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VOLUME 7 • ISSUE 16 | Community News Powered by the Citizens of Westlake and Bay Village | AUGUST 18, 2015 Westlake celebrates St. Raphael’s unveils transformed church flower power he new church for St Raphael A chapel will hold about 75 people. church building, which took just over a by Tara Wendell Parish will be dedicated as part A community room that accom- year to construct. The $6.6 million proj- Tof a special Mass on Saturday, modates functions for up to 200 ect kicked off with a feasibility study and estlake Aug. 22, at 4:30 p.m. The Most Rever- people was also built. capital campaign in 2011; the ground- held its end Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of the Father Tim Gareau is eagerly antici- breaking was in June 2014. Wannual Diocese of Cleveland, will preside and pating the reveal of the transformed » See ST. Raphael’s page 5 gala for greenery consecrate the church. Aug. 12, as garden- Reverend Timothy W. ers from across the Gareau, pastor, will city came together concelebrate. for the presenta- The new build- tion of this year’s ing is fan-shaped Westlake in Bloom with a capacity of contest awards. Eighty-one residents and 1,100 and continues businesses competed in 11 categories, ranging to front on Dover from window boxes and patios to entire yards Center Road. The and institutional landscaping, as well as the ceremonial entrance Evergreen Cemetery fence gardens and Hilliard will be on the north Boulevard flower boxes. side of the building. The judging team of avid gardeners, Westlake The stained glass Garden Club members and master gardeners vis- windows, crucifix, ited each entry and awarded points based on use tabernacle and main of color, texture, balance, quality of plant material, altar are from the old originality, maintenance and design. church and all of the The overall “best in Bloom” winner of the Lu remaining marble Walter award – whose namesake’s philosophy on from the old church gardening and life form the basis for criteria – was has been repurposed longtime resident Rita Briggs. and incorporated The new St. Raphael’s church on Dover Center Road in Bay Village. A dedication Mass » See Westlake in Bloom page 3 into the new church. will be celebrated on Aug. 22, with a community open house on Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Business community welcomes new teachers Bay Village turns

he West Shore Chamber of Commerce held their annual Teacher Lun- out in support of cheon on Aug. 11 at LaCentre in Westlake to welcome the new educators Tjoining the Westlake and Bay Village school districts this fall. young girl The Education Committee, co-chaired by Andrew Mangels, director of Westlake Porter Public Library, and Nancy Ralls, career development coordi- by Kelsey Reilly nator at West Shore Career Tech, presented welcome bags containing items donated from Chamber businesses to 20 Westlake teachers and nine Bay Vil- s we’ve seen time and again, our amazing lage teachers. The teachers’ lunches were donated by St. John Medical Center. Bay Village community bands together Dr. Terri Pope, president of the Tri-C Westshore Campus, provided the Awhen one of us is in need. That spirit was keynote address and gifted each of the teachers with a copy of the book “How on full display Aug. 4 for “The Mile for Molly” We Learn” by Benedict Carey, the foundation of her talk about the constantly fundraiser at Bradley Road Park. Hoping for

changing classroom and how modern brain science shows us how we can DENN Y WENDELL by Ph oto a crowd of 50 people, we instead had nearly enhance learning in every situation. Dr. Terri Pope, president of the Tri-C 400 walkers come out to enjoy the beautiful The Westshore Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is grate- Westshore Campus, welcomed new summer evening, walk the Mile for Molly, ful to all who participated and supported the teachers as they begin their Westlake and Bay Village teachers at indulge in some pizza and win some great new positions. » See photos of the new educators on page 8 the August 11 chamber luncheon. prizes! I could say that we were surprised by the turnout, but with a community like ours, what else should I expect? We were blessed with the appearance of a New Westlake Jewish center to host special guest, Miss Molly herself! As per usual, Molly was the added sunshine to an already High Holiday services in September beautiful day. Her small but mighty 7-year- old self has been fighting Acute Lymphatic he local Jewish population has a new place to con- Mendel Jacobs, who will be directing the center along with Leukemia since the end of June. The strength gregate with the opening of a Jewish center in West- his wife, Devorah. of her family, the doctors and staff at Rainbow Tlake, serving the western suburbs of Cleveland. After their marriage in 2014, the couple has taken up this Babies and Children’s Hospital, much anony- “Chabad of the West Side” is now in operation, featuring post offered to them by the regional directors of Chabad’s mous assistance and many selfless people, Jewish education for adults and children, and Jewish global Jewish outreach movement in Northeast Ohio, Rabbi including the organization Little Heroes, have cultural and social events. Leibel and Devorah Alevsky. helped immensely. “We are ecstatic about this new milestone,” says Rabbi » See Jewish center page 2 » See MOLLY page 3

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munity and even complete strangers was from front page MOLLY heartwarmingly generous, and allowed us Molly is putting up a brave fight to exceed our fundraising goals. and, with the support of her family, is I was happily overwhelmed by the out- showing cancer who is boss. It is great pouring of generosity and support given to see her smile start showing through to Molly’s well-deserved family. As Molly from time to time and see her do some continues to fight, additional donations “normal” kid activities, all while receiv- are welcome at her site, welovemolly.com. ing chemotherapy. Many thanks to those who have supported We kicked off the walk by having a Molly and her family!  monarch but- terfly release done by Molly and her family, courtesy of a Lake Erie Nature & Sci- ence Center volunteer. It was a beautiful addition to the event. All

in all, the sup- J im E rlandson by Ph otos port of family, Participants in the Mile for Molly walk the path at Bradley Road friends, com- Generous supporters helped the event surpass its goal. Park in Bay Village on Aug. 4. westlake in bloom from front page

Rita, who has been gardening throughout the as long as she’s lived in Westlake – 60 city. “It helps years – also won first place in her cat- to create some egory, window boxes. She maintains pride in our com- five flower boxes along the exterior of munity,” Clough her Hall Drive home, a task she said can said, “and it also take up to several hours per day. helps people to

Award judge Judy McNamara noted get excited and denn y wendell by Ph otos that “the splash of color, plant mate- enthused about The Tidwell family took top vegetable garden Rita Briggs, winner of this year’s Westlake in Bloom rial and design of the window boxes doing something honors for their expansive backyard plot, which Lu Walter award, with Westlake Planning Director would bring a smile to Lu Walter’s face. like that [in their the judges called “every gardener’s dream.” Jim Bedell, left, and Mayor Dennis Clough. Lu was a master flower designer and own yards].” she would agree that the Briggs’ flower The participants in Westlake in boxes deserve this award.” Bloom would likely agree, the reward This is the 15th year for the pro- is more than a plaque at the end of the gram, which started with the flower summer, it’s contributing to the beauty boxes along Hilliard Boulevard. “It’s and vitality of the city of Westlake.  amazing what can grow from a small To see a list of the winners and pic- idea,” Mayor Clough remarked. “Now tures from the awards ceremony, visit we’ve got beautiful gardens, beautiful wbvobserver.com. yards, beautiful businesses, beautiful apartments, beautiful churches that have really taken it upon themselves to make their property more attractive.” A LIFETIME OF The abundance of foliage J im Bedell by Ph oto CHOICE DOESN’T has a ripple effect One of Rita Briggs’ winning flower boxes. END HERE. ■ Weekly Lawn Service ■ Lawn/Bed Installation ■ Mulch • Outdoor Lighting Most people think you call hospice when you’re all out of ■ Brick Patios - Fire Pits options. That’s not true if you call Hospice of the Western ■ Outdoor Kitchens Authorized Unilock Contractor Reserve. As Northern Ohio’s most experienced and most CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! referred hospice provider, we offer more options to personalize Competitive Rates - Senior Discounts - Financing Available care. Our patients and their families live their lives where they 440-235-3074 • www.DracoLandscape.com choose–at our unique facilities, at home, at a hospital, at a PLEASE PROOFREAD CAREFULLY nursing home or at an assisted living residence. See why more Kathie Craig and Scott Mizen families choose the hospice of choice at hospicewr.org. Call “The Home Team” for exceptional service List your Bay Village or Westlake home with us and we will market your home in the Observer, in addition to our aggressive marketing plan! Call or email to schedule your complimentary consultation. Full Time, Full Service Realtors® 440-213-5117 2055 Crocker Road, Westlake Visit us at: www.KathieCraig.com E-mail: [email protected] 800.707.8922 | hospicewr.org

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Kris McGivney, our project manager, who St. Raphael’s has given countless hours to help make the from front page project a success,” said Fr. Tim. “Our Parish Staff has lovingly made the transition an “We are really excited,” Fr. Tim said. “Our inspiration and a time of formation for our church is an icon of faith to the city of Bay people. Our architects and general contrac- Village. It is an expression of our love for Jesus tor have worked together in a very positive Christ and his presence in our lives where we and dedicated manner. We have all been a will gather to worship. Our faith community tremendous team.” has been very patient throughout our transi- The community is welcome to an Open tion which is a testimony of their living faith. House on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 1:30-3:30 Speaking of living faith, underneath our altar p.m. Vespers will begin at 4 p.m. are decorated stones from the homes of our St Raphael Parish has grown to over 3,500 people. They have become a bedrock of grace families. Over 80 ministries are available to of Christ present in their lives.” meet the needs of the parish community and The team of volunteers, staff and con- those in need. The school is a Blue-Ribbon tractors worked together to smooth the School with an enrollment of 750 students. transition. “Our parish has put together a Another 500 students participate in the Parish phenomenal team under the guidance of School of Religion. 

Stained glass windows, which date to 1873 and were originally installed in Cleveland’s St. Joseph Franciscan Church before moving to St. Raphael’s in the early 1990s, were refurbished and installed in the new building. ivne y K ris McG by Ph otos St. Raphael’s new worship space can seat 1,100. The main altar, crucifix and tabernacle Decorated stones from the homes of St. Raphael’s parishioners are from the old church and all of the old marble has been repurposed. were placed beneath the altar during construction.

Life in tune with the church bells I watched my grandchildren A parishioner reflects on faith and family as St. Raphael’s begins a new chapter receive all their sacraments, served as sponsors for their Confirmation, and by Joan Kemper with assistance of squad. Our summer vacations centered with the ambulance sirens. The next day happily participated in their school and Michelle Chakirelis around the annual weeklong carnival, was Saturday. My brothers, my mom, my church activities. Now that the children where each one of us volunteered. daughter and I went to church. My dad are adults, we share the memories we hen I was 2 years old, my par- My mother said the best thing about was the head usher at the 4:30 Mass. We made over the years, and still enjoy the ents made the great migration living across from the church were the went to that Mass together – a family presence of our church in our lives. St. Wfrom the east side of Cleve- bells. The church bells sounded at 6 minus one. Raphael is the healing and deliverance land to the west side of Cleveland. They a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. every day. We A blessing soon followed, when my Archangel – and he sure did his best bought a home across the street from timed our daily activities around those daughter announced she was going to with me. the church. My father’s explanation for bells – breakfast, the Angelus at noon, have twin girls, and asked if I would The Observer asked me to write his choice: “So ‘you people’ won’t be late and dinner. consider moving to Bay Village. With my about what the opening of St. Raphael’s for church.” All his life, he called my As an adult and no longer living at mother now deceased, I welcomed the Catholic Church means to me as a paris- mom, my brothers and me “you people.” home, my dad called me every Saturday opportunity to continue my relationship honer. It means a very, very beautiful Were we some distant nomadic tribe night when the newscaster said, “It’s 11 with my grandsons, Sean and Eric, and place where “you people” can sing, wor- that he just happened to stumble on his p.m. – do you know where your children their soon-to-be twin sisters, Michelle ship, bring your joys and sorrows, and youth? I never knew. are?” The phone would ring, and we and Nicole. I immediately signed up your new babies. A place where you will Life began in our new residence, chatted. He always closed with, “Don’t to be a member of St. Raphael’s Parish, marry, tarry, and bury, and everything in centered around our church. My dad forget to go to church tomorrow.” even interrupting then Pastor Nelson between. The good people of St. Rapha- became an usher; my mom became Fast forward to 1979. My mom came Callahan while he ate his dinner. The el’s, through God’s bountiful blessings, the director of all the church’s Sunday home from work and found my dad lying warmth of the clergy, parishioners and have provided us with the best. Cher- evening potluck theatre productions, in the doorway. A fatal heart attack took staff quickly melted any sorrow I felt ish it. And, don’t forget to go to church and coach of the football cheerleading his life. The 6 p.m. bells chimed in tune over leaving my first parish home. tomorrow. 

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More stories, photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 18 AUGUST 2015 7 the digital world westlake community services department Be inquisitive before back-to- A tropical celebration at school tech shopping the Westlake Center by Tak Sato internet to augment traditional cur- by Lydia Gadd taneous singing and dancing to occur. riculum. The email reply we received We know there are plenty of dancers love the movie “Groundhog Day” went on to say that her son was going ack-to-school shopping ads, out there after we experienced a huge where actor Bill Murray, playing a to get a Macbook Air to use during his Cleveland Browns Training turnout for our first monthly ballroom I weatherman named Phil, eventu- senior year! BCamp, and the final Patio Party dancing event! RSVP’s are necessary. ally realizes that he is living the same Although Mary had a noble plan to at the Westlake Center for Community For more details, please contact 440- day over and over again. It feels like buy a laptop for her son’s senior year in Services are signs that summer is wind- 899-3544, or check out our newsletter to just yesterday that my wife and I sur- high school that he can subsequently ing down. learn about all the many, varied activi- vived the back-to-school gauntlet take to college the following year and Our last patio party was a tropical ties. Newsletters can be viewed online of getting our son ready for another use it for another four years, it would celebration complete with steel drums at www.cityofwestlake.org under the school year! have been a challenge for me to rec- and a feast to match. While we are still Community Services Department tab. Whether you are a proud parent ommend a particular model because celebrating summer with a Carnival on We are also currently accepting sending your child off to college or the needs of a high school student can Aug. 19, our September “Oktoberfest” applications for Westlake residents your child is starting as high school differ from those of a college student. celebration is just around the corner. (age 50 and over) who are interested in freshman this fall, tools entrenched Being able to defer the laptop pur- The Sept. 9 “Oktoberfest” will be in volunteering, advising and in general in the digital world are increasingly chase by almost a year until her son honor of National Senior Day. We will having more input with our programs as on our back-to-school shopping list. has a better idea of what he wants to celebrate with traditional Oktoberfest we roll out a new Senior Advisory Com- This year two of our family friends study in college will not only help her food, and non-traditional Oktoberfest mittee. If you have expertise in provid- – Joe with a son starting college this save money this year but also enable drink (root beer instead of beer). The ing programs, entertainment, educa- fall and Mary with a son starting his us to find a laptop that is more appro- Polka Pirates will be on hand to play tion, or maybe in fundraising or social senior year in high school – had ques- priate for use in college next year. traditional style Slovenian, Polish and services, and are a Westlake resident, tions for me. By the time we met, they Similarly, it only took another German music. We expect some spon- call us for more information.  already had done their research as email inquiry to find out that Joe’s they quickly rattled off geeky acro- son’s college was providing low- or nyms gleaned from the abundance of no-cost software, such as Microsoft back-to-school articles in print media Office365, to incoming freshmen. and on the internet. Academic institutions often have When it was finally my turn to talk, special licensing agreements that to their dismay, I answered their ques- enable them to offer software at deep tions with a question: What does each discounts to students. of their respective schools recommend? The moral of these stories is The ensuing silence was deafening. the same again this back-to-school To break the silence I suggested season: be inquisitive and do your we find out. I composed and sent homework before opening your off a quick email inquiry to Mary’s wallet. After getting the answers, if son’s high school. We soon found out you still need to get your child a new that the high school has embraced device, there are abundance of back- “1:1” (“one-to-one”) computing, a to-school tips in print media and on principle in education that, at the the internet to help you! 

simplest level, equips each student Have a question for Tak about com- J enni f er Yoo by Ph oto with a computing device to access puters, software or other technology? Dale and Jan Henninger enjoy the tropical themed patio party with Director the infinite knowledge found on the Send it to [email protected]. Lydia Gadd (center). Herb Guild awards scholarships by Barbara Armstrong management. Natasha was not present at the luncheon, as she has already started he Herb Guild Garden Club’s 31st the school year. annual scholarship luncheon took The scholarship luncheon is an Tplace on Aug. 5 at the Avon Oaks annual event given by the Herb Guild. Country Club. Two scholarship recipients All proceeds from the luncheon and any were each given a $2,000 scholarship. sales of products go to fund the scholar- This year’s recipients are Megan Urig, ships given out. This year’s events were a graduate of Midview High School in the luncheon; a boutique which included Burnett Bruni by Ph oto Grafton, and Natasha Daniels, a graduate culinary and non-culinary items; a silent Pictured in photo from left to right are Mrs. Urig, Fran Wilhelm (Herb Guild of the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. auction which included various items president), Megan Urig (scholarship recipient), Cathie Conrad (luncheon Megan will be attending The Ohio such as fine glassware, tickets to area coordinator), and Mary Kay Filipiak (scholarship committee). Not pictured is State University’s Agricultural College productions, and gift cards to area spas; a scholarship recipient Natasha Daniels, who has already started the school year. where she will be studying agricultural basket raffle, each basket being valued at and animal science. Natasha is attending $75 and above; and a special Tuscan Herb Next year’s scholarship luncheon will website theherbguild.org for more infor- Johnson and Wales University in North bread baked by Lakewood’s Breadsmith be held on Aug. 3. Tickets will go on sale mation. You can also find us on Facebook Carolina where she is studying culinary just for the event.  starting in May. Be sure to check out the under The Herb Guild.

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west shore chamber of commerce Chamber members enjoy a day of golf by Tammy Bertrand sors who offered treats, snacks and even a massage from their sponsorship holes. von Oaks Country Club was the There was no lucky hole-in-one winner venue for this year’s West Shore/ this time to take home the new car prize. AFairview Park Chamber golf A brief rainstorm midday brought out tournament on Aug. 10. This joint effort the umbrellas but also cut the humidity. between both chambers raised money The day ended with a wonderful for the scholarship funds for Westlake, dinner and many great prizes that went Bay and Fairview Park school districts. out to some lucky golfers! Grand prizes amm y Bertrand Thirty foursomes began their were a flat screen television, a Kindle scramble with a shotgun start and a and $1,000 cash. Many other prizes

delicious box lunch. Throughout the went out from the generous donations T by Ph oto course there were various local spon- of chamber businesses.  The golfers line up and get ready to go at the annual chamber golf outing.

Westlake and West Shore Chamber welcome new dental office

estlake Mayor Dennis Clough joined West Shore Chamber Executive Director John Sobolewski for the July ribbon cutting ceremony at the Wgrand opening of Dental Care of Westlake on Center Ridge Road. Dr. Steven Woyat, his family and staff invited guests inside afterwards to see the new office and enjoy some refreshments.  amm y Bertrand PICTURED AT RIGHT: Dr. Stephen Woyat cuts the ribbon in front of his new office, joined by members of his family and staff, as well as Mayor

Dennis Clough and Chamber Executive Director John Sobolewski. T by Ph oto

New educators welcomed by West Shore Chamber Westlake cobbler receives industry’s highest award

lenn DiMauro of The Italian Cobbler in Westlake has been honored by his peers Gand awarded the prestigious Robert DiRinaldo Grand Silver Cup from the Shoe Ser- vice Institute of America. The top prize in an international competition, the Grand Silver Cup has been the most sought-after prize in the shoe repair industry since the 1930s. DiMauro was chosen for recognition by his peers on the basis of his workmanship. To enter the contest, DiMauro submitted two pair

by D enn y W endell by Ph otos of men’s shoes. One shoe from each pair was Pictured with Superintendent Clint Keener are the Bay Village teachers and administrators joining the repaired with a new sole and heel. The repaired district this fall, from left: Ashley Forgie, BHS Spanish; Thomas Grodek, BMS Assistant Principal; Justine shoes were then refinished to look like new. Costanzo, BMS Reading Specialist; Marissa Wood, Normandy; Bridgit McFarland, BHS Family & Consumer Three master craftsmen with decades of shoe Science; Aida Coralic, BMS Intervention Specialist; Michael Clifford, HB S Science; Theresa Flamos, BMS repair experience served as judges. The judges Grade 7 Science; Scott Graham, BHS Math. compared the repaired shoes to their unrepaired mates and evaluated the entries based on how well the contestants had restored them to their original, factory condition. “One of the principal benefits of shoe repair is that consumers can have their shoes repaired to look like new, but for a fraction of the cost of new shoes,” says SSIA President Paul Angelos. “The purpose of the Silver Cup Contest is to rec- ognize craftsmen such as Glenn DiMauro who maximize that benefit and set the standards for our industry.” Angelos continued to say that the benefits shoe repair offers go well beyond the cost savings. There is the environmental benefit of the millions of pairs of shoes that do not end up in landfills each year. There are the physical benefits that a well maintained, high quality pair Pictured with Superintendent Geoff Palmer are the Westlake teachers and administrators joining the of shoes brings. Finally, there are the medical district this fall, from left: (front row) Brady Sheets, Director of Human Resources; Dameon Headings, benefits of shoe repair offered by shops that Dover & Holly Lane IB Coordinator; Thomas Major, WHS English; Jason Hall, WHS Physical Education; specialize in orthopedic work. Brian Charkosky, DIS Intervention Specialist; (back row) Jennifer Bernath, Hilliard Grade 4; Kathleen Named for former winner and Silver Cup Craven, Bassett & Hilliard Library Media; Julie Shaw, School Psychologist; Taylor Ratliff, LBMS Math; Paige judge Robert DiRinaldo, the Grand Silver Cup Kruse, WHS Spanish; Amanda Stoner, Bassett French; Laura McLean, Dover Grade 4; Abby Horvath- has symbolized excellence in shoe repair since Stange, WHS Spanish; Betsy Kaiser, School Nurse; Elizabeth Dagostino, LBMS Assistant Principal; Meghan it was first awarded in 1938. Awards were pre- McNamara, Speech Language Pathologist; Sarah Moennich, Dover Grade 4; Kristen Wolfe, LBMS Spanish/ sented in July at the 111th Annual Shoe Service French; Christina Mars, WHS Science; Bridget Elias, WHS Assistant Principal. Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. 

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Snippets of Bay Village History: westlake historical society The Berry Pickers Cutest pet in Westlake sought by Kay Laughlin by historical society ost everyone in Dover Township had a berry by Lysa Stanton can be black & white, Mpatch. Acres of berries or color. High resolu- and fruit orchards became preva- he Westlake tion photos, please. lent with the coming of our German Historical Limit of two photos settlers in the 1850s. Apple, peach TSociety is per pet. Westlake and cherry orchards sprang up “paws-ing” for the residents only. Do you along Walker, Bassett and Bradley past with our annual need someone to take

roads, where our German farmers y Cutest Pet in West- a photo for you? The settled. Most of the family homes lake contest. If you historical society has Do you own Westlake’s scattered between the farms had have the cutest pet photo volunteers for Cutest Pet? small berry patches in their back- in Westlake, please no charge. yards. Well into the 1950s there enter him or her in the contest by send- The winner’s family will receive a were berry patches in the Village. ing a photo to Cutest Pet Contest, c/o cash prize. The winning pet will be the My family’s house was in the Westlake Historical Society, P.O. Box “Mascot” for the society for 2016. The David Foote apple orchard on Lake 45064, Westlake, OH 44145. Dogs, cats, cutest pet and their family will have c iet c al so h istori y village a

Road. We had eight different kinds b hamsters, turtles, birds, fish and even the opportunity to walk or ride in the of apple trees, plus peach trees and Berry picking wasn’t all hard work. the family ferret can enter. New this Fourth of July parade. If you have any cherry trees on our acre. We had In this photo from the Wischmeyer year: We will have a separate puppy questions please feel free to contact us gooseberries, currants, quince, collection, three men from the Village division for pets under one year old. at 216-848-0680. strawberries and raspberries in had a little fun posing as female pickers. We request a $5 dollar donation for The money raised supports our the yard. I remember Mom making each photo submitted. Photos must be archive supply fund as well as children’s jelly, especially currant jelly, and putting didn’t need to return the next day. received by 5 p.m. on Sept. 8. Photos outreach activities.  the small glass jars out in the backyard In the 1940s, Janet Zipp Milford under a glass window to cook in the sun. loved the Mischelik’s pickup truck haul- She made many jars of strawberry and ing the Dover Center kids to their farm raspberry jam from our berries, pouring in Westlake to pick berries. Marilynn Garden club fundraiser ticket deadline nears liquid beeswax on top to seal the jar. Ross, staying at Grandmother Olsen’s on A summer job was picking berries Dover Center, and Bob Groff also hopped by Jean Smith Westwood Country Club with guest for the farmers. Will Swanker remembers aboard the truck and picked berries for speaker Joe Crea, restaurant and dining Grandmother Saddler asking him if he Mischelik’s. John Peterson remembers on’t miss out on this opportu- editor of the Plain Dealer. would like to pick strawberries for her. picking and eating Mr. Morottos’ straw- nity to “have lunch with a food Tickets are $35, advance sale only, She told him he would receive 2 cents a berry patch on the corner of East Oviatt Dcritic” on Wednesday, Sept. 23. and include valet parking. Deadline for quart. All day, Will picked and ate his way and Dover Center Road. Call Marie McCarthy at 216-221-6365 ticket purchases is Sept. 17. Proceeds through the strawberry patch. At the end Picking berries could make for a for information or a ticket order form. from the luncheon are used to support of the day when Grandma saw how few long, hot day but in the end it was very The Westlake Garden Club’s annual educational and community programs berries he brought in, she suggested he rewarding. Yum, yum!  fundraiser luncheon will be held at the in the Westshore area. 

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bay Village branch library Upcoming programs at the Bay Village Branch Library

by TARA McGuinness • Mondays (10 a.m.) Toddler Storytime – For afternoons from 3-4 p.m. in the meeting room of the library. caregivers and their children ages 19-35 months. Teen Zone participants will have the opportunity to tudents are heading back to school and you may • Tuesdays (10 a.m.) Toddler Storytime – For engage in various fun activities. Each participant must be looking for a way to keep the younger chil- caregivers and their children ages 19-35 months. have a signed permission slip by his or her legal guard- Sdren entertained while their older siblings are at • Wednesdays (10 a.m.) Baby & Me Storytime ian, which will cover activities throughout the 2015- school. Stop by one of the Bay library weekly storytimes, – For caregivers and their children ages birth to 18 2016 school year. which start back up on Monday, Aug. 31. Please see the months. Teen Zone activities include: trivia, minute-to-win it list below for days and times. • Thursdays (10 a.m.) Preschool Storytime – contests, video gaming, crafts, exploring iPad apps, For caregivers and their children ages 3-5 (not yet in Also, starting Sept. 8, teens can join us on select days learning about coding and 3D design and community kindergarten). from 3-4 p.m. for our afterschool program, Teen Zone. service opportunities. The book discussion is a new • Fridays (10 a.m.) Family Storytime – For children See below for more details. feature this year; the first book discussion will take place of all ages and a caregiver. CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT on Sept. 24 and the title will be “33 Minutes” by Todd TEEN DEPARTMENT Storytimes: Caregivers and their children are invited Hasak-Lowy. to enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplays, books and stories Beginning Sept. 8, the Bay Village Branch Library will host Please register to attend any programs online at www. together. No registration is required. Teen Zone for middle and high school students. The pro- cuyahogalibrary.org, call 440-871-6392 or stop in at 502 gram will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Cahoon Road. 

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by Elaine Willis with other gamers! Games will include Tuesday, Aug. 25 (7-8:30 p.m.) Using ages birth-3 with an adult caregiver. No Wednesdays, Aug. 19 and 26 (4-5:30 Munchkin, Settlers of Catan, Forbidden Consumer Reports Online – Learn registration required. p.m.) and Thursdays, August 20, and Island, and more! Grades 7-12. how to use our Consumer Reports ref- Saturday, Aug. 29 (2-3 p.m.) It Looks 27 (6:30-8 p.m.) Bow Wow Books Thursday, Aug. 20 (4-5 p.m.) All erence database to compare products Real, It Feels Real, or Is it an – Stop by the Youth Services Department About Healthcare Websites – before you purchase. Please register. Illusion? – In our program, reality and sign your child up for a 10-minute Learn how to evaluate the health infor- Wednesday, Aug. 26 (2 p.m.) isn’t what it seems! Become a master of reading time with a reading therapy dog! mation that you find on the Web and Wednesday Afternoon Book your own illusions. We will view optical Bring your own book or choose one of explore health websites to find valuable Discussion – The August selection is illusions and make some to take home. ours. Registration begins each Wednesday information and tools for managing your “The Silver Star” by Jeannette Walls. Ages 10-12. Registration begins Aug. 22. at 3:30 p.m. and each Thursday at 6 p.m. health. View content that is timely and Thursday, Aug. 27 (7-8:30 p.m.) Face- Saturday, Aug. 29 (2-3:30 p.m.) Meet credible. Please register. Wednesday, Aug. 19 (7-8:30 p.m.) book Photo Albums, Instagram the Artists Reception – Please join Maker Club Emerging Technolo- Saturday, Aug. 22 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) and Snapchat – Upload your digital the Westlake-Westshore Arts Council and gy Program: Science Online – This Pokemon League – Bring your cards photos to Facebook, “tag” your friends, meet the artists from the juried art show. club explores Maker Movement projects and accessories for a fun morning of play, and share them in albums! Also, learn Saturday, Aug. 29 (4-5 p.m.) Full monthly. This month we’ll explore Sci- crafts, prizes and more! For kids ages 6-12 how to use the popular mobile photo STEAM Ahead – Each session will ence Online, a research database cov- only. No registration required. apps Instagram and Snapchat. Prereq- explore a different aspect of STEAM ering all aspects of science. It will soon Saturday, Aug. 22 (2-3 p.m.) Junior uisite: Facebook account. If you choose learning. Grades 3 and 4. Registration include STEM learning. Please register. Brick Builders! – Let’s build with to bring your mobile device, please have begins one week before each session. Thursday, Aug. 20 (1-2 p.m.) Using Duplos! Bring your imagination and we’ll Instagram and Snapchat installed on it before the class. Please register. Monday, Aug. 31 (7-8 p.m.) The ReferenceUSA for Career provide the bricks. Ages 3-6. No registra- Grand Tour – During the 19th cen- Research – Learn how ReferenceUSA tion required. Friday, Aug. 28 (10-10:45 a.m.) Come tury, wealthy Clevelanders polished their can be used in your job search to research Monday, Aug. 24 (1-7 p.m.) – Ameri- Play With Me! – Open playtime with cultural credentials by taking a grand tour businesses and locate job listings. Please can Red Cross Bloodmobile age-appropriate toys. For children ages of Europe where they explored art galler- register. 2-5 with a caring adult. Siblings welcome! ies, castles, museums and spectacular Monday, Aug. 24 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Registration begins Aug. 21. Thursday, Aug. 20 (2-3 p.m.) Trick Coffee with Linda – Local author, natural landscapes. This illustrated talk Your Locker – You’ll have the coolest spiritual intuitive and channeler Linda Friday, Aug. 28 (10 a.m.-noon) Por- follows the Wades, Adella Prentiss Hughes locker in school when you trick it out with Street returns for the fourth in a series of ter’s Fiber Fanatics – A time for and other Clevelanders on their journeys these fun and useful crafts. Grades 5-7. small group discussions on connecting needlecrafters to share, solve problems, abroad. Presented by the Western Reserve Please register. to universal energies to heal ourselves and show off. Historical Society. Please register. Thursday, Aug. 20 (3:45-5:45 p.m.) and improve our lives. Attendance will Saturday, Aug. 29 (10:30-11 a.m.) To register for any of the programs, Tabletop Gaming Group – Board be limited to 20, so you can feel free to Mother Goose on the Loose! – please call 440-871-2600 or visit games! Card games! RPGs! Stop by for ask questions and relate your personal An interactive storytime featuring simple signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080.  an afternoon of playing tabletop games experiences. Please register. books, rhymes, songs and movement. For

Hot Diggity Dog, inc. Women’s Board invites new Professional Pet Care Services “We take the members to Sept. 1 meeting Personal In-Home worry out of Pet Care being away” by Karen Huhndorff If you would like to meet us and Busy Work Schedule? listen to an update of the Lake Erie eptember brings the regrouping Nature & Science Center’s activities and Busy Personal Schedule? of many organizations which have programs, by our Executive Director, In-home visits tailored to Staken a break during the summer. Catherine Timko, please join us at noon your pets’ special needs: The Lake Erie Nature & Science Center for casual time before our meeting at • Reasonable Prices For All Services Women’s Board will hold the first meet- 12:30 p.m. • Meals, Walks, Medication ing on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Sci- Fall and winter days are • Plus personal play time and any other ence Center in Bay Village. We always coming so an afternoon with new special requests • All in the surroundings of your home welcome interested persons who would friends and volunteer opportuni- like to join us and learn about our activities to support the Center may be FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ties which support the Center’s mission one way to enjoy a new experience. 440-871-9245 or visit our website through service, leadership, community Please call the Center, 440-871-2900 www.hotdiggitydogusa.com A proud member of the Bay Village community awareness and fundraising. for information. 

More stories, photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 18 AUGUST 2015 11 Family Observations Reflecting on the Bay Shared memories of Village Foundation family vacations by Eileen Vernon the day, the group had a great time and still maintain contact. In fact, said Kim, by RJ Johnson his past May I stepped down they’ve been thinking about having a as president of the Bay Village reunion. acation is a TFoundation after serving for 9 As I paged through the note- great time years. What will I do with the gift of time book, the meeting attendance and the Vto create now available to me? Look no further, I response picked up steam to where Gary family memo- found that there is a reservoir of infor- was asked to draft an application to gain ries. This year we mation in my head, in my files and on federal 501(c)(3) status and to file the decided to take a my computer that I wish to share. necessary papers with the state of Ohio. hiking vacation in I had a box of files that came with This very small beginning wrought an Granby, Colorado. the job so I began organizing them.The important, permanent part of Bay Vil- Each day had its first thing that I came across caught lage’s growth. While pulling this history own hiking adven- my attention: a blue binder, with the together, I gathered up the early docu- ture. Because I beginning notes and minutes of how ments and placed them in the safe keep- grew up in Colo- the foundation came to be. Here in ing of the Bay Village Historical Society. rado, I knew how these notes of 20 years ago, we see While transferring information to to vary our hikes a fledgling organization called The the foundation’s new leadership, my so every hike had Future of Bay. newly found free time was spent reading its own unique J o h nson RJ by Ph oto Back then Council President Dick and transferring documents. Our new flavor. The beauty of the Colorado landscape is a lasting Martin suggested a special fund to hold president, Al Paulus, is so busy sorting The first memory from a family vacation. The agony of the hike contributions for two groups that were out the programs, projects and board couple of days is another. raising funds that for Play in Bay and duties that he hasn’t had a moment’s consisted of short, relatively flat hikes down more trails than I can remember. the addition to the Youth Center. As I rest since he accepted the position. Vice while our bodies became acclimated to We also loved it when we reached our looked at the notes of then-secretary, president Rich Veres agreed to lead fun- the thinner air at high altitude. The third goal. When we get together, my sister Bonnie Hunt, I saw how the vision of draising efforts to modernize the very day was the forced march. and I still talk about that summer. We Dick Martin flowed through the work structure these folks built 20 years ago. The hike started at a trailhead at talk about the forced marches, and the of Bonnie into the action of Gary Ebert, Well, as Monty Python once said, about 8,300 feet above sea level. The fun we had. Tom Jelepis and Wayne Reese. I’m not dead yet! I will be working hard guidebooks all said the first mile was When we were about four and a Quite a few letters were sent and for the next few years helping Rich and challenging. Over the first mile we gained half miles into the forced march to Lake small meetings were held. It was a new his committee raise funds for The Bay 1,000 feet of elevation. This would be like Watanga, the boy said, “I’ve gone as far idea for the community. With little time Village Foundation Play in Bay project. getting on a treadmill and setting it at the as I can.” for more meetings, the volunteers rais- Depending upon some donors coming highest incline, then putting rocks on the “You can go a little further,” I replied. ing funds were busy. When it came to the to assist in sponsoring the project we belt at random intervals. To complete the “How do you know?” he said. “You playground, these people did not simply could complete it in two years, it might experience you would need to pump air don’t know how I’m feeling.” raise money, they actually hand built the take five years to raise $85,000 needed to out of the room, and continue pumping “You’re still breathing,” I said. He did playground. It was an eye opener to see update the whole property of the much- the air out as you ascended. Challeng- not find that amusing. the lists of the sheer number of skilled loved Play in Bay. ing might have been an understatement. We did all make it the last half mile and unskilled volunteer labor crew The project is for future children of “Lung burner” would have been a better to the lake at an elevation of just over ready to do many days of hard work. Bay, but it also is in honor of the work description. 11,000 feet. Everyone was smiling. We Gary Ebert, who was one of the vol- that was done 20 years ago to bring it to Needless to say, it was not long had accomplished our goal, and found a unteers, recalled that “there were two life. If you are interested in helping with before comments like, “I don’t like this lake that most people will never get to see. lines, skilled and unskilled. If you were the project please email me at ebvlegal@ hike,” started. Family vacations are a good Hopefully, someday my children in the unskilled line, you were directed att.net or write a note of interest to The way to create family memories. They are will have children, and one of them will toward the wheelbarrows that needed Bay Village Fdn, P.O. Box 40122, Bay Vil- also a good way to unite the children decide to take them on a hiking vacation. filled or emptied of dirt and bricks.” lage, OH 44140. against you. Then the other can say, “Remember that Leaders Connie Deiken and Jim Potter Best wishes to the executive com- When my sister heard that we were summer when Mom and Dad made us were hands-on workers as well. Connie mittee of The Bay Village Foundation: going hiking for our summer vacation, hike all over the Rockies?” They will both said, “I learned to use power tools that Al Paulus, Rich Veres, Maryann O’Reilly, she said, “Sounds like the summer Mom smile. 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Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m. gratitude. You will come away from this class West Shore Chorale Auditions Shade Gardening Solutions Open Mic Night at BAYarts with some healthy recipes for coping. Advance The Chorale is looking for new members for The Westlake Garden Club presents Fran Blank Anything goes! Free to view or to participate. registration required by calling 216-595-9546. our 2015-16 season. Membership is open to speaking on perennials that tolerate shady sites, Come on by. Free. all singers with a strong interest in performing the definition of shade and more. Fran has over 30 BAYarts, 28795 Lake Rd. Village Project, 27378 W. Oviatt Rd., Bay Village classical choral music. The Chorale is an years of public speaking and teaching experience, 80-member chorus that will perform four concerts and wide knowledge of plant life. Thursday, Aug. 27, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 3-5 p.m. this year, including a holiday concert in early Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Veteran Open House WECPTA Membership Drive December and a spring concert in early May. Join us for light refreshments, entertainment, and Children’s activities will include a meet-and- Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Rocky Thursday, Aug. 20, 5-7 p.m. a tour of our Veteran Hall while learning more greet with community heroes, crafts, balloon River Memorial Hall. To reserve an audition time, West Shore Chamber Networking Event about our veteran-focused services and meeting animals, games, snacks and more! While the kids call 216-373-7773. For more information, visit All Chamber members are invited to a Power the staff. enjoy the specialty entertainment, adults will westshorechorale.org/site/join. of More “Business After Hours” event hosted by West Bay Center, 27601 Westchester Pky, Westlake be able to learn all about the amazing offerings Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Blvd. North Ridgeville Chamber. of the Westlake Early Childhood PTA. For more Bistro83 and Maximize Fitness, 36033 Westminster Thursday, Aug. 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m. information, visit wecpta.org. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. Ave., North Ridgeville Eating Healthy as We Age Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd. Prostate Partners A healthy diet is always beneficial but it can be Living with uncertainty, presented by Gwen Thursday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. harder for older adults to maintain. Shannon Saturday, Aug. 29, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Paull, LISW-S, OSW-C. Call 216-595-9546 or visit Health Awareness Town Hall Meeting Fraley, wellness coordinator for the Bay Village Nature’s Night Out touchedbycancer.org for more information. Free. County Councilman Dave Greenspan will host a Heinen’s, will present lots of great ideas for You are invited to join us for our annual benefit The Gathering Place, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake Health Awareness Town Hall Meeting, featuring selecting and preparing healthy foods, geared featuring heavy appetizers, live music, signature Dr. Julia Bruner of MetroHealth Hospital and toward older adults. She’ll also bring healthy cocktail, silent auction, mission moments and Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Cuyahoga County Board of Health Commissioner samples for all to enjoy. To RSVP, call 440-892- more! Tickets are $80/individual ($35 tax- Westlake Democratic Club Terry Allan. Dr. Bruner will discuss health services 9777. deductible); $150/couple ($60 tax-deductible); The speaker is David Pepper, chairman of the that will be offered at the new Westlake Health Gardens at Westlake, 27569 Detroit Rd. $375/Patron ($195 tax-deductible; includes Ohio Democratic Party. His topic is “An update on Center that recently opened its doors at Crocker pre-party admission and a special animal the ODP ‘1618’ plan for the coming years.” If you Park. Mr. Allan will provide an overview of public Thursday, Aug. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. presentation). Visit lensc.org for details and wish, bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. health services and new health initiatives offered Grateful Greens tickets. For more info, contact Jeanne at 440-892-3430. throughout Cuyahoga County in efforts to Finding gratitude during the cancer journey Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd., Western Cuyahoga Lodge, 25, FOP Hall, 26145 improve the overall health of county residents. comes easier to some than others. Join us for Bay Village Center Ridge Rd., Westlake Rocky River Library, 1600 Hampton Rd. an evening of cooking and conversation about

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