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Thursday, October 22 twilight and the changing of Continued on page 2 seasons. see details on page 13 VILLAGER BEAT Richard Roberts LeBron James Look Who Came to Town! NO STARS IN HIS star who was no less than the EYES: We certainly have NBA’s Most Valuable the privilege to take photos Player last year! of some great personalities LeBron made an ap- She’s Got the Look! as part of a community pearance at Crocker Park. Cassie Goodman of Lutheran Hospital nailed the retro- newspaper! He was there for a book- fashion look perfectly with her ensemble for ‘Moonlight It Won’t Rain on Her Parade! Last week, top billing signing gig in support of his in the City’ at The Silver Grille at Higbee’s downtown. Streamers from a plastic umbrella made for a great went to LeBron James, the Westlake High Homecoming parade prop! 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The line Up close and in person, son to connect with the com- More nostalgia was in began to move and LeBron of how things were! ing Stars.” LeBron James comes across munity. $6 seats, a league “Thanks for the Memo- the air two weeks ago with It was quite an experi- etched a carefully inscribed as a down-to-earth guy with championship, down years a trip to the old Higbee’s autograph inside each cover. ries.” That was legendary ence! People began lining kind eyes who just happens for the Indians and Browns. comedian Bob Hope’s Building in downtown up the night before his 7 After about 10 minutes, to also be a superstar. It all spelled good things for Cleveland for a Lutheran media was asked to leave. theme song. p.m. appearance time. Lines THE REST OF THE the Crushers. Ironcially, Bob Hope Hospital Benefit at The Sil- snaked around the store, up “That’s it, folks. Thank STORY: “And now,” as They used their inaugu- ver Grille! you.” was in town two weeks ago! and down book aisles and Paul Harvey used to say, ral campaign for some real Actually the nephew and Memories and recipes! then outside as hopeful fans If you were a photog- “The rest of the story…..” community-level connectiv- The Silver Grille is as sym- rapher and didn’t get the namesake of the iconic TV waited patiently. As all turned to walk ity. Many were pleased to and film star, Bob Hope the bolic as it gets when you talk Media was cordoned shot, well, it was a little like out of media central at the get to know Josh Fiaola, about Cleveland’s glory going for a three-pointer at younger was at a huge USO off about 10 feet from LeBron book-signing at Crusher pitcher who lived at Benefit hosted at Sweetbriar days! LeBron’s signing table. the buzzer! Border’s, the REAL photo- The Belvedere of Westlake. Lifelong Clevelanders We liked seeing Golf Course in Avon Lake. Most of us were sitting on opportunity of the day ap- He was virtually adopted as You can read all define their childhood the floor by the time LeBron LeBron a lot, though! Sure, peared! a grandson by the residents memories with recollections he is as big a name as they about it elsewhere in and his entourage arrived. It was the dozens and of the senior living apart- today’s Villager. of intricate window dis- We were advised that come in sports these days. dozens of people who were ment complex. His team Continued on page 5 LeBron would take no ques- So you wonder, off the straining over the top of made the playoffs, battled tions. “TV people, please court, what is he like? This book racks, standing on tip- back from a 2-0 deficit in put your microphones away. book-signing was about as toes and peering around pil- the championship series and LeBron will be available for close as we figure we’ll ever lars to catch a glimpse of the then rallied to win it all. video and photos only and get to meeting LeBron in Cavs superstar. Most had What a year! then begin his book sign- person. But what is he like cell phone cameras beamed 84-year old Meta Den- ing.” up close and away from the his way and all were look- nis, who has been living at A ripple of excitement competitive arena we see ing for any little bit of The Belverdere for four swept through Borders as him in professionally? memorabilia they could years, put it best when she men with the soon-to-be- Well, here’s our take. grab from the appearance. said Faiola’s arrival was the autographed books rolled Don’t laugh. Quite a sight ! One we most exciting thing to hap- them in on dollies. He has kind eyes. won’t soon forget. Check pen since a good Elvis im- A few moments later, And he took the time to out today’s Crocker Park personator showed up! LeBron appeared. He held look every kid who came to Press or visit Well, Josh may never up a copy of his book for the table in the eye. Before TheVillagerNewspaper.com be as big as Elvis or LeBron for a look at LeBron-ma- James, but his presence at nia at Crocker Park. The Belvedere this year did OPTICAL SHOWCASE SPEAKING OF as much for the community Serving the western suburbs for SPORTS: What a year as James’s book-signing at Sover 25 years with everyday lower for the Lake Erie Crush- Crocker Park! Congratula- prices, better personal care, and ers! Who knew, on that tions on a great year! WHEN YOU GO TO fabulous frame selection chilly afternoon last May, that the Crushers of the THE DOCTOR, does the Frontier Baseball League thought ever cross your Eye Exams COMPARE AND SEE mind that he might feel by would have surpassed the Appointment accomplishments of our worse than you do? 27311 Wolf Rd, Bay Village heartbreakers, the Indi- We never do. We just Phone: (440) 871-0036 ans and Browns this sea- worry about our own prob- Hours: Mon & Thur 10-8 • Tues & Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5 son! When the Crushers lems….. Last Sunday, we were privileged to see famed Faith Healer and TV evan- gelist Richard Roberts in Westlake. That is part of the fun of journalism. One day you can be taking pictures of Just Like Downtown! LeBron James, and a few Looking good! Tammy Shella, Mary Matzinger and days later Richard Rob- Kelly Norris of Lutheran Hospital captured the great erts…. nostalgic look of a trip downtown for ‘Moonlight in Roberts was in town to the City,’ a benefit hosted at The Silver Grille. conduct healing services at Remember when real ladies wore gloves and hats? Continued on page 4 Yep….. Church on the Rise • 3550 Crocker Road • Westlake For more information 440-808-0200 Page 3 - THE VILLAGER - October 1 - 7, 2009 Page 4 - THE VILLAGER - October 1 - 7, 2009 The Guiding Light.... by Dr. Louis Malcmacher of The Healthy Smile Welcome to fall, it is finally In reflecting on what that we can provide. In the upon us and you can just barely see we have come to realize is time frame of the past 35 the leaves on the trees about to that we at The Healthy years, dentistry has become change color. It is among us – one Smile has been around for much more minimally inva- of our most beautiful seasons. Get almost 35 years. Like I said, sive, with faster, easier, and out there and enjoy this wonderful there is something to be said better techniques to insure fall time that we always have.