Property by Pine School Tops List for Retention Projects by JEFF GALLATIN the Residents in That Area

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Nonunion employees receive raise; police, service wage openers OK’d Going for gold BY SUE BOTOS sion of the year on Monday, council ap- Jessica Sassano and Ethan Hall practice their routine at Winterhust ice rink in proved measures boosting the pay of Lakewood. (West Life photo by Sue Botos) Rocky River police patrolmen, sergeants and lieutenants and service department work- After playing the Grinch for four ers by 1 percent in January 2015, and years, City Council has given nonbar- by an additional 1 percent in July. Sim- gaining city employees a happier holi- ilar ordinances for Rocky River waste- day by including a 1.5-percent raise in water treatment plant employees was the 2015 budget. Educators developed new In addition, at its last legislative ses- SEE RAISE, page A8 student tests, speaker says BY KEVIN KELLEY munity members Nov. 12 in the auditorium of Fairview High School. Fairview Park “We want success for all of our stu- New York gunman was convicted dents,” said Shryock, who is also the Ohio’s New Learning Standards – director of curriculum and instruction for 2009 North Olmsted theft the Buckeye State’s official term for for the Bay Village City School Dis- the Common Core State Standards trict. BY JEFF GALLATIN a plea bargain for a theft from a North plus additional standards – will help While Common Core is being im- Olmsted business in 2009, Cuyahoga today’s students become good critical plemented across most of the nation, North Olmsted County court records indicated. thinkers who have the ability to sup- local school boards actually must Ismaaiyl Brinsley, 28, rejected a port their ideas. adopt the standards, and teachers will The gunman who ambushed and plea bargain on a theft charge on Nov. That’s the message Char Shryock, make decisions at the local level on killed two New York City police offi- 5, 2009, while appearing before Cuya- leader of the Ohio Educator Leader how they are taught, Shryock said. cers in their cruiser several days ago hoga County Common Pleas Court Cadre, a group working with the Ohio Consistency across states will be ben- even had issues with law enforcement GUNMAN Department of Education to help edu- eficial for students whose families in this area when he initially rejected SEE , page A9 cators implement Common Core and related tests, gave to parents and com- SEE COMMON CORE, page A8

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Officials with and supporters of the costs for Phase II construction would be used for students in preschool through Many parents in Westlake have previ- Westlake City Schools are seeking the offset by the scheduled reduction in taxes. grade two; grades three and four; or pre- ously expressed a preference for a neigh- community’s input on the next step in re- Members of the public have been in- school through grade four, according to borhood elementary school configuration. vitalizing the district’s facilities at the el- vited to complete an online survey regard- Lesko. The Dover Center Road property A volunteer group of community mem- ementary school level. ing the future of the district’s elementary currently contains the new Lee Burneson bers called the 20/20 Vision Committee is The elementary schools are the target schools. The survey can be found at Middle School, Dover Intermediate School currently studying the various options for of a second phase of an overall plan to up- www.surveymonkey.com/s/PhaseIIFacili- and Dover Elementary School. Dover Ele- the district’s elementary schools. grade the district’s school buildings. ties. Additional information regarding the mentary would be torn down if a new Chris Kennedy, the chairwoman of Cit- Under Phase I, the new Westlake High Phase II process can be found on the dis- building were constructed on the fields at izens for Westlake Schools, a community School and Lee Burneson Middle School trict’s website at http://www.westlake.k12. the west end of the property. action committee formed to promote and were constructed, and the old Lee Burne- oh.us/about/facilities/phasell/Pages/de- The Lesko presentation offered three support the Westlake City Schools, is en- son building was renovated to serve as an fault.aspx. possibilities: couraging residents to share their opinions intermediate school. Those construction A key decision to be made is whether • The construction of two new with the 20/20 Vision Committee and the projects were funded through an $84 mil- to maintain the district’s current neighbor- schools – one for preschool through grade district. lion bond issue that voters approved by a hood school configuration, which will two and one for grades three and four. The “Westlake City Schools belong to our 55.4 to 44.6 percent margin in May 2010. maintain more buildings closer to chil- estimated cost is $38.5 million. community, thus input on their condition The measure is costing homeowners dren’s homes. The alternative would be a • The construction of two new pre- and development is critical to the process,” $8.68 per month for every $100,000 in grade-level configuration, with fewer, school through grade four buildings. The Kennedy said in a recent e-mail to com- home value. larger school buildings that would be more cost is estimated at $38.2 million. munity members. Two public meetings on Phase II took efficient to maintain and operate. Another • The construction of one new building Interim Superintendent Geoff Palmer, place earlier this year, in April and Octo- decision is whether to renovate existing for preschoolers through grade four at an who has said nothing regarding the facili- ber. While the district has not set any buildings or construct new ones. estimated cost of $34.2 million. ties has been predetermined, indicated the timetable for deciding what course of ac- At an Oct. 23 public meeting, Lesko Ar- Several locations are feasible for the 18-question online survey will likely be tion to take, the expiration of certain dis- chitects officials presented several options, new buildings, Lesko officials said. operational until the middle of January. Rocky River schools refund bonds, save $1.7 million BY KEVIN KELLEY tions in the interest subsidy paid by the “We’ve been working on this for the a timing issue. We’re happy to report that federal government which was instituted past several months,” said Markus, we will save $1.7 million. A month ago, Westlake as part of the federal budget sequestra- adding that during the past week, every- we projected $400,000 to $500,000. We tion in 2013. thing lined up for the refunding. “It was couldn’t have asked for better results.” The Rocky River school district will Build America Bonds are taxable mu- save taxpayers almost $1.7 million nicipal bonds that carry special tax cred- through the refunding of bonds issued in its and federal subsidies, with the 2010. purpose of reducing the cost of borrow- ROCKY RIVER Chatter At the last board of education session ing for state and local governments. They of the year, district treasurer Greg were created under the American Re- BY SUE BOTOS Markus reported that $2.8 million of covery and Reinvestment Act signed into Build America Bonds, issued in Septem- law by President Barack Obama in Feb- PUT A LID ON IT: At its last legislative cost. She said any additional money ber of 2010, have been refunded with tax ruary of 2009. The program expired in session of the year, City Council will be provided by donations from the exempt bonds, resulting in the savings. December of 2010. approved legislation accepting a senior center. “We planned on doing this eventu- Markus further explained that the re- $150,000 Community Development ally, and now was the right time,” said funding was made possible on a “call Block Grant from Cuyahoga County HELP WANTED: Mayor Pam Bobst Markus. He added that the move would provision” that was part of the 2010 for repairs to the senior center roof. has announced that the city is looking reduce the interest cost paid over the life bond issue while significant savings Safety-service Director Mary Kay to hire seasonal plow operators for of the bonds. The refunding of these were achieved due to the present low in- Costello said that the funds will cover the upcoming season. Applicants bonds also allows the district to elimi- terest rate environment as well as the the majority of the roof, but replace- must have a commercial driver’s li- nate the uncertainty of further reduc- district’s strong credit rating. ment of skylights may add on to the cense (CDL).

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The teams will be Special Events meet many of the goals set in the cur- headed by school board members and are made even more special rent strategic plan, such as major reno- will meet four evenings, April 20 and vations to all buildings, especially the 27 and May 4 and 11. when you let Bistro 83 high school, in the areas of infrastruc- Anderson said that 22 individuals host your party! ture, security and energy efficiency. As have already responded to the district’s a result, updating of the plan will top request for volunteers. “We’re really the school board’s list of New Year’s pleased with the response and we’re resolutions for 2015. pleased to get this up and going,” An- The district is now looking for com- derson said. munity members interested in partici- “We are asking for volunteers so pating on one of seven teams that will that the strategic plan is made by the revamp the strategic plan for the next residents and we are running the five to 10 years. schools the way the community wants 3x8 Assistant Superintendent Liz An- them run,” she said. “This gives us big derson explained at a recent board of goals that we will accomplish. We Bistro 83 education meeting that the district want to make sure this strategic plan is road map is set for 10 years, but is “re- as successful as the old one.” calibrated” about every five. She added Superintendent Michael Shoaf has COLOR that the process will be “stakeholder- characterized the process as an “op- driven,” with internal and external portunity to draw on the wealth of tal- stakeholders reviewing the progress ent in Rocky River, using collective made during the first five years of the genius to identify and review the op- plan and realigning its direction. portunities and challenges ahead in the A core planning team will study the coming years.” accomplishments made in six strategic Community members interested in areas since the master plan’s debut in participating on one of the seven teams the fall of 2009. These divisions infor the district’s strategic planning re- BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY clude communications, curriculum model are encouraged to visit the and co-curriculum, facilities, finance, schools’ website (www.rrcs.org) and Bistro 83 invites guests to discover the sensational avors of a seasonally-inspired menu and an human resources and technology. 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Best Casual Dining school district $2 million Best Patio Dining THE PREMIER BISTRO AND WINE BAR ON THE WESTSIDE BY KEVIN KELLEY and Reinvestment Act to stimulate the economy. The goal was to lower the Westlake cost of borrowing for state and local governments in financing new projects Westlake Montessori Westlake City Schools will save by offering tax credits or federal subsi- more than $2 million in future interest dies for bondholders and state and & Child Care Center costs through debt restructuring. local governmental bond issuers. Mark Pepera, the district’s treasurer, Pepera will finalize the deal over the 26830 Detroit Rd. • 440-835-5858 said he took advantage of historically next few weeks. My name is Stephenie to work at low interest rates and the district’s AA+ “The WCSD and the Board of Edu- Loris, I am the Montessori their own pace credit rating from Standard & Poor’s to cation have always looked for opportu- Directress at Westlake with materials refund the district’s Build America nities to save our taxpayers money, and Montessori School. they have Bonds. Along with saving interest this is another example of such an op- For the past 13 years I chosen from costs, the move also eliminates any re- portunity,” school board member Tom have had the pleasure of one of the seven different liance on the federal government for Mays said in a statement. “Not only teaching students the areas, which include subsidies. wonderful methods of Maria sensorial, math, geography, will the total savings be in excess of $2 Montessori. I began my language, science, art and “We pride ourselves in looking for million, but we also prevent any future education at Bowling Green practical life. financial opportunities such as these,” involvement by the federal government State University and later The Montessori Method Pepera said. “The positive results of the by refinancing these bonds.” obtained my AMS Stephenie Loris with student. of Education really means sale will eliminate government risk and Earlier this month, Standard & Montessori certification from the North a lot to me because I observe on a daily basis save our taxpayers over $2 million.” Poor’s Ratings Services reaffirmed the American Montessori Training Center. I am a just how successful children can be when they Build America bonds were intro- district’s AA+ long-term rating based wife and mother of three children that keep me are free to develop at their own pace. I see my duced in 2009 as part of the Obama’s on the strength of the Westlake com- very busy when I am not teaching. students grow and obtain critical life skills such administration’s American Recovery munity and the school district. The main purpose of a Montessori School is as problem solving skills, creative thinking, to provide a carefully prepared, stimulating persistence and concentration skills which will environment which will help the child develop ensure a positive future. I am pleased to share a positive attitude about school, self-confidence3x8the Montessori Method of Education with you and good learning habits.WL The children Montessori are free at Westlake Montessori School. My name is Diane University. Straight from the Heart Raffle Runner. I have been I have an ten year old employed at Westlake COLOR son, Zane, who actually Montessori & Child Care attended Independence features $100,000 Grand Prize! Center since February of Montessori when he was 2012. 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Elections are the quickest example: One person votes for the income tax rate increase in Rocky River while his neighbor votes against it. One of them will be unsatisfied. We can’t, all of us, have everything we want: not our way, not riches, not the ability to fix everything that is wrong. The only thing any of us could feel utterly entitled to is our opinion. Well, there’s that. Even then, though, holding on to our own opinion of something to the exclusion of other ideas is detrimental to society. There is no good in exchanging ideas or opinions if we don’t give time to thinking about how others feel. Ironically enough, the happiest new year for everyone is probably one in which we individually sacrifice happiness at times for our fellow human beings. That’s making the world a better place.

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the LA Times. According to a 2013 re- is necessary to keep us safe, and not gathering devices helps local law en- Saving good will port by the Department of Veterans af- as a revenue generator or to fulfill forcement keep tabs on their citizens. To the Editor: fairs there are around 22 suicides a quotas. Yet each fiscal year Rocky Most Rocky River residents are Several years ago, I came to the day an increase from 18 a day found River’s general fund budget has line well aware of how their police oper- conclusion that the genuine warmth in a study from 2010. Earlier this items for “expected” revenue from ate. Whether targeting a car full of and integrity I enjoyed while shop- week the U.S. House passed unani- both police traffic enforcement and River teenagers or young adults ping was becoming extinct. I decided mously the Clay Hunt Suicide Preven- court costs generated for the munici- pulled over for “weaving” or “cross- that whenever I experienced these tion Act named for a marine veteran pal court. Could it be that Rocky ing the center line” to make question- characteristics anywhere, I would ac- who advocated on behalf of veterans River police write all those tickets to able searches for alcohol or drugs; or knowledge them hoping to revive on many issues to include suicide help keep the court in the black? late-night stops for a defective license those old values. prevention. Clay committed suicide Then there is the opportunity for plate light in search of an adult under While furnishing a new home and in May of 2011. The bill that carries River officers working the POPAS pro- the influence; or a constant presence trying to find furniture that fit with Clay's name and costs $22 million sits gram (Police on Patrol Arresting on I-90 – this style of over-policing on what we already had, I found “The in the Senate on hold because Senator Speeders) to earn overtime pay and traffic stops (which might be attrib- Second Look” in Westlake. That’s Tom Coburn a man who voted to bulk-up their pensions. Profits from uted to an officer seeking more “ac- where I met Sally, the subject of this spend $100,000 a minute for two wars the program, primarily targeting I-90 tion” on the job) usually involves a letter. Sally is warm, accommodating says it costs too much. If a vote is not speeders, are used to purchase police negative interaction between the po- and in my view a person of integrity. taken by the Senate this session 1980 pursuit vehicles and high-tech equip- lice and citizens, which doesn’t ex- As I said before, this is rare in today’s veterans will have died from suicide ment to catch more speeders, and actly build good-will between them. world. by the time it is reintroduced next consequently, more revenue. As de- In another West Life article referenc- So now I had to add – acknowledge year. The cost of going to war doesn't tailed in a recent West Life article, the ing recent events Chief Stillman said, – Sally to my “to do” list as I prom- end when the troops come home. purchase of another speed monitoring “This is not a good time for law en- ised myself years ago. Hopefully we Mark Szabo device – Shield 12 - will provide data forcement in the history our country.” can save “good will” from extinction. Rocky River on the travels of River residents in With River’s style of traffic enforce- It only takes a few minutes a day! their neighborhoods. On the new ment and monitoring of residents, and Nancy Siegfried piece of equipment Chief Stillman is the deadly approach used in Cleve- Grafton Is it any wonder? quoted as saying, “It’s amazing the land and around the nation, is it any To the Editor: amount of data we can get. We’ve wonder that a portion of our citizenry The recent Cleveland.com survey only touched the surface of what this doesn’t have a love affair with law en- Cost of war “Is your suburb a speed trap?” con- thing can do.” This, along with their forcement. To the Editor: firms what most Westshore residents radar detectors, vehicle license plate William F. Ruper In 1999 a few days after I arrived at already know – Rocky River police readers, and other electronic data- Rocky River my barracks to begin my training at are champions at writing traffic cita- the Advanced Electronics Technical tions. Of the 55 suburban communi- Core to become a Fire Controlman, a ties surveyed, River came in 14, fellow shipmate was found dead from exceeded on the west side only by suicide in his room. In 2008 I de- Brooklyn Heights and, of course, Lin- ployed for a second time to Iraq. The ndale. The remainder of the top ticket unit mine was replacing left a me- writers were small villages in the mento from a staff sergeant who had A Message to eastern suburbs. Calculated by popu- killed himself during their deploy- lation on a per-capita basis of cita- ment. Several months into our de- tions written, River was the largest ployment we were locked down in community in the top tier. Interest- Our Readers… our CHUs after a soldier had taken his ingly, the combined population of all life. Over a month ago I learned that the communities ahead of Rocky someone I had served in the Army River didn’t add up to River’s total with had overdosed. These are a few population, truly making our city Please Note: West Life will NOT be times suicide has impacted my life. unique amongst the group. Mayor Suicides by young service members Bobst and Police Chief Stillman are and veterans is disproportionately surely proud of our Linndale-esque publishing a Wednesday, higher than the rest of the country ac- approach to traffic enforcement. Natu- cording to an article from last year by rally, the discourse is always that this December 31, 2014, issue. Our regular

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We did have two officers in the arranged by Rivchun 32 $1,000 Cash Rafﬂe tickets can be purchased Jewelers worked to benefit the Village Project police academy, who wouldn’t be eligible, 33 50” Television with a special project. and a female officer on the department.” 11 $3,000 Cash for $100 each or 3 for $200. 34 $500 Gas Card Normal department policy for facial Spaetzel himself grew a small beard to 12 Fur Jacket, 35 50 Bottles of Wine, hair only allows mustaches. However, take part. arranged by Fur Allure after hearing requests from several officers “It’s something I wanted to help with arranged by For more information or to register, 13 7-night Caribbean Rozi’s Wine House to be allowed to grow beards, Bay Village as well,” he said. “We had some pretty in- Cruise for two Police Chief Mark Spaetzel said he de- teresting variations,” he said. “We had 36 Day at the Spa visit www.straightfromtheheartevent.org for two, cided to use the interest to help a local or- some goatees, we had officers use them to 14 Diamond Double or call 216.476.7061. Halo Necklace, donated by Charles ganization. He told department members grow in with a mustache and we had one arranged by Rivchun Scott Salon & Day Spas he would let them grow beards if they full facial beard.” Jewelers 37 Hewlett Packard would pay $20 each month to a fund Spaetzel said the department didn’t get 15 5-day trip for two Notebook which would be donated to a local char- much reaction from the general public to to California Wine 38 $250 Gas Card ity. This led to the department being able the new facial hair. Country 39 Panasonic Wireless to give a check for $540 to the Village Proj- “We really didn’t get too much com- 16 $2,000 Cash Sound System ect, which provides meals and other sup- ment,” he said. “I guess people didn’t no- 17 5-day trip for four to 40 Samsung Galaxy port to families dealing with cancer. tice or thought they were neat and fit with Walt Disney World Tablet It was something the North Olmsted what we normally do.” 18 $2,000 Cash * Cash options available for 2, 3, department did a while back,” Spaetzel One individual that noticed and ap- and 5, at 75% of prize value 19 3-night trip for two All trips arranged by said. “It was a good way to do something preciated it was Barb Harrell, head of the to San Antonio River Independence Travel fun and different and at the same time do Village Project. All electronics arranged by Walk CompSource something good in the community, “It’s great to get that kind of support 20 Weekend Getaway for which is important to our department be- from our local police department,”she two to New York City cause we also want to be involved in our said. “We really appreciate what they did community in other ways besides police and the fact that they wanted to help with work.” what we do here.” Spaetzel said he settled on the Village Spaetzel said the department was glad Project because it is based in Bay Village to help. Hot Diggity Dog, Inc. and benefits residents in the city. “It turned out really well and we’re PROFESSIONAL PET CARE SERVICES “It’s done a lot of good work for people looking forward to doing something like since it formed a few years ago,” he said. this again next year,” he said. Personal In-Home Pet Care For All Domesticated Animals Busy Work Schedule? 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City workers will no longer store and “That costs us employee time and 440.871.9245 compost leaves gathered during the city’s money to set up the cleaning,” he said. annual fall leaf pickups. “We looked into setting up a permanent WWW.HOTDIGGITYDOGUSA.COM Safety-service Director Don Glauner line and cleanup setup at the Bradley Road told City Council during Dec. 16 commit- site and found it would cost $35,000. Plus, tee meetings that the administration de- if we keep storing them, there still would cided earlier this month not to store and be the potential for future problems. We Foot and Ankle compost leaves gathered during the city’s just decided it would be more cost-effec- Specialists annual leaf pickups. Instead, companies tive to include in future contracts for leaf that pick the leaves will be asked as part of pickup to have the company doing the future contracts to take them away for dis- pickups throughout the city take them to posal. He said potential problems with the the Valley View site or wherever they federal Environmental Protection Agency would dispose of them.” and complaints from residents around the Since the leaf program was already Bradley Road site prompted the move. well underway this year when the deci- Specializing in: Glauner cited the potential of a $10,000 sion was made to close the city’s Bradley • Heel Pain fine each time a resident complains about Road storage site for good, Glauner said leachate (liquid runoff from stored leaves), the city obtained a temporary storage per- COMPLIMENTARY • Diabetic Foot3x4 Care leaves blowing onto their properties from mit. REFRESHMENTS the storage areas or the smell from the de- “It’s like a transfer station, where you AVAILABLE WHILE • Surgical Correction of Foot Problems YOU WAIT. 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Glauner said this usually consists after the pickup.” of city workers either getting a line run Glauner said the city administration is To Kids of All Ages… from the leachate in the storage into sani- reviewing different options for what to do tary sewers, or cleaning smelly leaves or with the property where the leaves were ones that are blowing onto nearby resi- stored. Have a Happy and Safe Winter Break! A8 WEST LIFE December 24, 2014

RAISE, from page A1 to a three-year contract in 2013 calling Under the agreement, a beginning across the board got a raise. In 2012, for a two-year pay deferment, a 1-per- patrolman will make $53,137.97 as of Bobst said the establishment of one-year also given the go-ahead. cent raise in January 2015 and a negoti- Jan. 1, and $53,669.35 in July. An officer mandatory unpaid furloughs one day The chairman of the Safety Commit- ation reopener in January 2016. with four years of service will make per month actually cut nonunion em- tee, Ward 1 Councilman Tom Hunt, ex- Mayor Pam Bobst stated that the pay $69,465.12 in January and $70,159 in ployee wages by 4.6 percent. plained that in January 2013, bargaining increases do not apply to elected offi- July. Compensation for sergeants will “That takes the projected average units for the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevo- cials such as herself, law Director Andy rise from $78,861.64 in January to (earnings) below 1 percent by the end of lent Association and District 54 Inter- Bemer or City Council members. In- $79,650.26 in July, and for lieutenants, 2015,” Bobst said. national Association of Machinists and cluded in the pay raises are all depart- a January salary of $89,113.64 will go In addition, Bobst said there are on- Aerospace Workers each agreed to a ment directors, plus the chief of police up to $90,000. going increases to police and fire pen- three-year pact calling for a pay freeze and fire chief, who do not negotiate For service workers, hourly wages sion funds, which members must pay in 2013 and 2014, with wage reopeners their contracts through collective bar- will range between $13.38 and $25.16 for, as well as steadily rising health care for the 1-percent increases in January gaining. in January 2014 to $13.52 and $25.41 in costs. Employees will contribute 15 per- and July. “Additionally, the contracts Bobst also emphasized that funds July. cent to their deductible, through Med- call for a $400 one-time yearly outer- from the recently passed 0.5-percent in- “Managing this was critically impor- ical Mutual in 2015, after paying 14 wear allowance,” Hunt said. come tax increase will not be directly tant,” Bobst told West Life. “This is rea- percent in 2014 and 13 percent in 2013. Council recently came to terms with used for salaries; however, the dollars sonable and something we can sustain.” Since 2008, the city has slashed part- wastewater treatment plant employees will take pressure off of the general In 2010, Bobst said that nonunion time hourly pay by $75,612. “We have in a similar agreement. The only excep- fund, freeing up money for capital im- employees received a 2.5-percent pay far fewer part-time employees, and our tions to the overall pay hike are mem- provement projects and equipment pur- hike. When the recession hit the city full-time employees are working much bers of the fire department, who agreed chases. budget full force in 2011, no workers harder,” Bobst stated.

COMMON CORE, from page A1 learning, to be able to do something cause the next grade is going to build The new tests, which Shryock ac- with their knowledge. on those math skills.” knowledged are different from those move, she added. “We want kids to have knowledge In the past, she said, teachers often students are used to, are designed to Common Core includes fewer stan- that they can use and apply and share spent the first eight weeks of the school have students give evidence of their dards that are more focused, Shryock and build on, not just memorize and year reviewing what had been learned learning. explained. check off and move on,” she said. the previous year. The result, she said, “It’s not the 100-question, multiple- “We wanted fewer standards that In language arts classes, the goal will was that teachers taught a little bit of choice test, with a random question were clearer and actionable – that we be to integrate reading and writing everything in each grade. That will be order,” she said. “They’re questions could actually look at and teach to and skills across academic subjects and done away with. that are put in an order that get kids not (consisting of) generic terms like build knowledge through content-rich Another misconception, she said, is thinking toward what they need to do, ‘understand,’” Shryock said. nonfiction. Students will need to read that students will not be required to which is writing an essay.” However, having fewer standards from many different sources, not just memorize math facts. Shryock said state law prohibits stu- does not mean that learning has been textbooks, Shryock said. But, she Some of the concerns about the new dents’ data from the assessments to be “dumbed down,” she said. added, it’s a misconception that stu- standards has surrounded how stu- sold or disseminated. The goal of the new standards is to dents will no longer read from classic dents will be tested. The Partnership Shannon Saltsman, an Olmsted make learning more rigorous, she said. literature. for Assessment of Readiness for College Falls resident with an organization “Teachers should not have to have a In math, specific grades will focus and Careers (PARCC), a consortium of called Stop Common Core, left litera- checklist on the wall of standards that on a select number of specific skills. states developing new assessments, ture on cars in the high school parking they’re supposed to be covering during “From grade to grade, we have some had input from teachers, including lot before Shryock’s talk. She told their class ... That’s not the kind of real specific learning targets for kids,” many from Ohio, Shryock said. West Life she’s not satisfied student learning we want for our children,” Shryock said. “There are definite math “PARRC is not a nameless, faceless data will be safe. The new standards Shryock said. “We want our students to pieces you need to know before you testing company,” Shryock said. “I am are also developmentally inappropri- really be able to dig deeper into their walk out the door to the next grade, be- PARCC.” ate, Saltsman said.

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PROJECTS, from page A1 he said the district will continue to keep municipal officials ‘in the loop’ about how the different projects are pro- gressing. School officials have said the new sixth through 12th-grade school replacing the current middle and high schools will be designed so as to not cause any flooding problems. They also have said they will work with the city to deal with current flooding issues, such as in the Pine and Chestnut schools areas. Residents of those areas have been vocal at city meetings about damages sustained from flooding on their homes and properties whenever there is a major rainstorm. After a May 12 storm earlier this year caused thou- sands of dollars of damage to homes and businesses throughout the city, the city has held three community meetings to listen to residents and discuss steps it is taking to deal with flooding issues. Kennedy revealed the discussions with the schools at the second meeting and North Olmsted city and school district officials continue to discuss the city possibly buying district-owned his plans for using $1 million in bond-financed retention property near Pine School so the city could build a retention basin. Mayor Kevin Kennedy has said if the city can projects at the third. buy the property, the basin would go behind the pond near the school as seen in this graphic. (Graphic courtesy Neither chief executive wanted to discuss specifics on of North Olmsted School District) the possible sale of the Pine School property, but Kennedy emphasized it would be behind the creek and that there Pine Ridge. That’s why we’re going to be setting up these “We’ve been talking for a while, so we’d need to get an would be fences and other measures taken to shield the retention areas.” answer from the school district about selling the prop- retention area from school activities and nearby residen- Now that City Council has approved the bond-fi- erty,” he said. “If they do, we’ll go ahead with building a tial areas. nancing for the projects, Kennedy said he would like to retention area on the property. If they decide not to, then “The retention areas are the way to go,” he said. “We’re have the city begin to move ahead with the retention we ll work on other projects and let the residents of the aware of the problems for residential areas like Sandy and areas. areas work with the schools on that issue.”

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He said been drinking. resident reported that a package was area police investigating a series of officers are continuing to investigate. delivered and had been stolen packages being stolen from front He also suggested that people ask a The Grinch strikes On Dec. 14, a woman reported that porches of homes during this holiday neighbor or someone they know who An employee of the Rustic Restau- the driver’s side window was broken season. will be home during the day if they can rant on Center Ridge Road called po- out of her vehicle while it was parked Department officials said officers re- have packages delivered to their resi- lice on Dec. 13 at 8:15 p.m. to report on Detroit Road. ceived three reports in the last 10 days. dences for them. that the office door had been broken. It On Dec. 11 and again on Friday, resi- was determined that another employee dents in the 24000 block of Lake Road NORTH OLMSTED reported several packages were stolen FAIRVIEW PARK had stolen a large amount of cash, and off their front porch. On Dec. 17, a Can- the man was later located at a Cleve- land residence. His vehicle was im- Not Razr sharp terbury Road resident told police she One dead, three injured had two packages stolen off her front pounded, and a later inventory An area man is facing a theft charge porch. in Fairview Park car crash recovered some of the money. The em- after police said he stole a Razr trade- A woman died and three other peo- ployee, who admitted to stealing to in phone from the Verizon Kiosk where Calling it in ple were injured after a two-car acci- support a drug addiction, was charged he worked in Great Northern Mall. A 43-year-old Wickliffe woman is dent on Lorain Road at W. 204th Street with breaking and entering, with more Police said the store manager told facing charges of operating a motor ve- on Dec. 20. charges pending. them the worker had received the hicle under the influence after police Fairview Park police Lt. Paul Shep- phone as a $15 trade-in on Dec. 15. said they stopped the vehicle she was herd said that preliminary reports Packing heat However, instead of preparing it to driving on Kenilworth near Lake Road show that at 9:25 a.m., a vehicle driven An officer stopped a vehicle on be shipped to the corporate offices, the early Dec. 17. by Linda McAleer, 62, of North Olm- Wagar Road late on Dec. 12, that did manager told police the worker had Police said another driver called the sted, veered left of center, in the west- not have a functioning license plate instead classified it as a free phone department at 12:44 a.m. to report a bound lane of Lorain, hitting an light. The officer spoke to the driver, and taken it home. Police said after possible drunk driver. After an officer eastbound vehicle head on. The two who had glossy, bloodshot eyes and a being confronted by the manager, stopped the vehicle, the officer sus- occupants of each car were transported strong odor of marijuana about his per- the worker had brought the phone pected the driver had been drinking. to Fairview Hospital, where McAleer son. The driver admitted to having back. Police said the alleged thief After failing field sobriety tests, the was pronounced dead. Three others, marijuana and handed a joint to the of- told them he took the phone on im- woman was arrested. including McAleer’s 4-year-old grand- ficer. Both driver and passenger were pulse and had not done anything daughter, who was in the car with her, asked to exit the vehicle and a search like this before. Lock them up were admitted to the hospital. Shep- was conducted, resulting in a loaded A resident in the 26000 block of herd said Fairview Park police and the .40-caliber handgun being located in a Theft didn’t compute Midland told police his unlocked ve- Ohio State Highway Patrol are investi- backpack. The passenger was cited for An area man is facing theft charges hicle had been entered overnight. A gating the exact cause of the crash. possession of marijuana, as was the after Wal-Mart store security told them GPS unit and phone cord was stolen. driver, who was also cited for drug the man had taken a $99 computer paraphernalia, improper handling of a monitor from the business Dec. 12. Financial fraud ROCKY RIVER firearm in a motor vehicle and a non- Store security told police the man Officers are investigating two ap- functioning license plate light. was seen going into the electronics de- parent financial fraud incidents. Naughty list partment where he took the monitor, On Dec. 16, a Canterbury resident An officer observed a juvenile male Humbugs then walked past all the store registers told officers someone had gained trying to enter parked cars in the Rocky On Dec. 16, a Beachwood Drive res- and attempted to leave the store. access to his checking account and River senior center lot on the afternoon ident reported that a strand of lights Store security confronted the man, purchased more than $500 in mer- of Dec. 15. When the officer ap- had been cut for the third time in the then held him for police. Responding chandise. Also on Dec. 16, a West proached the juvenile, cigarettes past two weeks. officers said the man told them he’s Oviatt resident told police someone dropped from the youth’s pocket as he Two tires were slashed on a vehicle not working and was waiting for his had fraudulently used his American walked toward the officer. The youth parked at Beachcliff Market Square. An unemployment check.

Civil rights commissioner to speak on immigration policy BY KEVIN KELLEY “Illegal immigration has a disparate A partner with the Cleveland-based Be- where he served two years. impact on African-American men be- nesch Attorneys at Law firm, Kirsanow’s Kirsanow testified before the Senate Westshore cause these men are disproportionately legal practice focuses on representing Judiciary Committee on the nomina- represented in the low-skilled labor management in employment-related liti- tions of John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Peter Kirsanow, a member of the U.S. force,” Kirsanow wrote in his National gation and contract negotiations. He was Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan to Commission on Civil Rights, will speak Review column. appointed to the Commission on Civil the Supreme Court. on immigration policy at an upcoming “Granting legal status to millions of Rights for two six-year terms by Presi- Kirsanow received his bachelor’s de- meeting of the Westshore Republicans. people who are in the United States ille- dent George W. Bush and a third term by gree from Cornell University in 1976 The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. gally will continue to depress the wages Speaker of the House John Boehner. Kir- and his law degree in 1979 from Cleve- 8 at the Westlake Porter Public Library, and employment opportunities of sanow was also appointed by Bush to land State University’s Cleveland-Mar- 27333 Center Ridge Road. African-American men and teenagers,” the National Labor Relations Board, shall College of Law. Kirsanow has criticized an executive Kirsanow argued. “It also will depress order issued last month by President the wages and employment opportuni- Barack Obama that would shield from ties of African-Americans going for- deportation up to five million illegal im- ward. Since 1986, we have seen that migrants who meet certain requirements. granting legal status to illegal immi- Kirsanow, an African-American, said grants, or even mere rumors that legal the action would in particular harm the status will be granted, increases illegal black community. immigration.”

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The distinctive events around new chefs, culinary series begins with “The Fundamentals of American trends and destination dining experiences. Comfort Food: Coast to Coast Cooking,” presented Catherine St. John, owner of the Western Re- With the 2016 Republican National Convention by Rosander on Jan. 9. Stoker offers “Sexy Cuisine serve School of Cooking, noted, “This is a great looming on the horizon, Cleveland continues its for the Single Lady” on Feb. 27 and “Sexy Cuisine way for those interested in the culinary scene to trend of being on the culinary cutting edge. for the Single Ladies and Fellas” on March 27. get a behind-the-scenes look at how chefs create The Ironwood Cafe in Westlake plans to open “Tempting Tapas” is being taught by Delgado on their culinary magic.” its new West Park location at 17209 Lorain Ave. April 24. 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rev. Oct. 2014 © Eliza Jennings elizajennings.org. WEST LIFE December 24, 2014 A13 AROUND Town BAY VILLAGE St. Angela Merici School WESTLAKE 5 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Forty-plus ex- open house and registration hibitors will be on hand to help plan your St. Angela Merici School, 20830 Lo- day. Admission is $15, with a portion of Dwyer Memorial Senior Center rain Road, a National Blue Ribbon Holiday trash schedule the proceeds to benefit Dress for Success Dwyer Memorial Senior Center, 300 Due to the observance of Christmas Day School of Excellence, will host an open of Cleveland. Space is limited, so call Bryson Lane, will host a variety of pro- and New Year’s Day, the city of Westlake house between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 440-871-8800 for reservations. Wagner’s grams. The senior center will be closed and Rumpke Waste offices will be closed 25. Meet the teachers, staff and stu- of Westlake is located at 30855 Center Christmas Day and Friday. Food For Films Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. There- dents, who will take you on a tour and Ridge Road. For more information, visit will be shown at 1 p.m. Tuesday, featuring fore rubbish and recycling will be on a answer questions. New family tours will www.wagnersofwestlake.com. the film “Words and Pictures.” Bridge les- one-day delayed schedule for Thursday occur from noon to 2 p.m. Open regis- sons begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 7. The six-week and Friday’s routes during these weeks. tration for the 2015-2016 school year be- sessions on Mondays will be beginning gins the same day. Staff members will OLMSTED FALLS and intermediate classes. Save the date for be available to assist you with the Noon Year’s Eve the seventh annual soup cook-off on Jan. The Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 process. To register, bring a birth cer- Friends of the 30. All proceeds from this fundraiser ben- Hilliard Blvd., is hosting a Noon Year’s tificate and baptismal certificate for Olmsted Falls Library efit the Dwyer Center. For more informa- Eve event from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Dec. each child. For more information, During the season of giving, give back tion and to RSVP to programs, call the 31. There will be crafts, snacks and a a registration packet or to schedule to your library and community by sup- center at 440-835-6565. video, featuring “Rudolph’s Shiny New a personal tour on Tuesdays between porting the Friends of the Olmsted Falls Year.” Make sure to come dressed for the the hours of 10 a.m. and noon, Library. All proceeds are returned to the occasion in your best PJs and slippers, as BVWC holiday gifts call 440-333-2126, visit the website library to help pay for children’s and adult The Bay Village Women’s Club has gift there will be contests for them. As the at www.samparish.org, or e-mail the programs. Ways to help are by purchasing items available with a hometown theme. noon hour approaches, there will be a school secretary at mrsharding@sam- used library materials from the ongoing Illustrated with Bay Village landmarks by countdown, complete with sparkling parish.org. and special book sales, volunteering to local artist Jo Theis is the historical afghan, cider. This is a chance for parents and help with special projects and signing up which comes in three color combinations. children to celebrate the New Year as a member of the Friends organization. It sells for $45. The landmark replicas on NORTH OLMSTED in a fun and safe environment. This is a The cost is just $5 for individuals and wood are $10 each. Bay Traditions II recipe family event geared for children ages 3 families. Applications are available at the book, which includes illustrations of mul- North Olmsted Senior Center and older. library, located at 8100 Mapleway Drive. tiple historic homes and civic buildings The North Olmsted Senior Center, with their addresses, can be purchased 28814 Lorain Road, will offer a variety The Gathering Place through the club or at Fragapane Bakery for of programs. Blood pressure checks The Gathering Place, 800 Sharon AROUND TOWN $12. A boxed two-deck set of Bay Village will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Drive, sponsors a variety of support pro- playing cards sells for $10 and is available Monday in the atrium. On Tuesday, the grams. “Young Women with Breast Can- Red Cross Bloodmobile at Dwyer Senior Center, 300 Bryson Lane. knitting and crocheting group will meet cer” will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 6. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile Two-dimensional wooden replicas of Bay at 9:30 a.m. At 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, “Older Adults with Cancer” will meet will be at the following locations: from 10 Village landmarks are also available for enjoy the movie “The Other Side of from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 16. “Pros- a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bay Village purchase. For more information and to Heaven.” For more information or to trate Partners” will meet from 6:30 to 8 Police Department, 28000 Wolf Road; purchase, call 440-871-3075 or 440-334- register, call 440-777-8100. p.m. Jan. 20. Family members are wel- from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Lakewood 7539. Proceeds benefit the community come to this support group. This pro- Woman’s Club Pavilion, 14532 Lake Ave.; work of the Bay Village Women’s Club. Free community meal grams are provided free of charge. For from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at the North A free community meal will be of- more information, visit www.touchedby- Olmsted Branch Library, 27403 Lorain Village Project fered Saturday at Clague Road United cancer.org. Road; from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the On Friday, Iced Cherry will perform at Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Road. Gemini Center, 21225 Lorain Road in Vosh, 1414 Riverside Drive in Lakewood, The meal is served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Westlake Fifty-Plus Fairview Park; from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday for a special show to benefit Village Proj- No carryout is available. Everyone is Westlake Fifty-Plus, 29694 Center at Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 ect. Guest bartenders will be available welcome. The church is accessible to Ridge Road, will host the following pro- Hilliard Blvd.; and from 1 to 7 p.m. Jan. 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with the band start- the physically challenged. Please join grams. The Diabetes Self-Management at the North Olmsted Community Cabin, ing at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include the community for fellowship and good Workshop will be held Mondays at 9 28114 Lorain Road. meatballs, sheet pizzas, wings, a cheese conversation. This meal is provided by a.m., beginning Jan. 5 through Feb. 23 (no board and soft drinks. Admission to Vosh area churches. class Jan. 19 or Feb. 26). RSVP by Mon- Noon Year’s Eve is $5 extra, and valet parking is free. On day. Lunch and Learn will take place at Bring the whole family to the Cleve- Dec. Saturday, the fun is at Around the New Year’s Eve 11 a.m. Jan. 6. This month’s topic is “The land MetroParks Zoo’s Noon Year’s Eve. Corner at 18606 Detroit Ave. in Lake- Bicentennial Bash New You!” presented by Dr. Pandragni. This family-friendly event runs from 10 wood. The donation is $25. These Don’t miss the New Year’s Eve Bi- RSVP by Tuesday. Zentagle will be of- a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31 and features live en- fundraisers will benefit Village Project, centennial Bash at North Olmsted’s his- fered Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on Jan. 6, 13 tertainment, crafts and a special count- which provides meals and extended care toric Springvale Ballroom on Dec. 31. and 20. RSVP by Jan. 2. “Coping With down to noon complete with a ball drop to families experiencing cancer in Avon Your ticket includes appetizers, buffet Grief, Loss or Life Transitions” is avail- over the Welcome Plaza. For more infor- Lake, Bay Village and Rocky River. For dinner and drink tickets, plus a able by appointment. You may schedule mation, visit www.clemetzoo.com or call tickets in advance, visit www.ourvillage- sparkling wine toast. A DJ will provide up to three free support sessions. For 216-661-6500. The zoo is located at 3900 project.com. music for the evening, and stop in the more information and to register for these Wildlife Way, easily accessible from in- photo booth for a souvenir . Invite programs, call 440-899-3544. terstates 71, 90 and 480. FAIRVIEW PARK friends and neighbors to this signature event of North Olmsted’s bicentennial Artists needed ‘Glow at the Garden’ celebration. To purchase tickets, visit Artists of all ages are invited to submit The magic returns to Cleveland Botan- PERI meeting www.celebratenortholmsted.com. their artwork to be displayed at Gardens ical Garden now through Jan 4. Enjoy the Chapter 91 of Public Employee Retirees at Westlake’s “Heart of Art” intergenera- garden clubs’ tree displays, a festive train Inc. will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 13 in the tional art show on Feb. 28. The show is ride, gingerbread decorating and all of lower-level meeting room at the Fairview ROCKY RIVER looking for the best works from profes- your favorite holiday classics performed Park Branch Library, 21255 Lorain Road. sionals and budding artists alike. Art live. The event is free for members. Tick- The guest speaker will be Alicia Huddle- New Year’s Eve skate studios and area schools (preschool, ele- ets are $16 for nonmember adults and $12 ston, community liaison for the Ohio Sen- Recovery Resources’ Community mentary and high school) are also sought, for nonmember children. Cleveland ior Health Insurance Information Program Challenge and Rocky River Recreation and art teachers can submit for all stu- Botanical Garden is located at 11030 East (OHIIP), a division of the Ohio Department Department present a New Year’s Eve dents. Artists may also offer their artwork Blvd. in Cleveland. For more information, of Insurance. She will talk about the dif- Family Skate from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. for sale. “Heart of Art” will be held from call 216-721-1600 or visit www.cbgar- ferent parts and options available to peo- 31 at the Rocky River Hamilton Ice 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at Gardens at West- den.org. ple enrolled in Medicare. She will also Arena, 21018 Hilliard Blvd. Admission lake, 27569 Detroit Road. Entry forms can distribute copies of the current “Guide to is $5 per person and $25 per family be obtained by calling Laura at 440-892- Learn to skate Medicare.” maximum. There will be free skate 9777 or e-mailing Lstump@spectrum- Learn to skate (free) on the rink at rental while supplies last. Pay at the retirement.com. The deadline for sub- Wade Oval in University Circle, on Satur- Fairview Park Senior Life door; no presale tickets. Ages 15 and missions is Feb. 16, with artwork to be days. Early beginner (never been ice skat- Fairview Park Senior Life Office, 20769 younger must be accompanied by an delivered to the Gardens by Feb. 21. ing) will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. Lorain Road, offers a variety of programs. adult. There will be entertainment, Beginner (have been ice skating at least The senior center closes at noon today and food for purchase, door prizes and fun Westlake Historical Society once) will be held from 12:30 to 1 p.m. remains closed Christmas day and Friday. for the whole family. This event is The Westlake Historical Society is of- These free lessons are offered every Sat- SilverSneakers will meet at 10:30 a.m. sponsored by Kiwanis of Rocky River, fering the latest in its “Cat’s Meow” series urday. No preregistration is required. Sim- Monday. Tuesdays at the Movies will be Rocky River Presbyterian Church, St. of historic replicas. The wooden replicas ply show up. shown at 1 p.m. This Tuesday’s feature is Christopher Church and Target. are $20 each. Quantities are limited. “Veronica Mars.” For more information Money raised goes to support the histor- ACT test preparation course and to register, call 440-356-4437. College Club West ical society’s children’s programming. To Polaris Career Center will host an ACT College Club West will continue its reserve a replica or for more information, test preparation course Wednesdays from American Legion monthly gathering at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 21 call 440-808-1961 or e-mail westlakehis- 6 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 7 and con- Post New Year’s Eve at the Don Umerley Civic Center, 21016 [email protected]. Replicas available are tinuing for five weeks. To register or re- American Legion Post 421, 22001 Hilliard Blvd. Take this opportunity to Clague House Museum, Clague Play- ceive more information, call Laura Icardi Brookpark Road, will host a New Year’s unwind after the holiday rush and meet house, Evergreen Cemetery and Bicen- at 330-722-7235 or e-mail acttestprep.info. Eve Gala from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. new friends. This social club is a non- tennial Time Plaza. These items are Parents and students also can visit Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an open bar, profit organization for women and perfect stocking stuffers. The Clague www.acttestprep.info. catered buffet dinner, party favors, and hosts monthly meetings where topics of House Museum is a wonderful location sparkling wine, kielbasa and sauerkraut at interest are presented, in addition to for a small wedding or vow renewal. Cleveland Polka Association midnight. There will be live music by The sponsoring smaller and varied interest Dates for 2015 will fill quickly. Please The Cleveland Polka Association will Turnaround Band. Reserve tickets by Sun- groups. Members reside in a variety of contact the society for more information. host a lounge party from 3 to 7 p.m. Jan. day for a cost of $65 per person. For more western Cuyahoga suburbs, in addition 11 at the Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside information, call Ken at 216-509-7444 or to eastern Lorain County. New members Bridal show at Wagner’s Road in Independence. The donation is the post at 440-734-4500. This event is are welcome. For more information, Save the date as Wagner’s of Westlake $8. For more information or table reserva- open to the public. visit www.collegeclubwest.org. hosts its second annual bridal show from tions, call Jill at 440-319-1877. A14 WEST LIFE December 24, 2014 LIBRARY news Westlake Porter Public Library the current book. copyrights, trademarks and government regulations. The 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600 Lakewood Public Library, Main Branch goal is to help determine the appropriate legal structure for The library will closed today and Thursday for the Christmas 15425 Detroit Ave., 216-226-8275 your business. holiday. The library will close at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 and remain Lakewood Public Cinema presents “Rock Around the Clock” closed Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday. at 6 p.m. Jan. 3 in the main auditorium. This is a 1956 film Sixth- through 12th-graders are invited to the “Winter Beach directed by Fred F. Sears. No registration is required. Blast” from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Jan. 14. Play beach-inspired Movies@Your Library will be shown from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday games, create sand art and eat warm-weather snacks. This and Monday. In accordance with library policy, children who Cuyahoga County Public Library event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fairview Park are ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. All Cuyahoga County Public Library branches will be closed Branch Library. Registration and a signed release form is re- Registration is required. Friday’s feature is “Earth to Echo,” for the Christmas holiday on today and Thursday, and will required. and Monday’s feature is “Maleficent.” open at 9 a.m. Friday. The branches will also close Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday North Olmsted Branch Library Mother Goose on the Loose, for children birth through age 3 and reopen Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. Register for the following 27403 Lorain Road, 440-777-6211 and an adult caregiver, will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. free programs in person, by phone or online at www.cuya- Story times will resume on Jan. 5. Winter fliers for 2015 pro- This is an interactive story time, featuring simple books, hogalibrary.org. gramming are now available online and in the library. For rhymes, songs and movement. more information, visit the library, call 440-777-6211 or go Bay Village Branch Library to www.cuyahogalibrary.org. “Countdown to Noon” family story time will be held from 502 Cahoon Road, 440-871-6392 11:15 a.m. to noon Dec. 31. Children ages 3 to 5 and their Receive “Downloadables Help” Wednesdays at 6:30 You can follow the North Olmsted Branch Library on Twit- families are invited to a special New Year’s Eve family story p.m., Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Drop in for assistance ter@NOlmstedLIb, as well as find Cuyahoga county Public time celebrating favorite stories, songs and rhymes. Make a with downloading books, magazines and audiobooks Library on Facebook. simple craft and do your own early countdown at noon. Reg- on your device. istration is required. Olmsted Falls Branch Library Play Presidential Trivia at 10 am. Jan. 13. Celebrate the pres- 7850 Main St., 440-235-1150 Seventh- through 12th-graders are invited to the “New Year’s idents as Gerry Nemeth hosts a fun, interactive game that Baby and Toddler Storytime, for children birth through 35 Smashin’ Eve” from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 31. The students will will test your knowledge of the U.S. presidents. The “Jeop- months and their caregivers, take place at 10 a.m. Jan. 6, be competing in a Super Smash Brothers tournament on Wii ardy”-style game includes buzzers, lights, videos and prizes. 13, 20 and 27. There will be rhymes, songs, fingerplays and U. Registration is required. books. Registration is required. Fairview Branch Library Rocky River Public Library 21255 Lorain Road, 440-333-4700 Preschool Storytime, for children ages 3 to 5 (not in kinder- 1600 Hampton Road, 440-333-7610 Encore Entrepreneur continues from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. garten) and their caregivers, will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 7, The library will be closed today and Thursday and Dec. 31 This week’s topic is “Small Business Legalese.” Topics in- 14, 21 and 28. Enjoy rhymes, songs, finger plays and sto- and Jan. 1 for the upcoming holidays. clude naming your business, licenses, registration, patents, ries. No registration is required.

Drop in for Lunch and a Movie at noon Friday. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the film “

The Hundred Foot Journey,” starring Helen Mirren. The library will provide hot popcorn and refreshments. Adults of all ages are welcome.

“Family Flicks” will be shown at 3 p.m. Monday. There is no school, so bring the whole family for a hit movie and a snack. A caregiver must be present. No registration is required.

Did you receive a tablet as a gift this holiday season? If you need information on how to get started, attend this special event, “Tablet Kickoff,” on Jan. 3. Learn about your new Android tablet at 9:30 a.m., Kindle Fire at 11:30 a.m. and iPad at 2:30 p.m. Learn how to register your device, locate the main buttons and settings, discover other basics to get started, and go home with a list of recommended apps and instructions for downloading digital books. Register at www.rrpl.org on the events calen- dar page. 4x6

“Sip, Snack and Craft With Shannon ‘Knitgirl’ Okey” from 2 Albert Einstein to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Okey is a fiber artist, founder of Cooper- ative Press and author of 13 books. She will be instructing the group on a simple project. Materials will be provided. Registration is required.

The Indie International Film Fest continues at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, featuring the film “For a Woman.” This 2013 French historical melodrama is about two brothers who fall in love with the same woman. Enjoy fresh, hot popcorn while celebrating with world of cinema. Please note these films have not been rated and should be assumed to have mature content.

Teen Pizza Pagers will meet at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 14 for pizza and a book discussion. Seventh- and eighth-graders should stop by the reference desk to register and pick up a copy of

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It may be said that newly named Magnificat High School athletics director Paul Barlow gets a “kick” out of his job. Not only is he currently associate athletics director for Hath- away Brown School and head coach of the Blazers' varsity basketball team, but he is also a doc- tor of podiatric medicine. Responding via e-mail about his change in career path, Barlow stated, “I guess the main reason was that I was getting up in the morning to go to work and dreading the day; not because of the people or patients, but because of the ‘red tape’ that comes along with the medical field. I now Paul Barlow get up every morning and love to go to work. Life is way too short to not enjoy and be passionate about what you do on a day-to-day basis.” Barlow will continue his duties at Hathaway Brown Bay High School head football coach Ron Rutt, pictured fifth from the left in blue, was honored as the Cleve- through the end of the basketball season, then assume his land Browns High School Coach of the Year for his quick turnaround of the Rockets program, sending the pro- role at Magnificat in mid-March. He replaces Rhonda Rick- elman, who announced in September that she would be gram to its first-ever postseason victory and a showing in the Division IV state Elite 8. Photo courtesy of the resigning, effective Dec. 31, to pursue other opportunities Cleveland Browns in education. A graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School, Kenyon College BAY VILLAGE "It can be tough to turn around a program when and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Barlow partic- there hasn't been a lot of success in recent years," he ipated in athletics both at the high school and college level. By Jeff Gallatin said. "This year's group is a special group, and it During his 19 years at Hathaway Brown, he was instru- showed. This is the type of year that really can turn mental in rebuilding the basketball and golf programs, lead- Bay High head football coach Ron Rutt was re- things around and be something future teams can ing the Blazer basketball team to the OHSAA Division II warded last week for a stellar rookie season when build success off of." state Final Four from 2007 to 2013. The squad won five he was named the Cleveland Browns’ 2014 High Rutt said the $4,000 given to the team by the straight state championships between 2009 and 2013. School Coach of the Year. Browns likely will be used in several areas. Under his supervision, the golf team won the OHSAA Rutt was recognized during halftime of the Dec. "There always are needs which you can use addi- Division II state title in 2010 as well. He has been named 14 game between the Browns and the Cincinnati tional funds for," he said. "We always try to get 10 new Coach of the Year for girls basketball by Northeast Lakes Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Rutt, in his first helmets each year, and we have a blocking sled which District District Division II, AP Ohio Division II, OHSBCA year as head coach after 10 years as an assistant, led is in really bad shape, so some of the money will prob- Ohio Division II and WBCA District 4. He has also been the the Rockets to a 6-4 regular-season record, the first ably go for those needs. And we'll probably use some head coach of the softball team (seven years) and field two football playoff wins in school history and an 8- it for an Elite 8 T-shirt which we're having made for hockey team (one year). 5 overall record. Bay reached the Division IV re- members of the team." An Avon Lake resident, Barlow is also involved with gional finals before losing to eventual state Rutt said he knew he had a chance at the award the Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Associa- champion Benedictine. after learning he was a finalist. tion; both the Greater Cleveland and Ohio High School In addition, the Browns will make an additional "Since I was a finalist, I knew it was a possibility, Basketball Coaches associations; the Cleveland Food Bank; $4,000 donation to the Bay High School football but when you look at the other finalists and teams in- and the Cleveland Boys and Girls Club. He and his wife, program, while nine other finalists received volved, those are some pretty good coaches and teams, Dora Johnson, a 1987 Magnificat graduate, have been mar- $2,000 contributions from the franchise to benefit so I'm honored to receive it," he said. ried for 15 years. their teams. Clint Keener, superintendent of the Bay Village City Moira Clark, dean of student life and formation, com- Rutt said the award is a reflection of what the en- School District, said the award is well-deserved. mented, “We are honored to have someone with Paul's tire team accomplished. “In receiving the award, I know Coach Rutt says the depth and experience as our next athletic director, and "It shows what the players, coaching staff, the award is more of a reflection of the performance of the we look forward to welcoming him to the Magnificat school administration and other people associated other coaches and the young men on the team," Keener community.” with the team accomplished," Rutt said. "It's nice said. "It's a job well-done and shows the obviously Barlow said he is excited about his new position. “I look because I think some people didn't think this year's strong relationship Coach Rutt has developed with the forward to taking Blue Streak athletics to their highest level team was going to have a lot of of success, based on members of the team." and working closely with the entire Magnificat community the last few years’ record." Keener said the district also appreciates Rutt's over- to achieve that goal. I am confident that my experience and In noting the team's success in 2014, Rutt said all commitment to developing his players as people. passion for athletics will allow me to do this, and I am grate- this year's players may well have laid the founda- ful to the administration at Magnificat for the opportunity SEE PAGE tion for future success. RUTT, B6 that they are giving me. Leaving Hathaway Brown School after 19 years is very difficult, largely due to the many won- INDEX derful relationships that I have made throughout the entire HB community. I am anxious to begin developing similar B2-B4.....Fall Awards • B5.....Fall Awards, Swimming/Diving, Sports Spot • B6.....Fall Awards, Soccer relationships in my new home at Magnificat.”

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ALL OHIO Academic Team Mary Kate Durkin 15 (Seniors with a GPA>3.7) Hannah Lang 15 Kaleigh Piscioneri 15 Bridget Smith 15 Emily Beegan 16 Katherine Cizmadia 16 OHIO SCHOLASTIC Olivia Anderson 17 SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION Bridget Bodnar 17 Marci Hegarty 17 OSSCA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD Sam Lonsinger 17 (The team average GPA must be at least 3.00 out of 4.00) Leah Shepard 17 Magnificat soccer qualified for this award with an average Erin Sullivan 17 GPA of 3.69 Taryn Zwissler 17 All-Ohio 1st team Kaleigh Piscioneri 15 Northeast Ohio Field Hockey Coaches Association: 1st team All-District 1st team Sydney Duggan 15 Bridget Smith 15 2nd team All-District Mary Kate Durkin 15 Honorable mention District 2nd team Sarah Lawrence 15 Maddie Baker 15 Erin King 16 Honorable mention Maria Gerace 17 Hannah Lang 15 Evie Lavelle 16 Taryn Zwissler 17

Senior All-Star Game TENNIS Sydney Duggan 15 Sarah Lawrence 15 Academic All-Ohio Team (Ohio High Kaleigh Piscioneri 15 School Tennis Coaches Association) Magnificat senior Kaleigh Piscioneri was named Aca- (GPA >3.75) demic All-Ohio, first team All-Ohio and to the Ohio sen- VOLLEYBALL Gold and Silver Racquet awards ior All-Star girls soccer game this fall for her play as In order to promote student-athletes the Ohio Tennis Ohio Volleyball Coaches Association: goalkeeper for the Blue Streaks and her achievement in Coaches Association has established a Gold and Silver the classroom. Photo – Ryan Kaczmarski Northeast District Racquet awards. To qualify for the Gold Racquet Award, Northeast Ohio Volleyball Coaches Association the student-athlete must be a senior who has earned two 1st team Division I District II varsity letters in tennis and maintained at least a 3.75 GOLF Sheila Cooney (2015) GPA for six semesters. To qualify for the Silver Racquet Award, the student-athlete must be a junior who has Northeast Ohio Independent Northeast Ohio Volleyball Coaches Association earned two varsity letters in tennis and maintained at School Girls Golf League 2nd team Division I District II least a 3.75 GPA for six semesters. Honorable mention Kelly Sullivan (2015) Lauren Winterhalter 16 Gold Racquet (senior, 6 semesters) Madison Gardner 17 Claire Coyne 15 FIELD HOCKEY Julia Fatica 15 Academic All-Ohio Team Gabs Minotti 15 Northeast Ohio Golf (Ohio Field Hockey Coaches Association) Lauren O’Malley 15 Coaches Association: (GPA>3.5) Silver Racquet (juniors, 4 semesters) Honorable mention Molly Dunn 15 Tess Moran 16 Lauren Winterhalter 16

North Ridgeville High School fall sports awards

North Ridgeville's Tayler Wishner was a WSC honor- North Ridgeville junior Demario McCall was voted the North Ridgeville junior goalkeeper Bri Casment was able mention. Photo – Daniel Ondercin WSC Offensive MVP this fall. Photo – Ryan Kaczmarski voted to the WSC first team. Photo – Daniel Ondercin GIRLS GOLF VOLLEYBALL FOOTBALL Nicole Gerome – 1st team WSC and MVP Emily Duke – WSC 2nd team, Lorain County 2nd team Demario McCall – WSC 1st team, WSC Offensive MVP Ally Hosler – WSC honorable mention Willy Hedberg – WSC 1st team BOYS GOLF Kara Sullinger – WSC honorable mention Ben Rankin – WSC 1st team Jonah Bowden – WSC 1st team Tyler Gannon – WSC honorable mention Jordan Montgomery – WSC 2nd team Scoti Millgard – WSC honorable mention BOYS SOCCER Jack Lesniak – WSC 2nd team Tyler George – WSC 1st team, Lorain County 1st team Austin Sycz – WSC 2nd team Tristan Coffey – WSC 2nd team, Lorain County 1st GIRLS TENNIS Logan Armaro – WSC honorable mention team Carol Yun – WSC honorable mention Charles Robbins – WSC honorable mention Michael Auner – WSC honorable mention, Lorain Tayler Wishner – WSC honorable mention County 2nd team Kyle Baker – WSC honorable mention, Lorain County Lorain County 1st team: BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Honorable Mention Jonah Bowden, Ben Rankin, Demario McCall, Jordan Milan Seiber – WSC honorable mention Daniel Knoblauch – Lorain County 2nd team Montgomery, Austin Sycz, Willy Hedberg Alex Freeman – WSC honorable mention Alex George – Lorain County honorable mention Lorain County honorable mention GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS SOCCER Jack Lesniak Graicen Riley – WSC 1st team Bri Casement – WSC 1st team Sydney Bennett – WSC honorable mention Anna Chalkley – WSC 1st team Kendall Cook – WSC honorable mention Danielle Blagojevic – WSC 2nd team Catrina Engel – WSC honorable mention, Lorain County 2nd team Allyson Hassler – WSC honorable mention

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B4 SPORTS • THE PRESS, NORTH RIDGEVILLE PRESS, WEST LIFE • DECEMBER 24, 2014 Brookside High School 2014 fall sports awards FOOTBALL Lorain County Runner of the Year All-PAC Individual awards (Division II/Division III) Vanessa Vanzant 1st team Creighton Jensen Hannah Sours 1st team Nate Castro Captain Alexis McCloud 2nd team Kyle Houston Captain Team awards Katlynn Vanzant Honorable mention Casey Huhn Captain Creighton Jensen MVP Tyler O’Malley Captain Samantha Glass MVP PAC Scholar Athletes Casey Huhn Most Valuable OL/TE Eric Krise MIP Kaitlyn Ferenec Evan Brown-Fugate Most Valuable OB/WR Madissyn Valdez MIP Melina Willis Brandon Millay Most Valuable DL Alexandros Nicolaou Coach’s Award Alexis White Evan Brown-Fugate Special Teams Player of the Year Hannah Sours Charles Liggitt JV Player of the Year Shyanne Pierce Max Wilson Most Valuable DB/LB BOYS SOCCER Shelby Dowdell Nate Castro Frank Wojicek Award Individual awards Christina Kebeiks Chris Jones Most Valuable Player Vanessa Vanzant All-PAC Katlynn Vanzant Tyler O’Malley 1st team QB Jacob Papa Most Improved Player Owen Rozanc Rookie of the Year Sarah Snider Casey Huhn 1st team OL Jennifer Lyons Dudley Taw 1st team punter Jacob Gaspar Cardinal Award Kyle Huckleberry 1st team OL Mike Norris Coaches Award All-Lorain County Max Wilson 1st team TE All-PAC Hannah Sours 1st team Hunter Schmeltzer 1st team DB Brandon Kmitt 1st team Vanessa Vanzant 1st team Evan Brown-Fugate 2nd team RB Kenny Pierson 1st team Alexis White 2nd team Brandon Millay 2nd team DL Chris Jones 1st team Katlynn Vanzant 2nd team Tim Ackerman Honorable mention Mike Norris 2nd team Shelby Dowdell Honorable mention All-Lorain County Cameron Drew 2nd team Madison Sours Honorable mention Hunter Schmeltzer 1st team WR James Woods Honorable mention All-Greater Cleveland Max Wilson 1st team TE PAC Scholar Athletes Alexis White Honorable mention Dudley Taw 1st team RB Owen Rozanc Vanessa Vanzant Honorable mention Casey Huhn 1st team OL James Woods Katlynn Vanzant Honorable mention Brandon Millay 1st team DL Chris Jones Hannah Sours Honorable mention Brandon Bellman 1st team punter Austin White Tyler O’Malley Honorable mention QB Jacob Bender VOLLEYBALL Kyle Huckleberry Honorable mention OL Evan Snider Evan Brown-Fugate Honorable mention RB Kaile Bauhof Individual awards Logan Hartzell Tyller Holley MVP All-NE District Lisa Campo MVP Dudley Taw 1st team Offensive Athlete Devin Houdeshell Kenny Pierson Autumn Kuchta MIP Casey Huhn 2nd team DL Taylor Martin Coaches Award Brandon Millay 2nd team DL All-Lorain County Lisa Campo Defensive Player of the Year Hunter Schmeltzer 2nd team DB Brandon Kmitt 1st team Tyller Holley Offensive Player of the Year Tyler O’Malley Honorable mention QB Chris Jones 1st team Tyller Holley Captain Max Wilson Honorable mention TE Mike Norris 1st team Lisa Campo Captain All-Ohio Division IV Kenny Pierson 1st team All-PAC Dudley Taw Special mention James Woods 2nd team Tyller Holley 1st team Cameron Drew 2nd team Lisa Campo 1st team Kaile Bauhof 2nd team Mary Williams 2nd team CROSS COUNTRY Austin White Honorable mention Natalee Halkiadakis Honorable mention All-PAC Devin Houdeshell Honorable mention Tyller Holley Player of the Year Creighton Jensen 1st team All-Greater Cleveland PAC Scholar Athletes Alexandros Nicolaou 3rd team Brandon Kmitt 1st team Natalee Halkiadakis Samantha Glass 3rd team Chris Jones 2nd team Lisa Campo PAC Scholar Athletes Kenny Pierson 2nd team Miranda Verlato Cameron Drew Honorable mention Alexandros Nicolaou James Woods Honorable mention All-Lorain County Josh Adkins Austin White Honorable mention Tyller Holley 1st team Elliot Palmer Lisa Campo 1st team Casey Frey Mary Williams 2nd team Emily Biltz GIRLS SOCCER Tyller Holley Player of the Year Samantha Glass Individual awards All-NE District DII All-Lorain County Vanessa Vanzant Most Valuable Player Tyller Holley 1st team Creighton Jensen 1st team Angelica Pierce Most Improved Player Lisa Campo Honorable mention Samantha Glass 1st team Clara Barnett Rookie of the Year Mary Williams Honorable mention Alexandros Nicolaou 2nd team Alexis White Defensive Player of the Year Madissyn Valdez Honorable mention Alexis McCloud Cardinal Award All-Ohio Casey Frey Honorable mention Sarah Snider Coaches Award Lisa Campo Honorable mention Kaitlin Ferenec Coaches Award

Brookside junior Dudley Taw earned four awards for Cardinal senior Brandon Kmitt broke the school career Brookside senior Lisa Campo won six awards, includ- football, including an All-Ohio special mention. Photo – scoring record this fall. Photo – Daniel Ondercin ing an All-Ohio honor. Photo – Daniel Ondercin Daniel Ondercin

B6 SPORTS • THE PRESS, NORTH RIDGEVILLE PRESS, WEST LIFE • DECEMBER 24, 2014 Rocky River fall Heslep inducted into hall of fame AVON LAKE squad in 2002. Heslep ended his career with 122 points (1.65 per game) and 51 sports awards 2014 Courtesy of John Carroll University goals (0.69 per game), both of which rank 1st team All-WSC first in the history of the program. He Volleyball – Justine Coffman Men's soccer standout Chris Heslep, a buried 18 game-winning goals during his Boys Soccer – Sutton Klodnick, Jacob Wischmeier 2000 graduate of Avon Lake, is a 2014 in- four years. His excellence on the pitch was Girls Soccer – Emily Soltes (MVP), Eva Schneider, Jillian Krebs ductee into the John Carroll University Ath- matched by his performance in the class- Boys Golf – Brian Tucci, Joe Shepherd, Roni Shin letic Hall of Fame. Over the course of his room, as Heslep was part of the Academic Girls Golf – Julia Gentner career, the forward All-American team in 2001 and was cho- Girls Tennis – Lucy Grierson, Claire Robenalt, Anna Vergon was an All-Ohio and sen Academic All-District in 2001, 2002 Boys Cross Country – Ethan Heald, Charlie Swartz, Brandon Williams All-Regional selection and 2003. Over the course of his four sea- Girls Cross Country – Anna Brandt (MVP), Nora McKeown, Elise Pichola in each of his four sons, John Carroll made its first appearance years. He was a first in the NCAA tournament when it captured team All-Region the OAC tournament title in 2000. The Blue member in 2001 and Streaks also qualified for the NCAA post- 2002, second team in season play in 2001 and 2003, the latter of 2003 and third team which resulted in the program's first "Sweet in 2000. Heslep was 16" showing. Heslep was part of the OAC the Ohio Athletic regular season championship in 2001 and Conference Forward Chris Heslep 2003 and the OAC tournament champi- of Year in 2001, 2002 onships in 2000 and 2003, and the team and 2003. Heslep's highest honor was a se- record in his four years was 58-16-4, in- lection to the All-American first team cluding 28-5-3 in the OAC.

RUTT, from page B1 physical development of youth by en- hancing opportunities for youth foot- "Having the successful season is ball participation and education. great, but this also shows that he is Cleveland completed its fifth con- working hard with the players to de- secutive year of the High School velop them as fine individuals as Game of the Week again this fall, well," Keener said. with PNC returning as the presenting Browns officials said the Browns’ sponsor. Since the program’s con- High School Coach of the Year Award ception, more than five million votes is based on a coach’s overall body of have been submitted for weekly work during the regular season, after matchups posted on www.Cleve- being featured in the Cleveland landBrowns.com, with fans deciding Browns High School Game of the which game the Browns should Week, presented by PNC Bank. cover. Panel members for game se- In making the award, the officials lections included Kevin Jones, said the Browns are committed to as- Browns staff writer; Dave DeNatale, sisting the development, safety and play-by-play voice for ESPN Cleve- growth of youth football throughout land’s High School Hysteria Game of Rocky River senior Julia Gentner Rocky River junior Emily Soltes earned the Northeast Ohio with year-round pro- the Week; Jason Gibbs, host of ESPN gramming for players, coaches, offi- Cleveland’s High School Hysteria earned first team All-WSC honors for West Shore Conference MVP award for her cials and parents. Through camps, Rewind Show and Browns High her co-medalist performance at the play on the Pirates varsity girls soccer team. clinics and other initiatives, the School Show; and Matt Fontana, stu- conference championships. Photo – Photo – Ryan Kaczmarski Browns’ goal is to promote healthy dio host of ESPN Cleveland’s High Ryan Kaczmarski social, emotional, intellectual and School Hysteria.

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