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see page 3 Would you like to Feed the Hungry? Shelter the Homeless? Care for the Sick? see pages 8 & 9 Volume 15 Issue 23 HAIL STORM DAMAGE? We’re Here to Help September 2 - 8, 2010 Free Estimates Now Online! www.TheVillagerNewspaper.com Roof • Windows • Siding • Gutter Repairs *A New Direction in Care* 4000 Crocker Road With God, all things are possible.... Westlake, 44145 see ad & story 440.892.2100 on pg 13 www.boulevardhealthcare.com/westlake SheShe Said,Said, YES!!YES!! Post season proposal….. see story on page 6 season is winding up, but dia- monds are a girl’s best friend all year around. So when Lake Erie Crusher catcher Joel Collins pitched girl- friend Sierra Gallardo with a marriage pro- posal at The Belvedere of Westlake last week, she said yes! See page 2 of today’s Villager for Joel and Sierra’s extra inning plans…..

Cowgirls at the Fair! See more pics on page 14

Off and Running.. The 20th Anniversary of the North Coast Challenge takes place Sat., Sept. 4 at St. John Medical Center. See details on page 3

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Vivid Diamonds, Design & Timepiece Gallery www.vividjewelers.com See page 5 for current schedule of events Page 2 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010 motocross, demolition der- You can’t be twenty on columns inside, it is a lively Village actually do last VILLAGER BEAT bies, Budweiser Clydedales, Sugar Mountain trip down ’s spring? Signs advertising great carnival rides, tradi- Though you’re thinking memory lane. Who knows, for roof repairs, estimates AT THE FAIR: Atten- The Lorain County Fair is tional livestock barns and that you’re leaving there too reading may even catch on and insurance claims have dance at this year’s Lorain small town America gone everything else you would soon, again after this book gets sprung up all over town this County Fair was a record- big time. Monday night was expect from a county fair. You’re leaving there out! summer. “Suggest you in- setting 131, 675. If The Vil- a rockin’ Charlie Daniels Admission price: $4! We too soon.” – Neil Young QUESTION: Fun vite people to tell their ex- lager hadn’t gone five days concert highlighted by the already look forward to the story of the week is our front periences with roof contrac- out of the fair’s seven day simple man’s 70’s classic 166th Lorain County Fair HEY DOLGAN: We pager on Lake Erie Crusher tors. It is a weary and tire- run in nearby Wellington, “When the Devil Went next August! Check out our got a kick out of meeting Joel Collins proposing to some task to say the least,” Ohio, that record would Down to Georgia.” Front picture page in today’s Vil- longtime PD sportswriter girlfriend Sierra Gallardo at emails a reader. No kidding! have only been 131, 670. row seats were $20! Fire on lage and photo galleries at Bob Dolgan at Avon Lake’s The Belvedere of Westlake We had our roof inspected Why did we go all the Mountain, run boy run TheVillagerNewspaper.com Independence Village Mon- last Thursday. Sierra said with results that made us those nights? Simple an- – are you kidding?!!? Tues- for some of this year’s high- day night. Bob was there yes, and now it is on to the fearful of “hidden damage,” swer. The Lorain County day was current country lights. America done right. signing his new book, “The real-life playoffs for the a possible low-cost roof re- Fair is America Done Right! chart topper Craig Morgan Yes and amen! Sportswriter who Punched happy couple. Joel had a placement (after deductible) For those who think a (“Bonfire,” “It Ain’t Sam McDowell.” Bob has great summer enjoying his and, in the end, a gnawing county fair is just a basket Nothin’”) – same $20 ticket “Oh, to live on Sugar lots of great stories from the quarters at The Belvedere, anxiety that we’ll never re- of tomatoes with a blue rib- price. Later in the week, it Mountain with the barkers Cleveland sports scene. He a premier senior living fa- ally know if our 6 year old bon around it, guess again. was combine derby, and the colored balloons, knew them all – stars like cility. Our question to him roof actually suffered hail- Jim Brown and broadcast- after Sierra accepted his storm damage until it actu- ers like Howard Cosell, proposal: “Will you two ally starts leaking some- Dolgan offers an entertain- move back here to The where down the road. Yes, ing presentation for men’s Belvedere in 50 years?” we did have our insurance groups or a community talk. Joel’s response: “We’d love inspector come out. He con- Give him a call at 440-944- to!” Congratulations and tradicted a roofing 7303. His new book, “The best wishes to a lovely fam- estimator’s analysis by say- Sportswriter who Punched ily. ing our shingles were still Sam McDowell,” is pub- UP ON THE ROOF: solid. But who do you be- lished by the Kent State How much damage did a 10 lieve? University Press. With 100 minute hail storm in Bay Continued on page 4 Going Into Extra Innings: A Crusher with A “Crush” Brings Wedding Bells Residents of The was really nervous,” shared With the Crushers’ final Belvedere of Westlake Joel, “but she said ‘YES!’” regular season game sched- raised their champagne Staff and residents of uled for September 5th, Joel glasses amid cheers and The Belvedere couldn’t wait and Sierra are looking to the well wishes in celebration of to congratulate the happy future. Sierra plans to com- the engagement of their couple. The following day, plete her degree in nursing “summer son” Joel Collins they gathered in the dining at Liberty University in to his girlfriend of one and area to celebrate, presenting Lynchburg, Virginia where a half years, Sierra Sierra with a beautiful bou- the couple hopes to settle. Gallardo. quet of sunflowers. Resi- Joel would like to finish his Joel, a catcher with the dent Anna McCormick gave degree in journalism and Lake Erie Crushers, has a heartfelt toast, wishing the remain in baseball in some been living with his unique couple a long and happy life capacity, whether playing, host family at The Belved- together. “Never go to bed scouting or coaching. We ere since signing with the mad, stay friends and be wish them the best! baseball there for each other,” she team this spring. Sierra and lovingly advised while ev- 3-year-old son Brody have eryone raised their cham- been regular visitors to The pagne glasses. Stealing the Sunday Sounds Belvedere over the summer show, Brody echoed Joel’s The Friends of Porter and last week, after Sierra proposal by getting down on Public Library invite you to arrived in Westlake, Joel one knee and taking his attend their Sunday Sounds surprised her with his down- mom’s hand as the room program featuring Paul on-one knee proposal. “I erupted in applause. Petric, classical guitarist. Paul will present “An after- noon of Albeniz, Granados, and Paganini” Sept. 19 at 2 Please help...... help...... Please p.m., in the Porter Room at Westlake Porter Public Li- brary, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Paul is on the faculty at Hiram College. He began playing at age nine, and per- forming at age thirteen. Five years later he began conservatory training at the University of Akron. He holds Bachelor and Master of Guitar Performance De- grees from that institution. Mr. Petric was a two- time winner of the Tuesday Musical Classical Guitar Birthright of Lorain County is currently in need of the following Competition, and placed items: A Rocking Chair; Sleepers 0-3, & 3-6 months; All sizes of Socks; second in the 1985 All sizes of Boys and Girls Underwear; Formula: Isomil, Similac Advance, Alimentum, Nutramigen; Baby Bottles: 4 oz & 8 oz; All sizes M.T.N.A. Classical Guitar of Diapers. Competition. He was also Birthright of Lorain County’s aim is to help the distressed pregnant mother feel supported, accepted, hopeful and encouraged. a prizewinner in the 1989 If you would like more information, please call 440-324-9566. G.F.A. competition. Birthright of Lorain County is located at 2136 North Ridge Road in Elyria (near St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church). This event is free and open to the public. Refresh- “Where Love Is, Miracles Happen.” Thank you! ments will be served at the conclusion of the perfor- mance. Page 3 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010 Page 4 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010 Feel The New Vibe.... by Dr. Louis Malcmacher of The Healthy Smile It is back to school time and cently invested in a brand fear that typically that go don’t fret – there are still a few more new technology called the into an injection. I would weeks of summer before it officially DentalVibe. This innova- not have believed it myself turns to fall on September 21. Go tive technology works this until I actually experienced out and enjoy the nice weather and way – it provides a it as well. The DentalVibe grab whatever you can. vibrapulse sensation to the is a great device and has There are constantly new inno- area being injected. Your helped a number of our pa- vations in dentistry and in the last brain can only process a fi- tients already. few years many of these have di- nite number of sensations at We will do whatever rectly been related to making the any given time. By vibrat- we can to make your expe- experience in the dental office more ing rapidly the area being in- rience in the dental office comfortable. Probably the one thing jected and stopping every more pleasant and more that patients dislike the most is getting a shot of dental an- one-half of a second, this comfortable. As always, we esthetic. This is depicted in many movies and TV shows as provides an overwhelming welcome you to come in for being the least favorite part of any dental visit. This is one sensation to the area in- a free consultation for any of the reasons that we use a laser for much of the dental jected so that the brain only of your dental needs. Call treatment that we provide because it affords patients the process the vibration and us at 440-892-1810 today to possibility of avoiding the shot for some of their dentistry. not the actual inject. Bot- schedule an appointment. Even with the laser there are many times when we still tom line, it greatly reduces We are here to help you have to give an injection to put the teeth to sleep. We re- the discomfort, stress and smile.

Bay’s Our Services Include: VILLAGER BEAT Bicentennial Parade • General & Restorative Dentistry This year is Bay Please Help • Cosmetic Dentistry Continued from page 2 Village’s 200th birthday. The Fairview Park The city can provide bicentennial parade will take • Teeth Whitening Adding to the uncer- a list of whom has regis- resident Renee Fry is place Sun., Oct. 10. All civic asked to contact • One-Hour Whitening tainty is yet another reader tered in the city and paid groups (organizations, teams, • Crowns • Bridges email: “I was shocked to get to be registered in the city. troops, etc.) are strongly MetroHealth Social Worker Anita Jones • Periodontal Treatment my homeowners insurance The best advice is to urged to participate use a very local, long regarding a family • Root Canal Therapy bill last week & find that it Parade participants had gone up 24% from last standing and reputable member. If you can • Lumineers should contact either Evelyn year. When I called to ques- company. Allen at (440) 871-6681 or help, please phone • Botox tion it, I was told that it was I personally went for Dave Tadych at (440) 835- Anita Jones at (216) • Dermal Fillers - Restylane & Juvederm because of all the “hail dam- 4 quotes after I got my in- 1815. Additional information 957-3622. age” claims in Bay Village surance company to give may be found at & that everyone’s insurance me a report. Which the www.baybicentennial.com. was going up accord- insurance adjuster gives ingly……”. Can this be you or they send a third true? party out to do the report. Common sense comes I was still in a position from yet a third e-mailer, if I needed my insurance whose advice sounds most company to give more reasonable: funding after my top two “What residents selections for contractors 440-892-1810 should be doing is con- that they could help ne- 27239 Wolf Road tacting their homeowner gotiate if necessary. insurance carrier. It was bit of leg work, Bay Village, OH 44140 Many insurance car- but certainly worth the riers will gladly make a education and I hope to Louis J. Malcmacher, DDS MAGD recommendation as have the return of my in- Drs. Gross, Malcmacher, Thaler & Associates, Inc. might the bank if there is vestment in doing such.” a mortgage on the home. Or a neighbor who has just completed the The Villager welcomes letters to the Editor as well as news items. Please send all information by e-mail or typed. You job. must include your name, address, phone number and signature for verification. All items should be sent to : TTThe VVVillaillaillagggererer,,, 26915 WWWestwestwestwood Rd., Suite A-1,A-1,A-1, WWWestlakestlakestlakeee,,, OH 44145

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One thing unites America more than any other – diversity! St. John Medical Center will celebrate its second annual Diversity Day on Wed., Sept. 8, from 1-5 p.m. in Auditoriums A and B both days. Diversity displays, music, food and presentation will highlight both days as Sr. Kendra Bottoms chairs this event with a goal of educating staff and community on different ethnicities. Last year’s event hosted close to 200 members of the hospital staff for a great time and plenty of delicious food. Plan on stopping by to visit the Diversity Fair displays: African American – Gwen Jones and Sr. Kendra Bottoms; Greek- Elaine Campbell; Italian- Ardis Radak; Jewish- Dr. Stern’s Office; Middle Eastern- Fadia Mustafa and Dr. E. Sayed; Native American- Lurrie Cavano and Cathy Kamps; Puerto Rican- Rosa Correo. Other diversities will include Autism, Leslie Knoblauch; Disabilities and Independent Living, Vincent Murphy and MS, Kim Sellers. See you there! Page 6 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010 Gatlin Brothers, Jane Monheit Headline Tri-C Arts Opening Larry Gatlin and The order tickets online at “Straight Ahead” won Al- Gatlin Brothers, and Jane www.tricpresents.com. bum of the Year, and “All Monheit will perform in Larry, Steve, and Rudy The Gold In California” concert to celebrate the Gatlin started singing in won Single of the Year. Cuyahoga Community Col- their hometown of Abilene, Monheit, an extraordi- lege (Tri-C®) Center for Texas, and went onto make narily gifted jazz vocalist Creative Arts grand open- music history. Over the whose sincere and romantic ing. Larry Gatlin and The course of a four-decade ca- interpretations of excep- Gatlin Brothers will per- reer, the Gatlin Brothers tional songs has made her a form in concert at 7:30 p.m. have gone from dusty Texas favorite in both the jazz and on Tuesday, September 14, stages to White House per- cabaret worlds, has gar- at the Palace Theatre on formances, from Broadway nered numerous accolades Playhouse Square. Tickets to Grammy Awards, and to in the past decade. Her first range from $18-45 and can the top of the country charts. album, Never Never Land, be purchased by phone at The Gatlin Brothers’ perfor- was voted top debut record- 216-241-6000 or online at mances in concert are sim- ing by the Jazz Journalist’s www.tricpresents.com. ply magical events, filled Association and stayed on Monheit will perform at the with incredible family har- the Billboard Jazz chart for Tri-C Metro Campus Audi- monies, total professional- over a year. Subsequent al- torium at 7:00 p.m. on ism and downright fun for bums either charted high, or Wednesday, September 15. both the trio and their audi- in several cases, debuted at Tri-C alum and famed jazz ences. The Brothers have number one. Monheit musician Dominick scored more than a dozen yielded two Grammy nomi- Farinacci of Solon will open Top 40 hits, including “Den- nations in the Best Instru- the show. Having recorded ver,” “Houston (Mean That mental Arrangement Ac- six albums, Farinacci, a I’m One Day Closer To companying Vocals cat- Juilliard School graduate, You),” Midnight Choir egory, recognizing the work released the album “Lovers, (Mogen David),” and “She of Vince Mendoza on Tales, and Dances” in Feb- Used To Be Somebody’s 2002’s In The Sun and ruary 2009. Tickets are $30 Baby,” among others. In 2004’s Taking A Chance On and can be purchased by 1979, Larry Gatlin won the Love. phone at 216-241-6000 or ACM’s Top Male Vocalist, All-Time Enrollment Record at Tri-C some time, Tri-C lowest in the region and the vice president of second lowest in the state. enrollment man- To accommodate the agement Pete Ross record crowd of students, says the previous Ross says administrators are record for fall en- more closely watching the rollment of 31,024 fill rates of classes and ad- will be easily sur- justing campus locations ac- passed. “We’re cordingly. More popular looking at approxi- courses have been placed in mately a 13 - 15% the school’s largest class- increase, meaning rooms, and the College is we’ll have some- offering additional courses at where in the neigh- less popular times—such as borhood of 4,500 late afternoons—when there Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton, President more students on Cuyahoga Community College, will is more classroom space our campuses this available. see record-breaking enrollment figures fall than the old grow further with the opening of the new West Shore Campus in Westlake record, set just last off Bradley Road.She is pictured here fall.” The old with Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough. record set last year beat the previous “Moondance” Cuyahoga Community all-time number of students College officials report the at Tri-C that had stood since at BAYarts fall semester that began on 1976. Continued from page 5 Aug. 30 boosts enrollment at Ross says part of the in- The theme has always the state’s biggest commu- crease is being driven by a focused on “Lighting up the nity college significantly 20 per cent increase in the Night”, and this year it is past the previous record set number of students taking “MOONDANCE.” in 2009. courses online. He adds that Top restaurants will “Veterans returning the continued enrollment show off the best of their from Iraq and Afghanistan, surge is also a result of ef- menus including Michael displaced workers retraining forts by the College to in- Symon’s B Spot, Three for new careers, and recent crease the retention of stu- Birds, Blue Point Grille, The high school graduates are dents from one semester to Good Fork, 87 West, Sweet just a few of the groups of the next, as well as by ongo- Melissa’s, Tartine, Vento and students we’re welcoming to ing economic issues that Mojo’s. Open bars include Cuyahoga Community Col- have brought many dis- Great Lakes beer and great lege in large numbers this placed workers to Tri-C to wines are included in the fall. We’ve prepared for the train for new careers. price of the ticket. record number of students, Job losses and pay cuts Silent auction items in- and will continue to provide experienced by parents have clude a sailboat cruise and high quality, accessible edu- increased the number of tra- original works of art. Music cation to our community at ditional-age college students provided by Kristine Jack- the lowest tuition in North- at the College as well, with son: jazzy, bluesy, original. east Ohio,” says Dr. Jerry many parents advising their Tickets are $75 each or Sue Thornton, President, students to attend Tri-C for $1000 for a reserved table for Cuyahoga Community Col- two years to reduce the cost 10. To purchase tickets: lege. of their college education. www.bayarts.net or call 440- While the final count Cuyahoga Community 871-6543. Go to BAYarts will not be available for College’s tuition remains the website at www.bayarts.net Page 7 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010 Community Health Partners.... Touched by Cancer: Portraits of Healing More than 60 photographs created by eyes and relate the images to done to you. Forgiveness Her verbiage connected people touched by cancer from Community what they were going means it is time to let all that with the photo reads: Work- Cancer Center are being highlighted as part through,” said Lang-enderfer. go.” ing on it – Obviously, this is of a month-long exhibit at the Beth K. Stocker The artists used disposable Continued on page 10 Art Gallery at Lorain County Community cameras and wrote the titles College. and descriptions about their The exhibit, “Creativity at Play,” runs cancer experiences. from Aug. 23 through Sept. 27. It includes Rose’s lifelong interest 67 photographs created as part of Photogra- in photography as a hobbyist phy as Meditation classes offered at The Cen- made for a natural connection ter for Body, Mind and Spirit. The exhibit is with Langenderfer. free and open to the public. The ability to express “This special exhibit highlights the con- emotions that come with the nection between the creative process of art- cancer journey is profound. making and its ability to enhance the physi- One notable photo cre- cal, mental and emotional well-being of ated by Rose is that of a rock people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities,” inscribed with the word ‘For- according to Joan Perch, operations coordi- giveness.’ nator, Stocker Arts Center. “It is hard, damn hard, Rose Rini, a cancer survivor who took to battle this disease,” said part in the Photography as Meditation classes, Rose. “Some days you don’t was on hand at last Thursday’s artist’s recep- want to do anything. And tion. She credited the classes as a lifeline for other days you feel just emotional and spiritual support through two downright bad. In terms of bouts with cancer. forgiveness, you do find “Anything you can do to keep your mind yourself thinking about your in a positive place is the important thing when own death, the things you’ve Rose Rini, photographer and cancer you are battling cancer,” said Rose, an been through. You come to survivor Olmsted Falls resident. “Personally, those terms with forgiveness to- positive things included the wards the illness, the possi- Photography as Meditation bility of dying, towards CATANZA’S 2 BARBER SHOP classes, movies, laughter things that have happened to FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE when I could find it, and – you and things people have 27357 Detroit Road for me – prayer.” Westlake, OH 44145 Patients and caregivers created the photographs as Mon, Tues & Thurs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. metaphors for their cancer Wed. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. journey, according to Wendy Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Langenderfer, resource coor- Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. dinator, and facilitator of the class. 440-808-8388 “The goal of the class No Credit Cards was for participants to see Cash or checks only Barbers: Angel - Bobby - Joe their surroundings with new Page 8 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010

Join the Mission of Community West Foundation to advance the health and well being of our community.

10th Annual Gift of Life Gala Saturday, September 18 Avon Oaks Country Club A festive evening of dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Fairview Hospital. Celebrate the NICU team who take God’s tiniest miracles and give them a chance at life. William and Katie Reidy and Debbie and Brad Norton, co-chairs of the Gift of Life event.

UPCOMING EVENTS Moonlight in the City - Saturday, October 23 • The Silver Grille at the Higbee Building This fundraiser highlights Lutheran Hospital’s commitment to the neighborhood and healthcare excellence. Take a step back in time and enjoy the ambiance of the Silver Grille complemented by distinctive food, music, cocktails, and auctions. Proceeds benefit Lutheran Hospital. The Caring Continues - Saturday, November 13 • Wagner’s Country Inn Tasty buffet dinner, “Night at the Races,” and sideboards are sure to make this event fun and entertaining. Proceeds benefit the Caring Continues Fund which provides financial aid to cancer patients in their time of need receiving treatment at the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion. Page 9 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010

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A Donor-Advised Fund is a great way to support your favorite charities.

www.communitywestfoundation.org 216-476-7060 Page 10 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010 Community Health Partners.... more caring or committed It captures the joy and relief doctor.” of her return to health. It Touched by Cancer: Portraits of Healing Her victory over the dis- reads: “A healing moment Continued from page 7 The Photography as ease is symbolized by another for me is a chance to enjoy about forgiveness, which is Meditation Classes gave her of her photos at the exhibit, the beauty of the park at the something I try to incorporate a place to normalize feelings entitled, “Beauty of Spirit end of my cancer journey – into my life and isn’t always about herself throughout the Reflected.” It is a scene de- shining sun symbol of the easy to do. struggle. picting radiant sunlight returning spirit.” Rose was diagnosed Now four years out from breaking through a wooded “It is amazing what with breast cancer in 2001. colon cancer, she simply sees canopy onto a pond at the these photos can do for other She beat round one of the dis- Dr. Timothy Spiro, her on- forest floor. patients as well,” commented ease, only to come down with cologist at Fairview Hospital, “To me, that picture was Sylvia E. Radziszwski, Ex- colon cancer three years later. for routine check-ups. “He is the moment I knew I was go- ecutive Director Cancer Cen- It meant multiple bouts with wonderful,” said Rose. “It is ing to make it. I could finally radiation and chemothera- hard to imagine having a stretch out my arms and say, pies. ‘Ahhhh….’’” reports Rose. Continued on page 11 The Easy Step™ : Install Before you Fall! No room poses a bigger threat to tub,” according to Andrew Gorski, owner of Avoid solutions that will not safety for the elderly than the bathroom. Miracle Method of Cleveland. The Easy only cost thousands to in- The greatest danger is slipping and fall- Step™, along with installation of safety grab stall, but thousands to re- ing when entering and exiting the bath- bars and slip resistant surfaces, greatly reduces place. tub, which contributes to nearly 25% of the risk of slip and fall accidents. Many Easy Step™ cus- hospital admissions for people age 65 and An affordable solution, the Easy Step™ tomers also use Miracle older. costs a fraction of expensive walk in bathtubs Method’s refinishing pro- The Easy Step™ by Miracle Method, and takes only one day to install. Walk in tubs cess to change the color of increases bathroom safety by creating a typically require tearing out the old bathtub, a dated tub and tile at the 24" by 9" opening, allowing the user to removing walls, and performing extensive same time. “Having all the step through, not over the tub. “It’s not plumbing modifications. In addition, walk in work done at once allows us uncommon for an elderly person to lose tubs use significant amounts of water and take to pass on cost savings. We their balance when lifting their leg over a time to fill and empty while the user waits in realize that many of our eld- the tub. erly customers are on fixed “What care givers really like about the incomes and we want to Easy Step™ is its simplicity and the speed in make this experience easy, which we can make the installation,” says timely and affordable,” says Gorski. “A homeowner can be using their tub Gorski. the same day we do the installation.” A lifelong Cleveland Miracle Method can also install safety resident, Gorski is commit- grab bars, hand held shower nozzles, curved ted to providing the highest shower rods and even slip resistant tub sur- quality work. His office not faces. “Our goal,” according to Gorski, “is to only offers the Easy Step™, provide a safer bathroom environment for our but surface refinishing for elderly customers which will allow them to bathtubs, tile, vanities and stay independent and live in their own homes kitchen countertops, all with longer.” a five-year guarantee. To “Another advantage to the Easy Step™ learn more, log on to besides price over expensive walk-in tubs, is www.miraclemethod.com/ that if the removed piece is saved,” says cleveland or call 216 671- Gorski, “it can be replaced at a later date and 3444 for a free, no pressure you’ll never know the conversion had been in home appointment. made.” This is a welcome feature for family members who may be faced with eventually selling the house. Unlike major walk-in or Miracle Method was door tub installations, the ability to return the awarded Best in Category bathroom to normal makes the house easier for 2010 to sell. “Nobody wants to buy a house that requires the expense and mess of removing a bulky walk-in bathtub that you don’t want or need”, adds Gorski. Gorski offers advice to senior citizens and their family caregivers looking for easier bath- tub access. Avoid high-pressure sales people who won’t quote prices over the phone and always have someone with you to help you make the best decision for your situation.

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Continued from page 11 nosed with leukemia. Dolgan’s chapter on Rapid Robert’s return to the Tribe after his service in World War II offers a tasty look into the overall tone of the book. “The real heroes were the boys who didn’t come back,” Feller says after his The tranquility of a quiet Bay Village neighborhood was first win following the close shattered by an apparent murder-suicide along Russell of WWII. “Feller actually Road near Dover Center in Bay Village Saturday. enlisted two days after Pearl Bay Village tranquility The police found Harbor,” recalls Dolgan. was shattered in dramatic Michael Rothgery dead in “He was a real American. fashion Saturday afternoon the backyard, with “what When he threw those strikes when police were called to appears to be a self-inflicted in that win, it was like a a Russell Road residence gunshot wound.” Mary punctuation mark signaling and discovered the bodies Rothgery’s body was found the end of the war.” of Michael and Mary in a television room inside Humor abounds as (Molly) Rothgery. the house, according to the well. Dolgan talks about the Michael Rothgery, 42, report. old Browns tradition where died from a gunshot wound Their two young chil- rookies were sent to pick up to the head. Wife Mary dren were found to by stay- free turkeys at a fictitious Rothgery, 40, died of as- ing with relatives in Lorain address a hundred miles phyxiation, according to County. away from Cleveland as a multiple reports. Mary Rothgery had practical joke by veterans Rothgery reportedly is filed for a divorce from each Thanksgiving week. the brother of Christopher Michael Rothgery on July “One player actually fell for Rothgery, a Lorain County 23. Russell Road was the story twice,” laughs Common Pleas Court judge blocked by police after the Dolgan. “But the gas station and Eric, clerk of Elyria discovery as investigations owner where he stopped to Municipal Court, as well as proceeded. ask for directions felt so sisters and other family Michael Rothgery was sorry for him, he gave the members. a teacher who had worked player two turkeys.” The Rothgery bodies for the Lorain City Schools. Bob Dolgan would were found mid- Saturday Mary (Molly) was an em- make a nifty speaker for afternoon after Bay Village ployee of a Cleveland-area your men’s, senior or com- police had been called to the brewing company. munity group. He is book- home on Russell Road in the ing engagements in support 2700 block (a few doors of “The Sportswriter who east of Dover Center). Po- Punched Sam McDowell,” lice responded to a request published by the Kent State from a neighbor to check on University Press. the welfare of the couple, Give Dolgan a call at according to police reports. 440-944-7303.

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They home base. have been taking sidewalk excursions with his walker, navigating cracks in the cement and Mike Lowry, 57, of Lakewood is a re-learning the muscle memories that will great example of Westlake Healthcare prevent a re-injury. They are also practic- Center’s therapy team going the extra mile. ing getting in and out of the car for that all- A diabetic amputee, Mike took a fall important trip home. while visiting Bay Presbyterian Church in “Father Joe McNulty, my pastor at St. Bay Village this summer. He broke the up- Augustine, is ready to arrange a ride for per femur of his existing leg and ended up me,” said Lowry, who is anxious to get back with a hip pin. His summer stay at Westlake to his volunteer work at the church. Healthcare Center has seen his mobility and Westlake Healthcare Center is anx- independence returning to normal. ious for Mike to get back to his regular But going home and being sure you routine as well. are safe at home can be tricky. “But we want to eliminate the chance That is why Westlake Healthcare Cen- of any re-injury. That is why we go the ex- ter goes the extra mile in sending thera- tra mile in providing our clients a home pists to the patient’s home to advise ap- evaluation before they leave, with a per- propriate changes, many of them very sonal visit and individualized recommen- simple, in the household environment. dations by the patient’s therapists,” said “We feel it is very important that our Hibler. Most rehabilitation facilities don’t patients feel secure and safe when they get make the same commitment to a time-con- home,” said James Hibler, Regional Director and head of Westlake Healthcare Center’s suming home visit. 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they can simply stop in and The Herb Guild Letters to the Editor donate to a cause that will Alzheimer’s Program Coming To The Herb Guild will Please Help Firefighter Although there is a ben- help for years. Your giving Performing Arts Center hold their general meeting efit which will help the fam- will let his family and all Dr. Peter V. Rabins, co- Alzheimer’s Disease and Kevin Criss ily over the short term, there those who “serve and pro- Wed., Sept 8, 10 a.m. at To the Community: author of The 36-Hour Day, other types of dementia. Westlake Porter Public Li- will be needs that far extend tect” know just how much will speak at the Westlake The first 100 attendees There are some times those funds. We know that we care and appreciate their brary, 27333 Center Ridge when things happen in our Performing Arts Center at to arrive for the event will Road. The program speaker this is a tough time for all service. city such that business can Westlake High School on receive a copy of the book will be Heather DePetro, of us in a tough economy For your convenience Fri., Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. and an additional resource graduate of the Loretta not simply go on as usual. but we also know that there we will accept donations This is one of those times. Dr. Rabins is the kit provided by the Kiwanis Paganini school of cooking are no better nor more gen- here at the bakery. Please Richman Family Professor Club. & culinary arts, and “Words I went with my business erous folks than our custom- make your check out to the partner to the candlelight for Alzheimer’s and Related The 36 Hour Day pro- of Wisdom” Ambassador. ers. Kevin Criss Memorial Diseases at Johns Hopkins gram is being brought to Heather is a working chef vigil for Firefighter Kevin To help the family, a Fund. Thank you in ad- and culinary artist. There will Criss. Kevin was the first University School of Medi- Westlake by the Friends of fund has been set up at Fifth vance for your generosity. cine. He is Co-Director of Porter Public Library as be a demonstration on “The firefighter or policeman Third Bank. We ask that joy of cooking with Herbs” - who died while on active the Division of Geriatric well as the following co- you stop in and give what - Liz Adamson and Psychiatry and Neuropsy- sponsors .The City of Great know-how recipes for duty in the city of Avon. The you can and that you let your Barb Piscopo - Carriage every day grilling and cook- grief and pain was palpable chiatry at Johns Hopkins Westlake, Westlake City friends and neighbors know House Bakery & More, Hospital. Schools, the Alzheimer’s ing with herbs. Some prepar- among his “brothers and sis- about this fund. If you have 36741 Detroit Rd., Avon, ing will be done in front of ters” on the force and cer- The 36-Hour Day is an Association, Annie’s Place audience. For more informa- an email chain, facebook Ohio 44011 essential resource for those Memory Care/The Harbor tainly with his family which page, twitter or another way 440-934-2998 tion, please call Yvonne includes a wife and three caring for loved ones with Court, Arden Courts - Berglund 440-937-9553. to get the word out, please www.chbakery.com year old son. use it to let people know that Continued on page 15 Page 14 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010 Lorain County Fair Scrapbook Lorain County Fair Week in Wellington, Ohio was better than ever! This year, the 165th annual Fair enjoyed a record paid attendance of 131,675 (and that doesn’t track free admis- sions, which includes children under 9, veterans, and senior citizens on Thursday). “Thanks to all for a GREAT year - and to the weather for cooperating! See you in 2011!” report Fair officials. And thanks to the Lorain County Fair for a great week – from Charlie Daniels and Craig Morgan concerts, to livestock barns, to tractor and truck pulls, to demolition derbies and combine derby. It was a blast! “It was all that I hoped for!!! Our family LOVES the Lorain County Fair! Counting down the days until NEXT year!!” “What a fantastic fair this year. Had a great time. Kinda hate to see it’s over.” “Just got home with the camper! What a great week! Went way too fast!” “Great week! Thanks to Fair Board and all involved!” Craig Morgan “Thanks for a wonderful fair! We’ve been enjoying it for Charlie Daniels 30 years and this year didn’t disappoint us one bit. I’m so glad I was able to make it there. Thanks go out to all the Lorain County Fair Board Directors for all they do to make this the best fair in the state.”

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