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Sr. Kendra Bottoms Honored for SJMC Ministry
As a member of the St.
John Medical Center
Pastoral Team, Sr. Kendra
Bottoms lives out her
mission as a Sister of Notre
Dame daily in the corridors,
patients rooms and lives of
those whose path takes
them to the Westlake
hospital.
“To be a Sister of Notre
Dame is to be centered on
radiating the goodness of
God in whatever we do, and
embracing that goodness in
all who come into our
lives”, says Sr. Kendra.
“I see this as my way
of sharing Christ with
others and truly following
the call of God to me to this
community.”
Sr. Kendra was
honored two weeks ago as
a recipient of a 2011 Thea
Award. The Award honors
African-American Women
‘In the Spirit’ of the noted
Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA.
The celebration took
place
at
downtown
Cleveland’s Intercontinental Hotel. Sr. Kendra
was honored along with Sr.
Rosella Holloman (CSA)
Sisters of Charity of St.
Augustine, and Sr. Juanita
Shealey, Con-gregation of
St. Joseph.
The Award is presented
through the Catholic
Diocese
of
Greater
Cleveland Office of
Ministry to African
American Catholics.
“This award, which has
been named in honor of Sr.
Thea Bowman, who
dedicated her days to
creating harmony and
understanding among all
people, is a significant way
to recognize the AfricanAmerican women in our
Diocese who are continuing
the good work which Sr.
Thea Bowman started,” said
Richard Lennon, Bishop of
Cleveland.
“The ‘Thea’ awards are
presented to women in the
African American Community who have provided
strong and effective
leadership and service.
Award recipients foster
educational oppor-tunities,
demonstrate
strong
personal
faith
and
compassion for others.”
Sr. Thea Bowman was
the granddaughter of a
slave, born in Mississippi
who, at 15, began her
journey to become a
Franciscan minister noted
for bringing the richness of
black
culture
and
spirituality with a message
of community and equality
to the Catholic Church and
the community at large.
Sr. Kendra is the
second Black woman to
enter the Chardon Province
of the Sisters of Notre
Dame. She started high
school at Notre Dame
Academy, commuting from
her Glenville home,
graduated and then taught
French and Biology for
over 30 years. In 2001, her
life changed. “On Sept. 11,
2001, our nation was
shaken by the attack on the
Twin Towers. On Sept. 18,
2001, my life was shaken by
the news that my baby
brother, Charles, had a
galloping form of cancer.
On Sept. 29, 2001, Charles
turned 40 and on Dec. 18,
he died. My world
collapsed,” said Sr. Kendra.
Losing her brother
caused Sr. Kendra to take
time off from teaching.
“This death and other
factors resulted in my
discovering a new call to
serve God in chaplaincy –
serving the sick and dying,”
said Sr. Kendra.
Her path led her to St.
John Medical Center. “My
job as chaplain is to
minister to God’s people in
pain. Better put, I just show
up and wait for the Lord to
speak through and to me,”
said Sr. Kendra. “As I loved
teaching and was excellent
at it, so I love my work as a
chaplain and I believe I do
that well, also.”
Sister Juanita Shealey, CSJ, Sr. Rosella Holloman, CSA and Sister Mary
Kendra Bottoms, SND
Dancer Ms.
Barbara
“Iyaloda”
Barrett
celebrates
Ava Maria
Sister Kendra and her mother
The Gardener’s
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everything you need to
make your garden thrive
Mon-Fri: 9-8, Sat: 9-6, Sun: 10-5
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Our Services Include:
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• Teeth Whitening
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• Periodontal Treatment
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Toothache Troubles....
What do you do if you have a
toothache? It is just amazing to me
what we have seen patients do for
their own toothaches in all my years
of dental practice. Let’s start right
from the beginning.
The first thing that you should
do if you have a toothache is call
your dentist and make an
appointment to see them as soon as
possible. I cannot tell you the
number of times patients have
waited, and waited, and waited to see if the toothache will
go away before they call the office. What usually happens
at that point is that the toothache is so bad that they now
have an emergency, usually at a inconvenient time, like
midnight or a Saturday afternoon, when it will be pretty
difficult to find a dental office open. So rule number one is
do not ignore any pain that you have in your mouth. These
are usually warning signs that there is something wrong
and it is only going to get worse, not better.
The second thing you should do if you have a toothache
is take some Tylenol or ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin.
Aspirin and ibuprofen work a little better if the nerve of
the tooth is inflamed, only because these medications also
act as anti-inflammatory agents. There is really is no reason
to have to live with the pain of a toothache with these
excellent pain relievers around. Many people call the office
and we ask them if they have taken anything for their pain
and they say, “No”, and we can’t figure out why. The one
thing you should not do with an aspirin tablet is place it
directly on the tooth or gum. This is an old wives’ tale and
usually what happens is that the acid in the aspirin tablet
will cause a chemical burn on the gum tissue, which will
only complicate the situation and make the pain worse, not
better.
Generally, if you have a toothache and your tooth or
teeth are sensitive to hot and cold stimulation, this very
well can be a tooth problem instead of a gum problem. A
dull, throbbing ache around the neck of the tooth may very
well be a gum problem. Swelling in your mouth can come
from either teeth or gums and usually denotes a very active
infection going on. For any kind of swelling, you need to
contact your dentist immediately.
If you have a broken tooth, you should rinse your mouth
with warm water to clean the area. Use some dental floss
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or a toothpick to gently
remove any food that may
be in or around the tooth
and again call for an
appointment as soon as
possible.
What do you do if you
or your child has bitten your
lip or your tongue do to an
accident of any kind? Clean
the area with a cloth and
apply cold compresses to
reduce any swelling. If the
bleeding doesn’t stop you
will need to go to a hospital
emergency room immediately and may need some
stitches. If you don’t have
any dental pain, go see a
dentist as soon as possible.
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where the pain is so
uncomfortable, because the
pain then becomes harder to
control and more difficult to
treat.
If you have any
questions or concerns about
your teeth, please feel free
to contact our office. We
also have 24 hour paging
service available and we
will return your call as soon
as possible to address any
dental needs that you have
or any emergencies that may
arise.
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Save the Date
Want a chance at winning $1,000 or more while
having fun, eating, drinking and enjoying live music?
Then mark for Sat., Aug. 27, on your calendar: That is
the night of the Bay Men’s Club “Lu-Wow” scholarshipfund fundraiser at the Bay Lodge.
All purchasing $50 admission tickets are automatically
entered into a raffle with the grand prize of $1,000.
The event will also feature a catered BBQ ribs and
chicken dinner, refreshments, live music, a corn-hole
tournament, silent auction, a reverse raffle and much
more. Call (440) 669-9686 for more information.
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Westlake Military Day
Sergeant Ryan Clifford, USMC with Westlake Fire
Chief Dale Kraus and Mayor Dennis Clough
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Westlake honored its
own serving in the armed
forces as part of the city’s
annual Military Day
recognition reception at
City Hall last week.
Recognized
were
Lance CPL Eric W.
Livingston, USMC, 1st Lt.
Brad Kozenko, USAF,
Capt. Jaclyn Hageman, US
Army Nurse Corps, and Sgt.
Ryan Clifford, USMC, a
Westlake firefighter who
has returned from active
duty in Afghanistan.
“We gather tonight to
honor the servicemen and
women whose pictures have
been displayed on banners
throughout Westlake and to
thank them for their
sacrifice and service to our
country. We also thank their
families for joining us
tonight,” said Mayor
Dennis Clough.
Lance CPL Eric W. Livingston, USMC with friends from
his Westlake neighborhood.
VILLAGER BEAT
INTERSECTION RELIEF IN BAY: Goods news
for drivers who travel north on Bradley into Bay Village!
The cities of Bay and Westlake will join in renovating the
intersection at Bradley and Naigle Road just north of the
railroad tracks. This troublesome intersection has begged
for help for a long time as drivers frequently get stuck on
the railroad tracks behind northbound travelers looking to
turn left onto Naigle. Grants and loan monies of $1.2 million
from the State Capital Improvement Program will make
this happen, plus engineering costs of about $35,000 to
each city. The intersection will be widened to three lanes
with a stop light.
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Avon Lake’s Father John Schneider Ordained
Fr. John Schneider
It was a weekend of joy and thanksgiving
for members of the St. Joseph Catholic Church
Parish of Avon Lake.
John Schneider, the son or Mary and Jim
Schneider from St. Joseph Parish, was
ordained a priest by Bishop Richard Lennon
on Sat., May 21 at the Cathedral of St. John
the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland.
Father John celebrated his First Mass at
St. Joseph on Sun., May 22 at 11 a.m.
“He chose to do this at a regularlyscheduled Sunday Mass so that as many of
you who would like to attend will be able. A
parish reception will follow this Mass,”
reported Fr. Timothy O’Connor, Pastor of St.
Joseph. The day proved to be a huge
celebration as the church was packed with
well-wishers, friends and supporters of the
church family.
Fr. John has been assigned as a parochial
vicar [associate] at Holy Family Parish in
Parma, effective 7 June.
Fr. Charles McMillen
Butkowski
“I want to congratulate his mother and father, Mary
and Jim Schneider, as well as his brothers and sisters. They
have had a lot to do with nurturing and supporting the call
– the vocation – that John has been given by God: to be a
shepherd after the Lord’s own heart, and to act in the person
of Jesus Christ and welcome people to come through the
door that leads to everlasting life,” added Fr. O’Connor.
Fr. Franz Christoph Dool
“We continue to pray for
our other two seminarians
from our parish: Scott
Goodfellow and Lou
Balzer. “
Bishop
Lennon
ordained six new priests, 5
for service to the Diocese of
Cleveland and one for
service to the Archdiocese
of Daegu, South Korea this
year.
Joining Fr. John
Schneider from the west
side is Fr. Charles
McMillen Butkowski of St.
Peter Parish, North
Ridgeville, son of Paul and
Lois Butkowski, and Fr.
Franz Christoph Dool of St.
Christopher Parish, Rocky
River, son of Carl and
Georgene Dool.
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The Bay Village Board of Education is accepting applications to its Citizens
Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is a research arm of the Board of
Education that studies one or two topics per year and makes recommendations
to the board.
Applications are being accepted now through June 3 for several threeyear term positions. Application forms are available at at
www.bayvillageschools.com/CAC or at the Bay Village Board of Education
Office at 377 Dover Center Road in Bay Village. The completed forms should
be returned to Superintendent Clint Keener by Friday, June 3, at 4 p.m.
This year, the CAC studied student fees charged by school districts similar
to the Bay Village City Schools. Past studies and recommendations have
included the topics of transportation, safety, curriculum issues and many other
topics. Topics are selected by the 12-member committee, with school board
requests given consideration. Diversity of opinion, expertise, gender, age and
geographic representation are considered in developing a committee that is
representative of the Bay Village community. Members may not be employees
of the Bay Village City School District.
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Green Kitchen Opens in Avon
Sally Peoples, Beth O’Brien and Mattie Maran welcome you to their Green Kitchen
at the Wayside Wellness Center at Our Lady of the Wayside, 38135 Colorado
Ave. in Avon.
wonderful
health wellness and better health
Come sample organic supporting items.
through eating a raw vegan
raw food now available at
The exciting new diet.
Avon’s newest full service restaurant has been opened
“It’s truly amazing
restaurant and carry out, by Mattie Maran, RN, what our bodies can do with
The Green Kitchen.
founder of Our House in the right fuel, exercise and
This restaurant is Westlake.
attitude!” said Mattie. A
brought to you by Wayside
She invites all to stop Raw Potluck , takes place
Wellness. Stop in for in and meet some of their the 2nd Friday of each
wheatgrass
combos, “raw foodies” to answer month at 7:00 p.m. If you
smoothies, salads, raw questions and talk with you are interested in tasting and
soups and many other about their journey to seeing how good organic
ABBA Gold
presents
The Definitive
ABBA Experience
The Vegas Jersey Boys
Saturday, July 10, 2011
A complete recreation of
ABBA’s concerts in the
late 70’s & early 80’s
Saturday,
June 11, 2011
Daniel B. Ross Ph. D
Performing Arts Center
Avon Lake High School
Daniel B. Ross Ph. D
Performing Arts Center
Avon Lake High School
175 Avon Beldon Road,
Avon Lake, OH
175 Avon Beldon Road, Avon Lake, OH
Show 7 p.m. $26.50
Show 7 p.m. $27.50
GROUP RATE AVAILABLE
Tickets & Information Call:
440-943-5480 or 1-800-482-3531
For future shows visit our website at
www.jbpromo.com
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raw food really is, stop in!
You can also bring a raw
fruit or salad, preferably
organic to share.
“It’s healthy. It boosts
your immune system. It
fights disease,” said Maran
of the Green Kitchen
featuring green and fruit
smoothies, wheatgrass
drinks, raw soups, crackers,
a daily special and carry
out.
The mission is to
provide health seeking
individuals the knowledge
to achieve a healthier lifestyle by eating organic
vegetables, fruits, legumes,
seeds and sprouted whole
grains as close to their
natural state as possible.
“I find it difficult to
understand why asking
people to eat a well
balanced, plant based diet is
considered drastic, while it
is acceptable to cut people
open and put them on
powerful, life threatening
drugs for the rest of their
lives,” comments Maran.
Wayside Wellness
Green Kitchen is located at
38125 Colorado Ave. in
Avon.
For
more
information, call Mattie
Maran at 440-823-2500.
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Join the Mission of
Community West Foundation
to advance the health and well being of our community.
Caring For Our Neighbors
This past year Community West Foundation gave
$3,350,716 to our community, supporting Fairview and
Lutheran Hospitals and charitable organizations
providing direct service to the needy. Here are some
examples of the important ways Community West
Foundation impacts our community.
Faith in Action
St. Paul’s Community Church is ever mindful of those in our
midst who need our help
– the homeless, the hungry, the unemployed,
the elderly and chronically ill.
St. Paul’s Drop In
Center distributed 1,099
bags of food, 1,250 bags
of clothing, 600 bus tickets, 1,166 hygiene kits,
plus 1,442 pair of socks
and 80 pair of boots last
year. Many clients are
mentally ill and homeless,
and encouraged to come to
the center to have their
feet examined by their
parish nurse.
Community
West
Foundation’s funding of
$17,000 will sustain St.
Paul’s outreach efforts
through 2011. St. Paul’s
Community Church is a
true example of Christian
faith in action, serving local needs unconditionally
with compassion.
Help is Here
Community Resource Services is an agency dedicated to
meeting emergency needs of Avon and Avon Lake residents,
but no person is turned away when individuals and families
need short term assistance. Community
Resource Services
provides food, rent,
and utilities assistance, and information and referrals to
other social service
agencies. It also offers free programs,
ranging from Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten to Job
Skills to Reducing
Credit Card Debt.
Community West
Foundation provided
$5,000 in funding for
this very helpful local
resource to ensure
people in economic
stress have a place to
turn to for help.
St. Paul’s Community Church
reaches out to the city’s vulnerable with Christian compassion.
You can support the work of St. Paul Communty Church and Community Resource Services by making a donation
directly, or through your Donor Advised Fund at the Community West Foundation. Please contact the Community
West Foundation at 216-476-7060 or visit www.communitywestfoundation.org for more information.
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Would you like to
Feed the Hungry?
Shelter the Homeless?
Care for the Sick?
A Donor-Advised Fund
is a great way to support your favorite charities.
www.communitywestfoundation.org
216-476-7060
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Westlake Girl Scouts Earn Bronze Award
Girl Scout Troop
71047 worked with the City
of Westlake, the Service
Department and Sign Shop
staff at the City of Westlake
Service Department to
create a sign that is now a
permanent fixture at the
Westlake Bradley Road
Nature Park.
The girls began by
brainstorming ideas for a
Bronze Award project.
They contacted the city with
their ideas, and the city
helped the girls develop it
into a meaningful project.
As pre-requisites to
begin their Bronze Award
project, the girls earned
their Wildlife Badge, Pet
Care Badge, Art in 3-D
Badge, Looking Your Best
Badge and the Junior Aide.
The girls took field trips for
some, while other parts
were in classrooms. The
sign depicts animals,
insects, birds and reptiles
that would be seen while
visiting the park. The girls
researched animals and
compiled the data into a
common format to be
placed on the sign.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
To help celebrate
Westlake’s Bicentennial,
the Westlake Garden Club
will host a garden tour on
Sun., June 26, 2011 from 15 p.m. Tickets are $10 in
advance, $12 day of tour
and are available at
Westlake City Hall, Dean’s
Greenhouse, and Cahoon
Nursery.
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on to the six gardens on the
tour. Included on the tour
are the gardens at Clague
House and Museum and
gardens at two historic
homes. The tour will take
place rain or shine. All
proceeds will support
educational
and
environmental projects of
the Westlake Garden Club.
RIDGE CLEANERS
Earns International Drycleaning Award
2011 SEAL of APPROVAL Recognizes Top Quality and Service
For the 7th consecutive
year, RIDGE CLEANERS
has earned the prestigious
Seal of Approval for
Quality Garment Cleaning
& Customer Service. The
AVON
LAKE-based
cleaner passed all the
rigorous cleaning and
customer service evaluations. Earning the Seal of
Approval signifies that
RIDGE CLEANERS has
successfully removed a
complex array of stains,
maintains high quality
cleaning standards and
consistently demonstrates
superior quality and
customer service.
This prestigious international award program is
BEADS & JEWELRY SHOW
The tour starts at
Dean’s Greenhouse where
you will pick up your
brochure with addresses of
the gardens and a map.
While at Dean’s, please take
time to view the beautiful
and creative demonstration
garden
that
offers
inspiration and ideas for
home gardeners. Continue
administered by the
Drycleaning & Laundry
Institute, a Washington,
D.C.-based group. To date,
approximately 140 companies around the world
have attained the Seal of
Approval.
“Finding a good
cleaner
who
will
consistently treat you like a
valued customer shouldn’t
be a guessing game,” Bill
Fisher. Chief Executive
Officer of the Drycleaning
& Laundry Institute, said.
The 44-year veteran of the
cleaning industry noted,
“By becoming a Seal of
Approval cleaner, RIDGE
CLEANERS proved there
is a difference between
quality cleaners and their
competition. Now customers know where to find
a cleaner who will treat
them and their garments
properly — every time.”
Each year, Seal of
Approval Drycleaners must
renew their status with the
program by successfully
completing stain removal
and cleaning performance
tests. In addition, each
business must meet other
requirements such as
continuing education,
community service, and
offering superior customer
service as evidenced by the
company’s standing with
the Better Business Bureau.
The Drycleaning &
Laundry Institute represents
the interests of the cleaning
industry, clothing manufacturers, and consumer
advisors in identifying
those cleaning plants that
provide the highest level of
clothing care. The group
began accepting applications for the Seal of
Approval Award of
Excellence for Quality
Garment Cleaning &
Customer Service in 2005.
Visit their website at
www.gooddrycleaners.com
for more on the Seal of
Approval Program or call
Mary Scalco at the
Drycleaning & Laundry
Institute, 800.638.2627.
Bead Warehouse Show
The Bead Warehouse
just off Route 83 in Avon
Lake is your nearby source for
a worldwide selection in
beads, sterling silver, art
beads, copper findings, and
more.
Four days per month,
Bead Warehouse swings open
the doors to their sparkling
clean warehouse at 32961 Pin
Oak Parkway in Avon Lake
where the public can choose
from a vast inventory.
Professional jewelry
designers rub elbows with
fundraising hopefuls from
community organizations. All
are welcome at this
fascinating oasis for hard-tofind resources.
“People come from all
over to shop here.
There are all kinds of
customers. You might see a
buyer from Sak’s Fifth
Avenue, standing next to a
Girl Scout. Everyone can
agree they have the best prices
and selection.
The next dates for public
hours are May 27, 28, 29 and
30 and 2 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone is (440) 212-1218.
Armed Forces Day at Independence Village
Armed Forces Day was
recognized by Independence Village of Avon Lake
last Saturday as the Color
Guard of American Legion
Post 211 highlighted
ceremonies with the raising
of a new flag.
A
formal
flag
retirement was also
coordinated with local Boy
Scouts as this tribute to
service men and women
was celebrated as part of
our national heritage.
A highlight of day was
Independence Village
resident Ferd “Little
Lieutenant” Gardner, who
proudly wore his World War
II uniform in stunning style!
Northeast Ohio’s Premier Road Race!
The Kaiser Permanente Eagle Run is
THIS WEEKEND!
Gardner entered the Army
in 1941, served overseas
and was seriously wounded
Ferd “Little Lieutenant” Gardner
proudly wears his WW II uniform
as part of his living
contribution to the nation.
Long time local celebrity, Del
Donahoo joined in the tribute.
2011 Avon / Avon Lake Relay for Life, Community Festival
The 11th anniversary
of the American Cancer
Society’s Avon / Avon Lake
Relay
For Life, Community
Festival, returns to the Avon
Lake High School Stadium
from 4:00 pm, June 4th until
10:00 am, June 5th.
This year’s theme is
“Songs”. The festival is
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filled with family fun
entertainment for all ages,
including music, food,
contests, awards and
prizes. This year ’s
entertainment includes a
free concert by Faith in a
Theory and a Golf Ball
Drop. The Festival is free
and open to the public. To
learn more, contact
Suzanne
Baker
at
888.227.6446 x 1211 or
send an
e-mail to
suzanne.baker@cancer.org.
Please visit our website at
w w w. r e l a y f o r l i f e . o rg /
AvonLake for more details
of all the events.
Runners - mark your calendars for the 11th annual Avon Eagle Run May 28 as Kaiser
Permanente steps in to fill the role of title sponsor.
Taking place at All-Pro Stadium in Avon, the run promises to be Northeast Ohio’s
premier road racing event of the season.
“It is going to be fantastic,” reports Race Director William “Bud” Hagy. “For the first
time ever, the run will end inside Crusher Stadium where runners will take an entire lap
around the field before entering the finish line chutes near home plate.”
“The Eagle Run represents what Kaiser Permanente is all about, encouraging people
to take a more active role in their health,” said Carolyn Hightower, Vice President of
Health Plan Administration and Strategy for the Kaiser Permanente Ohio Region. “Our
dedication to quality care extends beyond the walls of our medical facilities. This run
encompasses everything we stand for; commitment, dedication, and a passion for health.
We hope the entire family gets involved.”
The event is actually four races in all: A 5-Mile Road Race, 3.1 Mile Run & Walk,
and 1 Mile Kid’s Run. The Kid’s Run will be especially great for youngsters as they run
their race inside the exciting professional baseball stadium.
All runners will have a blast watching themselves hit the finish line on a Jumbotron
TV screen.
“This is our 11th year already and it is going to be the best ever,” promises Hagy.
“Last year, we had 750 runners at Avon High. With this new venue and the race start near
the new Avon French Creek Y, we are looking for upwards of 1500 participants.”
“The Crushers are proud to host the 11th Annual Eagle Run at All Pro Freight Stadium.
We are a community based organization and this event fits perfectly with what do in the
region. We hope to help make this year’s run the most successful yet!” said Derek Stapinski,
Crushers Director of Group Sales.
Proceeds benefit the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund and other local
charities like Community Resource Services CRS Avon/Avon Lake.
The chip-timed run will be first class in every way. Hermes Road Racing Systems
will manage the race course and runs. Top quality tech t-shirts and caps will be given to
the first 750 entrants.
There will be cash prizes of $300, $100 and $50 to the top three male and female
finishers. Awards will be given three deep in 12 age groups for males and females.
Fun for kids will include the All-Pro Stadium play area and visits with the team mascot,
Stomper. There will also be food, music and more compliments of the sponsors and hosts.
In 20 years as Race Director for Celebrate Westlake’s North Coast Challenge, Hagy
raised $1.7 million for local charities. “Our goal is to raise $50,000 for this event with
half going the schools and the other half to charities like CRS,” said Hagy. “We invite all
levels of sponsorship to this great opportunity for community involvement.”
Please phone (440) 327-7310. Visit www.hermescleveland.com to register.
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Chicks Against Hunger Hosts Food Drive
The Altar of Freedom
by David Scullin
Memorial Day is a time to remember all who gave their lives for
our nation and our freedom.
President Lincoln wrote the following to Lydia Bixby who lost
five sons in the civil war.
“I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine
which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss
so overwhelming...but I cannot refrain from tendering you
the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the
Republic they died to save. I pray that our heavenly
Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement,
and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved
and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours
to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar
of freedom.”
Chicks Against Hunger
and local Jazzercise locations
teamed to host a food drive to
benefit Second Harvest of
North Central Ohio last
weekend at the Jazzercise
Center at 1502 Lear Industrial
Parkway in Avon (right across
from Petitti’s) and other west
shore locations.
For $5 and a nonperishable food donation,
participants enjoyed Jazz-
ercise and helped a great
cause.
Kim Krall (center)
reported the day was a huge
success as she worked the
Avon drop-off with a team of
volunteers. “Our total food
weight was 1041 pounds
donated,” she said,
Break
down
per
Jazzercise location is as
follows: Avon Jazzercise
434.5
pounds,
First
Sunset Concert Series Kick-off
Singers from twelve local communities who
make up the Rocky River Community Chorus
will, along with the Rocky River Community
Band, kick-off Rocky River’s annual Sunset
Concert Series with “A Celebration of Song.”
The concert will be held in the auditorium of the
Rocky River Senior Center, 21014 Hilliard Blvd.
on Sun., June 5, at 7 p.m. The chorus, directed
by Emily Ortolano, will include many songs by
the Sherman brothers who composed music for
the Disney movies and arranged by accompanist,
Andrew Bacik. The concert will conclude with
the chorus and band doing a medley of patriotic
numbers. The concert is free and refreshments
will be available after the performance.
Congregational Church,
Elyria 106.5 pounds, St Paul
UCC, Elyria 80 pounds, and
Drive Thru collection that day
95 pounds plus N. Ridgeville
122.5 pounds, Lorain 134.5
pounds, Oberlin 69 pounds.
“Our BIG food drive is
Sunday August 14, 2011 at
37271 Colorado Ave ( Rt.
611) in Avon. Start saving
your cans now!,” advises
Kim.
Westlake’s Green & White Newspaper Earns 1st Place
Student Newspaper Award
Avon-on-the-Lake Garden
Club Memorial Day Plant Sale
Avon-on-the-Lake Garden
Club will hold its Memorial Day
Plant Sale on Mon., May 30 at 8
a.m. at Avon Lake United Church
of Christ, 32801 Electric Blvd.,
Avon Lake. Selling hundreds of
very reasonably priced perennials,
houseplants, herbs and other plants
gently dug from the club gardens
and potted for your gardens. Come
and shop, then stay for the
Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m.
For information call 440-937-6413.
Left to Right: Staff Writer Jeff Kassouf, Assistant Entertainment Editor Sheldon
Stuckart, Sports Editor Christian Petrila, Opinion-Editorial page Editor Lauren
Rump, Photography Editor Alicia Pierse, Entertainment Editor/Online Editor Kelsey
Salamone, Editor-in-chief Alex Hribko, News Editor Caitlin Smith, Senior Staff
Writer Laurel Steinetz, Features Editor Ameena Igram, Staff Writer Caroline Gray,
Assistant News Editor Grace Karabinus, Staff Writer Julia Dunbar.
Westlake High School’s student newspaper, The
Green & White, was one of six Ohio student
newspapers to earn the 1st place rating overall for
newspapers in the annual Ohio Scholastic Media
Association contest.
The Green & White is a student-run, open-forum
newspaper published throughout the school year. The
newspaper has been published since 1920 by WHS
students.
In addition to the staff award, Editor-in-Chief Alex
Hribko won Honorable Mentions for News writing and
Front Page Newspaper Layout, reporter Nick Novak
won an Honorable Mention for Commentary and News
Editor Caitlin Smith won an Honorable Mention for
Infographics.
WHS English/Journalism teacher Laura Miller
advises The Green & White staff.
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Bay Captures District Titles
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a lane line. Bay’s Michael Brajdic won the race, followed
by Avon’s Tyler Kvach while Nick Banks of Bay took third.
The swing in the team points meant the conference championship for Bay.
Avon’s Macey Slunski anchored
the winning 4 x 400 meter relay
team for the Lady Eagles.
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title in girls action.
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“F” for Fairview after their win at the WSC championships.
The Rocky River High girls track team celebrates their West Shore Conference championship.
Bay High celebrates its West Shore Conference track title.
Nick Banks, Sam Allen and Michael Brajdic enjoy the top of the podium as the
Rockets were crowned champs in the West Shore Conference.
A rare triple from Avon Lake junior
Katy Link with wins in the 800,
1600 and 3200 meter runs at the
SWC championships.
The Bay High girls track team celebrates its Midview District championship.
Bay Wins WSC Track Title
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with everything that you promised. How rare that is in today’s market. Actually,
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my friends.”
– Chris, Vermilion
“Jim Fowler made my home buying and selling personal. I was not just
another number to him. The name Ohio Family Realty definitely fits and I “Our home was for sale for 7 months. We contacted Mike and his team and
they made a few suggestions to make the house more saleable. We sold it
felt I was part of the family throughout my entire experience.”
– Gay, North Olmsted
3 weeks later. Thanks again.”
– Dave, Bay Village
“When I decided it was time to sell my house after 20 years, I naturally
turned to Ohio Family Realty, since sister and parents had received such “Ohio Family Realty was impressive from our first meeting. They value family,
excellent service from them. Combining their expertise and experience in a which is evident in their business. Professionalism and integrity are
unique teamwork approach, Ohio Family Realty sold my house quickly in demonstrated in every phone call and every visit. We have and will continue
the middle of winter. The new home Jim found me is a perfect fit, making my to recommend Ohio Family Realty to all our family and friends.”
transition from house to condo very smooth. Thank You!”
– Diane & Joel, N. Ridgeville
– Marcia, North Ridgeville
“Ohio Family Realty agents were very patient and knowledgeable when we
“The DeAnna Team at Ohio Family Realty epitomizes a great Realtor group. looked at homes in this area. We had come at Thanksgiving time to visit our
The team always works together and you will never get the response “that daughter in Bay Village. She suggested we move closer to family and
is not my job.” Their Lifetime Realtor Program saved us thousands of dollars. arranged a meeting with Ohio ‘Family Realty. They were honest and helpful.”
– Glenda, Avon
Their home stager provided critical change suggestions that helped the team
sell our home in only 58 days.”
“We purchased a condominium from Ohio Family Realty. We were pleased
– Mary Ann, Avon
with the way they answered all of our questions and if they did not know
“My personal experience of Ohio Family Realty has been a very positive they would find out and return our call, even after we signed the contract!”
– Duane & Joan, Avon
one. I received courteous and, more importantly, personal service.”
– Bob, Cleveland
“I’m so glad I found Ohio Family Realty. From the first meeting my agent,
“When my husband, Chuck, and I decided to buy a home, we asked Ohio Tony DeAnna, was professional, attentive and knowledgeable. Both the
Family Realty to show us a few homes, and then Mike and Tony found the purchase of my condo and the sale of my previous home were handled
efficiently and skillfully. More importantly, I was made to feel like a member
home we loved. Thank you Ohio Family Realty.”
of this “family” who helped in so many extra ways to make my moving
– Deb, Sheffield Lake
experience a pleasure.”
– Connie, Bay Village
“Working with Ohio Family Realty was an excellent experience. The staff’
kept me updated every step of the sales process. Their knowledge and
“My wife and I are very grateful to the Ohio Family Realty team for helping
persistence led to the sale of my condo within a few months.”
us sell our home in a difficult market. Their hands-on, proactive approach
– Greg, North Ridgeville
really made a difference and we would recommend them to anyone looking
“Where do we begin? You have made the buying / selling experience so to sell their home.”
– Brandon, North Ridgeville
easy for us. Thank you so much for your honest, patience, integrity, and all
around helpfulness. We have already recommended Ohio Family Realty to
others. Thanks again.”
“We would highly recommend Ohio Family Realty and the DeAnna team to
– Bob & Jean, Avon
anyone considering relocation in NE Ohio. We got the dollar amount we
wanted in today’s economic environment. Mike DeAnna guided us through
“I can’t thank you enough! You’re a good friend and a great part of our the bid process on the sale of our old and new homes to meet our needs.”
family.”
– Mike H., Avon
– Bob, Bay Village
“Ohio Family Realty recently helped us purchase a home. We enjoyed
We had a high-priced home for sale in Avon Lake, and were extremely working with them and appreciated their high energy level. We were very
pleased with the results out of Mike DeAnna’s team. Their marketing efforts impressed that they were always available to talk with us and answer any of
and attention to detail were exactly what was needed to sell in this market. our questions. Most important, was their knowledge of the market and value
of real estate properties. They were able to negotiate a fair and reasonable
We had an offer that we accepted within eight weeks.”
price for us.”
– Karen and Rodney, Avon Lake
– Gary, Vermilion
“Ohio Family Realty did an unbelievable job helping me find my dream home.
I would recommend anyone that is interested in purchasing a home to use “Ohio Family Realty listened and represented all our concerns, no matter
how small. They sell trust and integrity. Thank You.”
Ohio Family Realty for successful results!”
– Steve, North Ridgeville
– Bruce, Olmsted Falls
“Ohio Family Realty helped us find the home we wanted and helped us get
the financing we needed. Thanks Ohio Family Realty - we couldn’t have “We negotiated the final selling price until 9 p.m. on a summer Saturday
night, Mike was available whenever we needed him, no question was too
done it without you!”
big or too small.”
– Kevin, Fairview Park
– Mike B., Avon
“We needed to sell quickly and for a certain price - and Ohio Family Realty
helped us do it in January in 5 days! We were able to move out of state “Ohio Family Realty was wonderful - within just six weeks our home was
sold!! The service was excellent, calls were returned promptly, open houses
without worrying about selling our house.”
– Tricia, Merritt Island, Florida
were professionally staffed and we were always kept informed.”
– Ray and Laverne, North Royalton
“Through the years, Mike and Ohio Family Realty have sold many properties
for us - stress free. Some properties have presented challenges, but for the “Putting our home up for sale in a flooded buyer’s market was an uphill
team at Ohio Family Realty it has been business as usual - everything taken battle at best. Ohio Family Realty, through their great marketing and
care of with a smile and professionalism. They are friends we are proud to advertising, sold our house in a timely manner and at the desired price.
We’re very happy with the DeAnna Team!”
be associated with.”
– Jim and Judy, Bay Village
– Frank and Lainie, Hudson
“The single most important reason to use Ohio Family Realty is, Personal “I had a wonderful experience with Ohio Family Realty. I purchased my first
home through Mike DeAnna. Being only 24, I was very nervous about it, but
Service. It is why they are so successful.”
they assured me that it would be affordable and worthwhile, especially in
– Denise & Terry, North Olmsted
the long run and boy were they ever right!”
“Jim helped us find exactly what we wanted in a home. We couldn’t be
– Jessie, Bay Village
happier with the choice he helped us make. Thanks!”
– Craig & Jennifer, Medina
“Ohio Family Realty’s knowledge of the real estate business and current
market conditions is impressive. They know how to identify and attract
“Tony was a great help when it came to purchasing my first home. Tony prospective buyers and were able to sell my home quickly. Mike and the
team at Ohio Family Realty were very responsive to my questions and
catered to my needs during the entire process.”
concerns, providing both timely and accurate information.”
– Travis, Valley City
– Tom, Chesterland
“Mike DeAnna and his great team at Ohio Family Realty went above and
beyond the call of duty during a very difficult time when I had to sell my
father’s condo. Many kudos and highly recommended! Thank you!”
– Joan, Zelfer, Texas
“Your Lifetime Realtor Program was made for me. I would still be stuck in
my old house if you didn’t sell it for free...”
– Cathy, Avon Lake
“We had a very positive experience with Ohio Family Realty. Bad time to try
and sell but with Mike and Linda’s staging help, we were priced competitively
and thankfully sold! They are very professional, prompt, and pleasant
Realtors. Mike also expertly assisted us with our next home purchase even facilitating an inspection at the last minute!”
– Dave and Connie, Elyria
“I was extremely pleased with the effort and professionalism of Ohio Family
Realty and their staff. Selling my mother’s condo during the off-season
proved easy thanks to the diligence of the Ohio Family Realty staff.”
– Richard, Elyria
“Ohio Family Realty sold our Bay Village home within weeks in January!
The marketing in the newspaper and web site brought over 15 prospective
buyers on a snowy Sunday. The sale was seamless! We highly recommend
Ohio Family Realty!”
– Gary & Jeanne, Avon