlake residents and others can Restaurant, 29580 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. It will have In addition to the scholarship fund, WWAC supports drop off “Box Tops for Education” a backdrop of spring colors with an Italian flavor. arts programs, public art and a future home for the WWAC at the Westlake Community Center WWAC co-presidents Betty Lou Curatolo and Patt Long where art programming could flourish. front desk (and you can mention my said personal and business sponsorships are welcome and The WWAC’s dedication and funding of art in all forms, name if you do!). I feel this is a great those received by March 31 will be included in the event for all ages, merits support. For information about sponsor- way to support our Westlake schools. program. ship and/or tickets for the April 21 fundraiser contact Patt The Westlake Community Center The event is an invitation to enjoy an Italian feast with Long at 440-686-0055, [email protected] or Betty Lou is located at 29694 Center Ridge Rd. friends, meet new friends, enjoy the music of violinist Mary Curatolo at 440-835-5600, [email protected] or go Box Tops for Education go directly to Beth Ions and participate in auctions and raffles while to the WWAC website: www.w-wac.org.  the PTA for Westlake Schools. 

More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 19 MARCH 2013 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 17 Westshore Bay village city schools Lions Club Bay Village Schools named to Best Music seeking new Communities in America for tenth straight year by Karen Derby support for the music proof life here, whether leading fenig (Westerly strings) and members gram and other relevant fac- the homecoming parade, Carrie Singler (Bay High and n an extremely rigorous tors in their communities’ the Memorial Day parade Bay Middle instrumental). by Kristi Vaughn and detailed assess- music education programs. or the local merchants’ Boo In conducting the Iment of its exemplary The responses were veri- Village Parade at Halloween. annual survey, the NAMM he Westshore Lions Club continues to music program, the Bay fied with district officials, Our jazz bands bring senior Foundation is joined by seek men and women, 18 years and Village City School District and advisory organiza- citizens and their younger advisory organizations in Tolder, to become Lions Club mem- has been named once again tions reviewed the data. counterparts to their feet the fields of music and edu- bers. The Club was founded in Westlake to the NAMM Foundation’s The survey was developed during our annual Ball- cation, including Ameri- and we have expanded our borders and are Best Communities for and administered by The room Blitz. And our holiday cans for the Arts, League of inviting residents of Bay Village and North Music Education list. This Institute for Educational concerts have become cher- American Orchestras, The Olmsted to join us. marks the tenth consecu- Research and Public Ser- ished traditions that leave Mr. Holland’s Opus Foun- Since 1996, the Westshore (Westlake) tive year that the district vice, an affiliate of the Uni- our audiences with uplifted dation, The Metropolitan Lions Club has supported individuals in has been named to this versity of Kansas. spirits,” he said. “Our stu- Opera Guild, Music for All, need of eyeglasses and eye surgeries. They prestigious list. “Music is truly an inte- dents add a festive, musical Music Teachers National have donated reading machines to Porter Each of the schools gral part of our schools and note wherever a sense of Association, National Guild Library to help the visually impaired, and from across the country the Bay Village community,” celebration is required and of Community Schools assisted those in need of hearing aids. The receiving the “Best Commu- said Clinton Keener, super- wherever community mem- of the Arts, National PTA, Lions Club will soon be partnering with sev- nities” designation scored in intendent of the Bay Village bers gather.” Yamaha Corporation of eral local businesses as well as with local the 80th percentile or higher City School District. “Our Music instructors at America and VH1 Save The Boy and Girl Scouts for an exciting new in the survey’s grading pro- students, parents and music the Bay Village City School Music Foundation. project! cess. The districts were instructors are passionate District are teachers Darren The NAMM Founda- You are invited to join us to learn more measured across curricular about music, and our com- Allen (Bay High instrumen- tion is a non-profit organi- about the Lions Club at an informational and programmatic criteria munity members of all ages tal), Mark Awad (Bay Middle zation dedicated to advanc- meeting on April 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Westlake as well as public support of turn out in droves for our instrumental), Nicole Bar- ing active participation in Porter Public Library,27333 Center Ridge their music programs. student performances.” rick (Normandy music), music making across the Rd., in the Dover meeting room. There is no Participants in the Keener noted that Bay Elaine Dwyer (Normandy lifespan by supporting obligation to join. survey answered detailed Village just wouldn’t be the music), Carrie Engelbrecht scientific research, philan- Lions Clubs International is the world’s questions about funding, same without music provid- (Westerly vocal), Devon thropic giving and public largest service club organization with nearly graduation requirements, ed by the schools. “Our stu- Gess (Bay High vocal), service programs from the 1.35 million members in 45,000 clubs within music class participation, dent musicians and vocal- Heidi Herczeg (Bay Middle international music prod- 206 countries and geographical areas instruction time, facilities, ists contribute to the quality vocal), Jeffrey Schimelp- ucts industry.  around the world. Founded in 1917, we are best known for helping the blind and visually impaired. But we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects, including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding the youth, seniors and the disabled. Lions Clubs are made up of ordinary people who work together for the benefit of their community and to make a difference in the lives of others. The Westshore Club has the ability to connect with other clubs, allow community- minded people to freely exchange ideas on how to assist people in need, raise funds and launch new projects. If you are a community-minded individual who wants to help others, meet humanitarian needs and enjoys volunteering, then the Lions Club is bonnett pam BY PHOTO right for you! Bay Village Schools music instructors, left-to-right: Mark Awad (Bay Middle School instrumental), Nicole For more information, please visit the Barrick (Normandy Elementary), Carrie Singler (Bay High Orchestra), Carrie Engelbrecht (Westerly website: e-clubhouse.org/sites/westshore, Elementary, vocal), Darren Allen (Bay High Marching and Concert Bands), Heidi Herczeg (Bay Middle School, or call 440-250-5564 and leave a detailed vocal) and Devon Gess (Bay High, vocal). Not pictured are Jeffrey Schimelpfenig (Westerly strings) and Elaine message.  Dwyer (Normandy).

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infection in his spine was not curable and You too can take charge of your own Motivational speaker to light up his best hope was to live with his human thoughts, actions, feelings and beliefs limitations. This entailed a colostomy and and, in so doing, take charge of your cre- Unity Spiritual Center April 7 the inevitability of “significant permanent ative mind. You can start right where you disability.” are and take control of your life. You can by Kenneth Cooper afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. entitled, “Taking Instead, Terry chose to fight that bleak actually take charge of your health, your Control of Your Creative Mind.” This work- prognosis. Through his study and practice abundance, your relationships and your urious about Unity Spiritual shop will give you simple tools, which will of Choice and his belief in Unity princi- connection with the Divine. All things are Center in Westlake? Ever wonder enable you to take control of your creative ples, he created perfect health where there indeed possible, if only you believe. Cwhat goes on up that hill on the mind and become the creator of your own seemed only disease. Make no mistake; Plan now on hearing Terry McBride south side of Detroit just west of Clague? destiny. Cost of this invaluable workshop Unity is not about enduring conditions or and experiencing Unity on Sunday, April 7, Your perfect opportunity to find out pres- is $30. simply accepting your human limitations. at either 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. If you like what ents itself on Sunday, April 7. Terry McBride’s speeches, seminars The teachings of Unity are about changing you hear, and I’m guessing you will, con- On that morning Terry McBride will and published work all have the same cen- conditions and creating reality. sider attending his workshop that after- speak at Unity Spiritual Center at both the tral theme: People have unlimited abili- In his book, “The Hell I Can’t,” Terry noon at 1 p.m. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday celebrations. Mr. ties that can be realized through conscious shares the challenges he faced trying to In fact, why wait till then? Come to one McBride, esteemed author and one of the choice. believe in his own ability to heal when the of our services on Sunday, March 24, or the most sought-after speakers in the meta- His message was not developed from experts said he couldn’t expect to come out breathtakingly beautiful Easter Service on physical and motivational movements, will the comfort of an armchair. During his 20s of his incurable disease whole. He refused to March 31. Unity Spiritual Center is located speak on the topic, “The Mystical History and 30s, Terry had 27 major surgeries on accept that. He did not give up or give in to at 23855 Detroit Rd. For more information of Unity.” his spine and abdomen. At times he was the pressures of conformity. He stood boldly check our website, www.unityspiritualcen- Terry will also lead a workshop that not expected to live. Doctors told him the and challenged the lie of human limitations. ter.com, or call the office at 440-835-4000. 

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betterment of the Bay community as well as Bay alumni launch each of its individual members. We intend to Bay United Methodist offers share business ideas and marketing strate- community gies, while networking and working to sup- alternative worship service port local charities at each event. networking group There are no membership dues to by Robert Penick eye said, “and we believe this approach is join the BBN, although donations will be the right one for our church and commu- by Mark Hofelich accepted at each event. All proceeds from pen Harbor,”a second nity at this time. The name of this service our first meeting will be contributed to the weekend worship service was carefully chosen; ‘Open’ because all ecently, three Bay High School alumni, Bay Alumni Association. A new charity will “O will be added Saturday eve- people are welcome at this service and Dan Lunoe class of 2000, Mark Hofe- be chosen each month. nings at Bay United Methodist Church at the communion table, and ‘Harbor’ as Rlich class of 1998, and Scott McMana- If you think this is something you want beginning next month, William Buckeye, a place that is secure and sheltered. We mon class of 1998, founded the Bay Business to get involved in, it probably is. We hope to the pastor, announced. are seeking to create the kind of commu- Network. The group will hold their first open see many fellow members of the Bay Village Beginning April 6, the new alterna- nity where anyone can come, bring their membership meeting on Monday, March 25, business community on March 25. Bring tive will start at 5 p.m. Saturdays with faith, their doubt, their questions, and 7 to 9 p.m., in the front room of the Ironwood marketing materials to share, and if inter- coffee and fellowship. The service will their scientific understandings of the Café, 688 Dover Center Rd. Future meetings ested in presenting to the whole group please begin at 5:30 and “Rev. Bill” promises the world to fully engage both their hearts will be on the last Monday of every month. contact us. total time to be an hour or less. and minds in worship together.” The meeting is free and open to all For questions or more information, The service will be structured on Buckeye added: “Additionally, this alumni of Bay High School as well as all contact Dan at [email protected], Mark at hofe- an Open Table/Progressive Christianity service is meant to be an inclusive members of the Bay Village business com- [email protected] or Scott at scottmc- model, the pastor said, noting it will be a spiritual experience for those who may munity. The focus of the BBN will be for the [email protected].  more contemporary and casual offering have been hurt by the church, have than the current, traditional service at 10 felt unwelcome or disenfranchised by a.m. Sundays. This casual service is open churches they have visited. Finally, it to anyone, with the GLBT community also will provide an alternative for those particularly invited and welcome. facing conflicting activities on Sunday The Saturday services will feature a morning. The point of the new service variety of worship experiences includ- is to provide a spiritual connection to ing drama, art, contemporary music people who don’t feel that they have and an interactive approach, he said. one. That’s what this church, congrega- Feel the Child care will be provided for children tion and new service are for.” up to age four. For questions or more information, “We have been looking at launching call Rev. Bill Buckeye at Bay UMC, 440- a second service for several years,” Buck- 871-2082. 

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Experience the Joy of the Resurrection at St. Paul Lutheran Church & School Advent Episcopal Church 27993 Detroit Road, Westlake 44145 Holy Week Services www.stpaulwestlake.org Maundy Thursday – March 28 at 7:30 pm Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar Good Friday – March 29 at 7:30 pm Join us for SERVICE SCHEDULE Stations of the Cross Easter Services Easter Sunday–March 31 7:00 am Traditional Service Easter Sunday – March 31 at 8 am, 10 am and 5:30 pm and share the (Followed by Easter Breakfast ) Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 a.m. 9:00 am Traditional & Contemporary glorious news of our 10:30 am Traditional & Contemporary The Rev. RJ Johnson • 3760 Dover Center Road, Westlake Savior’s Resurrection www.adventwestlake.org • 440-871-6685 For further info. call (440) 835-3050

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March 20, 11 a.m. limited. To reserve a spot for your child, visit www. March 26, 7-8 p.m. celebrating the event Jesus launched some 2,000 Westlake Garden Club General Meeting connectingforkids.org or contact Sarah at 440- Westlake Schools Levy Information Night years ago; the table being extended to us today. Celebrate the beginning of spring with a tour of 250-5563. The Citizens for Westlake Schools presents its first You are welcome. the LBMS Vivarium. Lunch will be provided by Lee Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Levy Information Night to inform the community CrossPointe Community, 1800 Columbia Rd., Westlake Burneson. Meeting begins at 11 a.m., the tour be- about the Westlake City Schools 5.0-mill operating gins at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. March 23, 9-11 a.m. levy on the May 7 ballot. Westlake Superintendent March 28, 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP to 440-892-0189. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Dr. Daniel J. Keenan Jr. and Citizens for Westlake Maundy Thursday Service Lee Burneson Middle School Vivarium, 2240 Dover Hop over for a free breakfast buffet and picture with Schools co-chair Cathy Axcell will make presenta- Church of the Redeemer’s traditional Maundy Center Rd., Westlake the Easter Bunny. Questions, phone 440-871-5900. tions. There will be an opportunity for Q&A . Thursday service recounts the story of Christ’s West Bay Center, 27601 Westchester Pkwy, Westlake Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. final days in a Service of Tenebrae, or Shadows. For March 20, 6:30-8:45 p.m. more information, please call 440-331-0834. Cuyahoga West Chapter, Ohio Genealogical March 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 26, 7 p.m. Church of the Redeemer UCC, 23500 Center Ridge Society Gigantic Rummage Sale Westshore Democrats Host Marcy Kaptur Rd., Westlake Chapter president Jim Denham and treasurer/ Looking for bargains? Interested in great value? U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur will be the webmaster John Noble will be “visiting” some old Everyone is invited to come and find that special featured guest at a gathering of the Rocky River March 22, 8:30-11 a.m. and new favorite genealogical websites. Their treasure or a terrific bargain. Tables at the sale may Democratic Club, co-sponsored by the Westshore Free AARP Tax Assistance annual online demonstration is always a popular also be rented by persons who would like to sell Democrats. The event is free of charge to all Tax assistance for people with less than $75,000 program. The meeting is open to the public, free their own items. Cost is $10/table. $3 bag sale at Democrats and Independents. Light snacks will be annual income. The IRS trained and certified of charge. Social time, with refreshments, is from 1:30 p.m. Call the church office, 440-331-9433, for provided and drinks will be available for purchase. volunteer tax counselor will do your returns free 6:30-7 p.m. more information. See you at the sale! Free will donations to cover the costs will be of charge every Friday thru mid-April. Call Com- Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Rockport United Methodist Church, 3301 Wooster accepted. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly munity Services at 899-3442 or 899-3409 to make Rd., Rocky River from the Congresswoman. For further details, an appointment. March 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. please email [email protected] or ErikaPilis@ Dwyer Senior Center, 300 Bryson Lane, Bay Village Meet and Greet with Therapists, Programs March 23, 11 a.m.-noon aol.com or call 440-892-3430. and Camps Herb Gardening Beachcliff Tavern, 19245 Detroit Rd., Rocky River March 30-April 13 More than 60 west side pediatric professionals Learn how to cultivate and harvest many popular Stuffed Animal Drive will be represented at the Connecting for Kids herbs grown in the area. Presented by Becky March 27, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Bay Village Brownie Troop 278 is collecting gently Meet and Greet. The event is designed especially McKinley of Beck’s Greenhouses. Meeting of North Coast Chapter of the Em- used stuffed animals to donate to emergency for parents of children with special needs and Gale’s Westlake Garden Center, 24373 Center Ridge Rd. broiderers’ Guild of America organizations to ease children’s nerves and calm developmental delays that need to look beyond The program will be a Chinese auction of needle- their fears during troubling times. the traditional sport and day camp programs. The March 23, 6-9:30 p.m. work projects and supplies. Please join us to meet Collection boxes: Westerly, Glenview, Bay High, City Meet and Greet offers one-stop shopping for par- Christian Musician Jam Night fellow stitchers and to have fun. For more informa- Hall and Bay Village Police Station ents to find the right fit in therapists, after-school Are you a Christian musician? Do you love to hear tion, please call 440-777-7085. programs and summer camps. Visit with the staff, God’s praise? Or just looking for a wholesome, free Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. March 30, 5-6:30 p.m. discuss services, explore program options and find family entertainment opportunity? Please come Free Community Meal out how your child’s development can be further join our praise band 24/7 for our first Christian March 27, 7 p.m. Join us for fellowship, conversation and socializa- enhanced. The free event is open to the public. For Musician Jam night. For solo musicians or groups, Advanced Nutrition Seminar tion. Everyone is welcome, the church is accessible more information, visit www.connectingforkids. we provide drums, amps and p.a. with up to 4 Health & wellness coach Bryan Ruocco will teach to the physically challenged. No carry outs. org or contact Sarah at 440-250-5563. vocal mics. You provide up to 3 Christian-themed you how to boost your energy and change your Clague Road UCC, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Blvd. songs per performance, of any genre. This is a life with a food plan that makes sense. Learn how FREE event but we would be most grateful if you foods can promote healing, maintain ideal body April 1-12 March 22, 8:30-11 a.m. would like to make a love offering, so bring some weight and transform your life. Call Clare at 440- Book Drive to Benefit Low-Income Children & Free AARP Tax Assistance friends and be heard! Please send questions or 899-3441 to RSVP. Adults in NE Ohio Tax assistance for people with less than $75,000 RSVP to [email protected]. Bay Village Police Station Community Room, 28000 Leadership Lorain County Best Class of 2013 is annual income. The IRS trained and certified CrossPointe Community, 1800 Columbia Rd., Westlake Wolf Rd. holding the book drive in conjunction with Lorain volunteer tax counselor will do your returns free County Health & Dentistry, to collect new and of charge every Friday thru mid-April. Call Com- March 24, 11:15 a.m. March 27, 7:30 p.m. gently used books suitable for children to adults. munity Services at 899-3442 or 899-3409 to make Easter Egg Hunt Bay Village Community Band Concert A majority of LCH&D patients are unable to afford an appointment. Grab your baskets and hippity-hop over to the The musicians of the Bay Village Community Band to purchase books, and often have limited access Dwyer Senior Center, 300 Bryson Lane, Bay Village annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children ages 1-10 are present a public concert of a variety of classic and to libraries. Individuals and families will be offered welcome to join in on this eggs-tra special egg popular band music for your enjoyment. Free books at LCH&D new-patient visits and yearly March 22, 9 a.m.-noon finding mission on the church lawn at 11:15 a.m., admission. physicals – that they can keep! No textbooks or Beyond Pesticides: Creating Safe and Afford- following the 10 a.m. service. We’ll need help find- Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Rd. encyclopedias, please. The goal is to collect 1,300 able Organic Lawns and Playing Fields ing every last egg, so share the fun with family and books. To help, contact Janice at 440-847-1031 Join us for this informative FREE comprehensive friends. We hope to see you on the bunny trail! March 28, 7-8:45 p.m. or [email protected]. Drop off books seminar for how to transition to an organic turf Bay United Methodist Church, 29931 Lake Rd. An Evening with Roger & Lollie Cooley inside the Lutheran Home’s main entrance. program for your lawn or playing field. This Learn more about the history of the Dover Center/ Lutheran Home at Concord Reserve, 2116 Dover seminar is for everyone who maintains grass turf, March 24, 3 p.m. Center Ridge part of Westlake during a discussion Center Rd., Westlake from private residents to institutional grounds Eggstravaganza with Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2007, Roger and Lollie managers. Registration at 8:30 a.m. or register in Bring the family for an afternoon of free fun with Cooley. Roger Cooley’s ancestors were among the April 3, 1-2:30 p.m. advance by contacting Barry Zucker, Beyond Pesti- eggs! There will be egg dying and decorating, egg first to arrive in Westlake in 1811, and have made Free Family History Research Help Session cides Ohio, at 216-371-3263 or email beyondpesti- experiments and even an egg drop competition. many important contributions to the community If you need help getting started or have come [email protected]. You’ll leave with your own egg masterpieces and through the years. The circa 1828 Asher Cooley to a “road block” in your path to finding your Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Blvd. be ready for Easter. house still stands across from Porter Library. ancestors, member volunteers of Cuyahoga West Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Lollie’s family arrived in Dover in 1936 when they Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will be March 22, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Ridge Rd. purchased four acres of land next to Evergreen available to assist you at the computer terminals. Communication Temptations: How to Get Cemetery to start a successful nursery business. Please bring a copy of your pedigree chart and rel- Your Kid to TALK! March 25, 11:30 a.m. Roger and Lollie attended Dover schools, raised evant family group sheets. Or, if you are just start- Ellen Spear, M.A., CCC-SLP, from Lakeshore Speech Shade Gardening with Native Woodland their three children in Westlake and their involve- ing out, a member will help you begin to organize Therapy, will lead an interactive discussion about Plants ment in the community includes being strong and record what data you currently have. Basic how to tempt children to use their words. This Bay Village Garden Club presents Garrett Ormis- supporters of the arts and the Westlake Historical internet skills required for this computer-based will include strategies to improve communication ton of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Society. Refreshments will be served. help session. There is no charge for this service. with your preschooler. The objective is to increase discussing the use of native wildflowers and Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. parent knowledge of simple and straightforward shrubs to create a more natural yard. He will give language-enriching activities they can do at home tips on gardening in a deer-dominated landscape. March 28, 7 p.m. Does your group benefit from free listings? with their child. Connecting for Kids and the Luncheon served at 11:30 a.m. $5 fee for guests. Maundy Thursday The Lord’s Supper Consider supporting the Observer project Westlake Porter Public Library are co-sponsoring All gardeners welcome. Connect with fellow Jesus followers to commemo- by purchasing a display ad inside the this event. Childcare is provided but space is Bay Community House, 303 Cahoon Rd. rate The Lord’s Supper... a time of worship and paper to announce your next event.

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