Complimentary Copy “Celebrate the Power THIS ISSUE CONTAINS of Community” CROCKER PARK PRESS see page 3 Would you like to Feed the Hungry? Shelter the Homeless? Care for the Sick? see pages 8 & 9 Volume 15 Issue 23 HAIL STORM DAMAGE? We’re Here to Help September 2 - 8, 2010 Free Estimates Now Online! www.TheVillagerNewspaper.com Roof • Windows • Siding • Gutter Repairs *A New Direction in Care* 4000 Crocker Road With God, all things are possible.... Westlake, Ohio 44145 see ad & story 440.892.2100 on pg 13 www.boulevardhealthcare.com/westlake SheShe Said,Said, YES!!YES!! Post season proposal….. see story on page 6 Baseball season is winding up, but dia- monds are a girl’s best friend all year around. So when Lake Erie Crusher catcher Joel Collins pitched girl- friend Sierra Gallardo with a marriage pro- posal at The Belvedere of Westlake last week, she said yes! See page 2 of today’s Villager for Joel and Sierra’s extra inning plans….. Cowgirls at the Fair! See more pics on page 14 Off and Running.. The 20th Anniversary of the North Coast Challenge takes place Sat., Sept. 4 at St. John Medical Center. See details on page 3 Your destination for art, music, and first-rate art education www.bayarts.net for complete schedule 28795 Lake Road in Bay Village 440-871-6543 Vivid Diamonds, Design & Timepiece Gallery www.vividjewelers.com See page 5 for current schedule of events Page 2 - THE VILLAGER - September 2 - 8, 2010 motocross, demolition der- You can’t be twenty on columns inside, it is a lively Village actually do last VILLAGER BEAT bies, Budweiser Clydedales, Sugar Mountain trip down Cleveland’s spring? Signs advertising great carnival rides, tradi- Though you’re thinking memory lane. Who knows, for roof repairs, estimates AT THE FAIR: Atten- The Lorain County Fair is tional livestock barns and that you’re leaving there too reading may even catch on and insurance claims have dance at this year’s Lorain small town America gone everything else you would soon, again after this book gets sprung up all over town this County Fair was a record- big time. Monday night was expect from a county fair. You’re leaving there out! summer. “Suggest you in- setting 131, 675. If The Vil- a rockin’ Charlie Daniels Admission price: $4! We too soon.” – Neil Young QUESTION: Fun vite people to tell their ex- lager hadn’t gone five days concert highlighted by the already look forward to the story of the week is our front periences with roof contrac- out of the fair’s seven day simple man’s 70’s classic 166th Lorain County Fair HEY DOLGAN: We pager on Lake Erie Crusher tors. It is a weary and tire- run in nearby Wellington, “When the Devil Went next August! Check out our got a kick out of meeting Joel Collins proposing to some task to say the least,” Ohio, that record would Down to Georgia.” Front picture page in today’s Vil- longtime PD sportswriter girlfriend Sierra Gallardo at emails a reader. No kidding! have only been 131, 670. row seats were $20! Fire on lage and photo galleries at Bob Dolgan at Avon Lake’s The Belvedere of Westlake We had our roof inspected Why did we go all the Mountain, run boy run TheVillagerNewspaper.com Independence Village Mon- last Thursday. Sierra said with results that made us those nights? Simple an- – are you kidding?!!? Tues- for some of this year’s high- day night. Bob was there yes, and now it is on to the fearful of “hidden damage,” swer. The Lorain County day was current country lights. America done right. signing his new book, “The real-life playoffs for the a possible low-cost roof re- Fair is America Done Right! chart topper Craig Morgan Yes and amen! Sportswriter who Punched happy couple. Joel had a placement (after deductible) For those who think a (“Bonfire,” “It Ain’t Sam McDowell.” Bob has great summer enjoying his and, in the end, a gnawing county fair is just a basket Nothin’”) – same $20 ticket “Oh, to live on Sugar lots of great stories from the quarters at The Belvedere, anxiety that we’ll never re- of tomatoes with a blue rib- price. Later in the week, it Mountain with the barkers Cleveland sports scene. He a premier senior living fa- ally know if our 6 year old bon around it, guess again. was combine derby, and the colored balloons, knew them all – stars like cility. Our question to him roof actually suffered hail- Jim Brown and broadcast- after Sierra accepted his storm damage until it actu- ers like Howard Cosell, proposal: “Will you two ally starts leaking some- Dolgan offers an entertain- move back here to The where down the road. Yes, ing presentation for men’s Belvedere in 50 years?” we did have our insurance groups or a community talk. Joel’s response: “We’d love inspector come out. He con- Give him a call at 440-944- to!” Congratulations and tradicted a roofing 7303. His new book, “The best wishes to a lovely fam- estimator’s analysis by say- Sportswriter who Punched ily. ing our shingles were still Sam McDowell,” is pub- UP ON THE ROOF: solid. But who do you be- lished by the Kent State How much damage did a 10 lieve? University Press. With 100 minute hail storm in Bay Continued on page 4 Going Into Extra Innings: A Crusher with A “Crush” Brings Wedding Bells Residents of The was really nervous,” shared With the Crushers’ final Belvedere of Westlake Joel, “but she said ‘YES!’” regular season game sched- raised their champagne Staff and residents of uled for September 5th, Joel glasses amid cheers and The Belvedere couldn’t wait and Sierra are looking to the well wishes in celebration of to congratulate the happy future. Sierra plans to com- the engagement of their couple. The following day, plete her degree in nursing “summer son” Joel Collins they gathered in the dining at Liberty University in to his girlfriend of one and area to celebrate, presenting Lynchburg, Virginia where a half years, Sierra Sierra with a beautiful bou- the couple hopes to settle. Gallardo. quet of sunflowers. Resi- Joel would like to finish his Joel, a catcher with the dent Anna McCormick gave degree in journalism and Lake Erie Crushers, has a heartfelt toast, wishing the remain in baseball in some been living with his unique couple a long and happy life capacity, whether playing, host family at The Belved- together. “Never go to bed scouting or coaching. We ere since signing with the mad, stay friends and be wish them the best! Frontier League baseball there for each other,” she team this spring. Sierra and lovingly advised while ev- 3-year-old son Brody have eryone raised their cham- been regular visitors to The pagne glasses. Stealing the Sunday Sounds Belvedere over the summer show, Brody echoed Joel’s The Friends of Porter and last week, after Sierra proposal by getting down on Public Library invite you to arrived in Westlake, Joel one knee and taking his attend their Sunday Sounds surprised her with his down- mom’s hand as the room program featuring Paul on-one knee proposal. “I erupted in applause. Petric, classical guitarist. Paul will present “An after- noon of Albeniz, Granados, and Paganini” Sept. 19 at 2 Please help......help......Please p.m., in the Porter Room at Westlake Porter Public Li- brary, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Paul is on the faculty at Hiram College. He began playing at age nine, and per- forming at age thirteen. Five years later he began conservatory training at the University of Akron. He holds Bachelor and Master of Guitar Performance De- grees from that institution. Mr. Petric was a two- time winner of the Tuesday Musical Classical Guitar Birthright of Lorain County is currently in need of the following Competition, and placed items: A Rocking Chair; Sleepers 0-3, & 3-6 months; All sizes of Socks; second in the 1985 All sizes of Boys and Girls Underwear; Formula: Isomil, Similac Advance, Alimentum, Nutramigen; Baby Bottles: 4 oz & 8 oz; All sizes M.T.N.A. Classical Guitar of Diapers. Competition. He was also Birthright of Lorain County’s aim is to help the distressed pregnant mother feel supported, accepted, hopeful and encouraged. a prizewinner in the 1989 If you would like more information, please call 440-324-9566. G.F.A. competition. Birthright of Lorain County is located at 2136 North Ridge Road in Elyria (near St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church). This event is free and open to the public. Refresh- “Where Love Is, Miracles Happen.” Thank you! ments will be served at the conclusion of the perfor- mance. 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