Bay Men's Club presents 'Baytoberfest' fundraiser, Sept. 29

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WEST SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

Chamber welcomes new 

teachers, administrators 

to Westlake, Bay Village 

Anne Pyros, the new director of human 

resources for Westlake City Schools, introduces 

herself at the chamber luncheon on Aug. 

14. Also pictured are Westlake Schools 

Superintendent Dan Keenan and Chamber 

Executive Director John Sobolewski. 

by Andrew Mangels 

On Tuesday, Aug. 14, the West Shore Chamber 

of Commerce hosted their annual Welcome 

New Teacher Luncheon at the Westlake 

Holiday Inn. The luncheon is organized by the 

Chamber’s Education Committee and is designed 

to recognize and welcome new teachers into the 

Westlake and Bay Village communities. 

Twenty-five new teachers attended the luncheon 

and represented a wide range of grade levels 

and subject areas. For the second year in a row the 

luncheon was sponsored by Fairview Hospital. 

State Rep. Nan Baker, as the featured guest 

speaker, talked about how job creation and education 

are absolutely critical to the future of Ohio. She 

gave an overview of the legislation that has either 

been passed or is being considered that has helped 

Ohio soar from a dismal 47th place to the No. 2 job 

creator in the country in just 18 short months, even 

as our country’s economy continues to struggle. 

New Bay Village Teachers 

Normandy Elementary School welcomes art 

teacher Wendy Fortunato, music teacher Elaine 

Dwyer and second-grade teachers Anne Hart and 

Margaret Mills. Laura Godfray and Emily Williams 

will be teaching first grade and Don Barton will be 

teaching physical education. 

Molly Newman is the new individual/small 

group instructor and intervention specialist at 

Westerly Elementary. 

New to Bay Middle School are Maureen 

(McGuire) Scheel, individual/small group 

instructor and intervention 

specialist; Carol Brajdic, eighthgrade 

math; and Ashlee King, 

sixth-grade science teacher and 

literacy specialist. 

» See CHAMBER, page 4 

Flag raised in 

honor of beloved 

Westlake couple 

by Dave Pfister and Lysa Stanton 

The next time you visit the historic Clague 

House Museum, you may notice the new 

flag pole just to the right of the front door. 

The Westlake Historical Society dedicated this 

flag pole on Saturday, Aug. 11, to the memory 

of longtime Westlake residents and outstanding 

society members Bill and Jean Robishaw. 

During the ceremony, Westlake Mayor 

Dennis Clough read a quote by President Abraham 

Lincoln to describe the Robishaws: “I like to 

see a man proud of the place in which he lives. 

I like to see a man live so that his place will be 

proud of him.” 

Also speaking during the ceremony were 

Westlake Schools Superintendent Dan Keenan 

and Westlake Assistant Planning Director William 

Krause. A representative from Congressman 

Dennis Kucinich’s office was in attendance with 

a presentation. 

Bill and Jean were married for 67 years until 

her passing in 2010. After Bill passed away earlier 

this year, Westlake Historical Society President 

Lysa Stanton proposed the idea of honoring the 

Robishaws with the flag pole based on several 

conversations she had earlier with Bill. 

» See ROBISHAW, page 18 

CBS News correspondent 

Jim Axelrod to visit Westlake 

The Friends of Westlake Porter Public 

Library, Westlake City Schools and 

St. John Medical Center will present 

CBS correspondent Jim Axelrod on 

Saturday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Westlake 

Performing Arts Center. Axelrod will discuss 

his book “In the Long Run.” Copies 

will be available for purchase and signing. 

“In the Long Run” is the story of 

Axelrod’s quest to run the 2009 New York 

Marathon and beat his late father’s finish 

times doing it. With his personal and professional 

lives at a crossroads, his effort 

becomes about more than a marathon and 

running – it ultimately is about confronting 

change, life lessons the dead can still teach us, and finding happiness. 

Axelrod is an Emmy Award-winning national correspondent for 

CBS News, appearing on “CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley” and 

other CBS News broadcasts. He served as chief White House correspondent 

from 2006 to 2009, and has covered a broad range of stories, 

including the war in Iraq, the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, the 2004 

and 2008 presidential elections, the Balkans War and the aftermath of 

the 2000 presidential election. 

The Westlake Performing Arts Center is located at 27830 Hilliard 

Blvd. in Westlake (behind Westlake High School). Seating will be on a first 

come, first served basis. 

From left, Dave Pfister, Will Krause and Dan Keenan perform 

the inaugural flag raising at the Robishaw memorial flag 

pole recently installed on the Clague House lawn. 

CBS News 

Correspondent Jim 

Axelrod will visit 

Westlake in September 

to discuss his book “In 

the Long Run.” 

Bay Men’s Club 

presents ‘Baytoberfest’ 

fundraiser, Sept. 29 

by Eric Eakin 

Achtung, Bay Men’s Club members, 

family and friends: Get ready to get 

your oompah on. 

The club’s annual scholarship fundraiser, 

this year entitled “Baytoberfest,” 

will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, starting 

at 6 p.m. at the Bay Lodge, 492 Bradley Rd. 

The event will feature a fantastic 

German-themed dinner with craft beers 

and wine; a reverse raffle (all ticketholders 

have a chance to win $1,000); live music; 

cornhole tournament and a silent auction 

with some great items. 

Dress is German casual; lederhosen 

optional. 

All proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship 

program, which awards scholarships 

to worthy Bay Village seniors. 

Tickets are $50 per person and 

purchase information can be found 

at www.baymensclub.org or by calling 

440-829-6467.

2 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 21 AUGUST 2012 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Aug. 21, 7 p.m. 

Westlake Democratic Club 

State Senator Michael Skindell will update us on 

the ongoing legislation in the Ohio Senate. He will 

inform us about his recent nomination and campaign 

for the Ohio Supreme Court. This will be a 

very interesting meeting. Bring along your friends 

and neighbors. Beverages provided. 

Church of the Redeemer UCC, 23500 Center Ridge 

Rd., Westlake 

Aug. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Free Community Meal 

Please join us for a free, hot meal served around 

tables in friendship, laughter and connectedness. 

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and dinner is served 

continuously from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come for great 

food and good company. 

Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center 

Ridge Rd. 

Aug. 25, 5-6:30 p.m. 

Free Community Meal 

A time and a place to come together for food, 

friendship and good conversation! Serving 5-6:30 

p.m. Free to all, the church is accessible to the 

physically challenged, no carry outs. 

Clague Road UCC, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted 

Aug. 26, 6 p.m. 

Families Anonymous 

This free 12-step program meets every Sunday 

and is designed for family members of those who 

have drug, alcohol or behavioral 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 your loved one’s unresolved 

problems. This meeting is for YOU. Help 

and hope is a meeting away! 

CrossPointe Community Church, 1800 Columbia Rd., 

Westlake 

View more events and post your own for FREE on 

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Aug. 28, 7:30-8:30 a.m. 

Tuesday Morning Talkers 

Would you like to develop communication and 

leadership skills within a supportive environment? 

Please be our guest on Tuesday mornings and 

gain the tools, resources and support you need 

from Toastmasters International. For more info, 

visit tmt.toastmastersclubs.org or contact Betsy 

McKinney at 440-835-0030 or Doreen Dever Papajcik 

at 440-899-9479. 

Bay United Methodist Church, 29931 Lake Rd. 

Aug. 29, 7-8 p.m. 

Drumming for Health for Those Touched by 

Cancer 

Learn about the positive health effects of drumming 

and join a community of others facing 

cancer. Learn how to express yourself and reduce 

stress at the same time. Drums are provided. Advance 

registration is required, 216-595-9546. 

The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake 

Aug. 31, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Bay Village Household Hazardous Waste & 

Computer Round-up 

Household Hazardous Waste materials that are 

marked as dangerous, caustic, or flammable. 

No latex paint. (Latex paint can be air dried and 

placed in the regular trash pick-up.) All hazardous 

waste MUST be in its original marked container. 

Computers and related equipment, and tires may 

also be dropped off. 

Bay Village Service Garage, 31300 Naigle Rd. 

Aug. 31, 4:30 p.m. 

Lutheran West Unveiling Bash & BBQ 

Lutheran West is pleased to invite the Greater 

Cleveland community to a family celebration to 

be held in conjunction with Lutheran West’s first 

home football game. This event will highlight the 

dedication of the school’s new football and baseball 

fields, as well as the unveiling of the school’s 

capital campaign. Evening festivities begin at 4:30 

p.m., prior to the start of the football game and 

will include live music and a country BBQ. The 

evening will wrap up with a fireworks grand finale 

after the game. 

Lutheran West, 3850 Linden Rd., Rocky River 

Sept. 1, 8:30 a.m. 

North Coast Challenge 

This annual Westlake event includes a 5-mile 

race, a 2-mile walk and a kids’ fun run. This event 

helps to raise money for local charities. Food and 

refreshments as well as musical entertainment 

and children’s activities are also part of this family 

event. A health and fitness expo will take place 

from 8-11:30 a.m. 

St. John Medical Center, 29000 Center Ridge Rd., 

Westlake 

Sept. 5, 1-2:30 p.m. 

Genealogical Research Assistance 

Member volunteers of the Cuyahoga West Chapter, 

Ohio Genealogical Society will offer free genealogical 

research assistance to the public. If you 

need help getting started or have come to a brick 

wall in your quest, just bring what information you 

have collected thus far, to this help session. 

Computer Lab, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 

Center Ridge Rd. 

Sept. 6, 8 p.m. 

Bay Village Community Band Benefit 

BVCB Inc. and Huntington Playhouse present a 

benefit performance of “The All Night Strut!” Tickets 

are $20 in advance, $25 at the door; contact 

Jim and Teresa Brewer at 440-835-2164 for tickets. 

Reception at 7 p.m., performance begins at 8 p.m. 

Proceeds support the programming of the Bay 

Village Community Band. 

Huntington Playhouse, 28601 Lake Rd., Bay Village 

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5-mile run, 2-mile walk and 

University Hospitals kids’ fun run 

for charity 

Race registration, complete sponsorship opportunities 

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Saturday, September 1, 2012 

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CHAMBER continued from front page 

And last but not least, Bay High School welcomes 

math teacher Caitlyn Holleran and language arts 

teacher Elizabeth Moffat. 

New Westlake Teachers 

Bassett and Hilliard elementary schools welcome 

new kindergarten teacher Kayleigh Bildstein. Melissa 

Graham, fourth-grade literacy specialist, will be at 

Dover Elementary and Lindsey Bigeck, intervention 

and literacy specialist, will be at Hilliard Elementary. 

Parkside Intermediate School welcomes music 

teacher Joni DiRienzo and Lee Burneson Middle School 

welcomes Adeena Sedlak-Horne, guidance counselor. 

New at Westlake High School are French teacher 

Laura Emmer, German teacher Kristen Harter, along 

with mathematics teacher Megan Mental. 

At the district level, Kerry Brickman will be the 

elementary guidance counselor at Hilliard and Holly 

Lane elementary schools. Ray Glen is the new Westlake 

Schools psychologist and Alexandra Golem will be 

teaching French and Spanish at Hilliard and Holly Lane. 

David Kocevar is the new director of business affairs 

and Katherine LaBatte is the new English as a Second 

Language (ESL) teacher. Anne Pyros is the new director 

of human resources. Elizabeth Trifon will be teaching 

French at Bassett and Hilliard and Kelsy Wermer will be 

teaching Spanish at Dover and Holly Lane. 

The new teachers were presented a gift bag filled 

with items donated by the following local businesses 

that are members of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce: 

Amica, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, The 

Applegate Company, Buca Di Beppo, Cleveland Clinic, 

Cuyahoga Community College Westshore Campus, 

Cuyahoga County Public Library Bay Village Branch, 

Energizer, Fairview Hospital, ING, Jimmy John’s, 

Lorain County Community College, Madison Eye 

Care, #1 Express Car Wash, Orthopaedic Associates, 

Panera, Pizza By Robert, The Rusty Barrel, University 

of Akron – Lakewood, Westlake Porter Public Library 

and Westlake Village. 

The newly-hired teachers for the Bay Village City Schools at the West Shore Chamber of Commerce luncheon. 

New teachers and staff of the Westlake City Schools were welcomed by chamber members on Aug. 13. 

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University Hospitals extended 

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UH Fertility Center West opened 

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The UH Fertility Center West 

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West. “Fertility treatment often 

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sporting views 

Pavlov’s dog pound 

by Jeff Bing 

Ever wonder just why you follow Cleveland 

sports fully knowing that you are likely to 

be disappointed yet again – for the umpteenth 

time? Ever wonder what guys like Freud, 

Jung, and maybe even Pavlov would classify you 

as, if they had the chance? Hmm...I see you shaking 

your head ‘no’ while reaching for a No. 2 pencil 

at the same time. Frankly, I’m concerned about 

you already. 

Here’s the deal: I will ask you a series of 

sports-related questions. Your job: Answer them. 

Take all the time you need. However, if you’re still 

contemplating the best answer for question No. 2 

by the time the next issue of the Observer comes 

out, you’re taking this a bit too seriously. 

When you’re done, I’ll analyze your answers 

and tell you how far out-of-touch you are. 

1) How long have you followed Cleveland sports? 

A) < 5 years 

B) > 5 years but < 10 years 

C) > 10 years but < 20 years 

D) > 20 years 

E) What the heck do the symbols 

“” mean? 

2) The franchise most likely to reach the playoffs 

the soonest is the: 

A) Browns 

B) Cavs 

C) Indians 

D) Gladiators 

E) Rockers (or Crunch) (or 

Barons) 

3) Best owner of a Cleveland sports franchise 

in last 20 years? (Yes, I realize Jimmy Haslam is 

undefeated, and thank you.) 

A) Dick Jacobs 

B) Dan Gilbert 

C) Gordon Gund 

D) Art Modell 

E) Larry Dolan 

4) MATCHING: Match the former Cleveland franchise 

with its sport: 

A) Spiders 1) Baseball 

B) Crusaders 2) Hockey 

C) Pipers 3) Basketball 

D) Gladiators* 4) Football 

E) Green Horde 5) Rugby 

(not Hornet!) 

* It’s only a matter of time 

5) Who is the starting quarterback for the Browns? 

A) Brandon Weeden 

B) Colt McCoy 

C) Seneca Wallace 

D) Bernie Kosar 

One Senior’s Opinion 

Finding joy in simple beauty 

by Dianne Borowski 

I 

can’t believe school is starting. This summer 

just flew by. If I really think about it, my life 

seems to have flown by. I’m a senior citizen... 

seems impossible but true. 

I can still see my young self in Grandpa’s backyard 

with a book, a blanket and a glass of lemonade, 

hanging out with the hydrangeas. Summer in 

Grandpa’s back yard was a riot of color. It seemed 

that every flower imaginable grew there. He had 

iris, daisies, gladiolas, bleeding hearts, asters, violets, 

peonies, pansies, petunias and, of course, his 

beloved roses. 

Birds, bees, and butterflies were there in 

abundance. I never realized how lucky I was to 

E) Otto Graham 

6) Who is Roberto Hernandez, really? 

A) A lousy pitcher, by any name 

B) Fausto Carmona 

C) Josh Tomlin 

D) Lily Tomlin 

E) Wile E. Coyote 

7) Where were the just-completed Olympics held? 

A) England 

B) United Kingdom 

C) Great Britain 

D) Great Scott 

E) Mediocre Britain 

8) If you batted ten times and had three hits, that 

would make you: 

A) A .300 hitter 

B) A .700 non-hitter 

C) Better than anyone on the Indians 

D) Better than everyone else, period. 

E) Would you repeat the 

question? 

9) A train leaves Cleveland traveling at 60 mph, 

while one simultaneously leaves London at 120 

mph. When will they intersect? 

A) Never 

B) Half past three 

C) 31, except February, which has 28 

D) A & B are correct 

E) All except the wrong one are correct 

10) The last question! I’m thinking of a number 

between one and ten. What is it? 

A) Seven 

B) Eleven 

C) The square root of 101 

D) That’s easy. You take the sine of 

113 and divide it by the 

cosigner of my car loan. 

E) Can I go to the bathroom? 

Okay...Pencils down! That wasn’t so bad, 

now was it? The answers are calculated as follows 

(with the exception of No. 4): For each question 

you selected answer A, give yourself 4 points. If 

you selected answer B, give yourself 3 points; C = 2 

points, and so on. For question No. 4, give yourself 

a point for each correct answer (Hint: the team and 

respective sport are directly across from each other). 

You can amass a total of 41 points if you are of 

“Genius” status. Here’s how it breaks down: 36-41 

points, “Expert”; 32-35, Certified “Know-it-all”; 

28-31, Certified “Know-some-of-it-all”; 24-27, 

Knows very little; < 24, De-certified Imbecile. 

Didn’t do as well as you’d hoped? Don’t feel 

bad - Sigmund Freud only scored a 26. Hey...I had 

to test it on somebody! 

Jeff welcomes all feedback and suggestions, pro or 

con, which may be sent to editor@wbvobserver.com. 

be surrounded by so much beauty for so much 

of my childhood. 

Although I didn’t inherit Grandpa’s green 

thumb, I do love flowers. Some of mine may be 

of the artificial kind but that’s OK. I don’t have to 

water them. I struggle to keep three small violet 

plants alive. These are some of the things which 

bring me pleasure. 

As a senior citizen, I strive to stay happy 

and content. I hope that my fellow seniors 

surround themselves with things that bring 

them joy and help them be happy. It doesn’t 

take much, a vase of artificial flowers, a colorful 

picture on the wall, visits with family and 

friends. Smiling helps, it’s contagious. Stay 

cool and be happy. 

health & wellness 

It takes a village 

by Kathy W. 

In the Aug. 7 issue of the 

Observer, reader Shirlee 

Mangan wrote an letter 

titled “The Silent Epidemic of 

Drug Abuse.” She wrote: “As 

a mother and grandmother, I 

guess I wanted to believe that 

the rumors I have been hearing 

about the use of drugs among 

young people are untrue, and 

just that – rumors.” 

Don’t we all want to believe 

those are “rumors”? Unfortunately, 

as she surmised, and as 

many of us already know, young 

people – ranging from middle 

school children to young adults 

– are experimenting and abusing 

alcohol and other drugs in 

our community. Just like every 

suburb today – it’s everywhere. 

In particular, prescription 

pain reliever abuse has 

become a major area of concern 

in recent years. Taken as 

prescribed, pain relievers effectively 

manage pain. In some 

people, however, prescription 

pain relievers can also affect 

the brain’s pleasure regions, 

causing euphoria or feelings of 

well-being. This is why they are 

abused. 

But painkillers are narcotic 

drugs, called opioids, and 

when used improperly, can be 

highly addictive and have the 

Hospice fundraising walk 

Sept. 9 at Cleveland Zoo 

by Laurie Henrichsen 

The Westlake office of 

Hospice of the Western 

Reserve invites 

local residents to join them 

at the first annual “Walk to 

Remember” at the Cleveland 

MetroParks Zoo on 

Sunday, Sept. 9, 7:30 a.m. to 

noon. Advance registration is 

required at www.hospicewr. 

org/walk. 

Walkers need not have a 

family member in hospice care 

to participate. Each walker is 

asked to raise a minimum of $25 

from sponsors payable the day 

of the walk. (Simply ask 5 friends 

to each contribute $5.) Registration 

includes all-day admission 

to the Zoo and the Rainforest, a 

complimentary pancake breakfast, 

entertainment, prizes, 

goody bags and more! 

“We will be walking to 

honor the memory of our 

loved ones while supporting 

the special services we offer 

that are not fully funded by 

Medicare or insurance, such 

as pediatric care, crisis intervention 

and bereavement 

same physical and psychological 

effect as heroin. And since 

heroin is a cheaper alternative, 

more young people are switching 

to heroin. 

Shirlee also wanted to 

know “How can we end this 

epidemic?” That’s a very good 

question and not one that is 

easy to answer. 

There are things, however, 

we can do as parents and a 

community. We can become 

more cognizant on what is 

going on around us by becoming 

involved. Involvement 

comes in many forms and one 

way is to educate ourselves 

about the community alcohol 

and other drug issues. 

For chemical substance 

abuse/addiction isn’t just a 

youth or family problem – it 

is a community issue too. And 

because we are a caring community, 

we will do what it takes 

to help each other. 

On Wednesday, Nov. 

7, at 7 p.m. we will have an 

opportunity to learn more 

about alcohol and other drug 

use and what we can do, by 

attending a community-wide 

forum called “B.A.Y. Matters – 

Protecting Our Youth, Protecting 

Our Community” at the 

Bay High School auditorium. 

Watch the Observer for more 

news to come. 

counseling in schools, the 

granting of wishes for seriously 

ill patients and providing 

music, art and massage 

therapy to our patients and 

their caregivers,” said Denise 

Buras, community facility 

coordinator of the agency’s 

Westlake office. 

Participants are encouraged 

to bring photos or 

mementos (non-returnable 

only) to post on a special 

memorial tribute board. 

Raffle tickets are also available 

online and the day of the 

walk for $10 each for a chance 

to win a sporty 1937 Jaguar 

Replicar donated by a former 

patient’s family. The winning 

ticket will be drawn at the Zoo. 

“We’re really pulling out 

all the stops to make this a 

fun-filled and memorable day 

for everyone,” Buras said. “In 

addition to the two-mile walk, 

we’re planning lots of special 

activities for families, including 

a make-and-take crafts 

area for kids, live musical 

entertainment, face painting, 

the St. Ignatius Circus Club, a 

photo booth and more.” 



Musings from the middle 

Big changes 

by Audrey Ray, fifth-grader at Bay 

Middle School 

Wow! Summer has gone by fast! 

Now there are only a few days 

left until the new school year 

begins! If you have been looking for my 

column this summer, I decided to take 

the summer off from writing articles. 

I took the time off because I felt like a 

needed a break after all the stuff I had 

done with the Aqua Girls and the Global 

Finals Competition. After taking the 

summer off, I feel like I am ready for the 

challenge of writing for my column again. 

I can’t believe the school year is starting 

in a few days. I have so many changes 

coming this year. I am entering the fifth 

grade and that means I am starting 

middle school! I am not sure how I feel 

about this big change except that I have 

mixed feelings about it. 

First of all, I can’t wait to meet my 

teachers. I have Ms. Mullarkey, Mrs. 

Mitchell, Mr. Sherwood, Mrs. Lion and 

Mrs. Battershell. People have said that 

they are all nice. Having five teachers is 

going to be a lot different from one or two. 

I’m looking forward to switching classes 

and having a new teacher for each subject. 

I just hope that I don’t get lost! 

I’m mainly nervous because Bay 

Middle School is really big. There are so 

many hallways and doors that I don’t feel 

like I know where I’m going at all! I’m glad 

they have signs that label the 5th, 6th, 7th 

and 8th grade hallways. That should help, 

but then I worry that I will have trouble 

opening my locker. I have practiced, but 

sometimes I still can’t get it opened. 

My friends and I are excited to decorate 

our lockers. We are planning to cover 

the lockers with design paper, mirrors, 

magnets, memo boards, and I even know 

someone who has a clock. Do you know 

you can also buy a chandelier, a rug and 

a curtain? I was not allowed to buy any 

of those things because my mom thinks 

those things are not necessary. 

Another cool thing about middle 

school is I can play a band instrument. 

I am planning to play the trumpet but 

am also interested in percussion. I live 

near the high school and every time I 

hear the band play I can hear the drums 

and the trumpets, and they sound like 

so much fun. 

Perhaps the biggest change coming 

up for me this year is I will be moving to 

South Africa for eight months beginning 

in January with my family. My dad got a 

Fulbright Scholarship to study in the Cape 

Town area and we are all going with him. 

I think it will be an amazing experience 

for me but I will miss Bay and my friends. 

My mom is planning to home-school me 

while we are there so we can go places and 

do things that we can’t do here in Bay Village. 

I will write more about South Africa 

as we get closer to when we leave. 

One more change is the name of my 

column. Sadly, I’m not a fourth-grader 

anymore. Now that I’m in middle school, 

my new column name is: “Musings from 

the Middle.” 

I think the changes coming up for 

me this year seem scary now, but once 

they are all over, I will probably look back 

and wonder why I spent so much time 

worrying. 

The Village Foundation names treasurer 

by Eileen Vernon 

Barbara A. Waddle has been elected 

to serve as treasurer of The Village 

Foundation. Ms. Waddle is 

a retired financial analyst of the Toledo 

and Twinsburg Chrysler Corporation 

plants. She replaces Laura Keck, whose 

resignation was accepted with regret 

this month. Ms. Keck took a position 

in Solon. 

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corporation that supports 

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Is it depression or just the case 

of the blues? 

by Kristi Vaughn, LSW 

It is not unusual to deny depression 

when someone asks or even when 

you question yourself about feelings 

of depression. The concept of depression 

and the negative connotations that come 

along with it historically have made it 

“taboo.” The good news is that in today’s 

world it is becoming more acceptable to 

talk about, accept and pursue treatment. 

But how do you know the difference 

between clinical depression and 

a case of the blues? When considering 

this question you must look to both the 

severity and duration of symptoms. Are 

the symptoms so hard to deal with that 

they are causing problems in everyday 

life (severity)? Are the symptoms present 

daily and are they lasting for more than 

two weeks (duration)? 

The following are some common 

signs to look for when trying to determine 

if you or your loved one is experiencing 

depression; but remember, one major 

difference between depression and the 

blues lies in the severity and duration of 

the symptoms: 

• Sleeping too much or not enough. (Pay 

attention to previously-normal sleep 

patterns that are now disrupted.) 

• Losing interest in activities that once 

brought joy (such as no longer wanting 

to go play cards, not having interest in 

the lives of loved ones or having no interest 

in a longtime favorite TV program). 

• Having ongoing sadness or feelings 

of emptiness. (These feelings seem to 

continue even after the original cause 

of the bad mood has been resolved or 

time goes by.) 

• Crying daily or very frequently. (The 

crying may come out of nowhere with 

no obvious reason. Crying every day is 

not normal.) 

• Feeling worthless, helpless and hopeless 

(constant pessimistic mood, 

everything is wrong or their fault). 

READER’s letters 

A story about Daisy 

A few months ago, my family 

brought me a very small little dog 

(Daisy), only six months old, because 

my little dog of many years had passed 

away last year and they knew just how 

much I missed my Charmin (like the 

toilet paper!). 

Daisy was a doll, part Chiw and part 

Dacsy...apparently she had been literally 

thrown out in a trash bin, with four 

of her siblings, and left to die. A kind 

person heard the pups crying and found 

them, took them to a vet for checkups 

and shots, paying for this with her own 

money. She also notified the authorities. 

I had Daisy for about nine days, and 

realized that perhaps she was a little too 

active for me, living in an apartment, and 

having to run with her many, many times 

a day. But I found a wonderful home for 

her! A young friend who works with my 

daughter in a care facility had a loss in 

her family and was searching for a small 

dog for comfort and companionship, 

• Increase in fatigue and decreased 

energy (complaints of no energy to get 

things done, may even move slower 

and have slow reaction time). 

• Problems with concentrating, remembering 

details and decision making. 

(The person may forget appointments, 

misplace things, defer decisions to other 

people and/or make financial errors.) 

• Loss of appetite or eating too much. 

(Look for changes in eating patterns 

such as skipping meals, picking at 

food, lying about food intake, loss of 

interest in cooking or previously-loved 

foods, weight gain or loss.) 

• Persistent complaints about aches and 

pains and/or problems with digestion. 

(Look for patterns of increased use of 

pain medication, increased use of alcohol 

and increased doctor visits.) 

• Increase in agitation and/or restlessness. 

(The person may be more irritable, 

easily angered over minor things, 

lashing out at loved ones, unable to 

relax or sit still.) 

• Talking about wanting to die or even 

suicidal thoughts (comments like, “I 

wish I was dead,” “You’d be better off 

without me,” “I just want to end it all” 

or “Soon I won’t be around.”) Keep your 

eyes open for behaviors that indicate 

the person is going to harm himself; 

such as buying a gun, stashing pills or 

blatant comments on how he plans 

to follow through on ending things. 

If you think your loved one is serious 

about suicide, do not leave him alone; 

keep him safe until you can get him 

to the doctor or therapist. Or call 911 

or a suicide hotline – National Suicide 

Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255. 

Since many people with depression 

are in denial, getting your loved one 

to agree to a doctor visit based on the 

chronic physical symptoms rather than 

the depression symptoms will allow you 

to also report the depression indicators 

and get treatment if necessary. 

and also to train as a “therapy” dog at 

the care facility she works in. 

The match was made in heaven, I 

am happy to say, and the residents of the 

care facility look forward to seeing this 

adorable little brown, black and white 

dog with the unending wagging tail come 

running down the hall to visit them! 

I have never seen a cat open doors, 

but this one jumps up to turn knobs, 

and visits all the residents daily...he also 

knows how to operate the elevators, to 

the frustration of staff members. 

The only difficulty here is Oscar the 

cat, who has been an inhabitant there 

for many years and defends his territory. 

I am a volunteer there, for many years, 

and I have witnessed some very strange 

behavior when Oscar decides to get his 

own way! 

I thought readers would like to read 

about a truly awesome ending to a sad 

beginning, in the life of a little dog. 

– Shirlee Mangan, Bay Village 



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Westlake Corporate Challenge teams compete, help charities 

Nine local companies participated over four days 

at the Westlake Recreation Center in various 

teaming-building events to earn the title of 2012 

Westlake Corporate Challenge Champion. In its sixth 

year, the challenge has companies compete in numerous 

events ranging from a food drive to sand volleyball 

to cardboard boat races to bowling. 

The friendly challenge includes events for all skill 

levels of individuals from participating companies. 

Contestants can compete in events as diverse as golf or 

puzzle-solving. 

Participating in this year’s challenge were: Alego 

Health, Applied Companies, City of Westlake, Corsaro & 

Associates, Fidelity Investments, Scott Fetzer Co., Sea- 

Land Chemical Co., Western Enterprises and Westlake 

Village. 

Besides the tests of athletic prowess, the challenge 

also included a more tasty competition – pie baking, 

judged by Nancy Kristy, Bob Trapp and Observer publisher 

Denny Wendell. The recipe for the unanimous winner, a 

Black Bottom German Chocolate Pie entered by Sea-land 

Chemical, is provided below. 

The good-natured challenge was won by Alego 

Health with 1,700 total points, 250 more points than 

last year’s champion. 

“ We congratulate all the teams in this year’s challenge, 

the largest so far, and look forward to more teams 

next year,” said Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough. 

Teams compete in the 2012 Westlake Corporate Challenge. 

Photos by Ann Dolinga 

Black Bottom German 

Chocolate Pie 

by Mary Lee Gorbett, 

Sea-Land Chemical Co. 

Crust for 9-inch pie: 

• 1 cup flour 

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted 

butter 

• 1/4 cup sugar 

• 3/4 cup toasted pecan 

pieces and coconut mixture 

(Toast additional 

mixture for topping.) 

Soften butter. Toast 

coconut and pecan pieces in 

a dry frying pan until toasted, 

being careful not to burn. 

Combine flour, butter, sugar 

and toasted pecan/coconut 

mixture until it starts to hold 

together. Press into bottom 

and up the side of a 9” pie 

pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 

18 minutes. Do not overbake. 

If top is browning too 

much, cover with sheet of 

foil. Should have a slight 

beige tinge. Cool. 

Ganache: 

• 4 oz. German Chocolate 

Bar 

• 1/3 cup heavy cream 

Break chocolate pieces 

into a bowl. Heat heavy 

cream in saucepan until you 

see bubbles at the rim. Pour 

immediately over chocolate 

pieces and stir until dissolved. 

Refrigerate about 

15 minutes until it starts to 

set. Whip the ganache until 

some air is incorporated and 

able to stand on its own, a 

few minutes. Pour and 

spread into prepared crust. 

Filling: 

• 4 oz. German Chocolate 

bar 

• 1/3 cup of milk (divided) 

• 2 Tbsp. sugar 

• 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese 

• 8 oz. container Cool Whip 

(additional Cool Whip for 

topping) 

Soften cream cheese. 

Measure 1/3 cup of milk. 

Break chocolate into pieces 

into saucepan and add 2 

Tbsp. of the measured 1/3 

cup of milk. Heat until just 

melted. Stir and cool. Cream 

softened cream cheese and 

sugar. Add remaining measured 

milk and cooled chocolate 

mixture. Beat until 

smooth. Fold in 8 oz. Cool 

Whip and spoon into prepared 

pan over the ganache 

being careful not to disturb 

the chocolate layer. 

Topping: 

Swirl Cool Whip on 

top of pie. Sprinkle with the 

pecan/coconut mixture and 

some chocolate curls. Refrigerate 

a few hours until chilled. 

Enjoy! 

Alego Health took the first-place trophy in the 2012 Westlake Corporate Challenge. Pictured 

are team members, l-to-r: Rob Dickson, Mallory Burgess, Caitlin Longstaff, Brian Borrhello, Tim 

McDonnell, Westlake Recreation Center Manager Bob DeMinico, Sheri Camloh, Joe Paoletto, 

Jonathan Levoy, Aslan Levoy and Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough. 

Westlake STEM students fare well at state fair 

Westlake High School senior 

Nicole Klidas, pictured below, 

won a Best of Show award for her 

weed trimmer propane conversion 

project at the recent 

Ohio State Fair Technology & 

Engineering Showcase. Senior 

Kalin Ngo won the Outstanding 

Award for her ergonomically 

designed rocking chair. The two 

were part of the school’s STEM, 

Engineering & Technology 

Education Department group 

to compete at the fair. 

Other WHS students 

winning a blue ribbon award 

of merit were: Bill Abersold, 

Scott Michaud, Matt Hall, 

Jacob Lemanowicz, Paige 

Rimko, Kartik Sastry, Nicholas 

Button, Nathan Bauer, Dylan 

Komorowski, Justin Jazwa and 

Jacob Hoffman. 

The Westlake High School 

display won the Award of Excellence 

trophy for the best technology 

exhibit. 


Annual CFA art 

show award 

winners named 


by Louise Seeholzer 

Choosing winners from the rich 

deposit of entries for the “Community 

of Fine Arts,” the annual 

juried art show presented by the Westlake-Westshore 

Arts Council, is always 

a challenge. This year judges faced the 

added dimension of dealing with the 

largest collection of works in the show’s 

13-year history. 

Four professional artists, Neil Doren, 

Mike Guyot, Bill Mannion and Robert 

Moyer, judged the entries in four categories. 

A $150 cash award was made for the 

first-place choice in each of the categories. 

The awards were made as follows. 

“Summer Breeze” by Laura 

Watilo Blake 

Watercolor: First place - Marie Sovacool, 

“Dusty Job.” Honorable Mention – 

Polly Barrett, “Abstraction”; Christine England, 

“Jane”; Mary Ann Popovich, “Cyclamen”; 

Ken Marshall, “Pacific Northwest” 

Oil/Acrylic: First place – Barbara 

Hall, “Frozen Vapor.” Honorable Mention 

– Gusztav Veres, “Still Life with Eggs”; 

“Frozen Vapor” by Barbara 

Hall 

Barbara Cawley, “East 

4th Blues” 

Drawing/Pastels: 

First place – Paul Collander, 

“Sue’s Clouds.” 

Honorable Mention 

– Zoe Murphy, “Girl & 

Fish”; Richard Fekete, 

“Mountain Chickadee” 

Photography: 

First place – Laura 

Watilo Blake, 

“Summer Breeze.” 

Honorable Mention – 

Marcello Mellino, “The Bubble Merchant”; 

Betty Lou Curatolo, “Vigil”; Casey McAllester, 

“Puntos de Vista” 

The collection of 110 original works 

by 52 amateur and professional artists 

were on display for two weeks through 

Aug. 18 at Westlake Porter Public Library. 

Jean Povinelli, who chairs this event, said 

the works were one of a kind and had not 

previously been exhibited in this show. 

Andrew Mangels, director of Porter 

Library, called the CFA a “fabulous event” 

“Dusty Job” by Marie Sovacool 

“Sue’s Clouds” by Paul Collander 

that showcased “many talented people.” 

Mangels added that demonstrations by 

artists held in the library lobby during the 

show were “a great addition and much 

appreciated by the viewing public.” On 

the final day, a “Meet the Artists” reception 

was held, allowing the public and artists to 

meet and linger over light refreshments. 

With the cooperation of Porter Library, 

The Community of Fine Arts show exemplifies 

WWAC’s mission to bring art to the 

public in a non-commercial setting. 

The blue-ribbon winners in this year’s CFA awards, from left: Barbara 

Hall, Marie Sovacool, Paul Collander and Laura Watilo Blake. 

NEW BUSINESS 

Oasis in an office park 

by Jeff Smith 

Westlake has a new oasis of relaxation and regeneration. New Life Massage 

Therapy has moved into a beautiful suite in an office park on 

Crocker Road. The experienced professionals there offer a wide variety 

of therapies for your stiff, sore, aching or injured body. Lomi Lomi, Ashiatsu, and 

Bamboo Fusion are just a few of the advanced techniques available. For details, 

watch their intro video on YouTube (search for “newlifemassagellc”). 

New Life Massage is located at 815 Crocker Rd., Suite 2, in Westlake and is 

open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sundays by 

special appointment. Call 440-363-1885 or book an appointment online at www. 

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‘The All Night Strut!’ and fall classes at 

Huntington Playhouse 

by Tom Meyrose 

All Night Strut!” opens at Huntington 

Playhouse on Aug. 16 and will play 

“The 

through Sept. 9. Performances of this 

musical review will be on Friday and Saturday evenings 

at 8 p.m. with one Sunday matinee on Sept. 

9 at 2 p.m. 

A classy, sassy musical celebration of the 1930s 

and ‘40s, “The All Night Strut!” struts its stuff in a 

two-act bonanza of the way things were during the 

depression, World War II and the post-war boom. 

From the funky jive of Harlem to the sophisticated 

elegance of El Morocco and the romance of the 

Stage Door Canteen, this is an evening filled with 

jazz, blues, bebop and classic songs. An international 

hit, “The All Night Strut!” has delighted audiences 

old and young with its sublime music and 

sheer energy. Famous songs include “Minnie The 

Moocher,” “In The Mood,” “Fascinating Rhythm,” 

“Hit That Jive, Jack” and “As Time Goes By.” 

Fall Production Saturday classes for ages 8-13 

will begin on Saturday, Sept. 8, and continue each 

Saturday until Oct. 27 when a performance will 

be held. Classes will run from 10-11:30 a.m. at the 

theatre. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Cost 

to register is $95. Registration forms are available 

online at huntingtonplayhouse.com. 

Reservations for “The All Night Strut” can be 

made by calling 440-871-8333. Huntington Playhouse 

is located at 28601 Lake Rd. in Bay Village and 

is a licensed affiliate of the Cleveland Metroparks. 

“The All Night Strut” at Huntington Playhouse 

lake erie nature & science center 

Nature Center kicks off adult program season 

by Frank Colosimo 

In 2011, the nonprofit Lake Erie 

Nature & Science Center introduced 

“Second Nature,” a new monthly 

series of programs designed to engage 

the lifelong learner with a variety of science 

and nature-based topics presented 

by educators and leaders in their fields. 

This September, the Center is pleased to 

kick off its autumn season of adult programming 

with the debut of the second 

season of “Second Nature.” 

For the first in the new season of 

programs, the Center welcomes Dr. 

Jeff Opperman of The Nature Conservancy’s 

Global Freshwater Program. In 

“From Burning Rivers to Living Rivers” 

on Thursday, Sept. 13, he will discuss 

the challenges and opportunities for 

global water sustainability. Calling upon 

knowledge and experiences gathered 

in his nearly 15-year history of working 

to protect rivers and lakes around the 

world, Dr. Opperman will address different 

facets of the global water crisis and 

some emerging solutions for attaining 

balanced use of water. 

Using the Great Lakes and Cuyahoga 

River as compelling illustrations, he will 

also describe how sustained efforts can 

reverse decades of degradation and 

restore freshwater systems. A question 

and answer session with Dr. Opperman 

will follow the presentation. 

“Second Nature” continues on 

Thursday, Oct. 11, as George Ryan and 

Rob Catalano return to present “Passenger 

Ships of the Great Lakes,” a 

follow-up to their popular offering “A 

Brief History of Great Lakes Shipping.” 

This time, they will be embarking on a 

time-travelling journey that will explore 

pleasure cruises, industry and maritime 

disasters over the past 200 years. 

The next entry in the series sees 

Jennifer Hillmer, Invasive Plant Management 

Coordinator for Cleveland 

Metroparks, tackling “In Your Face 

Nature” on Nov. 8. She will present a 

rogue’s gallery of Ohio’s invasive plants 

and the habitats they affect, as well as 

help you to avoid going to war with 

the great outdoors by learning how to 

strategize and stave off the rampaging 

vegetable hordes and take back your 

garden! 

Each program in the “Second 

Nature” series starts at 7 p.m. – advance 

tickets are available now for $7/person 

(remaining tickets will be available at 

door for $10/person). Visit www. 

lensc.org for updates as the monthly 

series develops across the 2012-13 

season. 

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center 

is located at 28728 Wolf Rd. in Bay Village. 

Please call 440-871-2900 with 

questions. 

Also in September: 

• Steelhead Seminar, 

Sunday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – 

Fly-fishing expertise from local 

pros and presented by The 

Backpackers Shop ($15 tickets 

on sale now, call 440-871-2900) 

• A Walk in the Park, Thursday, 

Sept. 13, 8:30-9:30 a.m. – 

Explore the flora and fauna of 

Huntington Reservation, led by 

experts from Lake Erie Nature 

& Science Center ($5 tickets on 

sale at the door) 

• Birding, Sunday, Sept. 23, 8 

a.m. – A FREE bird hike across 

Huntington Reservation, led by 

experts from Western Cuyahoga 

Audubon Society (RSVP to 440- 

871-2900) 

Women’s Board 

invites you to an 

‘All Night Strut’ 

by Frank Colosimo 

Each year, the Lake Erie Nature & 

Science Center Women’s Board 

sponsors a play at the nearby 

Huntington Playhouse as a fundraiser 

for the nonprofit Center. This year, 

they are pleased to present “The All 

Night Strut” on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 

8 p.m. 

Tickets are $20 each and are on 

sale now at the Center’s welcome desk 

during regular hours (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) 

or by phone daily at 440-871-2900. 

Tickets purchased directly from 

the Center not only support its mission 

to educate and inspire the community, 

but also include an invitation for 

refreshments at 6:30 p.m., just before 

the performance at the Playhouse. 

The show takes place at Huntington 

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Village Food Project 

celebration recognizes 

teen volunteers 


by Diane Frye 

On July 23, Barb Harrell and 

The Village Food Project 

took the opportunity to 

express their gratitude for the 

teenage volunteers who are the 

vital engine for this community 

service organization. On that 

evening, a Teen Appreciation Celebration 

was held at Bay Lanes 

where the teens had the opportunity 

to bowl, eat pizza and receive 

thanks from speakers, including 

several clients. 

The teen volunteers of The 

Village Food Project help to 

lighten the load for local families 

with loved ones battling cancer 

by preparing organic, nutritious 

and delicious meals every Tuesday 

and Wednesday. These meals 

are then delivered to clients and 

their families by adult volunteers. 

The Village Food Project currently 

serves families in Bay Village and 

Avon Lake and has been in operation 

since January 2011. 

Approximately 100 guests 

gathered to thank the teens. Three 

Barb Harrell, executive director of the Village Food Project, presents graduating senior 

Maggie Goldsberry with a green VFP apron and a cookbook featuring favorite recipes 

used in the VFP kitchens. Teens earn the aprons after volunteering 12 times. 

of the project’s clients 

spoke to the crowd and 

praised the work of the 

volunteers. Deb Campo, 

wife of client Jeff Campo 

of Avon Lake, shared that 

she has told so many 

people about the meals 

these teens prepare for 

them, and “they’re just in 

awe of young people able 

to do what you guys do 

every week.” She let them know 

that they have made a difference 

in her family’s lives and encouraged 

them to continue to “go 

M.A.D. – Make a Difference” as 

they head into their futures. 

Client Lisa Baumgartner 

echoed this sentiment by telling 

the teens, “You made a huge 

difference in my life and in my 

family’s lives. I knew that there 

would be meals on the table that 

they would eat…I don’t think 

my family will ever be the same 

because they’re so spoiled by the 

food.” 

Mark Nazario, the owner of 

Bay Lanes, had the honor of wearing 

the VFP artichoke costume. 

He also thanked the teen volunteers, 

emphasized their value to 

the community and told them 

that no one can take away from 

them the experience of giving to 

someone else. 

The Village Food Project is 

100 percent volunteer staffed and 

100 percent supported by donations. 

If you are interested in volunteering 

or making a donation, 

or if you know of families that 

would benefit from their services, 

please visit the Village Food Project 

website at villagefoodproject. 

com, call 440-348-9401 or email 

info@villagefoodproject.com. 

Lisa Baumgartner expresses her thanks to the 

teen volunteers. 

Teen volunteers in attendance for The Village Food Project’s Teen Appreciation Celebration on 

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bay village city schools 

D.C. trip gives Bay 

Village students a true 

appreciation of our 

nation’s democracy 

by Karen Derby 

Television and radio airwaves now 

filled with political advertising 

somehow don’t capture the profound 

ideals upon which our democracy 

was founded. Incoming freshmen at 

Bay High, though, can draw upon their 

recent visit to our nation’s capital to 

help them understand the importance 

of our electoral process. 

As Bay Middle School eighthgraders 

traditionally do, these students 

made a spring trip to Washington, D.C., 

and followed an elaborate itinerary that 

gave them many behind-the-scenes 

insights other visitors often cannot 

arrange on their own. The trip augments 

much of their history and social 

studies work up to 

this point in their 

schooling. 

“It began with 

a seven-and-a-half 

hour bus ride,” 

said Scott Hack, a 

Bay Middle School 

teacher and coordinator 

of the trip. 

“And because we 

were lucky enough to get a slot to 

visit the White House, students had to 

go through an intensive background 

check.” Mr. Hack said it was worth the 

hassle of providing extensive personal 

information and then going through 

two security checkpoints. Students 

were able to visit the East Room, where 

so many historic ceremonies, events 

and announcements have taken place. 

“I could almost feel the presence 

of all those presidents who had walked 

the halls and used the East Room for 

“I could 

almost feel the 

presence of all 

those presidents 

who had walked 

the halls” 

announcements 

and receiving 

guests,” said 

student Matt 

Szekely. “I could 

imagine they 

held onto these 

handrails I was 

using, or walked 

on the same spots 

of these floors 

where I walked.” 

From the 

pervasive Greek 

architecture 

designed to evoke 

the earliest of world democracies, to the 

immense memorials created to depict 

pivotal events and honor individuals 

who changed history, 

students soaked in the 

symbolism and stories 

of our nation’s birth 

and the struggles ever 

since to maintain our 

union. 

“You learn so 

much more about 

what America is all 

about by visiting our 

nation’s capital,” said student Annie 

McArn. “This is MY history.” 

Matt Szekely, agreed. “You don’t 

really understand from just looking at 

pictures. It’s completely different when 

you’re there.” 

Students saw the Lincoln Memorial, 

the Washington Memorial, the 

Jefferson Memorial and visited Mt. 

Vernon, George Washington’s estate. 

They visited the famous Shrine of 

the Immaculate Conception and the 

Holocaust Memorial Museum, as well 

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial 

as the American, Natural 

and Air and Space Museums. 

They also toured 

the Naval Academy and 

enjoyed an evening 

dinner cruise and a Medieval 

Times dinner and 

tournament. 

“The dinners were 

important,” said Mr. 

Hack. “The dinner cruise 

was a formal setting – 

china, tablecloths, wait 

staff and a dance. The 

ship’s captain greeted us, 

and students were expected to conduct 

themselves like young ladies and 

gentlemen, which they did.” Mr. Hack 

also said the medieval event tied into 

some of their historical studies from 

the sixth grade. 

One of the more sobering lessons 

driven home for the eighth-graders 

was the history of wars fought with 

U.S. involvement. Students visited 

and learned much of the symbolic 

significance behind the designs of a 

number of war memorials, including 

Bay Middle School eighth-graders pose with 

FDR’s dog, Fala, to show the scale of the 

memorial. 

the National World War II Memorial, 

the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Korean War 

Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam 

Veterans Memorial Wall. They also visited 

Arlington Cemetery and the Tomb 

of the Unknown Soldier, and viewed the 

Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy 

gravesites. 

“We might never have had the country 

we have if these people hadn’t wanted 

to defend our freedom,” said Annie 

McArn. “Freedom is not free. You have to 

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Westshore CERT honored with 

emergency planning award 

by Tricia Granfors 

Celebrate 10 years of 

memories at the Bay Village 

Family Aquatic Center! 

The Westshore Regional 

Community Emergency 

Response Team (CERT) 

was among several Northeast 

Ohio-area organizations taking 

top honors this year in the third 

annual Business Emergency 

Planning Professional Excellence 

Awards. The BEPPEs 

recognize organizations that 

have successfully mitigated a 

business disruption or proactively 

prepared to avoid or better 

respond to a potential disaster 

with effective business continuity 

planning. All Northeast Ohio 

businesses, nonprofits and government 

agencies were eligible 

to participate. 

Stark Enterprises was also recognized 

for its leadership in hosting the Westshore 

Regional CERT’s mass-casualty-incident 

fullscale exercise at its Crocker Park facility. 

By working in realistic surroundings, 

participants were able to gain the necessary 

experience to react better to a reallife 

incident. 

CERT volunteers participate in an August 

2011 training exercise at Crocker Park. 

The other BEPPE award winners 

this year were Cudell Improvement Inc. 

for the Safe-16 program and its security 

camera initiative on Madison Avenue, 

and Greater Cleveland Partnership for 

its downtown office relocation (to make 

way for the Horseshoe Casino) without 

disruption to its member services and 

related activities. 

by Sarah Gilbert 

It’s been another awesome summer 

at the Bay Village Recreation 

Department! Whether it was playing 

summer sports or hanging out at 

the pool, everyone was keeping busy 

and having fun. Before saying goodbye 

to summer 2012, we have some 

celebrating to do. This year marks the 

10th anniversary of the Family Aquatic 

Center! On Saturday, Sept. 1, we will 

celebrate this milestone with an allday 

party at the pool! Check out the 

details below, we hope to see everyone 

there! 

Family Aquatic Center 10th 

Anniversary Party 

Saturday, Sept. 1, noon-9 p.m. 

Come celebrate 10 years of 

summer fun and memories at the pool! 

There will be plenty to do including 

contests, games, music and much, 

much more! 

Here’s a look at some of our 

upcoming programs… 

Youth Girls Volleyball League, 

Grades 4-8 

Practices begin the week of Sept. 

10; games are held Saturdays, Sept. 

15-Nov. 10. Deadline to register is 

Sept. 1 ($10 late fee after). Learn the 

fundamentals of volleyball in a fun 

recreational environment. Teams 

practice for one hour per week and 

games will be played on Saturdays. 

Volunteer parent coaches are needed 

for this program! 

Flag Football, Grades 1-4 

Games are held Saturdays, Sept. 

15-Oct. 27. Deadline to register is 

Aug. 24 ($10 late fee after). Nothing 

says fall quite like football! Join in on 

our flag football program and learn 

the basics. Parent volunteer coaches 

are needed for this program! 

For more upcoming and ongoing 

youth and adult programs 

including Tennis, Zumba, Feeling 

Fit and more, log onto www.cityofbayvillage.com 

for information and 

to register! 

Westlake makes important challenges rewarding 

by Denise Ayres 

The city of Westlake provides an 

environment for individuals and 

families to succeed in various 

challenges. 

I work in the city of Westlake for 

the Compeer Program and the Far West 

Center. In my work I assist adults in recovery 

from mental illness to develop a network 

of encouraging friends, find caring 

mentors, receive peer supportive services 

and to reconnect to their communities. 

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The adults the Compeer Program serves 

are facing the daily challenges of managing 

the symptoms and anxieties that are 

part of managing a chronic imbalance of 

natural brain chemistry. 

Every week I see people reach personal 

goals of growth and self empowerment. 

I consider myself fortunate to work 

with these courageous individuals. Our 

Compeer Program will be celebrating 

successes and friendship at our Annual 

Picnic on Friday, Aug. 24, at Westlake’s 

beautiful Bradley Woods Park. 

Westlake has always been very supportive 

to the Compeer Program and Far 

West Center. Mayor Dennis Clough often 

voices his appreciation and support of 

our services. Westlake Porter Public 

Library and the Westlake Recreation 

Center generously offer assistance with 

Compeer programming. 

One of Westlake’s most popular 

challenges, the North Coast Challenge 

Race, will take place Saturday, Sept. 1. 

The North Coast Challenge is a community 

celebration that attracts runners, 

walkers and children athletes from near 

and far. The North Coast Challenge has 

provided generous donated funding for 

many Westlake nonprofit organizations, 

including Compeer and Far West Center. 

In order to show our appreciation for the 

North Coast Challenge and the city of 

Westlake, Compeer and Far West Center 

staff proudly volunteers to help out at the 

Food Tent on race day. 

My appreciation for Westlake started 

long ago. My parents, Dennis and Patricia 

Tresch, moved to Westlake in 1974 

to raise our family here. I attended the 

Westlake City Schools in elementary and 

middle school grades. My siblings, Steve 

and Dana, are graduates of Westlake High 

School. My mom is retired from employment 

at Parkside Middle School. 

Everyone agrees that marriage and 

raising a family has a great number of 

challenges as well. Living in this supportive 

city has helped my parents be successful. 

My parents will celebrate their 

50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 1, 

2012. They chose Houlihan’s in Westlake 

for their celebration. Congratulations, 

Mom and Dad! It seems fitting that our 

family will gather in Westlake to celebrate 

our joy. 

Therefore, on Sept. 1, I will be celebrating, 

morning to night, many challenges 

that were successfully met in 

Westlake! I wanted to share my thoughts 

of appreciation and joy with fellow Westlake 

| Bay Village Observer readers. 

If you plan to be at the North Coast 

Challenge then stop by the Food Tent to 

say “hello.” I will be happy to serve you 

something healthy and delicious. Feel 

free to ask me how you could become 

part of the supportive Compeer Program 

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Bay-based foundation launches cancer 

support website 

Habitat for 

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by Katie Bellantis and Tom Jelepis 

Friends from the Start committee members, from left, 

Mike Thies, John Plagens and Shelly Drabik discuss 

the formation of the foundation’s website at a recent 

advisory committee meeting. There are approximately 40 

members that make up the advisory committee. 

Friends from the Start Foundation is 

a non-profit organization created 

to provide a support system to West 

Shore residents and their loved ones diagnosed 

with cancer by connecting them to 

in-home services, day-to-day assistance, 

educational resources and cancer-related 

information via web-based links. The 

foundation is pleased to announce our 

new website, created by Professor Zeller 

and his students at Lorain County Community 

College. 

It is a consolidated website and will 

continually evolve to better serve as a onestop 

shop for those undergoing this arduous 

journey. 

Even during treatment, bills must be 

paid, homes and lives maintained, meals 

prepared, chores completed, children cared for and 

appointments kept. Simply put, life goes on! 

Couple this with the rigors of facing cancer, and 

life can become overwhelming very quickly. FFS hopes 

to alleviate the stress of juggling these tasks so the 

patient and their loved ones can focus on managing 

their cancer journey. 

The heart of FFS is a website that connects patients 

and their loved ones to the following: 

• Educational resources, such as those provided 

by the American Cancer Society and other cancer-related 

organizations. 

• Support services, such a the 4th Angel Program 

and The Gathering Place 

• Local services and suppliers, such as the Village 

Food Project, as well as business service 

providers and volunteers focused on addressing 

areas such as lawn care, housekeeping, legal 

work, painting, computer assistance, accounting, 

dog walking, running errands or simply 

being a friend. 

These are some examples of the needs that exist. 

If you think of others, please let us know. There are no 

services too large or too small, and all categories will 

be welcomed! 

Please go our website, friendsfromthestart.org, to 

find out more about our foundation, and to register as 

a service provider or volunteer in our database. 

Together we can make a positive impact on people’s 

lives! 

Habitat for Humanity can put your donations 

to good use! Here is an easy way to donate your 

usable furniture, building materials, fixtures, tools, 

yard items and MORE! 

Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Bay Village Police Department Parking 

Lot, 28000 Wolf Rd. 

You can donate any usable household items 

– both indoor and outdoor items. Just about anything 

from your home is accepted as long as it is 

in good, workable condition. 

Items Accepted: furniture (indoor or outdoor), 

building supplies (windows, doors, kitchen 

and bath cabinets, lighting fixtures, sinks, tubs, 

showers, plumbing/electric/HVAC items, lumber, 

tile, full rolls of wallpaper), tools (hand, power, 

yard), landscaping items and MORE. Items must 

be in good, usable condition. Items can be as small 

as cabinet handles or as large as a refrigerator. 

Items NOT Accepted: mattresses, paint, 

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Westlake porter Public Library 

Upcoming events at Westlake 

Porter Public Library 

by Elaine Willis 

Wednesday, Aug. 22 (10:30-11 

a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! 

– Join us for a fun session of singing 

and dancing. For children ages 2-6 

with a caregiver. Space is limited, so 

please arrive early enough to receive 

a ticket at the Preschool Desk. 

Wednesday, Aug. 22 (2 p.m.) 

Wednesday Afternoon 

Book Discussion – August’s 

selection is “The Wildwater Walking 

Club” by Claire Cook. 

Friday, Aug. 24 (10 a.m.-noon) 

Porter’s Fiber Fanatics – 

Socialize, share, and solve problems 

while you work on your current project. 

Saturday, Aug. 25 (2-3 p.m.) 

Brick Builders Club – Love 

those LEGO bricks? Then bring your 

ideas and imagination to the club! 

All bricks provided. Ages 6-13. Registration 

begins one week before each 

session. 

Monday, Aug. 27 (1-7 p.m.) 

– American Red Cross 

Bloodmobile 

Wednesday, Aug. 29 (10:30-11 




with a caregiver. Space is limited, so 

please arrive early enough to receive 


Wednesday, Aug. 29 (7-8:30 

p.m.) Introduction to 

Foundation Directory 

Online Professional – 

Learn how to use Foundation Directory 

Online Professional, a Foundation 

Center database you can use 

to help find potential funders for 

your nonprofit organization. Please 

register. 

Saturday, Sept. 1 (2-3 p.m.) 





begins one week prior to 

each session. 

Sunday, Sept. 2 and Monday, 

Sept. 3 – Library Closed in 

observance of Labor Day 

Wednesday, Sept. 5 (10:30-11 




with a caregiver. Space is limited. 

Please arrive early enough to receive 


Wednesday, Sept. 5 (2-7 p.m.) 

American Red Cross Bloodmobile – 

Type O Drive 

Wednesday, Sept. 5 (1-2:30 

p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical 

Society – Stuck on 

your genealogical research? Not sure 

how to get started? Stop by for a free 

Help Session! 

Thursday, Sept. 6 (7-8:00 p.m.) 

Superhero Storytime 

– KAPOW! Dress up as your favorite 

superhero and use your bionic 

hearing to listen to tales of bravery. 

Be prepared to use your amazing 

strength to play games and make a 

super-duper craft to take home! Ages 

3-6. Please register starting Aug. 30. 

Saturday, Sept. 8 (10:30-11 

a.m.) Mother Goose on the 

Loose! – Mother Goose is on the 

loose in this interactive storytime 

featuring simple books, rhymes, 

songs and movement. For ages 

birth-3 years old with an adult caregiver. 

Mother Goose on the Loose 

promotes the joys of shared reading, 

the benefits of early literacy and the 

importance of the caregiver-child 

connection. 

Saturday, Sept. 8 (2-3:30 p.m.) 

Beginning Genealogy – Get 

started researching your family history. 

Learn where to begin, how to 

research, what resources are available, 

and where to find them. Bring 

along names & dates for hands-on 

research. Please register starting 

Aug. 18. 

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begins one week prior to 

each session. 

Saturday, Sept. 8 (3-4:45 p.m.) 

Mad4Manga – M4M is everything 

manga! We talk about manga, 

create manga art, discuss & watch 

anime films, and more! Grades 6-12 

only. 

Saturday, Sept. 8 (7 p.m.) Jim 

Axelrod: In the Long Run 

– Join CBS political correspondent 

and author Jim Axelrod as he discusses 

the running journey that 

reconnected him with his late father 

and the book it inspired. Books will 

be available for purchase and signing 

after his talk. Co-sponsored by 

the Friends of Porter Public Library, 

Westlake City Schools and St. John 

Medical Center. This program will 

take place at the Westlake Performing 

Arts Center. Seats are on a first 

come, first served basis. 

To register for any of the programs, 

please call 440-871-2600 or visit 

http://signup.westlakelibrary. 

org:8080. 

Porter Public Library seeks new trustee 

by Elaine Willis 

Westlake Porter Public Library is 

currently accepting applications 

for a position on the Board of 

Trustees that starts on Jan. 1, 2013. The 

position will become available when Board 

President John Weedon’s term expires on 

Dec. 31. 

The Board, the policy-making body 

of the library, is composed of seven 

members. The Library Board’s primary 

responsibilities are approving library 

policies, setting the budget, hiring a director 

and fiscal officer and advocating for 

the library. Terms are seven years with 

a maximum of two terms. Library board 

meetings are held monthly, usually on a 

Westlake alumni reunion weekend 

shaping up to be fun for all 

Roughly a month remains until the 

All Class Reunion for all Westlake/ 

Dover High School alumni to 

gather at their alma mater to “Cherish 

the Past and Embrace the Future.” 

The reunion team has been hard 

at work organizing a first-rate experience 

for all alums. Sponsors St. John 

Medical Center, Conrad’s of Westlake, 

Time Warp Bar, Houlihan’s of Westlake, 

Pat Catan’s Craft Center of Westlake 

and the Rusty Barrel are contributing 

to a weekend of activities. Don’t miss 

this first-of-its-kind event celebrating 

all Westlake/Dover alumni. Among 

the activities on tap for the celebration 

include: 

Thursday, Sept. 27: Join us for a 

short dedication ceremony for a plaque 

recognizing the historical significance of 

the Old Red Brick School building. The 

plaque will reside in what will become 

the Red Brick Plaza connecting the new 

Lee Burneson Middle School with the 

new Dover Intermediate School. The 

program will begin at 5:45 p.m. with the 

dedication at 6 p.m. 

Friday, Sept. 28: Enjoy the traditional 

Homecoming festivities, including 

the spaghetti dinner, parade, March 

of the Alumni and the football game, all 

of which offer opportunities for alumni 

involvement. Then head to La Centre 

Conference & Banquet Facility for a 

first-of-its-kind alumni experience social 

event. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Friday. 

For the price of a concert ticket, enjoy 

live entertainment in two ballrooms, free 

professional photography with friends 

and a whole lot of Demon Pride, as well 

as tailgate foods. Buy tickets now, as previous 

La Centre events organized around 

the support of the Westlake Schools have 

sold out quickly. Tickets are $60. 

Saturday, Sept. 29: The day 

begins with a free Kiwanis pancake 

They Say Compiled by Dave Scullin 

Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. 

Trustees represent the community at 

large and their varied library interests. The 

only prerequisite for applicants is that they 

have an interest in public library issues and 

wish to become a public library advocate. 

Those interested in applying for a 

position as a trustee may get an application 

from the library’s Administration 

Department by calling 440-250-5451 or by 

downloading it from the library web site at 

www.westlakelibrary.org. 

For more details on responsibilities 

of trustees or on the application process, 

please call library Director Andrew Mangels 

at 440-250-5450. The application deadline 

is Sept. 16. 

breakfast, although donations to the 

Westlake Alumni Fund are appreciated. 

Dine in the WHS cafeteria, where the 

new high school construction can be 

viewed. Following the pancake breakfast, 

alumni and their families are invited to 

come together for the last Homecoming 

opportunity to tour the current Westlake 

High School. The tour will culminate 

with a visual presentation in the Westlake 

schools Performing Arts Center 

(opened in 2005) on the new Westlake 

High School, scheduled to open in fall 

2013. The presentation will highlight 

the programming that has helped the 

school district maintain its excellence 

at an exceptional value over the years. 

Saturday night will afford alumni the 

opportunity to give back to their former 

classmates by gathering at restaurants 

and establishments owned by alumni or 

supporters of the Westlake Schools. 

It’s easy to stay updated on schedules 

and events by visiting the All Class 

Reunion website at WestlakeAllAlumni. 

com. You can also “Like” us on Facebook 

at Westlake OH Alumni and follow us 

on Twitter@WestlakeOHAlum. For more 

information, email info@westlakeAllAlumni.com, 

or call the hotline at 440- 

250-1112. 

They say: “Better to beg than steal, but better to work than beg.” 

They say: ”A fox should not be on the jury at a goose’s trial.” 

They say: “He who is full of himself, is likely to be quite empty.” 

They say: “We expect our children to learn good table manners without ever 

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Cuyahoga County Public Library bay village branch 

Upcoming programs at the 

Bay Village Branch Library 

by Joyce Sandy 

It’s hard to believe that we’re 

saying goodbye to summer and 

loading up on school supplies! 

We hope everyone enjoyed the hot 

weather but now we’re looking forward 

to cooler days and everything 

that fall brings. So many activities 

will be starting up, and the Bay 

Library should be one of your stops. 

We have a wide array of programs 

for all ages and interests lined up, as 

well as weekly storytimes that begin 

again. We’re here to assist teachers, 

students and adults in finding the 

books they need. Join us for the following 

programs and stay awhile! 

ADULT DEPARTMENT 

Thursday, Sept. 6 (7:30 p.m.) 

THURSDAY EVENING BOOK 

DISCUSSION – Join us as we discuss 

“Midnight Rising: John Brown 

and the Raid That Sparked the Civil 

War” by Tony Horwitz. 

TEEN DEPARTMENT 

Tuesday, Sept. 11 (3:30 p.m.) 

ROUND T.A.B.L.E. – For ages 

11 and up. Join other teens and do 

what teens at Bay Library enjoy… 

whether it is completing projects 

that serve the community, helping 

the library or sometimes just hanging 

out and playing video games. 

The program is an ongoing series 

and snacks will be provided. A 

permission slip must be signed by 

a parent or guardian to enjoy the 

snacks. 

Wednesday, Sept. 19 and 

Thursday, Sept. 20 (4 p.m.) 

BE A LYRICIST: LEARN HOW 

TO WRITE THE WORDS TO 

A SONG – For ages 11-18. Have 

something you want to say? Have a 

story to tell? Have an opinion you 

want to share? Ever think of saying 

it in a song? Come to both sessions 

of the program to discover the 

basic vocabulary, tools and techniques 

of a lyricist and then write 

a song. 

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT 

Storytimes for ages birth-5 years 

old will begin the week of Sept. 4. 

Please see the flyer or go online to 

check the dates and times and come 

to the one that fits your schedule 

– no registration needed. We look 

forward to singing, clapping and 

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sharing stories and rhymes with 

our youngest patrons! 

Saturdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 

and Nov. 10 (10:30 a.m.) 

SENSORY STORYTIMES – Join 

us for a sensory storytime designed 

for children with different needs 

including autism, Down syndrome, 

sensory processing disorder, 

speech/language delays, ADHD 

and other special needs and challenges. 

The program incorporates 

a schedule board, double visuals 

and sensory opportunities for 

participants, as well as a half-hour 

socialization time following the 

program. Please register to attend 

these programs. 

Saturdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 

and Nov. 10 (11:30 a.m.) 

PLAY/STORY – For ages birth-5 

years. Join us for a special playtime/storytime! 

Children can play 

with interactive toys and share a 

story and song while their caregivers 

meet new friends and socialize. 

Thursday, Sept. 13 (7 p.m.) 

IT’S A GIRL’S WORLD – For 

grades 3-4. Bring an adult female 

friend for some fun. We will discuss 

a good book, share a snack and try 

a related project. 

Saturday, Sept. 15 (11 a.m. 

or 1:30 p.m.) PRESCHOOL 

DIGITAL MEDIA – For ages 3-5 

and a caregiver. Explore the sensory 

motor group through fun, interactive 

computer time together. Join 

us as we take a journey combining 

our students’ rapid sensory development, 

gentle computer introduction 

and our natural inquiries into 

all things electronic. Choose from 

the two different times. Caregivers 

will need to sign a release for themselves 

and their children attending. 

All ages are invited to join us for 

MOISES BORGES’ BRAZILIAN 

QUARTET on Sunday, Sept. 

16, at 2 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic 

Heritage Month with the Latin 

sounds of this quartet! 

We’re starting off a busy fall season 

with these programs for all interests. 

We look forward to seeing 

everyone at the library! Please register 

to attend by going online to 

cuyahogalibrary.org. stopping in 

to the library or calling us at 871- 

6392. 

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The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections 

is seeking reliable and civic-minded 

people to serve as poll workers during 

the Nov. 6 General Presidential Election. 

To help make the public aware of these 

job opportunities, poll worker applications 

will be available at over 100 locations throughout 

the county. 

“This is an important and exciting election. 

We need to hire the best, most reliable 

Election Day workforce as possible to help 

us administer a fair, transparent and smooth 

Election Day,” said Jane Platten, director of 

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. “We rely 

on 6,000 poll workers to help us conduct our 

elections so we need to hire the best, most 

hardworking team in the field. In order to do 

that, we are reaching out to all of our community 

partners in this recruitment effort.” 

Poll workers earn $172.10 for their service, 

which includes; successfully completing 

a poll worker training class, attending a meeting 

the night before the election, and working 

Election Day from 5:30 a.m. until about 8:00 

p.m. 

Poll workers must be at least 17 years 

of age and registered to vote in Cuyahoga 

County. State law does not allow convicted 

felons to serve as poll workers. 

Bilingual and Republican poll workers 

are always in demand. Each of the county’s 

1,063 precincts requires two Democrat and 

two Republican poll workers to ensure political 

balance during the voting process. 

Applicants may apply on-line at www. 

boe.cuyahogacounty.us or call the Board of 

Elections Poll Worker Department at 216-443- 

3277. 

Unity Spiritual Center book study 

groups are forming now! 

by Jan Litterst 

Fall is here! School is starting! Do you 

wish for the days when you looked 

forward to meeting new friends and 

learning new things? At Unity Spiritual 

Center, you still can! 

As a part of the annual Fall Program 

at Unity, the 2012 Book Study Groups are 

beginning their signup the week of Aug. 

19. There are over 15 different groups in 

various Greater Cleveland locations, as well 

as Unity Spiritual Center at 23855 Detroit 

Rd. in Westlake, accepting members for 

the seven weekly gatherings. Their book 

this year is “How to Pray Without Talking 

to God.” 

Interesting title! Reverend Linda Martella-Whitsett 

is the author, and the book 

shows you how to develop a true spiritual 

practice by re-forming the words of traditional 

prayers. The book also covers how to 

cultivate a habit of daily prayer and meditation 

as well as learning to pray with others. 

I have read the book, and I would 

highly recommend both the book and the 

study groups to you. It definitely presents 

a very different way of looking at prayer! It 

makes you think, and I look forward to my 

study group starting so that I can share with 

others my experience with “How to Pray 

Without Talking to God.” 

The discussions among folks from all 

different backgrounds are very thoughtprovoking 

and stimulating! The only way 

to experience this is to become part of one 

of the study groups, and all are welcome. 

Because the groups are led by trained 

facilitators, it makes for an interesting, 

educational time when you can meet new 

members of the community in a great environment 

which gives individuals time for 

themselves and an opportunity to make 

new friends. 

For more information about group 

times and locations, please contact Diane 

or Tom at 440-777-0849 or talltom13@msn. 

com. Sign up begins Aug. 19 and ends Sept. 

13. For further information regarding the 

purchase and pick-up of the book, please 

contact the USC Bookstore at 440-360-7650. 

An even greater addition to the study 

groups are the Sunday lessons at 9 a.m. 

and 11 a.m. each Sunday which will anchor 

the study groups with thought-provoking 

lessons, uplifting music and a welcoming 

community. The topics truly amplify what 

happens in the weekly study groups: 

• Sept. 16:”God is Not a Superhuman” 

• Sept. 23: “Wake Up!” 

• Sept. 30: “The Language of Prayer” 

• Oct. 7: “What Can Be, Can BE” 

• Oct. 14: “The Fruit of Daily Prayer” 

• Oct. 21: “Who Ya Gonna Call?” 

• Oct. 28: “OMG: “Oh My Goodness” with 

author Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett 

Yes, that’s right, as your study group 

experience draws to a close, you can meet 

the author! She will be with us on Sunday, 

Oct. 28, not only for Sunday Services but also 

for a workshop that afternoon on “How to 

Claim Your Spiritual Authority” OMG! Please 

join us for the Fall Program Study Groups 

and the related Sunday lessons. You, too, can 

learn how to develop your very own spiritual 

practice. For more information, please see 

www.unityspiritualcenter.com or call 440- 

835-0400. 

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Sea Scout Interlux project applauded by Bay Village Green Team 

by Richard Gash 

On Tuesday, Aug. 14, the Bay Village 

Sea Scouts made a presentation 

to the Bay Village Green 

Team on their Interlux Waterfront Challenge 

project combating toxic algal 

blooms in Lake Erie. Sea Scout Jack 

Rodman explained that the sea scouts 

planted Blue Flag iris along the shoreline 

at the Spitzer Marina to help absorb 

phosphorus (a contributing cause in the 

growth of blue green algae) and nitrogen 

(a chemical that causes hypoxia). 

The Sea Scouts have also planted 

Blue Flag Iris along the creek at Bay Presbyterian 

Church; and Mayor Deborah 

Sutherland has given permission to plant 

Blue Flag Iris along the Cahoon Creek behind the Community 

House. Both creeks flow directly into Lake Erie. 

In conjunction with the planting of iris to reduce 

Commodore Scott Engel, Sea Scout Jack Rodman 

and Skipper Richard Gash brought Blue Flag Iris 

plants to the Bay Village Green Team as part of their 

presentation to the group. 

From left, James Buckner, Richard Gash, Alex Tilton and Hannah 

Jerdon examine O’Tumbler at Spitzer Lakeside Marina. 

run-off pollution in our lake, the Sea Scouts designed a 

wind-operated device to circulate oxygen-rich surface 

water down to the lake bottom. The oxygen-starved bottom 

waters lead to hypoxia, creating dead zones which destroy 

the habitat of creatures such as worms and midge larva. 

With the bottom of the aquatic food pyramid gone, 

the marine ecosystem is destroyed. The wind turbine, 

nicknamed “O’Tumbler,” has been installed at the end 

of G dock at the Spitzer Lakeside Marina. The Sea Scouts 

are optimistic that the marine life in that area will now 

thrive. For more details and to see the turbine in action 

go to YouTube, search for Bay Village Sea Scouts, and look 

for the O’Tumbler video. 

Lt. Col. Paul Moody, U.S. Army Engineer, commended 

the sea scouts on their efforts, saying, “Your 

education program, Blue Flag iris planting program and 

wind powered aeration device are excellent examples of 

ways that seemingly small changes in behavior can have 

a large and lasting influence on the Great Lakes and the 

environment.” 

O’Tumbler circulates oxygen-rich water to 

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ROBISHAW continued from front page 

They are survived 

by their three children, 

James, Gary and Donna. 

They also have six grandchildren. 

Bill Robishaw was 

born Aug. 25, 1921, and 

graduated from Dover 

High School in Westlake 

in 1939. After serving in 

World War II, he attended 

Baldwin-Wallace College 

in Berea, receiving 

a bachelor degree in 

elementary education in 

1950. He taught in rural 

Ohio schools four years, 

prior to returning to 

Westlake Schools, where 

he taught seven years 

before being named elementary 

principal, first 

for nine years at Holly 

Lane, then twelve years 

at Bassett. He retired in June 1982. 

Bill served as president of the 

Westlake Historical Society for fourteen 

years. In 1981, he edited and 

oversaw the publishing of “A History 

and Civics of Dover Village,” from a 

manuscript written in 1930 by a Dover 

High School teacher. 

In 1993, the Westlake Historical 

Society published his book, “You’ve 

Come a Long Way, Westlake,” which 

was a sequel to the “History and 

Civics” book. He was chairman of the 

Suburban West Opportunity School in 

Westlake, for children and youth with 

Bill and Jean Robishaw’s son, James, gets 

emotional as he remembers his parents and 

their love for Westlake at a flag pole dedication 

ceremony in their honor. 

disabilities, during the late 1960s. 

In 1967, Bill and Jean were honored 

to be named Mr. and Mrs. Westlake. 

Bill was recognized in 2011 by 

Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough who 

proclaimed Oct. 22 as “Bill Robishaw 

Day” in the city. 

If you would like to contribute to 

the Bill and Jean Robishaw Memorial 

Fund, please make checks to the Westlake 

Historical Society (mark Robishaw 

Memorial on comment line), 

and mail to P.O. Box 45064, Westlake, 

Ohio 44145. Please call 440-808-1961 

with any questions. 

Commemorate history with a brick 

in Westlake’s Community Time Plaza 

There’s still time to purchase a 

brick at the Community Time 

Plaza in front of Westlake City 

Hall. The commerative bricks will be 

engraved with your name or message 

by the city’s service department. 

Cost per brick is $50. Fill out the 

below form and return to Westlake 

City Hall or the Recreation Center. 

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Mayor honors public 

speaking group with 

special proclamation 

by Rick Winrod 

Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough proclaimed Aug. 1 as 

Toastmasters International Day in the city, recognizing 

the role the public speaking and leadership 

group plays in the community. 

As part of making the proclamation, Clough participated 

on that day in a meeting of one of three Toastmasters clubs 

that take place regularly at Westlake Porter Public Library. In 

attendance were members of each of the three clubs along 

with Toastmasters Northeast Ohio District Governor 

Deonna Moore and myself. 

During the impromptu speaking practice 

session of the meeting, Clough was asked to 

elaborate on which Westlake event makes 

him most proud of the city. While acknowledging 

the numerous events that are made 

successful through the cooperation of city 

staff and volunteer citizens, the mayor said 

that Westlake in Bloom makes him swell with 

pride as it requires tremendous organization 

and commitment. 

Toastmasters is a non-profit educational 

organization that teaches public speaking 

and leadership skills. Founded in 1924, it has 

helped people of all backgrounds become 

more confident in front of an audience 

and currently benefits more than 280,000 

members worldwide. Each meeting typically includes the 

opportunity for members to give prepared and impromptu 

speeches, practice giving constructive feedback and develop 

leadership skills. 

Three Toastmasters clubs meet at Porter Library in the 

Dover Room. Meetings include: Westlake Toastmasters every 

senior living 

National anthem 

singer honored 

by Linda Hart 

Devon Oaks in Westlake 

recently honored 

resident and 

beloved Cleveland celebrity 

Rocco Scotti. After a video 

highlighting his 20-year 

singing career, Scotti spoke 

about his life and sang for 

his audience. Scotti said 

that in the beginning, 

while on his way to sing 

the national anthem, a little 

voice told him to sing loud 

and strong. “That night, 

everyone went crazy in the 

stadium,” said Scotti. “That 

was the night it all started.” 

Scotti and his wife, 

June, traveled all over the 

country singing the anthem 

at events. Sometimes he 

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sang the anthem as many 

as seven times a day at 

different locations. He 

also recorded two albums. 

Scotti met many famous 

people including Tom 

Hanks, who called him one 

day and asked Scotti to sing 

in his upcoming movie. 

Scotti, now 91 years 

young, is known for singing 

the national anthem 

for the Cleveland Indians, 

Cavaliers and Force. He 

sang it at nearly every Indians 

game at old Municipal 

Stadium for 20 years. 

Scotti sang the anthem 

for presidents Gerald 

Ford and Ronald Reagan; 

at stadiums in New York, 

Pittsburgh and Baltimore; 

at the Pro Football Hall of 

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Westlake 

Historical 

Society 

yesterday lives today, for tomorrow 

Visit the Clague House Museum 

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Sundays of each month or by appointment. 

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Toastmasters Northeast Ohio District Governor 

Deonna Moore and Division Governor Rick Winrod 

with Toastmasters International Day proclamation. 

Mayor Dennis Clough talks at Toastmasters club meeting. 

Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.; Word Warriors on the second and 

fourth Thursday of each month at 6:45 p.m.; and an Advanced 

Club on the first Saturday of each month at 9:15 a.m. for 

members who have presented at least six speeches. Visitors 

are welcome at all meetings, which last about an hour. 

For additional information, email rickwinrod@aol.com. 

Rocco Scotti sang the national anthem at Cleveland 

sporting events for 20 years. 

Fame in Canton and the 

Baseball Hall of Fame in 

Cooperstown, N.Y. 

He received a Civilian 

Purple Heart for “inspiring 

patriotism through 

his exceptional performing 

of ‘The Star-Spangled 

Banner’” and earned the 

distinction of having sung 

the anthem live more 

times and for more varied 

events than anyone in U.S. 

history. 

Rocco Scotti and his 

daughter, Jeanne. 

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Cuyahoga County Public Library bay village branch 

‘Buddies’ share joy of reading 

by Sue Grame 

Students from the Bay Village area 

are much better readers now… 

thanks to the Book Buddies program 

at the Bay Village Branch Library. 

Volunteer Big Buddies listened to and 

read to Little Buddies, played reading 

games with them and were great mentors 

overall in encouraging the younger 

ones in their pursuit of the written word. 

Big Buddy Kate said of the program, 

“It’s really fun!” and Little Buddy 

Brandon reflected how this program 

helps: ”I like reading because it makes 

us all smarter.” Little Buddy Andrew 

shared, “I liked the books I read. It was 

a good class!” 

Instilling an enjoyment of reading 

is a crucial gift these fine young people 

are sharing with the little ones. A big 

“Thank you!” goes out to all who participated, 

Big Buddies and Little Buddies 

alike, and to the Friends of the 

Bay Village Library who sponsored this 

worthwhile four-week program. 

Participants in Bay Village Branch Library’s Book Buddies program share 

enthusiasm for reading. 

Bay Village Branch Library celebrates 

Hispanic culture with music, food 

by Susan Ballard 

The Bay 

Village Branch 

Library is kicking 

off Hispanic Heritage 

Month with 

two programs, 

one Sept. 16 with 

Moises Borges 

and his Brazilian 

Jazz Quartet and 

another on Sept. 

18 when the manager 

of Si Senor 

Moises Borges 

Mexican Restaurant 

shares a story and craft. 

Moises Borges is a self-taught 

acoustic guitarist and singer born 

in the heart of Brazil’s musical state, 

Bahia. As Moises says, “music and 

Bahia are synonymous.” 

Strongly influenced by Caetano 

Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Joao Gilberto 

and Antonio Carlos Jobim, he grew up 

experimenting with rhythms such as 

bolero, baião, xote, afoxé, frevo, forró, 

and especially samba and bossa nova, 

which are basic to his performances. 

Borges bought his first guitar in 

Cleveland, where he has lived for the 

past 11 years. Moises is dedicated to 

broadening the audience for Brazilian 

Jazz by performing solo and with his 

band throughout the country. 

Borges and his quartet have performed 

at the Crocker Park farmers 

market and Moises with local jazz 

trumpeter Kenny Davis at Nighttown, 

Luxe Kitchen and Lounge, La Boca 

and Sergio’s Sarava. 

Moises loves sharing music with 

a variety of musicians and with his 

audiences. Borges and his Brazilian 

Jazz Quartet will share the beauty 

of this music at a free concert in the 

library on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 2 

to 3:30 p.m. 

Later that week, on Tuesday, Sept. 

18, at 7:00 p.m., bring the family to 

the first program in the 2012 Reading 

with the Stars series. Maria Hernandez 

from Si Senor Mexican Restaurant 

will share a book and talk about the 

excitement of working in a restaurant, 

followed by a craft. 

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