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Top Chef: get your ‘sizzle’ on! FIRE WORKS FRENZY: There will be no siestas The sizzle will offi- ond annual culinary fund- Programs of the hospital, judge the best of four out- during the fireworks fiestas that will totally fill the Fourth cially be put into summer raiser – Top Chef! Top Chef adds some real standing regional chefs of July weekend this year. Always held with a bang, it will this Friday evening as St. With proceeds to life spice to the summer as they cook the night be bang-bang-bang this July 4th weekend with major fire- support the important social scene. 1000 John Medical Center in Continued on page 2 Westlake ignites its sec- Community Outreach guests are expected to Continued on page 7

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Freely...Freely Sends Truck Load UFC’s Middleweight Champion, Anderson Silva to Attend Local to Ohio’s Tornado Victims Fight Series Benefitting Freely…Freely! The world renowned ready being sold. The fight VooDoo and Cagestars have Ultimate Fighting Cham- series, organized by been great partners to work pion, Anderson Silva will be Cagestars, will consist of with and on behalf of the celebrity VIP at a local, several fights, including two Quaker Steak & Lube®, we charitable event organized title fights. Lorenzo Gentile, look forward to raising a by VooDoo Custom owner of Cagestars, had this great deal of money for Sportbikes, Cagestars and to say about the event. “He Freely…Freely.” Quaker Steak & Lube® in [Anderson Silva] is the Freely…Freely is a Sheffield Village, OH. The Mohammed Ali of MMA. non-profit, all volunteer trio has planned an amateur There will be an opportunity community outreach that fight series that will be for people to meet him and recycles donated furniture hosted at Quaker Steak & get his autograph, that’s part and other household items Lube in Sheffield Village on of the whole package.” The to lower income people who June 26, 2010. A portion of Anderson Silva fights will start around are employed full time or the proceeds produced on 7:30p.m. Tickets are on sale have recently been laid off the day of the event will be appropriately as “The Spi- now and can be purchased from full time work. They donated to the local chari- der Bike.” Rob is excited to at cagestars.com or by call- also give to retired seniors table organization, bring such a well-known ce- ing Quaker Steak & Lube® struggling on their pensions Freely…Freely!. lebrity to the local area, de- in Sheffield Village - (440) and spouses of active mili- Estes Express Lines of the much needed items on The three-way partner- claring, “Knockouts, celeb- 934-9464. tary. They stand by their North Ridgeville donated Tuesday to the Main Street ship of VooDoo, Cagestars rities, custom sportbikes, The general manager of mission statement, “We the truck and driver to take Church in Millbury. and Quaker Steak & Lube® bands, beer and wings... Quaker Steak & Lube® in never sell, but give for the load of furniture to Freely...Freely is a non- has been crucial in organiz- sounds like a North coast Sheffield Village, Rich FREE to help those in our Millbury, OH. Many of profit all volunteer commu- ing this event. Silva’s ap- party.” Kerns, is proud to be the communities who are trying those effected by last week’s nity outreach organization pearance has been made Thousands of specta- host of this highly antici- to help themselves.” The tornado did not have any that gives donated furniture. possible by Rob Uecker, tors are expected to be pated event. “We are thrilled website for the group is insurance. Freely...Freely If you can help out, please president of VooDoo, who present at the June 26th to be a partner in a chari- www.freelyfreely.com. loaded the truck on Satur- call 440-937-3999. customized Anderson event; general admission table event of this caliber. day. Estes will be delivering Silva’s motorcycle, known and ringside tickets are al- Charles Liptak Const. “Anything“Anything UnderUnder TheThe Son”Son”

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Tooth pain that has come means something is going When your mouth is not talking to and gone should not be dis- on and generally is not a you it is pretty much a happy mouth. missed as having healed it- sign of health. This is par- But there are many times when your self. That rarely ever oc- ticularly true in your teeth and gums are trying to tell you curs. gums. Bleeding of the gums something and sometimes we just Pain in your gums gen- is a sure sign that something aren’t listening. erally related to gum disease more severe is going on and If you bite into something cold and some of your teeth or what we call periodontal it is a problem that will not are sensitive to the cold sensation, then your mouth is talk- disease. What happens here go away by itself. ing to you. If hot foods and the pressure of biting or eating is that bacteria in your Learn to listen to your something makes your mouth sore, then it is sending you a mouth start to eat away at mouth. Pain upon chewing, big message. The mouth really is an amazing place. When the bony structure around sensitivity to hot or cold something is going wrong, most of the time it will send you the teeth causing a big gum foods, loose teeth, bleeding a pretty big signal. The question is whether or not we are pocket. This then gets badly gums, and holes in teeth listening to our mouths or just going to ignore the mes- infected causing pain and mean that your mouth is sages coming out of it. Generally, when there is any kind loose teeth. Again, your talking to you. It is similar of tooth sensitivity, you can literally point right to it and mouth is talking to you and to a crying baby. The louder say this is what is bothering me. Generally, when a tooth is telling you that there is a the cries, the more attention painful, it needs to be taken care of right away. Many times problem going on. 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There is We love to help you smile. • Crowns • Bridges At this point, it starts to leak out toxins into the surround- some old wives’ tale that • Periodontal Treatment • Root Canal Therapy • Lumineers nounce or who are announc- to each clinic. The clinics • Botox VILLAGER BEAT ing, are encouraged to reg- will address the announcer’s ister. The Ohio High School • Dermal Fillers - Restylane & Juvederm role, P.A. announcing ex- Continued from page 2 will be the host clinician. Athletic Association is pectations, Do’s and Don’ts sponsoring two scholarships and they said we should Then, on Saturday, August Continued on page 6 send it to you! 14, Hudson High School BIG SOUND: There will be the site of another seems to be a self-improve- clinic, hosted by Jeff Kurtz, FOR SALE BY OWNER ment clinic for everything P.A. Announcer for Kent these days. Catch this: Now State University. 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www.premierphysicians.net Premier Physicians Centers: A Wound Healing Center in Westlake! Time does not always heal every wound. health care suppliers such as Hastings That is why a Wound Healing Center is such a valuable resource for those in Home Health Care and AccuCare. medical need. “There are some very advanced mo- A leading Wound Healing Center is located in the heart of Westlake, at the Pre- dalities for treatment available today,” mier Physicians Centers building at, 25200 Center Ridge Road. adds Dr. Corpus. “These include negative J. Thomas Corpus, MD, Director of Corpus Wound Healing Clinic of Premier pressure therapies, hyperbaric oxygen Physicians Centers, reports that this subspecialty assists in a wide range of wound/ therapy, light therapy, and various types ulcer healing needs. of artificial and human grafts.” “Wounds can become a problem for any number of reasons,” said Dr. Corpus. Negative pressure wound therapy is “Wounds or ulcers may not heal for a number of reasons including: infection, mal- a technological advancement used to heal nutrition, circulation problems, cancer, and chronic or persistent medical conditions like potentially ‘problem’ wounds. It aids in diabetes. Also, certain wounds may lack essential growth or ‘regenerative’ factors.” providing ingrowth of healthy tissue and “There also maybe certain factors in an individual’s ‘personal chemistry’ that in- blood vessels and reduces the bacterial hibit healing or growth factors. Furthermore, related conditions like swelling in the load through the use of specialized foam- extremities or venous disease (varicose veins) can contribute to non-healing.” adhesive dressing in conjunction with a The good news is that an advanced Wound Healing Clinic is right around the negative pressure environment, provided corner at Premier Physicians Centers. by a specialty pump unit. This technol- The Wound Clinic has made a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of pa- ogy is being used on a daily basis on our tients each year not only on the west side of Cleveland but in Northeastern Ohio! injured troops in the Mideast and through- “Yes, we want to get the word out that we are here and the location is very conve- out the world. nient and accessible,” said Dr. Corpus. His wound medicine practice is located exclu- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a part sively at the Premier Physicians Centers Westlake building, for more than 2 years. of the armamentarium in advanced wound A Rocky River High School graduate (1980), Dr. Corpus graduated from Oberlin healing. In the early years it was studied College before attending graduate school at Florida State University in Tallahassee, extensively by the U.S. Navy. There are a FL, where he studied Molecular Biology/Recombinant DNA Technology. From there, plethora of well-done studies in the medi- he matriculated to the University of Florida, School of Medicine in Gainesville, FL. cal literature supporting this technology de- Thomas Corpus, MD Board-certified in two specialties, General Surgery and Family Medicine, Dr. pending on a given medical condition/diagnosis. In this technology pressurized oxygen Corpus found his perfect niche with the independent physician model offered by is used to aid in wound healing. Many different protocols have been established depend- Premier Physicians Centers. ing on the patient’s specific diagnosis. “It is important to look at a wound in the context of the whole patient. So, we work “I am very proud of my staff of very hardworking, caring and compassionate pro- closely with the patient’s primary care provider, other subspecialty physicians, and fessionals which include: Laura Tabor, Melaney Stoops, Maureen ‘Moe’ Lee, Erin Miles, home care agencies, in optimizing each person’s medical condition(s) to achieve wound and Faye Wurstner,” said Dr. Corpus from his friendly and upbeat office on the third healing,” said Dr. Corpus. floor of the Westlake Premier Physicians Centers building. “Each treatment plan is tailored to the specific needs of the patient,” said Dr. Corpus. ”I am pleased with the autonomy of the Premier Physicians Centers model. I can His dual board certification – General Surgery and Family Medicine – gives him a provide wound care for patients in both Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals unique perspective in caring for the “wound patient.” This is important in approaching systems. I have hospital privileges at Fairview Hospital, Lakewood Hospital and St. each patient’s wound healing needs, specifically; diabetic ulcers, traumatic wounds, John Medical Center. This is good for both the referring doctor(s) and the patient in surgical wounds, slow healing or chronic wounds or ulcers, pressure (decubitus) ul- allowing for continuity of patient care,” said Dr. Corpus. cers, wounds associated with bone or skin infections, com- He finds his wound medicine practice promised skin grafts or skin flaps, radiation injuries, gan- very fulfilling and satisfying from a per- grene, and burns. sonal perspective. He recently concluded “We are here to support and assist primary care provid- therapy with a patient who had suffered ers with the use of our advanced healing modalities. Yet, with leg ulcers for four years before com- we need the primary care provider’s input to maximize our ing to him. She is healed! “It is very grati- efforts. When the patient is healed, they return to their pri- fying. You can really change someone’s mary care provider for their other medical issues. We do life,” said Dr. Corpus. not become the patient’s new primary care provider. Impor- Dr. Corpus evaluates and treats patients tantly, during the course of treatment we keep in contact both in the inpatient (in-hospital) and out- with the referring physician and/or the patient’s primary care patient settings. He also visits and manages provider.” said Dr. Corpus. wound patients at multiple nursing homes/ Dr. Corpus and his staff see patients with wounds that skilled nursing facilities in the local area. are simple but troublesome to those that are quite complex. His message: No, time does not always Referrals come many ways: “word of mouth,” primary care heal every wound. But Dr. Corpus will take providers, orthopedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, Ob-Gyn the time to help heal yours! doctors, other physicians, podiatrists and retail The office of J. Thomas Corpus, MD is located at: 25200 Center Ridge Road, Suite 3500, Westlake, Ohio 44145. To schedule an appointment please call: (440) 331-4088.

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Continued from page 4 nouncers can also be a force Grand Opening of The Fresenius Dialysis Unit of announcing football, how for good sportsmanship and Westlake Healthcare Center at 4000 Crocker to handle emergency situa- public safety.” Information Road is celebrating the grand opening of the tions, as well as about the clinics and regis- Fresenius Medical Care dialysis unit located within scriptwriting and working tration may be obtained at its facility this Thurs., June 24. with a spotter. “Sports pub- www.naspaa.net. The Ohio The Fresenius Medical Care dialysis center lic address announcers High School Athletic Asso- adds to the comprehensive patient-centered renal should enhance the specta- ciation is an affiliate mem- program at Westlake Healthcare Center. It is cen- tors’ enjoyment of the game ber of NASPAA. Are you tral to the interdisciplinary care plan that involves without inserting them- ready for some football? the patients, their family, hospital, nephrologist and selves,” commented Brad attending physician. Rumble, NASPAA Execu- “At this new Fresenius Medical Care facility, tive Director. “P.A an- patients will benefit from the latest treatment meth- ods while receiving excellent, patient-centered care from our dedicated team,” said Charlene DeChant, clinical manager of Fresenius Medical Care. “Di- alysis patients spend many hours receiving treatment each week, so we are pleased to offer this level of care in a more convenient location for people who live at Westlake Healthcare Center.” Because Westlake Healthcare Center knows Residential • Commercial that patient’s comfort is important to their recov- Jane Powell of Omnicare Pharmacy (seated) and Sherri ery, dialysis is conveniently scheduled into their Graefnitz, RN, Director of Nursing Westlake Healthcare Center, individualized care plan for a less stressful ap- welcome patients to the new on-site Dialysis Unit. Roofing • Windows • Siding • proach to treatment. Gutters • Leaf Protection “It is especially convenient for the patients at Westlake off- site location, the resident has more time to enjoy life. Healthcare Center because they can now just go to dialysis Westlake Healthcare Center also brings together a team right here in the building,” reports Melissa Mehok, Adminis- of local nephrologists who work with the resident’s primary trator. “There is no need to call an ambulette or arrange for care physician. In the dialysis center, a nurse is available and outside transportation. The unit is right here in our building.” a technician is with the patient to monitor treatment and pro- The in-house program at Westlake Healthcare Center vide post-treatment status reports to the care team. The medi- allows patients to relax in the comfort of a familiar setting cal team works together with the patient and family to ensure and remain part of their community. Dialysis is offered in a a complete plan of care as needed, striving for the highest comfortable room. The program encourages visits from fam- quality of life, dignity and maximum independence. ily members and friends who can provide support and com- Westlake Healthcare Center is Medicare and Medic- panionship during treatment. Since there is no travel to an aid Certified. Please phone (440) 892-2100. You are cordially invited to the grand opening of the Fresenius Dialysis Unit located at Westlake Healthcare Center June 24, 2010 3 – 7 p.m. R.S.V.P. is not necessary Up to $1500 Raffle prizes, dialysis education information and tours will be available throughout the evening. Each Energy Tax Improvement Refreshments will be served. WE CARRY PRODUCTS Please join us as we unveil the newest addition to our skilled nursing facility. We look forward to seeing you! *A New Direction in Care* Roofing/Siding

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Nichols and Jackson have toured together in recent history, including in 2004. “We are excited to have an artist who has had so much recent success to open for Alan Jackson,” Crushers general manager Ryan Gates said. “To be able to bring a singer of his reputa- tion and popularity to open the show re- Alan Jackson Joe Nicols ally adds to what will already be a The Lake Erie Crushers gold status. The lead single from “III,” “Tequila great evening of have announced that Joe Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” also reached gold music.” Nichols will be the opening status. Continued on page 8 act for Alan Jackson at the concert to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County that takes place Thursday, July 15 at All Pro Diner 254: A Blast from the Past! Freight Stadium. The 33-year-old Continued from page 2 Nichols, an Arkansas native, Crocker Park – the family 254 is a rock around the clock retro released his first album in has a long-standing tradition diner with good times inmind. Great 1996 and has since had of dining excellence in the kids menu, too! three number one hits on the area. From potato pancakes to pierogies, Billboard Hot Country “Breakfast, lunch and from corned beef hash and eggs with charts, including most re- dinner are all here,” said Swiss, to Billy Bob’s pulled pork, open cently “Gimmie That Girl,” Mike. Hours are 7 a.m. face sandwiches and more, Diner 254 which reached the top in Sun.-Thurs., and 7-10 Fri. is for you. May 2010. Nichols was also and Sat. “Ashley Zoncola, another Bay per- featured on the cover of Sandwiches are big and son, is our dessert specialist,” adds Billboard Magazine on June divided into two categories Mike. “Hope to see you soon.” 8. – fork & knife and hand- Hey, is that Barney Fife over there Nichols’ 2002 album held! How about a one- at the counter? “Man With A Memory” is pound hot dog with relish certified platinum while his and onions. Clearly, Diner 2005 release “III” reached Page 8 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 Joe Nichols To Open For Alan Jackson July 15 Continued from page 7 Seats in the baseball seat- The Lake Erie Crush- Tickets are still available ers, the 2009 Frontier for the show at the All Pro ing bowl are $35 while field seats are still available for $45. League Champions, play Happy Birthday America Freight Stadium box office in ball at All Pro Freight Sta- Avon, through the team’s All phone and electronic or- poem by David Scullin ders will include a $1 service dium located in Avon, OH. website at their address Beginning in 2010, All Pro www.lakeeriecrushers.com fee per ticket purchased. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and Freight Stadium will also be Our Star Spangled Banner, with its broad stripes and and over the phone at (440) home to the Cleveland State 934-3636. the music will begin at 6:30 bright stars is still gallantly streaming over our beloved p.m. University baseball team. The Frontier League is an in- homeland. dependent baseball league with 12 teams operating This experiment in democracy celebrates another throughout the Midwest. year of hope, liberty and freedom. Season tickets for the 2010 season are on sale now! For more information on tickets, May God preserve us as a nation and may our flag promotions and team news, yet wave “O’er the land of the free and the home of the visit the team website at brave”. www.LakeErieCrushers.com or call 440-934-3636.

Sports and Camp Physicals Q&A As the summer season quickly approaches, Dr. rological or musculoskeletal problems that have not been Khalid Akbar, pediatrician for Community Physicians, identified previously. answers your questions regarding sports and camp physicals. Do you have any advice on how I can keep my child safe and healthy during their summer break? Why is it important for my child to get a sport or Think safety first. Before undertaking any sport or camp physical? physical activity, make sure your child knows that activ- It is important to get a sport or camp physical so ity well. Also, make sure they are equipped with proper parents can know if their child is physically fit for any equipment and make sure your child is always super- particular strenuous activity and can ensure there are no vised. health issues present that can endanger the child’s health. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Khalid What does a sport or camp physical consist of? Akbar or one of the other pediatricians of Commu- A sport or camp physical consists of a comprehen- nity Health Partners, please call 1-877-CHP-6161. sive head to toe exam to rule out any heart, lung, neu- Page 9 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 Page 10 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 David LaRue: Exemplar Award Winner 2010! Congratulations to Keeping the youth of As a founding member though only five showed “We put on a great better decisions, and it gives David J. LaRue, winner of the community healthy and of this vital organization, up.” show and laid the founda- us true motivation to get in- the Rocky River Commu- drug-free has been the mis- LaRue’s distinguished ser- The event, said LaRue, tion for success in getting volved in the community,” nity Challenge 2010 Exem- sion of Community Chal- vice to the mission of Com- set the tone for a the community together. We he said. plar Award. lenge for 25 years. munity Challenge was rec- longstanding tradition of want to help our youth make ognized at Westwood Coun- community involvement. Continued on page 11 try Club June 10. COLUMBIA Executive Vice Presi- HOMECOMING dent and Chief Operating Officer of Forest City Enter- FESTIVAL prises, LaRue was instru- JUNE 25, 26 & 27 mental in starting the annual “Rockin’ to the Oldies” (50-60’s) Basketball Community Challenge Cup event Columbia Township Park through Rocky River Schools in 1992. 25540 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station It has been running ever (Corner of Rt. 82 and West River Rd.) since as a popular and fun Free Admission • Parking Available community tradition which Friday: 5 to 10 p.m. brings students and families Car Show & Drive In Movie - Baby Liberty Contest & Band “Heart & Soul” together in an evening of Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. healthy competition and an “Kids Day” - $8 Discount Ride Prices & Free “Kids” alcohol-free environment. Games; Kids Bike & Pet Parade, Pie & Watermelon LaRue laughed as he Eating Contest recalled their first fundraiser 6th Annual Battle of the Bands & Band - “70 Lewis” 25 years ago. “We thought it would be a great idea to & FIREWORKS Contests: Pie & Cake Baking PETTING have the Cleveland Browns ZOO come play at the cup, so we (Auction to follow) & Horseshoe Sat.-11a-5p Pitching Tournament Sun.Noon-5p paid for 10 to come. There - Blood Drive - was so much excitement as Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. kids and the community came to the high school that Columbia 1/2 Marathon Run & In-Line Skate (8 a.m.) day. We waited, and there Community Church Service, Grand Parade Entertainment - “School of Rock” & Liberty Singers were no Cleveland Browns. David J. LaRue, winner of the Rocky River Community Challenge 2010 Exemplar We waited 30 minutes, and Award with Debra A. Rodriguez, President and CEO of Recovery Resourses and Beer Garden at VFW with “Mike Moore” the crowd began to get rest- Ray Marvar. Magician “Bobby Maverick” Performing Daily! less. Finally, one by one, 45 To see a complete schedule of events & Presented by the minutes late, they showed for more info call (440) 236-9053 or email up - to our great relief - al- [email protected] International Buteyko Breathing Expert and www.columbiastation.com Author Patrick McKeown comes to Rocky River, July 10-16 Patrick McKeown, of exercise. Luckily we have Buteyko practitioners, from Buteyko Clinic from Ire- some voluntary control over thirteen different countries land, will be the featured our breathing and can re- so far. instructor for the Buteyko train it to be right for our Patrick has written four Breathing Workshops at body. very popular books, includ- Rocky River United Meth- Does your child mouth ing the best seller Asthma odist Church, 19414 Detroit breathe, snore, have Free Naturally, and Close Road, in Rocky River dur- crooked teeth, coughing, Your Mouth handbook, ing July 10-16. Buteyko is frequent illnesses, or wet the children’s book ABC to be a doctor-developed breath- bed? Are you looking for Asthma Free. His latest ing retraining program de- an innovative, inexpensive, book is called Anxiety free: signed to restore normal and effective solution to stop worrying and quieten healthy breathing in the many childhood problems your mind. His books will body all the time. Buteyko such as hyperactivity, con- be available for sale and offers a safe, simple, and stipation, and dental prob- signing during this event. natural method to eliminate/ lems? Restoring normal Patrick is passionate reduce symptoms such as nasal breathing resolves about sharing his vast allergies, asthma, COPD, many ailments. Mouth knowledge about proper panic attacks, sleep apnea, breathing is the culprit for breathing habits. Breathing chronic fatigue, insomnia, causing malfunction in the is one of the most important migraines, plus much more. body but many children feel components to well being Did you ever wonder suffocated when asked to since we take over 20,000 why one person may have keep their mouth closed. breaths each day. Breathing shortness-of-breath, wheez- Learn more about Buteyko is the foundation and regu- ing, or excess mucus and the Breathing to keep the nose lator for other body func- next person isn’t bothered and sinuses clear by main- tions such as our circulation, by these things while breath- taining effortless nasal digestion, and nervous sys- ing the same air? The way breathing plus many more tems, our metabolism and that we are breathing can health benefits. pH. It is crucial to have this make all the difference in Patrick McKeown re- operating efficiently to the body’s response to what ceived his training at the maintain optimal health. we are breathing such as Buteyko Clinic of Moscow For more information on dust, pollen, smoke, etc. in 2002. He is one of only a how you can participate in Consider where in your few practitioners in the these workshops call Carol body are you breathing? world accredited personally Baglia, Correct Breathing What muscles are being by Dr. Buteyko. Patrick’s Concepts, 440-357-5834 or used for breathing? How experience is extensive with 216-952-7048. The phe- much air are you breathing? helping thousands of pa- nomenal low cost to attend What is the breathing pat- tients at his popular is $100 total for about 10 tern, rate, and rhythm? AsthmaCare clinics. hours of life-changing in- Proper breathing is as im- (www.asthmacare.ie) struction. portant to good health as a Patrick’s background quali- nutritious diet and adequate fies him for training new Page 11 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 Upcoming Events at the Westlake Recreation Center S & J Remodeling Starting the week of June ing the mind and body to ex- The Westlake Recre- house. For more information 28, boys and girls lacrosse perience harmony in your 7 ation Department is pleased you can contact Jim Dispirito Specialities: camps and clinic will be of- energy centers. Body Sculpt- to announce the first ever at 440-617-4420 fered through The Westlake ing will get you in shape and combined All-Star Saturday. Get more information • Basement Remodeling • Kitchens Recreation Department . On improve your flexibility and The Westlake Baseball regarding programs and • Baths • Carpet & Tile • Hot Water Tanks June 28 the Beginner’s La- strength. Get great abs by League and the Westlake events, by calling contacting • Drywall • Electrical • Plumbing crosse and Intermediate La- strengthening your core with Girl’s Softball Association Westlake Recreation Center, crosse camps for ages 6-15 new exercises devoted to are combining for All-Star 28955 Hilliard Blvd, 440- Scott Juergens 1206 W. Clifton Blvd will start for both boys and working on the upper, lower Saturday June 26. Games will 808-5700 or go to Jay Thomas girls at 9 a,m. The Recreation and side abdominals through be played at either Clague www.cityofwestlake.org/rec- 216-221-8441 Center will also have a Pee their Phenomenal Abdominal Park fields or the fields lo- reation. Free Estimates 440-328-6912 Wee Introductory Lacrosse class. cated behind the Clague Play- Clinic for children ages 5-6 that will teach them the ba- sics of lacrosse. Don’t miss out on a great learning opportunity to experience the fast- est game on two feet. Enhance your tennis skills by signing up and taking the Intermediate Youth Tennis Lessons. This class is geared for children ages 9-14. The kids will learn to spin, strategize and advance playing skills. June 28 is the start date so don’t wait too late or you might be left out. If you’re in between the ages of 11-14 and want to be a lifeguard, you might want to consider this class. The American Red Cross Guard Start is a program created to build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for being a future lifeguard. Class begins June 28 and will run till July 9. The program will be held at Peterson Pool which is located in Clague Park. Don’t be left out on a great chance to learn valuable lifeguarding skills. For adults, starting on June 29, they have several adult fitness classes available. Try any of the following: Yoga-An Antidote for Stress, Body Sculpting, and Phe- nomenal Abdominals. The yoga class will focus on calm-

David LaRue: Exemplar Award Winner 2010!

Continued from page 10 Mr. LaRue has continued his support of Commu- nity challenge through the years by providing major sponsorship funding from Forest City Enterprises and the Basketball Challenge and other events. Proceeds from these events have been used to directly support substance abuse prevention programs and services Community Challenge pro- vides to youth and families in the West Shore area. Past Exemplar award honorees include David T. Dombrowiak, President and CEO Community West Foundation (sponsor of this year’s event), Rocky River Mayor Pamela E. Bobst, former Rocky River Schools Supt. Dr. Dennis Allen and Fred DeGrandis, Chairman Cleveland Clinic Community Physicians Partnership and Quality Al- liance. Page 12 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 Join the Mission of Community West Foundation Help is needed to shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, and care for the sick. Many people, because of their situation, whether financial, personal or otherwise need extra help and support. The Community West Foundation recognizes how important it is now, especially during these tough times, to play a critical role in the future of our communities and to provide a helping hand.

You can help, too. Through Community West Foundation, you can support the organizations you care about the most. Creative giving solutions that benefit your community. Community West Foundation Offers Creative Options for Giving Planned Giving is a wonderful way to support your favorite charities and secure significant financial benefits for you and your family. Whether you would like to take advantage of reductions in estate or capital gains taxes, or benefit from an increased income stream, there is a planned gift that suits every purpose. Community West Foundation offers a variety of options to make a planned gift that you may wish to consider as you update your estate or create your own philanthropic plan. Here are a couple examples… Establishing a Charitable Donor Advised Fund Gift Annuity A donor advised fund at Community West Foundation is simple A Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to donate cash or to establish. It is similar to having a private foundation, without stock and receive a guaranteed payment rate from that the administrative work and expensive set up costs. A donor asset for as long as you live. You will receive a charitable advised fund allows you to make a gift to the Foundation, receive tax deduction for the year the gift annuity was an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants to charities established, and a portion of the income from the gift that you wish to support. Community West Foundation takes care annuity will be tax free. The payments are guaranteed of all the administrative and grantmaking activities. by the resources of Community West Foundation.

Planned gifts can be made in a variety of forms, and a Community West Foundation staff member will be happy to speak with you and provide assistance in creating a planned gift that’s right for you. Contact Community West Foundation at 216-476-7060 or visit www.communitywestfoundation.org. Page 13 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010

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www.communitywestfoundation.org 216-476-7060 Page 14 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 Why Not Wear a Helmet? Please join Why rade on Saturday, July 10. Kids can then decorate their the Car Seat Check Station car seat – their belts in a car Not Wear A Helmet, It starts at 9 a.m. at the bikes and participate in a from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and have seat should be snug! Rainbow Babies and Rocky River Civic Center bike parade! After the Ro- your car seats checked for Be safe on the road this Children’s Hospital Campus. deo and Parade please con- proper installation by Rain- summer! Come and join the Injury Prevention Test your bike safety tinue the fun at with activi- bow Babies and Children’s fun on July 10, 2010 for the Center, the Rocky knowledge and try your bik- ties planned for River Days Hospital Injury Prevention Why Not Wear A Helmet River Police Depart- ing skills on the bike rodeo and Family Fun Fest spon- Center’s certified car seat Bike Safety Rodeo and Bike ment and Performance course. All children partici- sored by Community Chal- technicians. Parade, 9-11 a.m. and the Bike of Rocky River pating who finish the bike lenge. Also learn how to prop- Rainbow Babies and for the 3rd annual safety rodeo will be entered Moms and Dads - erly install your car seats, Children’s Hospital Injury River Days Bike in a chance to win a new while your kids are partici- about the importance of Prevention team’s Car Seat Safety Rodeo and Pa- bike and other fun prizes. pating in the bike safety ro- booster seats and see how Check Station, 9 a.m.-1p.m. deo bring your car over to your child should sit in their

WiWiWiffffffleball FFleball un at St. MMun ary of the Woods!Woods!he St. Mary of the Woods honed and were more than cially when there are hosted a whiffleball compe- ready for the game. They prizes....which were given tition between the Lake Erie are fierce competitors, espe- out at a BBQ after the game. Crushers and residents and staff of St. Mary of the Woods in Avon last Tuesday afternoon. The game took place in the special “ballfield” rear of the Inde- pendent Living Wing of St. Mary of the Woods. Two Crushers, Jodam Rivera (from Puerto Rico) and Esmelvin Jimenez (from the Dominican Re- public) are living at St. Mary of the Woods for the season; they were joined by some of their teammates for an intense competition! The athletic residents of St. Mary of the Woods (Noodle Hockey Champi- ons 2 years in a row) had their whiffleball skills Fun and Friends !

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Exp.7/15/10 Page 15 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 Bay Days 2010: Independence Day Celebration Bay Village’s 58th an- of Bay Village, will take Will agreement), and then Booths and rides will heart’s content for the flat City of Bay Village, has nual Independence Day cel- place July 1 through 3, shut resume on Monday, July be open from Noon to 10:30 rate of $15 with a ride wrist- once again lined up a spec- ebration, Bay Days, spon- down on Sunday, July 4 (in 5—all at Cahoon Park. p.m. daily, and from Noon band. tacular Independence Day sored by the Kiwanis Club accordance with the Cahoon to 4 p.m. each day, thrill- “The Kiwanis Club of celebration for young and seekers can ride to their Bay Village, along with the Continued on page 16

Aftermath, Experience the Sixties, is just one of the Kiwanis-Club sponsored events at this year’s Bay Days celebration. The band, playing everything from The Byrds to the Beatles to the Monkees, performs on Saturday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gazebo at Cahoon Park. Miracle Method is Preferred Refinisher for Lakewood Are you living in process includes buffing, • Second day ser- Lakewood and your cleaning and re-caulking. vices includes buff- bathtub and tiles are All technicians are coming, polishing, and re- from the 1950’s? Maybe pany employees, not sub- caulking. your kitchen countertop contractors, and Miracle • 5-year written has lost its luster, or is Method’s warranties are warranty. just out of date? Cring- not prorated. Miracle Method, ing at the thought of Refinishing per- a member of Angie’s tearing everything out formed with the right ma- List, The BBB, ser- and starting from terials and procedures vices builders, prop- scratch? There has to produces beautiful re- erty management be a better way to results, but not all refinish- companies, residen- model right? Miracle ing is the same. No other tial homeowners, Method’s surface resto- refinisher can offer refin- apartment com- ration process offers ishing equal to Miracle plexes, hotels and you an alternative to re- Method’s. real estate agents. placement. The advantages of- Miracle Method Miracle Method, a fered by Miracle Method of Cleveland is lo- full-service refinisher include: cated at 13515 Lake- serving all of Northeast • Exclusive bonding wood Hts., Blvd. The Ohio, can repair, refin- technology with a 30- showroom is now ish and change the plus-year track record. open 9-5 Monday color of your tubs, tile, • Use of advanced, though Saturday by countertops, sinks and high-tech materials and appointment only. showers. Miracle techniques. They can be reached Method can save you, • Work that is guar- at 216-671-3444, or on average, 70 percent anteed by fully trained by visiting their of the replacement professionals. website at costs. Miracle Method’s www.miraclemethod.com

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All roads led to Café 83 gourmet spread of summery Challenge and Avon’s Eagle it comes to supporting Café 83, located in happy staff is always ready in North Ridgeville as the delectables. Run, Bud is a dedicated schools, seniors and a wide Westminster Plaza at Mills to greet breakfast, lunch and sweet coffee shop and res- Kids had a great time community fundraiser who range of community out- Road and Rt. 83 in North dinner customers with a taurant operated by Bud with face painting, hula is always in the game when reach programs. Ridgeville is now headquar- Hagy and crew celebrated hoop and limbo contests and ters for the mission. And its official grand opening even free ice cream for one what fun it is, as Café 83’s Continued on page 17 under sunny June skies last and all! Saturday. “This place is about From pulled pork sand- community. That is the mes- wiches to hot dogs, potato sage we want to impart to- salad, baked beans and fresh day,” said Bud as he greeted fruit, executive chef Greg guests all day. Foster had guests licking Founder of Celebrate their lips as they enjoyed a Westlake’s North Coast

Welcoming interior Face Painting Fun!

Hello Everyone. Old Man in the Kitchen here, Tom. The Old Wives’ Tale for today is “If the bottom of your right foot itches, you are going to take a trip.” I have to tell you, my left foot itches!! Here’s a delicious recipe for Chicken Breasts and Rice: 8 half breasts of chicken; 1 can of cream of chicken soup; 1 can cream of celery soup; 1-1/2 soup cans of water; 1 cup uncooked rice; 1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt. Grease 9 x 13 pan. Place rice in bottom of pan. Mix soups and water. Pour mixture over rice. Layer chicken on top Executive chef Greg Foster (2nd from rt) and sprinkle with salt. Bake uncovered at 250 degrees for and team 2-1/2 hours. Serves 6 to 8. Cover and let set for 15 minutes before serving. Take care folks. Let me know of any Old Wives’ Tales. Tom

Fine Italian Restaurant Great, I feel like I’m taking you Italian to Nino’s for real tonight... Italian. Bud Hagy (l), welcomes guests to Cafe 83

Limbo at Cafe 83

Bay Days 2010: Independence Day Celebration Continued from page 15 ITALIAN old alike at this year’s Bay Days celebration. Come music at the Gazebo with 1 p.m., adult and children 20 YEARS GOOD FEAST on out and enjoy the rides, help local civic organi- the Sloppy Joe Band. Sat- games at the Cahoon Soc- OF ORE Sun. & Mon. zations raise money at their booths and of course, urday, July 3 features music cer Fields at 2 p.m., classic & M take your entire family to the incredible fireworks at the Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. FOOD COME 1495 rock band Eastwind per- TO Fresh Nino’s Sauce presentation on Monday,” says Rhonda Schneider with Aftermath, Experience forms at the Gazebo at 7 is Now Available at of the Kiwanis Club of Bay Village. the Sixties tribute band. p.m., and then the perfect Select Locations! The schedule of Kiwanis Club-sponsored events Then the weekend is finale to the festivities is the 32652 CENTER RIDGE RD., NORTH RIDGEVILLE 440.353.9580 kicks off on Thursday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. with live rounded out with the Bike, GALA Firework Display at In Millscreek Commons 1/4 Mile West of Barton Rd., music at the Gazebo with the Keller Brothers Sing- Trike and Wagon Parade on Cahoon Parks at dusk, about 5 Min. from Crocker Park ers. Then it’s the Classic Car Drive-In at Cahoon Monday, July 5 at 11:30 9:45 p.m. LUNCH: W, Th, Fri 11-3 Park on Friday, July 2 at 5 p.m., along with DJ a.m. at the Gazebo, more DINNER: M-Th 4-9 / Fr & Sat 4-10 / Sun 4-8 Cadillac Mike, and then at 6:30 p.m. it’s more live live music at the Gazebo at WWW.NINOSNORTHRIDGEVILLE.COM Page 17 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 Workshop Players: “My Father’s Face Was Crystal” Workshop Players The- and women stayed home. touching and poignant. sic songs from the era. A matinees on June 27; July 11 Road in Amherst, and our atre-in-the-Round presents Will and Jessie Fairchild There is humor, but it is, af- quintet ( Patricia Boone, at 3 p.m. mezzanine area is wheel- “My Father’s Face Was (Jerred Adams and Julie ter all, about the war. Audi- Olivia Cotton, Jake Watkin, Tickets are $12.00 each chair accessible. Check out Crystal”, written by Wade Marchand) are typical ex- ences will enjoy this play, Lowell Morton, and Ashley or $10.00 each for groups of our website at Hubbard and directed by amples of what happened to but they will also be given Reese) alternately portrays 15 or more and may be re- www.workshopplayers.com. Don Wozniak. millions of American fami- something to think about. 1940’s radio singers and served by calling the box — This is a play about lies. They can only stay in The cast also includes: performers in a USO show. office at 440-988-5613. “If all the world’s a “the Greatest Generation,” touch by letter, and letters Jordon Lawhorn, Heather Come let us take you on a Workshop Players The- stage, I want better light- but not written so much for between them form the ba- Booth, Ron Young and Jerry “Sentimental Journey”! atre-in-the-Round is located ing!” them as for their children sis of the play’s dialogue. Coghlan. Performance dates are at 44820 Middle Ridge and grandchildren. In those The war changes both Live musical interludes June 24, 25, 26; July 2, 3, days, men went off to war of them. The play is both between scenes feature clas- 9, 10 at 8 p.m., with Sunday Herb Guild Meeting 4th Annual Bruce Mamer Memorial Golf Outing The Herb Guild’s next meeting will be July 14, 10 a.m. Please sign up for the sands of dollars worth of Aces Bar & Grill and awards receptions following the golf. at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. 4th Annual Bruce Mamer prizes! It is their goal to As always, they will have the golf ball drop and put- in Westlake. The lunch will start at 11:30 a.m. The program Memorial Golf Outing to have 220 golfers! Make sure ting contest. Feel free to visit the golf ball drop website at will be “Simplify your garden without diminishing your benefit the Pancreatic Can- to spread the word! www.brucemamergolfouting.org joy” by distinguished lecturer, gardening book author, free cer Action Network and the They will have a great Congratulations to last year’s winner, Linda Peters. She lance writer and educater, Debra Knapke from “The Gar- Bruce Mamer Memorial day of golf at the beautiful spent all $300.00 on shoes. den Sage” in Columbus, OH. Guests are welcome! For more Scholarship Fund on Sep- Emerald Woods Golf Congratulations also to Joe Dindia who made a 40 ft information call Yvonne Berglund 440 937 9553. tember 11, 2010. This year’s Course in Columbia Station, putt to win a cruise! event is $110. per player OH. Special Offer: Included with your online registration and includes breakfast, (www.emeraldwoodsgc.com). at http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/15727- NEW CASTLE ROOFING & lunch, dinner and drinks. The event will include a 4- 4thAnnualBruceMamerMemorialGolfO/ is a 1-year sub- HOME IMPROVEMENT Tee off is at 10 a.m. so make person scramble, box lunch scription to Golf Digest (a $10 value). sure to sign in early. 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Birthright of Lorain County is currently in need of the following items: A Rocking Chair; Sleepers 0-3, & 3-6 months; All sizes of Socks; All sizes of Boys and Girls Underwear; Formula: Isomil, Similac Advance, Alimentum, Nutramigen; Baby Bottles: 4 oz & 8 oz; All sizes of Diapers. Birthright of Lorain County’s aim is to help the distressed pregnant mother feel supported, accepted, hopeful and encouraged. If you would like more information, please call 440-324-9566. Birthright of Lorain County is located at 2136 North Ridge Road in Elyria (near St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church).

“Where Love Is, Miracles Happen.” Thank you! RSVP: (440) 871-3030 No limit on reservations and light refreshments to be served. Life Care Center of Westlake - The Oakridge Home 26520 Center Ridge Road, Westlake Page 18 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 What is Dravet Syndrome? Meet the Lyles Family and Their Mission by Jordan Lyles Mitch and Paula Lyles in Upper Arlington, “just early 80’s. Mitch graduated Having a child with have called Bay Village down the street” from from Ohio State in Me- such a severe neurological home for nearly 25 years. Woody Hayes. Ohio State chanical Engineering; and disorder is humbling and a Mitch grew up in runs in both of their blood Paula graduated from blessing. Life is all about Brunswick, Ohio and Paula as both attended OSU in the Baldwin-Wallace College choices, and even in the after attending OSU for midst of times of struggle, many fun years. Mitch is the Lyles choose joy. Each now Director of Engineer- day is a gift and a chance to ing for Westlake, Reed, enjoy their children another Leskosky and Partners, and day and do good for others. Paula is a fulltime mom, When you live life one day teacher, and caregiver to at a time, and sometimes Jordan. even one hour at a time, it’s The Lyles oldest freeing! daughter, Lindsay, is a se- Thank you for taking nior at Cornerstone Univer- the time to learn about Jor- sity in Grand Rapids and is dan and Dravet Syndrome. a talented film maker. Jor- Our goal is to find the cure dan just turned 15 in April for Dravet Syndrome and and has been home schooled give children afflicted with Dravet Syndrome is a Dravet Syndrome and a bet- since birth. Jordan has Dravet Syndrome a better thief who brutally breaks in ter tomorrow for children Dravet Syndrome which is tomorrow! even when the doors are with Dravet Syndrome. caused by a genetic muta- locked, the security system There is no time for tion of the SCN1A gene; (Please see the article on is activated, and parents subtleness. We are fighting Lindsay does not. page 19 about their ben- stand guard 24 hours a day, for lives. Four little children efit “Twas the Night Be- 365 days a year. Dravet Syn- with Dravets have lost their Paula, Mitch, Jordan fore Christmas, July 23) drome steals children at lives to this syndrome since and Lindsay Lyles play and sleeping children 2010 began. It’s only April. right out of their own beds. It can happen in any family. This villain must be de- Currently, there is no cure feated! NOW! for Dravet Syndrome, only Dravet Syndrome is a expensive and invasive progressive neurological medical tests and proce- disorder. Status seizures be- dures, dire complications gin in infancy and progress from germs and illness, glo- to multiple types of seizures bal developmental delays as the baby grows. Children and learning delays, unde- with Dravet Syndrome suf- sirable side effects from fer seizures due to tempera- nasty tasting medicines, and ture changes, lighting, emo- life-long restrictions and tion, patterns, noise, and ill- supervision. ness. Typical Dravet chil- Medications that can dren develop normally un- give Dravet children a fight- til the age of two and then ing chance are very costly stagnate or regress. It is es- and not currently FDA ap- timated that every other day proved in the United States in the world, a baby will be and must be paid for out of born with Dravet Syndrome, pocket by families. Most and their family may not Dravet families are one in- even know it. To date, come families. One parent nearly 334,000 people in the works while the other sacri- world are estimated to have fices their career and life to Dravet Syndrome. Due, in take on the challenge of car- part, to the efforts of The ing for and educating a spe- IDEA League, The Interna- cial child, caring for and tional Dravet Syndrome educating their other chil- Epilepsy Action League, dren, keeping up with the more children with Dravet house and pets, keeping up Syndrome are now being with family and friends, 24 diagnosed at earlier ages, hours a day, 365 days a year. thus improving their out- It’s never ending and sim- come. ply exhausting. Ground Works Land Design specializes in residential landscape design, patio design, The IDEA League is These innocent chil- getting the word out to dren stricken with Dravet lawn care and outdoor kitchens in the Cleveland, Ohio area. From giving your original medical professionals, par- Syndrome and their ever landscape a “makeover” to creating a new outdoor landscape design with planting beds, ents, teachers, and care giv- present parents are super ers regarding diagnosing heroes, but even super he- patios, lighting, walkways, retaining walls and water features - you can have your and treating Dravet Syn- roes need heroes! Will you dream home outdoor experience! drome. Knowledge is be our hero? power! Our goal is a cure for - Jordan We specialize in the following: Landscape Design (Please see the article on page 19 about their benefit Lawn Care “Twas the Night Before Christmas, July 23) Water Features New Lawn Installation Outdoor Lighting Irrigation / Sprinklers Pavers & Patios Snow Removal Peter Miller House Museum Driveways Retaining Walls Bee Keeping Program Walkways Outdoor Kitchens Peter Miller House the west side of the Museum We Serve These Areas: Museum Committee is hold and the wildflower garden an open house on Monday, on the east side are open to Cleveland • Lorain/Elyria • Medina • Lake County • Geauga County • And More June 28 at 6:30 p.m. view every day. Avon-on- - Call for Details A committee member the-Lake Garden Club Call or contact us for a free consultation today! will give a tour of the Mu- members maintain the gar- seum and at 7 p.m. William den though out the year. Beasley will present a pro- Peter Miller House Museum 440-930-8400 gram on “Bee Keeping”. is located at 33740 Lake Come and enjoy an evening Rd., Avon Lake next to www.groundworkslanddesign.com at the Museum. Admission Avon Lake Boat Landing is free. The herb garden on Page 19 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 ’Twas the Night Before Christmas ’Twas the Night Before Eve! Hey kids bring your Christ- Christmas, is a benefit fundraiser mas pjs to change into later in the for IDEA (International Dravel evening because you just never Epilepsy Action) League. It will be know who may stop by! Remem- held Fri., July 23, 2010, 5:30 - ber that this is all happening in 11:30 p.m. at the Fountain Bleau, northeast Ohio, and it is quite pos- 635 Miller Road, Avon, OH 44012 sible that it may even snow! It may seem like an ordinary ‘Twas the Night Before Friday evening in July, but when Christmas will benefit The IDEA you step through the doors of the (International Dravet Epilepsy Fountain Bleu, it WILL BE Christ- Action) League which is the 501c3 mas Eve! Be prepared to blink organization that is fighting for a your eyes a time or two! You will cure for the devastating neurologi- feel as if you have stepped right cal syndrome that attacks infants. into all the festivities and grand Children with Dravet Syndrome decorations that are such a very require constant medical care and special part of Christmas! There attention. will be phenomenal and festive One of Bay Village’s own, auction items sure to delight every Jordan Lyles, has battled Dravet bidder, a Christmas play land and Syndrome since the tender age of craft area just for the kiddos, and six months. By the grace of God, scrumptious holiday hors she turned 15 in April of this year. d’oeuvres and beverages to get the Our goal is to find a cure for Jor- evening started! You’ll have the dan and all her Dravet brother and opportunity to bid on an sisters around the world! Won’t on Our Cleveland Browns Special Edition Grill autographed CAV’s jersey by Shaq you join us? and “Z”, a custom designed winter Tickets are $100.00/person, piece by Cleveland top designer, $25.00/children Oil Changes $19.95 most cars Valerie Mayen, autographed items Hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails, by Jack Nicklaus and Anderson and silent auctions begin at 5:30 oil, filter & safety check (plus fluids) Varejao, a spectacular 7 ½ ft. OSU Followed by dinner, enter- Synthetic blend oil available $29.95 tree, and so many more fantastic tainment by Praise-Apella, and items! live auctions! When you glide next door, you It’s going to be the event of Mobil 1 Oil Changes $89.95 the summer, and you don’t want will experience a winter wonder- 5w30 Fully Synthetic with filter & safety check (plus fluids) land! Indulge yourself in the deca- to miss it! dent food, seasonal drinks, and the For tickets, contact Paula sounds of Christmas like you’ve Lyles, [email protected]. Or by $99.95 (most cars) never heard before! Sit back and phone at (440) 331-3186! Brake Jobs listen to Praise-Apella, a totally *Donations are tax deduct- Includes front or rear brake pads installed & 4 wheel brake inspection (pad with new awesome vocal group that will ible! All checks need to be made rotors $295.00 most cars) have you off your feet in amaze- payable to: ment, as they share the true mean- Christmas in July Benefit for ing of Christmas. Soon your heart The IDEA League Batteries $89.95 most cars will believe that it IS Christmas 75 month NAPA battery (plus installation) Tires $99.82 each most cars Cooper CS-4 80,000 Touring Radial 19565R14 Porter Library Issues Spelling mounted, balanced, new valve stem & bead sealer (call to check price on your size tire) Bee Challenge We Install Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, OH - Starters, Alternators & Mufflers 44145 (440) 871-2600, is issuing a spelling challenge to the West Shore area. Find out how well you can spell at the Friends of Porter Library Spell- “25 Years in the Center of Bay” ing Bee. The Bee will be held as a special Friday evening program on July 16 at 7 p.m. It is open to teams of four to six. Stop in at Burns Auto The library will be fielding a team of spellers, and invites families, neigh- 27205 Wolf Road • Bay Village, OH 44140 borhoods, civic and community organizations, local companies, and more to create a team and enter the spelling bee. Entry information and a word list You Can Still Get Old Fashioned Service at Burns will be available at the library starting June 9, which is the start of the library’s annual Summer Reading Program. Spelling teams will compete for bragging EXPERT MECHANICS rights as the West Shore’s best spellers. OPEN M-F 9-5 To get would-be spellers into the spirit, the library will be screening SAT. 9-3 Akeelah and the Bee, the acclaimed 2006 movie about a surprise spelling bee winner, on Tuesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Closed Wed. & Sun. 440-871-1350 Peter Miller House Museum to Have Call Burns Auto today to set-up a FAST & FRIENDLY convenient appointment Summer Open House and Programs SERVICE Peter Miller House Mu- Bring your gamily and enjoy the pro- NOW AVAILABLE seum Committee would like to grams. invite the community to come The herb garden on the west Detailing (inside & out) and enjoy the museum open side of the Museum and the wild- NEW house and programs this sum- flower garden o the east side are $99 – $150 (cars, trucks & vans) mer. Tours of the museum will open for visitation every day. These wash & wax outside be at 6:30 p.m. and the pro- gardens and the planting along the clean interior – shop vac, clean carpeting & seats, clean & condition dash & doors, grams will be at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. picket fence are maintained by clean windows inside & out, new air cleaner The first open house will Avon-on-Lake Garden Club . be Monday, June 21 and Bill The Museum is located at Call today! Cutcher will present “Commer- 33740 Lake Rd., Avon Lake next to cial Fishing” Admission is free. Avon Lake Boat Landing We’ll make your car look NEW AGAIN!! Page 20 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 Bullfrogs: A Sports Café for the Whole Family Finally, there is a great sports café for the whole family! Brothers Tony, Jorge and Henry Serrat are keeping Bullfrogs in North Ridgeville is perfect for the big it all in the family by including your family with their game, a great meal and 30 beers on tap for dad! great sports café concept. “There are lots of place where the guys can hang out. We wanted a place where the whole family can hang out,” said Tony. “The guys can hang out, too! Everyone feels at home here. At Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe, we are just that place! Truly, a place you can take your whole family to watch the game.” 19 TVs and a 10 foot jumbo screen bring you all the sports action! Bullfrogs is the home of the Cavs during basketball season, and headquarters for the Lorain County Browns Backers in the fall. The food alone makes you a winner, regardless of the game results! From 16 appetizers, 25 sandwiches, wings, pastas, salads, steaks and a whole lot more, it is all great and priced right! Chef Mike Thomas is a North Ridgeville High grad and wiz in the kitchen with over- the-top quality and portions. “We stand apart from the LIVE MUSIC! big chain sports bars with local connections and the best prime rib and perch fries around,” said Mike. The kids can New owners of Bullfrogs Tony, Jorge and Henry Serrat. choose from the “Minor Leaguer” menu and also play any their many video games! Want some hot fun? Take on and demolish a Diablo pizza and it is yours, free (try at your own risk!). And yes, Bullfrogs offers Lorain County’s largest selection of draft beer, with 30, yes, 30 draft handles to choose from!

STARTING LINE UP Cajun Dusted Frog Legs (5) 6 BULLFROGS BURGERS Mozzarella Sticks 6 All of our Burgers are Hand Pattied, seasoned and Breaded Chicken Tenders 6 grilled to perfection then served with lettuce, tomato, onion, a pickle spear and french fries Calamari 8 8 6 Patty Melt Poppers Build Your Own 6 Conqueso 6 9 6 Jorgie Burger Spinach and Artichoke Dip Veggie Burger 9 Quesadillas 8 Mussels 8 Lilly Pads 4 PASTAS Loaded Potato Skins 6 All Pastas are served with a side salad & garlic bread Nachos 6 All You Can Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs 12 9 11 12 Wings Loaded Fries 5 Giovanni’s Linquini add chicken add shrimp 7 7 Seafood Pasta 12 12 Wings – Boneless Wings 10 Butterfly Shrimp 7 Blackened Chicken Tortellini 10 18 Wings – Combo Platter 11 Fettuccini Alfredo 9 add chicken 11 add shrimp 12 24 Wings – 14 Onion Rings 4 Southern Style Pasta 9 add chicken 11 add shrimp 12 36 Wings – 17 48 Wings – 25 SOUPS SIDES Catering options for Soup of the Day larger wing orders Chef Michael Thomas Daily French Fries, Cole Slaw, Baked Potato, Roasted Red Skins, Rice Pilaf and Daily Vegetables XXX Hot Chicken Noodle or Broccoli Cheddar 4 Cajun Hot SALADS PIZZA Hot Garlic House Salad 7 El Diablo Pizza: 12” triple XXX HOT topped Mild 6 8 9 with chicken, various peppers, pepperjack Caesar Salad add chicken add steak Spicy BBQ add salmon 10 cheese. Must finish every morsel of pizza Chicken Greek 8 in 30 minutes and its free. 13 Garlic Parmesan Cobb Salad 8 add chicken 10 BBQ Chicken 12” Pizza 9 BBQ Anti-pasta Salad 8 Taco 12” Pizza 9 Honey BBQ 9 Taco Salad 8 Tomato Basil 12” Pizza Teriyaki Build Your Own 12” Pizza 7 Baby Back BBQ Ribs – These ribs are so tender you almost Caribbean Jerk don’t even have to chew them. Bullfrogs Baby Back Ribs are Cheese, Onion, Mushroom, Pepperoni, Medium slow roasted for nearly twelve hours while drenched in a STEAK & ENTRÉES Sausage, Banana Peppers, Green Peppers, sweet BBQ sauce. All of our Entrées are served with your Tomato, Bacon, Olives, Jalapeno, Extra Gold choice of two sides and choice of either a toppings .50 each cup of soup or a side salad Honey Mustard Here at Bullfrogs, our steaks are hand cut, perfectly Ranch aged, rubbed with our special blend of flavorful seasoning then char-grilled to your desire. SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES Schezuan 17 All seafood specialties are served with two Spicy Gold 12 ounce New York Strip sides of your choice and either a cup of soup Classic 13 ounce Delmonico 17 or a side salad. Chilli Lime 11 8 ounce Filet of Sirloin 17 Perch Dinner Bullfrog Grilled Salmon 12 Baby Back Ribs & Half Chicken Dinner 16 Bourbon Baked Tilapia 9 12 Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner Shrimp Dinner 12 Baby Back BBQ Ribs Full Slab 15 Half Slab 9 Separate The Jorgie Burger – 2 half pound burger patties topped with SANDWICHES Party Room American and Provolone cheese, bacon, mushroom, lettuce, Served with french fries of homemade potato chips. Available! onion and tomato. WRAPS Tuscan Chicken Ciabatta 8 Served with french fries of homemade potato chips. Portabella Ciabatta 8 Wraps will be in your choice of wrap flavor (white, 8 sun dried tomato or garlic herb) Steak Philly Chicken Philly 8 7 Turkey Club Wrap French Dip 8 7 Greek Chicken Wrap Perch Sandwich 8 7 Buffalo Chicken Wrap Reuben 8 7 Chicken Salad Wrap Turkey Reuben 8 9 Chicken or Steak Caesar Wrap B.L.T 7 33137 Center Ridge Road • North Ridgeville 440.327.3764 Mussels - 18 PEI Mussels sautéed with white wine & garlic butter. www.bullfrogssportscafe.com Page 21 - THE VILLAGER - June 24 - 30, 2010 The Meal that Heals to Benefit North Coast Health Ministry July Events at Westlake Porter The Meal that Heals, a Mandarin orange-pommery donate 25 percent of food Cuyahoga and eastern dining benefit for North vinaigrette; potato-en- sales that evening to Lorain counties. A faith- Public Library Coast Health Ministry, the crusted Norwegian salmon NCHM. Following is Westlake to this juggling extrava- based free clinic located in Porter Public Library’s July, West Side’s free clinic for with roasted garlic mashed Reservations can be Lakewood, Ohio, NCHM is ganza! Tickets available in the low-income uninsured, potatoes, lemon buerre made by calling Players on 2010 Calendar of Events. Youth Services starting June a bridge to better health for Sat., July 3 (2-3 p.m.) will be held on Monday, blanc, leeks, haricots verts Madison at 216-226-5200. more than 2,200 patients 29. No reserves. July 12, 2010 at Players on and wild mushrooms; Players is located at 14523 Summer Stamps & Statio- Thurs., July 8 (7 p.m.) who have no other route to nery – Make some neat Madison from 5 to 9 p.m. grilled hanger steak and Madison Ave., Lakewood, care. With the support of Non-Fiction Book Discus- The evening’s menu mashed potatoes, baby aru- Ohio 44107. summer cards, bookmarks sion – The July selection is approximately 150 volun- or gift tags with us! For ages liberally incorporates sea- gula, roasted tomatoes and About North Coast teer physicians, nurses and Queen of the Road by sonal produce and features artichokes with balsamic Health Ministry 6-10. Please register. Doreen Orion. other caregivers, NCHM is Tues., July 6 (3-4 a soup/salad course with a syrup. For dessert, diners Since 1986, North able to provide primary Thurs., July 8 (7-8:30 choice of tomato bell pep- can choose between triple Coast Health Ministry has p.m.) Juggling Workshop – p.m.) Options Market and health care, specialty refer- Learn how to juggle with per bisque, mista salad or chocolate tart, crème brûlée, been providing health care rals, prescription assistance, How it Works – John Caesar salad and the follow- or lemon and marscarpone to low-income individuals world renowned juggler Sawczak will present this and health education to the Matt Jergens! This will be a ing entrée selections: penne tart with raspberries and families without medi- medically underserved. program. Please register. al vodka with shrimp and Cost is $35 per person cal insurance in western hands-on class. For grades Fri., July 9 (2-2:45 sundried tomatoes; lemon for a three-course prix fixe 6-12. Please register. p.m.) Trash Into Treasure – and oregano glazed chicken meal, excluding alcoholic Tues., July 6 (7-7:45 Put your recycling to cre- breast with basmati rice, beverages and gratuity. p.m.) Juggling with Matt haricots verts, toasted al- Coffee, tea and soft drinks Jergens – Bring the family Continued on page 23 mond-orange salad and are included. Players will Chick-Fil-A’s Looking to raise money for summer vacation? Show Their Support for Turn your items into Cash at eProsellers!! 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You create the theme for this year’s Avon Sharing in the Peace, Love and...Duck Tape theme, a duct tape Heritage Duct Tape Festival – Peace, Love and...Duck Tape. parade was held on Saturday, June 19, complete with flower power Over Father’s Day Weekend, duct tape enthusiasts and and floats made with duct tape by local businesses and organizations. festival goers were treated to the grooviest retro rewind of Sculptures for this year’s festival were created by students from the year – complete with far-out fashions, sculptures and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Penn., led by Assistant festival fare. Professor Joe Girandola. “The opportunity for my students to prepare, The free, three-day psychedelic celebration of all things create and exhibit large-scale works using Duck Tape brand duct tape duct tape kicked off on Friday, June 18, at Veteran’s will be instrumental in their development as artists,” said Girandola. Memorial Park in Avon. The “Duct Tape Capital” of the But that’s not all. A tent for sticky duct tape arts and crafts for world and home of Duck Tape® brand duct tape, festival- children and adults alike were open so festival-goers could try their goers enjoyed a unique bazaar of retro-themed sculptures hand at making a wallet, rose or anything else they can imagine. There and fashions created with duct tape. And, since Duck Tape were also be free rolls of duct tape each day of the festival, and, of brand duct tape is available in more than 20 colors, the course, traditional festival favorites, including rides, food, games, live entertainment, booths from local vendors and organizations and more! Thousands shared the love as they boogied on out to Avon, Ohio, for a groovy, one-of-a-kind celebration last weekend. Enjoy the pix! How much tape would a taped duck take if a taped duck could be duck taped?

Sweetheart!

Fashionistas retro style!

John & Yoko give peace a chance Most Groovy!

Burritos and beads!

With clothes like these, the question is – Smile!Smile!Smile! where is Austin Powers?

The Float from St. Mary’s of the Woods took home the Most Groovy award at the Duck Tape Parade.

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For Jenn Cline – This is a class rant, 32652 Center Ridge Rd., 2 p.m.) Summer Crafts A pair coupons with store sales to get the best deals on children ages 2-6 with a for teens and adults who al- Go-Go! – Join us for a fun caregiver. No registration ready know how to create North Ridgeville. and easy summer craft! All all your back-to-school, special occasion/holiday, or required. origami. We’ll be taking you supplies provided; just drop Mon., July 19 (7-8:30 to the next level. No begin- in. just everyday needs. Please register. p.m.) Monday Night Movie: ners, please! For ages 13 Singles Summer Dance Mon., July 12 (11- Leap Year – A romantic and up. Please register start- 11:45 a.m.) Under the Sea Fri., July 16 (7 p.m.) Parents Without Part- songs for the season will be Friends of Porter Library comedy starring Amy ing July 16. – Venture beneath the waves Adams and Matthew Goode Mon., July 26 (6-8 ners is holding a Singles included. The proceeds with stories, songs and a fun Spelling Bee – Enter this Summer Dance, Sat., June from the dance will support friendly competition be- about a young woman who p.m.) Ice Cream Social – undersea craft! For ages 5- travels to Ireland to propose Enjoy $1 sundaes and fam- 26! The dance is open to the their children’s outings and 8. Please register starting tween teams to crown public and is sponsored by events. For more informa- Westlake’s best spellers. to her boyfriend on “Leap ily fun at the Friends of Por- Parents Without Partners July 5. Day.” Please register. ter Library’s annual event! tion, or to submit your mu- Mon., July 12 (2- 7 There’s still time to register Chapter 1395. It will be held sical request, contact Greg your team and pick up a Tues., July 20 (7-8:30 Tues., July 27 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross p.m.) Mad4Manga – M4M p.m.) American Red Cross at The Elk’s Lodge, 24350 Schwert at (440)665-6166 Bloodmobile (Type O drive) word list! Center Ridge Road in or [email protected] Sat., July 17 (10:45 is everything manga! We Bloodmobile Tues., July 13 (7 p.m.) talk about manga, create Wed., July 28 (2 p.m.) Westlake, Ohio 44145. It Parents Without Part- Tuesday Evening Book Dis- a.m.) West Side Writers will start at 8 p.m. and go ners is dedicated to improv- Sat., July 17 (1:30 manga art, discuss & watch Afternoon Book Discussion until midnight. There will be cussion – The July selection anime films, and more! For – The July selection is La’s ing the quality of life for is The Guernsey Literary p.m.) Right From the Chef FREE Line Dance Lessons single parents and their with Nolan Konkoski – teens in grades 6-12. Orchestra Saves the World and Potato Peel Society by Thurs., July 22 (7 by Alexander McCall- from 7 to 8 p.m. too! families through educa- Mary Ann Shaffer. Nolan Konkoski, executive The dance will include tional programs, family and chef at Tartine Bistro, will p.m.) Erie Lights and Light- Smith. Tues., July 13 (7-7:30 houses – Lighthouses...what Thurs., July 29 (6:30 the DJ, Table Munchies, youth programs, and adult p.m.) Poolside Sing-Along share his philosophy of Fundraising Fun and a Cash socials. cooking along with some stories can they tell? Are p.m.) Dream Interpretation Bar. Additionally, Special – Keep your cool while you some haunted? Have some with Sandra Simon – Sandra sing along with some fun practical tips and a summer- time treat. Please register. been silent sentinels wit- Simon speaks about dream beachy, watery tunes! For nessing tragedy? Are others interpretation. Come early all ages. Sat., July 17 (2-3 p.m.) and Wednesday, beacons full of romance? to meet and greet Sandra Wed., July 14 (12:30 We will take a look at how and each other. Coffee, tea, p.m.) The “Garden Sage” July 28 (2-3 p.m.) LEGO Club – Bring your ideas and the lights operate, and when and cookies will be served. – Gardening expert Debra they were built. 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