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BOULEVARD BUZZ . . . .
IT’S ALL HAPPENING HERE: With Halloween at Crocker Park this weekend,
and the Christmas Tree Lighting coming just three weeks from now, Crocker Park is
certainly living up to its slogan “It’s All Happening Here.” And fast, too! We’ve never
seen a transition from Halloween to Christmas this soon! “Whatever happened to
Thanksgiving?” was the question posed in the office. Well, the Crocker Park Tree Lighting,
on Nov. 21, is actually before Thanksgiving. So, you are not on your own for Turkey
Day! You can still go to Crocker Park for all your Thanksgiving needs, from Giant Eagle
for groceries to the many fine restaurants for dinner out! And that will get you in the
mood for some holiday shopping in The Center of It All!
GIFT CARDS are now available. It’s easy to give someone exactly what their heart
desires when you send a Crocker
Park gift cards, because they are
available for any amount and
redeemable at any of our shops
or restaurants.
Crocker Park gift cards can
be purchased at the Crocker
Park Guest Relations Center,
Monday - Saturday 10 am – 9
pm and Sunday 11 pm – 6 pm
located at 189 Crocker Park
Boulevard (between Barnes &
Noble and Abercrombie in the
East Park). Crocker Park gift
cards may be purchased with
cash, VISA, Mastercard,
Discover and American
Express. For more information call 440-871-6880.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Mark your
calendar for a great Halloween at Crocker Park!
The fun takes place on Sat., Oct. 31 from noon4 p.m.
Be there for the Halloween Pet Costume
Parade & Contest (Sponsored by the Animal
Protection League of Cleveland). It will be a
blast! Times are: Noon – onsite pet adoptions •
Noon – 1 p.m. – Pet registration • 1 p.m. – Pet
Parade • 1:30 p.m. – Judging • 2 p.m. – Awards
The Runaway Mummy Story Time will
be a thriller for kids at 1 p.m. in Barnes & Noble.
Highlight of the day will be Trick-or-Treat for
the Kids at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. through-out Crocker
Park and Promenade. Stop by as the merchants
dig deep into their candy jars! There will be a
Scavenger Hunt with Kids Activities at 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m., located at Giant Eagle in the
Promenade. To cap things off, design your own
Halloween Cupcakes at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Swirl
in the East Park.
There will also be a Blood Drive at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information contact Guest Services at (440)871-6880.
CHRISTMAS
TREE
LIGHTING: It’s that time of
year again, where we light the
Crocker Park Christmas Tree and
bring our holiday displays to life.
On Nov. 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.,
enjoy entertainment from local
choral groups, and of course
Santa Claus. For more information please contact Guest Services at (440) 871-6880.
BLUE JEANS IN PINK:
Until Oct. 31, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, enter to win a fabulous pair of celebrity customdecorated jeans…go to your local Coldwater Creek store
or coldwatercreek.com/Komen to see which celebrities are
sewing things up! All donations support Susan G. Komen
Race for the Cure®.
HELP H&M MAKE STRIDES THIS OCTOBER! From now until Oct. 31, Visit H&M during their
“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” initiative.
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE!
From now until Nov. 1, Buy 1
Get 1 Free at H&M on select
Knitwear for Ladies, Men,
Teens and Kids. Discounted
offer must be of equal or lesser
value. Offer not valid on previous purchases. No coupon
necessary.
LUCKY BUCKS ARE BACK!!! Lucky Bucks are back at your favorite Lucky
Brand Store in Crocker Park. For every purchase made of $100 or more between Oct. 19
– Nov. 1, you will receive $25 Lucky Bucks. You may redeem your Lucky Bucks on any
full price merchandise between Nov. 2 –
Nov. 15. Call the store for more details (440)250-1587. Hope to see you soon!
GIRL’S NIGHT OUT
PARTY: Until Dec 31,
2009, at this “after hours”
social, you get to play hostess, but White House Black
Market takes care of all the
preparations. Their Associates act as your personal stylists while you and your friends try
on their chic, sophisticated clothing and
accessories.
And now the best part-all guests
get 10% off purchases made during the
party or, if you prefer, they’ll donate
10% to your favorite charity. As the
hostess of the party, you’ll also enjoy
an added $25 discount on your purchases. All you have to do is schedule
a date and time, call your friends, and
they’ll take care of the rest. Call us to
schedule your party and for more information today, 440-250-8891.
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Crocker Park Christmas Tree Lighting
It’s that time of year again, where we light the Crocker Park Christmas Tree and bring our holiday displays to life.
On Nov. 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Local Choral Groups Holiday Market, Brinden Brown, soprano & more!
And of course, Santa Claus!
For more information please contact Guest Services at (440) 871-6880.
Meet the Author at Nicky Nicole
Chanda Bell, co-author, of the beloved The Elf on the
Shelf: A Christmas Tradition® will be signing books at
Nicky Nicole at the Westlake Crocker Park location on
Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come join us at
the Crocker Park Nicky Nicole and have your book personally
autographed. Autographed books can be arranged for
customers from our Hudson or Woodmere locations. Enjoy a
Free photo on our magical shelf with our own Elf on the Shelf!
Just how does Santa really know who’s being naughty
or nice? According to the book, Santa sends a scout elf to
every home during the holiday season. The elf, once it is
named and adopted into its new family, uses its Christmas
magic to make a nightly trip to the North Pole in order to
report all it has seen and heard throughout the day. Just before
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the children awake, the elf races back to its adoptive home
and lands in a new “observation” point. This activity creates
a fun hide-and-seek game the entire family will enjoy.
This beautifully illustrated children’s book includes a
commemorative certificate and comes packaged in a
keepsake box which includes the family’s new scout elf
direct from the North Pole. Additionally, elfontheshelf.com
has an award winning interactive website where kids and
adults alike will find games to play, can ask the elf
questions, and register their elf’s name to receive a special
response from Santa. Additionally, registrants will receive
an official Elf Adoption Certificate.
Nicky Nicole invites all children to come and visit our
store any day in November to try and find the Elf who will
be hiding among the merchandise at all three Nicky Nicole
locations. Earn a “sweet treat” each time you find the
Elf…come as many times as you want! And we need your
help naming our special Nicky Nicole Elf. The best name
at each store will win a special Elf to take home and keep.
Nicky Nicole Stores are located in Hudson at First and
Main, in Eton in Woodmere and at Crocker Park in Westlake.
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Saturday, November 21st
Ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting at 7 p.m.
times are subject to change
Featured entertainment includes:
Local Choral Groups
Holiday Mark
et
Market
Brinden Brown, soprano and more!
and of course,
Santa Claus
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North Ohio Gastroenterology
Opens in Westlake
The Physicians of
Regional excellence in gastroenterology took a huge leap forward with the grand
opening of North Ohio Gastroenterology in Westlake last month.
Mayor Dennis Clough joined Drs. Khaled Issa, Craig Harris and Edmond Blades,
all acknowledged leaders in this important specialty, for the ribbon-cutting.
“We are very proud to have you here in the City of Westlake. You bring a standard
of excellence that sets you and our community apart,” said the Mayor.
Drivers along the Bradley-Clemens corridor, will appreciate Westlake architect
Steven Schill’s facility design. With elevated intentions of patient service within, the
building exterior and streetscape looks and feels more like a spa than a medical facility.
Welcome
Noma Dakhil-Jouma, MD
Cutting edge amenities are available on both comfort and high-tech fronts inside.
Dr. Issa and the North Ohio Gastroenterology team worked closely to create a model
practice that offers leading edge components in all categories.
“We are almost paperless,” said Dr. Issa of the practice’s conformity to coming
standards of electronic patient records. “And we have made every effort to make the
facility very patient friendly, from its location to the amenities inside.”
Everything inside is high-tech. The best in computer-based screening and diagnostic
equipment is on site. 12,000 square feet in all, 11 exam rooms, endoscopy unit, with three
procedural suites and even 42 inch plasma monitors for doctors to view procedures. It is
all done with patient service and privacy in mind.
Yes, there is a sensitivity required of addressing gastrointestinal issues and
procedures. North Ohio Gastroenterology is committed to protecting the privacy of
patients with compassion and care. The nine, large, private recovery rooms are a good
example of this commitment.
Drs. Issa, Harris and Blades are recognized regional leaders in the specialty.
Dr. Issa was the Chair of Endoscopy at MetroHealth Medical Center for 10 years and
is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case. He is the Director of Endoscopy at St. John
West Shore Hospital and also has privileges at Lakewood, Fairview and MetroHealth
hospitals. Dr. Harris has been in private practice since 1981. He did his fellowship at the
Cleveland Clinic and has privileges at Fairview, St. John West Shore and Lakewood
Hospitals.
Dr. Blades is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Case Western Reserve
University. He formerly directed University Hospitals’ Endoscopy Unit and its
gastroenterology fellowship training program. His privileges are at St. John West Shore,
Lakewood and Fairview Hospitals.
An exciting addition to the staff is Dr. Noma Dakhil, a female specialist who will
join the North Ohio Gastroenterology team in November!
“She has an interest in women’s gastroenterology and this is something that the
community has wanted for a
long time,” reports Petra
Boesinger, Administrator.
“She is a very exciting addition
to our team and to our practice
in the community.”
The real importance of
North Ohio Gastroenterology,
however, is community health!
Colon cancer ranks as the
third leading cause of cancer
death among men and women
in the United States. The
problem is colon cancer may
often show no symptoms until
the advanced stages. More than
90 percent of patients
diagnosed with colon cancer
are aged 50 and older.
North
Ohio
Gastroenterology exists to
protect community health
from a common but treatable
threat. They urge people,
especially 50 and over, to have
a colonoscopy for colorectal
cancer screening even if they
are symptom free.
Edmond Blades, M.D.
Craig Harris, M.D.
Noma Dakhil-Jouma, M.D.
Khaled Issa, M.D.
The physicians of North Ohio Gastroenterology
specialize in all aspects of gastroenterology care.
Dr. Noma Dakhil-Jouma also has a special interest
in women’s wellness.
Please call for an appointment
at our new office location
30701 Clemens Road, Westlake
(at Bradley Rd., west of Crocker Road)
(440) 617-1212
November 2009
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Community West Foundation…..
The Caring Continues: A Fundraiser
for Local Cancer Patients
Imagine being so sick with cancer
that you can’t afford to have the disease!
That unthinkable scenario is sadly
common for many in the West Shore
who enter treatment. They may then be
unable to work, earn enough to maintain
house payments or insurance premiums
or, sometimes, even afford groceries.
Want to help?
Taking place on Saturday,
November 7 at the Lakewood Elks
Lodge in Westlake, a tasty buffet dinner
and reverse raffle with sideboards
benefits the Caring Continues Fund
providing financial aid to adult cancer
patients receiving treatment at the
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at
Fairview Hospital.
The
“Caring
Continues”
Fundraiser was initiated by long-time
West Shore residents Bill Cochrane and
his sister, KC Cimo, four years ago.
Bill and KC teamed up with the
Community West Foundation and the
Moll Cancer Center to raise resources
for the Caring Continues Fund to help
people facing hardships while
undergoing treatment for cancer. Bill
lost his wife, Barbara, to cancer in 2004
and created “Caring Continues” as a
means of transforming the tremendous
grief of her loss into something positive.
Bill’s legacy to Barbara’s spirit and
commitment lives on through the
Caring Continues event in her honor.
“It is amazing to realize that many
people can’t afford to have cancer,”
said Bill. “It is unbelievable, but true.
And that is why we started this event.”
Through the generosity of
supporters, the Oncology Social
Workers at Moll Cancer Center were
able to help approximately 200 patients
in 2008 with rent, utilities, medication,
car payments, and transportation to
medical appointments. They also
provided Giant Eagle gift cards to assist
with gasoline and food expenses. Over
200 people from the community, many
of whom have been impacted by cancer
in some way, will gather together to
enjoy an evening of dinner, reverse
raffle, sideboards and some great silent
auction items generously donated by
local businesses. It will be a great night
and a great way to express gratitude for
the help and support received at the
Moll Cancer Center.
Several patients of the Moll Center
offered personal testimonials at last
year’s event. “Cancer is devastating,
and treatment can be very hard,” said
one man who underwent simultaneous
chemo and radiation therapies that
prevent his from maintaining
his earning ability. “This group
and the people at the Moll
Center meant so much to me
and my wife,” he said. “No, it
did not fix everything. But it
gave us a beacon of hope when
we needed one the most.”
Dr. Timothy Spiro,
Director of the Moll Cancer
Center at Fairview Hospital,
emphasized the importance of
the community’s involvement
in the “Caring Continues”
Program. “The support of this
group is so important to the
people we serve,” said Dr.
Spiro. “Cancer can be a
devastating disease. It is made
more challenging when
patients are unable to work
and maintain their paychecks.
Imagine the hardships of
battling this disease and then
also struggling to keep up with
Bill Cochrane & KC Cimo
house payments, insurance
and medical bills, and even groceries. The work of this program cannot be
underestimated. We are so very, very grateful for their support.”
See you there! The Caring Continues Fundraiser will be hosted Nov. 7 at the
Lakewood Elks Club at 24350 Center Ridge Road in Westlake. Tickets are on a presale
basis only. If you would like to participate in or contribute to this event please email
pat.kubene@cwfc.org or call Community West Foundation at (216) 476-7060.
The 9th Annual Gift of Life Gala
Celebrating the Littlest Among Us!
This year’s Gift of Life Gala will be held at LaCentre Conference
represent.
and Banquet Center on Saturday, November 14th.
The Gift of Life Gala annual
The popular event benefits the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
supports the many miracles that
and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Fairview Hospital.
emerge from the NICU unit, often
You can take part in celebrating the NICU team who take God’s tiniest
giving a chance for impossibly tiny
miracles and give them a chance at life.
babies to grow into vibrant children,
At last year’s Gift of Life event, Dr. Jeffery Pietz, head of Fairview
Hospital’s Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), choked up as he
thanked supporters. “Forgive me, but I do get a little teary eyed at this
event,” said Dr. Pietz as he addressed the 350 generous guests who
made last year’s Gift
of Life a great event.
All were moved as
Dr. Pietz presented a
slide show, “Faces of
the NICU,” featuring
the littlest patients of
the NICU facility on
large screens. Proud
parents, friends, family
and medical staffers
cheered, cried and
celebrated together
the victory of life and
Susen Chadwick with her husband, Dr. Neal
love the NICU
Lynne and Dr. Jeffrey Pietz, Director of Neonatology at Fairview Chadwick. Susen and Debbie Norton are the
success
stories Hospital, with last year’s event Chairs Debbie and Brad Norton. 2009 Gift of Life Gala chairpersons.
enjoying and living life to the
fullest.
Presented by Community
West Foundation and Fairview
Hospital, the Gift of Life Gala
is a loving tribute to the power
of community and the spirit of
life impacting friends and
neighbors of the West Shore
when the need arises.
If you would like to
participate in or contribute to
this event please phone
Community West Foundation
at (216) 276-7390.
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Would you like to
Feed the Hungry?
Clothe the Naked?
Care for the Sick?
A Donor-Advised Fund
is a great way to support your favorite charities.
www.communitywestfoundation.org
216-476-7060
November 2009
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Celebrate the Power of Community…..
2009 Community Service Awards: Honoring Excellence!
Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran
Hospitals honored eight individuals who
have made extraordinary contributions to
improving our communities.
The annual Community Service
Awards 2009 luncheon was hosted at
LaCentre in Westlake on Sept. 29.
“From developing programs that care
for our elderly to economic development
Western Region, Lakewood Hospital and
a number of other area service groups.
Father John J. Cregan – Pastor,
Our Lady of Angels Parish, and Catholic
Chaplain of the Cleveland Police Dept.,
Fr. Cregan was born to family of police
officers. But as a senior at St. Ignatius
High in the ‘50s, he responded to a higher
calling after hearing a priest speak at a
2009 Community Service Award Winners
Left to Right: Peggy Zone Fisher, President & CEO The Diversity
Center of Northeast Ohio; Fred M. DeGrandis, President and CEO,
Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals; Lucille M. Sinagra, Member Lakewood
Library Foundation; Stephanie Morrison Hrbek, Executive Director Near
West Theatre; Curtis M. Brosky, Lakewood Senior Citizens, Inc.; Betty
Kemper, President & CEO Kemper Compan; Rev. John Cregan, Pastor
Our Lady of Angels; Jean A. Rounds, Retired Principal Goldwood Primary
School, Rocky River OH; Edward FitzGerald, Mayor City of Lakewood
to serving our communities through
innovative programs, each of our
honorees has been instrumental in making
a difference to residents of the west side,”
said Fred DeGrandis, President and CEO
Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals.
“The fifth annual Community Service
Awards recognized individuals who address
a variety of needs for our many
neighborhood organizations,” said
DeGrandis. “They share some common
values: dedication, generosity, commitment
and a passion for helping others.”
This year’s Community Service
Award winners are:
Curtis M Brosky – President and
CEO Lakewood Senior Citizens (LSC)
Service Corp., Mr. Brosky came to
Cleveland 30 years ago with Jones &
Laughlin/LTV Steel. His community
involvement led him to a successful
career. A longtime Jaycees leader, he calls
the group a “portal to other service
organizations.” It led to his involvement
with LSC, where he is responsible for the
day-to-day operations of nearly 1000
apartments in five non-profit senior
citizen apartment complexes. He also
oversees Barton Senior Center, Barton
Center Memorial Foundation, and West
Shore Senior Center. He is proud of the
role he plays in the LSC mission: To
provide safe, secure, and affordable
housing that enriches the quality of life
for its residents. He is also on the Board
of Trustees of the Cleveland Clinic –
career day program. After his ordination,
he returned to his roots and became
Catholic Chaplain to the Cleveland Police
in 1968. 41 years later, he still serves at
this post. He provides vital support to the
Cleveland community, police and
firemen, and serves as Pastor of Our Lady
of Angels Parish, his fifth pastoral
appointment in his career and a post he
has held since 1987. Fr. Cregan considers
his police work central to his ministry.
The hardest part is notifying families
when a loved one has lost a life in the
line of duty. “I feel honored when I’m
asked to help a member of the safety
forces,” he said. “I assure them of my
daily prayers for their safety and
protections as I ask God to bless them
and their families.”
Peggy Zone Fisher – President and
CEP The Diversity Center of Northeast
Ohio, Peggy Zone learned the importance
of public service as a child. Her parents,
Michael and Peggy Zone, each served on
Cleveland City Council. “They taught us
to have courage and to do the right thing,”
said Peggy. “They taught us that the world
is far bigger than our on community.”
After serving as President and CEO of
Zone Travel for more than 30 years,
Peggy stepped into a leadership role with
The Diversity Center. Zone Travel was
recognized as one of the largest women
owned businesses in Cleveland, and she
served as one of 11 National
Commissioners of The White House
Conference on Small Business under
President Bill Clinton. Within her first
year of leadership at The Diversity
Center, she engineered a rebranding
campaign for the organization, which was
founded in 1927 as The National
Conference for Christians and Jews. “The
choices you make in your life need to be
led by your passion,” she said. “If you
stay open to new possibilities, you end
up doing what you are meant to do.”
The Honorable Edward FitzGerald
– Mayor Ed FitzGerald is a third
generation Lakewood resident. After
college, he served as a staff member in the
United States House of Representatives.
He later worked as a Special Agent for the
FBI and was honored for leading an
extensive investigation into organized
crime and corruption in Chicago. In 1999,
he assumed the role of a supervising
prosecutor for Cuyahoga County and lent
leadership and vision as a community
volunteer. Appointments such as Chairman
of the Zoning Board in Lakewood,
Children’s Trust Fund of Cuyahoga County
and election to City Council led to his run
for Mayor in 2007. He won by the largest
margin in 20 years. Today, Mayor
FitzGerald is committed to priority goals
of improved city financial performance,
advancements in public safety, and new
and revitalized housing. A key initiative is
to enhance the health and well-being of
Lakewood residents. To that end, he has
overseen the establishment of Healthy
Lakewood Partnership and Live Well
Lakewood, community education and
outreach programs established in
collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic.
Betty Kemper – President of Kemper
Company, Betty Kemper learned with
surprise 30 years ago, at the diagnosis of
her mother-in-law’s Alzheimer’s disease,
that so little information existed. As a
registered nurse and an executive at Eliza
Jennings House, Betty had become an
expert in providing care and housing for
the elderly. So, when she was promoted to
CEO, Betty made it a priority to develop a
program for Alzheimer’s that would be
delivered by the Eliza Jennings staff. The
plan distinguished the facility as one of the
first in the nation to segregate Alzheimer’s
care from traditional elder care. Betty then
aspired to expand on her vision to assist
the Alzheimer’s population. In the mid90s, she left Eliza Jennings to open
Kemper House, the first freestanding
facility dedicated to the treatment of
Alzheimer’s in the region. Two additional
facilities have since been built, including
Kemper Care, a specialized program for
treating dementia. Betty has also worked
with Community West Foundation to
establish the Memory Care Fund, which
helps defray costs of training and educating
those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.
Betty is also involved with other initiatives,
leading the revitalization of the historic
Chicle Building and surrounding Cudell
community, where the Kemper Company
offices are located. “I have been very
lucky,” said Betty. “I owe so much to my
husband, John, who has always been my
biggest supporter, and to my children,
some of whom even work at Kemper
Company. God has blessed me.”
Stephanie Morrison-Hrbek –
Executive Director Near West Theater,
Stephanie has built on her family mission
to promote social justice. Her parent, both
ministers in the United Church of Christ,
formed the basis of her calling to start the
Summer Youth theater program on
Cleveland’s near west side 30 years ago.
A trained dancer and choreographer, there
was no better way to use her talents than
‘to build community through social
justice.’ Not just a positive recreational
outlet, the program is a home and safe
haven where individuals of all ages are
challenged and given a chance to realize
their potential. The Near West Theater
now showcases the talent of both youth
and adult performers, identifying it as an
intergenerational theater committed to
making art accessible to all individuals.
Stephanie has now embarked on the
organization’s boldest effort – a $6
million capital project to build new space
in the Gordon Arts Square District. The
initiative is a key component to revitalize
the historic Detroit Shoreway
neighborhood utilizing the arts as a
catalyst for economic development.
Jean A. Rounds – Principal of
Goldwood Elementary School (retired)
and Rocky River Board of Education
Member, Jean Rounds new as a young
girl she would someday be a teacher.
During her work with the Lorain County
Consortium for Gift Children, she found
a calling to administration. “By
supporting your staff and building
relationships with your students and their
parents, you can make a real impact on
our children’s future,” she said. That
commitment was hallmark of Jean’s
tenure as Goldwood Principal for 10
years. After retirement, she won a seat
on the Rocky River BOE and has served
for a decade. In this role, she lends her
perspective as both a former teacher and
school administrator to help craft and
implement critical district policies. She
also serves on the boards of Community
Challenge, Recovery Resources, and the
Coalition for Youth Asset Development.
“My family is the foundation for my
strength. I’m so blessed to have such a
wonderful and caring family and so
many dear and caring friends within the
school system and the community of
Rocky River,” she said.
Lucille Sinagra – Founder of the
Lakewood Arts Festival, Lucille was
inspired to initiate the famed after
attending a similar celebration in Cocoa
Beach, Fla. “I knew we could do
something even more remarkable in
Lakewood,” she said. That was back in
1977. Now 31 years old, the Lakewood
Arts Festival presents the work of more
than 160 artists and draws crowds of
15,000 each year. It is one of the most
anticipated events in the Cleveland area
and one of the most successful one-day
shows in the state. “The Board of the
Lakewood Arts Festival, the City of
Lakewood, our sponsors, and of course
our artists, have all stepped forward
every year to make the festival a
success. They deserve a great deal of
thanks,” said Lucille, who is also active
in a plethora of other community
organizations including the Lakewood
Hospital Junior Board, Lakewood
Public Library Foundation, Advisory
Board of the Hospice of the Western
Reserve, and the Special Project for
Adult Guardian Angels.
Get Ready for
Your Holiday Shopping
When it comes to indulging in the joy of shopping, Crocker Park is the place
you’ve been waiting for. This isn’t just shopping; this is shopping nirvana. With its
dazzling lineup of nationally sought merchants and eclectic local favorites, Crocker
Park is the destination of choice for all of Cleveland.
What will you find here? Well for one thing, you’ll find out what you’ve been
missing—those shoes you’ve been looking for all your life, that ultimate little black
dress, a suit that means business but speaks fashion, or the perfect chair for
your guest room, just to name a few. Every time you visit there’s something new
and wonderful to discover.
Apparel
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie Kids
Aeropostale
American Eagle
Ann Taylor
baby GAP
Banana Republic
Buckle
Cara’s Boutique
Chico’s
Coach
Coldwater Creek
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Eddie Bauer
Express
Express Men
GAP
GAP Kids
Giovanni Carrelli Clothiers
Guess
Gymboree
H&M
Hollister
Hue Studio
J Crew
Justice
Lucky Brand Jeans
Marcell
Nicky Nicole
Sunglass Hut
Talbots
Talbots Petites
Urban Outfitters
Victoria’s Secret
White House Black Market
Shoes / Accessories
Clark’s Shoes
DSW
Journeys
N.J. Thomas Jewelers
Home
Arhaus
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Frames Unlimited
Hue Studio
P. Graham Dunn
Smith & Hawken
The Szarek Team of Howard Hanna
Villa Collections Design
Health & Beauty
Aveda by Head Quarters Salon & Spa
Best Cuts
Charles Scott Salon & Spa
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
L’Occitane en Provence
MAC Cosmetics
Massage Envy
Sephora
Urban Active Fitness
Entertainment
Regal Cinema
Restaurants
87 West Wine Bar
Agave Tequileria & Cocina
Aladdin’s Eatery
Auntie Anne’s
Blake’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Brio Tuscan Grille
Casa Vella
Champps
Chipotle
Cold Stone Creamery
Dave’s Cosmic Subs
Dippin Dots
First Watch
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Karl’s Corned Beef and More Deli
Liquid Planet
Rocky Mountain Chocolates
Swirl
The Cheesecake Factory
Vieng’s Asian Bistro
Food at the PPromenade
romenade
Baskin-Robbins
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery
Catherine’s Chocolates
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries
Max & Erma’s
Robek’s Smoothies & Healthy Eats
Starbucks
Subway
T.G.I. Friday’s
Travel
AAA
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Banking / FFinancial
inancial
Ameriprise Financial
Fidelity
Scottrade Financial Services
US Bank
Wachovia Securities
Bookstores
Barnes & Noble
Borders Books & Music
Learning Express Toys
Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Electronics
Apple Computer
Audio Visions
Gamestop
Sprint
Verizon Wireless
Office Supplies
Office Max
Grocer
Groceryy
Giant Eagle / National City Bank
Trader Joe’s
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November 2009
Page 12
Going, Going, GONE!
(Photos by Bob Tuneberg)
“The Anatomy of a Straight Arm,” is the subject of this football lesson as demonstrated by Ohio State
University quarterback Terrelle Pryor against Minnesota last Saturday during Big Ten action in Columbus.
Pryor led the Buckeyes to a 38-7 Homecoming win over the Gophers. For more photos of the big day,
please see a page inside today’s Villager Newspaper. Or visit www.TheVillagerNewspaper.com for a
game day gallery. You can catch Big Ten action every weekend on TV at Crocker Park in fine restaurants
like Brio Tuscan Grille.
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Page 13
Brio Tuscan Grille: Stop in for
Browns Game Specials!
Where can you to catch the Browns on hi-def TV and also enjoy a
great gourmet appetizer for an amazing price?
The answer is simple.
Brio Tuscan Grille at Crocker Park!
Brio is offering its amazing Tuscan Taster menu that features $2.95 can’tmiss selections like the Brio Burger, Braised Meatballs & Creamy Polenta, and
Shrimptini (Chilled Shrimp served in a Martini Glass) at this unbelievable price!
“We offer our Tuscan Taster Menu 7 days a week from 3-7 p.m. and
again from 9-close. It is very popular and people really enjoy it,” said General
Manager Patrick Granzier.
“So, we have decided to offer it when the Browns and Cavs are on TV, too.
“That way, you can watch the game and enjoy a great dish like our
Sliced Steak Bruschetta, Margherita Flatbread and other selections at this
special price.”
Beef Carpaccio, Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread, and Roasted Pepper &
Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta are other great choices at this special $2.95 price.
Can’t beat that!!!
Welcome…..
Brio Managing Partner
Patrick Granzier welcomes
you to Brio Tuscan Grille for
their fabulous Tuscan Tasters
$2.95 menu offered during all
Browns games as well as select hours every day! Patrick
and team were busy last Saturday grilling brats, dogs and
more for the Buckeye Blitz
hosted by Crocker Park as
the Buckeyes prepared to
take on USC. Brio at Crocker
Park – can’t be beat! And
don’t forget their great weekend brunch! Best in town!
Brio for Brunch!
Served Saturday and Sunday until 3 p.m., Brunch
at Brio is the best in town!
French Toast with Berries is just $9.50 and you
can enjoy a batter-dipped delight topped with fresh
berries, powdered sugar, honey, cinnamon and
homemade cream cheese drizzle!
How about Eggs Benedict with a Tuscan Twist for
just $10.95?
“We have the best brunch in town,” said General
Manager Patrick Granzier. “We are proud to say that and
we mean it. We want you to come back. We know that we
can earn your loyalty with quality, so that is what we do!”
BRIO brings the pleasures of the Tuscan country
villa to the American city. The Italians built their
spacious country villas to escape the pressures of urban
life and enjoy “La Dolce Vita” - the good life.
They would mingle with family and friends and
eat freshly prepared food from their grounds while
surrounded by natural beauty. In just that manner, Brio
offers its guests “La Dolce Vita.”
Make your
reservations today!
BRUNCH
SERVED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY UNTIL 3 P.M.
FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRIES
EGGS BENEDICTANO*
Our batter-dipped brioche sautéed until golden brown, with fresh
berries, powdered sugar, honey, cinnamon & our housemade vanilla
cream cheese drizzle. $9.50
A Tuscan Twist on a Brunch Classic.
Served on toasted brioche with Hollandaise sauce, fresh fruit and
potatoes peperonata $10.95
BERRY & CREAM PANCAKES
EGGS OSCAR*
Housemade fluffy pancakes topped with fresh strawberries,
raspberries and blueberries with a pecan streusel crumble and
housemade vanilla cream cheese drizzle $9.50
Two eggs poached, with Brio’s Crab and Shrimp Cake served atop
potatoes peperonata tossed with fresh asparagus, artichokes, spinach
and lemon butter. Finished with our housemade Hollandaise $13.95
BACON, EGG & FONTINA PANINI
On grilled brioche with oven roasted tomatoes and black pepper
mayonnaise. Served with fresh fruit $9.95
BISTECCA ALLA ROMANO*
Grilled beef tenderloin, poached eggs, Romano crusted tomatoes
and housemade Hollandaise. Served with fresh fruit $13.95
FRITTATA AL FORNO
SAUSAGE FLORENTINE CRÊPES
Layered with eggs, angel hair, crisp bacon, onions, spinach, artichoke, With scrambled eggs, creamy spinach, sweet Italian sausage & Parmesan
Fontina cheese and Parmesan Cream. Served with fresh fruit $10.50
cream. Served with potatoes peperonata & fresh fruit $11.95
BRIO FRITTATA DI GIORNO
Chef ’s special omelet of the day served with potatoes peperonata $9.95
CRAB & SHRIMP CRÊPES
With Fontina cheese, scrambled eggs, asparagus, Hollandaise and
charred tomato. Served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit $12.95
TUSCAN TASTERS FOR $2.95
BRIO BURGER*
SPICY SHRIMP & EGGPLANT
A quartet of BRIO’s famous Bistecca Burgers,
with smoked Mozzarella and housemade chips.
Grilled shrimp with Romano crusted
eggplant and a black pepper cream sauce.
SHRIMPTINI
Chilled shrimp served in a martini glass with
roasted tomato cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.
BRAISED MEATBALLS & CREAM
POLENTA
MARGHERITA FLATBREAD
ROASTED RED PEPPER & FRESH
Fresh Mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and
MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA
fresh basil.
Topped with Marsala tomato sauce, Reggiano
With fresh basil and balsamic drizzle.
and parsley.
SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI
SLICED STEAK BRUSCHETTA*
BEEF CARPACCIO*
FLATBREAD
With Gorgonzola Dolce, arugula, fennel,
Served with field greens, capers, mustard aioli
charred tomato, shaved Parmesan and
Fresh Mozzarella and housemade tomato
and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Tuscan Italian dressing.
sauce.
TUSCAN TASTER MENU AVAILABLE IN BAR ONLY
EVERY DAY 3 – 6 P.M. AND 9 P.M. – CLOSE & DURING ALL BROWNS & CAVS GAMES!!
*Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Crocker Park • 200 Crocker Park Blvd. • Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-8630
Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
440-250-8630
November 2009
Old Man in
the Kitchen
Hi Everyone! Old Man in the Kitchen here, Tom.
Here’s an Old Wives Tale from one of our readers. Thank
you: “My mother used to tell me not to put my elbows on the
table, because, if you put both elbows on the table at the same
time, it could create a circuit while you are eating and you might
be electrocuted.” You have to love them! They had all the smarts!
Try this delicious recipe for Chicken Stew – Great and easy!
1 package (16 oz) of frozen California Blend vegetables, thawed and drained; 2 cups
cubed, cooked chicken; 1 can (10-3/4 oz) Cream of Potato soup; ½ cup shredded cheddar
cheese (sharp, if you like); 1 tube of crescent rolls; 1 cup of milk; ½ tsp salt; ½ cup French
fried onions. In bowl, combine vegetables, chicken, soup, milk, cheese, onions and salt.
Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, separate crescent dough into two rectangles. Seal perforations. Place over warm
filling and bake 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. It’s like a big chicken pot pie!
Take care friends and keep the old wives stories coming.
Old Man in the Kitchen, Tom
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Crocker Park Dining Guide
Spend some time and put down those shopping bags and enjoy an espresso at a
cozy and friendly bistro. Share an ice-cream cone on your way to the park. Savor
a grilled panini and people-watch before taking in a movie. Celebrate a special
occasion or close a crucial business deal over a wonderful meal in an elegant
restaurant. Crocker Park is the place to taste the sweet life—from breakfast,
lunch, and dinner, to coffee with conversation or a late-night cocktail.
Crocker Park
87 West Wine Bar - 440-250-2334 • Agave Tequileria & Cocina - 440-892-4283
Aladdin’s Eatery - 440-617-9005 • Auntie Anne’s Preztels
Blake’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar - 440-892-3474 • Brio Tuscan Grille - 440-250-8630
Casa Vella - 440-871-0313 • Champps - 440-871-0313
Chipotle - 440-835-4539 • Cold Stone Creamery - 440-250-9920
Dave’s Cosmic Subs - 440-835-1500 • Dippin Dots
First Watch - 440-808-1082 • Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - 440-892-4933
Karl’s Corned Beef and More - 440-871-2333 • Liquid Planet - 440-835-8006
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - 440-899-2526 • Swirl Cupcakes - 440-835-1600
The Cheesecake Factory - 440-808-1818 • Vieng’s Asian Bistro - 440-871-2888
The Promenade of Crocker Park
Baskin-Robbins - 440-871-1707 • Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery - 440-892-1250
Catherine’s Chocolates - 440-835-5750 • Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries - 440-871-5300
Max & Erma’s - 440-899-8686 • Robek’s Smoothies & Healthy Eats - 440-835-5510
Starbucks - 440-899-7800 • Subway - 440-871-1110
T.G.I. Friday’s - 440-899-8443
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Holiday & Business Platter Headquarters
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“Family” owned and operated store. It is our
goal to provide the best service and quality
food possible. We appreciate your business
and invite you to stop by and visit our store.
Let us know how we are doing!
Sincerely,
David Hensley, Owner
Crocker Park
180 Market
Market Street
Street •• Westlake,
Westlake, OH
Across
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