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MAy 24 - 30, 2018 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 10 Westlake Teams with Future doctor at the UH St. John Medical Center Teddy Bear Clinic for 3rd Annual Safety Fair The City of Westlake and University Hospitals St. John Medical Center teamed to host the third annual Community Safety and Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Boulevard. The event was free and open to the public, and visitors packed the place out! “This is an opportunity for people of all ages to come together and learn ways to live a safer and healthier lifestyle,” said Mayor Dennis M. Clough, “Safety doesn’t hap- pen by accident.” “UH St. John Medical Center cares deeply about the health of our community,” said Rob David, President of UH St. John Medical Center. “Our health and safety day is an example of the great partnership we have with the community we are privileged to s e r v e .” To help families get started on a healthier lifestyle, this year’s event included free bicycle helmets made possible by First National Bank and free family first aid kits pro- vided by University Hospitals. A chance to climb on a fire truck “At First National Bank, we are always looking for ways to en- hance the communities where we live and work, and that includes providing for the wellbeing of our neighbors,” said John Sikora, continued on page 3 Behind the wheel of a big truck! New deputy in town! Dance party with the SJMC Medical Center President Rob David, Browns mascot Chomps and UH SJMC Outreach Coordinator Paul Forthofer. safety team mascots The UH Med Evac Helicopter makes an appearance over the Rec Center hill. Up close with the West Shore Enforcement Bureau (WEB) bomb squad. PAGE 2 MAy 24 - 30, 2018 Avon Teacher Wins Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Sarah Horbol, a Westlake resident A road racing veteran, Sarah was third in last and fifth grade teacher at Heritage El- year’s Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. She finished ementary School, captured the women’s almost 6 minutes ahead of the women’s runner- division championship at the Rite Aid up, Anna Balouris of Pennsylvania. Sarah won a Cleveland Marathon held last Sunday, $3000 first place award. She was bolstered by many May 20. friends and family members who cheered her way. A former Magnificat High cross This was her fourth Cleveland Marathon run, country runner, Sarah covered the 26.2 having also raced in 2014, 2016 and 2017. She has miles that traversed streets of Cleveland, also run the Boston Marathon. Sarah was women’s Lakewood and Rocky River in 2 hours, champ at the annual Avon Eagle Run, in 2016, tak- 51 minutes and 41 seconds. ing the women’s overall title with a time of 31:11 for the 5 mile run. Sarah has been running ever since she joined the third grade team at St. Bernadette School in Westlake in her elementary school days. Sarah ran track in high school but not college and has always run as a way to exercise and stay in shape. Sarah decided to challenge herself and run a marathon in 2014. What a great example for her students as she changes into her training clothes either before or Eagle Run, 2016 after school for a training run! Cleveland Marathon, 2017 Congratulations also go to the Sunflower Striders Team and all the runners who participated in the Cleveland Marathon represent- Team Josh, Tad Fryberg- ing the Prayers from Maria Children’s Glioma er Sr., David Metzger, Cancer Foundation. “Together our team raised Julie Yontz Metzger, $12,000 for childhood cancer research! Thank Zachary Metzger and you to all of the donors who supported them!” Sarah Horbol won the Avon Eagle Run in 2016. Tim Elicker, raised over reports Prayers from Maria and founders Ed & Bud Hagy, Bistro83 proprietor and founder of $1,000 for childhood can- Megan McNamara. Celebrate Westlake, presented her award after cer research in memory the victory. Bud is also a noted long distance of their son/brother Josh runner, having completed 100 marathons in his Metzger who they lost to road racing career. DIPG 9 years ago. 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Donors to the Food Pantry received a “Community Health and Safety Fair Spring into Health” t-shirt sponsored by the State Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough and Rob David, UH SJMC President and CEO, accept the flag from an Honor Guard featuring active service members Eric Palker, Pieter De Haseth, Andy Killian, Chris Luca, Rick Grane and Sandra Rodriguez. Photo courtesy of the City of Westlake. Farm offices of Nate Courtney and Jordanne Birch. An Honor Guard featuring active service members, law enforcement, and vet- erans presented the flag in observance of Armed Forces Day. The fair’s schedule also included Touch-a-Truck photos, children’s activities, health and cancer screenings, live demonstrations, and a variety of exhibitors. Photo courtesy of the City of Westlake. Visit www.TheVillagerNewspaper.com for more photos. PAGE 4 MAy 24 - 30, 2018 Avon Mayor Jensen, Avon East Elementary Students Talk Ecology and More! Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen visited Avon ing the city’s commitment to ecology and green living. East Elementary on May 15 to answer letters As for Mayor Jensen, he was all in with the student sugges- from Mrs. Schenkelberg’s second grade stu- tions and said that, by working together, anything is possible for dents. the good of the community! Questions showed that students share Here is what the students had to say: strong feelings about things like litter, saving “I was wondering if you could make an animal reserve in Avon in- trees and even establishing a preserve where stead of a fast food place or a store? Also can you make a litter ticket and if native animals may find refuge in the city. the police see you litter you get a ticket for $1,000.” – Reese The upcoming Duck Tape Festival came “I want to make the world a better place. My friend and I want into play, too, with the idea of an Earth Day to make an animal preserve called ‘The Avon Animal Shelter.’ We are theme for a future Festival raised, underscor- willing to have recyclable carnival instead of a Duck Tape Parade at the park. Please tell people to stop littering or polluting.” – Olivia “Our class wants to make Avon a clean and healthier place to work, play and grow up in. We could have a recycle day where we would pick up garbage and see who picked up the most garbage wins. P.S. We should stop cutting down so many trees, too. We need trees to prevent flooding Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen visited with second grade students at and polluted air.” – Brock Avon East Elementary on May 15. “I want people who live in Avon to cut less trees down. I feel sad because people are cutting down too many trees.