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Lee Burneson students Bay Skate and Bike Park experience the Civil War event goes 'near zero waste'

by Brenda O'Reilly

f you happened to be around Bay ILodge on Satur- day, May 26, an enjoy- able family event was underway. It was the very popular annual Rib Burn-off spon- sored by the Bay Skate and Bike Park (BSBP) to raise money for their foundation, and this year saw a record turnout of over 200 people. The sound of music from Hyp- notic Dog was gently floating through the air while youngsters competed at corn hole and twelve rib teams cooked ribs, each with a unique BSBP director Lawrence Kuh and Bay Village Green Team co-chair recipe, to the delight Brenda O’Reilly, who initiated the “near zero waste” goal of the of the crowd and the May 26 rib burn-off, hold a small bag containing all of the trash judges. produced at the event. Ninety percent of all waste produced by the » See WASTE, page 19 200 guests and 12 rib teams was either composted or recycled. William Girgash and Sarah Melaragno dance the waltz at the LBMS Civil War Ball on May 18.

by Karen Lackner portray characters, the famous Bay students biked 26,673 miles for and the not-so-famous, in small magine if Abraham Lincoln scenes from the bygone era. Bike To School Challenge had a conversation with John Amelia Dever played Har- IWilkes Booth. What would riet Beecher Stowe and William by Tracey Bradnan students’ bicycling accomplishments. Students at one of our greatest U.S. presi- Riley brought Martin Van Buren both schools logged a combined 26,673 miles on dents have said to his assassin? Bates to life. The students were f you travelled down Wolf Road during May, you their bikes during the three-week challenge and Eighth-graders at Lee Burne- treated to Justin Godfrey as Lin- couldn’t help but notice the swarms of student- on average 59 percent of Bay Middle School (474 son stepped back into history last coln engaging with Evan Chris- Ibicyclists on the sidewalks and the hundreds of students) biked each day. It was an effort that had month as they participated in the man, who took on the role of the bicycles parked at Bay Middle School. That could a huge impact on their selves, the community and Civil War Encampment and Ball, notorious Booth, a stage actor only mean one thing -- Bay Bike To School Chal- the environment – burning hundreds of thousands both longtime traditions at West- who gained infamy by killing the lenge was back for its fifth year. of calories, preventing a significant amount of lake's middle school. President. The program concluded at Bay Middle and carbon dioxide emissions and saving their parents The May 15 encampment Under the guidance of social High Schools on May 25 with a celebration of the a lot of gas money. » See BIKE, page 19 began with an authentic Civil studies teacher Sally Fetko, over War-era supper in the school's 30 students participated as re- cafeteria, which was transformed enactors. Once they were chosen into a mess hall from the 1860s. for their roles, the kids researched Westlake all-alumni reunion planned for September Nearly 300 students dined on a the characters and wrote their menu consisting of chicken stew, own scripts. They rehearsed for by Cathy Axcell forms – contributing to academic programming, beef jerky, rice, beans, biscuits, over a month, and on the night of athletics, alumni programs and the arts. cornbread and of course, cake. their performance, the students ess than five months from now Westlake/ Alumni and supporters will be able to attend There wasn't a pizza slice or confidently delivered their lines Dover High School alumni will be cel- all the traditional homecoming events on Friday, Sloppy Joe in sight. without any assistance and even Lebrating the first All Class Reunion. We Sept. 28, including the Demon’s Club-sponsored After the meal, the students stayed in character while taking will cherish the past and embrace the future spaghetti dinner, the Homecoming Parade, were escorted in small groups by questions from the audience. during Westlake High School’s Homecoming March of the Alumni and the homecoming foot- parent volun- Going from classroom to weekend, Sept. 28-29. ball game then make their way over to La Centre teers serving as classroom to view these entertain- Alumni will come together to tour their alma for a spectacular event to continue to reunite regiment lead- ing vignettes, students got a better mater for the last homecoming before students are with their classmates. Doors will open at 8 p.m. ers to watch sense of life during a time when welcomed into the new building in fall 2013. This at La Centre. Most events of the weekend are free some of their our nation was its most divided. weekend will also allow Westlake alumni the oppor- or of minimal cost. classmates » See CIVIL WAR, page 13 tunity to give back to their high school in many » See REUNION, page 9 2 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 30 MAY 2012

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June 2, noon-1 p.m. June 3, 7 p.m. are welcome. By donation. Strength Training for Prostate Cancer It’s A Grand Night For Singing Meet at Bay Village Branch Library, 502 Cahoon Rd. Join us for a dynamic four-week exercise program for those touched The Rocky River Community Chorus, comprised of 50 singers from 12 by cancer that focuses on bone health, balance and improving muscle westside communities, present their 34th annual spring concert under June 6, 1-2:30 p.m. mass. Attendance to all four sessions is not necessary, but highly en- the direction of Emily Ortolano, followed by the Rocky RIver Commu- Free Family History Research Help Session couraged. Advanced registration and a fitness assessment are required nity Band directed by founder, Dennis Viers. Refreshments following If you need help getting started or have come to a “road block” in your before attending class. Call 216-595-9546. concert. Free. Information: 216-661-2028. journey of searching for your ancestors, this is an excellent opportunity The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake Rocky River Senior Center Auditorium, 21014 Hilliard Blvd. to get assistance. Members of the Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will be available to help other members, or the June 3, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. June 4, 1:30-3 p.m. general public, in the computer lab. There is no charge for this service. Bay Presbyterian Church - Summer Worship Service Time Change Sand Tray Workshop for Those Touched by Cancer Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Bay Presbyterian Church worship service times are changing for the Learn how to express yourself through art by creating your own sand summer. Starting Sunday, June 3, the new service times are: 9:00 a.m. tray. Then, explore its meaning in a safe, supportive small group set- June 7-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. blended worship (Sanctuary) & contemporary worship (Auburn Hall); ting. Advanced registration is required, 216-595-9546. Garage Sale/Bake Sale and 11:00 a.m. contemporary worship (Sanctuary) & traditional com- The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake Thursday, Friday and Saturday. All proceeds from the sale will go munion (Auburn Hall). towards our fundraising goal for our 60-mile walk for breast cancer. Bay Presbyterian Church, 25415 Lake Rd. June 4, 2:30 p.m. 488 Glen Park Dr., Bay Village Medicare Mini Series “Affordable Care Act” June 3, noon-4 p.m. Loretta Serrano from Wellcare of Ohio will explain the Affordable Care June 8, 9 a.m. Lake Erie Family Fest Act. This act provides new rights and benefits, end of lifetime and Tri-Bay Golf Classic See the story on page 14 of this issue. annual benefits and 50% discounts on brand name drugs for donut See the story on page 15 of this issue. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd., Bay Village hole seniors. Loretta will also talk about the benefits occurring through Sweetbriar Golf Club, 750 Jaycox Rd., Avon Lake 2014. Hand-outs on this important information will also be provided. June 3, 2-4 p.m. Gardens at Westlake, 27569 Detroit Rd. June 8, 9:30 a.m. Clague House Museum opens West Side Market Trip The museum will be open for tours on the first and fourth Sundays of June 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Join us for our trips to Cleveland’s famous West Side Market for shop- the summer months. All are welcome, no charge. Tuesday Morning Talkers, Toastmasters Int’l ping from the many vendors: fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, Clague House Museum, 1371 Clague Rd., Westlake Would you like to overcome a fear of speaking in public? Hone your cheese and bakery items. After shopping, we will have lunch at the interview skills? Need to make presentations at work or community restaurant inside the market. On the way back, we will stop at the June 3, 6 p.m. events? Join us in a supportive environment every Tuesday morning. 1940s-era soda fountain and treat shop, Sweet Moses, in the Gordon Families Anonymous For more info, contact Doreen Papajcik, 440-899-9479 or Betsy McKin- Square Area. Dining and dessert – on your own. Seating limited. RSVP This free 12-step program meets every Sunday and is designed ney, 440-835-0030. to 835-6565. Cost: $5 for transportation. for family members of those who have drug, alcohol or behavioral Bay United Methodist Church, 29931 Lake Rd. Bay Dwyer Senior Center, 300 Bryson Lane problems. What you hear, who you see and what you say stays at the meeting. You will discover serenity and a better way to live, in spite of June 5, 6:30-7:45 p.m. June 9, 7-9 p.m. your loved one’s unresolved problems. This meeting is for YOU. Help Yoga for Those Touched by Cancer ‘Student of Experience’ Program and hope is a meeting away! Anyone can experience the soothing effect of yoga movements. This See the story on page 8 of this issue. CrossPointe Community Church, 1800 Columbia Rd., Westlake gentle restorative exercise helps increase energy and improves muscle Unity Spiritual Center, 23855 Detroit Rd., Westlake tone and flexibility. For hygiene purposes, please bring your own mat. June 3, 7 p.m. There will be a few available for first timers. June 13, 10 a.m. Bay Village Community Band Concert The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake The Herb Guild General Meeting Come celebrate the start of the 2012 Summer Spectacular Season! The business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The program will begin at With our first outdoor performance of the summer, the concert will June 6, 9-10:30 a.m. approximately 12:30 p.m. Our speaker, Terry Duncan from the National feature a collection of songs including marches, showtunes, classicals Tai Chi in the Park Wildlife Federation, will present “Native Plants in Your Backyard.” Those works (and a trip to the tropics with Pirates of the Caribbean). Bring Master Instructor Richard Leirer from Taos New Mexico will be offer- interested in joining us are welcome to attend. For information, call your lawn chairs or a blanket. We hope to see you there! Concerts are ing a special Tai Chi class at Huntington Beach Park. With 40 years of 440-785-3827. FREE for all ages. experience, Master Leirer will share his experience in Tai Chi training Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. 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More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 30 MAY 2012 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 3 The Clague House Museum St. Raphael Youth Group learns from and helps WWII vet opens for summer by George Ryan by Lysa Stanton etween Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, the St. Raphael Youth Group helped he Clague Ba widowed World War II and Korean War House veteran. His Bay Village lawns, trees and hedges TMuseum, needed a lot of hard work. listed on the The teenagers voluntarily cut the three-foot- National Regis- high grass, raked it into piles and bagged it. Others try of Historic trimmed hedges with hand and power tools; others Places in West- hauled fallen limbs to the street and then cut down lake, is pleased many "volunteer" trees around the property. to announce its The best part of it all was the chance for the A Bay veteran tells the St. Raphael Youth Group how 2012 summer youth to hear firsthand the stories of a 90-year-old it was in WWII. season opening who experienced the battles for freedom; the vet on Sunday, June also had the chance to hear a few of the youths' stories George Ryan, and youth group coordinator, Amy Lashut- 3. The Museum is located at 1371 Clague Rd., just and to "supervise" how he used to do that work. ka, said “America will be in great hands as youth like these south of Detroit Road. The St. Raphael Respite Care group coordinator, volunteers assume leadership in all walks of life.”  Built originally in 1876 for Mrs. Robert (Mar- garet) Clague, and now home of the Westlake Historical Society, the Clague House has stood witness to the growth of old Dover Township, now Westlake. Once a sprawling fruit farm of 78 acres, it still sits majestically within Clague Memorial Park. It's one of Westlake's most well- kept secrets and one that the Westlake Historical Society wants to be shared by all. The Clague House will be open for tours on the first and fourth Sundays during the summer months from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a special summer bridal display at the house during July and August. The Westlake Historical Society offers free admission to all visitors. Arrangements for special tours and programming can be made by calling 440-808-1961 or by emailing westlakehistory@ yahoo.com. Please see our website at www.west- lakeohiohhistory.org for more information.  St. Raphael Youth Group show their tools and enthusiasm for helping a Bay veteran.

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wo Westlake High School varsity Tsoccer players are using their love of the game and the resources of the Westlake commu- nity and other Westside suburbs to collect used soccer equipment for African youth. Mark and Brian Sut- Kalin Ngo and her winning design. cliffe, a WHS junior and Brian Sutcliffe, left, and Mark Sutcliffe are collecting donations of used freshman, respectively, soccer equipment for African children. by Kim Bonvissuto started Operation Hope – Soccer Retread for Africa last month lecting used soccer shoes, balls, a number of other local soccer estlake High School in an effort to collect used soccer shin guards and jerseys to ship to associations including Bay Village, senior Kalin Ngo had equipment to ship to African refu- African refugee camps for chil- Avon Lake and North Royalton, Wthe winning design in gee camps in Ghana and Liberia. dren in kindergarten through high as well as through their friends the Westlake Education Founda- The idea came to Brian and his school. in the Westlake High School and tion’s logo design contest. family after a teammate on Brian’s Mark said the organization’s Westlake Recreation Center soccer The WEF invited students to help create a unique Premier soccer team, Challenger goal is to raise at least 1,000 pairs programs. branding image. Twenty-three students entered the Crew Juniors Black, told his story of soccer shoes in addition to as Chris Sutcliffe said the boys design contest and Kalin was one of three students to of coming to the United States five many jerseys, balls and shin guards will have to deflate the soccer balls present her digital rough draft design in a business pre- years ago via Ghana as a Liberian as possible. for shipping, clean up dirty equip- sentation to foundation members. refugee. Drop offs will be at Force ment and sort and pair shoes and Artwork was judged on the following criteria: Lawrence Yarwaye and his Sports, 21220 Center Ridge Rd., shin guards. Donations will be • Appearance – overall design layout, graphics, family now live in inner-city Cleve- Rocky River, on June 9 from 2 to 4 heading to Prise Sanctuary, King- photos and color scheme land but he remembers growing p.m. and in the lobby of the West- dom Harvest Ministries in Monro- • Originality and presentation appeal up in Africa playing soccer without lake Recreation Center during the via, Liberia, Africa. • Effectiveness in representation of the Westlake shoes, a good soccer ball or the month of May. KeyBank branches Mark and Brian said they hope Education Foundation right equipment. He and his father, are accepting monetary donations to continue the program next year, Kalin’s winning design earned her a $250 cash prize. Moses, talked to the team about to help with shipping costs – checks and did note that there are ample The WEF was founded in 1987 as a community trust African children using one soccer can be made out to Operation Hope service hour opportunities for high to meet the needs of education beyond the scope of ball for a team of 23 and often play- - Soccer Retread for Africa. Checks school students who would like to traditionally funded programs. The WEF is sanctioned ing in their bare feet. and equipment donations are being donate their time for collecting, by the Westlake Board of Education but operates as an The stories resonated with accepted through June 15. sorting and helping to prepare the independent, non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) Brian, who talked to his brother, The boys, with the help of shipments. status, allowing all contributions to be tax deductible. Mark, about doing something for their parents, Chris and Dave For more information check The WEF is run by an elected board of trustees who are Lawrence’s friends and family back Sutcliffe, are spreading the word out the Facebook page at facebook. Westlake business, professional or community leaders in Africa. The boys’ ideas evolved about their endeavor through the com/SoccerRetread or email ddsut- and parents. For more information on the WEF visit into Operation Hope, which is col- Westlake Soccer Association and [email protected].  www.westlakeeducationfoundation.org. 

Ohio guys sticking together December, Rick again heard from Jack. in touch, saying Ohio guys have to stick Jack, after hearing of Rick’s challenge, together at times like these. by Mel Maurer The boys appreciated the money called him almost immediately, leaving a Rick regretted at not being able to they earned but they appreciated even message, when Rick receiving treatment take the call but then realized he had the rowing up in South Euclid, our more the opportunity they had to play could not answer his phone. Jack told call recorded and could listen to it often three sons, Jeff, Mike and Rick, golf at the club during off hours, becom- Rick that he had heard of his cancer and and play it for others – a great morale Gcame to appreciate the proximity ing very good at the game over time. wanted to wish him well, recalling their booster. It’s wonderful when two great of what was then the Mayfield Country While Jeff and Mike became expe- meetings and walking the MCC course. guys get together again – especially when Club. When the time came for them to rienced waiters, their younger brother, He also told him that he would be back needed the most.  seek part-time jobs, they found them at Rick, preferred the outdoors and worked MCC as caddies, bus boys, ground crew on the grounds crews maintaining the and waiters. Our daughter, Michelle, pre- golf course. He was thrilled one year ferred office work elsewhere. when the great Jack Nicklaus – who was Natural Stone & Pavers born in the Columbus area Ponds & Waterfalls and attended Ohio State – played a charity round there Walls - Patios - Walks (Installed/Renovated) with club members. Rick met the gracious golfer and had Complete Landscape his picture taken with him. Even better, two years later, Services in 1985, when the “Golden Female Planting Crew Bear” returned for another Specializing in Perennial charity round, Rick met Gardens him again and was able to walk the course with him as 28 Years of Exceptional Service he played, answering Jack’s Call today for a FREE estimate questions about the course and its care. IVY LEAGUE PLANTSCAPING Rick Maurer, left, and Jack Nicklaus, right, While hospitalized this met at the Mayfield Country Club in the March fighting the cancer 440.843.1530 1980s. he was diagnosed with last www.ivyleagueplantscaping.com

PLEASE PROOFREAD Ad artwork ©2012 Westlake | Bay Village Observer, all rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction or alteration prohibited. More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 30 MAY 2012 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 5 Youth Challenge named a finalist in Westlake Relay for Life Toyota’s 100 Cars For Good program shaping up but still lacking by Kathy Rigdon of Youth Challenge. “We’re grateful for this incredible opportunity to showcase our mis- in teams and support estlake-based Youth Challenge sion and hopefully win a mobility van to help (YC) has been selected as one of us increase our impact in Northeast Ohio. by Amy Brediger survivor meal and invocation W500 nonprofit finalists in Toyota’s "We hope everyone will help us spread before the walk. He is an amaz- 100 Cars for Good program, a major phil- the word now and, of course, will make time uly 13 is coming in fast and ing man and a loving friend to anthropic initiative in which the automaker to visit www.100carsforgood.com on Sunday, we are eagerly preparing my father. is giving 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the June 10, to vote for us. A new vehicle would Jto make this a great event. We also will have DJ Eazy course of 100 days. Youth Challenge was really be a game changer in our ability to Rocky River's Relay on May 26 there to play some tunes and get selected as a finalist from more than 4,000 transport even more children with physical was a wonderful success and we the walkers motivated. applications nationwide. disabilities to our adapted sports programs. are striving to make Westlake’s Bring the kids to have Dave Each day since May 14, 100 Cars for Ninety-five percent of the children we serve Relay just as special. the Balloon Bender make some Good has been profiling five finalists at each year use YC's transportation, which is I want to start by sharing fun balloons with him donating www.100carsforgood.com. Individual mem- offered at no cost. Last year alone YC pro- an update about our personal proceeds of his tips right back to bers of the public will be able to vote for vided more than 5,200 van rides.” situation. As I’ve written in the the Relay. which ever nonprofit they think can do the Michael Rouse, vice president of philan- past, my father has cancer. This Rusty Barrel Bar & Grill on most good with a new vehicle. The nonprofit thropy for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., stated: week his diagnosis progressed Center Ridge is donating 10 per- with the most votes at the end of each day will “At Toyota, we appreciate what a significant from stage 3 to stage 4 after his cent of all food proceeds every win one of six Toyota models. Runners-up will impact a new car can have for nonprofits esophageal cancer spread to Monday night in June. So head each receive a $1,000 cash grant from Toyota. nationwide. Toyota has donated more than more lymph nodes. So this cause on up for amazing food, great Youth Challenge will be up for consid- half a billion dollars to nonprofits across has become even more impor- atmosphere and know that some eration on Sunday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to the U.S. over the past 20 years, and 100 Cars tant to our family and friends. of your bill is going to the Relay. midnight. for Good allows us to expand that commit- Seeking second opinions We would like to thank all Residents are encouraged to support ment to local communities in important new and deciding what is best for our local sponsors that have YC and their quest for a new Toyota Sienna ways. The 500 finalists are an extraordinary him is hard. Our goal as a family donated already. Our pasta- Mobility (equipped for wheelchair access). If group, and we look forward to the public is to raise funds to help the next themed Survivor Dinner is Youth Challenge receives the most votes and learning more about them.” person, family or friends find a shaping up and we are grateful is awarded the vehicle, it will be used to trans- Please visit www.100carsforgood.com cure. We pray the process can to all that will take time to make port participants – children with physical dis- on June 10, 2012 to vote for Youth Challenge. be easier and less overwhelming the meal. We are still looking for abilities – back and forth to YC programs. For more information on Youth Chal- for them. Therefore starting a business donors. “Everyone at Youth Challenge is thrilled lenge and its efforts to win one of Toyota’s team, joining a team, volunteer- Again, go to Relayforlife. to have been selected as a finalist for the 100 Cars for Good, please visit www.youth- ing or donating is the start to a org/Westlake and look for even 2012 100 Cars for Good program,” said Mary challengesports.com or follow YC on Face- cure. more updates over this month Sue Tanis, founder and executive director book.  We are honored to announce with much more to come. If you that my father’s good friend, Rev. would like to volunteer, donate Robert Edward Crabtree, will be or have any questions, please Reflecting on the true meaning of there to offer the prayer for the call me at 440-666-0662.  Memorial Day Learn how to preserve by Mary Levtzow man Dr. George Hall preach in flags at half mast and draped honor of the sacrifices of these with mourning black streamers your family research for he history of Memo- soldiers from the Civil War, War and evergreen boughs. rial Day, formerly called of 1812 and the Revolutionary In May 1966, through future generations TDecoration Day, is poeti- War. Each grave was decorated United States Congressional cally rich across America where with flowers and flags. Thus, action, Waterloo became rec- by Jayne Broestl bronze plaque program was at least 24 towns claim to be the every year the community of ognized as the “Birthplace of established as a way for families birthplace of this American tra- Boalsburg and neighboring Memorial Day.” In addition, he Village Foundation will and friends to give permanent dition to honor the men and towns adopted this practice to this caring community created host its annual ceremony recognition to Bay citizens in women who have given their honor their war dead. a Memorial Day Museum with Tto install and dedicate one central place. Donors that lives as the final sacrifice while On May 29, 2000, an artifacts from the Civil War era permanent bronze plaques contribute at the level of $2,500 serving in the armed services of Honors to the Fallen original and the first Memorial Day honoring four outstanding Bay or more may request a plaque our country. bronze sculpture was dedicated activities in 1866. The efforts of residents. This year the nomi- to honor the life work of Bay One such patriotic claim to commemorate this historic the entire community to honor nees are: James C. Redinger, Village residents living or dead. comes from Boalsburg, Penn., Memorial Day event with three those who have given their lives Elizabeth R. Martin, Joan Hirsh Each year, interest earned in the foothills of the Allegh- women honoring the fallen for our freedoms are solemn and Miriam and Ivan Shepard. on contributed funds is award- eny Mountains. In October soldiers. Memorial Day was and precious for all who attend. The Bay High String Quartet, ed to tax-exempt community 1864, Emma Hunter and her officially proclaimed on May To help re-educate and under the direction of Ms. Carrie groups for projects. Proposals friend Sophie Keller gathered 5, 1868, by Gen. John Logan, remind Americans of the true Singular, will play and tenor Troy are submitted to The Village garden flowers to place on the National Commander of the meaning of Memorial Day, the Ayers II will sing. The Founda- Foundation grants committee. grave of her father Reuben, a Grand Army of the Republic, National Moment of Remem- tion will also announce the win- The selected proposals are pre- Union Army surgeon who had and was first observed on May brance Resolution was passed ners of two scholarships and will sented to the Board for approval died on Sept. 19 in Annapolis, 30, 1868, when flowers were in December 2000 which asks award four community grants at the annual meeting in May. Md., of typhoid. On the same placed on the graves of Union all Americans at 3 p.m. local during the program. Priority is given to groups that day, Elizabeth Weaver Myers and Confederate soldiers at time on Memorial Day, "To vol- The program will take place are working on projects that brought flowers for her son Arlington National Cemetery. untarily and informally observe at approximately 10:30 a.m. on offer permanent improvements Amos’ grave. Private Amos Two years before Gen. in their own way a moment of Memorial Day, in Cahoon Park to the quality of life in Bay and Myers had fallen at Gettysburg Logan’s proclamation, on May remembrance and respect, north of Lake Road under the that are not otherwise funded on July 3, 1863. These three 5, 1866, the civic societies of the pausing from whatever they are white tent, immediately fol- by taxes. women also put flowers on the village of Waterloo, New York, doing for a moment of silence lowing the Memorial Day Ser- For more Information graves of other soldiers in this joined in procession to three or listening to taps." vice and parade. Friends of the about The Village Foundation, precious cemetery. They agreed local cemeteries and held ser- In 2012, every day should Martin, Shepard, Redinger and the grant application process to meet on July 4, 1865, to once vices with speeches by Gen. John be a day of thanksgiving for all Hirsh families and the public are or contributions towards a again honor the dead soldiers B. Murray and local clergy. These the brave men and women who invited to attend this annual cer- plaque please call 440-899- in this cemetery. caring citizens honored the willingly serve and who have emony and to view the plaques 3490. Applications for schol- They met on that 1865 date graves of the Civil War dead with paid the ultimate sacrifice to currently installed on the T. Rich- arships and guidelines for pro- with the entire town of Boals- wreaths, bouquets and crosses. make the world safer. God Bless ard Martin footbridge. posals are available at www. burg gathered to hear clergy- Waterloo was decorated with America!  The Village Foundation thevillagefdn.org. 

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Westlake porter Public Library Upcoming programs at Westlake Porter Public Library

by Elaine Willis ancestors? Hit a roadblock on your sion begins on June 12. No registration is by Lisa See. search? Stop in for suggestions and help! necessary, but group size is limited to 58. Storytimes are as follows: Tuesday, June 12 (7-8:30 p.m.) Friday, June 1 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Friday, June 8 (noon-3:30 p.m.) Third Annual Friends of Come Play With Me! – Open play- Mario Kart Wii Tournament Tuesdays (9:30 a.m.) LAPSIT STO- Porter Library Spelling Bee time with age-appropriate toys, songs – Join WPPL and GameStop for our Mario RYTIME – Join Miss Jamie for songs, – Put together a team and compete for and rhymes for ages 2-5 and their caring Kart Wii tournament! With the perfect rhymes and play! For ages birth-24 bragging rights as the best spellers in adults. Registration begins one week combination of luck and skill you just months with caregiver. Westlake at this fun annual event! Stop by before each session. might bring home the grand prize! Grades any library service desk to register your 6-12. Registration starts June 1. Tuesdays (10:15 a.m.) TODDLER team and pick up an official words list. Saturday, June 2 (2-3 p.m.) Brick STORYTIME – Join Miss Beth and Poe Builders Club – Love those LEGO Saturday, June 9 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) for stories, rhymes and songs. For ages 2 Wednesday, June 13 (10:30-11 bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagi- Crafts A Go-Go! – Join us for a fun to 3 1/2 with caregiver. a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – nation to the club! All bricks provided. and easy craft experience! All supplies Join us for a fun session of singing and Ages 6-13. Registration begins one week provided; just drop in. A new, cool craft Wednesdays (1:30 p.m.) PRE- dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a before each session. idea every time! SCHOOL STORYTIME – Stories, caregiver. No registration required. songs and rhymes for ages 3 1/2 to 5; Tuesday, June 5 (7-8:15 p.m.) Saturday, June 9 (10:30 a.m.- siblings and families welcome. Wednesday, June 13 (1-5 p.m.) Happy – Does money make you noon) Pokemon League – Bring Resume Reviews – Specialists from HAPPY? Kids and family? Your work? your cards and accessories for a fun Thursdays, June 14, 21 and 28 Tri-C's Department of Career Develop- Academy Award-nominated director morning of play, drawing or coloring (7-7:30 p.m.) EVENING FAMILY ment & Transition Services will be on Roko Belic brings us a film that sets out your favorite characters, and more! For STORYTIME – Join us for stories, hand to critique your resume. Please to answer these questions and more. kids ages 7-10 only. Please, no younger rhymes and more! Fun for the whole register for a 30-minute session. siblings. Please register starting June 2. family. Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 Wednesday, June 13 (2:30-3:30 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Saturday, June 9 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Saturday, June 16 (10-10:45 a.m.) p.m.) Brick Builders Club – Dance! – Join us for a fun session of Builders Club – Love those LEGO SATURDAY LAPSIT STORYTIME Love those LEGO bricks? Then bring your singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagi- – Join us for songs, rhymes and stories, ideas and imagination to the club! All with a caregiver. No registration required. nation to the club! All bricks provided. then stay and play! For ages 0-24 months bricks provided. Ages 6-13. Registration Ages 6-13. Registration begins one week with caregiver. begins one week before each session. Wednesday, June 6 (1-2:30 p.m.) before each session. Cuyahoga West Genealogical Tuesday, June 12 (7 p.m.) Tues- To register for any of the programs, Society Help Session – Wonder- Tuesday, June 12 Summer Sto- day Evening Book Discussion please call 440-871-2600 or visit http:// ing how to get started researching your rytimes Begin – The summer ses- – In June we’ll discuss "Shanghai Girls" signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080. Westlake bike safety event to be held June 9 for K-5 kids

he Westlake Police Dept. invites you to participate in a Bike Rodeo June 9 at Parkside Intermediate School, 24525 Hilliard Blvd. Bike Rodeo Registration Form Tbeginning at 9:00 a.m. The Rodeo is designed to help bike riders from kindergarten through NAME______fifth grade master safety skills and promote bike riding safety. The first 50 participants will receive a free bicycle helmet. ADDRESS______There is no fee for this event and it is open to all Westlake residents. PHONE______To register, simply fill out the accompanying form and return it to: BIKE RODEO AGE & GRADE OF PARTICIPANT ______(Grade just completed) WESTLAKE POLICE DEPT. ______27300 HILLIARD BLVD. WESTLAKE, OH 44145 Signature of Parent or Guardian

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Over 100 people come out to help clean up Bay's waterways on May 19. Bay Village Waterways Cleanup has record turnout by Eileen Vernon and Girl Scouts and Bay High School students were joined by community ow in it sixth year, the Bay Village volunteers to make this one of the best Waterways Clean-up on May 19 attended clean up days ever. Some of the Nsaw the best attendance ever. volunteers even took a minute to help the The weather was picture perfect for more Sea Scouts at Bay Boat Club toward their than 100 adults and children that turned goal of a world record for the most people out to help clean up Bay waterways. wearing life jackets at one time. Volunteers scour the beach near Bay Boat Club for trash. Mrs. Eryn Sutterlin, Bay High Student Village Foundation trustees School teacher and sponsor of Project Jaimie Kerka, Nathan Notarbernadito, troops joined in the initial effort. to control invasive plants in the region. Earth Club, announced that the partici- Alec Tobin and Megan Ziedler planned Shortly thereafter, Mayor Suther- Since that time, Bay Clean-up Days pants covered four areas of Bay Village and delivered lunch – funded by the Vil- land founded the Green Team and the have blossomed into a well organized including Cahoon Creek, Bay Boat Club, lage Foundation – for the hungry crowd members of that group have participated twice-yearly project headed by Project Columbia Park and the Lake Erie shore- afterwards at Bay Middle School. every year since. The Green Team has Earth Club of the Bay High School under line east of Porter Creek, where each The Village Foundation began the been invaluable to the success of the the skillful direction of teacher Eryn Sut- group collected bottles, scrap metal, Clean-up Day program in 2006 with the project, emphasizing the importance terlin. Village Foundation trustee Richard tires, plastic, Styrofoam and more. The help of Bay's city services department of identifying and removing garlic mus- Mayer assisted with the clean-up. city provided trash bags and gloves for and with the support of Mayor Deborah tard from the environment. Many land This event is a wonderful testament use in picking up debris. Sutherland. Village Foundation trustees, managers consider it to be one of the of what we can get done when we all The Bay Village Green Team, Boy families, students and several Boy Scout most potentially harmful and difficult pitch in. 

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Fairview Hospital’s family-centered care gives parents and baby best start possible

When baby Kennedy was born on February 3, she got V.I.P. treatment in the Rooming-in essentially is on-the-job training for moms and dads. “If a baby spends best room in the house – right with her parents. At Fairview Hospital’s Birthing most of the time in the nursery, there are missed opportunities to learn feeding Center, Michelle and Jason Kaczay spent most of Kennedy’s waking and sleeping cues, sleeping patterns and unique personality traits,” says Dr. Colangelo, noting moments together. That “rooming-in” experience made all the difference when it that nurses are available 24/7 to answer questions and help moms who are nursing was time for the family to go home. or bottle feeding to get those baby basics down before going home.

“When I left the hospital, I felt like I knew I would be a good mom—everyone Other benefits include: was so encouraging,” says Michelle, a first-time mother from North Ridgeville. • Better quality sleep for mom and baby • Development of better sleep/wake Rooming-in is part of the family-centered care provided in Fairview’s Level III • Improved feeding experience cycle for infant Birthing Center, which has 24/7 Ob/Gyn coverage and is staffed with experienced • Less infant crying and distress • Less “baby blues” and postpartum nurses and lactation consultants who serve as coaches and confidants. depression Preparing for Home “Our goal is to transition moms from their birthing experience to their home No one knows baby Kennedy like her parents do— experience,” says Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn Michele Colangelo, DO. and it helped that the Kaczays were in tune with Nurturing the Bond Kennedy’s needs from hour one. Michelle says the Fairview Hospital is in the process of obtaining Baby Friendly designation, support she and her husband received from the which means the Birthing Center strives to give mom and baby the best start nursing staff eased any concerns about life at home. possible. And when the first hours of a baby’s life are spent skin-to-skin, those Michelle admits she was nervous about being a new close moments are the start of a very special bond. Skin-to-skin, also known mom. But after Kennedy was born, she asked a lot as Kangaroo Care, is when the baby is placed on the mother’s chest immediately of questions and received answers from her nurses, who even took notes for her to after birth. Snuggling skin-to-skin provides medical and emotional benefits by take home. calming baby and regulating the body temperatures of both mom and baby. “Special touches like that make you feel like you’re not just someone else Michelle relished those moments with Kennedy. And dads can take part in having a baby,” says Michelle. “The community of doctors, nurses and volunteers the skin-to-skin bonding experience, too. While Michelle rested, Jason took is really supportive, and they do a great job of making sure you feel confident. a shift practicing Kangaroo Care with his new daughter. Before I left, I felt like, ‘O.K. I can do this.’”

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IMAGE: AE Low Res Hi Res Retouched Purchased FINAL APPROVAL Approved Retouched Approved 8 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 30 MAY 2012 Westlake faith & Spirituality assisted living Unity offers free 'student host family of experience' workshop sponsors by Terri Zajac veryone experi- another Lake ences shifting Eemotions and feelings throughout Erie Crusher the course of a day, Lake Erie Crushers pitcher Travis Risser with Zach and but many of us simply by Steve Novak Ellee Novak. try to ignore them and get on with being pro- he Belvedere of Westlake Assisted Living evening ended with the players putting their signa- ductive. However, if we Facility this year has welcomed pitcher tures on the Belvedere’s custom PT Cruiser that is a can be a "student of TTravis Risser from the Lake Erie Crushers to tribute to the Lake Erie Crushers. our own experience," be part of their family for the upcoming Frontier This is Travis’ third year with the Crushers. In we can increase our League season. 2011, Travis appeared in 35 games and had a record awareness and under- Jim McDonald, will present When two-year resident catcher Joel Collins of 3-5 with 6 saves. standing of our feelings the practice of being a retired, he contacted his friend Travis and informed The Crushers' inaugural season in 2009 saw the and emotions, and ulti- "student of experience" at him that his place at the Belvedere was available; Belvedere as the first assisted living in the country mately move our lives Unity Spiritual Center, June 9. Travis jumped at the opportunity to be part of the to sponsor a player from an Independent League in the direction we family. team. Traditionally players are paid $500 to $1,600 a choose, rather than being at their mercy. On May 15, Travis along with fellow teammates month, so the teams ask members of the community The practice of being a "student of experience" will Kellen Kulbacji, Kyle Weldon and team mascot to open their homes in an act of community. Since be presented at Unity Spiritual Center, June 9 from 7:00- Stomper appeared at a meet and greet reception the Belvedere sponsored a player in year one, four 9:00 p.m. and is free to the public. Due to limited seating, at the Belvedere. The players signed autographs other Westside assisted living facilities have opened registration at www.unityspiritualcenter.com is requested. and entertained residents, family and friends. The their doors to players over the past four seasons.  Author and creator of the Student of Experience practice, Jim McDonald, will guide participants in exploring the idea that we are responsible for our suffering, and that believ- ing someone or something outside of us is responsible is a learned pattern that prevents us from ever being truly free. Local DAR chapters greet state regent Jim will guide participants in learning how to become students of their own experience – of their physical sensa- by Deb Marisch tions, thoughts, feelings and emotions. Participants will learn to bring attention to emotions and feelings of which n Wednesday, May 10, the they are unaware, but which are profoundly affecting their Nathan Perry and Martha lives. Going beyond the old concept that you need to "think ODevotion Huntington positively," he will teach that awareness can literally dissolve Chapters of the Daughters of the the negative thinking. American Revolution hosted 69 Participants will learn that letting go and acceptance members from neighboring DAR can become a natural response rather than merely a calming Chapters in the state of Ohio at a technique, by means of developing a keen awareness of how joint luncheon meeting at the Ver- they experience themselves when not at peace. million Boat Club. "Our intellect knows what to do, and yet our daily prac- Pictured in the receiving line, tice often falls short," said McDonald. "We find ourselves from left, are Linda Owens, Nathan experiencing anger, frustration, fear, anxiety or worry for Perry Chapter Regent; Vicky Hei- reasons that continue to elude us." neck, Martha Devotion Huntington The Student of Experience practice is not resignation Chapter Regent; Sharlene Shoaf, or life denying, but a discipline in becoming self aware and OSDAR State Regent; Sandy McCann, OSDAR State Martha Devotion Huntington Chapter DAR were controlling your feelings – a kind of transcendence. McDon- Vice Regent; and Nancy Wright, OSDAR State Orga- installed for a two-year term by the state regent. ald expects that participants will walk away from the evening nizing Secretary. Facing the receiving line is Donna After Chapter recognitions were completed, with mixed feelings and emotions, yet an unmistakably Lewis, Martha Devotion Huntington Chapter Trea- period music was played on a hammered dulcimer heightened awareness of the feelings and emotions which surer. by Bob Bellamy. can rule them. They will also have learned the core principles Honored guest and speaker, Sharlene Shoaf, The Martha Devotion Huntington Chapter is of a practice that can be continued for further development. spoke of her vision for the Ohio DAR. One of her located in Bay Village. Membership information Unity Spiritual Center is located at 23855 Detroit Rd. in goals is for Ohio DAR membership to reach 5,800 is available from Doris Gorgas by emailing her at Westlake, a half-block west of Clague. For more information total members this year. Seven new officers of [email protected].  visit www.unityspiritualcenter.com or call 440-835-0400. 

Jim Sgro’s World Class Education in Cleveland Bay Presbyterian Church “ Birchwood School is truly a 620 Dover 440-871-0899 25415 Lake Road, Bay Village Center Rd. phenomenal school. From the

time that we brought our son 440.871.3822 Birchwood School to shadow, to the time that he Sunday worship times Acceleration - in all subjects based upon ability and interest won the state championship 8:00 am - Traditional Service Advanced Math - extensive problem solving work including training in MathCounts, Birchwood and practice for math contests never ceased to surpass our 9:30 am - Blended Service Junior Great Books Experience - critical and expectations. This is where 9:30 am - Contemporary Service interpretive reading in all grades the potential of a child is in the Great Hall cherished and nourished. As Historical Research - training in the historical method including 11:15 am - Contemporary Service parents, we owe our child’s preparation for National History Day achievement to the selfless www.baypres.org Open Mon-Sat, 8 am-6 pm. Closed Sun. Creativity Training - instruction and training in the creative problem dedication of the teachers solving process and opportunities to participate in and staff. We know that the Future Problem Solving discipline that he learned from Science Research - focus on the scientific method including preparation Birchwood and the friendships for science fairs and competitions that he developed in the Unity Spiritual Center Writing - extensive, weekly composition work including school will benefit him for the preparation for publication rest of his life. When you send For Your Spiritual Growth your child to Birchwood, you Foreign Language - Spanish and Latin are giving the most precious Services Sundays at 9:00 am & 11:00 am gift that you can give.” Experience, expertise, and a history of results Classes, seminars • Open spiritual community make the difference in a Birchwood education Westlake Family Meditation • Prosperity principles • Labyrinth For information or to set up an appointment 23855 Detroit Rd • Westlake • 440-835-0400 call our admissions office at 216-251-2321 or vistit our web site www.birchwoodschool.org www.UnitySpiritualCenter.com

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EATS BEAT The next time you’re at Crocker Park, stop at Karl’s by Steve Novak

ust off the traffic circle at Crocker Park sit four Jfood kiosks and one is Karl’s Deli, Corned Beef and More. In 2007 Karl Abounader decided to branch out his downtown restaurant, Karl’s Inn of the Barristers, and open a location at Crocker Park. I have been to Barris- ters countless times during St. Patrick’s Day, Browns and Indians games or just dining The King Corned Beef sandwich at Karl's Deli in out downtown. Being that Crocker Park is a mouth-watering beast. there are few delis in West- lake, this is a welcome addition. I’m glad it’s still around. When you’re ready to place an order, the King Corned No deli would be Beef ($8.50) is always a winner. Stacked with thinly-shaved complete without the corned beef and Swiss cheese on rye bread; I like it topped Quarter-Pound All-Beef simply with yellow mustard. Hot Dog ($4-$5.50). The A group of friends enjoy an outdoor lunch at Karl's Deli in Crocker Park. If you’re really adventurous, try to tackle the “Big Mike” Hot Dog Special ($6) that ($10.50). Giant portions of corned beef, pastrami, turkey and will run from now and throughout the summer includes the Karl’s Deli Swiss cheese on three slices of rye bread. You just might have dog, fries and a drink. That’s a real deal. 186 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake to unhinge your jaw to get your mouth around this classic. Speaking of fries, Fresh Cut Fries ($3.50-$6.50) served 440-871-BEEF (2333) If you have a creative side, choose the Mix ‘N Match six different ways, may leave you with option paralysis. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; ($8). Five meats, four breads, four cheeses, four toppings Vegetarian selections can be enjoyed with wraps, pani- Sunday, noon-6 p.m. and four extras let you be the chef. nis and a couple of salad choices. Prices: Sides: $1-$6.50; Salads: $6-$9.50; Wrapping a sandwich is also an option. The California I could go on and on with other menu items, but it’s Sandwiches & Hot Dogs: $4-$11.50; Paninis & Wraps: $4.50-$8.50 Club ($7) is turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and your job to go find Karl’s and experience it yourself. Reservations: No chipotle mayo in a sun-dried tomato wrap is a tasty choice, This friendly, family-run operation has enjoyed five Credit cards: All major served with chips. years of success at Crocker Park. So it’s my suggestion that Cuisine: Deli How about toasting things up with a panini? The Cap- you walk up, place your order, find a comfortable spot to sit Kids menu: No, but plenty of items they will like rese ($7.50) – grilled chicken, buffalo mozzarella, roasted and sink your teeth into the menu offered at Karl’s.  Bar service: No red peppers, garlic tomato mayo on sourdough bread – has Steve Novak is a Westlake resident and 30-year veteran delicious written all over it. in the restaurant industry, working at all levels from Accessibility: Excellent And for you, moms and dads, here’s something great to dishwasher to manager to chef/owner. The Observer makes Grade: Ratings: 1 star: Fair; 2 stars: Good; 3 stars: Very Good; please the kids. The PB & J Panini ($4.50) with peanut butter, two anonymous visits per restaurant and does not accept 4 stars: Excellent strawberry jam and bananas on sourdough bread is a classic; complimentary meals.

REUNION support Westlake Schools is welcome to formances in both ballrooms. We have com, like our Facebook page at "West- become a sponsor. We also have corpo- many levels of sponsorship that include lake OH Alumni" and follow our plans on continued from front page rate sponsorship opportunities to be a elite listing on signage, preferred busi- Twitter @westlakeOHAlum. If you have major sponsor for the La Centre event ness listing on our website and inclusion a question you can reach our team by The including company logo on reunion in numerous reunion promotion materi- emailing us at Info@WestlakeAllAlumni. reunion grab bags and name tag lanyards for als and eblasts. Reach us at Info@West- com or call the hotline at 440-250-1112. event at all attendees. Companies may want to lakeAllAlumni.com for more sponsorship Looking forward to the Westlake/ La Centre sponsor the entertainment as we will information. Dover High School All Class Reunion is $60 per be securing live entertainment for per- You can visit WestlakeAllAlumni. weekend! See you there!.  person and will include food, live entertainment, dancing, free photo oppor- tunities and more! On Saturday, Sept. 29, Free...Your Choice! there will be a pancake breakfast spon- Professional Whitening or $50 Gift Certificate sored by the Kiwanis Club, followed by cur- rent high school tours and presentations to Giant eagle with new patient exam and x-rays on the progress of the new high school. Westlake music will also be highlighted. Kids , Teens Please visit our website at West- & Emergencies lakeAllAlumni.com for a listing of all events scheduled for this exciting week- Welcome! end and purchase your tickets soon. Past events at La Centre to support Westlake Schools have sold out early. Our best advice is to make plans early to attend and purchase your tickets from our web- site. Our website is a "one stop shop" and we will continue to provide you with all the information you need to attend the All Class Reunion. Looking for quality, affordable dental care? We have sponsorship opportuni- ties for all local businesses interested. Our team is currently working to secure David J. LaSalvia, DDS, Inc. a few local restaurants ideally owned General Dentist Providing Family & Cosmetic Services by alumni as the marquee locations to 440-871-8588 meet up with alumni on Saturday night, Sept. 29. Any local company wishing to 26600 Detroit Rd., Westlake • www.drdavecares.com

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Is your Chamber a Power of MORE! Chamber? The West Shore Chamber is a Power of MORE! Chamber. More Benefits, More Opportunities, More Events equals More Business for you. That’s the Power of MORE! If your Chamber is not a Power of MORE! Chamber you will want to join us for an event so you can discover first-hand how the Power of MORE! can help your business. Contact Sandy at the Chamber office for a Guest Invitation by calling 440-835-8787 or email [email protected]

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Monday, July 30 West Shore Chamber of Commerce Lakewood Country Club Annual Golf Outing 2613 Bradley Road The West Shore Chamber Annual Golf Outing Westlake, Ohio 44145 is famous for fantastic golf, valuable network- Registration 10:00 am Westlake High School's marching band. ing and delicious food, not to mention great Luncheon 11:00 am door prizes. Many Members feel the benefits Shotgun Start at Noon from this event alone justifies their Chamber Visit the Chamber website for Membership. If you are not a member join your reservation form: us, if you are a member we will see you there! www.westshorechamber.org Sophie Stalder of Daisy Troop 71586 places flowers on the graves of Bay's veterans at Lakeside Cemetery as part of the city's ceremonies on Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day in Westlake & Bay

The Village Foundation honored five Bay residents at its annual Memorial Day bronze plaque dedication ceremony. This year's Westlake High School's marching band. honorees, who have lived in Bay for a combined 200 years were, from left, Jim Redinger, a former Bay High standout athlete and coach; Ivan Shepard, who lived with his late wife, Miriam, for 50 years in a century home on Lake Road; and Betsy Ross Martin, an active volunteer and wife of the late T. Richard Martin. Also honored was Joan Hirsh, who gave years of service to the League of Women Voters until her unexpected passing last year. The Color Guard leads the Westlake Memorial Day parade.

Military historian John Fazio of Fairlawn speaks Red, white and blue from head to toe, Honoring Westlake residents who gave their lives in service to our at the ceremony following Bay's Memorial Day Madison K. views Bay's patriotic parade. country, a scout places a flag during the Roll of Honor ceremony. parade.

A panoramic view of Memorial Day ceremonies at Bay Village's Lakeside Cemetery on Lake Road. To see more photos from Memorial Day, visit wbvobserver.com/photoblogs.

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Bay Village City Schools Normandy second-graders thank school’s neighbors with flowers

by Karen Derby to impress upon our students the importance of showing kindness and ormandy Elementary second- respect to others,” it read in part. The grade students in Mrs. Stacey note also listed what the students NEvans’ class expressed appre- appreciated, from neighbors keep- ciation to their Bay Village neighbors ing their yards neat, to shoveling the by hand-delivering flowers and thank sidewalks and to “waving and smiling you notes on Thursday, May 17. at us.” There are nice things about living Mack said that the project tied next to an elementary school – chil- in with lessons the children already dren singing, creative window deco- covered this year – citizenship, kind- rations and that infectious laughter ness and respect. Another important from the playground when coats are lesson learned, of course, was the finally off for good in late spring. importance of saying “thank you.” Normandy Elementary second-graders deliver baskets of thanks to their Then, there are some not-so-nice The second-graders traipsed up neighbors. things. walkways, politely knocked on doors “Our neighbors certainly put up and, if no one was home, left the pots with some inconveniences during the and notes in cellophane bags on the school year,” said Molly Mack, mother neighbors’ doorsteps. Occasionally, of a second-grade student. “Noise, they did find a neighbor home during Running with Girls on the Run! traffic, parking, cars turning in and their mid-afternoon excursion. out of driveways, buses. We decided “I was so excited to have all those we should thank them for being good cute little kids at my door," said Nor- neighbors.” mandy Road resident, Heidi Coffman. Potted flowers were prepared, “It was the sweetest thing ever. I have and students all signed a note that lived here 12 years and that has never was included in the pot. “We try happened before. It was so sweet.”  BMS eighth-grader creates banner to honor grandfather's WWII service

Bay Village Girls on the Run team; l-to-r: Emma Poole, Libby Poole, by Karen Derby Michelle Mason, Katarina Chesterfield, Grace Colby and Madisson Florez

ay Middle School eighth-grader Josiah Strack was presented by Katarina Chesterfield, fourth- good, positive person, and how bul- Bwith the challenge to make grader at Westerly Elementary lying is not okay. Then we would train some kind of sewing project for his for our run. Family and Consumer Science class. irls on the Run is an organi- All of the Cleveland-area girls on He decided upon a banner that would zation for girls in grades 3 to the run met in Akron for a special 5K both honor and be a gift for his grand- G5 who like to run. There are on May 20. Over 500 girls ran, skipped father, Gerald William Mason Jr., a groups all over America! There are ses- and walked the 3.1 miles! It was fun World War II veteran who resides in sions in the fall and spring. Each lasts to run on busy roads with no cars on Michigan. 12 weeks. them. At the end, we all got medals! I “His grandfather served with the This spring, some of my friends wish I could do it all over again! U.S. Army,” said his Josiah's teacher, from Bay Village and I joined a group For more information on GOTR Denise Suba. “Josiah researched the in Avon Lake. The meetings were in our area, visit: www.gotrgreater- various army symbols on the Internet super fun! We talked about being a summit.org.  and presented me with his idea.” The banner displays the U.S. Army symbol with Mason’s full name and designation as a World War II vet- eran embroidered on it. “We are planning our trip to Michigan,” said Josiah’s mother, Heidi Josiah Strack with the banner he Quality Painting. That’s All We Do! Strack, who is Mason’s daughter. “We made for his grandfather, a WWII can’t get up there too often, but we will veteran. The westside’s housepainter definitely make the trip so Josiah can for over 35 years! present this banner to his grandfather for Father’s Day.”  Interior • Exterior

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They then adjourned to the to the front of the building, where eighth-grade social studies teacher Brad Behrendt told ghost stories from the bloody Battle of Gettysburg. Civil War cannons were fired to conclude a night the students will remember as one of the highlights of eighth grade. Nearly 300 eighth-graders at Lee Burneson Middle School dressed in period costume for the annual Civil War Ball. The students wrapped up their semester learning about the Civil Brad Behrendt, Sue Weitzel, Sally Gorenflo. Three winners, Charlotte War with an evening of pomp, pag- Fetko and Gregg Henderson. As the Keppler, Kat Packis and Madison eantry and precision during a "Ball" "Grand March" entered the room, Henkelman were recognized and on May 18. students saluted or curtsied toward congratulated by Jon Thompson, Outside the school, young the excited crowd before a "Silent a retired Lee Burneson social stud- ladies, some with cascading cork- Tribute" was observed to honor ies teacher who founded the "Civil screw hair curls and in beautiful those who died during one of our War Ball." gowns accessorized with chokers nation's darkest periods. There were two theatrical per- and gloves, were met by their "sol- Then, there was dancing. Pair- formances. Logan Fisher and Char- dier" escorts, classmates wearing ing with their partners, students lotte Keppler re-enacted the "Dear Union and Confederate army uni- glided around the floor doing a Sarah" love letter that army major forms complimented with hats and formal waltz while others spun and Sullivan Ballou wrote but never sent sashes. swirled to a lively Virginia reel. to his wife during the war. Tommy Side by side they strolled into With student leader Michael Bowles, Sean Freeman, Steven the beautifully decorated school Beaver calling out instructions, Columbro and several other actors Sara Huard, Abbey Kay and Layla Blackburn to begin what has become a rite of a drill team impressed the crowd performed a fictional conversation told the story of Jennie Wade, the only civilian passage for LBMS students moving with military formations and a gun over a river between North and killed in the Battle of Gettysburg. on to Westlake High School. routine. South soldiers. The gym was packed with As part of their Civil War expe- The evening concluded with parents waiting to see their kids rience, the students took part in a the announcement of the "Rose in Civil War costume dance and poetry contest. They were asked Layers" selections, students chosen perform after more than a month to write a poem inspired by the by their classmates to lay a rose at of rehearsals directed by teachers painting "The Widow" by Kathleen various monuments during the upcoming class visit to Washington, D.C. The Civil War Encampment and Ball have become long- standing traditions in Westlake, connecting generations who have learned that living history is truly lasting history. To view more photos from Jack Bogart, Steve Columbro and Luke Yeoman these events, access this played the pro-Confederate band of guerrilla story on our website at fighters known as Quantrill's Raiders at the Civil wbvobserver.com.  War Encampment on May 15.

Logan Fisher and Charlotte Keppler perform a reading of the love letter written by Sullivan Ballou to his wife, Sarah, at the LBMS Civil War Ball on May 18. Ballou was killed one week after writing the letter.

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• Engaging planetarium star shows Indians games, family passes to local Family Fest • Kayaking and paddle boarding on Lake museums and attractions, restaurant Erie gift certificates and more! Sponsorships returns to Nature • Interactive fishing demos and histori- are still available until the day of the cal reenactments event by phone, in person or online – • Snacks, refreshments, games, arts, and if you can't make the event, don't Center on June 3 crafts, face painting and so much more! worry, as sponsors don't need to be The highlight of the event is sure present to win. by Frank Colosimo to be The Great Duck Race, when up Admission to Lake Erie Family Fest is to 1,500 rubber ducks will race down $5/person and all activities are included ake Erie Nature & Science Cen- Porter Creek! The Center sells sponsor- in the ticket price. (Snacks, refreshments ter's annual fundraiser returns ships for the bright yellow rubber duck and duck race sales require an extra fee.) Lon Sunday, June 3, from noon to racers in the months leading up to the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is 4 p.m. Lake Erie Family Fest promises to big day – ducks can be sponsored for located at 28728 Wolf Rd. in Bay Village be a day filled with an assortment of wet, just $5/each or 5 for $20. and receives public support with local tax Kids get ready to race their giant wild and out-of-this-world activities for The first 30 racers to cross the finish dollars from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, to rubber ducks down Porter Creek as all ages across Huntington Reservation, line will win prize packages for their preserve and enrich our region’s culture part of the Great Duck Race at last including: sponsors valued at $50 or more. This heritage. Visit www.lensc.org or call 440- year's Family Fun Fest at Lake Erie • Up-close live animal encounters year, prizes include tickets to Cleveland 871-2900 with questions. Nature & Science Center. Bay High School students donate 36 pieces of art to MetroHealth

by Shannon Mortland one of the most trying times in their lives. atients at MetroHealth’s Cancer “We have many talented Care Center will now experience student artists at Bay High Pa new kind of healing power – School, but I believe this and it’s all due to the generosity and is the first opportunity for creativity of the art students at Bay High them to see their work put Photos courtesy M. Murphy Photos of David School. to use in a way that will offer The Bay High School student artists. Back row: Jason Martin, Tom Schemrich, Jake Smith, The Art Department at Bay High such a direct and positive Dr. Timothy O'Brien, Elyse Sopa, Megan Mohney, Carrie Singler, Jim Cahoon. Front row: School has donated 36 pieces of student benefit to individuals,” said Colleen Rodman, Gabby Shank, Julie Norehad, Katie Allen, Jenna Miller, Erika Hansen, artwork to MetroHealth to be displayed Jason Martin, principal of Hannah Debenham, quartet violinist, quartet cellist, Cherie Bauer. in the Cancer Care Center and become Bay High School. part of MetroHealth’s permanent col- MetroHealth hosted an art show lection. The goal for the students was at the Cancer Care Center on May 17. to create a piece of artwork that could The students who donated artwork take them to another place. were awarded a certificate of appre- “Thinking about our cancer ciation from MetroHealth for their patients and the challenging times talent, creativity and spirit of com- they face, what would someone in this munity service. More than 100 people situation want to look at and imagine were in attendance.  to help them cope and feel more at peace,” said Timothy O’Brien, MD, director of the MetroHealth Cancer Care Center. The result is a ahoon variety of paintings that aim to soothe and une relax MetroHealth C patients and families J as they visit the Cancer Cahoon Memorialin Park is at the intersection of Cahoon and Lake Roads. Care Center to over- Cherie Bauer, BHS art teacher, was recognized come what might be for incorporating this project in her class. ArtisansCahoon & antiques, Memorial music, food andPark fun am pm Hot Diggity Dog, inc. June 16 * 9 to 4 Professional Pet Care Services FREE PARKING & ADMISSION “We take the One-of-a-kind items by dozens of quality crafters and antiques. Personal In-Home worry out of Pet Care being away” Children’s activities center with old-time games and music. Busy Work Schedule? Historic Bay Village Bus Tours every half hour. Busy Personal Schedule? $5 per person. For reservations call 440-871-4797. In-home visits tailored to your pets’ special needs: Love-a-Stray pet costume contest with music and prizes. • Reasonable Prices For All Services • Meals, Walks, Medication Friends of Bay Village Kennel booth with • Plus personal play time and any other Mickey & Minnie Mouse. special requests • All in the surroundings of your home Lake Erie Nature & Science Center animals. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 440-871-9245 or visit our website www.hotdiggitydogusa.com A proud member of the Bay Village community Phone 440-835-2718 for information.

More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com 30 MAY 2012 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 15 Bay village recreation Dept. Twelfth annual Tri-Bay Golf Summer's no bummer at Bay Rec! Classic to be held June 8 by Sarah Gilbert Limited number of spots open – sign up now! by Jacquie Mayer dinner, beer, soft drinks and ummer is here! The Bay Village Family Aquat- Baseball Skills Camp various prizes. For those ic Center is open for business on Monday, June 11-13 at Bradley Park Fields he Bay Alumni Foun- unable to golf that day, access SJune 4! It’s never too late to purchase pool Grades 3-5: 9-11 a.m. dation, Bay Village to the pavilion, including passes, just stop by the Rec Dept. office to get Grades 6-8: noon-2 p.m. TEducation Founda- appetizers, steak dinner, beer, your membership for 2012! For more information Softball Skills Camp tion and Bay Rockets Asso- soft drinks and prizes costs contact the pool at 440-871-1872. Check out our Grades 4-8 ciation will join forces once $50 and begins at 2 p.m. opening week hours… June 5-7, 4-6 p.m. again to host the Tri-Bay Golf All proceeds from Monday, June 4-Wednesday, June 6: 3-8 p.m. Lacrosse Camp Classic at Sweetbriar Golf this outing will be divided Thursday, June 7: 3-9 p.m. Grades 3-8 Club on Friday, June 8. The equally by the three not-for- Friday, June 8: noon-9 p.m. (Toddler pool June 4-7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Cahoon Fields event will kick off with reg- profit host organizations to opens at 10 a.m.) Youth Sand Volleyball istration, coffee, juice and fund their various missions. Saturday, June 9: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Grades 3-8 donuts at 7:30 a.m., with Twenty dollars from each Adult/Senior Splash Days June 12-July 26, Tuesday and Thursday the shotgun start beginning ticket price (full package or June 4-6, noon-3 p.m. FREE for residents. mornings, at Cahoon Sand Volleyball Courts promptly at 9 a.m. dinner) is tax-deductible. For Open swim for seniors and adults age 55 and Track & Field The $105 golf package more information on tickets, over! Grades 2-8 includes 18 holes of golf with prizes, and more, visit www. Swim Team June 14-July 26, Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at cart, lunch, appetizers, steak tribaygolf.com  Ages 5-18 Bay High Stadium June 11-June 28, weekday mornings Summer 3x3 Hoops The Bay Village Swim team is designed Grades 3-8 for those interested in developing aquatic and June 19-26, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thurs- faith & Spirituality teamwork skills. Your child will have the oppor- day afternoons, at Community Gym tunity to compete with surrounding communi- Register as a team or individually. Max of ties and gain competitive swimming experience! 6 per team. Unity Spiritual Center to In addition to the pool, we are getting every- Fitness Room @ Community Gym thing ready for our upcoming programs. There’s Summer Hours (starting June 8) screen movie that takes still time to sign up for our summer programs Mondays: 7-8 p.m. online at cityofbayvillage.com or in person at Tuesdays-Thursdays: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. the Rec Dept. office. See if anything sparks your Fridays: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. the 'Hell out of self help' interest! Saturdays: 9 a.m.-noon Tee Ball Sundays: CLOSED by Jan Litterst Age 5 or entering Kindergarten Attention members! Be sure to check when June 11-Aug 1 your membership expires so you can renew! nity Spiritual Practices Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 We are also always welcoming new members. Center's Spir- a.m. OR 10 a.m. at Hartman Field (by the pool) Bay Village residents or those employed in the Uitual Cinema Games Wednesday evenings at the Bradley city are eligible to join. Proof of residency or will show "The Keeper Junior Fields employment is required. Must be 13 years old of the Keys," which Sixers Coach Pitch to use equipment, ages 13-17 must be accom- features Cleveland Age 6 or entering First Grade panied by an adult. Registrations must be done native and nationally June 11-Aug 1 at the Recreation Department, 400 Bryson Lane, recognized gratitude expert through tough times," Ryan Practices Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lisa Ryan. The movie will be said. "Audiences will experi- a.m. OR noon at Hartman Field (by the pool) To sign up for any program or for more shown with an intro by Lisa, ence authentic messages of Games Tuesdays evenings at the Bradley information log on to www.cityofbayvillage.com at 7 p.m. on June 15, and it inspiration and motivation Junior Fields or visit the Recreation Department (400 Bryson will be followed by a discus- as well as tools for dealing Tee Ball for Tots Lane) Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. sion group led by Lisa. more effectively with life's Ages 3 and 4 Feel free to call at 440-871-6755 or email at "The Keeper of the obstacles. I'm honored to June 15-July 27, Friday mornings, at Hart- [email protected] if you have Keys" is the first funny per- be a featured expert in this man Field (by the pool) any questions  sonal-development movie; production." it is a hybrid that combines Ryan added, "The a self-help documentary timing of this movie is per- with a humorous fictional fect. 'The Keeper of the Keys' POETRY story line. The film's goal will make a positive differ- Western suburb is to empower viewers by ence in the lives of everyone In the Meadow "taking the Hell" out of self- who sees it. It was a pleasure democratic clubs Dianne Borowski, Bay Village help. to work alongside some of The movie stars Jack the most respected leaders sponsor forum on She was a beautiful doe Canfield, co-creator of in the fields of success and Standing in the middle the "Chicken Soup for the personal development." the 'War on Women' Of a small meadow. Soul" franchise, Dr. John The movie was pro- by Jane Reilly We looked at each other. Gray, author of "Men are duced by Robin Jay, presi- Cautiously, she inched from Mars, Women are dent of the Las Vegas Con- onder what the "War On Women" is all about? from Venus"and Marci Shi- vention Speakers Bureau. Her way closer. Come to an exciting and timely forum on moff, author of "Happy for Jay said, "Ever since the WTuesday, June 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Rocky I carried a chain No Reason," "Love for No success of 'The Secret,' River's Umerly Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd. Hear speak- Of wildflowers Reason" and "Chicken Soup self-help films have fol- ers outline what this war is all about and how we can To adorn her regal neck. for the Woman's Soul."The lowed a similar formula of fight back. Speakers include: movie also features 15 delivering endless sound • State Representative Nickie Antonio We met half way. experts from as far away bites from dozens of talking • Kellie Copeland, executive director of NARAL Pro- She looked at me as the United Kingdom, heads. I think we have to Choice Ohio With warm, peaceful eyes. including Ryan. engage the viewers before • Gary Dougherty, state legislative director of I put the flowers on her neck, In the movie, experts we can empower them, and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio share deeply personal sto- there was no better way to Touched her velvet hide. • Cynthia Demsey, chair, Cuyahoga Democratic ries of challenges, successes do that than to make this She stood perfectly still. Women’s Caucus and overcoming adversity. movie funny." The event is sponsored by the Democratic Clubs of I bent over, touched her soft nose. "This movie depicts Unity Spiritual Center is the Western suburbs, including Bay Village, Westlake, She turned slowly and a personal development located at 23855 Detroit Rd. Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River Ambled away. breakthrough in the fic- in Westlake. The cost for the and the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats.  tional character's journey Spiritual Cinema is $10 

Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 16 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 30 MAY 2012 Cuyahoga County Public Library bay village branch Spy-training fun at the Upcoming Programs at the Bay Village Bay Village Library Branch Library by Joyce Sandy alling all spies and by Joyce Sandy CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT private eyes! Come to Storytimes for ages birth-5 years begin the week Cthe Bay Village Branch ummer is almost here and it’ll soon be of June 4 and continue until August 3. Please Library on Monday, June 11, time to switch gears a bit – or at least check online for days and times or stop in at the from 1-4 p.m. and participate Schange our daily schedules! School activi- library for a flyer. Book Buddies for Little Bud- in Mission Training, go on a ties and assignments will have been completed dies in grades 1-3 will be held on Wednesdays Mission Treasure Hunt around and everyone will be ready for a slower pace and from June 13-July 11 at 1:30 or 3:00 p.m. the library and create a spy long sunny days. Let your days include reading, Tuesday, June 12 (2 p.m.) MEET WON- craft! And of course at the end whether by the pool, in a good discussion group DERFUL WORKING DOGS – For ages 6 and of the training, you’ll want to After visiting all of the sta- or on your porch in a comfortable chair. Come up. Andrea Cuson is back with Bailey, a therapy sign up for the Summer Reading tions, you will have completed to the library to cool off and find that perfect dog, and their friends. You’ll meet a search-and- Game, Mission Possible: READ. your Spy Training. Go out into book or audio book to make travel easy. Join rescue dog, a racing dog and a herding dog who Your Spy Mission Training the library to accept your first the Summer Reading Game for chances to win will show you how they work. will consist of several tasks to be mission – a treasure hunt. You prizes, and to contribute hours to the adoption Tuesday, June 19 (2 p.m.) MAIL ART completed. See how fast your can play with either written of the red fox at the Lake Erie Nature & Science WITH MELINDA PLACKO – For grades K-5. reactions are by catching the clues, or use a QR Code with Center. Mark the upcoming programs on your Keep snail mail alive! Mail Art is an art form that reaction tester. Spies need to be your phone. Questions and calendar so you don’t miss out – we have a lot involves sending visual art through the postal sharp and quick to react! clues will lead you to different of fun in store for everyone! system, allowing everyone who handles the mail Continue on and become a areas and bring you back to the ADULT DEPARTMENT to see it. Design your own postcards using small- master of disguises by changing Information Desk to turn in the Tuesday, June 12 (10 a.m.) ETHICAL scale drawing techniques and experimenting the way you look, walk and carry collected information. Should WILLS: CREATE A LEGACY – Unlike legal with mixed media. yourself. Look in the mirror – do you complete your mission wills that transfer material possessions, an AND REMEMBER THESE PROGRAMS FOR you recognize yourself? successfully, your status will be ethical will bequeaths personal values, reflec- ALL AGES Spies don’t use their real elevated to Super Agent! tions, traditions, advice and memories to loved Monday June 11 (1-4 p.m.) SUMMER names, so you’ll have to use a A spy craft will also be avail- ones. Representatives from the Hospice of the READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF – Bring code name. Use a chart to figure able, and coloring sheets and Western Reserve will share ideas on how to the whole family to our Summer Reading Kick-off out your new name, and learn a toys will be set out for the tini- get started. event. Go through spy training, try to solve a spy secret handshake. Spies can’t be est agents. Pizza will be served Wednesday, June 13 (7 p.m.) CULTURAL mission, get creative with a craft and, of course, too careful! during the afternoon to keep GARDENS OF LIBERTY BOULEVARD – sign up for the Mission Possible:READ program! You’ll also need to know how your energy up, and even spies Explore the Cultural Gardens of Liberty Boule- Thursday, June 14 (7 p.m.) FAMILIES to communicate with other spies love a party! vard with Rebecca McFarland. READING TOGETHER – For families with so you’ll need to learn invisible Reading, of course, is very TEEN DEPARTMENT readers ages 8-12. Discuss a good mystery book, writing. A stop at this station will important to spies so sign up Wednesdays, June 13-July 11 (1:30 or try a related activity and enjoy a treat. Pick up have you writing secret commu- for the Summer Reading Game 3:00 p.m.) BOOK BUDDIES – BIG BUD- the book at the Children’s Desk. niques! before you leave. Simply stop at DIES – Volunteer to help a Little Buddy and Please register for these programs online And finally, a spy must have a desk and fill out a registration share the joy of books by reading aloud to at cuyahogalibrary.org, or stop in to the library. a good memory and be obser- form. We’ll give you a game board each other and playing fun reading games. Pick up a flyer or check online to see more vant. Study objects on a tray for and you can begin the most Big Buddies must attend a training session upcoming programs – we have a fun, exciting one minute, and see how many important and fun mission of taking place a half-hour before the first Book summer planned! We look forward to seeing you can remember when the tray Summer Reading. We look for- Buddies session. you soon!!  is taken away. ward to seeing you on June 11! 

lake Garden Club with a proclamation because of the war. the earth. Gardening enables members designating the week of June 3, 2012, as In the 1980s, the National Garden of garden clubs across the nation and the Westlake observes National Garden Week in the city of West- Council re-introduced the idea of Nation- world to serve others in the communities lake. In his proclamation, Mayor Clough al Garden Week. In 1989 the first National where they reside and work. National Garden states: “I would like to encourage all resi- Garden Week chairman was appointed. For the past 49 years, the Westlake dents to acknowledge the importance of The first Garden Week Resolution (procla- Garden Club has endeavored to develop Week, June 3-9 gardening and the numerous contribu- mation) was written in 1990 and resolved interest in and knowledge of home and tions of gardeners.” that the first full week of June be desig- community gardening, has promoted hor- by Regina McCarthy The first National Garden Week nated as National Garden Week. Such ticulture education and has encouraged was scheduled to coincide with Arbor designation has continued ever since. civic beauty and community conservation. estlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough, Day in April 1945. Originally envisioned The purpose of Garden Week is to rec- Thank you, Mayor Clough, for this city‑wide at the May 17 City Council as a nationwide observance, Garden Week ognize the passion that gardeners have recognition of the many contributions gar- Wmeeting, presented the West- became mainly a state‑by‑state activity for nurturing the beauty and resources of deners make to the environment. 

Baker legislation to encourage such as a hair salon, hard- years to give the Department ware store or pizza shop, of Development an opportu- business expansion into vacant 50 percent of their payroll nity to review the program for would have to be added to its effectiveness. facilities signed by governor be affected. Depending on the econ- “This legislation con- omy at the time of review, overnor Kasich recently signed tinues our focus on jobs this bill can be reintroduced. into law House Bill 18, spon- and economic development,” Rep. Baker It also authorizes the award G sored by Representative Nan said. “Because of it, businesses that are of grants from the Facilities Baker. The bill authorizes a $500 per- out of space and need to add employ- Establishment Fund or from employee grant for a business that ees will be encouraged to relocate to a unencumbered funds avail- expands into a facility that has been larger place and invest in communities able to any entity perform- vacant for 12 months and creates new that have been hard-hit by the difficult ing job creation or other eco- Gov. Kasich signs into law House Bill 18, jobs. economy. I’m grateful to have Governor nomic development functions sponsored by State Rep. Nan Baker. For larger companies expanding Kasich’s support on the legislation.” for the state. their payrolls and moving into a vacant Additional provisions in the legisla- House Bill 18 was originally intro- collection of 10 bills that aimed to facili- building, at least 50 new employees tion specify that an employer may receive duced during the 128th General Assem- tate economic growth and job creation in would have to be added. For smaller no more than one grant per newly cre- bly as House Bill 437, which was part of Ohio. House Bill 18 passed the House and companies expanding their payrolls, ated job and limits the program to three the “Future of Ohio” jobs package – a Senate with wide bipartisan support. 

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westlake recreation Dept. Time to sign up for summer fun! Pet Safety Tips From the Friends of the Bay Village Kennel by Jim Dispirito It is estimated that more than one million dogs are hit by cars in this country each year, and another 60,000 are lost or stolen. Peterson Pool at Clague Park What you can do as a responsible pet owner: Registration is underway for Peterson Ensure pets are properly identified (i.e., tags, microchips, or tattoos) and Pool Learn to Swim classes at the West- that registration information in associated databases is kept up to date. lake Recreation Center. Cost is $45 for Keep gates and doors properly closed and check fences/containment and residents, $65 for non-residents. There is do necessary repairs and upgrades. a $10 discount when signing up a child for Follow local ordinances, including licensing and leash requirements. In two swim lessons or two children at the Bay Village, dogs, cats and other animals must be accompanied by a respon- same time. Season passes are also avail- sible person and leashed when in any public place. On private property, able. For more information about swim animals must also be “leashed, or contained in a fence or under the control lessons, including dates and times, please of a responsible individual.” visit our website at www.wlrec.org or pick For more information, visit the Friends of the Bay Village Kennel online up one of our new Rec Gazettes. at www.friendsofbayvillagekennel.com, or stop by our booth at Cahoon in Pee-Wee Softball (ages 4-6) June on June 16.  Children will learn the basics such An anxious player waits to crush the as throwing, batting and fielding. This softball. is not T-ball as players will learn to hit coach-pitch underhand. Several morn- org or one of our Rec Gazettes for more I'll Have Another wins again ing and evening sessions are available. information. Cost is $50 for residents, $65 for non- Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) by Amelia Johnson, residents and includes a T-shirt. During Each week is a fun filled camp fifth-grader at Bay the final two weeks, players will have fun including games, art time, garden time, Middle School playing other sessions in the Pee-Wee swimming and other fun activities. Each World Series. Starts June 11. camper needs to bring a brown bag t's Bode- Youth Basketball Skills & Drills lunch, bathing suit and towel. Afternoon meister! No! (Grades 1-4) snacks provided. Please check out the Rec “IIt's I'll Have This new instructional program Gazette for more details including weekly Another! I'll Have combines a daily lesson with daily team field trips. Full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and half Another wins!” play. Players will learn a drill together day (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) sessions available. I love horses then separate by gender for game time. Soccer Camp with Coach Mike and I love to watch MikePhoto: Segar / Reuters I'll Have Another, left, passes Bodemeister in the Players will meet twice a week for 45 Besu (Ages 5-14) racing. At the Ken- Preakness on May 19. minutes each session. Limit of 20 per Camp is designed for kids who want tucky Derby, I was age group and gender. Cost is $40 for to work on their soccer skills during the betting on Union Rags, but it was a ative Cause for about 10 seconds, members, $45 for residents and $50 for summer. Receive instruction from area battle between Bodemeister and I'll but then I'll Have Another came up non-residents. Starts Tuesday, June 19. high school coaches and players. Camp- Have Another. On May 19 was the with a sudden boost of energy and Kids on the Kourse and Adult Golf ers should bring their own shin guards, Preakness. We sat down to watch the he passed Creative Cause. Lessons. cleats and ball. Cost is $90 for residents, race and it became clear that it would It was then Bodemeister vs. I'll Whether you need to practice and $110 for non-residents. Camp runs June be another battle between Bodemeis- Have Another until about 100 yards make some small adjustments to your 11-15, 9 a.m. to noon. ter and I'll Have Another. from the finish. I'll Have Another game or don’t know the difference between More information regarding all of Bodemeister came out imme- won by a neck, with Bodemeister in a driver and an iron, the Westlake Recre- these programs and more can be found diately from the gate and so did I'll second place and Creative Cause in ation Department has a class for you. We at our website at www.wlrec.org or by Have Another. I'll Have Another third. After taking the Kentucky Derby offer beginners classes as well as our new stopping by the Recreation Center at slowed a bit and went back to about and the Preakness, I'll Have Another Fundamentals and Fixes class. Classes 28955 Hilliard Blvd., calling us at 440- fourth or fifth place. Bodemeister just might be able to win the Triple are offered at various times of the week 808-5700 or by picking up our new Rec kept going strong the whole race. It Crown. The final race is the Belmont so checkout our website at www.wlrec. Gazette.  was between Bodemeister and Cre- Stakes on June 9. 

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sporting views Observed in the community Finding my stride A tranquil scene at sunset when nature calls by Jeff Bing half marathon, and the Cleveland, which I downsized from full to funny thing happened on the half, mostly because my daughter way to the Cleveland Mara- Nicole was running the Pittsburgh Athon, during the drive from and Cleveland half. I was in the race, Westlake to Browns Stadium that but I really wasn't. morning: I realized I had complete- So there I was at the marathon: ly lost my desire to run anymore. plodding along about mile seven, Some serious soul-searching com- totally gassed, wondering what I was menced after stinking up the half- even there for. I looked over to my marathon field a couple of weeks right and saw what I considered to ago (and yes, I mean "stinking" both be a sorry excuse for a human being, figuratively AND literally, which I'll when I realize it was MY reflection explain later) I have figured out the in a storefront window. I hoped no reason. Anyway, let's start at the one had witnessed what had just beginning... transpired, but at the rate I was trav- Well over a year ago, in my quest eling, it was pretty much just me and to become some form of – in my esti- some occasional tumbleweed. I had mation, anyway – a "super runner," long since told my daughter to go I began a crazy marathon training on without me, as I guess she had schedule which included running on some crazy notion about finishing consecutive days two or three days while there was still daylight. a week. For me it triggered a level It was right about this time that of pain in my left shin comparable I believe the marathon gods spoke to, say, water-boarding. Finally I to me – in a rather unusual fashion. had X-rays taken, revealing a stress Right before the race, Nicole and I fracture. saw a guy passing out free samples of Additionally, this past Septem- an energy drink, and decided to give ber, I finally relented to my doctor's it a try. I don't know if it was because wishes and began taking prescrip- this stuff was grape flavored or what, tion medication for high blood but suddenly, two hours later and out pressure along with meds for high of the blue, I found myself making a cholesterol. You know, seeing how mad dash for the nearest port-a-pot. I never got high grades in school, I I ran what was no doubt the fastest guess it only fair that I have high- hundred or so yards in my life. I had something somewhere. Didn't real- no problem rudely cutting in front Ryan Fenik of Bay Village captured this stunning image of the sun setting into a ize it at the time, but health was part of a couple of women in line at the canvas of pink and gold at Huntington Beach on May 20. of my motivation for running, and throne; there simply wasn't time to the drugs changed my outlook. exchange pleasantries. As some of my loyal reader(s) After my system – ahem – may recall, when my stress fracture cleared out, I realized I had been was healed sufficiently to resume running the way I used to: full stride. Dwyer Center offers art running in January, I mentioned I emerged onto the street and pro- on these pages that I had joined a claimed (which I think, technically, appreciation class fitness club. The idea behind this makes me a "potty-mouth") in my little nugget of brilliance was to best "Rocky IV" Ivan Drago voice: ill Mannion, MFA, is symbolism within the paint- avoid the elements of a typical "Glastest nyuk. Nyuk!" Translated currently offering Art ing and personal anecdotal Cleveland winter. Big, big mistake. from Dragian, that means, "I fight BAppreciation classes information about the artist's Having already fallen into the habit to win for me! FOR ME!" (For future on Fridays at 1:30 p.m., at life. of compensating for the pain with a reference, I also speak fluent Amish, the Dwyer Memorial Senior Mr. Mannion is a resident shorter stride, the treadmill actually Mexican and Manganese). Center. Bill gave a presenta- of Bay Village who is an art compounded the problem because Since the marathon, I've tion in February which was analyst for Malone University. I shortened my stride even further at resumed training diligently, and I'm well received and encour- He is also a practicing artist higher speeds to counteract my fear running like I used to. This time, aged him to offer a series of and an engaging and gifted of wiping out on the treadmill. no treadmills, no fitness clubs, no classes. speaker. I didn't recognize these prob- excuses. I again run in the rain, and This series focuses on art There are still some ses- lems immediately; all I know was I will run in the snow and cold, like in love, war, the human condi- Bill Mannion will offer a sions remaining in the series series of art appreciation that I didn't enjoy any aspect of I used to. And as far as next year's tion and more. The instructor on Friday, June 1, 15 and 22. classes at Dwyer Center running anymore. So in mid-March, marathon? The gods have indeed has prepared a complete slide Bay's Dwyer Center is pleased starting June 1. after the St. Malachi 5-miler, fully spoken, and the message is as clear presentation which will be to present this wonderful frustrated since I wasn't progress- as hand sanitizer: shown on the Dwyer Center's large screen. The opportunity to residents of the Westshore. Every- ing as I felt I should, I just stopped Run, Drago, run.  screen allows everyone present to view the more one is welcome. training. I still continued to run Jeff welcomes all feedback and intricate details of each painting. Every presenta- For further registration information, please the races I had registered for: the suggestions, pro or con, which may be tion includes complete information about the call Shirley at 440-899-3442. The Dwyer Center is Cleveland 10-miler, the PittsburghCompletely sent to [email protected]. Assembled Rain Barrels!artist, the medium used, an explanation of any located at 300 Bryson Lane.  A sustainable GREEN solution for your home and garden. Automatic Overflow BACK to Down Spout Rain BarrelsNO Mosquitos, NON Algea, MORE NO Debris Fully Assembed Rain Barrels with a The Villa Aluminum Gutter Co. RainReserveCompletely assembled Diverter 55 Gallon and Barrel High with Flow attached Spigot RainReserve diverter. We are Ohio’s only authorized RainReserve distributor. 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BIKE continued from front page It also won the students, their teachers and their schools some great prizes. Main sponsors Century Cycles bicycle store in Rocky River and bicycle manufacturer Raleigh Bicycles teamed up to give away two grand prize bicycles per school. Winners of the Raleigh bicycles at Bay High School were Cullen Brewer and Claire Mercer, both freshmen. At Bay Middle School, sixth-grader Ellen Brabant and fifth-grader Kate Baeppler won new Raleigh bikes. In addition, Raleigh Bicycles awarded $1,000 Bike To School Challenge scholarships to Bay High School seniors Gideon Lorette and Jamie Kerka. The company gave each school a $500 award for exceeding its bicycling goals during the challenge, to use for fitness and bicycling programs, and Bay High School teacher Eryn Sutterlin committed $750 to the Bay Skate and Bike Park lifts her new bicycle in celebration. She Foundation and Bay Village Green Team for the was recognized by Raleigh Bicycles for her “Share The Road” signs throughout the city. commitment to youth bicycling and Bay Bike Based on daily bike counts and student Bay Middle schoolers head home during Challenge week. To School Challenge. surveys, program organizers report that an average of 474 students of Bay Middle School biked Bay students saved an estimated 29,340 pounds of do better academically and everyday exercise helps combat each day of the challenge, a whopping 59 percent of the heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions from the envi- rampant childhood obesity. school’s enrollment. Bay Middle School’s highest ride ronment by bicycling to school for three weeks. They also Bike To School Challenge sponsored by Century Cycles day during the challenge was May 18, when 611 students saved their parents $4,466 on gasoline, based on the cur- is an award-winning, three-week program that seeks to (77 percent of the school) bicycled. At Bay High School, rent Ohio average gas price of $3.75/gallon. inspire over 4,000 students in Bay Village, Rocky River and an average of 135 students per day biked, or 16 percent Considering the average 100-pound person burns Medina to bike to school as much as possible to improve of the school. National surveys show that only about about 17 calories per mile during moderate bicycling, Bay their health, help the environment and have fun. They carry 10 percent of children bike or walk to school, down students also burned 453,441 calories just bicycling to and cards that are stamped for each bike-ride to school and can dramatically since the 1960s. from school. Studies show that physically active students be redeemed for prizes. 

do this, they enlisted recycle, compost and trash container with about the size of a beach ball. The only WASTE continued from front page the help of the Bay the appropriate signage. Let your event materials that were not recycled or com- Village Green Team. participants know that you are making it posted were styrofoam and aluminum foil So, how was a near-zero-waste event and enlist helpers If you have any questions about Near it done? First, you to tend to each recycle station and answer Zero Waste, please email bayvillagegreen- need to purchase any questions that people may have on [email protected].  compostable prod- the proper sorting. Also, make sure the ucts to serve your clean-up crew knows how to properly food. It is easiest sort the trash when they clean-up at the if the entire plate end of the event. can be tossed in the At a luncheon or dinner event, typ- compost container ically about 60-70 percent of the “trash” when you are done is compostable and 20-25 percent can eating. Many people be recycled. The remaining 5-10 per- don’t realize that any cent is trash that will go to the landfill. paper or cardboard- To hit these numbers, you need to avoid based plate (even using styrofoam plates and cups. wax lined) and The compost from the rib burn- paper products like off was picked up by Rosby Resource Lawrence Kuh with the winners of the rib competition, napkins are com- Recycling, who operates a commercial Jane Jarvi and Leah Gibbons of J&L's Rockin Ranch Ribs. postable. You can compost facility in Brooklyn Heights. also purchase spe- Rosby grinds up the organic material This year there was a new twist – com- cial compostable which allows for the composting of post containers were set up in two recycle cutlery that looks like plastic but is made more than the traditional fruit and stations to capture the paper plates and of organic materials. If you use a com- vegetables that are typically compos- food leftovers once the dinner was over. mercial compost company, any and all ted in a home composter. The benefit According to Lawrence Kuh, execu- food waste (not just the traditional fruits to the environment by keeping the tive director of the Bay Skate and Bike Park and vegetables) can be composted. This organic material out of the landfill is Foundation, being “near zero waste” is an includes dairy products, bread, potato or significant – the food waste becomes important part of this event. “I am excited pasta dishes, fish, shells and meat/bones. a valuable soil amendment within 90 and honored to be part of this. We want to You also need recycle containers to days and is used by area landscapers. do what we can to make this community capture the bottles, cans, plastic cups and The rib burn-off was successful great and have the smallest carbon foot- cardboard. in hitting its goal of 90% reduction in print in the process.” As you are planning your near-zero- trash. At the end of the night, there June 8, Friday 7-9 pm To that end, foundation officials waste event, it is recommended that you were four huge 96-gallon containers CHRIS ALLEN decided that the rib burn-off would remove all of the trash containers and filled with compostable material, five By popular demand, Chris kicks off become the first Bay Village event of this replace them with one or more recycle sta- recycle containers filled with bottles the summer with his bittersweet type to operate at “near zero waste.” To tions. Each recycle station should have a and cans, and one small bag of waste ballads and raspy rockers

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