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Tales of the 20s told at Porter Public Library

» See RECYCLE, page 6

by Tara Wendell

The 1920s may often bring to mind flappers, Tommy guns and the Prohibition but, as

Michael Goldstein explained to a packed house on Oct. 24, it was also a period of cultural and economic progress.

Goldstein, a history instructor at Cuyahoga Community College, gave a 90-minute lecture about the “Roaring 20s” at Westlake Porter Public Library, peppered with local tales and musical interludes.

In the decade preceding the Great Depression, Cleveland – along with the rest of the nation – underwent a cultural awaken-ing bolstered by a strong economy. Employment was high, wages were rising and a middle class was rap-idly growing.

Women were enjoying great-er freedom, thanks to the 19th Amendment granting them the right to vote, as well as afford-able amenities that reduced their housework load. By decade’s end, nearly 65% of homes had electric-ity, and many had refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and cars.

Cleveland’s cultural boom brought construction of the city’s public library, art museum, Insti-tute of Music, Severance Hall and the Palace and Hanna theaters. Interurban railways were criss-

crossing the region and the Termi-nal Tower was erected downtown. The first “talkie” movie shorts were delighting audiences across the country.

Equipped with a saxophone, recorder and bassoon, Goldstein played selections from some of the decade’s popular songs. Toes were tapping to the sounds of “Ain’t She Sweet,” “Camptown Races” and “Sweet Georgia Brown.”

Goldstein also discussed the nation’s growing pains as religious and ethnic minor-ity groups gained prominence. Labor strikes, gangsters and an increased mixing of nationalities fed a simmering anti-immigrant sentiment and led to a revival of the Ku Klux Klan, primarily in the South.

Many states enacted laws to restrict immigration and promote “American” ideals. One such law – Oregon’s Compulsory Education Act of 1922 – aimed to eradicate Catholic schools, which some viewed as teaching non-Ameri-can values. The law was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in the land-mark Pierce v. Society of Sisters case.

by Brenda O’Reilly

A new program to expand recycle and compost capa-bilities was introduced in Bay Village in the first half of 2011. The program was made available through

Republic Services, the city’s recycle and refuse hauler. The benefits of the program are already being seen in the recycle and landfill statistics. The expansion of the curbside collection services include:

You can now recycle all of your paper and cardboard curbside. You can still recycle your bottles, cans, and plas-tics No. 1 and No. 2 curbside.

Yard waste is also being diverted from the landfill and taken in a separate truck to a compost facility. (The yard waste must be in brown yard waste bags or in separate containers marked “Yard Waste.”)

As a result of the new program, the amount of waste being landfilled declined by a whopping 27% when you compare the three months ending Sept. 30, 2011, to the same period in 2010. The curbside recycling more than doubled, and the remaining reduction of landfill waste is attributed to yard waste that is now being composted. This is a very significant decrease in the amount of waste being landfilled and Bay residents are to be commended for their quick adoption of the new program.

3 month comparison of recycling and landfill waste

curbside landfilltimeframe recycling waste

3 months ending Sept. 30, 2011......404 tons......1,561 tons3 months ending Sept. 30, 2010......193 tons......2,145 tons

Bay new trash program reduces landfill waste, doubles recycling rate

by Diane Frye

It didn’t take a sleuth to deduce that the Bay Village community would come

out to support The Village Food Project’s 2011 fundraiser at Huntington Playhouse. An estimated 170 people enjoyed

a special performance of “Sher-lock Holmes: The Final Adven-ture” on Oct. 23.

Appetizers, including samples of delicious Village Food Project recipes, and bev-erages were served following the play. There was even a surprise appearance by Bay High School

principal (and good sport) Jason Martin dressed as an artichoke.

To date, $4,300 has been raised to help the organization purchase the ingredients neces-sary to cook the nutritious meals that are delivered free of charge to cancer patients and their fam-ilies in Bay Village. The Village

Food Project is 100% volunteer staffed and 100% supported by donations.

If you are inter-ested in volunteer-ing or making a donation, or if you know of families that would benefit from their services, please visit the Village Food Project website at vil-lagefoodproject.com, call 440-348-9401 or email [email protected].

Village Food Project fundraiser a real treat, my dear Watson

Village Food Project volunteers Hannabelle Sterle and Emily White, BHS Principal Jason Martin, VFP Executive Director Barb Harrell and volunteer Sam Colleran at the Village Food Project fundraiser Oct. 23.

» See TALES,page 8

Westlake dedicates Founders Walk

Mayor Dennis Clough rings the Bicentennial Bell as part of the Oct. 22 Founders Walk dedication ceremony at Clague Park. Hundreds of Westlake residents came out to ring the bell and find the location of their personalized brick on the newly-installed walk. To see Nate Dreher’s video of the ceremony, visit mediasite.cityofwestlake.org.

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Nov. 2, 1-2:30 p.m.Free genealogical research assistanceIf you need help getting started with researching your family tree or have come to a brick wall in your quest, just bring what information you have col-lected thus far to this help session. Members of the Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will help you plan your next step.Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.

Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.Honoring Government Officials of Dover-WestlakeThe city of Westlake invites the community to a special Bicentennial event: the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the government officials of Dover-Westlake, past and present. Light refreshments will be served.Westlake City Hall, 27700 Hilliard Blvd.

Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Caregiver Expo 2011This event will feature valuable information on senior services for friends and family members caring for a loved one. Complimentary pampering services, giveaways and raffles for attendees are included. The event is free and open to the public. for additional information contact diane morawski, 440-503-6694 or [email protected] Corporate College West, 25425 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake

Nov. 4, 1-2 p.m.Meaning-Centered Group for Those with Ad-vanced CancerThis twice-monthly support group will help participants find meaning and purpose through structured learning experiences, even as their prognosis may be changing. Advanced registra-tion is required. The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake

Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.3rd Annual St. Bernadette Artisan AffairArt, food, raffle tickets and so much more. A unique show not to be missed! $2 admission. funds raised will support technology at our school and the Gathering Place.St. Bernadette Parish Activities Center, 2256 Clague Rd., Westlake

Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Christmas Carousel Craft FairSee the story on page 7 of this issue.Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd., Bay Village

Nov. 5, 7-9 p.m.Phil Cousineau and the Oîkos Jazz EnsembleConcert: “Living Life as a holy Adventure: The Art of Pilgrimage” by Phil Cousineau and the Oîkos Jazz Ensemble. free and open to the public. An evening of discovery through presentation and music. Refreshments following, along with opportunity to shop at dover ucc’s holiday Earth fair bazaar before and after the concert. Parking at church and across the street at Lee Burneson Middle School.Dover Congregational UCC, 2239 Dover Center Rd., Westlake

Nov. 5, 7:30-9 p.m.The All People Band This is not your ordinary church band! The All People Band is made up of some of the finest and most versatile singers and musicians in the Columbus area. Come and join us to experience one of the most unique worship bands in the United Methodist Church denomination. Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Rd.

Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Holiday Earth FairA gathering of fair trade, Equal Exchange, eco-friendly, organic and green shops and vendors. Jew-elry, clothing, baby and kids’ stuff, lotions, chocolate, holiday items and more. Meet representatives from the new organic supermarket at Westgate, Earth fare. free, public welcome. door prizes. Parking in church lot and across the street at Lee Burneson Middle School.Dover Congregational UCC, 2239 Dover Center Rd., Westlake

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Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.General Meeting of Northeast Ohio PC ClubDoes your computer sometimes “act up” and you don’t know what to do? Then “Ask Martha.” Our featured speaker will be Martha Pontoni, who’ll talk on “When Bad Things happen to Good Computers.” She’ll begin at 7:15 but come early, at 6:30 p.m., to

socialize and enjoy free refreshments. The meeting is free and open to the public. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.

Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.Bay Village Community Band Concert - A Salute to Our VeteransThe Bay Village Community Band will be performing music saluting those who have served in the military. We invite you to join us for a special recognition to our veterans. free admission.Bay Community House, 303 Cahoon Rd.

Nov. 11, 9-10 a.m.Veteran’s Day AssemblyAll veterans and community members are invited to attend a Veterans Day Assembly.Bassett Elementary School, 2155 Bassett Rd., Westlake

Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m.Veterans Day CeremonyJoin us as we honor our veterans with an exhibition drill by the James ford Rhodes high School NJROtc, guest speaker Mayor Dennis Clough and a presenta-tion by the Westlake high School Choir.Gardens at Westlake, 27569 Detroit Rd.

Nov. 11, 3 p.m.Veterans Day CelebrationPlease join us for a special celebration to honor those who have served our country proudly! Live entertainment and refreshments.Brighton Gardens of Westlake, 27819 Center Ridge Rd.

Nov. 11, 6 p.m.Flag Retirement CeremonySee the story on page 14 of this issue.Bay Village American Legion Post #385, 695 Cahoon Rd.

Nov. 11, 7-9 p.m.BAYarts Gallery Opening“The Rhythm of Stillness: The Art of Stanka Kordic” in the Sullivan family Gallery. Runs through dec. 3. Sullivan family Gallery hours: monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment. BAYarts office hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m..BAYarts, 28795 Lake Rd., Bay Village

Nov. 11, 9:30 p.m.-midnightAnchoring the Aquarian Age Celebration CeremonyThe evening will include a Sonic Blissarian Sound

healing concert to dance in the New Earth, a Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation to illuminate the 11-11-11 portal into our being, a cacao ceremony to give us the fun nutrition of Cacao the way nature intended us to eat it, and a Drumming Circle. Cost: $25. Pre-registration recommended, email [email protected] or call 216-369-7478.Unity Church, 23855 Detroit Rd., Westlake

Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Basket of Treasures Craft ShowSee the story on page 15 of this issue.Westlake High School, 27830 Hilliard Blvd.

Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.How Old is Your Family?To celebrate Westlake’s Bicentennial, genealogists from the Ohio Genealogical Society, Cuyahoga West Chapter, and Westlake’s LDS church will guide you through the intricacies of ancestral research. free and open to the public. Bring your research, your stories, your dead ends and let our experts help!Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.

Nov. 12, 6 p.m.-midnightMayor Clough’s Culinary Bicentennial Ball See the story on page 5 of this issue.La Centre, 25777 Detroit Rd., Westlake

Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-noonGold & Silver Buying Event FundraiserLocally owned Gold Gals will be at the Center to buy your unwanted/broken gold, sterling silver or platinum treasures. Please call Shirley at 899-3442 to schedule an appointment, or just drop in.Dwyer Center, 300 Bryson Ln., Bay Village

Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Westlake Garden Club Meetingfollowing business meeting and lunch, master Gar-dener cookie Krizmanick will talk about “fragrance in the Garden.” You will learn the fascinating reasons for scents in plants. Everyone welcome. call 440-331-8722 for more information.Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.

Nov. 16, 7-8:45 p.m.Songwriter/storyteller Foster BrownSee the story on page 7 of this issue.Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.

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Seasonal AllergiesSkin RashesSimple Sprains and Strains

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For Women Only Many women speak in hushed tones about certain female health conditions, and many women suffer in silence. Speaking up about pain or something that seems abnormal can help your physician diagnose conditions that can be hard to pinpoint, and are important to treat. Some women’s health conditions just aren’t discussed enough: Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids. Here’s what you should know:

EndometriosisWomen who have endometriosis suffer from misplaced uterine tissue. The substance that lines their uterus is found outside the uterus, usually on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowels, or other organs where it develops into non-cancerous growths.

“Like the healthy tissue inside the uterus, the

of hormones during a woman’s cycle-except that when the tissue is ready to shed during a woman’s menstrual cycle, it can’t leave the body,” says Cleveland Clinic gynecologist Ashraf El-Dabh. The cause of endometriosis is unknown, but the risk increases until menopause, when estrogen levels naturally decline.

Symptoms include severe menstrual cramps, pelvic or rectal pain, pain during sex, infertility, and abnormal bleeding. Women affected may not realize they have endometriosis. “They may mistakenly believe their severe pain and other symptoms are normal and that they must endure,” says Dr. El-Dabh.

Treatment options can ease symptoms. Depending on the severity of the condition, surgical, medical and alternative treatments are available. “Common treatments include surgical removal of the tissue and oral contraceptives to suppress estrogen,” says Dr. El-Dabh.

Uterine FibroidsFibroids are benign growths that develop in the wall of the uterus. They can occur inside the uterine cavity, in the muscle of the uterus, or on the outer surface of the uterus.

“Symptoms and treatment vary depending on the

located close to the lining of the uterus are more likely to cause abnormal bleeding,” says Dr. El-Dabh. Fibroids that are large and press on adjacent structures like the bladder may cause pressure, pain or urinary frequency.

Treatment is based on a woman’s symptoms and lab results. Fibroids can be detected through ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan or MRI. Surgery is sometimes

excessive bleeding, and don’t require treatment.

Be sure to talk with your gynecologist if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

To request an appointment with Dr. El-Dabh, MD, in Lorain please call 440.204.7400. In Elyria, please call 440.366.9444.

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Diabetes and Your FeetOne of the most common areas of concern with diabetic patients is their feet. Serious foot conditions can lead to tissue damage—even amputation—and if you have diabetes, you are especially prone to these conditions.

“Diabetes can contribute to foot problems in two ways: diabetic neuropathy—which is a nerve disorder that causes numbing and pain in the hands, legs and feet, and damage to internal organs—and poor circulation to the feet,” says Cleveland Clinic diabetic foot specialist Thuan Pham, DPM.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can cause toe deformities, the collapse of the arch, and dry skin. “The foot often becomes wider and shorter, which puts pressure on parts of the foot that are less protected. This can cause ulcers to develop,” he says. Injuries such as scrapes or cuts can go unnoticed, which can also lead to foot ulcers and infections. “If left untreated, infections can lead to

gets into the bone it can also lead to amputation,” says Dr. Pham.

Treatment usually begins by bringing blood sugar levels under control. Lower blood sugar levels help reverse loss of sensation and pain, and might help delay the onset of other problems.

There are many steps you can take to greatly reduce the chance of major injury to your feet. To keep your feet healthy, Dr. Pham suggests the following tips:

Visually check your feet and toes daily for any cuts, sores, blisters, bruises, bumps, infections, or nail problems. Wash your feet daily using warm water and mild soap. Check the water temperature with your wrist to make sure it isn’t too hot, and do not soak your feet for long periods. If you have dry skin, cover your feet — except between your toes — with moisturizer like hand lotion before putting on shoes and socks.

your toes to move. Rotate your shoes and do not wear new shoes for more than a few hours at a time. Cut your toenails straight across and don’t leave sharp edges that could cut the next toe. Have your feet checked at every doctor visit. Do not sit with your legs crossed. Crossed legs can cut circulation to the feet.

To make an appointment with Thuan Pham, DPM, at Cleveland Clinic Elyria, please call 440.366.9444.

As we age, the delicate skin around our eyes can appear puffy or saggy. Eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken, and the normal deposits of protective fat around the eye bulge. The surgical procedure to remove excess eyelid tissues (skin, muscle, or fat) is called blepharoplasty.

“Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both. The surgery is performed for either cosmetic or functional reasons. Sometimes

the eyelid and produce tired-feeling eyes,” says Cleveland Clinic ophthalmologist Mark Levine, MD. Most often, people choose blepharoplasty to improve their

the lower lid removes the large bags under the eyes,” he says.

The surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis and takes approximately two hours. Upper lid incisions’ are made in the natural crease of the lid and lower lid incisions are made just below the lash line. “A procedure for lower lid blepharoplasty, called transconjunctival blepharoplasty, removes

sutures,” says Dr. Levine.

Swelling, bruising and blurry vision are common after bleharoplasty.

transconjunctival blepharoplasty where the self-dissolving sutures require no removal.

Possible complications associated with blepharoplasty include bleeding and swelling, delayed healing, infections, drooping of upper or lower eyelid,

or the fat pockets may not return, but normal wrinkling and aging of the eye area will continue.

Mark Levine, MD sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Lakeland Eye in Lorain, and will see patients at the Avon facility opening December, 2011. He specializes in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery surrounding the eye. To make an appointment with Dr. Levine, please call 440.204.7400.

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Eyelid Surgery



by Alicia Bright

The Far West Center is offering a FREE workshop to anyone in the commu-

nity interested in gaining more information or having any ques-tions answered about our Help for Mom and Help for Parents programs!

The Far West Center is an award-winning community mental health center providing behavioral health services for residents of western Cuyahoga County and Lorain County.

We serve adults and young adults experiencing major mental health problems that interfere with daily living, or persons at risk of developing serious problems as a result of stressful or overwhelming life circumstances. Problems such as mood or thought disorders are often treated with a combination of services designed to do one thing well: help persons achieve their highest level of health and well-being.

The Help for Mom program is a unique screening and treat-ment program for pregnant women who are struggling with depression and/or anxiety and new mothers with postpartum

depression. This program com-bines counseling, psychiatric care, group sessions and commu-nity support to help each mom through all stages of recovery. New babies need their mom… sometimes Mom needs a little help, too.

Parenting can be stress-ful enough without the added burden of Mom or Dad coping with a mental illness. The Help for Parents program at the Far West Center works with participants to teach them effective parenting skills, improve communication with their children, get the sup-port of group members and learn how to support themselves in the process!

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. This will take place in our Westlake office which is located on St. John’s Medical Campus at 29133 Health Campus Drive. Parking is FREE and refreshments will be served!

To RSVP for this event, or if you have any questions, please call Alicia Bright, MSW, LSW at 440-835-6212, ext. 243, or email [email protected]. For a complete overview of Far West Center, please visit our website at www.farwestcenter.com.

Far West Center holding free workshop on parenting programs

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one

killer of women in the United States. Women may have different heart attack symptoms than men. Women who develop one or more of the following symptoms while at rest or unexpectedly should seek medical attention immedi-ately. Women need to understand that they, too, are vulnerable for heart disease and delaying treat-ment can be fatal.

Common symptoms of heart attack in women include:

Cold sweat•Shortness of breath•Weakness•Unusual fatigue•Nausea•Dizziness•Pain or pressure in the •back or chestPain or discomfort in either •or both arms (The pain may be intermittent.)Burning sensation in the •chest or upper abdomenIrregular heartbeat•

Cardiac disease can be prevented in many cases and is very treatable in most. If it’s

been awhile since your last car-diac check-up, you may want to consider scheduling a screening through Fairview or Lakewood Hospitals’ Women’s Preventive Cardiology Clinic. For $35, you will be provided various cardiac screenings to evaluate your risk:

Complete lipid profile and •blood sugarBlood pressure and heart •rateEKG•Body Mass Index•Stress assessment•Educational emphasis on •awareness in preventing heart disease in womenThorough history and •physical by a cardiac nurse practitionerReferrals to appropriate •providers to maintain a healthy lifestyle Smoking cessation pro-•grams

You will receive a personal-ized cardiac health plan and a referral to any appropriate pro-viders. For more information, call Fairview Hospital at 216-476-7932 or Lakewood Hospital at 216-529-8500.

Women should be aware of heart attack symptoms and risk

hEALTh & WELLNESS

by Lysa Stanton

The birth of a baby is a special celebration and so is the celebration of a community’s 200th birthday. The Westlake Historical

Society really enjoys celebrating history of the past as well as history in the making. The society is patiently awaiting the birth of Westlake’s Bicen-tennial Baby. The society wanted to do something special for the first baby born in Westlake.

The first baby born in Westlake on Nov. 14, 2011, will have the honor of being Westlake’s Bicentennial Baby. The society plans to present gifts to the baby and his or her family.

Do you know who that baby might be? Maybe you are the aunt, uncle or parent of that special bundle of joy. You may even be the doctor that delivers that special baby.

The historical society also wants to honor the oldest Westlake resident on Nov. 14. If you know someone you think may be the oldest resident of Westlake, please let us know that as well. You can contact us at 440-808-1961. You can always email the information to [email protected].

waiting for BabyCELEBRATING WESTLAKE’S BICENTENNIAL

by Robin Benzle

If you ever want to stop by a storybook twelfth-century stone castle nestled in the side of a mountain in Northern Italy for a

quick bite to eat, I’ve got just the place.As my family and I wound down through

the wild-flowered meadows of the Swiss Alps into an area of Italy not far from Austria known as the Sud Tyrol, my lifelong dream of sleeping in an ancient castle began to unfold before me. We passed through a village so tiny our car seemed to squeeze between the pastel stuc-coed shops and trattorias.

The road twisted out of town, then up and down hills like a gentle roller coaster, passing through acres of neatly planted grape vines, miniature farm houses, brilliant gardens and occasional cows. Add to this view majestic mile-and-a-half high mountains known as The Dolomites and a castle called Schloss Korb, and there you have it – the stuff that dreams are made of.

The moment you step inside the massive arched door, you enter a time of gallant knights and rearing stallions, and history hangs so heavy in the air you can smell it. You look down at your feet to make sure you are really there and notice that your spanking white name-brand tennis shoes look oddly out of place against a 900-year-old stone floor. You are immediately drawn to the rough bouldered wall of the massive tower and you can’t help but place your hand on it, thinking that perhaps a handsome lord may have touched that very same spot.

And the Coke! As I sat on the terrace, drinking in the splendid view before me, I have never tasted a soft drink so utterly delicious in my entire life. In this castle state-of-mind, I surmised, Spam would have tasted like Cha-teaubriand, canned tuna like Lobster Thermi-dor and Mad Dog 20/20 like nectar from the gods. Imagine, then, how insanely delicious the broiled polenta blanketed with nutmeg-spinach and toasted pine nuts tasted that one starry night…

If you simply can’t squeeze in a visit to Schloss Korb right at the moment, do this: Pour a glass of good Italian merlot, put Pavarotti on the stereo and cook away, making sure your

imagination is set in the medieval mode.Broiled parmesan polenta with nutmeg-spinach, pine nuts and creamServes 4-6.POLENTA:

3 cups water•2 cups milk•1-1/2 teaspoons salt•1-1/4 cups corn meal, medium grind•1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese•2 teaspoons olive oil•

TOPPING: 2 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon olive •oil1/2 cup pine nuts •1-1/2 lbs. fresh spinach•1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or •canned)1/2 cup heavy cream•Salt and ground white pepper to taste•

Make polenta: In a large saucepan, place 2-1/2 cups of the water, 2 cups of milk and salt. Bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, place the corn meal in a small bowl and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup water. Slowly add the corn meal to the simmering milk mixture. Stir constantly until it thickens, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very thick. Mix in the Parmesan cheese.

Oil a 9-1/2” x 5-1/2” loaf pan and fill with the warm polenta. Smooth out the top and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight until firm.

Make topping: In a large skillet, melt butter and oil and cook pine nuts until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove to a small bowl and set aside.

Carefully wash spinach and remove stems. Coarsely chop and in same large skillet, cook until wilted, about 8 minutes. Stir in nutmeg and cream and simmer 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve: Preheat oven to broil. Remove polenta from loaf pan and cut into 1/2” thick slices. Brush with a little olive oil on both sides and arrange on baking sheet. Broil until lightly golden. Arrange two slices on each dinner plate and top each with the warm spinach mixture. Sprinkle pine nuts on top.

Recipe from an Italian castleHOMEMADE POLENTA WITH SPINACH & PINE NUTS

FOOD & TRAVEL



by Kevin DeFrank

There are over 50 farmers markets in Northeast Ohio. It’s been reported that by increasing the amount of

food we eat locally from the current 2% to around 25%, we can create more than 27,000 jobs, add $4.2 billion to the econo-my, and contribute $125 million in taxes. Impressive, right? But how can these sta-tistics ever translate into an even slightly meaningful reality?

You may have heard that we “vote with our wallets.” It is also true that like almost any other kind, wallet-voting is much more difficult with incomplete or misleading information. It seems the most unsettling part of the “election” comes when you commit to making an informed decision. Can you trust the picture on the front of the box? Can you identify any ingredients on the back of the box? How long has that been in a box?! It is now time to give up and risk feeling guilty later, or continue to face the consumer anxiety head-on. Unfortunately there are so many ways to vote “wisely” that trying to do them simultaneously and consistently eventu-ally becomes unwise.

Returning to our original question regarding the statistics, the answer is simple: literally, simplify things. We all know a good vegetable when we see one and it is generally a safe bet that any prod-uct that arrived fresh from a nearby farm is likely higher quality then something that has been sitting on a shelf. Go to the source, or better yet, meet the source halfway at a farmer’s market.

A step towards realizing these statistics and keeping pace with what the rest of the Cleveland area already knows is to have a farmer’s market designed specifically for Bay Village. Such a project will take a

tremendous amount of coordination and planning (otherwise we would already have one) but it will undoubtedly be an eco-nomic, social, and even educational asset to the community.

In recent months I have been off to a good start to this process by making a plan for locating a market next to Bay Square at the former Shell gas station as an (in my opinion) ideal location. My plan includes a basic outline, possible layout, and financial considerations that are justified through online research as well as contacting experts in the area.

Apart from the overall awesomeness it would bring, there are several other fea-tures that would make this farmers market unique to Bay. These include: the ability to operate 10-12 months by providing pro-tection from inclement weather through a pavilion; a long term goal to make a “solar canopy” by installing solar panels on the pavilion that would create an energy sur-plus; and finally, involving individuals and local organizations.

There are over 100 plots in the Bay Community Garden. There is tremendous opportunity for people with gardens at home as well as individuals and groups who currently use plots in the Commu-nity Garden to raise funds, connect with people, and learn a little something along the way.

If you are reading this, please take a brief, anonymous survey on the Observer website, wbvobserver.com. It will only take a few minutes of your time and will help us gauge the interest in a Bay Village farmers market.

If you would like to help organize or hear more about the market send an email to [email protected] or show up at a Bay Village Green Team meeting as it is a frequent topic of discussion.

A growing concern: Plans underway for a Bay Village Farmers Market

Skeletons at NightKatie Willi, fifth-grader at Parkside Intermediate School

I awaken to the howl of a werewolf, loud as a siren.My crackling bones get out of the casket made of iron.I walk through the cemetery so quiet and scary.I bump into a skeleton who calls herself “Mary”.I hear creepy groans and skeleton bones, an owl that hoots and wears tiny boots.I see gravestones, slithering snakes and blood sucking bats.I smell rotting flesh and hear hissing cats.I feel sticky spider webs and fall into an open graveI climb out, look back and say “I’m Sorry!” to Mary’s husband, Dave.My stomach grumbles and craves coffee and chocolate cake.Off to the café for a jumbo mocha shake.Mary had coffee that tasted like sludge,and I had the cake that tasted like fudge.Mary tells me that coffee will go right through me,I pay no attention and leave a puddle for all to see.After the night is over, back to the casket I go.for tomorrow is another day for me to get more Jo.

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by Steve Novak

If you want to sample some of the best food Westlake has to offer, your wait is over. Mark your cal-

endar for Saturday Nov. 12, for Mayor Clough’s Culinary Bicentennial Ball at La Centre. All proceeds for this charity event are earmarked for the Bicentennial Dedication.

Mayor Dennis Clough has entrust-ed co-chairs Steve Novak, Jackie Todd and staff to put together a spectacular event that will culminate the yearlong celebration of Westlake’s history.

The distinguished list of estab-lishments are: Aladdin’s Eatery, B-Spot, Brio Tuscan Grill, Cabin Club, Eighty Seven West Wine Bar, Grey House Pies, Houlihan’s, Iron-wood Café, La Campagna, Menro’s, Moosehead Saloon, Rae-Ann In-House Bakery, The Rusty Barrel, Savannah Bar and Grill, SB Eighty-One, Si Senor, Spoon Me Frozen Yogurt, Stonehouse Grill, Viva Fer-

nando, and Zoup.The Avenue, presented by Jerry

Bruno Productions, will provide a fresh sound of decades of music for your listening or dancing pleasure.

There will also be a silent auc-tion going on during the evening with a wide range of items such as a basket of gift certificates to other Westlake restaurants.

Master of Ceremonies for the evenings festivities will be Fox 8’s Kenny Krumpton.

The evening will run from 6 p.m. to midnight. Cocktails and light appetizers will be served until 7:30 p.m., then from 7:30-9:30 p.m. the restaurants open their tables and music and dancing continues until midnight.

Ticket are $75 per person, $130 per couple or $650 for a table of 10. Reservations must be made by Friday, Nov. 4. You can use the form below or call Westlake City Hall at 440-871-3300.

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by Dianne Borowski

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Dorothy from Oz in her ruby slippers visited the Knickerbocker’s Freaky

Family Fun Fest on Oct. 26, along with many other brightly costumed children. I stopped counting at one hundred. It was another great experience.

This year belonged to Darth Vader and company. Of course, Harry Potter put in an appearance, as well as various furry creatures with long tails, Tinker Bell with twinkling lights, a few lady bugs, a cow girl, vampires and two ballerinas who graciously pirouetted for the seniors in the haunted library. The children were so well-mannered and polite. They especially seemed to enjoy visiting with the service dogs which assist

one of the residents.Chili, potato soup, hot dogs, plus

nachos and cheese were available for all hungry trick-or-treaters; cotton candy, face painting and the talented balloon lady added to the fun. The chili and potato soup received rave reviews. This year’s pumpkin drop from the eighth floor was spectacu-lar thanks to an extra large pumpkin and a neat Bay police officer who spotlighted the courtyard as the pumpkin fell.

Thanks to all who worked so hard to put together this event and to those who donated candy. A big hug to all the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. who took the time to bring the children. Residents of the Knickerbocker are looking forward to seeing everyone next Halloween.

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____ Please reserve a table for 10 at $650 per table (List guests on separate sheet of paper)

____ I cannot attend, but would like to make a contribution of $ _______________

Please make checks payable to City of Westlake Bicentennial Ball

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Mayor Debbie Sutherland is enthusiastic about the impact of the program. “Although change is difficult, hats off to our residents who have embraced this new service and made a positive impact on our planet,” she said. “Keep up the good work!”

let’s work together to further increase our recycle rate! To do this, simply place all recyclable materials in the Green Recycle Container and make sure your yard waste is in a brown yard waste bag or container clearly marked “Yard Waste.”

remember to join recyclebank and get great rewards for your recycling. Sign up for Recyclebank Rewards by registering at Recyclebank.com. You will earn points for your Home Recycling (Green Recycle Container) which can be used to receive discounts at participating local and national merchants. You can also call Recyclebank and register by phone at 1-888-727-2978.

So, what is now being recycled curbside?your green recycle container is for your recyclable materials:

All plastic bottles, glass bottles, metal and aluminum cans•All plastics labeled No. 1 or No. 2 (such as plastic food containers)•All paper – mail, school paper, office paper, shredded paper, magazines, •newspaperCardboard – both corrugated or non-corrugated (such as Kleenex boxes, •paper towel tubes)

NOTE: Items must be in the Green Recycle Bin to be picked up by the Recycle Truck. Please do not leave your cardboard on the tree lawn – it will not be recycled.

And, how do I make sure that my yard waste is composted?Use a container clearly marked “yard waste” or Brown compostable

paper Bags for yard waste:Your yard waste is picked up by a separate truck by Republic Services and

taken to Kurtz Bros. in Avon where it is composted and turned to a rich soil amendment within 90-120 days. The compost product is mixed with clay soil and sand and becomes a top soil which is used by area landscapers and hom-eowners. It is also available as compost, which can be mixed with soil as a rich soil amendment. Yard waste is collected April 15 through Dec. 15 of each year.

Place your yard waste (grass clippings, plant clippings and small twigs) in brown compostable yard waste bags or in a trash container clearly marked “Yard Waste.” Approved “Yard Waste Only” stickers for your trash cans are available from the Bay Village Green Team for $1.50 and can be purchased at the Mayor’s Office in City Hall.

Visit www.bayvillagegreenteam.com for more details on the new recycling and trash pickup program, as well as additional ways to recycle beyond the curb and reduce waste at home.

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Resident participation in Bay’s new recycling program has greatly reduced the amount of waste added to the Lorain County landfill used by the city’s trash service, Republic Services.

holly lane celebrates 50 years

Mark and Tina Nazario, owners of Bay Lanes Bowling Alley, accept a COSE Ten under 10 Award at the I-X Center Oct. 19. The award recognizes businesses with 10 or fewer employ-ees who succeed in innovation, customer ser-vice, value to the community and growth. The Nazarios, the alley’s only full-time employees, purchased Bay Lanes in Sept. 2009 and have been committed to supporting the community, frequently hosting fundraisers and donating services to local non-profit organizations. “We are proud [of this award],” said Tina. “We thank the community for all of their support.”

Bay Lanes wins small business award

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Nearly 400 runners & walkers partici-pated in the second annual Heritage Run to benefit the Village Founda-

tion on Sat., Oct. 22, at Cahoon Memorial Park. Funds collected by the not-for-profit Village Foundation help to support projects

and programs fostering Bay Village’s histori-cal, cultural, social and educational heritage. Winner of the 5K run was Scott Snow of Avon with a time of 16:58. “I love to support these local events, Bay’s a great community,” said Snow after crossing the finish line.

Fine, fall weather draws hundreds to Heritage Run

Westlake’s Holly Lane Elementary School celebrated its 50th

anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 23, with an open house and balloon launch. Visitors were treated to classrooms featuring highlights of the past five decades, the opening of the school’s 1986 time capsule, music, a sundae bar, and a visit from the school’s first principal, Bill Robishaw.

Holly Lane fourth-graders Mary Abersold, left, and Kaylee Farr release their balloons with attached message cards during the school’s balloon launch.



by Frank Colosimo

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center kicks off the holiday season with the welcome return of the annual Christmas Carousel Craft Fair, presented by the Center’s Women’s Board.

The Craft Fair has been held at a number of off-site locations over the years, but returns to its roots at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Avoid the holiday rush while shopping for unique treasures for your loved ones – choose from a selection of arts, crafts, handmade goods and more. Just a few of the items fea-tured this year: Pottery and Nature Photo Note Cards from Nancy & Vicki Horning’s Earth Art Studio, Emille Illson’s Button Down Designs (bracelets made from heirloom buttons of the 1840s-1940s) and natural beeswax and olive oil soaps, lotions and creams from Christine Rice’s Morning Star Gardens.

The $3 admission fee will allow access to more than 20 local craftspeople and artisans as well as one free entry into the Carousel Raffle. Shoppers are encouraged to bring along the family to enjoy the Center’s free live animal

exhibits, a walk in the beau-tiful Huntington Reservation or a star show in the Plan-etarium. Visitors may also take advantage of a selection of food, refreshments and homemade baked goods in the Carousel Café.

The Craft Fair was con-ceived by the Center’s Women’s Board as a “Christmas Sale”

back in 1968 to raise funds for the nonprofit Center. In 1969, when the Board celebrated their 15th anniversary as a volunteer organization, the title “Christmas Carousel” was born.

Since that day, the Women’s Board has con-tinued to support the Center through service, leadership, community awareness and fundrais-ing. Women of all ages, skills, experiences and tal-ents are part of this dedicated group of volunteers. Members meet monthly for meetings, socials and arts & crafts, as well as giving their time to visit area seniors accompanied by some of the Center’s treasured animal ambassadors. New members are always welcome, and inquiries can be made by calling the Center at 440-871-2900.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is located at 28728 Wolf Rd. in Bay Village within the Huntington Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks.

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In celebration of Westlake’s B i c e n t e n -

nial, Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio G e n e a l o g i c a l Society will host Metroparks his-torian, songwrit-er and storyteller Foster Brown on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Mr. Brown will take us on an historical journey of Westlake’s earliest years, featuring his origi-nal song called “The Township of Dover.” He will also include other songs about the Ohio & Erie Canal that focus on what life was like for the local people, who dug the canals and made Cleveland a pow-erful city.

This program begins at 7 p.m. in the Porter room of Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center

Ridge Rd. Social time for guests and members is from 6:30-7 p.m. The public is invited at no cost.

Also, Cuya-hoga West will be giving assistance to those who are researching their family history from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Wednes-day, Nov. 2, in the computer lab

at Westlake Porter Public Library. 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 and the members will help you plan your next step. Help sessions will not be held in December or January.

For questions or additional information about either event visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcwogs or e-mail: [email protected].

Historian brings stories and songs to Porter Library Nov. 16

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Belvedere nurse liaison Pat Rine honored with state award

Westlake resident Pat Rine, a Nurse Liaison at The Belvedere of Westlake,

was recently honored with a 2011 Honoring Excellence Award For Nursing from the Ohio Assisted Living Association. The OALA is a statewide association representing 351 assisted living facilities in the state of Ohio.

Pat Rine has been a nurse for the Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing facilities for the past 22 years. She combines the caring and compassion that is so essential to nursing, while remain-ing objective in any given situation.

Her integ-rity shines through in every deci-sion and interaction

with the com-munity, staff, and residents alike.

“I couldn’t find a better team or organization to be a part of,” she said. “It’s our passion to take good care of those entrusted with their care, everyday.”

This is the fifth OALA Honoring Excellence Award in the past four years for outstanding staff at The Belvedere of Westlake. Belvedere owner Cindy Griffiths-Novak stated, “We are both humbled and honored by the OALA award.”

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by Kim Bonvissuto

Three Westlake Schools students had winning entries in the Earth Day Coalition 2011 22nd Annual Art,

Poetry and Essay Contest.Parkside Intermediate School sixth-

graders Sarah Greenberg and Alex Tromler, and Holly Lane Elementary School third-grader Alex Gannon were honored with other contest winners at EarthFest 2011 in April at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

They were among 30 students from Berea, Brook Park, Brunswick, Cleveland, Columbia Station, Highland Heights, Lake-wood, Middleburg Heights, Solon, Strongs-ville and Twinsburg to receive the Hope and

Stanley Adelstein Award for Excellence.The winning works will be displayed at

Westlake Porter Public Library through Nov. 16. The display will be available for viewing 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

The exhibit will move to the Cleveland Public Library-Rockport Branch for the showing dates Nov. 17 through Dec. 28.

The Art and Poetry Contest encourage Northeast Ohio students to celebrate Earth Day by expressing their ideas for solutions to environmental issues facing their community. Earth Day Coalition is a non-profit organiza-tion serving Northeast Ohio. For more infor-mation visit earthdaycoalition.org.

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by Louise Seeholzer

In the season of witches, goblins and all things scary, a magic spell of sheer beauty was cast by five outstanding

voices over the audience gathered at West-lake Porter Public Library to hear delight-ful samples from Massenet’s “Cendrillon” (Cinderella) on Oct. 18.

The program, presented by the Cleve-land Institute of Music, was a preview of CIM’s upcoming production of Massenet’s opera. It also marked the beginning of the 21st year of FYI: Opera programs offered free to the public by the Westlake-West-shore Arts Council.

David Bamberger, CIM’s Director of Opera Theater, presided over the program with the ease and skill of one who knows the subject and has presented FYI: Opera programs from its onset 21 years ago.

Brilliantly accompanied on the piano by CIM music director John Simmons, the

voice students perfectly matched their voices and manners to the roles. Although the performers sang in the opera’s original language of French, their expressive facial and body language was easily read.

The first aria was sung by mezzo soprano Rebecca Skirpan as the step-mother, who Bamberger described as “not so wicked as bizarre.” Skirpan’s great voice and delivery were a wonderful introduction to Massenet’s music.

Massenet includes Cinderella’s father in his story. Baritone Mark Wanich por-trayed and capably sung the tormented father and dominated husband. Zoe Schu-mann, as the Fairy Godmother, proved her lovely soprano voice includes very high notes as she expressed her need to take a hand in Cinderella’s situation.

Prince Charming, tenor Nathaniel Heim, made his appearance and sang about the girl of his dreams, who he has yet to meet. Then Cinderella (Alexandra Schiano) arrives and dialogue is sung between the two leading into a duet, which was beautifully performed. Arias by the stepmother and Cinderella and a duet by Cinderella and her father, precede the happy ending sung by the Fairy God-mother, Cinderella and the Prince.

These talented presenters had no prob-lem convincing the FYI: Opera audience about happy endings and indeed encour-aged many to plan on seeing CIM’s com-plete and fully staged performances. For information and tickets for CIM’s Nov. 9 and 12 opera production visit www.cim.edu or call CIM at 216-791-5000, ext. 411.

Great performances create happy endings

A preview of Massenet’s opera Cendrillon (Cinderella), was given by CIM voice students Mark Wanich (Cinderella’s father), Nathaniel Hein (Prince Charming), Alexandra Schiano (Cinderella), Rebecca Skirpan (Stepmother), and Zoe Schumann (Fairy Godmother).

A few years later, however, Al Smith became the first non-Protestant to win a major party’s presidential nomination. Smith, a Catholic from New York, was popular with anti-Prohibition voters, but lost the 1928 election to Herbert Hoover.

As the 1920s came to a close, ominous signs of a looming eco-nomic crisis began to surface. Goldstein reported that more than 2,200 Ohio farms were fore-closed upon in 1927, and 50 Ohio banks failed. At least six leading economists predicted a market crash in the near future. The cultural, economic and infra-structure expansion of the 1920s came to a sharp halt with the Wall Street Crash of 1929, sending the country into a Great Depression that would last throughout the next decade.

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Tri-C instructor Michael Goldstein plays the 1920s hit “Sweet Georgia Brown” on the bassoon.

by Julie Meadows

Everyone agrees that we want the best education for our children. One way to support that idea

is through fundraising efforts for our schools. You do not have to be a parent of a current student to participate in these efforts – everyone is invited to help out. There are three easy ways to accomplish this that will cost you nothing.

First, find and save Box Top for Education coupons. Box Tops cou-pons can be found on many products, including General Mills, Pillsbury, Ziploc, Go-Gurt, Kleenex, Juicy-Juice, Fiber-One, and Cheerios items. For every box top saved, your school receives 10 cents.

In Bay Village, box tops can be dropped off at Normandy Elementary School, 26920 Normandy Rd., or the Dwyer Center, 300 Bryson Lane.

In Westlake, box tops can be dropped off in the main office at Dover Elementary School, 2300 Dover Center Rd., or Westlake Community Services, 29694 Center Ridge Rd.

A second way to give money to your schools is by registering your Heinen’s Rewards card at www.hein-

ensrewards.com and participating in the ABC School Donation Program. On the website, log into your account and click on “My Profile.” Select a city and school from the pull-down list then click “Save Changes.” When you shop at Heinen’s, 1% of your qualified purchase made September through April will be donated by Heinen’s to the school of your choice. This needs to be done every year starting in September.

Finally, money can also be raised by registering your Giant Eagle Advan-tage card at www.gianteagle.com. Their program is called Apples for the Stu-dents. Each time you shop using your Giant Eagle card, points are earned and then given to the school of your choice. To participate, sign in to their website and click on “My Account,” followed by “Apples for Students.” Search by zip code to find participating schools (or call 1-800-474-4777). As with Heinen’s program, you must re-select your des-ignated school each September.

Please consider helping your local school district by participating in these painless fundraisers. Thank you for your support!Margaret Schulz contributed to this story.

Painless fundraising for our schools



The 1990sby Will Krause

In 1993, the Westlake Historical Society published a history of Westlake (and Dover) covering the period from 1930 through 1990 written by William M. Robishaw. The title of the book: “You’ve Come a Long Way, Westlake…and You’ve Got a Long Way To Go.” Sometime between 1990 and 2011, the Westlake that we know today arrived!

In 1990 the population of the city was 27,018 – over double what it had been in 1960. Except for a service garage on Bassett Road, all city services were delivered primar-ily from one building – a one-story municipal building, constructed in 1953 at the corner of Hilliard Boulevard and Dover Center Road. The building contained all of the city’s administrative offices (except for the Law and Building departments which occupied houses next door) as well as the whole police and fire departments and all of the fire equipment!

The early 1990s saw the construction of several new city facilities including a police station and two new fire stations, as well as the acquisition of a city golf course, now called Meadowood, and the opening of a new city-owned west-side nature park off Bradley Road. The Promenade of Westlake shopping center brought a new array of shopping options to the west side of the city. In 1998, the city built an 80,000-square-foot recreation center in the midst of an 86-acre park (and in 2006 added 19,000 square feet to it).

The 21st Century

By 2000, the population of Westlake had reached 31,719 and it reached nearly the 33,000 mark just five years later, with a comparable daytime population consisting of students, workers and retirees. In 2003, Porter Public Library expanded to 75,000 square feet, and a new city hall opened. That same year, Cleveland State University located its first ever satellite campus in Westlake and Cuyahoga Community College debuted its first Corporate College. The city’s newly remodeled and enlarged center for seniors reopened in January 2004 with a new name: Westlake Center for Community Services.

The largest development in the city’s his-tory, Crocker Park, is a cutting-edge, mixed-use town center with retail, office and residential space. A part of Phase 1 opened in Novem-ber 2004 adjacent to the Promenade, near the intersection of I-90, Crocker and Detroit roads. As originally approved by the Planning Depart-ment, it was planned to ultimately consist of 1.7 million square feet of development including the already-built Main Street with first floor shops and apartments and offices above. The civic core of this phase of development is a median park with fountains, chess boards and areas for community events.

By 2008, seventy percent of the original project was constructed or had final approval and the major-ity of the mixed use buildings containing retail, office and apartments had been constructed and occupied. In November 2007, voters approved an expansion of Crocker Park with another nearly 400,000 square feet of development, including a hotel, planned for the land east of the Promenade Shopping Center. That approval anticipated a total of 2.1 million square feet

of development.During the worst years of the “Great Recession,”

development slowed but more recently the for-sale housing has seen a surge of sales and they continue to be constructed and sold inside the western perimeter of Crocker Park. The apartments have been fully occu-pied since their construction and the existing retail and office space is nearly all leased. A civic plaza and multi-purpose structure are planned as an additional venue for community events west of Market Street.

Other major facilities developed in the city in the last decade include: Hyland Software, which has

renovated and occupied three existing corporate buildings and built a number of expansions to keep up with their explosive growth, Five Seasons Country Club, LA CENTRE conference facility, Dave & Buster’s, University Hospitals Health System, Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Medical Center Phase Two, Premier Physicians Medi-cal Office Building, Lutheran Home’s Concord Reserve continuum of care campus, Westlake Service Center, Security Self Storage, Q-Lab, Crocker Corporate Center Office Building, and Paramount Tennis Club.

In December 2008, Crocker Road was con-nected with Stearns Road in North Olmsted to provide a long anticipated direct link between I-90 and I-480 and an easier way for Westlake residents and businesses to access the airport and Ohio Turnpike.

In 2009, special design guidelines were incorporated for the Dover Village area of West-lake to build on the mid-century modern style of buildings in the historic center of town, and the city acquired additional open space there.

In 2010, a study of the city’s commercial and industrial areas and trade area was done, which shows that the city’s non-residential develop-ment is evenly divided between retail, office and industrial square footage. The city is also in the midst of updating its bike plan with the goal of making parts of the city more accessible and safe for pedestrians and cyclists.

The 2011 Bicentennial and Beyond

While the city celebrates its Bicentennial, the careful growth continues with Nordson Corporation’s new headquarters occupied in December 2010 and Phase I of Cuyahoga Com-munity College’s new Westshore Campus now open. Work continues on Hospice House West and the relocation of a portion of Clemens Road to ease congestion at Crocker and Cle-mens Road. University Hospitals has begun a $100-million-dollar renovation of St. John Medical Center.

With the passage of an $84 million levy by the voters of Westlake in 2010, the Westlake City Schools will break ground on a new 230,000-square-foot high school and a new 100,000-square-foot middle school in 2011. The old middle school will be renovated into an inter-mediate school in 2012. Also planned are new and renovated elementary schools.

The biggest news in Westlake in 2011 was the announced relocation of American Greetings’ 2,000-employee headquarters to Crocker Park. The preliminary plans for this project include the addition of 700,000 square feet of corporate office buildings with first floor retail and recon-figuration of the plans for the southern end of Crocker Park, boosting the eventual build out of Crocker Park to just over 3 million square feet. American Greetings hopes to occupy their new

world headquarters, called American Creative Studios, by 2014.

Today, Westlake residential land is almost built out. The community not only survived its residential boom years, it has positioned itself through careful fiscal and physical planning to remain a prestigious place for individuals, institutions, small businesses and large corporations to call home. Once a premier farming settlement, it is now a thriving, friendly, cre-ative suburban community, taking the time to cel-ebrate its history – it truly has arrived!

Westlake Bicentennial, 1811-2011 A yearlong celebration of Westlake’s history

In this issue:1990-2011

The Westlake Recreation Center was built in 1998.

Crocker Park opened in 2004 and continues to expand.

Westlake’s new city hall building opened in 2003.

Westlake Porter Public Library completed a major expansion and renovation in 2003.



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by Sarah Gilbert

Everyone at the Bay Village Recre-ation Department would like to thank all the kids and parents who

came to our Halloween Safety Day! It was a huge success with an attendance of more than 150. Kids learned about Hal-loween safety all while having fun lis-tening to stories, making crafts, playing games and getting their faces painted. Everyone left with a pumpkin in hand, candy in their bags and a smile on their face. We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR UPCOMING PROGRAMS.

Youth Basketball LeagueGrades 3-8Practices: Begin the week of Nov. 14Games: Saturdays, Nov. 19-Feb. 25League Divisions:Boys: 3/4 Grade, 5/6 Grade, 7/8 GradeGirls: 3/4 Grade, 5/6 Grade

Teams practice one hour per week in addition to Saturday games.

High School BasketballGrades 9-12Saturdays, Dec. 3-Feb. 18

The Middle School and Community Gyms will be full of hoops fun this winter. Games take place on Saturdays starting Dec. 3.

1st & 2nd Grade BasketballJan. 11-March 11st Grade: Wednesday evenings2nd Grade: Thursday evenings

Now is the time to start signing up for this great intro program! Learn the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, recreational environment. Deadline is Dec. 6.

Red Cross BabysittingAges 11-15Sat. Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Bayway Cabin

This training prepares students with necessary tools to babysit responsibly.

Includes safety, basic care/first aid and much more. Reg-ister now before class fills up! Bring a lunch, snack will be provided.

Preschool PlaytimeAges 5 and underOct. 3, 2011-May 2012M/W/F, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.**T/TH, 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.**Fridays, Nov. 4 and 11, time changed to 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Fee: $2/child; 10-day pass: $15

Release some energy at the Community Gym! Parent supervision required. Bounc-ing balls, tumble mats and more! No registration needed for this program. Sign in and pay at the Community Gym.

Christmas Break Drawing WorkshopAges 7 and upTuesday & Thursday, Dec. 27 and 2911 a.m.-12 p.m.Bayway Cabin

Winter break will be here before you know it! If you’re looking for a way to keep the kids busy while they’re out of school, try our drawing workshop. Beginners will learn the basics and advanced artists will develop new techniques! Projects will include fun holiday themes.

Winter Break Futsal ClinicGrades 2-4Session I: Dec. 20-22Session II: Dec. 27-299 a.m.-11 a.m.

Need to release some winter break energy? Sign up for our Futsal clinic ses-sions in the Community Gym to keep up your soccer skills inside while it’s snow-ing outside. Build your soccer skills by learning control, touch and tricks with a special, small ball.

Cardio Kickboxing/PilatesWednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m.Location: Bay Lodge (November-February)

Join Cathy for 30 minutes of high- and low-impact kickbox-ing and 30 minutes of pilates. Drop in to try it out for $7 (non-resident:$8) or register for a pass and attend up to 15 classes, good for any time or day.

Zumba FitnessTuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Community GymMondays & Wednes-days, 7-8 p.m. at Bay Way Cabin

Get in on the hottest new dance/aerobic workout! Purchase a pass and attend up to 15 classes, good for any time or day. 10-day passes are $55; 15-day passes are $82.50. Drop in rate is $7 (non-resident:$8).

Fitness Room at Community GymSchool Year HoursMonday-Friday: 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Sunday: 12-4 p.m.

Renew your membership or register for the first time! Bay Village residents or those employed in the city are eligi-

ble to join. Proof of residency or employ-ment is required. Must be 13 years old to use equipment, ages 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Registrations must be done at the Recreation Depart-ment, 400 Bryson Lane, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

To sign up for any program or for more information log on to www.bayrec.org or visit the Recreation Department at 400 Bryson Lane. Feel free to call us at 440-871-6755 if you have any questions.

Fall Fun at Bay Rec

Susan Ballard from the Bay Village Branch Library tells a story at Bay Rec’s Halloween Safety Day.

A girl dressed as Jessie from the “Toy Story” movies has a rainbow painted on her cheek by a Bay Rec volunteer.



by Steve Novak

When you get the urge for a steak dinner there are plenty of choices in Cleveland, but

there is really no need to look any fur-ther than the Cabin Club.

From the moment you arrive, the timber-framed log cabin entices you with a quaint and cozy atmosphere and it’s exactly that when you walk inside.

Raised booths separate the dining area from the stunning mirrored bar in this one-room restaurant. Even with the rustic cabin architecture you feel a sense of elegance as you are seated at your cream-linened table.

The day I met my wife for lunch, I started with the French Onion Soup ($5). This hearty soup is topped with homemade croutons and melted cheese that drips down the side of the crock.

My entrée, a Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad ($9), had just the right amount of Cajun spices to give it a little heat. Complimented with Kalamata olives and sourdough croutons it was perfectly dressed and delicious.

My wife’s Cedar Planked Salmon ($14) came with soup du jour or a house salad – crispy greens, cucumber wrap and sunflower seeds all topped with their classic honey-lemon char-donnay dressing. Her salmon was oven roasted and expertly seasoned, topped with a truffle butter and accompanied with garlic mashed potatoes. Roasted creamed corn was also served with her meal which was absolutely out of this world delicious.

The Mediterranean Steak Sand-wich ($13) was cooked medium rare topped with green olives, artichokes, Swiss cheese and fire-roasted mayo. Not your typical sandwich toppings, but that’s what makes it stand out.

If you’re in a hurry, you could opt for the HR Express Lunch ($10). You choose from three sandwiches, three soups and three salads all served on

one plate.L o o k i n g

through their wine list is most impres-sive, but not surprising as it has been honored with the “Award of Excellence” by Wine Specta-tor magazine. If you can’t decide on a wine, the staff is quite knowl-edgeable, as many of them are trained and certified sommeliers.

For dinner, start with their “Award Winning” Lobster Bisque ($8). Wonder-fully creamy with nice chunks of lob-ster, it leaves you wanting more.

Another starter that was served at a nearby table was Appetizer Sampler ($22). The combination of Fried Cala-

mari, Buffalo Spring Rolls and Raspberry BBQ Shrimp looks to be a tempting selection.

T h e i r classic dish is the Steak Christopher ($27). Perfect-ly grilled twin filet mignons topped with s a u t é e d shrimp, aspar-agus spears and finished with a deca-dent béarnaise

sauce. It’s also served with a side of garlic mashed redskins. It tastes even better than it sounds.

Delmonico Steak is a favorite of mine and the Cabin Club’s is a 14-ounce USDA Prime Cut, a la carte ($28) or with soup or salad and choice of one side ($33). What can I say, on target with the

preparation and so tender and juicy. I accompanied it with the Lobster Risotto with truffle oil and parmigiano reggiano ($7) – delectable.

Along with any steak, order the Sizzling Skillet of Mushrooms ($4); the sound and smell will tantalize your senses.

Only USDA Prime and Certified Angus Beef are served in this establish-ment.

Alaskan King Crab, Baby Back Ribs, Beef Short Ribs, Great Lakes Walleye and Lamb Meatloaf are just a small selection of many entrees that will render you helpless in your dinner choice.

The bar has its own menu and from 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday all bar food is half-price.

Now we can talk about service, WOW! The late Capt. Eddie Solomon of McGarvey’s Restaurant in Vermilion wrote a book, “Service is an Honor-able Profession,” and our server Amy personified it with first-class service. Friendly, knowledgeable, timely and professional. If I were to open a restau-rant, I would start by hiring Amy, and then clone her.

Back in 1991, George Schindler, Kay Ameen and Dave Hale started Hospital-ity Restaurants, the parent company of the Cabin Club. Now they’ve grown by four more restaurants and one night club. Their success started in West-lake. Now in their twentieth year, the Cabin Club continues its high standard of outstanding food and professional service. They’re not just the standard of excellence on the Westside but in all of Northeast Ohio.

Steve Novak is a Westlake resident and 30-year veteran in the restaurant industry, working at all levels from dishwasher to manager to chef/owner. The Observer makes two anonymous visits per restaurant and does not accept complimentary meals.

Cabin Club is much more than just steaks

cabin club steakhouse30651 detroit rd., westlake

440-899-7111 hrcleveland.com/cabin.php

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m.-Midnight; Saturday, 4 p.m.-Midnight; Sunday, 4-10 p.m.

Lunch Prices: Soups, Salads and Starters, $4-$12; Sandwiches and Entrees, $8-$16

Dinner Prices: Appetizers, $8-$22; Soups, Salads and Sandwiches, $5-$15; Sides, $4-$7; Seafood, Steaks and Favorites, $16-$44

Reservations: Recommended

Credit cards: All major

Cuisine: Steak and Seafood

Kids menu: No

Bar service: Full Bar

Handicapped-accessible: No

Grade: Ratings: 1 star: Fair; 2 stars: Good; 3 stars: Very Good; 4 stars: Excellent

LOCALDINING



by Cynthia Eakin

Busy Bay Village organi-zations have shared the results of their recent

events, and there are many exciting things planned for the upcoming fall and winter months.

bay men’s Club’s first annual Lu-Wow Hawaiian-themed barbecue party in late August provided a great time for all 140 guests, and raised $8,000 for scholarships. The club’s next event is the annual rake-out. If you know someone in need of having the leaves raked from their yard, contact Bay Men’s Club President Eric Eakin at 440-835-2718.

An exhibit of wedding dresses and trousseaus span-ning the years 1880-1990 is on display at rose hill museum now through the Christmas holi-days. The 2011 ornament depict-ing the historic Fuller House on the BAYarts campus is on sale in the museum gift shop. Rose Hill is open on Sundays from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. Group tours can be arranged by appointment. Phone 440-871-7338. The Bay Village His-torical Society’s annual Country Festival is planned for June 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All community organizations are invited to par-ticipate. Contact Cynthia Eakin at 440-835-2718.

the bay village women’s Club annual holiday luncheon is Dec. 8 at Lakewood Country

Club. Mark your calendars for their yearly antique show and fundraiser Feb. 18-19 at Bay High School.

the martha devotion huntington Chapter of the daughters of the american revolution (D.A.R.) supports the military and veterans by donating T-shirts, manufacturer coupons and phone cards. The chapter also supports Appa-lachian schools by sending clothing, soup labels, box tops and recyclable used printer car-tridges.

Every June, the chapter awards the D.A.R. National Defense Committee ROTC Medal to a graduating Sea Cadet in a ceremony aboard the USS Cod. Several times a year, the chapter welcomes new citizens at the U.S. Naturalization Court in Cleveland. The chapter com-memorated Constitution Week in September with a display at Bay Library. The Nov. 5 chap-ter meeting at North Olmsted Library, 10:30 a.m., will feature a War of 1812 Bicentennial pro-gram, and is free and open to the public. For information, contact Chapter Regent Doris Gorgas at [email protected].

A new organization in town, the Peter navarre Chapter united states daughters of 1812, has been relocated from Toledo to Bay Village. The chap-ter is named for Peter Navarre, a French-Canadian scout for General William Henry Harri-son. Members of the U.S.D. 1812

must prove lineal descent from an ancestor who provided civil, naval or military service to the United States during the War of 1812 or the post-Revolutionary War years of 1784-1815. Mem-bers of the Peter Navarre chap-ter recently participated in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry monument in Cleveland’s Fort Huntington Park, commemorat-ing the anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie, which occurred on Sept. 10, 1813. Contact Chapter President Marlene Wilkinson at [email protected] for membership information.

the league of women voters held mock elections at Fairview, Parma, Brecksville and Brush high schools in October. A Bay Village Candidate’s Night was held at the Bay Middle School. The November first Thursday meeting topic for dis-cussion is, “Whose Democracy is it anyway?” For information, visit lwvcuyahogaarea.org.

the lake erie nature and science Center women’s board announced that winter program registration begins on Nov. 7. It includes weekday Parent and Tot, pre-school and kindergarten programs, Log Cabin Explorer Club, School Age, Weekend Adventure Club and Junior Naturalist programs. A new program, All-Access Pass, is a behind-the-scenes visit to the center with Director of Wild-life Dave Wolf. Holiday programs are Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. The

Schuele Planetarium is open to the public. Adult programs are the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. The December topic is “Bees for all Seasons.” The topic “What Does the Future hold for the Great Lakes?” will be discussed in January, and the February topic is “Glorifying the Gross Lessons Learned in the Recovery of the Lake Erie Water snake.” Christ-mas Carousel is Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center.

the bay village Pta Council is having its “Love and Logic” course for parents from Jan. 24 through Feb. 28. The annual scholarship auction is Nov. 18, 7 p.m., at the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. Donations for the silent auction are appreciated. Tickets, priced at $35 per person, are $30 before Nov. 4. Contact Cynthia White at 440-892-7975 or Robin Lucak at 440-871-6468.

bayarts’ annual fundrais-er, “Moondance,” celebrated the completion of the Fuller House project and raised more than $60,000. Mojo coffee shop is now open daily in the Fuller House. BAYarts’ holiday shop opens soon. A Rocky River family has generously offered to donate funds to build a new ceramic studio on the arts campus.

the bay village soccer Club continues to grow. More than 1,500 children, starting at age three and older, participat-ed in the program this spring.

Phone Pete Winzig at 440-892-8704.

the bay village Garden Club, with 85 members from Bay Village, Avon Lake and West-lake, is replacing the petunias in the welcome baskets through-out the city with kale and winter greenery. The “Greening of Bay” wreath-making classes, the club’s main fundraiser, take place on Dec. 5-6. Phone Carol McDonald at 440-835-1750 for information.

the bay village Com-munity Council is accepting nominations for the Citizen of the Year and the Project of the Year. Nomination forms will be available at City Hall. Award winners will be determined at the next Community Council meeting in January, at the Fuller House. Contact President Eric Eakin at 440-835-2718.

by Joyce Sandy

The chilly weather is upon us and it’s the perfect time to visit the library! Let us help you find the book you’re looking for, a new DVD, or a book on CD to listen to as you do all of those fall chores. Come to these upcoming programs to be informed and entertained. There’s something for every-one at the library!

adult dePartment

Tuesday, Nov. 8 (7 p.m.) ChoCo-late: a disCussion and tastinG – Let Bev Shaffer, a local culinary expert and author of five cookbooks, take you on a chocolate journey complete with nibbles and tidbits along the way! The evening will end with one of her homemade brownies from her bestselling cookbook “Brown-ies to Die For!” Books will be available for signing and purchase.

Saturday, Nov. 12 (2 p.m.) author and leGendary meteorolo-Gist diCK Goddard – Meet leg-endary Cleveland TV personality and pioneering meteorologist Dick Goddard as he celebrates a remarkable 50 years on television. His new book “Six Inches of Partly Cloudy” will be available for pur-

chase and signing.

Wednesday, Nov. 16 (7 p.m.) eliot ness – Rebecca McFarland, internationally recognized expert, will share the Eliot Ness you won’t see in the movies. In this case, the truth is more fascinating than fiction.

teen dePartment

Saturday, Nov. 5 (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) aCt PraCtiCe test – For grades 9-12. Join us for a FREE prac-tice ACT test provided by the Princeton Review.

Monday, Nov. 14 (6:30 p.m.) sat and aCt strateGy session – For grades 9-12. A representative from the Princeton Review will go over the scores from the Oct. 29 SAT and the Nov. 5 ACT tests. Parents and students are welcome to learn time management and test strategies as well.

Children’s dePartment:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 (4 p.m.) maGiC with Paul Gerber – For ages 4 and up. Paul Gerber will share magic, puppets, and reading.

Thursday, Nov. 10 (7 p.m.) it’s a Girl’s world – Girls in grades 3 and

4 and an adult female friend are invited to discuss a good book, share a snack and try a related craft.

Saturday, Nov. 12 (11 a.m.) Play/story – Children can play with inter-active and developmental toys and share a story while their caregivers meet new friends and socialize.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 (4 p.m.) outer sPaCe drawinG lab – For grades 2-5. Enter a world of a science labora-tory and create a mixed media drawing with vivid colors that resemble planets, asteroids and comets in outer space. Draw your own ideal universe on a large scale and take home your own beautiful work of art.

Thursday, Nov. 17 (4 p.m.) doodle with huGo – For grades 3 and up. Let’s celebrate the release of the movie “Hugo” and explore words through art. We’ll talk about the book, and then try different art styles. An artist will be on hand to help you and to give you drawing tips. Everyone who comes will get to choose a comic book to keep.

please register for the programs by calling 871-6392, or going online to cuyahogalibrary.org. we’re looking forward to seeing you!

CuYAhOgA COuNTY PuBliC liBRARY BAY VillAgE BRANCh

upcoming Bay Village Branch library programsJoin us for art at the Bay Village Branch Library!by Joyce Sandy

Let’s celebrate the release of the movie “Hugo” based on the award winning book

“The Invention of Hugo Cabret.” We’ll talk about the book, discuss some art techniques used for the illustrations, and then you can try your hand at several art stations. An artist from American Greetings will join us and will help you with ideas, styles, and give you tips and advice on your creations.

Everyone who attends will get to chose a comic book to take home. Children in grades 3 and up are invited to attend this program on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. We’ll provide everything you’ll need – just bring your imagination!

Please register to attend these programs by calling 871-6392 or going online to cuyahog-alibrary.org.

Bay Village organizations announce upcoming events

HaikuDavid Scullin, Westlake

Golden hairThe sunAs her bonnet ~forest soundsLeaves rustlingCalls and hoots ~The night slippedAround herLike a dark shawl

POETRY



WESTlAKE PORTER PuBliC liBRARY

November events at Westlake Porter Public libraryby Elaine Willis

Tuesday, November 1 (2-7 p.m.) (tyPe o drive) and Monday, November 28 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Wednesday, Nov. 2 (1-2:30 p.m.) CuyahoGa west GenealoGi-Cal soCiety helP session – The Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society will present a free genealogy help session for the public. Stop in to find out how to start researching your family tree or get advice about roadblocks.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 (4-5 p.m.) wednesday after sChool fun – Want to play Wii? How about watch a DVD? Maybe listen to some music? Hang out with us every Wednesday after school at 4 p.m. and we’ll have some fun! Grades 5 & up.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 (7-7:30 p.m.) let’s sinG and danCe! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Thursday, Nov. 3 (7-8:30 p.m.) investor interest GrouP – Topic and speaker to be announced. Please register.

Friday, Nov. 4 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Come Play with me! – Open play-time with age-appropriate toys, songs

and rhymes for ages 2-5 and their caring adults. Registration begins Oct. 28.

Saturday, Nov. 5 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Kids in motion sensory storytime – Join us for stories, activities, music and more! Program is designed to engage children with special needs/sensory challenges, and consists of a 30-minute storytime followed by a 30-minute social-sharing time. Each child must have adult caregiver. Please register starting Oct. 29.

Saturday, Nov. 5 (2-3 p.m.) briCK builders Club – Love those LEGO bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagi-nation to the club! All bricks provided. Ages 6-13. Registration begins one week before each session.

Monday, Nov. 7 (2-3:30 p.m.) introduCtion to overdrive and e-booKs – Learn how to down-load e-books available through the library to the most popular e-readers. Please register.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 (7 p.m.) tuesday eveninG booK disCussion – The November selection is “Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar” by Robert Alexander.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 (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. No

registration required.


Wednesday, Nov. 9 (7-8:30 p.m.) findinG money for your non-Profit orGanization – Learn how to use Foundation Direc-tory Online, the database that provides funding resources and information for individuals seeking money for non-profit organizations. Please register.

Thursday, Nov. 10 (7 p.m.) non-fiCtion booK disCussion — The November selection is “Halfway to Heaven” by Mark Obmsascik.

Saturday, Nov. 12 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) westlaKe is 200 – how old is your family? – The library, the City of Westlake Community Ser-vices Center, Westlake’s Family Research Center and the Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society offer you a day of free genealogical advice. Stop in and see what these experts can help you find! Part of the Westlake Bicen-tennial Celebration.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 (4-4:45 p.m.) PiCKle tree Club – Join us and

explore the many ways you can enjoy a story. We’ll look at books, movies, audio-books and even investigate the new and exciting world of children’s book apps. For grades 1-3. Please register starting Nov. 8.

Wednesday, Nov. 16 (2-4 p.m.) mediCare: review of oPtions for the oCt. 15-deC. 7 enroll-ment Period – Leanne Smith of Talus Brokerage Services will review what you need to know for the current Medi-care Enrollment Period. She will cover Medicare Parts A and B and what you need in your supplemental insurance. Please register.


Wednesday, Nov. 16 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) CuyahoGa west Genea-loGiCal soCiety

Friday, Nov. 18 (10 a.m.-noon) Porter’s fiber fanatiCs – Socialize, share, and solve problems while you work on your current project.

to register for any of the programs, please call 440-871-2600 or visit http://signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080.

by Audrey Ray, fourth-grader at Westerly Elementary School

Have you ever had trouble with friends before? Has a friend ever been mad

at you and you didn’t know why? Have you ever been caught in the middle of two friends who don’t always get along? Lately, I’ve been having a lot of friend problems, and I’ve been talking to my parents about them. It started me thinking about what makes a good friend and that’s what I thought I would write about this week.

There are a lot of things I look for in a friend. One of them is that a friend should always stand up for you if someone is bullying you. (Oh, and by the way, I’m not going to write about all the qualities like nice and sharing. I think some things are obvious). No matter what, a friend should always try to defend and help you out when someone is bullying you.

If you can’t find the courage to stand up to him or her, some-times a friend will and put a stop to the problem. I’ve been bullied before (like I am sure most of you have) and there have been times when friends have had to help me. Those friends still are my friends and are very special to me.

Another thing a good friend should never do is boss you around. If your friend does, you need to tell them very matter-of-factly to stop. It is important that you shouldn’t always feel like you have to do what your friend says and that your friend should be willing to do what you want to do sometimes.

I hate it when the teachers tell us to pick partners. It can be hard to decide between friends. Someone’s feelings always get hurt. Sometimes people feel left out. Sometimes people get mad at you because someone else picks you for a partner when they wanted to pick you. I wish teach-ers would just tell you who your partner is so no one gets hurt.

Another problem I’ve had is friends being mad at me and I don’t know why. Sometimes a friend spends all day being mad at me and won’t tell me the reason. This is especially hurtful. It also hurts when a friend is ignoring you or running away from you. It is hard to pretend that I don’t care and it doesn’t hurt (that’s my mom’s advice).

My mom has told me to keep my old friends and branch out and make new ones. She tells me that problems with friends will pass and that friends will always be important to me.

TALES OF A FOURTh-GRADE SOMEThING

Friend troubleby Denise Ayres

This past August, the Compeer Program at Far West Center started a branch of the Peer Employment Support Program.

Peer Employment Support Program, or PEP, is a program that the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) and Case Western Reserve University have been working on together in the mental health services system of the state. ODMH and CWRU have adopted a well structured Peer Support Program developed by the Integrated Employment Institute in New Jersey. Peer Support Specialist Marilyn Kohn, the coordinator of PEP, met with Far West Center to organize a local PEP in West-lake. Case Western Reserve University collects important quarterly data to help the ODMH improve mental health recovery services.

The PEP at Far West Center, “Peers at Work”, meets every Monday at 3 p.m. Peers at Work offers a variety of supportive assistance to adults managing mental illness that are considering employment. Our agency’s own Peer Support Specialist, Jody Bell, facilitates Peers at Work and offers knowledge from her own career goals. This program offers support and assistance to people that are presently employed, were previously employed, or are beginning to create their paths to employ-ment. To become a member please contact Jody Bell at 440-835-6212, ext. 263.

Peers at Work can really use the help of the community! We are looking for businesses and organizations that are interested in offering part-time employment to our members. Any amount of paid part-time hours would be a great help to our mission. Some individuals

look to start out with just a few weekly hours on the job. We also have some individuals that want to start out with volunteering time weekly. Please contact Denise Ayres or Jody Bell at 440-835-6212.

Part-time gainful employment is one of the best steps in a recovery path. “Gain-ful employment” is working at a job in the community and earning the same part-time income as all fellow employees. Working not only provides income but also increases self-esteem and ends isolation. Peers at Work is designed to help adults with mental illness find jobs where they can succeed and offer their skills to employers.

There are myths that stand in the way of persons with mental illness attaining employ-ment. It is a myth that persons with mental illness do not have job skills. The facts show that most adults with mental illness had been good students in high school and/or college. Many hold college degrees. Many persons with mental illness have been either full-time or part-time employed and have regular work histories. Mental illness, like any other severe physical illness, causes symptoms that some-times interrupt employment. After those symptoms are managed a person can return to work.

Among our Peers at Work members are CPAs, maintenance specialists, fashion con-sultants, graphic artists, customer service representatives, cosmetologists, college honors students, office managers, data input operators, dietary assistants, and more. We are providing guided support for individu-als to return to their career paths or try new jobs.

Employment program at Far West Center looking for job openings



by liz Sobczak

The Bay Village Council of PTA’s announces its 24th annual Scholarship Auction, Christ-

mas Carnival, to be held Friday, Nov. 18, from 7-11 p.m. at the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd. in Bay Village, to ben-efit graduating seniors of Bay High School’s Class of 2012 who intend to pursue careers that promote the welfare, protection and/or educa-tion of youth.

A $30 per person admission includes hearty appetizers and des-serts from Copper Cup Catering and Live Jazz by Mobius, and beautiful natural surroundings at LENSC. A cash bar, silent auction, Chinese auction, and live auction (with Bay Village School District Superinten-dent Clint Keener as auctioneer!) will round out the excitement.

There are extravagant items not to be found just anywhere, like a Behind the Velvet Rope VIP Tour of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for four people ($1500 value). There are vacation items, like four One-Day

Park Hopper Passes at Disney (valued at $480 and expiring in August 2013). There are party items, like a photo booth for your next event. There are practical things, such as dry clean-ing, car washes, hair cuts and ice cream. Hundreds of items will be won in the silent auction and the various raffles, and some of those could be yours.

For more information about the event, please contact Bay Vil-lage Council of PTA’s Scholarship Auction Co-Chairs Mary Michaud at 440-385-7038 or Gayatry Jacob-Mosier at 440-808-8561.

Please contact Anne-Marie Zeuch at 440-892-1843 for registra-tion information or visit www.bay-villageschools.com, Bay Schools PTA Council, for a form.

To donate auction items, please send to Scholarship Auction, c/o Gayatry Jacob-Mosier at 617 Elm-wood Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140. For inclusion in the event program, items must be received by Nov. 4. To make arrangements for the pick-up of items, please call 440-808-8561.

Annual Christmas Carnival scholarship auction coming Nov. 18

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The Bay Village American Legion Post #385 will retire old, faded and torn flags prior to their monthly meeting

on Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. The retirement ceremony is in keeping with proper military protocol. The post retires between 400 and

500 flags per year. Ceremonies are conducted in June for Flag Day and in November for Vet-erans Day.

Residents are asked to bring their flags to the post prior to Nov. 11, place them in a grocery bag and hang them on the doorknob of the post located at 695 Cahoon Rd., just north of White Oaks Restaurant.

legion to celebrate Veterans day with retirement of flags

After a flag decommissioning ceremony in June 2011, the remains are disposed of by burning at the Bay Village American Legion Post #325.

by Marge Widmar

My first memories of attending theater at the Cleveland Play House go back to the Euclid 77th Street Theater and the Drury

Theater at 8500 Euclid Ave. Good fortune brought me there with my family as a young person. The experience was reinforced when my high school English class saw CPH productions of Shakespeare live. It was love at first sight. These theaters were houses one walked into where magic occurred. Difficulties dissipated; there was no bad. There was only the story that actors brought to life.

In 1983, the Cleveland Play House, with the architectural expertise of Cleveland native Phillip Johnson, built an addition to the Drury, creating the Bolton Theater. Johnson used stone in a warm tone that beautifully matches gorgeous square sculptured tiles surrounding the Drury’s old entrance. The interior flows from one space to the next. The long diamond tiled cor-ridor leading into the interior of the complex, step-by-step, prepares one for a grand experience inside.

Now, that flow has moved some miles west on Euclid Avenue to the Allen Theater at PlayhouseSquare. The first realization that the Cleveland Play House home was to move was not good. The only positive thing was its relocation

to the Allen. It was in the PlayhouseSquare theaters that I discovered the “movies.” The Allen was my favorite.

The Allen’s importance became perfectly clear when we attended the fine Cleveland Play House production of “The Life of Galileo.” The architecture is exquisite. The Roman Corinthian columns supporting the dome are breathtaking. The lobby and rotunda area maintain their original elegant ambience.

Most of all, the rotunda should be experienced by all.

Following the performance of “Galileo,” we became engaged in conversation in the rotunda. Being among the last to leave, I discovered suddenly that as I was talking, everything I said echoed back. This, of course, caused me to find more to say. It was an overwhelm-ing emotional feeling. It took me back to the Bell Tower of Pisa Cathedral in Italy, where on two visits, Fortune brought an Italian singer to the Tower. As he sang, his song repeated off the tower walls allowing him to perform a duet with himself.

If CPH had to move, there is comfort to be found in that the move was to the Allen. The performance of “The Life of Galileo” matched the quality for which the country’s first professional regional theater has been

known, since 1915. The cast with Paul Wadsworth as Galileo beautifully recreated a most famous

conflict between reason and faith with fine drama, but not without humor.

Hopefully, educators and parents will take advantage of the variety of theatrical opportunities our region offers in grand architectural venues. An easy trip across the river can introduce our youth to the nation’s second largest theatrical complex next to that of New York City. Professional theater with CPH plus royalty-worthy architecture equals first class experience.

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by Pam Kilpatrick

Clague Playhouse continues their 84th season with “A Christmas Cactus” by Eliott Byerrum and

directed by Douglas A. Farren.Christmas Eve is no bed of roses

for struggling private eye Cactus O’Riley (Nicole Daniel) who has a bad case of the holiday blues. The last sur-prise package she needs is a lovelorn deputy D.A. (Justin Sherman), a pair of armed-and-goofy fugitives (Assad Khaishgi and Craig Stadden) hunting some dead private eye named Jake Marley, and her secretary, Fred’s (James Rankin) overbearing mother (Nancy Allen), who mistakes a tense hostage situation for just the perfect little holi-day murder mystery party. Comedy,

mystery and romance converge in this uplifting contemporary Christmas tale where goodwill and justice triumph.

“A Christmas Cactus” runs Friday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Dec. 11, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, and Thursday, Dec. 1, are sold-out. There is no performance on Thanksgiv-ing, Nov. 24.

Tickets are $16 for adults and $15 for seniors (60+) and students, and may be purchased by calling the Box Office, 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1-6 p.m. Cash, check, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Clague Playhouse is located on Clague Road, south of Detroit Road. Free parking and handi-capped accessible.

Start the holidays with ‘A Christmas Cactus’ at Clague Playhouse

by Kasey Crabtree

The Westlake Women’s Club (formerly the Westlake Junior Women’s Club) is

very excited about this year’s 22nd annual Basket of Treasures Craft Show! This is a juried show with over 110 regional crafters and arti-sans, and it is a perfect opportu-nity to get a jump on your holiday shopping.

Basket of Treasures is being held Saturday, Nov. 12, at Westlake High School, 27830 Hilliard Blvd. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the show runs until 3:30 p.m. Because of the construction going on at the high school, the main entrance will be on the back side of the school – just follow the signs for directions.

Admission is $3 for all adults; children 12 and under are free. All proceeds are donated to charity. Please note: per the fire marshal, strollers are NOT permitted inside the school during the craft fair for safety reasons.

This is the Club’s largest fund-raiser of the year, so support your community AND local crafters! Bring a friend and enjoy finding one-of-a-kind gifts for the special people in your life. There will be lunch choices and beverages avail-

able for purchase as well as the VERY popular bake sale – get there early as these home-baked goodies go fast!

“Last year was a record year for Basket of Treasures,” said Westlake Women’s Club President, Carolyn Bert. “We are looking forward to another good year. Some people come each year to see their favorite crafters return, but we also always have a mix of new artisans for even more options.”

Founded in 1957, The Westlake Women’s Club is a non-profit orga-nization dedicated to assisting the community both financially and through service projects. Each year WWC organizes and sponsors sev-eral fundraising events to support the community and provide schol-arships to local high school seniors. The Westlake Women’s Club’s pur-pose is to realize the needs of the community and provide support while fostering fellowship among its members. If you are interested in joining the club, all are welcome; you do NOT have to be a Westlake resident to be a member!

For further information, please call 440-250-5561 or check out the Westlake Women’s Club Facebook Page. You can also visit their web-site at www.westlakejuniorwomen-sclub.com.

Basket of Treasures craft show to be held Nov. 12

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At the age of 80, Dick Goddard is still going strong. Not only does he con-tinue to forecast the weather Monday

through Friday on the 5, 6, and 10 o’clock editions of Fox 8 news, he has recently writ-ten a book about his 50 years on television.

Entitled “Six Inches of Partly Cloudy,” it contains stories about people, pets, Ohio history and more. To hear about his adven-tures, come to the Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. There will be a book signing following the presentation.

Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, call the library at 440-871-6392 or register online at www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

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