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VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 10 | The Community Newspaper Powered by the Citizens of Westlake and Bay Village | MAY 13, 2014 Westerly fair teaches environmental science westlake historical society Evergreen Cemetery Walk on May 17 Photo by Denny wen d ell by Photo Tour guides recount Westlake’s history

ARA wen d ell ARA during a previous cemetery walk. by LYSA Stanton

Photo by T by Photo he Westlake Historical Society is Bay Village children’s librarian Anne Lynch leads a trio of Westerly students in a hands-on experiment excited to present the very popular demonstrating a principle of air pressure. TEvergreen Cemetery Walk. The event by Martha Fisher games, puzzles and interactive events. The students had relay will be held this year on Saturday, May 17, races with bees gathering pollen and nectar and another race 1-3 p.m. n May 9, the “Plant New Ideas” environmental fair cel- acting out the different stages of a butterfly’s metamorphosis. Join longtime residents portrayed by ebrated the 20th birthday of Westerly School’s Outdoor The Bee Master Challenge focused on fact and fiction about historical society members and volunteers OScience Lab, a natural habitat in the center of the school bees. Large scale posters of the Outdoor Science Lab were cut as they help the cemetery, located on Center and a certified National Wildlife Site. The students in my third- into smaller shapes to be reassembled. A scavenger hunt in the Ridge Road between Porter and Crocker, to grade class received a grant from Bay Education Foundation and Outdoor Science Lab had participants matching photos of the come alive. Those wishing to attend, please support from Westerly’s PTA to create, organize and implement plants with the growing plants in the Lab. The students planted meet under the Evergreen arch at 1 p.m. the birthday party for the Outdoor Science Lab. terrariums to sell. A display with melting ice demonstrated Tours will begin with the laying of a wreath The students stayed after school once a week since the the plight of the polar bears’ shrinking habitat. The students at the entrance to the cemetery. It will end beginning of January to prepare their activities: stations with manned the different stations. » See WESTERLY page 2 at the 200-year-old Moses Cleaveland Tree in the back of the cemetery, with refreshments. There is no cost for this community event, but your donations to continue the work of the Westlake Historical Society are WWAC Festa spawns fun, connections, scholarship funds appreciated. Join us as we re-enact early Dover Town- by Louise Seeholzer Conversation, laughter ship citizens during the living history tour. and good food were seasoned Along the way, you will meet Leverett John- xpectations of sharing with raffles and auctions of son, considered the first settler of Westlake, an Italian feast in the unique and artistic items that as he cleared this land in south Dover. He Ecompany of friends and drew interest and friendly built a log cabin at Porter and Center Ridge others, who value the commit- competition. But the primary roads for himself and wife, Abigail, in 1814. ment of the Westlake-Westshore benefactor was the WWAC arts He is buried at Evergreen, which consists of Arts Council to promote art for scholarship fund. The proceeds wen d ell ARA his donated land. the future, drew enough people from the group’s 30th Anniver- Also on the tour is Leonard Porter (1806- to fill Daddona’s Fine Ital- sary Year fundraiser benefit the 1884), who donated his personal collection Photo by T by Photo ian Restaurant for the second Council’s Student Arts Scholar- WWAC officers Patt Long and Betty Lou Curatolo of books and funds to establish what we annual “Festa di Primavera” on ship Endowment Fund. listen as State Rep. Nan Baker praises the work of know today as Westlake Porter Public Library. April 27. » See ARTS COUNCIL page 4 the arts council at the April 27 fundraising event. The tour also features Walter Clague, whose family homestead was deeded to the community in 1926, as well as many other MEMORIAL DAY A change came in 1971 when the Uniform Monday Holi- prominent past citizens. The cemetery tour day Act took effect. Memorial Day was among several federal is a wonderful way to honor those who have holidays assigned to specific Mondays instead of traditional gone before us and who played a part in our How great a sacrifice? dates. The longer weekends benefitted government employees. rich history. by Kathy Luengo On May 26, the last Monday of May, area residents will visit Please wear comfortable shoes. Parking cemeteries to remember their own. is available in the soccer field parking lot just he first official observance of Memorial Day, also known Proponents of the traditional May 30 date felt the three- east of the cemetery. as “Decoration Day” occurred May 30, 1868, at Arlington day “holiday weekend” diminished the solemnity of the single For more information TNational Cemetery where graves of fallen Union and day set aside for remembering soldiers who made the ultimate please contact the West- Confederate soldiers were decorated with flowers. Memorial sacrifice; legislation to restore the original Memorial Day went lake Historical Society Day was observed on May 30 for more than a century. nowhere. » See MEMORIAL DAY page 2 at 440-808-1961.  2 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 13 MAY 2014

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WESTERLY Production office from front page 451 Queenswood Drive Bay Village, Ohio 44140 In addition, the students 440-409-0114 • Fax 440-409-0118 invited community groups to Copyright ©2014 The Westlake | Bay Village join the party. Visitors to the Observer. All rights reserved. Any reproduction is forbidden without party sampled fresh fruit from written permission. the Green Team and learned Denny Wendell how to compost it. The Village Publisher, Community Advocate Bicycle Cooperative allowed [email protected] visitors to take apart bicycles Tara Wendell for recycling. Bay Library had Senior Editor [email protected] several hands-on science experiments from osmosis to Laura Gonzalez TARA we nd ell TARA by Ph otos Advertising Consultant water friction. Warren Remein and Brenda O’Reilly from the Bay Village Green Team teach students [email protected] Bay Garden Club shared about composting at Westerly’s Plant New Ideas environmental fair on May 9. 440-477-3556 their expertise of seeds and QUESTIONS? Contact us: perennials. Environmen- [email protected] or 440-409-0114 tal Management Special- Contributing Writers ists allowed visitors to try Denise Ayres, Jeff Bing, Amy Brediger, on equipment that is used Jessica Breslin, Dwight and Nancy Clark, Donna D’Amico, Bridget DeMonica, when cleaning up toxic spills. Karen Derby, Jim Dispirito, Pixie Emerson, Lake Erie Nature and Sci- Sharon Fedor, Martha Fisher, ence Center brought along Diane Frye, William Krause, Noreen Kyle, a possum, owl and snake as Phil Lally, Bruce Leigh, Kathy Luengo, well as several activities. Regina McCarthy, Patrick McGannon, Brenda O’Reilly, Meredith Prewitt, Happy birthday, Outdoor Lindsay Rinehart, Joyce Sandy, Tak Sato, Science Lab! May you contin- Dave Scullin, Louise Seeholzer, Jean Smith, ue to flourish with beauty and Lysa Stanton, Shirley Swindell, knowledge for all the students Westerly students work on a scavenger A possum from Lake Erie Nature & Science Kristi Vaughn, Tara Wendell, Marge Widmar, and community.  hunt in the Outdoor Science Lab. Center was a big hit. Elaine Willis, Donna Wilson Photography Donna D’Amico, Bridget DeMonica, Karen Derby, Karen Gertz, Egon Luengo, LOCO HOUR EVERY DAY! Colleen Mudore, Bob Parry, 11:00 am - 7 pm : $1.50 Drafts Lindsay Rinehart, Denny Wendell, Ray the Lamp Guy LEPRECHAUN $2 Bottles • $2.50 Well Drinks Tara Wendell 440-871-4389 Best Corned Beef and Burgers In Town! Also Helping Mexican Monday $1 Beef Tacos THursday Jumbo Wings 49 cents Nancy Heaton, Laurel Wendell, Lamp Repair - Reasonable Rates $2 chicken Tacos, $2.50 Fish Tacos Friday Fish Fry Lake erie Perch $10.95 10% OFF Kathy Winzig Tuesday any Half Pound Menu Burger $5 Handmade Pierogies $9.95 Your Check “Let me brighten up your day” Dine-In Only. Not valid with Wednesday chicken Paprikash Lunch CHEF OPERATED KITCHEN - other coupons or discounted items. For advertising rates, contact FLOOR LAMPS, TABLE LAMPS, $5.99 dinner $7.99 Open Everyday to 2am DESK LAMPS, WALL SCONCES Expires May 28, 2014 (OBS) Laura Gonzalez 440-477-3556 Lifelong Bay resident • Retired school bus driver 24545 CENTER RIDGE RD. (between Clague & Columbia Rd.) 440-250-LOCO (5626) [email protected]

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ave you ever done community service to help in his honor. The idea was embraced and has inspired , those less fortunate than you? In honor of many to perform community service. In 2010, nearly 275 HFather Theodore Hesburgh, president of the clubs and 4,600 people participated in service to help University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, May is those in need. observed by many as a month of service. Because community service is not very prevalent Prior to his appointment as university president, these days, I personally believe that many of us often Hesburgh became a priest, fulfilling a dream he had overlook the problems we see around us, and that we maintained his entire life. He studied in Rome, but was should help those in need as often as possible. Even eventually forced to leave due to the outbreak of World the smallest acts of kindness and volunteering are War II. While in office at Notre Dame, Hesburgh vastly greatly appreciated. Opportunity is endless: be it with improved the university, raising budget, endowment, churches, clubs or any kind of organization. In the G allery n al P ortrait Natio ourtesy and research funds each by over $150 million. He served spirit of Hesburgh’s Month of Service, we should all on the U.S. Civil Rights Commission from 1957 to 1972, help out in our community throughout the month of c I mage n n ia In stitutio S mit h so and led many integration rallies over that time. May and beyond, as it is greatly appreciated by all those Father Hesburgh and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a For his 90th birthday in 2007, the University of Notre in need.  1964 civil rights rally held in Chicago.

Normandy Elementary by Lindsay Rinehart ARTS COUNCIL from front page ormandy Elementary students and staff have spins lunch scraps into been rerouting their apple cores, banana peels Nand orange rinds for the past eight months to Betty Lou Curatolo, WWAC 1st vice make compost for your garden! Last year, thanks to a president, said this year’s event placed organic gold grant from The Village Foundation, Normandy pur- the group about 65 percent toward the chased a 209-gallon composter. Students and staff place $10,000 goal. When the scholarship their fruit and vegetable scraps in small green buckets fund was created, the WWAC stated, which are located throughout the school. “The first goal of the W-WAC Arts At the end of each day, a staff member empties the Scholarship fund is to raise the $10,000 buckets into the large composter and gives it a turn to necessary to endow the project, so that allow for mixing and air flow. In the fall, the students it can be administered, promoted and collected brown leaves to add to the composter to help managed by the Cleveland Founda- balance the greens and browns which are necessary for tion. Once that amount of capital is making compost. raised, the W-WAC can begin award- Staff and students at Normandy compost approxi- ing yearly scholarships at the board’s mately 10 pounds of food scraps each day, which pre- discretion.” vents nearly 1,500 pounds of waste each year from The WWAC’s goal of funding mon- going into conventional garbage cans. etary scholarships for students pursu- If you would like some of this nutrient rich compost ing a higher education in the arts is the

R i n e h art say for your garden, you are welcome to come to Normandy focus of their 30th anniversary year. to pick it up. Bring a shovel and a bucket to transport it Anyone interested in contributing to back to your house. The compost will be near the north- the WWAC Student Arts Scholarship east side of the parking lot, in the grassy area behind the Endowment Fund can mail contribu-

L i nd by Ph otos dumpster. tions of any amount to Westlake-West- Normandy students Tyler Yohman and Grahm Conway stand Compost will be available on a first come, first serve shore Arts Council, P.O. Box 45189, near Normandy’s 209-gallon composter. basis, starting on May 24 and ending on June 2.  Westlake, OH, 44145. 

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bay Village branch library sporting views READ at the Bay Johnny (had better) B. Goode Village Library! by Jeff Bing Certainly, we all know you can’t rate a draft for a couple of years; sometimes even longer. Well, except in the case of the “Remember May 8 on ESPN screens, Browns, because most of their draft picks are obvious flops by by Joyce Sandy The Browns draft a player who knows what winning means. the end of year one. The thing is, a first-rounder should be an pring has really just begun, but the It made fans all happy; and Jimmy knew it would, impact player, hands down. I should probably be a little more Bay Village Branch Library is thinking Farmer picked a QB whom he thought would be good. specific: impact in a positive way. Ssummer! That’s right –we’re all set to Will he work out? Only time will tell, How many of the Browns draftees have had a significant go with programs for all ages and interests to But the Browns bet their future on Johnny Manziel.” impact on the league? Last year we drafted Barkevious Mingo keep everyone reading and having fun. Go Go Go Johnny Go with the sixth pick. He basically disappeared after six games. The Teen department will start us off on Go Go The Browns, as usual, are “hopeful” which, loosely translated, Tuesday, June 3, at 3:30 p.m. with Skunk Haven Johnny Manziel means they’re trying to save face by not voicing their disap- for teens and their families. Renee Pearlstein pointment. And, let’s not even begin a discussion about Trent will talk about domestic and wild skunks. Then You’ve got to love Browns fans. No, really. Especially, Richardson or Brandon Weeden the year before, okay? I could join us on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m.-3 every year at draft time. Year after year, GM after GM, owner go back further, but what’s the point? p.m. for the Summer Reading Kick Off party! after owner, failure after failure, Browns fans always choose to There will be crafts at 11 a.m., Celebrity Read- believe that the guys in charge will finally get it right, this time. “The Browns drafted Johnny to be ‘the man’, ers at noon, pizza at 1 p.m., and the Bubble Somehow, though, the Browns have shown an uncannily Endearing him to every local football fan. Lady will present a program at 2 p.m. consistent ability to screw things up, and in epic proportions, Many people coming from miles around, The theme for the reading game this year in spite of the odds. It’s the one constant we can count on. Hoping he’ll spark a rally when the team is down. is READ. Yes, it’s that simple. Just READ! Reg- How in the name of Mike Junkin do the Browns fans maintain But if an opposing lineman gets you in his sights, ister and play online, and log your hours read their sanity? We’ll be talking next year’s draft that night!” online – this year you don’t have to keep track Go Go of a big game board! Registration prizes of “He’ll run around a lot to avoid a sack, Go Johnny Go a Chipotle meal or a scoop of Mitchell’s ice So Browns fans won’t ask Jimmy for their money back. Go Go cream will be given out while supplies last. Johnny plays the game as if he’s not afraid, Johnny Manziel Mark in every 30 minutes you read, and you’ll Should stay in the pocket but at times he’s strayed. receive an entry ticket for every two hours you His maneuvers simply cause some fans to say, So it won’t be long before “Johnny Football” headlines read to attend an author event. After you’ve ‘Johnny, you can’t run around back there all day’.” another Browns season. The Browns sold more than 2,000 read 20 hours, you will have earned a free book Go Go season tickets in a few hours following his selection, so he’s to choose and keep. Go Johnny Go already paid off in terms of hype. Now he just has to do it on Reading during the summer is so impor- Go Go the field. So, please, on behalf of Browns fans everywhere, tant for school children to prevent the Summer Johnny Manziel Johnny, be good.  Slide and to retain the strides in reading they made during the school year. Registration has already begun so get registered and be ready to health & Wellness go on June 7! The game ends on Aug. 16, and we’ll have a wrap party on that day at 2 p.m. Join us to chalk the walk, tie dye a shirt, and Using senses to reach dementia patients enjoy a cool treat. Storytimes will begin again the week of by Kristi Vaughn freshly cut grass or something cooking can evoke feelings June 2 – please check the flyer or cuyahogali- and memories of times long ago? Many times someone brary.org for the changes in storytime names ftentimes our loved ones with dementia loose their with dementia can retain long-term memories from their and times. All storytimes will begin at 9:30 a.m. ability to communicate with us the way they once youth and these scents can trigger them. Bringing things except for Thursday at 11 a.m., and Wednesday Odid. This can make visiting difficult, since social such as freshly baked bread, a vase of flowers, and/or herbs evening at 6:45. Please join us for stories and visits consist of conversation. Below are some ideas you from the garden are some examples. Essential oils can also songs and a fun way to start your day! Book can try that don’t have to involve a lot of talking. be used to stimulate the senses. Dab a little on a piece of discussions for all ages, science programs, The Power of Touch: Humans are programmed to be cloth and let your loved one take a whiff! storytimes and art programs are all lined up caring and compassionate. We are made to give and receive The Power of Sight: I am a big fan of memory books. for the summer and we can’t wait to get them touch. Studies show that touch increases endorphins in our These can be made by using old photographs, newspaper started! Please join us and most importantly brains. Gently rubbing your loved one’s shoulders or hold- clippings, etc. from your loved one’s past. It is always fun of all – READ! ing her hand can bring comfort and security to someone to look through during visits. Perhaps it will even stimulate The library will be closed Saturday, May with dementia. Just knowing that you are there and that some memories from your loved one that lead to some 24, through Monday, May 26, in observance of you care is sometimes makes all the difference in their life. conversation. If not, it gives you something to talk about Memorial Day.  The Power of Smell: Isn’t it amazing how the smell of while flipping through the pages. 

mine. Born in South India, her astrologi- an item or photo to bless. This program ‘Mother of Compassion’ brings cal chart told of how she would dedicate is free and all are welcome. her life to helping humanity. In childhood Saturday, June 14, is a Silent Medi- she would seclude herself and meditate tation Retreat, complete with Yoga, world tour to Westlake for weeks or months at a time. At 21, she Ayurveda and meditation, choice of full told her mother it was time to depart into or half-day options. The full-day retreat by Sharon Fedor of Compassion?” seclusion, and so she traveled on foot to is $100, half-day $60 if booked before Many words from India have seeped the remote Penusila Forest. June 4. Registration is required; call Bob nity Spiritual Center is honored into the English language such as Yoga, Here she would meditate for weeks at 216-374-3493, email kerock58@cox. to have Amma’s sacred purpose karma, satsung and avatar. In Hinduism, or months at a time, staying for 12 years. net or visit karunamayi.org and click on Uand program of love and peace an avatar is defined as a deliberate descent In 1995 Amma expanded from India to World Tour. come to Westlake this June. of a deity to earth. This aptly describes the United States where she brings her On Sunday, June 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Some messages we have heard in Amma Sri Karunamayi, revered by many message of comfort and spiritual guid- a Sacred Fire Ceremony including lunch childhood may persist all of our lives, as the embodiment of Divine Motherly ance, dedicating herself to removing will be held a private residence at 187 like “Mother knows best.” Or “Finish your Love due to the generous outpouring of suffering from the hearts of her chil- Windbrook Drive in Elyria. This is a vegetables, they’re good for you.” Or the affection and love she showers uncondi- dren through programs, education and free public program but donations are central message of the Hippie movement tionally on people, plants and animals. retreats. accepted. Come rid yourself of negative – “Peace and love.” What if all those same Unity Spiritual Center is honored to Amma (whose name means mother) karma by the Havana fire. messages could be experienced and have Amma’s sacred purpose and pro- will bring her program to Unity Spiri- Amma has established SMVA Trust, understood today in greater depth, with gram of love and peace come to Westlake tual Center, 23855 Detroit Road, on June a nonprofit organization which has pro- more powerful meaning, in truer spiri- this June. 13 and 14. Friday, June 13, is Individual grams that provide, food, housing, cloth- tuality, in the form of a spiritual being, Amma’s childhood and early years Blessing Day, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Share ing, education, medical treatments and known by her followers as “the Mother are likely much different than yours or the concerns of your heart with her, bring clean water for thousands. 

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VBC. Free bike registration is avail- Village Bicycle Cooperative among local able at the police department and VBC. Pat McGannon says about the ordinance changes: “The city’s bike groups participating in May 22 safety fair registration, which Bay residents are encouraged to use, helps the by Donna Wilson many organizations,” Chief Spaetzel tive. VBC will be there to answer ques- police department find the owners said. “There are plans to continue these tions, provide information about the of recovered bicycles.” n Thursday, May 22, from 6:30- events in the city to bring the commu- laws (which promote safer cycling) and Could you pass a test on bike safety? 8:30 p.m. at the Dwyer Center, nity closer.” brochures. VBC was instrumental this Here are some sample questions: O300 Bryson Lane, there will be Representatives from local agen- year in changing the biking ordinanc- Answer true or false. a Safety Fair sponsored by the city of cies – including the Bay Village police es for Bay Village which contribute 1. Sidewalk riding is prohibited. Bay Village. Police chief Mark Spaetzel and fire departments, Bay Family to making Bay a better biking com- 2. Parents must review all laws with spearheaded the Safety Fair as a com- Services, the Westshore Enforcement munity. Patrick McGannon and Carl their children. munity outreach program to provide Bureau, Cuyahoga County Animal Gonzalez from VBC will be present to 3. Earphones may be worn in both ears. free information on organizations that Shelter, Cleveland Clinic, CERT, Amer- answer inquiries about these changes 4. Always ride against traffic. provide assistance and activities within ican Red Cross and Ohio Department and other questions such as correct 5. Street riding is legal on all streets. the city. of Natural Resources – will be on hand helmet and bike size. Come to the Safety Fair for answers “This will be a great opportunity with information and materials. Chief Spaetzel told me that the to these questions and others. We look for citizens of Bay to come together Another of the participating orga- police department has donated forward to seeing you and sharing the and gather safety information from nizations is Village Bicycle Coopera- many lost and unclaimed bikes to road with you. 

Challenge yourself to a healthier summer by Patrick McGannon gasoline, and how much carbon you prevent from releasing into the atmosphere. hallenge yourself to a healthier lifestyle this Last year, 64 communities in northeast summer by joining Village Bicycle Cooperative in Ohio participated in the National Bike Chal- Cthe 2014 National Bike Challenge. This free challenge. Of those communities, Bay Village scored lenge takes place between May 1 and Sept. 30. This is not the most points, earning it the No. 1 spot in a fundraiser, but instead a fun way for participants to our region. This was a result of 27 Bay Village track their biked miles during the five-month challenge. participants logging 27,685 miles during the Participants can even link approved smartphone exercise five-month challenge! We know that many apps to their challenge accounts to automatically log more people biked in each participating city miles for them. last summer, but their miles were not counted. On top of the personal challenge to increase biking, Consider adding your miles to the challenge local teams, local cities, and cities from around the coun- by joining today. A city’s total miles will auto- try compete against each other. Your miles also let legis- matically be calculated based on the combined lators know that Americans are increasing their use of total of all participants that entered that city’s bicycles for transportation and recreation. zip-code during signup. The annual challenge is not only a great way to track Every mile counts, so don’t worry if you your biking miles and exercise, but also your gasoline sav- only bike a few miles a week. The challenge is ings, and reduction in carbon emissions. These stats are for all types of bike riders, not just long-distance Signing up and logging miles for the National Bike automatically calculated for you on the challenge website. riders. Even though the challenge has already started, it Challenge is quick and easy. Instructions for both can be At the end of the challenge, you might be surprised at how is not too late to join because the site allows participants found at challenge.villagebicycle.org. Contact patrick@ many miles you rack up, how much money you save in to log miles in the past. villagebicycle.org if you have any issues signing up. 

Project Pedal a day of biking and fun for all ages by Diane Frye • Kale Trail (all ages) – 13 miles on a from noon to 3 p.m. With so much to do, scenic tour of Bay Village. Registration see and hear for the entire family, it is onger days and warmer weather fee: $25. sure to be an enjoyable spring day in this are here which means it’s time to • Artichoke Adventure (all ages) – 25 lakeside community. Lget on your bike and ride. Gather miles, including the scenic tour of Bay Don’t miss out. Register today at the whole family together and join your Village as well as additional pedaling www.ourvillageproject.com or pick up an friends and neighbors on Saturday, June through Avon Lake. Registration fee: $40. application at Village Project headquar- 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Village The Village Project kitchen will pro- ters, 27378 W. Oviatt Road in Bay Village. Project’s Project Pedal at Bay High School vide a complimentary lunch for Kale Trail The deadline to register is May 30. Memorial Stadium. It will do you a world and Artichoke Adventure participants. Registration materials can be picked of good – you’ll enhance your well-being Lunch is available to others at a nominal up on Wednesday, June 11, and Thurs- by experiencing an exhilarating and fee. Join in some healthy competition day, June 12, from 4-8 p.m. at Buffalo Wild scenic, fresh-air ride through our local and help support Village Project by rais- Wings, 32914 Walker Road in Avon Lake. community which benefits your mind ing funds in addition to the registration The restaurant will offer a 20 percent dis- and body. As you pedal and participate, fee. Compete individually or as a team to count off food purchased during pick-up. you’ll be having fun while helping to raise the most for this worthy organiza- Additionally, a variety of silent auction raise funds to continue the mission of tion.Fundraising pages can be created activities for all ages. There will be music items will be available for bidding during Village Project. Good for the soul? Defi- when you register on the Village Project from the School of Rock, as well as local registration pick-up. Winners of these nitely. There are five rides to choose from, website, ourvillageproject.com. Prizes choirs and musicians, a bicycle rodeo items will be announced during the 1 p.m. including: will be awarded for the top three indi- sponsored by Village Bicycle Coopera- Project Pedal presentation on June 14. It is • Pea Pod Pedal (2 and 3-year-olds) – a vidual fundraisers and the top team. tive, sports challenges, mascot races, a not necessary to be present to win. course of 100 yards on the Bay High The ride is fully supported with rest dunk tank, silent and Chinese auctions, The mission of Village Project is “to track. Registration fee: $5. stops offering refreshments, bike mechan- a 50/50 raffle, Mitchell’s ice cream, and come together as a community of all • Sprout Route (6 and under) – a course ics, medical and safety volunteers, and plenty of food and refreshments. ages to provide nourishing meals and of 400 yards on the Bay High track. support vehicles. Babysitting will be avail- Make it “a day in Bay.” Besides Proj- extended care and service to our neigh- Registration fee: $10. able for children of registered riders. ect Pedal, Bay Village is the location for a bors experiencing cancer.” More infor- • Cucumber Course (designed for those Project Pedal is not just a bike ride – couple other events on June 14. BAYarts mation about this organization, which 12 and under, but open to all ages) – 6 it’s a community event. Invite your family is hosting their Art & Music Festival from serves families in Bay Village, Avon Lake miles through the western side of Bay and friends to cheer you on as you cross 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and the Bay Village Fire and Rocky River, can be found on the Village. Registration fee: $15. the finish line and enjoy a full day of Department is hosting an open house website or by calling 440-348-9401. 

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race Harms and Aubrey Theobald from Bay High School and Nina June Ripich of GSt. Joseph Academy, all 2014 graduating

seniors, were this year’s recipients of the Ruth y

Purdy-Leslie Scholarship Fund at BAYarts. All arr other applicants received a $50 gift certificate for Pat Catans/Prizm to purchase art supplies. For the second year, seniors from northeast Ohio schools pursuing degrees in art-related Photo by B ob P by Photo fields were eligible for funds. Students were Greg Kolarik’s yard was awarded “Best in Bloom” as the overall first-place winner last year. asked to discuss their goals and what inspired them artistically; creativity was encouraged. by Jean Smith website at www.cityofwestlake.org and mailed to West- The difficult task of picking only three recip- lake in Bloom, City of Westlake, 27700 Hilliard Blvd., ients was in the capable hands of Janet Purdy, pring is here and planning has begun for the 2014 Westlake, OH 44145, or dropped off at the reception daughter of Ruth Purdy-Leslie, former Bay Vil- Westlake in Bloom Community Beautification desk at Westlake City Hall. lage art teacher and namesake of the fund. The SProgram. We will again showcase the beautiful Entry forms are also available at any of these West- fund was created in Ruth’s memory by family, landscaping and gardens of residences and businesses lake garden centers: Cahoon Nursery, Dean’s Green- friends and former students in her true spirit: in Westlake. house, Gale’s Westlake Garden Center, or Plant Crafters. to encourage a lifetime of art. As in previous years, we anticipate many lovely Deadline for entries to be received is Friday, June 27, In addition to scholarships for graduating gardens deserving of oohs and aahs, along with one or at 5 p.m. seniors, the fund also provides need-based sup- two spectacular gardens that really stand out. Every Hilliard Boulevard flower box, Evergreen port for students grades K-12 to take BAYarts Westlake residents and business owners can enter Cemetery Memorial Fence garden, and Adopt-a-Bed classes and provides monetary awards for BAY- their gardens in one of 21 categories, which will be garden will be entered automatically in the judging. arts’ annual Youth Scholarship Exhibit. Informa- judged in July and awards in each category will be pre- As the weather gets warmer and your garden plan- tion on applying can be found online at bayarts. sented at a ceremony on August 13 at LaCentre. Many ning progresses, please remember to pick up or print net or by stopping into the main office at 28795 photos of the winning gardens will be on display that out an entry form and enter your garden in the 2014 Lake Road. Donations to the fund are tax deduct- evening. Westlake in Bloom Program. ible and can be made on BAYarts’ website.  Entry forms can be downloaded from the city’s This just may be your year to win! 

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by Amy Brediger Relay in a large capacity as well as the supportive roll to the next Event ome one and come all to the Relay for Life of West- Chair. I am not going anywhere and shore in just a few short weeks! In case you are not neither is my commitment to the Cclear what to expect at a Relay event, I would describe American Cancer Society. This is my it as a carnival atmosphere. Of course our purpose is to ulti- passion and I encourage someone mately raise funds, but it is also a day stuffed with games, DJ, with fresh ideas to come along on dunk tank, bounce house, movies and more. this journey with us to make each Relay is open to the public and we welcome you and Relay more successful than the last. your family to come have fun with us at our team tents, raffle, I will check in with you one silent auction and enjoying food along with other activities. more time before the big event but The reason these teams and tents exist is to entertain the please remember to join us Satur- public with an event everyone can enjoy! day, May 31, 2 p.m. through Sunday, All of the money raised at Relay through outside par- June 1, 8 a.m. It will definitely be ticipants is just as important as the teams themselves. So a day to remember, where we will please come out for a day of fun, bring others with you and honor those fighting the good support our survivors. There is so much more to this event fight, support more birthdays, talk that you just have to come and check it out for yourself. We about those we have lost and work hope to see you there. towards the goal of a cure. I speak Remember that we are back on the track at Westlake High from experience that new research

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attendance. This is a serious issue and I just wish Event uses real- The drug education more parents were here to hear it.” event opened with infor- A special achievement award was life experiences to mation displays by the also presented by the HUGS Founda- Westshore Enforcement tion to Bay Middle School Principal Bureau (WEB), Recov- Sean McAndrews, for his commit- highlight dangers ery Resources, and Drug ment, support and years of ongoing Awareness and Preven- dedication to parent and student drug of drug use tion Inc., surrounded by education awareness in the school and over 80 colorful hand- the community. The award was pre- arents, children, community and school leaders made drug awareness sented by Dianne Vogt, founder and gathered on Tuesday, May 7, for the “Let’s Talk posters designed by board president of HUGS, an organi- PAbout It” parent drug education event, held at Bay Middle School sev- zation dedicated to helping families Bay Middle School. Highlighting the evening’s event enth and eighth-grade Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons and children struggling with the costs were presentations by Bay Village Detective Kevin students. Parents and outlines how the court handles teens associated with drug addiction recov- Krolkoski and Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons of children were given an involved with substance abuse. ery programs. HUGS stands for Hope, the Rocky River Municipal Court. opportunity to collect Understanding, Gratitude and Serenity. “After hearing about the amount of drugs in our literature and also talk with the representatives. “It is just great that Sean is being recognized for his community and how easy it is for our kids to get them, When the education program began, students split passion and dedication to this important issue,” said the I’m now convinced drug use, abuse and addiction out to their own discussion session led by Jennifer Tulli event organizers. “Without his leadership, many parents can hit any Bay family,” said one of the parents in and Arnette Mathews from Recovery Resources, and and children would not get the education they need to Jamie Mahnic from Bay Family Services. The stu- help combat the effects alcohol and other drugs can dents got to hear from a guest student who told have on our Bay Village families.”  stories how she experienced the damages of drug use in her family and shared ways teens can abstain from trying drugs by making good healthy, drug- free choices. The parent session was led by a local couple who presented information on drug use trends, the misinformation surrounding medical marijuana, reasons why kids choose to use, the signs and risk factors parents need to be aware of and the outdat- ed stigma associated with drug use and addiction. Included in the session were stories from Detective Krolkoski and Judge Fitzsimmons about their experiences in the criminal justice system with youth substance abuse, followed by an open Q&A session.

Said one of the parents, “What a great event, De nn y we nd ell by Ph otos I’m so glad I came tonight. I now recognize how Dianne Vogt, founder of HUGS, presents a special important it is for parents to keep talking with their achievement award to Bay Middle School principal Bay Village Detective Kevin Krolkoski discusses some children about the dangers of alcohol and other Sean McAndrews for his dedication to student and of the gateway drugs teens experiment with. drug use. I now know what to do if I see any red flags. parent drug education.

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Library May 20 by Tara Wendell by Louise Seeholzer ay Villagers have come to love Greenisland as our any parents, dreaming of peace and Bhidden gem, tucked away quiet, hope the years when their young between a gas station and a dry Mchildren bang on any surface to create cleaner on an easy-to-miss side noise are over. But some young men from St. street off Columbia Road. After a Edward’s High School in Lakewood have set a rocky start, the Irish restaurant is new standard for banging on surfaces, and they now in its eleventh year of opera- bring their unique style of music to Westlake tion and was recently named as Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, one of the top 100 restaurants in on Tuesday, May 20. Northeast Ohio.

The Trash Talkers percussion group, made up The restaurant’s unassum- wen d ell ARA entirely of St. Ed’s students, uses strictly recycled ing exterior on Eaton Way yields “instruments” such as metal trash cans and plas- to a cozy, welcoming atmosphere tic buckets. This spirited group emerged from the where regulars and first-timers are T by Photo influences of Stomp and Blue Man Group. treated as old friends by owner Sean Connie and Sean McConnell, owners of Greenisland Irish restaurant Since 2003, they have captivated audiences McConnell – who emigrated from and pub in Bay Village, recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the restaurant’s opening. Despite a rough start, Greenisland has at numerous events around the Cleveland area the Emerald Isle in 1973 – and his become a popular local dining option and was named one of the and have been featured live on Cleveland TV wife, Connie. The friendly waitstaff top 100 restaurants in Northeast Ohio. channels. are eager to explain the nuances of St. Ed’s Trash Talkers May 20 performance is authentic Irish dishes like boxty and Connie said. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the program is provided shepherd’s pie to the non-Irish among us, while the Greenisland has truly come full circle, from an free by the Westlake-Westshore Arts Council. menu features more mainstream fare to appeal to a wide inauspicious beginning to being lauded in a noted food However, early arrival is advised. Due to the range of palates. critic’s review and named to a prestigious restaurant list. group’s popularity, seats may fill quickly.  From the start, Greenisland’s path to acceptance Calling the restaurant “Bay Village’s best kept secret,” wasn’t easy. Local residents, concerned about the type Connie was quick to add that a number of regular cus- of establishment the McConnells had in mind for tomers travel from as far away as Sandusky and Akron. their quiet neighborhood, protested the restaurant’s The family-friendly restaurant is involved in the opening. community, donating gift cards for local fundraisers “We put everything we had on the line,” Sean said. and hosting civic club meetings, and has been a strong The couple persevered through the early opposition, supporter of the Observer, and by extension, the many buoyed by a city census that showed strong support by community groups the newspaper promotes. residents for a restaurant in Bay, at a time when local “It’s important to us to support the community,” dining options were sparse. Connie McConnell said. “A lot of our customers live ool d Hig h Sch war Since opening in October 2003, Sean and Connie in Bay and we value them and the causes that matter . Ed t have worked hard to assuage those initial fears of a to them.” rowdy Irish pub and the traffic and clientele that it Equally welcoming to groups celebrating a family would attract. event and those looking to enjoy an expertly poured pint S ourtesy c “So many people have thanked us for opening up in a mellow setting, Greenisland has made its place as a St. Edward High School Trash Talkers. in Bay Village and tell us they hope we never leave,” valuable member of Bay’s dining landscape. 

The Herb Guild Garden Club Unity Spiritual Center luncheon set for Aug. 6 For Your Spiritual Growth Services Sundays at 9:00 am & 11:00 am by Shirley Swindell Magical World of Herbs.” The Open Spiritual Community • Wedding Ceremonies boutique opens at 10 a.m., Meditation • Prosperity Principles • Sustainability Practices he Herb Guild Garden featuring culinary herbs, herb Club announces its mixes, herb dips and herb vin- 23855 Detroit Rd • Westlake • 440-835-0400 Tgreatly anticipated yearly egars. Also, available: “Thyme www.UnitySpiritualCenter.com summer event: the 30th Scholar- and Again” the Herb Guild’s ship Luncheon. The Scholarship 35th anniversary cookbook. The Luncheon will be held Wednes- popular annual basket raffle, day, Aug. 6, at Wagner’s of West- silent auction, and bake sale lake, 30855 Center Ridge Road. will again be featured events Tickets are available by during the luncheon. contacting June Zweidinger, The Herb Guild Garden luncheon chair, for reserva- Club will announce and award tions by mail: June Zweidinger, two scholarships to two gradu- 8962 Longbrook Drive, North ating area high school students Ridgeville, Ohio 44039, or call that are furthering their educa- 440-748-1629. Individual tickets tion, thus the purpose for The are $30 or tables of 10 for $300. Herb Guild’s yearly Scholarship Please make checks payable to Luncheon event. The Herb Guild. The Herb Guild was found- This year’s theme is “The ed in 1978. 

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bay village city schools ‘Word Play Around Bay’ Scan this QR will build rich vocabularies code to get the mobile version of “Word Play in young children Around Bay.” by Karen Derby areas.” Shryock said the initiative was are n d erby designed to give parents effective, delib- here’s a new push going on in the erate and fun strategies for developing K by Ph oto Bay Village preschool community, vocabulary at home and wherever they Bay Village Schools administrative assistant Mary Jane Hull, left, and and swing sets are only one place go with their children. T Director of Curriculum Char Shryock, center, with Bay Village Education where it’s happening. The brochure offers suggestions Foundation grants coordinator Ellie Bricmont. Just introduced this week, “Word Play for activities at places like Huntington Around Bay” is a fun, vocabulary-building Beach, the Lake Erie Nature and Science or tablets to get even more ideas for each Funding was provided with a grant from resource for parents and their young chil- Center, the Bay Library, Bay Pool and location. the Bay Village Education Foundation. dren. The brochure is packed with dozens many more. For example, when at the Shryock said that children will love Brochures can be found on their of location-specific activities that make it playground, parents can recite a poem interacting with their parents using own, special display board at the Bay easy for parents to help children build a while pushing a swing (an example might “Word Play Around Bay.” She said, “I Library, the Lake Erie Nature and Science rich and meaningful vocabulary during be “The Swing,” by Robert Louis Steven- hope we see these brochures out wher- Center, Bay Pool, Glenview Center for everyday visits throughout Bay Village. son). Or when at the beach, parents and ever parents take their children. Some of Childcare and Learning, the Bay Village “Research clearly shows that a wide children can play alliteration games the ideas would be terrific for groups of Board of Education central office and range of vocabulary when entering using adjectives to describe items (like children, too.” many other locations around Bay Village school is a predictor of long-term read- squishy sand or beautiful beach). The activities were developed by where parents take their young children. ing success,” said Char Shryock, Director And if vocabulary builders get Shryock and the educational staff at Bay The brochure can also be downloaded of Curriculum for the Bay Village district. through all the activities in the printed Library and the Lake Erie Nature and for printing at www.bayvillageschools. “And strong reading and comprehension brochure, they can scan the QR codes Science Center. Mary Jane Hull of the com/WordPlay, or a mobile version is skills are critical to learning in all subject on each page with their smart phones Bay Village district created the brochure. available with the QR code. 

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westshore youth leaders Area youth proclaim ‘We are the Majority’ at downtown rally

by Noreen Kyle

estshore Young Leaders from Westlake, Rocky River and Lakewood high schools joined more than 100 other Whigh school youth and leaders from Cuyahoga County at the “We are the Majority Rally” on Wednesday, April 30. The purpose of the rally was to raise awareness about the fact that the majority of youth make healthy choices and do not partake in the use of drugs and alcohol. Students from across the county gathered at the Cleveland Public Library to participate in team-building activities and march to City Hall to listen to speakers including Nolan and Jaclyn Brandt of Robby’s Voice who inspired them to continue to make good choices. The Westshore Young Leaders will continue their program- ming with the annual Leadership Conference this fall. For parent High school students from across the county met downtown on April 30 to raise awareness or youth membership information, call 440-250-9916.  that the majority of youth do not use drugs or alcohol. Bay man on the mend shaves head to help others by Dwight and Nancy Clark obstacle to giving for this incredibly worthy cause. Enter Jim Sgro, armed with a desire here’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned to assist, coupled with a full arsenal of hair- haircut, yet the one served up recently cutting equipment and supplies. Tby one of our very own, Jim Sgro of Vil- Jim, without hesitation, eagerly agreed lage Barber Shop, was one to remember. Tim to make the trip, after business hours, to the Pell, a longtime Bay Village resident, friend and Pells’ house on Lake Road in Bay Village. With community volunteer, had recently undergone little fanfare, Jim personally, unselfishly and hip replacement surgery. Under strict doctor’s gladly shaved Tim’s head for the good cause, z orders, Tim was limited in his mobility and abil- in exchange for a generous donation by Tim ity to travel in the early stages of his recovery, and Jean to St. Baldrick’s.

and therefore unable to participate in the March The occasion made for a very fun get- are n G ert fundraising event in support of the St. Baldrick’s together with friends, including Jerry and Foundation, held at the Lakewood Elks Lodge Vickie Stavlas, Doug and Karen Gertz, and Todd

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More stories, photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 13 MAY 2014 13 The special, unusual, mysterious Lilly/Weston house by William Krause is one of only two structures in the city of Westlake on the National Register of ituated close to the road, just east Historic Places (the other is the Clague of the Westlake Recreation Center’s House Museum). Secondly, it is unusual Sdriveway on Center Ridge Road, is in that it is one of only about 220 early the Lilly/Weston house. Named after two homes in northeast Ohio ever construct- of the families to own the house, it is spe- ed of native stone between 1800 and cial, unusual and mysterious for a whole 1860, according to Roy Larick on his Blue- host of reasons. stone Heights website, bluestoneheights. First of all, it is special because it org. I had the pleasure of attending a geological/cultural/historical walking tour he spoke at in Cleveland Heights last weekend. The Lilly/Weston house is included in his list of Western The Lilly-Weston House on Center Ridge Road was built around 1844. Reserve stone houses constructed of Berea sandstone. of the nomination form for the National blocks of stone were chipped down to a Roy Larick’s website Register of Historic Places. He explains manageable size and the chips used to helped me appreciate in a new that the small Lilly/Weston house is built fill in the walls behind the dressed stone? way what a treasure the Lilly/ of unusually thick blocks that extend clear What about the curious small window Weston house is. Most homes through its thick walls. The blocks are two toward the western end of the rear, on the in this early settlement period feet thick in the basement and 18 inches first floor? It appears to be original, but were constructed of timber thick at the first floor level. its possible specialized use also remains and less frequently of brick. In the application he notes that a mystery. Another way that the Lilly/ the 1850 census lists one stonecutter So, next time you are on the walk- Weston house is unusual is in Dover Township, Sidney Beibe (sic) ing trail around the Recreation Center that the original structure is who told the census taker that he had or have time to safely park nearby, come constructed of stone and the been born in France. Could this be the check out the outside of the Lilly/Weston addition 10 years later was person who constructed the house? Most house. Take a close look. The stones on constructed of brick on a of the early settlers here were from the the front elevation are delicately hand stone foundation. British Isles or New England. How did a tooled with vertical tooling marks on the Now for the mystery: The stonecutter from France end up in Dover edges and pick marks on the body of each sandstone-and-brick Lilly/ Township? Does this house represent a block of stone. Notice how the stones on Weston house was construct- French building tradition married to the sides of the building are nicely fin-

De nn y we nd ell by Ph otos ed by someone “with special the prevailing Greek Revival style of the ished but don’t have the fine details of The delicately finished stone on the front talents for manipulating espe- period? the front, and check out that mysterious side of the Lilly-Weston House, on the left in cially large blocks of stone,” Why would someone move and window in the back.  the above photo, contrasts with the rougher according to Steve McQuillin in build with such large, heavy blocks of Access this story at wbvobserver.com side walls of the home. the narrative he wrote as part stone when more typically in this era the to see more photos of the house.

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by Regina McCarthy baskets, annuals, perennials, over 2,000 roses and a Farm Market, with Bench’s he Westlake Garden Club (WGC) is produce from its 650-acre farm. sponsoring a bus tour to Schedel This tour has something for everyone. TArboretum & Gardens in Elmore, Don’t miss out – reserve your seat now!

Ohio, on Wednesday, June 25. We will Our tour bus will depart West Bay o enjoy a docent‑led tour of the gardens, Plaza, at the northwest corner of Detroit with more than 15,000 annuals, flowering and Crocker roads, at 8:00 a.m. sharp, trees, perennials, shrubs and many plant rain or shine; returning approximately species normally not found in our region. 4:30 p.m. The all‑inclusive cost for WGC Following a catered lunch in the Wel- members is $48 and for non‑members come Center overlooking the lower level $58. If you would prefer not to walk the mi c Do nn a D ’A by Ph oto gardens, we will tour the Schedel Manor gardens, merely add $4 to reserve a seat from left: Amy England, Bradley Bay’s Director of Nursing; scholarship House, built in 1882 and furnished with on a large golf cart. recipients Caitlin Flynn, Janie Walborn, Beth Raiff, Cassie Szekely; and a collection of antiques, custom furniture For further information, please Candy Sanson, Bradley Bay administrator. and rare artworks. On our return trip, we contact Shirley Lutts at 440‑871‑8057 or will stop at Bench’s Greenhouse & Nurs- Ruth Bertrand at 440‑899‑1565. We look ery to browse its selection of hanging forward to having you join us.  Free-form Haiku by Dave Scullin Honey bee Lily pads As they wed Summer Programs at Hovering by the blossom across the pond Daughters changing Sweet reward Like stepping stones to new names Lake Ridge Academy June 9 – July 18, 2014 Summer Classes Summer at Willow Arts 6 Week Group Classes Start in June -SONGWRITING Camps -MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE & private voice/piano/guitar lessons Call 440.539.2906 for more info, or A diverse and dynamic program offering full and half day [email protected] experiences open to all area students! Come join us to explore, & Programs 24629 Detroit Rd. Ste 3, Westlake, OH experience, create, think and have fun!

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Westlake porter Public Library Upcoming events at Westlake Porter Public Library by Elaine Willis Friday, May 16 (7-8 p.m.) A Family tribution so that you avoid running out accordance with library policy, children Concert with Laura Doherty – of money. Presented by SOFA (the Society under the age nine must be accompanied NOTICE: Westlake Porter Public Laura will acoustically rock every kid’s for Financial Awareness). Please register. by an adult. Library’s parking lot will be closed for world with her breezy folk-pop tunes for Tuesday, May 20 (10 a.m.-noon) Saturday, May 24 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) resealing and striping on Sunday, May the whole family! Tickets for this FREE Career Transition Center: Writ- Sensory Storytime – Join us for a 25, and Monday, May 26. There will be concert will be available in Youth Services ing to Employers – Learn profes- storytime for children with special needs no access to the drive-up book drops starting May 9 and are limited to six per sional letter-writing techniques includ- and their parents/caregivers. The pro- while the parking lot is closed. The adult, please. ing how to write effective cover letters, gram includes interactive stories, rhymes, library will be closed on May 25 and Saturday, May 17 (10:30-11 a.m.) marketing letters, follow-up letters and songs and movement activities, followed 26 in observance of Memorial Day, Mother Goose on the Loose! – more. You’ll also gain information on pre- by 30 minutes of play. Content is geared making it an ideal time for performing Join Mother Goose for this interactive sto- paring writing samples when employers to ages 3-7. Please call the library with the annual maintenance. The re-sealing rytime featuring simple books, rhymes, request them. questions or to register. and re-striping will be done weather- songs and movement. For ages birth-3 permitting. Wednesday, May 21 (10:15 and 11 a.m.) Saturday, May 24 (10:30 a.m.-noon) with an adult caregiver. Let’s Sing and Dance! – Sing and Beginning Genealogy – Learn how Wednesday, May 14 (4-5:30 p.m.) Saturday, May 17 (2-3:30 p.m.) Ori- move to the music with Miss Nancy! For to research your family history, including Bow Wow! Read to Uncle Chow gami Yoda SuperFolder Stooki- children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Please the available resources and where to find Chow! – Stop by the Youth Services ness – Tweens are invited to show off arrive early to receive a ticket at the Pre- them. Bring along names and dates for Department each Wednesday and sign their SuperFolder skills for a stooky after- school Desk. hands-on research. Please register. your child up for a 10-minute reading noon of origami folding! We will recreate time with Uncle Chow Chow, our reading Wednesday, May 21 (4-5:30 p.m.) Sunday, May 24 (1:30-4 p.m.) Com- the Star Wars character-themed origami dog! Bring your own book or choose one Bow Wow! Read to Uncle Chow peer Day – Join us during Mental Health featured in Tom Angleberger’s “Origami of ours. Registration begins each Wednes- Chow! – Stop by the Youth Services Awareness month for a Community Open Yoda” series, along with discussing how day at 3 p.m. Department each Wednesday and sign House to find out more about Compeer to sketch in the style of the books. There your child up for a 10-minute reading and mental health services. will be prizes for the most stooktacular Wednesday, May 14 (7-8:30 p.m.) time with Uncle Chow Chow, our reading origami! Grades 4-7. Please register. Saturday, May 24 (2-3 p.m.) Junior Introduction to Finding Funders dog! Bring your own book or choose one – Learn how to use Foundation Directory Brick Builders! – Let’s build with Sunday, May 18 (2-3 p.m.) American of ours. Registration begins each Wednes- Online, the database in which you can Duplos! Bring your imagination and we’ll Girl, Josefina – Josefina will teach day at 3 p.m. search for funders for your nonprofit provide the bricks. Ages 3-5 only. us about her Spanish culture and the organization. Please register. Tuesday, May 20 (7-8:45 p.m.) West- settlement of the southwestern frontier Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 lake Westshore Arts Council – in the early 1800s. Ages 6-10. Registration – Memorial Day: Library Closed Wednesday, May 14 (7-8 p.m.) St. Ed’s Trash Talkers Captain Underpants Tra La La begins May 11. Tuesday, May 27 (1-7 p.m.) – Ameri- Palooza – Join us for a Captain Under- Wednesday, May 21(6:30-8:45 p.m.) Monday, May 19 (4-5:45 p.m.) Teen can Red Cross Bloodmobile pants Tra La La Palooza! Experience trivia – Cuyahoga West Genealogical Lounge – Need a place to hang out after contests, games of skill, crafts and more! Society Tuesday, May 27 (10 a.m.-noon) school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on Ages 7-10. Registration begins May 7. Career Transition Center: Monday afternoons! We’ve got comput- Thursday, May 22 (7-8:45 p.m.) West- Improving Interviewing Skills – ers, video games, board games, snacks lake Historical Society – Please Thursday, May 15 (7-8 p.m.) Col- Preparation is the essential ingredient for Patty Saddle of the College and more! Grades 7-12. join the Westlake Historical Society for a lege 101 – a successful job interview. Learn how to Planning Center will discuss the factors free program. Monday, May 19 (6:30-7:30 p.m.) discover what the employer needs so that that go into finding the best college fit, Meet-Up Mondays – Interactive games Friday, May 23 (10 a.m.-noon) Por- your answers will differentiate you from including navigating college visits and and activities for socialization and play ter’s Fiber Fanatics – A time for other candidates. interviews, standard vs. early admission, among children with special needs ages needlecrafters to share, solve problems and more. Open to students and parents. Wednesday, May 28 (10:15 and 11 a.m.) 7-11 with their caregivers. Registration and show off. Please register starting May 8. Let’s Sing and Dance! – Sing and begins May 12. Saturday, May 24 (10-11:30 a.m.) move to the music with Miss Nancy! For Friday, May 16 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) Con- Monday, May 19 (7-8:30 p.m.) Inves- Boredom Busters – Are you bored? children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Please necting for Kids Parent Discus- tors’ Interest Group – Solving the Drop by the Storytime Room and join in arrive early to receive a ticket at the Pre- sion Group – Parent discussion group Retirement Income Puzzle: Strategies and the fun! We will have different activities school Desk. led by a local pediatric expert. Childcare Vehicles to Help Maintain Your Income available each month! Join us for board is offered but space is limited. You must To register for any of the programs, During Retirement. Discussion includes games, crafts, puzzles and more! All ages RSVP by calling 440-250-5563. Topics are please call 440-871-2600 or visit signup. transitioning from accumulation to dis- welcome! No registration necessary. In listed at www.connectingforkids.org. westlakelibrary.org:8080. 

Support our advertisers. May 24 is Compeer Day at WPPL They keep us humming along! by Denise Ayres tionships. Most of us, for different and Porter Public Library, NAMI (National various reasons, may find ourselves in Alliance on Mental Illness), and Far West he Compeer Program at Far need of “rebalancing” our brain func- Center. Come see if you would like to get West Center and Westlake Porter tions. involved in the Compeer Program as a LAW FIRM TPublic Library invite Westlake A lifetime event such as losing a member or a valuable volunteer. and Bay Village residents to our sixth loved one, losing a job, welcoming a new Compeer at Far West Center is an Full Time annual “Compeer Day at WPPL.” This baby, or starting a new career can throw affiliate of the international nonprofit event is scheduled for Saturday, May our emotions out of balance. Also natural Compeer Inc. You can check out the Westlake law firm has an 24, at 1:30 p.m. at Porter Library. It is brain chemicals, called neurotransmit- amazing and life changing activities immediate opening for a a fun, informative and free afternoon ters, can lose balance causing mental ill- of the Compeer Program at both www. full-time receptionist; event in recognition of Mental Health ness. Fortunately there are community compeer.org and www.farwestcenter. Awareness Month. Come join us as we mental health services and community org. 3-5 years experience required. socialize, play Jeopardy, enjoy music, activities that can help put the “Captain The frequently used saying “the best have refreshments, meet programs and of the Body Organ Team,” our brain, back things in life are free” is so true when Must be able to type and have new people! on a smoother operating course. it comes to all the wellness resources experience using Outlook, Excel May is Mental Health Awareness Compeer Day at WPPL is a com- provided in Westlake and Bay Village. We and Adobe Acrobat. Month. This month is a good time to munity open house and a fun, engaging invite you to this fun event to learn more Hours are M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. recognize the important part mental way to learn more about community about how our community provides a Interested candidates may send health and wellness play in everyone’s mental health services and commu- variety of ways to maintain and improve resumes via email to: resumes@ lives without exception. Clear cognition nity activities to strengthen your brain. mental health and well-being. For more corsarolaw.com and emotional well-being are essential Come and learn more about what information please call Compeer at 440- for the success of all our goals and rela- is available to you through Westlake 835-6212, ext. 242.  PLEASE PROOFREAD. WBV Observer is not liable for errors after client approval WBVO©2014 Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 16 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 13 MAY 2014 westlake recreation department Tri-Bay Classic golf Westlake kicks off ‘Live Well, outing gracing the Play Hard’ campaign greens again in June

by Jim Dispirito play harder. by Meredith Prewitt In addition to this, the annual Family Fish- he City of Westlake will be kicking off its ing Derby will be taking place from 9 a.m. to he yearly Tri-Bay Golf Classic outing is set again at Sweet- Live Well-Play Hard campaign with a spe- noon at the Westlake Recreation Center’s fishing briar Golf Course in Avon Lake this year for Friday, June Tcial event on Saturday, May 17. “Wake Up pond. This program is open to all children up T13. Always well attended, the gathering of Bay supporters Westlake” will feature DJ Eazy, face painters, bal- to age 12. The cost for the fishing derby is $10 and golf lovers join together each year for a specific cause; the loon clowns, inflatables, snacks and a mini-truck and includes bait and prizes You can register fundraiser is dedicated to raising funds to assist the Bay Edu- expo at the Westlake Recreation Center from 10 at the Westlake Recreation Center or online at cation Foundation, the Bay Alumni Foundation, and the Bay a.m. to noon. At this time representatives from www.wlrec.org. Rockets Athletic Boosters. The money raised helps the Bay Village our focus group may ask residents to fill out a Come on and wake up with us, Westlake, on organizations in granting funds to support teachers, students, short survey about the city’s recreational needs. Saturday, May 17. Join your friends and fellow and athletes across the community. This survey will help gather information for residents as we “Live Well but Play Hard”! However, this fun-filled day offers golfing foursomes so much the city’s master plan study of green and rec- More information regarding this and other more than gathering to raise funds for these great foundations reational facilities. The City of Westlake would programs can be found at our website at wlrec. and organizations. For the cost of $105 per golfer (must be at like to hear from its citizens about the current org or by stopping by the Recreation Center at least 21 years old), participants can enjoy the many perks that the and future needs for recreation. Be part of the 28955 Hilliard Blvd., calling us at 440-808-5700 day has to offer, including breakfast, appetizers, beverages, and discussion and let us know what you need to or by picking up our new Rec Gazette.  a steak dinner after their 18 holes are played. In addition to the menu and refreshments, different raffles, silent auction prizes, and activities at a variety of stops along the course, such as “Win the digital world a Car with a Hole in One,” add to the enjoyment of the day. Many of the prizes offered are generously donated by popular local businesses and organizations from the community that are appealing to any age (21 and over). The Bay Education Foun- Digital camera without dation also sponsors certain prizes during the event; including the famous and well-loved “Wheelbarrow for Education.” The outing also provides great camaraderie with old friends, friendly owning a computer? competition, and the opportunity to make new connections, personally and professionally, with others in the community as by Tak Sato to use their digital photo processing kiosk; well. All in all, it is a tremendous way to contribute to the com- places like Target and Walmart may also be munity and enjoy an exciting, yet relaxing, day on the greens. an I use a digital camera even equipped with similar kiosk machines. Those interested can register online at www.tribaygolf.com though I don’t own a computer?” These kiosks contain specialized comput- and can follow the outing on Facebook for updates and informa- “C Many people ask me this question ers that you can use through a touchscreen or tion leading up to the event. because it is getting very difficult to find a store keyboard. Store staff or posted instructions Contact Al Nelson at [email protected] or 440-933-6402 that sells and develops a roll of 35mm film. For will lead you through inserting your memory for further sign-up details and questions.  many who ask this question, my answer was not card in the slot, have the machine show you the what they expected ... photos you took on its screen, let you pick and As I always remind readers, the disruptive choose the photos you want to print, and print reader’s opinion innovation called the internet has changed them out for instant gratification. everything. Although humans have been Depending on the kiosk machine, with tinkering with photo capturing contrap- familiar brand names such as Kodak and Fuji Remembering Mum tions since the 1600s, let’s just say practical Film, it may even give you an option to create photography, i.e. preserving and curating a photo CD to digitally preserve your pictures by Bruce Leigh your memories as photos of “that moment,” that you can transfer to your computer if you started in the mid-to-late 1800s. For over a do decide to delve further into the digital world y first memories of my mother were when I was about century there were evolutionary changes to and get a computer at a later date. three years old. That was when the Great Depression was photography, although to me Polaroid Instant The nice thing is that after you print the Min full bloom. Times were hard and many people were Camera was one innovative product to hit the photos, you can erase the photos on your out of work. My father found work wherever he could to make market. Then technology gave birth to digital memory card, and start taking more pictures. money to help support us during these tough times. Mum stayed cameras and the internet further pushed the Now try doing that with a film-based camera! home to take care of us kids. photo capturing capability to smartphones, Next week’s topic: Tips on shopping for a Our kitchen stove was a large wood burner with a huge oven. tablets and now “wearable” technology such digital camera. Railroad trains were coal-fired steam engines at this time. Train as Google Glass. ______crews would throw pieces of coal along side the tracks so people Digital cameras do the same thing as film- could pick up the coal for their homes. I never knew why they did based cameras: take photos and capture the Questions ABOUT The Digital this until I was much older. Mum and dad would bring home pieces moment forever. Your 35mm camera uses film of coal or wood, anything that would burn in our stove. Mum made to record those moments. In a digital camera, World bread, cupcakes and great meals in our wood-burning stove. a memory card takes the place of film. The I’m getting tired of hearing about security People could not run to the store every time they needed milk. advantage here is that the photos captured on compromises and hacking incidents. I’m ready The milk man would read the sign on our window to know how a memory card can be transferred to a com- to throw my PC out the window and get off the much whole milk, butter or cream we needed. He would leave our puter and subsequently printed, emailed or internet for good. order at the front door. When the bottles were empty and washed just stored for later viewing on the computer Cutting the cord and not using the internet they were placed at the door for next day pickup. screen. may not give you additional security because Everyone had ice boxes in those days. There were no refrigera- But what if you don’t own a computer? Are even if you decide not to use technology, mer- tors, side by sides or gigantic freezers then. Large blocks of ice were your photo-taking days over since the other chants and others who keep our personally used to keep the ice box cold. Mum would have to give us baths in alternative of using a film-based camera seems identifiable information, such as credit cards, wash tubs filled with warm soapy water heated on top of our stove. unsupported in the digital world? will continue to rely on technology to maintain If we wore clothes we would have been hung out on the clothesline My answer is no. You can still own a digital the vast amount of data they need to curate. with wooden clothespins like the sheets, shirts, socks and diapers. camera, take photos and preserve your memo- Similarly the bad guys will continue to try to Mum would sing to us and read us stories. She was the best ries in a photo album that you can leave on compromise these entities possessing valuable mum ever. One day we were all listening to the radio when dad said your coffee table without owning a computer. and profitable information. Rather you may we should be quiet because the President was talking. We found Remember that the memory card in your want to learn Internet Street Smarts, i.e. build out our country was at war with Japan. Dad, who had served in digital camera is akin to your 35mm roll of good habits while in the digital world, because World War I, got a job that would help the war effort. Mum started film? Once you are done taking pictures of an the reliance on technology is not going away. saving grease, paper, rags and other things to help our country. event, take the memory card out of your digital Have a question for Tak about comput- Mum bought a sewing machine and made clothes for us and our camera and head down to your neighborhood ers, software or other technology? Send it to neighbors. I was and still am so proud of her. 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pproximately 20 Westlake High School students in Beth Noren’s honors American history course Aparticipated in an extra credit project to create a “fascinator,” a classy millinery hat, for the 2014 Ohio Rose of Tralee. Denise McConville, originally from Tralee, Ireland, and currently a Westlake resident, whose father was instrumental in the establishment of the first Rose of

Tralee competition, initiated the fascinator competition. n M u d ore Collee by Ph oto In addition, Ms. McConville contacted ShurTech Brands Autumn Custer with Westlake Mayor who enthusiastically contributed the main material for The first-place Duck Tape Dennis Clough. fascinator by Westlake the project – rolls and rolls of Duck Tape. High sophomore Autumn Custer. Duck Tape then became a major requirement in the design of the fascinator. In addition to that Ohio ners board member; Amanda Pasenow of product, the first-place winner, sophomore Autumn ShurTech Brands; Linda Shubeck, Inter- Custer, incorporated 17 jewels to represent Ohio as national Rose of Tralee 1971; and myself, the 17th state to join the Union. The scarlet carnation a retired art educator and past President of (Ohio’s state flower), the ladybug (our state insect), and Westlake-Westshore Arts Council. Original- the color red from the state bird (the cardinal) were ity, uniqueness, creativity, craftsmanship, other major elements from Autumn’s research on Ohio functionality and relevance to the state of that added to the relevance of the winning design, which Ohio were among the criteria for judging. will accompany Ohio’s Rose of Tralee, Grainne Mangan Autumn Custer received a $50 Amazon Duck Tape fascinators showcased student creativity. of West Park, to Portlaoise, Ireland, for the Rose of Tralee gift card from ShurTech Brands and West- regional competition. lake-Westshore Arts Council recognized Autumn’s cre- was presented to Autumn by Westlake World Partners, Westlake Schools International Baccalaureate ativity and excellent craftsmanship with a $75 award. a non-profit formed to support Westlake’s sister cities Coordinator, Colleen Mudore, facilitated the project Second-place winners Emily Simon and Amanda Davies program. among all involved. A jury for the competition was shared a $25 Shurtech Brands Amazon card and a $25 Making the jury process a memorable classroom composed of Denise McConville, Westlake World Part- W-WAC award. A Newbridge Silver Small Tower Clock experience was the presence of Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough, City Council President Michael Killeen, Council member Lynda Appel, and Brett Luengo from WWP. All emphasized the importance and relevance of exchange between Westlake and Tralee in today’s global environment. So far, student art and teacher exchanges have occurred. Mayor Clough said he looks forward to and encourages future collaborations that may also include an exchange of students. The mayor and council president also warmly invited students to attend city council meetings to observe city management with Mrs. Noren’s class participated in Westlake World Partners’ first annual Rose of Tralee Fascinator Contest. opportunity to make their voices heard. 

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by Brenda O’Reilly Bay Village – it’s incred- ible to see the bike-lined hen the Bike to School Challenge started in fence outside the middle Bay Village back in 2008, no one could have school. Wpredicted how incredibly popular it would This year, the become with Bay students. The program, which began number of kids riding with Bay High School, was expanded to include Bay their bikes to Bay Middle Middle School in 2009. This year, it will include Westerly School totaled 530 on Elementary School for the first time. The award-winning Monday, May 5, the first program encourages students to bike to school, which day of the challenge, and not only helps the environment by reducing harmful 573 on May 6. On May 7 emissions but allows the students to become healthier there was a rain storm, through physical fitness. but the number of riders Over the past few years, schools in Rocky River was still an impressive and Medina were added to the challenge, making it the 209 – roughly 25 percent biggest bike-to-school program in the United States, of the school – according D ENNY wen d ell by Photo Bikes line the fencing at Bay Middle School on May 9. Principal Sean according to program founder Scott Cowan, owner of to Lawrence Kuh, a Bay McAndrews said 75 percent of the students rode a bike to school on that day. Century Cycles. Last year, Bay middle and high school Middle School teacher students biked 28,257 miles, took 9,783 round-trip bicy- and one of the local event organizers. This compares “Now that the challenge has been running for seven cle rides to school, burned 480,369 calories, prevented to an average of 538 BMS students per day riding their years, new students come to the middle school actu- 31,083 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, and saved bikes in 2013 – which is 66 percent of the school. Bay ally looking forward to the program. There is a lot of their parents $4,964.78 in gasoline. High School and Westerly Elementary School will partic- excitement generated in the community through word You only need to travel down Wolf Road to the center ipate in the last week of the program, starting on May 19. of mouth. This is one of the largest community events of town to see how many kids are biking to school in According to Kuh, the high level of student par- in the city.” ticipation makes this the No. 1 Bike The benefits of the program include the physical to School Program in the U.S., and fitness proponent, community involvement and col- Bay Middle School is the leading laboration, and learning and promoting life skills. The school in terms of percentage of students receive education on bike laws and bike safety. participation and sheer number of Kuh shares his love for the program, “There is an overall daily riders. Kuh attributes this to spirit of excitement in the school that is just palpable. a number of factors, including the After riding their bikes to school, the kids come in with relatively flat topography and the smiles on their faces and give me high fives – it’s just proximity – no student needs to ride awesome.” Kuh estimates that probably 25 percent of more than 2.5 miles. the BMS staff ride to the school, in spite of some longer There is also a lot of promotion distances to travel. and encouragement. Kuh reflects, To kick off the event, the Thriller Stunt Team was hired to perform a BMX entertainment show in the parking lot at Bay Middle School on the Friday before the Chal- lenge began. The Thriller Stunt Team is a local BMX stunt team with some of the top riders in the country, many whom are from northeast Ohio. Students get tickets for riding their bikes, and at the end of the Challenge, the tickets are entered into a raffle. Prizes include a trip to Cedar Point. According to Kuh, a new prize is being added this year called the “Biver Ray Ride” – 10 students from Bay and 10 students from Rocky River will be treated to a bike ride in Cuyahoga Valley, a ride on the Scenic Railroad, and lunch at the Winking The Thriller Stunt Team performs BMX feats at Bay Middle School Lizard. These great prizes give the kids to kick off the Bike to School Challenge on May 2. just another incentive to participate. 

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More stories, photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 13 MAY 2014 19 Bay Village Library announces Merchant of the Month program by Jessica Breslin be asking those businesses participating in the Merchant of the Month pro- uyahoga County Public Library gram to donate item(s) for a monthly strives to provide a welcoming drawing to build the buzz around their Cenvironment for community business. members to connect, share ideas and Interested businesses will be sched- enhance the vitality of the neighbor- uled for a specific month and provided hoods we serve. The Bay Village Branch with a flyer to put up in their location is working to strengthen partnerships that states that their business is the with the local business community and Merchant of the Month at the library give merchants a chance to increase their and encourages customers to visit the visibility: highlighting their goods and library to sign up for the drawing. We services to our library customers. will be scheduling for the next year and The only standard for merchants have received enthusiastic feedback to be eligible is that their business or from local many local businesses! franchise location be located within the Bob Howe from Bay Barber Shop wen d ell Tara by Photo Bay Library’s merchant of the month display for May features Bay Barber Shop. limits of Bay Village. Monthly displays was eager to participate and got the cov- will be created using library materials eted first Merchant of the Month display from first haircuts to senior citizens. Library to check out the Merchant of the that relate to the theme of that busi- for this May. Bay Barber Shop has been Bob generously donated two free Month! Interested business owners can ness to generate excitement for the in business since 1962, happily serving haircuts and two ball caps for the May call the library at 440-871-6392 or email merchants and the library alike. We will four generations of Westshore families, drawing! Stop into the Bay Village Branch [email protected]. 

the community at Saint Bernadette’s and Saint Scout troop gives Richard’s, the girls were able to stuff 132 Easter baskets with candy, toys and treats. The baskets bunny aid were distributed to the children at Laura’s Home, Genesis House, The Salvation Army Shelter and by Bridget DeMonica West Side Catholic Shelter. The Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl ifth-grade Girl Scout Junior Troop 293 has done Scout can earn as a Junior. Each scout is required what they can to spread kindness and love to to have around 20 hours of service for the project. Fhomeless children. They donated a total of 132 Several months of planning went into the project Easter baskets to several homeless shelters this past that the girls planned and ran. Their excitement

Easter. was contagious as donations kept pouring in. B ri d get De M o n i c a by Ph oto The girls decided to engage the community and The girls would like to extend their appreciation Westlake Girl Scout Junior Troop 293 with the 132 help those less fortunate in order to earn their Bronze to the many people of both Saint Bernadette’s and Easter baskets they assembled and donated. award. Their initial goal was to collect enough donations St. Richard’s who donated items, the entire Saint Ber- help, and parents, siblings and Boy Scouts that helped and make 40 Easter baskets. But with the generosity of nadette’s school and staff for their endless support and stuff the baskets and made this idea such a success! 

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Post your group’s free community events online at wbvobserver.com Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. such as the morning routine, bedtime, mealtime, rock gardens, small elevated pocket gardens in knowledge of how she can change the world. Annual Planting of Rose Hill Herb Garden bathroom time, and preparing for a community the landscape planted with dwarf perennials and BAYarts, 28795 Lake Rd. The Herb Guild Garden Club will hold their outing such as a trip to the grocery store, birthday shrubs and succulent plants can be a great way to monthly meeting, followed by the guild’s annual parties and play dates. The session will target showcase unusual plants. Garrett Ormiston of the Saturday, May 24, 9-10 a.m. spring event of re-opening up of the Rose Hill toddlers, preschoolers and elementary students. Cleveland Museum of Natural History will be the Walk to Wellness: Managing Caregivers Stress Herb Garden at Cahoon Park. Members will clean Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. guest speaker. Luncheon will be served at 11:30. Join St. John Medical Center physicians and health up the garden and plant new herbs in the existing There is a $5 fee for guests. Please RSVP by calling experts as they “walk and talk” about different beds for the community to enjoy throughout Friday, May 16, 1-4 p.m. 440-871-8578 or at bayvillagegardenclub.com. healthy living topics. Walkers will meet at 9 a.m. on the spring/summer/fall for viewing and plant LifeShare Blood Drive Bay Community House, 303 Cahoon Rd. the patio and we will walk the hospital’s beautiful identification education. Please give the gift of life by supporting and campus track. In the event of inclement weather, Bay Community House, 303 Cahoon Road donating during our Spring blood drive. Wednesday, May 21, 11 a.m. we will meet in the cafeteria and walk inside the Bradley Bay Health Center, 605 Bradley Rd. Westlake Garden Club Meeting hospital. Please RSVP, 877-597-6348. Wednesday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch is served at noon. The program, “Planting St. John Medical Center, 29000 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake Toastmasters Open House Saturday, May 17, 8:20-10:20 a.m. For The Birds,” will be presented by James McCarty, Westlake Want to improve your public speaking skills? Join Folks and Spokes Yoga Ride columnist for the Plain Dealer. Program will be at us to learn about the Westlake Toastmasters Club, A 30-minute yoga stretch beginning around 8:20 1 p.m. Everyone is invited, at no charge. For more Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. which meets every Wednesday at Porter Library. a.m., followed by a 10-12 mile moderately paced information call 440-892-1861. Spring Green Garden Show Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. bike ride that will conclude by 10:15 a.m. Riders Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. A free, family-friendly event including exhibitors should expect to share the road with motorists and with “green” products, a silent auction, kids crafts, Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. must sign a waiver and wear a helmet. Please bring Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8:45 p.m. plant sales, and light refreshments. Come out to How Cameras Work a yoga mat and $5 for the yoga instruction. Pre- OGS, Cuyahoga West Chapter Meeting support the Bay Village Green Team and enjoy the Northeast Ohio Personal Computers welcomes register by emailing [email protected] Tom Cirincione, president and co-founder of The beauty of the community garden! Jayson Polansky, who will take us through an prior to the event, or drop in the day of the ride. Cleveland Italian Ancestry Organization, will speak Bay Community Garden, corner of Wolf and understanding of how our cameras work, whether Bay Community House, ground floor, 303 Cahoon Rd. about how to search for your Italian ancestors. The Forestview roads you use a point-and-shoot, DSLR or smartphone. public is invited, at no cost. Program starts at 7 p.m. Bring your camera with you. Come at 6:30 p.m. for Saturday, May 17, 9-10 a.m. Social time, with refreshments, from 6:30-7 p.m. Monday, May 26, 8:45 a.m. refreshments followed by the main program at 7 Walk to Wellness: Atypical Signs and Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Bay Village Memorial Day Parade p.m. This event is open to all. Symptoms of Stroke At 8 a.m., parade participants will assemble in Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Join St. John Medical Center physicians and health Wednesday, May 21, 7-9 p.m. Huntington Park and at 8:45 a.m. will march to experts as they “walk and talk” about different Female Empowerment Workshop Lakeside Cemetery. The parade continues down Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. healthy living topics. Walkers will meet at 9 a.m. on Entrepreneurship is more than starting a business, Lake Road at 9 a.m., finishing in Cahoon Park for Volunteer Night at Village Bicycle Co-op the patio and we will walk the hospital’s beautiful it is a mindset that changes your life. This free, ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. Most Wednesdays are dedicated to helping campus track. In the event of inclement weather, interactive workshop covers the 5 elements of an Lake Road, Huntington Park to Cahoon Park volunteers get comfortable with our protocols we will meet in the cafeteria and walk inside the entrepreneurial mindset and the ways women can as well as improve their all around knowledge of hospital. Please RSVP, 877-597-6348. integrate it into their lives for more influential living. Monday, May 26, 10 a.m. bicycles. It is a relaxed atmosphere and all level of St. John Medical Center, 29000 Center Ridge Rd., BAYarts, 28795 Lake Rd. Westlake Memorial Day Parade and Services mechanical knowledge is appreciated. This event Westlake The parade travels down Hilliard Boulevard from is also scheduled for May 21 and 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 5:30-8 p.m. Westlake Christian Church to in Clague Park, where Bay Community House, ground floor, 303 Cahoon Rd. Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m. Folks and Spokes Ride the memorial services honoring those civilians and Free Spring Pops Concert At 5:30 there will be a “Meet and Greet “ with military who sacrificed so much to protect and Thursday, May 15, 3-6 p.m. The free concert Movie Music Extravaganza will Village Bicycle Cooperative members, followed by a keep this country free take place. (See description for additional dates) be presented by the Chancel Choir of the Church casual neighborhood ride of 15-20 miles, on some Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake Christian Church to Village Bicycle Cooperative Open Shop of the Redeemer United Church of Christ in the roads we do not often traverse. Afterwards, those Clague Park A time when anyone can use the facilities to repair church sanctuary. Solo and group performances interested are invited to continue the camaraderie or maintain their bicycle with the assistance of a will feature songs from the movies “Ghost,” “The at Don Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant in Westlake. Monday, May 26, 10:30 a.m. knowledgeable mechanic. Bikes and accessories are Rose,” “The Jazz Singer,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Bay Community House, ground floor, 303 Cahoon Rd. Village Foundation Bronze Plaque Ceremony for sale during this time as well. Schedule: May 15, “Titanic” and more. A reception will follow the The annual ceremony to dedicate bronze plaques 3-6 p.m.; May 16, 7-9 p.m.; May 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. program. For more information, call 440-331-0834. Thursday, May 22, 6-8 p.m. will honor the John Harknett Family memorialize Bay Community House, ground floor, 303 Cahoon Rd. Church of the Redeemer, 23500 Center Ridge Rd., Girls Empowerment Workshop the life of John Matyas. The Foundation will also Westlake This free workshop breaks down the 4 keys to announce the winners of 3 scholarships and will Friday, May 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. being a change-maker. We will have activities award community grants during the program. Strategies to Make Your Day Go Smoother Monday, May 19, 11:30 a.m. and interactive discussions that help girls, ages Cahoon Park, north of Lake Road We will be developing in-home instruction tools Rock Gardens and Succulents 12-18, identify how they can make a difference. for your child to have success in routines at home Whether called alpine gardens, fairy gardens or Each girl will leave with a personal assessment and

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