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Labor Day Bay Middle School Labor of love keeps offers reminder students immersed flower boxes blooming of value of in science, math American during camp workforce by Karen Derby
by Mel Maurer wenty-seven Bay Middle School incoming sixth-graders, all advanced achievers in math, abor Day dates back to a Tcompleted a three-week immersion in studies Tuesday, September 5, 1882, that included the fields of biology, physics, technol- with a celebration of labor ogy, environmental science, engineering and even by the Central Labor Union business and team building. in New York City. After The occasion was the first Bay Middle School it was held again in Math/Science Summer Academy. 1883, the day was Bay Middle School teachers Brent Illenberger moved to Monday in and Rachel Hoffman challenged students with some 1884. By 1894, the day was adopted of the most exciting math and science projects and by a number of states and on June 28 field trips that are available for youngsters in our of that year Congress passed a law area. making the first Monday in September “We created an environment of hands-on exper- a national holiday. It may well be our iments, discovery and innovation to study the STEM first Monday holiday, followed later [science, technology, engineering, math] fields,” said by some other holidays being moved Mr. Illenberger. to Mondays. “We encouraged students to reason and inves- What a bittersweet day it is. A tigate the concepts being taught through inquiry- three-day weekend holiday, it also based learning, higher-level thinking and real world marks the end of summer life (without problem solving. In other words, students applied another holiday in sight for months). higher level math and science concepts to real prob- Has it really been three months lems.” Nancy Kunkle waters a flower box on Hilliard Boulevard. since we celebrated the beginning of An example of that hands-on learning was the ost gardeners have an Nancy starts her day by filling summer on Memorial Day? Yes, always BMS Cardboard Boat Regatta. Teachers supplied ongoing list: weed, up the 100-gallon water tank on the fastest three months of the year. only cardboard and a limited amount of duct tape. water and dead-head. her city truck from a fire hydrant » See LABOR, page 16 » See CAMP, page 11 M Simple enough for one garden, at Clague Park, and then heads but imagine checking off that out to water, weed and dead-head list for 219 gardens which do not the flower boxes on Hilliard Bou- Westlake Fire Chief Dale Kraus retires even belong to you. levard. Depending on the dryness Nancy Kunkle, Westlake city of the boxes, she refills her tank gardener extraordinaire, is tasked ten to twenty times over the 2 1/2 with that job from May to Sep- days required to water all of the tember. For sixteen years, she has 219 flower boxes. tended the Hilliard Boulevard gar- “I love the job, being out- dens with the care that only a true doors, seeing people I’ve met over lover of flowers would take. the years walking down the side- Back in 1994 when she was walk. And it’s a great job because raising two children, working at flowers don’t complain. But I will one full-time and one part-time not miss the traffic on Hilliard; job, she noticed that rain alone no one goes 35 miles per hour, at was not enough to keep the flow- times it’s like a speedway.” ers on the boulevard looking their This year, Nancy plans to best. “I would see these boxes, retire and she will be hard to some of them were taken care of, replace. What will Nancy do after but most of them weren’t,” Nancy her retirement? recalled. “Then I’ll be able to care for So she called John Lehlbach, my own garden,” she said with Chief Dale Kraus and his wife, Gail, stand for a photo in front of the city’s vintage fire Westlake’s Service Director at a laugh. truck following his retirement ceremony August 19. the time, with her concern. Mr. Nancy’s dedication to keep- ale Kraus, Westlake’s popular and Chief Kraus, surrounded by many friends, Lehlbach approached Mayor ing the Hilliard flowers bloom- respected provisional fire chief, was family members and colleagues, received a Clough to ask if he would hire ing will be Dhonored in a retirement ceremony plaque, proclamation from Mayor Dennis Nancy to care for the flowers. missed. at city hall on August 19. Kraus spent the Clough, letters of congratulation from state Thus began her labor of love, – by Jean last 12 years with the Westlake Fire Depart- officials and other gifts. first evenings and weekends and Povinelli ment, after a 27-year career with the Rocky He plans to travel the world with his wife, finally throughout the week all and Denny River F.D. Gail, and relax with his family and friends. summer long. Wendell 2 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 23 AUG 11 Celebrating Westlake’s Bicentennial Youth Challenge holds Free community block party annual race keeps the summer fun going! by Ellie Peiffer
njoy an old-fashioned Community Block Party featuring free games, Eprizes, bounce house, dunk tank, live music, free food and fun for the whole family! The block party runs from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, August 27. Don’t miss the crafts, storytime for kids, cornhole tour- nament and cake walk! This year, the event hosts the City of Westlake Bicentennial Bake Off with winners to be announced at 2 p.m. Come see the amazing creations that people Westlake UMC Pastor John Butchko is about to be in the community have baked and get dunked at last year’s event. a chance to win one of them! The event ends with a crowd pleasing Participants in the Youth Challenge Fun Run line up at the water balloon toss with over starting line at Hyland Software on Aug. 6 100 participants! This is the second by Melissa Thurstone year for the Community ore than 350 runners and walkers joined in the Youth Block Party and the orga- Challenge 26th Annual Race Day and Fun Run on Sat- nizers have added many Murday, August 6, at Hyland Software in Westlake. The new activities. Come, event was dedicated to the memory of Dave Hardman, former enjoy and get to know President of the YC Board of Trustees. your neighbors at this free Members of the community, YC families, friends and over 60 event at Westlake United runners from Hyland ran in the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Proceeds Methodist Church located from the annual event benefit Youth Challenge who is celebrating at 27650 Center Ridge Rd. its 35th anniversary this year. YC brings together children with For more information, call physical disabilities with their trained youth volunteers in adapted 440-871-3088 or visit www. sports and recreational activities. westlakeumc.org. All programs and transportation are provided free of charge. The rain date for the Currently, more than 150 children with physical disabilities and block party is August 28, Rachel Braun, Katie Linger and Jason Linger of Westlake 450 youth volunteers are served by Youth Challenge. Visit youth- 1-4 p.m. enjoy last year’s Community Block Party. challengesports.com for more details.
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To schedule an appointment with a Cleveland Clinic Lakeland Eye For more information, please call the SeniorCare Assessment Center at 216.521.2288. vision specialist in Avon Lake, Lorain, Oberlin, Elyria, Lakewood or lakewoodhospital.org/seniors Westlake, call 1.800.492.5222. The Future Is Here: Robotic Surgery What Are Symptoms of A cancer diagnosis is traumatic enough without the need for Mehdi M. Kebria, M.D., is a Cleveland Clinic gynecologic major surgery. But thanks to cutting-edge robotic techniques oncologist at Fairview Hospital. A gynecologic oncologist is a Gynecologic available at Fairview Hospital, many women who have ovarian, SK\VLFLDQÀUVWWUDLQHGLQREVWHWULFVDQGJ\QHFRORJ\ZKRKDVWKUHH uterine, cervical or other reproductive system cancers can to four additional years of training in gynecologic cancers. These Cancers? receive treatment that results in minimal pain and specialists combine knowledge of gynecology with scarring, contributing to a quicker recovery. The expertise in detecting and treating cancers of the Be mindful of symptoms that can indicate robotic system, which offers a 3-D image of the female reproductive system. Dr. Kebria also ovarian or cervical cancer or other VXUJLFDOÀHOGWUDQVODWHVVXUJHRQV·KDQGZULVW uses the robotic system to perform gynecologic cancers of the endometrium, DQGÀQJHUPRYHPHQWVLQWRSUHFLVHUHDOWLPH gynecologic surgery. “We are very pleased uterus, vagina or vulva. These include: movements of surgical instruments inside WRRIIHUDOOWKHEHQHÀWVDVVRFLDWHGZLWK Ý General abdominal discomfort or pain, the patient. minimally invasive surgery and the including gas, indigestion, pressure, excellent clinical outcomes it provides to swelling, bloating or cramps Women with early-stage gynecologic cancers our patients,” says Dr. Kebria. “Because Ý Feeling full, even after a light meal are the best candidates for robotic-assisted robotics lends itself very well to both benign Ý Loss of appetite surgery. During the procedure, highly trained and malignant conditions, this is a good Ý Unexplained weight gain or loss, gynecologic oncologists and OB/GYNs use tiny option for many of our patients.” Early detection, especially in the abdomen incisions instead of the large cuts needed during of course, offers the greatest peace of mind in Ý Pressure, tenderness or cramps in the traditional open gynecologic surgery. Other cancers that can tackling gynecologic cancers. Annual Pap smears are a pelvis, abdomen or back be treated this way include those of the endometrium, vagina, must to screen for cervical cancer, and women who have a family ÝÛAbnormal bleeding, including heavy vulva and rare pregnancy-related tumors. Non-gynecological history of ovarian cancer should be aware of their own heightened blood loss or bleeding between periods conditions, such as prostate and lung cancer, can also now risk for the disease, for which no screening method exists yet. 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The purpose of the WJWC is to realize the of years past but still p.m. The meeting will be held at the Wyndgate needs of the community and provide support present in the minds Clubhouse building, 2570 Wyndgate Court in while fostering fellowship among the mem- of all the seniors that Westlake. This is a meeting for returning mem- bers. attended the 1950s- bers and is also a special welcome meeting for Some of the charities that have benefited themed “Sock Hop” women who have an interest in joining the club. from the Westlake Junior Women’s Club include: on August 19 at the The first hour of the meeting will be a social time Far West Center, Matthew’s Lending Library, Gardens at Westlake to mix and mingle and learn more about the Meals on Wheels-Westlake, North Coast Health on Detroit Road. club and its members. Ministry, Providence House, Westlake Service Upon enter- Established in 1957, The WJWC is a non- & Assistance Center, Westlake police and fire ing the front lobby, profit organization dedicated to assisting the departments, Relay for Life, Youth Challenge, the doors displayed community both financially and through service Lakeshore Day Camp, Parent Connection and huge, colorful paper projects. Each year the club organizes and spon- more! cutouts of jukeboxes, sors several fundraising events to support the For more information, check out the club’s and hanging from the community and provide scholarships to local Facebook page or their website at www.west- Nicki Warns, Gardens at Westlake Activity ceiling were stream- high school seniors. The club’s largest fundraiser lakejuniorwomensclub.com. Assistant, and Connie Schabitzer enjoy a ers and 45-RPM rock- fun afternoon at the Sock Hop party on and-roll records. August 19. Tables were decorated with nostalgic candy, like Good & food and were pleased with the Plenty, Tootsie Rolls, Chiclets and raffle prizes they won. Rae Ann expands facility Dentyne gum and Boston Baked Memories of the old days were Beans. shared between friends and there ith three locations in Westlake, the Rae- at Rae Ann West Park. Located at 4650 Rocky The staff all dressed in rock- were smiles all around. Pat Sarver, WAnn facilities have a strong presence River Drive and 1.5 miles from Fairview Hos- and-roll attire and many of the 79, remembered wearing penny and history in this area. The owners, John pital, it offers Westlake/Bay Village residents residents and guests from the com- loafers and attending CYO dances Griffiths, Cindy Griffiths-Novak and Sue Grif- who have loved ones in West Park the same munity did the same. Refreshments and sock hops. Ninety-year-old fiths are all Bay High grads, still live locally Rae Ann care right in their back yard. included cheeseburgers, French Lou Chelko, a retired NASA engi- and continue to operate Rae Ann Suburban, In fall 2011, Rae Ann West Park will be fries and root beer floats. Jerry neer, recalled the weekly NASA Rae Ann Westlake and The Belvedere assisted breaking ground on a new 1600-square-foot Simmerer sang classic hits and “record hops” that cost $1 admis- living. These award-winning facilities have state-of-the-art therapy room for physical, there were also raffles throughout sion and served free beer and earned the reputation for outstanding skilled occupational and speech therapy. Outpatient the afternoon. refreshments. care, rehabilitation and long term care. therapy will also be offered. The event drew a large crowd The sock hop was a success, To expand their superior rehab and For more information on any of the that enjoyed themselves as they evidenced by the many requests to skilled services, they are proud to announce Rae Ann facilities, call Admissions at 440- sang to the music, enjoyed the repeat the event next year. “the best skilled care in the neighborhood” 835-3004. POETRY Help for Mom program at Ode To The Lake Far West Center Sevy Haswell, Bay Village Never felt I a calm more intense by Alicia Bright • The thought of harming myself or my baby Than that of your shores in the eve has occurred to me Patiently waiting dreaming of suitors eing a new mom can be joyous and reward- • I do not look forward to things with enjoy- That eagerly bathe in your stream. ing. However, the demands of motherhood ment Bcan also be overwhelming. As a new mom, • Feelings of loss of energy The horizon you fill with colorful strands it can be difficult to find the time and energy to With the sun undressed in the day take care of your new baby and yourself. Maybe If you answered “yes” to most of these ques- Of purple and blue and green are these bands you are feeling moody, depressed, anxious, tear- tions, then your symptoms may be more than That too gleam at night on the Bay ful, hopeless or sad? Nearly 1 in 12 women expe- the “baby blues.” rience postpartum depression in the weeks and The Help for Mom program at the Far West On my skin I feel the dew of your touch months after giving birth. Center in Westlake works with women who are As I float on the blanket you lain Between you and the stroke of the sun’s golden brush Postpartum depression is a serious form of experiencing postpartum depression. We provide Like in velvet my figure you drape depression new mothers often experience from an assessment, individual counseling, psychiatric 3 to 12 months after delivery. Even though post- care and a 12-week educational group. Don’t be lonely my sea, Majestic you are partum depression is very common, only a small Group sessions are held on Tuesday morn- A portrait of beauty and strength fraction of women who experience it ever get the ings in our Westlake office on the WestShore Like thousands of diamonds and pearls on a string help they need! Postpartum depression can often Health Campus and on Thursday mornings in You sparkle and shimmer with depth be overlooked as just the “baby blues,” but it is a our Amherst office in the Liberty Woods Office real illness and it can be treated! Park. Childcare is available for each mother Tell me what things you’ve seen that I can’t Are you a pregnant or a new mom and while she attends group sessions. Group ses- Below the weight of your folds found yourself feeling sad lately? Stressed? Over- sions teach moms about the illness, managing Creatures and flora and vessels that sank. whelmed? Answer these questions to see if you symptoms, coping skills, relaxation and self That go unexplained and untold. are feeling more than the “baby blues.” care, the role of support systems and relapse Your surface rippling in the northern sun prevention tools. Like a haven of space and light • I do not look forward to things with enjoy- Call 440-835-6212, ext. 243, for more infor- So quiet and peaceful your musical hum ment mation or to schedule an assessment. Like that of a kiss in the night • I have been anxious or worried for no Far West Center is an award-winning apparent reason community mental health center providing Many a vessel traversing your path • I have felt sad or miserable mental health services for residents of Cuya- And gently you nudge them along • I have been so unhappy or worried that I hoga and Lorain Counties. For more informa- So often they pass you and never look back have had trouble sleeping tion on other Far West Center services, please To bow in respect of your song. • I have felt scared or panicky for no appar- call 440-835-6212 (Westlake) or 440-988-4900 ent reason (Amherst). More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 23 AUG 11 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 5 westlake porter public library Porter Library’s Outreach Facilitator WPPL’s August programs honored with award by Elaine Willis by Elaine Willis to serve,” said Mangels. Wednesday, August 24 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book “Those who receive the Discussion – The August selection is “The Help” by Katherine estlake Porter Public service and others who Stockett. Library Outreach have seen it in action Wednesday, August 24 (7-8:30 p.m.) Finding Money WFacilitator Kris Netzel recognize what a criti- For Your Non-Profit Organization – Learn how has been named the 2011 recipi- cal and outstanding job to use Foundation Directory Online, the database that provides ent of the Ohio Library Council’s Kris does for this com- funding resources and information for individuals seeking money John Philip Outreach Award. The munity.” for non-profit organizations. Please register. award recognizes exceptional Netzel has been achievement in library outreach the library’s Outreach Friday, August 26 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Porter’s Fiber services. In selecting Kris for the Facilitator for 12 years. Fanatics – Socialize, share, and solve problems while you work award, OLC cited her innova- Kris Netzel, 2011 recipient In addition to making on your current project. tions, such as promoting outreach of the Ohio Library Council’s deliveries to 11 assisted through church bulletin boards, and independent senior Friday, August 26 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Come Play With John Philip Outreach Award. training volunteers to deliver to residential facilities and Me! – Open playtime with age-appropriate toys, songs and rhymes homebound patrons, and collaborating with six skilled nursing homes, Netzel coordinates for ages 2-5 and their caring adults. Registration begins one week the United Cerebral Palsy Center and the St. the delivery of library materials to homebound before each session. John Dialysis Center to provide deposit col- Westlake residents, and selects and prepares Saturday, August 27 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Crafts A Go-Go! lections. materials for outreach visits. – Join us for a fun and easy craft experience! All supplies provided; “Kris has significantly expanded the role of The John Philip Outreach Award is named just drop in. A new, cool craft idea every time! outreach and raised its visibility in the commu- for John Philip, a former consultant with the State nity since taking the position, and we thought Library of Ohio. The state bookmobile program Monday, August 29 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross that deserved recognition,” said Library Trustee was among his responsibilities, and he often Bloodmobile Bob Plantz, who nominated Netzel. spoke of the efforts of librarians determined to Wednesday, August 31 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Library Director Andrew Mangels, who bring library services to isolated populations. The wrote a letter on Netzel’s behalf, was not sur- award was created and named for Philip upon Dance! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For prised by the many community members who his retirement. children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required. wrote letters of support for her nomination. For more information about the library’s To register for any of the programs, please call 440-871-2600 or “Kris and the Outreach Department allow us to Outreach and homebound delivery services, visit http://signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080. serve people we would not otherwise be able please call Kris at 440-250-5448. Still plenty of summertime left! Cuyahoga County Public Library Visit the Westlake Rec Upcoming Bay Village Branch by Jim Dispirito NFL Punt, Pass & Kick the week of Sept. 5. Library programs (Ages 6-15) Adult Fall Softball Peterson Pool The NFL, Punt, Pass & Kick Leagues by Joyce Sandy author talk about the real Doc Hol- Information program is open to all boys Registration has begun for liday. Books will be available for Peterson Pool, located and girls ages 6-15. Partici- the fall season of Adult Soft- he summer has flown by signing after the presentation. in Clague Park, is the city of pants must register at the ball. The Westlake Recreation and now it’s time to head TEEN DEPARTMENT Westlake’s outdoor public field no later than 10 a.m. on Department offers several Tback to school and get into pool. The pool is open to both Saturday, Sept. 10, with a copy leagues including; M/W Men, a fall routine. If the older children Tuesday, Sept. 13 (3:30 p.m.) residents and non-residents. of their birth certificate. This T/TH Coed, Thursday Men’s in your family are in school, bring CLUB OTAKU – For ages 11 and The pool is open from 11 a.m. program is free. Competition DH, Sunday Morning Men’s your little ones to the library for up. Do you love Manga, anime, and to 8 p.m. daily. starts at 10:30 a.m. at the DH and a Sunday Night Coed storytime. It’s a special time to video games? Then this club is for For more information Westlake Recreation Center’s league. Season begins the share books and yourself after a you! Watch anime, discuss your including costs and mem- football fields. week of August 28. For more busy summer. favorite manga books and make a bership information, please Pass & Catch (Ages 4-6) information including fees, Let us help you find the book for creative project or two. see our web site at www. Jump start kids to the sport please contact Jim Dispirito those continuing home improvement Monday, Sept. 19 (7 p.m.) wlrec.org. of football. Boys and girls at 440-617-4420. projects, and a movie for when you’re GIRLS IN BAY BOOK CLUB – can learn how to hold, Fit N Fun After School relaxing. Fall also means football, and For grades 5-7. Girls, bring an adult POETRY run, kick, pass and catch a Camp (Grades 5 & 6) we’re partnering with the Browns female friend for some fun. We will football. This fun environ- Enroll in our NEW after school again to bring you Touchdown for discuss a great book, share a snack ment uses soft footballs on camp, taught by our trained Reading. Play the reading game online Intensive and do a related project. a smaller field. Fee of $45 staff where the emphasis will if you’re in grades K–8. The game runs Care ($55 for non-residents) be on nutrition, fitness, D.E.N. from August 15–November 30 with CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT: includes football, jersey training, sports, swimming Dianne Borowski, prizes available for students and their and certificate. Saturdays, and flexibility. Class will meet Storytimes begin the week of Sept. Bay Village schools. Check out the details on the Sept. 9 to Oct. 8, 9-10 a.m. weekdays except on no-school library’s website at cuyahogalibrary. 6 for all ages. Please see our online Our time together Coed Youth Flag days. If you attend Parkside org or stop in and ask! flyer or pick one up at the library for Is measured Football (Grades 1 Int. School, transportation a list of dates and times. ADULT DEPARTMENT In minutes. & 2) from school to Rec Center will Saturday, Sept. 10 (11 a.m.) This coed non-contact be provided. For more infor- Thursday, Sept. 8 (7:30 PLAY/STORY – For ages birth-5 Each second my heart league allows children to mation including fees, please p.m.) THURSDAY EVENING years. Join us for a special playtime/ Cries out learn the game in a fun contact Anne Mitchell at 440- BOOK DISCUSSION – The book storytime! Children can play with Touch me. nature. Practices will be 808-5700, ext. 3475. we’ll be discussing is “Let the Great interactive and developmental toys held on weeknight(s) with More information regarding all Press your fingers World Spin” by Colum McCann and and share a story and a song while games on Saturday morn- of these programs and more To mine it can be picked up at the library. caregivers meet new friends and ings. Fee of $50 ($60 for can be found at our website Trace my lifeline. socialize. non-residents) includes at http://www.wlrec.org or Tuesday, Sept. 27 (7 p.m.) MEET MARY DORIA RUSSELL Hold my hand jerseys and wristbands by stopping by the Recreation Please register for these programs – Meet the author of the recently For a moment with game supplies pro- Center at 28955 Hilliard Blvd., by calling 871-6392 or going online So I might know vided by the Rec. Volunteer calling us at 440-808-5700 or released “Doc: A Novel,” a Western to cuyahogalibrary.org. Stop in and I’m really alive. coaches needed! Register by picking up our new Rec and mystery rolled into one. Come visit, too – we’re here to help! by Sept. 2. Practices begin Gazette. hear this Pulitzer Prize–nominated Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 6 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 23 AUG 11 Emerald Ash Borer creeps into Bay Village Bay Village Green by Daniel Krieg, Mike Polinski and gallons of storm water Team upcoming Pat Scott run-off alone. Intercept- ing and holding rain on events he city of Bay Village, along with the tree’s leaves, branches, all cities in the 88 counties of and bark, as well as stor- Rain Barrel Workshop TOhio, is currently under Emerald ing water in its roots, will Wednesday, August 31, 6-7:30 p.m. Ash Borer (EAB) quarantine. An EAB is stop that additional water Bay Community House, 303 Cahoon Rd. a small, metallic looking, wood-boring from becoming run-off. In this workshop you will build your beetle from Asia that is believed to An ash tree inven- own rain barrel to take home and hook have entered the United States in 2002 tory was last completed up to your downspout. Learn to harvest around the Detroit, Michigan/Windsor, for the 16.7 street miles rainwater for your gardening needs and Ontario border. of the Bay Village in reduce storm water pollution that occurs The EAB bores into ash trees with 1997. An estimate of the when the storm water fills up the sewer their larvae feeding on the living por- current number of total system. The cost of this workshop is $60 tion of the tree, directly beneath the street trees is 4,270, with (to purchase the barrel and diverter kit). bark. Feeding on this part of the tree about 4.6 percent, or To register, contact Amy Roskilly at 216- reduces the tree’s exposure to essen- 200 trees, being of the 524-6580, ext. 22. tial food and water, causing mortality Ash Genus FRAXINUS. Compost Seminar within a few short years. While the EAB The City of Bay Village Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. has the ability to travel up to a half-mile has drafted a manage- Bay Community House, 303 Cahoon Rd. in one flight, their spread of infestation ment plan to limit the Composting is an easy way to turn waste has been helped along by man moving spread of the EAB. This from your yard and kitchen into valuable Julia and James Krieg stand in front of an ash infected trees across counties. plan, however, and any soil amendment. The compost seminar tree on the north side of Wolf Road in the tree Since its discovery in 2002, the other plans for limiting is FREE, and you will have the option to row between Douglas and Dover Center. EAB has rapidly spread. Quarantines the spread, must include purchase outdoor compost bins at the have been implemented in an effort to removal of the ash trees. 547.01 Dead and Diseased Trees, may discounted price of $50 and a compost slow the spread of the Treatment with be invoked. kitchen pail for $5. To register, contact infestation. pesticides is not cur- • The ash trees are safer to remove now, Warren Remein at [email protected] Bay Village rently a recommend- while they are alive and potentially not or call 440-724-1578. currently employs ed action to save an infected. A dead tree of any species Rain Garden Seminar two ISA Certified ash tree. A replanting costs more for a service company to Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Arborists, who have schedule is an inte- remove. Bay Community House, 303 Cahoon Rd. made several positive gral part of the City’s • Removal of an ash tree must follow the At this seminar you will learn how EAB identifications plan (and should State of Ohio Revised Code 901:5-56-03 to create a rain garden in your yard. Rain on local streets, parks also be conducted pertaining to chipping of the ash trees gardens are designed to reduce the storm and residential trees. by private property to prevent the potential spread of EAB water run-off from your property and help The overall effects of owners) to ensure larvae, into pieces one-inch-square or keep our waterways cleaner. A rain garden Emerald Ash Borer that the tree canopy, smaller. can be planted using local plants, making on the city’s urban and our status in the Additional resources for identifica- it a beautiful low maintenance garden. To forest will not only be future as a Tree City tion of the EAB beetle, identification register, contact Amy Roskilly at 216-524- a monetary issue, but USA community, of an ash tree, or proper removal pro- 6580, ext. 22. will have a detrimen- This leaf was taken from a may be maintained. cedures: Habitat for Humanity Drop-off tal effect on our entire healthy-looking ash tree on Key items for • City of Bay Village Arborists – Mike Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. tree canopy for the Wolf Road. Bay residents to plan Polinski, mpolinski@cityofbayvillage. BVPD parking lot, 28000 Wolf Rd. city of Bay Village. for and remember: com; Pat Scott, pscott@cityofbayvillage. Donate your used materials and One of the most • The city’s Arborists com; Voicemail: 440-899-3484; Fax: 440- household items to Habitat for Human- noticeable side will maintain an 899-3480 ity. Items accepted: trash containers, fur- effects of losing our ash tree inventory • Ohio Division of Forestry – http:// niture, windows, doors, cabinets, light tree canopy will be of city-owned trees. ohiodnr.com/tabid/5066/Default.aspx fixtures, sinks, tubs, showers, plumbing/ the inundation of Trees located on pri- • Ohio Department of Agriculture – electric/HVAC, tools (hand, power, yard), storm water run-off vate property are the http://agri.ohio.gov/eab; EAB hotline: lumber, tile, wallpaper (full rolls) and added to the city’s An adult Emerald Ash Borer. responsibility of the 1-888-OHIO-EAB MORE. Items must be in good, usable aging storm sewers. Photo courtesy of emeraldashborer. property owner. The • The Ohio State University Emerald condition. Items NOT accepted: mat- info. Using the Tree Ben- City is not anticipated Ash Borer Outreach Team – http:// tresses, paint, clothing. To arrange for efits calculator at treebenefits.com to to order a resident to remove a private ashalert.osu.edu. pick up of large items, call Jerry Jarc at generate a storm water run-off model, ash tree unless it becomes infected and/ Daniel Krieg is a Bay Village resident. 440-823-4579 prior to Sept. 17. we can show that just one 14-inch or hazardous. Once a private tree has Mike Polinski and Pat Scott are City Find all these events and more at: diameter ash tree will intercept 1,661 been deemed infected, City Ordinance of Bay Village Arborists. www.bayvillagegreenteam.com. Jim Sgro’s Village Barber Shop 620 Dover 440-871-0899 Greenisland Center Rd. Irish Restaurant & Pub Warm, friendly atmosphere 2VBMJUZ1BJOUJOH5IBUT"MM8F%P Great food, Irish beer on tap The westside’s housepainter Open at 11:30am Mon.-Sat. for over 35 years! 25517 Eaton Way (off Columbia Rd.) Bay Village • 440-250-9086 Proud to be part of the Bay Village community Open Mon-Sat, 8 am-6 pm. Closed Sun. Interior • Exterior Unity Spiritual Center For Your Spiritual Growth S S 9:00 11:00 Classes, seminars t Open spiritual community Meditation t Prosperity principles t Sustainability practices 216-529-0360 www.neubertpainting.com 23855 D R t W t 440-835-0400 12108 Madison Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107 www.UnitySpiritualCenter.com More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 23 AUG 11 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 7 lake erie science & nature center A robot’s ‘life on Mars’ the topic of free lecture by Frank Colosimo and robotic arms that now roam and sample distant planets like Mars. t’s been nearly 50 years since we got Within the past 15 years, robots have our first close-up look at our next- played a tremendous role in our further Idoor neighbor, the planet Mars, cour- exploration of Mars. Martian Rovers tesy of NASA’s Mariner 4 spacecraft. have provided tantalizing glimpses of Thanks to numerous Mars orbit- the rocky red surface and attempted to ers and landers, a wealth of glorious answer the elusive question, “Is there images of the Red Planet have made the life on Mars?” 35-million-plus-mile journey back to Even though we haven’t come close Earth, eagerly awaited by scientists and to finding a definitive answer to that laypeople alike who yearn for more than question, NASA’s various missions have This artist concept depicts Curiosity, NASA’s next Mars rover, which is scheduled a birds-eye view of a truly alien world. proved that Mars is more like our own to launch this fall. NASA engineer Wayne Zimmerman will preview its mission and Lake Erie Nature & Science Center home planet, Earth, than anywhere else discuss previous Mars rovers at a free lecture at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center will explore NASA’s robotic missions in the solar system. Recent exploration on August 25. Image courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech during “A Mars Odyssey,” a free lecture has attempted to prove that, like our on Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. home world, there is liquid water on Attendees will be treated to an over- Mars. Even though there is plenty of ice view of the robotic Mars Exploration on the frozen Red Planet, it wasn’t until Rovers Spirit and Opportunity as well this year that NASA received data to sug- Science Center Women’s Board as a recap of the Phoenix Mars Lander gest that water actually flows across the mission and a preview of Curiosity, Martian surface. These results are the fundraiser set for Sept. 25 NASA’s next Martian Rover, launching closest scientists have yet to come to later this year. finding evidence of liquid water on the by Karen Huhndorff that he does not understand English. This FREE lecture is presented by planet’s surface. Soon our shy guest is privy to assorted Wayne Zimmerman, Chief Engineer for A Q&A session will follow in which Lake Erie Nature & Science Center secrets and scandals freely discussed in the Instruments and Science Data Sys- Mr. Zimmerman, a former Northeast Women’s Board invites you to mark your front of him. Here comes the fun! tems Division at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Ohio resident, will share insights into his calendar now for their fall Huntington Matinee tickets which benefit the Laboratory at the California Institute 30-year career in robotic engineering. Playhouse Fundraiser on September 25. Science Center are available from Karen of Technology. 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Their research has found that most than virgin oil and now counts for 12-15% out, a time when most boat maintenance local marinas are exposing themselves to of all lubricants. is completed. Details of the Sea Scout ea Scout Ship 41 of Bay Village costly Ohio EPA fines. The scouts have also designed and project may be followed at scoutswater- has again taken up the Interlux By improperly labeling their oil recy- tested a prototype portable hand-oper- frontchallenge.blogspot.com. SWaterfront Challenge. Interlux is cling stations, they are in violation of fed- ated crusher to remove oil from used oil Sea Scouting promotes boater an international yacht paint company, eral law and the Ohio Clean Marina pledge filters. This in turn removes oil from land- safety, education and good citizenship a division of AkzoNobel Corporation that states oil storage tanks must be labeled fills and converts the filter into recyclable to young adults nationwide through the with U.S. headquarters in Strongsville. “used oil.” To assist the marina industry in scrap steel. Trials of the prototype have auspices of the Boy Scouts of America. Interlux is offering grants up to $20,000 meeting the law, the Sea Scouts – with the been very successful and it is hoped that Information on joining Sea Scouts can be for the best waterfront environmental aid of Mark Tangry of Lake Graphics, Label a working crusher will be installed at a obtained by emailing skipper@seascout- improvement. & Sign in Avon – are providing decals for marina in time for the winter boat haul- ship41.org. Prompted by the fact that one gallon marina oil tanks at cost. of oil can pollute over one million gallons Used oil, once recycled, is becom- of drinking water, the Sea Scouts have ing an important resource for firms like focused their Interlux Waterfront Chal- Safety Kleen in the production of their lenge project on marina oil recycling sta- Eco Power motor oil. Recycled oil is purer Sea Scouts Shawn Sovie and Nico DiGiulio hope to make a difference this Sea Scouts, from left, Chase Lundmark, Shawn Sovie, Nate Cullinan, Maggie year in the Interlux Waterfront Challenge. Olson and Boo Van Edwards ensure oil at a recycling station meets EPA code. Westlake installs catch basin filter at Service Center he City of Westlake, in its contin- the Bio-Retention Water Quality reten- ued efforts to achieve and promote tion basin at Crocker Road and I-90, public Tclean waterways, installed a catch outreach education programs like the Rain basin filter at its Service Facility on August Garden and Rain Barrel workshops, and 8. The Ultra Urban Filter is a specially the local Water Shed Group that meets and designed insert that filters hard surface discusses future goals. run-off and removes harmful contain- This insert is a trial demo with sup- ments, specifically hydrocarbons. port from local resident and Water Shed Because catch basins collect rainwa- Group member Jim DeVore of Symbiosis ter from streets and parking lots that are Systems, and it will be monitored for its directly connected to ditches and creeks, effectiveness and longevity. The City of removal of harmful oils and sediments Westlake is determined to continue its Bradstreet Landing Bait Shop greatly improves water quality that even- efforts to promote storm water cleanli- ¬,AKE¬2OAD¬s¬2OCKY¬2IVER tually ends up in Lake Erie. ness and work with local jurisdictions -)../73¬s¬4!#+,%¬s¬)#%¬s¬0/0 Bob Kelly, City Engineer, stated: “This for providing advanced storm water %ASY¬DRIVE THRU¬FOR¬BOATS¬ON¬TRAILERS project is only one of many objectives in control. This basin insert is just one the City’s plan for stormwater quality more initiative to work towards goals improvements.” set by the local Watershed Group, Cuya- 440-356-5650 The City already has spearheaded hoga County Board of Health and the Bob Kelly, City Engineer; Chris Stuhm, FacilitiesBSbaitshop.com Manager; and John Biro, Westlake many stormwater programs, including Ohio EPA. Service Department Fabricator install a catch basin insert. 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Westlake to have time capsule as part by Lysa Stanton and Dave Pfister of Bicentennial his summer has been filled by Evan Kelleman with Westlake Bicentennial s you may know, West- Tactivities and there are more lake is celebrating to come in the fall. Last week, Dover Aits 200th birthday. To Bear heard some Westlake Histori- celebrate the last 200 years of cal Society members making plans Westlake’s history, Westlake is for the Jack Miner Day and Rubber getting a time capsule! Duck Race in August 2012. Dover was The time capsule is fascinated by what he heard about perfect for our Bicentennial this man named Jack Miner. To learn because it will protect the more about him, he visited the Jack history we are celebrating Miner birthplace rock and Ohio His- now and add to it. The time torical Marker placed on the corner capsule will be opened in of Dover Center Road and Westown 100 years, but will have a Boulevard. sister time capsule that will Dover read on the marker that be opened in only 25 years. Jack Miner was born April 7, 1865, The capsules will include in the section of Dover Township items important to West- that was known as Dover Center. lake’s history, such as the He lived in a small weather-beaten Westlake charter, and items home with a leaky roof on Dover Center Jack spent hours at Cahoon Creek near Canada geese to study their migration common in the year 2011 and Road near the street we call Westown Bou- his home studying the lessons of nature. habits and turned his sprawling farm into items relevant to the last 200 levard today. Young Jack was one of 11 chil- The creek was both a laboratory and play one of North America’s first bird sanctu- years. dren, born of English parents who made a area. With great enthusiasm, he studied aries, earning him the nickname “Wild The time capsule will be meager living in the brickyard across the the habits of all that crept and swam. In Goose Jack.” He also lectured throughout buried at Evergreen Cemetery street from their home. Jack’s father worked addition, he learned lessons on birdlife that the United States and Canada. on Center Ridge Road. The long hours to form the bricks that were sold formed a foundation for his life’s work. Auto pioneer Henry Ford once said, capsule will be buried at the for only $3.50 per 1,000. When Jack was 13 years old, the Miner “Jack Miner’s companionship with the birds base of the flag pole located As a young boy, Jack liked to work in family reluctantly decided to move the and his service to them have made his work on the grounds of Evergreen. the brickyard instead of attending school. family to Kingsville, Ontario, Canada. known and have warmed the hearts of good We are looking for items He was not fond of school because he was Although it was difficult leaving friends, the people everywhere. He has taught us all that and suggestions from the teased for his English ancestry, red hair move provided a new income for the family there is always something to do for one who community as to what they and freckles. At age 12, Jack met his new and supplied new wildlife for Jack. looks for something to do.” would like placed in the cap- teacher, Miss Minnie Chubb, who gave Jack went on to become a great conser- In Jack’s autobiography, he wrote, “It sule. You may contact the him the job of starting and tending the fire vationist (once named the fifth-best-known must be remembered that I was born, and Westlake Historical Society in the schoolroom stove. This job helped person in North America) and conceived spent my innocent boyhood days, in that at 440-721-1201 for more to provide Jack with more of a sense of the idea of reforestation and a sanctuary to dear old Dover Centre, Ohio; and I love the information or drop them belonging and he seemed to like school a protect wildlife. descendants of the men who were kind to an email at westlakehistory@ little more. He began the practice of banding me in my barefoot days.” yahoo.com. Celebrating Westlake’s Bicentennial Books tell tales of families who lived and died in early Dover Township by Jayne Broestl in public records such as: census, death certificates, necrology files and marriage oes the Westlake Bicentennial celebration have licenses. you yearning for more information about early The approximate number of known DWestlake and Dover Township family histories? burials at the time of first printing, in 2003, Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Soci- was about 420. Of that number, only about ety has two award-winning books available for purchase: 331 are recorded by inscriptions. “Maple Ridge Cemetery Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Twenty-nine interments that were not Ohio Genealogical Society Book Award. This book was OH: A history of Its People and Families” by Jeanne B. marked by inscriptions or stone have information taken reviewed earlier this year in the Westlake | Bay Village Workman and Jayne A. Broestl and “Pioneers of West- from Cuyahoga County Death Records (1868-1889). Observer. lake, Settlers in 1820 and Their Families,” authored by These records were microfilmed by the Church of Jesus A limited number of these two books are avail- Jeanne Workman. Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and are on file at the LDS able through Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS. “Maple The Maple Ridge Cemetery book was a culmination Family History Center in Westlake and at the Cuyahoga Ridge Cemetery” sells for $19.95, plus $1.55 sales tax of the Ohio Bicentennial project that chapter members County Archives in Cleveland. for Cuyahoga County residents. “Pioneers of Westlake” undertook from 2000-2003. This book was recognized for A 20-page searchable index of all the people buried is $25.00, plus $1.95 sales tax. Shipping and handling is excellence by the Ohio Genealogical Society in 2004, and in Maple Ridge Cemetery, and their descendant family $4.00 for each book. Checks should be made payable to earned the Lida Flint Harshman Award. members, can be accessed from the Chapter’s homep- Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS, P.O. Box 45607, Westlake, In addition to transcriptions of all known burials age: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcwogs. OH 44145-0607. and tombstone inscriptions, this book contains well “Pioneers of Westlake” was published by author To save postage fees, ordered books may be picked researched biographical material on each interred indi- Jeanne Workman, to celebrate Dover Township’s Bicen- up at one of Cuyahoga West’s regularly scheduled meet- vidual. In many cases, the findings include the indi- tennial. It includes biographical information on the ings at Westlake Porter Public Library. The Chapter’s vidual’s parents and one or two more generations of his/ families that were listed as living in Dover Township September meetings are: Sept. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. and Sept. her descendants. These “family trees” were compiled by in the 1820 census. It is similar to the Maple Ridge 21, 6:30-8:45 p.m. For questions, please e-mail: cuya- the Cuyahoga West members from information found Cemetery book in scope and format and earned an [email protected]. Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 10 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 23 AUG 11 Abundance at the North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park BMC ‘Lu-Wow’ by Tiffany Leeper Try this recipe for an easy peach cobbler: 1/2 cup unsalted butter tickets available he abun- 1 cup all-purpose flour dance of 2 cups sugar, divided by Eric Eakin Tsummer is 1 tablespoon baking powder here! Remember Pinch of salt ickets are now available for that rough, wet 1 cup milk the first-annual Bay Men’s spring we had? 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced TClub “Lu-Wow” scholarship Neither do we now (about 6 large peaches) fundraiser, set for Saturday, August that the farmers 1 tablespoon lemon juice 27, at the Bay Lodge. market at Crocker Cinnamon and sugar Tickets can be purchased at True Park is bursting Preheat oven to 375. Melt butter in a 13x9 inch baking dish. Value Hardware in the Bay Square with fresh produce Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt; add milk, Shopping Center, thanks to owner like sweet corn, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter and BMC member Russ Dezember. heirloom tomatoes, over butter (do not stir). All purchasing $50 admission zesty peppers, crisp Bring remaining 1 cup sugar, peach slices, and lemon juice tickets are automatically entered Rows of fresh peaches fill the Woolf greens, wholesome to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly; Pour over batter into a raffle with the grand prize of Farms table at the Crocker Park squash, juicy melons (do not stir). Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. $1,000. farmers market. and so much more! Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve The event will also feature a One fruit is really thriving this time of year – peaches! cobbler warm with vanilla ice cream. catered BBQ rib and chicken dinner Peaches are low in calories and high in fiber, Vitamin A and (with all the fixings) by Novotny Vitamin C. Peaches can be the “clingstone” variety (the flesh The North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park is held Catering; beer and wine; live music sticks to the stone) or “freestone” (the stone is easily separated every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The market accepts SNAP/ by an acoustic trio; a corn-hole tour- from the flesh). EBT benefits. Stop by the Market Information Tent for details. In nament, a reverse raffle and a prize Freestone peaches are great for canning and cooking addition, the market participates in the EBT Incentive Program for the loudest shirt. because they are easily sliced from the stone. Dale Woolf from of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition. SNAP Call 440-669-9686 for more Woolf Farms and Sally Smith from Smith’s Fruit Farm will be recipients who spend $5 or more will receive an additional $5 to information, or email info@baymen- at the market and are on-hand to help you pick out the best spend at the market on eligible items. The customer is eligible sclub.org. variety for preparing your peaches. to receive this incentive each week they visit the market. 12-year-old teaches chess at Bay library “Good people doing good things” This summer, Peter Cooper (at right, standing), an We invite businesses enterprising 12-year-old, to become involved shared his passion for chess in sponsoring this with 16 children ranging from community project five to nine years old. Over through advertising the course of seven weeks, meeting once a week for a in the Observer! one-hour lesson, Peter taught all 16 children how to play chess and culminated the weeks of effort with a chess tournament on Tuesday, August 9, at the Bay Village Branch Library. The final The first-place winners were Olivia Reed in the Advanced FineWine Category and Josh Dwyer in the Beginner’s Category. & Tobacco NOW A STATE LIQUOR AGENCY! 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Incorporat- ing all the components of STEM, the 6- to 8-foot-long boats successfully carried two passengers each when tested in Lake Erie waters at Huntington Beach, drawing a large number of spectators in the process. Field trip destinations included Stone Laboratory, a freshwater biological field station operated by The Ohio State University Bay Middle School sixth-graders collect at Put-in-Bay. Students also biological specimens from Lake Erie to study visited the Cleveland Zoo, under the microscope. the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve - Dike 14 exercises at a special camp in Oberlin and the Great Lakes Science Center. that showed students the importance At Stone Lab on Put-In-Bay, stu- of working together. dents spent two hours aboard a Lake “I always liked science and math,” Erie research vessel collecting environ- said one eleven-year-old camper. “But mental and biological data (Dissolved after this camp and the countless fun Oxygen, Temperature, PH, Phosphates, activities, I one hundred percent adore Turbidity). Once back at the lab, they these subjects!” An important checklist spent an additional two hours dissect- Other comments from students ing fish and peering through micro- made in an anonymous survey con- for older adults and those scopes to get a look at Lake Erie’s vince Mr. Illenberger that the camp will tiniest organisms (phytoplankton and influence some career choices down the who care for them. Zooplankton). They also participated road. “One of the main challenges at in an invertebrate walk, walking and the forefront of science education is the swimming through the water collecting lack of young women entering science- The SeniorCare Assessment Center at Lakewood Hospital macroinvertebrates (leeches, mayflys, related fields,” he said. “Our program is is a consultative resource for older adults, their mussels, planaria) on Gibraltar Island’s one that boys and girls enjoy equally, Alligator Bar using kick seines, dip nets, and we give them many opportunities caregivers and primary physicians. This comprehensive and direct observations. When they got to interact with professionals in these program offers geriatric health information, and back to Bay Village, they tested the water fields.” quality at Cahoon Creek. The Academy is the result of a provides access to appropriate community resources. Students learned about the science nonprofit foundation started by Dr. behind the animal exhibits at the Cleve- James McGlamery, Normandy Elemen- For more information, contact the land Zoo, and they explored the rich tary principal. Its endowment is estab- diversity of species making their home lished with the Cleveland Foundation. SeniorCare Assessment Center at at Dike 14, a former dredge disposal Expansion of the program to include 216.521.2228 or visit lakewoodhospital.org site that is now the Cleveland Lakefront seventh-grade students is planned Nature Preserve. for next year, and additional grade The youngsters were introduced to levels will be added as more funds are Newton’s Laws when studying rocketry raised. The program is tuition based, and then ran a business to create bottle with the foundation also contributing rockets. After debating the pros and funding to the program’s support. 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Homecoming Weekend with alumni-related at 7 p.m., the Bay Alumni Foundation will serve grader at Westerly I am excited that summer Tactivities at the pep rally, parade and foot- cookies and cider at the covered pavilion just Elementary is almost over and school is ball game on Friday, Sept. 23, and a brunch on behind the main entrance inside the stadium. starting next week. Summer has Sept. 24. BAF will also honor its 2011 Distinguished On Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. a brunch in id you do all the things been fun, but I am looking for- Alumni and Distinguished Educator Hall of Fame celebration of this year’s hall of fame inductees you wanted to do this ward to fourth grade. I met my inductees. will be held at The Fountain Bleau Party Center at Dsummer? I did most teacher, Miss McMaugh, when The weekend begins on Friday with a Home- 635 Miller Rd. in Avon Lake. Brunch reservations of the things I wanted to do I dropped off my supplies and coming Pep Rally in the Bay High West gymnasium are needed and the price is $30 per person. All are but not all of them. I hope to I learned that she likes to read at 2:15 p.m. The importance and benefits of the invited who would like to join in recognizing these still do them before school and write just like me. alumni foundation will be discussed. amazing people. starts, but if I don’t I could do She has a bulletin board The Distinguished Alumni and Educator hon- To reserve a seat, send payment to Mara them this fall. that is dedicated to learn- orees will be recognized at the pep rally, and will Manke ‘89, President, Bay Alumni Foundation, As I reflect over my ing new vocabulary words. It also participate in the Homecoming Parade – which 1572 Lakeland Ave., Lakewood, OH, 44107. Please summer, the biggest change for is called “Vivid Vocabulary.” I starts at 5:45 p.m. at Cahoon Park and travels west make checks payable to: “Bay Alumni Foundation.” me was my dog, BuggZ, dying really want to learn new words on Wolf Road to Bay High School – and will be fea- RSVP payment due by Sept. 15. and then getting a new puppy. so I was happy about that. She Hagrid, our new dog, is an indo- also had lots of books in one lent puppy. He doesn’t like to go corner of the room which I on walks and we have to work think I’ll enjoy. She mentioned really hard to get him to go. Our a book series that I didn’t know Alumni foundation announces hall of neighbors and friends think it’s about and hope to read it in her hilarious that he won’t walk. classroom. fame inductees People say they have never seen After meeting Miss a puppy so lazy! I hope Hagrid McMaugh, I stopped to say by Mara Manke will become more active as the hello to Mrs. Fisher, my third- weather changes. grade teacher. I was happy to The Bay Alumni Foundation My parents say that I have see her and she told me that will recognize the contributions grown more independent this she has enjoyed my articles all of three individuals during the summer. I have more privileg- summer long. She said if I liked annual Homecoming celebra- es than I have had in past sum- writing my column I should tions. Hall of Fame awards will mers. I have been allowed to continue writing it through the be presented to Distinguished bike farther with friends, take school year. Educator Charles “Chuck” Mill- Chuck Millheim Pete Purvis Carole Cooney Noon care of siblings while my mom So if it’s okay with the heim and Distinguished Alumni and dad were busy, and have Observer, I think I would like to Samuel M. “Pete” Purvis III and nized with the Distinguished with a Distinguished Alumni been able to see friends more continue my column, Tales of a Carole Cooney Noon. Educator award for his compas- award. Carole, who passed away often. They tell me I get to Fourth Grade Something. So be The Distinguished Educator sionate, influential, easy-going in 2009 at the age of 59, dedicated have these privileges because on the lookout for my column Hall of Fame Award was estab- and selfless nature, and the her life to protecting chimpan- I’m growing older, and they this school year. lished in 1991 to honor those respect with which he treated zees. She earned a doctorate teachers and/or staff who have his students and faculty co- degree in biological anthropol- made outstanding contribu- workers. He is a life-long learner, ogy from the University of Florida tions to education in Bay Vil- loving husband and father of one and became an expert primatolo- Letter to the editor lage Schools and who exemplify daughter. gist on the socialization of cap- excellence in teaching, scholar- The Distinguished Alumni tive chimpanzees while at the Former school board member ship and service. Hall of Fame Award was estab- Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Chuck Millheim taught in lished in 1987 to honor those in Zambia, Africa. running for Bay’s Ward 3 the Bay Village Schools from individuals who have realized When the U.S. Air Force 1965-1994, serving as a role great achievements and served announced in 1997 that it was I am excited and enthused about being a candidate for model for students and staff as an their communities well in their divesting itself of all chimpan- public office again in Bay Village. I am running for the Ward 3 English teacher, English Depart- years after graduating from the zees, described as “surplus City Council seat. ment Head, and peer leader. He Bay Village public schools. equipment,” Carole founded I am confident I can provide the leadership and profes- was an advisor for the Bay High Pete Purvis, class of 1952, is Save the Chimps organization sional management skills that Bay residents want. I served on yearbook, the literary magazine one of two Alumni Hall of Fame and created a permanent chim- the Board of Education from 1994-2005, three of those years as “Signatures” and the student inductees this year. He gradu- panzee rescue sanctuary in Fort president and another three as vice-president. newspaper “The Bay Window,” ated from the United States Pierce, Fla. By 2002, Save the Most recently in 2005, I ran for mayor of Bay Village, plac- and was also Band Booster Presi- Naval Academy in 1957 and Chimps had become the largest ing second in a field of five. I believe that my formal education dent, Language Arts Committee received his Naval Aviator wings primate sanctuary in the world, and work experience have prepared me well for the city council Chair. He also was held in high in 1958. He flew 101 missions in with over 280 rescued chimpan- position. I hold a Masters of Public Administration degree which regard as an excellent Theatre F-4 Phantoms over North Viet- zees and monkeys from the Air is the degree that most city managers hold. Stage Crew Advisor for 12 years. nam between 1967 and 1968 and Force space program, biomedi- I am proud of many accomplishments on the School Board. In 1985, Mr. Millheim did became a test pilot for Westing- cal research and the entertain- We managed a district school budget of approximately $25 mil- not attend the Superintendent’s house Electric Corp. in 1968. In ment industry. lion, which at the time was about double that of the City’s. Many Best Award ceremony where he 1971, he joined Grumman Aero- In 2004, she received the collaborative efforts were implemented between the Board and was the honored recipient and space as an experimental test Jane Goodall Award for Lifetime the City. These included the high school’s fitness center; Bay instead attended the year-end pilot for the F-14 Tomcat, and Dedication to the Care of Chim- Family Services and the addition of a community gym to the banquet of the Occupational was later elected an Associate panzees. middle school. The Bay Board of Education also played a crucial Work Experience class. Teachers Fellow by the Society of Experi- The Global Federation of leadership role in establishing a consortium with other districts were rarely invited to this OWE mental Test Pilots. Animal Sanctuaries created the to cut costs and negotiate lower health premiums. banquet, and Mr. Millheim, He represented aerospace Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary I describe myself as a fiscal conservative. I believe this forgoing attendance at his own and defense companies with the Excellence to honor her contribu- philosophy is crucial in addressing the declining reserve fund recognition ceremony, showed Departments of State, Defense, tions to the animal sanctuary field and the pressures of providing excellent city services while at his selflessness and belief that all Commerce, Congress and for- and the first award was posthu- the same time looking for cost-effective savings. Taxes, recent students deserve attention. eign embassies. He was also a mously given to Carole in 2009. flooding, aging homes, and the condition of city-owned build- He was the Direct Energy partner in the renewable energy Carole Noon had a wonder- ings are also concerns of residents. Since I first ran for office, 2010 Volunteer Citizen of the Year company Patriot Associates. ful sense of humor and a power- my campaign theme has been: “Do What’s Best for Bay.” I am recipient with his wife, Patricia Pete Purvis is a loving father ful, no-nonsense aura about her running because I love Bay and want to make it an even better Millheim, for their volunteering of three, and husband to wife and was able charismatically to community. at Butternut Primary School in Sally. motivate others to share her love North Olmsted. Carole Cooney Noon, class and devotion to saving chim- Sincerely, Chuck Millheim is recog- of 1967, will also be celebrated panzees. Karen Lieske, Bay Village More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 23 AUG 11 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 13 From the Mayor’s Desk westlake city schools Bay Village stray dog report Westlake schools project kicks off with by Mayor Debbie Sutherland groundbreaking ceremony ince mid-July, the City of Bay Village has sent four by Kim Bonvissuto of a three-year construction project that will result stray dogs to the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter. he Westlake City School District will hold in a new middle school, a new high school and SThe first dog was evaluated for about two weeks a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday, a renovated intermediate school. These facility and found to have some behavioral issues that made it TAugust 29, at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the ini- improvements came about thanks to the commit- unsuitable for adoption in an urban, family environment. tiation of Phase I of the Master Facilities Plan. ment of the Westlake Board of Education and the As a result, it was adopted by a loving Geauga County The ceremony will be held outside the West- concentrated efforts of the Citizens for Westlake family with a farm so the dog has plenty of room to run lake High School media center, on the grassy area Schools bond issue campaign committee, led by and play. between the building and the bus loop. Tours of Cathy Axcell and Joe Kraft. The second two dogs were also adopted out to loving the high school site, weather permitting, will be The Westlake Board of Education will holds families. The fourth dog was happily reunited with her offered following the ceremony. its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., following the cer- family after the family purchased the necessary dog The groundbreaking celebrates the beginning emony, in the WHS cafeteria. license. If you own a dog, don’t forget to get your dog license. It is the best way to identify your dog should you be sepa- rated. For more information, go the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter website at www.cuyahogadogs.com. Tri-C Westshore receives approval to expand campus Networking a n Monday, August 8, the Ohio Controlling to return to its original mission of corporate training Board approved the purchase of 11 acres and professional development. process of self- Oadjacent to the current Westshore Campus “Education and training are the foundation of Cuyahoga Community College for development of future success,” said State Representative Nan of new classrooms and a Workforce Development Baker. “The Western Campus in Parma has been transformation Training Center. tremendously successful in the last few years, and The expansion will meet increasing demand for the new expansion of the Westshore Campus will by Nidhi Shah Ph.D., MBA classes at the new Westshore location while allevi- provide even more access to education and training ating crowded conditions at the college’s Western for Ohioans in the region. In a time when Ohio has etworking is the process of doing, while self-trans- Campus in Parma, where enrollment has increased open jobs due to a lack of skilled workers, train- formation is the process of being. In other words, by nearly 25 percent since classes began in 2008. ing is a critical aspect to obtaining high quality networking focuses on execution and external N The new facilities will provide new workforce train- employment. These new facilities will be valuable factors whereas self-transformation focuses on intrinsic ing opportunities and allow Corporate College West, for job growth and economic development within motivation and internal factors play an active role in the which is being temporarily used as classroom space, the region.” process. The being focuses on pure, positive, powerful as well as peace of mind including love, bliss, knowledge and truth. Only when the being feels good we are able to network with satisfying outcome. health & wellness Networking is about connecting with others, develop- ing relationships and establishing long term contacts. It is not just a mere exchange of business cards and attend- Compeer volunteering offers simple way ing networking events periodically. Self-transformation is transmitting positive energy as well as positive vibrations to give back to our being. This process enables us to transform our being. by Denise Ayres in a mental health setting? Networking creates new opportunities for growth A: No previous education or experience in the and professional development, while self-transformation ome of you reading the Westlake | Bay Village mental health field is required. You need to be 18 generates tranquility as well as stability. In networking we Observer may be either considering or looking for years old or older, have a valid state driver’s license are dependent on others and exogenous factors. But in Svolunteer opportunities. People decide to become or ID, and patience and understanding in talking to self-transformation we work on changing self first and not volunteers for many reasons, including, a desire to “give others. If you like to talk, socialize, laugh and meet others. We are independent of self; believe in endogenous back” and share talents and skills, to become more con- people, you are perfect for Compeer! factors such as intuition, our inner tutor. nected to an organization, and to meet like-minded Three reasons you should not be fearful of volunteer- In networking our objective is accomplishing the right people with similar ideas and interests. ing in a mental health services program like Compeer: results, doing all that is essential to be ahead of the game. The Compeer Program has great appreciation 1. The Compeer Program at Far West Center has But self-transformation is working on the being, improving for our volunteers. We are looking for more indi- operated for 23 consecutive years and is a branch of the performance and communicating positive affirmations viduals to add to our “Valuable Volunteers” list. I am Compeer Inc., an international organization. Check to self in order to make ourselves internally strong. taking this opportunity to answer some common out their website at www.compeer.org. Our pro- In other words now it is lucid how self-transformation questions asked regarding Compeer Volunteering. gram is listed under “Ohio.” Click on “People” at the can accelerate the process of networking. When our objec- Q: What do Compeer volunteers do? bottom of the home page and read the July “Story of tive is only networking and not self-transformation the A: After being interviewed and trained, each vol- the Month,” which is from our program! chances of frustration, disappointment, resentment and unteer is matched, one to one, with a same-gender 2. Compeer staff offers ongoing support and anger will be more. So our vision is to work on network- adult in recovery from mental illness. The volunteer direction to volunteers. Volunteers can request addi- ing and self-transformation simultaneously and bring gets to choose specifics about his or her potential tional information regarding mental illness, guide- the desired change. Sometimes when circumstances are match, such as age group, city of residence (in Cuya- lines, communication issues and ideas for activities not favorable we react, but in self-transformation we will hoga County only), request a non-smoker, and types at any time. A schedule of weekly facilitated activities respond to unfavorable situation. of interests. The volunteer gets to meet his or her is provided. Volunteers are only responsible for their Both networking and ontology (the metaphysical potential match at our office. If both volunteer and own transportation and expenses. nature of being) are interdependent and when we use member agree to the match then the two of them 3. If you decide to try Compeer, you will find them together we will get optimum results with higher discuss the how, where and when of their weekly or out, like our new volunteer Rachael did, that people output and dividend. monthly activities together. in recovery from mental illness have much more in Networking focuses on to how to survive under pres- Q: How much volunteer time is required by common with you than differences. sure and manage to get a job. Whereas self-transforma- Compeer? Rachael met our lively group last Monday at one tion works on how to be more balanced, resilient and A: Each volunteer gets to arrange his or her own of our two monthly Coffee Nights. We met at a local thrive in a given situation. This means ontology works schedule! This makes the Compeer volunteering restaurant. The girl working the counter asked me, on inner inspiration while networking is just based on experience flexible enough to meet any schedule. “Are you all a party?” She saw Compeer as 15 adults professional interaction and rebuilding change. Let us Volunteers are required to communicate or meet with laughing and having fun together. go back and see how networking can bring a new dimen- his or her match one hour per week or four hours each If Compeer volunteering sounds like a good fit sion and create a new purpose that will transform our month. The initial commitment is twelve months. for you, contact us at 440-835-6212, ext. 242, or email being! Q: Do I need education or experience in working [email protected]. Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 14 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 23 AUG 11 LOCAL DINING Bay-ites love the Diner by Steve Novak s we walked up to Bay Diner to have lunch recently, my wife Atook notice of a bunch of bicycles parked out front. We stepped inside to see a couple booths filled with kids and several others sitting at the bar-height counter. The scene reminded my wife of her childhood in Bay Village, riding her bike down to Grebe’s. It was a diner just like Bay Diner and at the time one of the only restaurants in town. Bay Diner opened for business a little over a year ago by the Petrillo family. The son, Mike Jr., is head cook and manager. The restaurant’s interior features an eight-seat counter – in classic diner half-pound burger served on grilled Two Bay Cakes ($3.99) are light, to make a good first impression and style – with booths and tables filling the Jewish Rye with Swiss cheese and grilled fluffy and delicious pancakes. For a Bay Diner has done that, giving them remaining space. onions was very good. dollar more, you can select chocolate the opportunity to go the distance. Retro black-and-white photographs Both items had a choice of home- chip, banana or blueberry to tempt your Steve Novak is a Westlake resident of Bay Village landmarks, taken by Mike’s made chips, fresh-cut French fries or sweet tooth. and 30-year veteran in the restaurant wife Joanna, that hang over the booths crispy tater tots, once you try them it’s “BBB” – Bay’s Big Breakfast ($6.99) industry, working at all levels from give the diner a real hometown feel. really hard to choose just one. offers two eggs, two Bay Cakes or French dishwasher to manager to chef/owner. Antique license plates and nostalgic On Fridays you have to stop in for toast, sausage, bacon, hash browns and The Observer makes two anonymous calendars make for interesting viewing. the Yellow Lake Erie Perch ($12.99). toast. Only meant for the most adven- visits per restaurant and does not accept Mike laughs and tells me that customers Lightly breaded and fried to perfection, turous eaters, I couldn’t do it. complimentary meals. come in trying to give him more plates served with a creamy cole slaw. Remem- Hash browns or tater tots are for the walls. ber, only on Fridays. offered with breakfast; trust me Bay Diner As I sat and talked to Mike, he I love a good Gyro ($6.79). First, let’s and order the tots. I don’t know informed me he had a pot of Chicken 660 Dover Center Rd., Bay Village get the pronunciation right – “year-oh.” what it is about them, but as 440-835-9011 Paprikas cooking on the stove. The sandwich features hand-carved my friend Leah said, “Have you thebaydiner.com “Everything is homemade here,” lamb, slightly grilled to give the edges ordered the tater tots? They’re Hours: Monday-Friday, 7a.m.-8p.m.; Saturday, Mike said. a crispiness; tomatoes; grilled onions great!” 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Being of Hungarian descent, I look and cucumber sauce served on a pita. Service is fast and friendly. Prices: Breakfast, $3.49-$7.99; Appetizers, forward to going in on a Thursday when You can’t go wrong. The diner will be rolling out a $2.49-$7.49; Salads, $2.50-$7.99; Burgers, it’s served as a special. Wraps, Melts, Sandwiches, $4.99-$9.99; Other dishes I look forward to trying new menu and online ordering in Entrees: $6.99-$12.99 I started my meal with a cup of the are the Breaded Pork Chops ($9.99 for a month or so.. Reservations: No Roasted Red Pepper Soup ($2.99). It was one, or two for $11.99), Pierogies ($8.99) Mike says he looking for- Credit cards: All major wonderfully rich and creamy with nice and BBQ Pulled Pork ($8.99), all served ward to school starting because Cuisine: American chunks of peppers and crumbled beef, with potato of the day, vegetable and St. Raphael students often stop Kids menu: Yes so delicious even my finicky six-year-old side salad. for breakfast before school, at Bar service: No son loved it. Also the list of sandwiches, wraps lunchtime and after school lets Carry out: Yes My wife ordered the Roast Beef Wrap and melts is extensive, so please look out, adding some extra business. Accessibility: Excellent entrance & restrooms ($6.89). Freshly sliced beef with toma- carefully before choosing. A new generation of Bay kids are toes, lettuce, onions, shredded Cheddar Let’s talk breakfast. The most impor- making their own memories at the Grade: cheese and topped with a horseradish Ratings: 1 star: Fair; 2 stars: Good; 3 stars: Very tant thing with breakfast is variety, and neighborhood diner. Good; 4 stars: Excellent sauce – it was quite tasty. there is no shortage at Bay Diner. A lim- With only a handful of restau- I opted for a Patty Melt ($7.99). This ited breakfast menu is available all day. rants in Bay Village it’s important CERT teams train at Crocker Park Local CERT teams spent first responders during major aftermath of the incident, locate the morning of Saturday, August emergencies and disasters. “victims” (volunteers in stage 20, working through simulated Westshore CERT was joined makeup), triage the injured and disaster response and victim by the Berea, Brooklyn and Olm- maintain order. Westlake Fire triage scenarios at the Crocker sted teams in responding to a Department representatives Park Regal Cinemas. The Com- carefully planned scenario in arrived midway through the munity Emergency Response which a flash mob got out of con- exercise to practice the trans- Team program trains volunteers trol inside the theater. Groups fer of command protocol with to assist local safety forces and were dispatched to assess the CERT supervisors. More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 23 AUG 11 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 15 Weekend trip endures as lasting BAYarts plans for another sold out memory of special colleague Moondance benefit by Marge Widmar by Ray Young this is their favorite because its just about having a great time in this beautiful Cleve- early every day since the loss AYarts’ annual Moondance fall ben- land Metroparks setting.” of Ruth Purdy Leslie last April, efit is approaching on Sept. 17. Over In contrast to last year’s event, when NRuth comes to mind. Some B700 art lovers, foodies and music the Fuller House had no doors, walls or win- days, it is more than once. Her image is lovers attended last year’s benefit, but many dows, this year it becomes the centerpiece also accompanied with disbelief that I more were disappointed to find it sold out. of the event with surrounding porches to can no longer call her up, see her at an BAYarts is hoping to encourage early accommodate the festivities. In addition, art show, or talk with her about art. ticket purchases by offering last year’s rate of new walkways, gardens and other details Ruth was a colleague of mine in $75 only until Sept. 1. After that date, tickets have been updated to make the campus the the Art Department of the Bay Village will go up to $100 and will be $115 for walk- destination for great events like this one. City School District. Unfortunately, ins if the event is not sold out beforehand. This is BAYarts’ only benefit which helps I never had the opportunity to work “This helps us plan with our restau- keep all the other events free. Tickets can be with her in the same school. I had the rants and other services to make this the purchased online at www.bayarts.net, by pleasure of having her children in art best event possible,” said Mary Conway calling 440-871-6543 (Monday-Saturday, 9 class. I also was honored to have her Sullivan, BAYarts board member who over- a.m.-5 p.m.) or stopping in at BAYarts, 28795 as a dear friend. sees the event. “Many people who attended Lake Rd. Tables of 10 are available. Contact My first acquaintance with Ruth Ruth Purdy Leslie at artist Christo’s told us they go to many benefits all year but Mary at [email protected] for details. was as a parent of one of my art stu- “Gates” installation in Central Park. dents. I knew her as the volunteer coordinator of guest artists at what was York City in 2005. I called Ruth, asking formerly Baycrafters (now BAYarts). her to join me on a visit to see artist BAYarts hosts WCLV She was a dedicated volunteer with Christo’s “Gates” installation in Cen- the Bay Education Foundation and tral Park. To my delight, she said yes. and Kendal at Oberlin was a member of numerous school We had a great February Satur- committees. I am sure Ruth contrib- day morning in the park enjoying a uted to a great many other organiza- once in a lifetime art opportunity – tions of which I am not aware. with sun, gentle snowfall here and In our teaching relationship, Ruth there, and occasional wind billowing was always there to offer help and go the saffron fabric “gates.” The visu- the extra mile. From a prayer from als were accompanied with sounds Ruth’s memorial service: “For it is in of French, Spanish, Italian tourists; of giving that we receive.” Ruth excelled children and animals. It was poetry at this. in the park. Above: Jane Nord Another quote from her service: We had the opportunity to meet of the Nord Family “Where there is despair, let me sow with a former student working in fash- Foundation whose hope.” Every encounter with Ruth ion design in the city, Grace Lanning, work is on display as left me filled with optimism as well as at the Museum of Modern Art. We also part of the Kendal admiration for her. She always found thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful at Oberlin show and some positives in challenging situa- music and great visuals of “The Lion BAYarts board member tions. Her memorial service was beau- King.” Jim Dougman tiful. The comment was made that it Ruth being Ruth, the weekend was so because of Ruth’s beauty as a ended in NYC with a taxi trip to where person. There was so much good to the Twin Towers once stood. Ruth just Right: Guests enjoyed share about Ruth. needed to do that – “Where there is great food, a great Some of my favorite memories of hatred, let me sow love.” Ruth did a view and the jazz Ruth are from a weekend trip to New lot of that. quartet CB4 Annual Fall Bene t MOONDANCE Restaurants: .JDIBFM4ZNPOT#4QPU September 17, 2011 6-10 pm #MVF1PJOU(SJMMF 8FTU 4XFFU.FMJTTB 5IF(PPE VOUJMCFOFöU 'PSL $POTUBOUJOPT Tickets: $75 until Sept 1st OJHIUPGUIFCFOFöU $BSSBCCBT*UBMJBO(SJMM .PKPT $PòFF (SFBU4DPUUT#BLFSZ BOE%FMJ -FWZ3FTUBVSBOUT tXXXCBZBSUTOFU #SPXOT4UBEJVN 0QFOCBSXJUIXJOFBOE (SFBU-BLFT#FFS Music: #FDLZ#PZEBOE3FBM-JGF )PTUFECZ3BWFOOB.JDFMMJPG 7 Silent auction includes travel, art, services Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 16 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 23 AUG 11 COMMUNITY EVENTS View more events and post your own on the Observer homepage at www.wbvobserver.com. August 26, 11 a.m.-noon between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to qualify. Awards Clague Road UCC, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted sert, a live auction and raffles. For more informa- Group for Older Adults with Cancer announcements will be made at 2 p.m. during the tion, visit http://www.nchealthministry.org/events. Individuals who are coping with a cancer diagnosis Community Block Party. August 31, 6-7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets for the gala, call Jeanine Gergel come together for mutual support and an oppor- Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Rain Barrel Workshop at 216-228-7878, ext. 107. tunity to discuss issues important to older adults. Ridge Rd. See details on page 6 of this issue. Westwood Country Club, Rocky River Contact Betsy Kohn at 216-595-9546 with any Bay Community House, 303 Cahoon Rd. August 27, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. questions. August 31, 7-8 p.m. The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake Free Community Block Party Free Genealogical Research Session See the story on page 2 of this issue. Drumming for Health If you need help getting started with researching August 27, 9:30-11 a.m. Westlake UMC, 27650 Center Ridge Rd. Join us for a fun and enlightening evening of drum- your family tree or have come to a brick wall in your City of Westlake Bicentennial Bake Off ming. Learn about the positive effects of drumming quest, just bring what information you have col- To celebrate the bicentennial, an old-fashioned August 27, 5-6:30 p.m. on your health. Drums are provided. Advance lected thus far to this help session. Members of the bake off will be held in conjunction with the free FREE West Shore Community Meal registration required, 216-595-9546. Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Community Block Party at Westlake UMC. Baked All ages are welcome to enjoy a free community The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake Society will help you plan your next step. goods can include any homemade cake, pie, meal that includes Rocky River’s award-winning Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. cookie, dessert, sweet bread, etc. All submissions “Zog Dogs,” macaroni salad, 3-bean salad, water- Sept. 1, 6:30-9:30 p.m. must be homemade and received at the church melon and beverages. No carry-out meals available. North Coast Health Ministry’s Silver Celebration Accessible to the physically challenged. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner and des- tragedy stuck when one flyer hit a house caus- thing. We first saw John F. Kennedy and his It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation LABOR ing injury and death, ending the races here wife there in the ballroom where Kennedy pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so continued from front page forever. gave a short but enthusiastic talk while Jackie much of the nation’s strength, freedom, and My dad, a sales engineer, had a part-time sat close by. At age 20, I was impressed with leadership – the American worker.” Seasoned folks like me remember how we business – The Filt-Air Company – in our him but thought his speech needed more As each holiday came this year, I could always went back to school the day after Labor basement, making custom size air filters for substance. I’ll always regret standing a few not help but think of those willing and able Day (with new corduroy pants whistling as we furnaces and air conditioners. It did enough feet from him later in the park that I didn’t ask to work without jobs, reminding those of us walked). Now the young people start school in business that relatives in other towns also to shake his hand. with work to how lucky we are, and how much August, but then they do seem to get more days had subsidiary shops in their basements. My As created and initially celebrated, Labor we should try to help the unemployed in any off during the year than we did. Maybe getting a parents’ annual Filt-Air Company Picnic in Day was meant to “exhibit to the public the way we can. As we attend parades or picnics long weekend so soon after starting takes some our backyard on Labor Day was always a neat strength and esprit de corps of the trade and attended by politicians let’s ask them for spe- of the sting out of Labor Day for them. event that brought family to our house for labor organizations.” Now it honors all those cifics on what they are doing to create jobs Labor Day is also marked for me by the good times. (My first beer probably came from who work or who did in any endeavor. As the and maybe next year, those now unemployed Cleveland Air Races, family picnics and an the keg when no one was looking.) U.S. Department of Labor puts it: “The vital will be with us, looking forward to a three-day annual political event. Other significant memories of the day force of labor added materially to the highest weekend. Our annual Air Show is great but the came later when I went with my dad to the standard of living and the greatest production Have a great holiday! Annual Cleveland Air Races were really spe- Annual Democratic Steer Roast at Euclid the world has ever known and has brought cial, always drawing national attention as Beach. We shared a love of politics and enjoyed us closer to the realization of our traditional competitors raced around pylons in Lake Erie seeing local politicians up close doing their ideals of economic and political democracy. in view of large crowds on shore. Eventually Big interview coming up? Is your resume flawless? 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