June, 2010

The Guild of Artists and Artisansis proud to produce the Fifth AnnualCrocker Park Fine Art Fair, on June 12and 13 at Crocker Park in Westlake.The Guild is aiming to spread art,culture and education at this year’s fairas it has in past years.

For the event, the elegant streetsof Crocker Park become an impressiveoutdoor art gallery featuring 130individual booths. Juried artists offerspecialties in jewelry, ceramics,painting, glass, photography, fiber,wood, leather, mixed media and more.Nationally award-winning artists from

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“The Guild’s mission is to helpcultivate a community appreciation forunique, hand-crafted works of fine artand the artists who make them,” saidDebra “Max” Clayton, Guild ExecutiveDirector. “The celebrated Crocker Park

June 26, 20108 a.m. – 12 p.m.

5K run • 3K walk1 mile kids fun runsee page 3 for details

see page 7 forschedule of events

WhiteCaneWalksee page 4for pictures

Thousands of happy guests joined Cadillac for a tastefully enjoyable weekend, June 5 -6, at Crocker Park where all experienced the very finest of cuisine and the very best of Cadillac.

Visitors stopped by to compare the Cadillac SRX Crossover and CTS Sport Wagonto the competition: the Lexus RX350, the Mercedes ML350 and the BMW 535i SportsWagon. Plus discover, the Escalade Hybrid, the world’s only full-size luxury hybrid SUV.They strolled leisurely from vehicle to vehicle, took a test drive and enjoyed acomplimentary culinary challenge where they could pick up cooking tips from some ofthe best in the business On hand were leading regional culinary experts, Chef RoccoWhalen of Fahrenheit and Chef Brandt Evans of Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern,courtesy of Cadillac’s partner Bon Appétit. It was a tastefully elegant weekend! See page5 for pictures of the event!

Everyone wants LeBron James tostay in Cleveland!

Join the fun Thursday, June 10,at Crocker Park for the “Keep LeBronJames in Cleveland” rally!

Watch his movie, “More Than aGame,” under the stars on CrockerPark’s giant inflatable Movie screen.

Joining the rally is Kent State Uni-versity junior Austin Briggs, of Cleve-land Heights, who kicked off his own“Keep LeBron James in Cleveland”campaign last winter.

Other groups who want LeBronJames to stay in Cleveland after hebecomes a free agent July 1 will bethere, too, like The Grandmother’sClub, Jason Herron and his streetteam, and even Briggs’s Witness Mo-bile – the repainted and updated 1987Cutlass Supreme he transformed intoa mobile “petition” that fans can signstarting June 11 in the lobby of the former Higbee building on PublicSquare in downtown Cleveland.

The rally coincides with Crocker Park’s free weekly Thursday night“Movies in the Park” event. That night’s 9 p.m. movie will be LeBronJames’ “More than a Game,” which follows LeBron and other membersof the Fab 5 from elementary school, through high school and beyond.

For more information, go to CrockerPark.com and look up the list-ings for Movies in the Park.

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is a truly magnificent and sophisticated setting for this fine artevent...enjoyed by fairgoer and artist alike. It’s a partnership thathonors the joy and value fine art brings to the community.”

About The Guild of Artists & ArtisansThe Guild of Artists & Artisans is a non-profit membership

organization of professional artists and is known for its award-winning Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair and Levis Commons FineArt Fair in Perrysburg, Ohio. The Guild’s mission is to promotecommunity awareness, understanding and appreciation of thevisual arts. For more information visit www.TheGuild.org.

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(L) Samantha Kolke, Bay High; Amy England RN, C., Dir. of NursingBradley Bay; Kelsey Thomas, Magnificat High School; Ericka B. Smith,Westlake High; Candy Sanson, LISW, CCM, LNHA, Administrator.

Each year Bradley Bay Health Center awards a$500.00 Nursing Scholarship to graduating high schoolseniors who are pursuing a career in nursing. The ap-plicants must meet certain requirements including a writ-ten essay, teacher recommendations, and a specific gradepoint accumulation.

Congratulations to all the recipients as they pur-sue their nursing careers.

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Independence Village of Avon Lake, 345 Lear Road, invites you to their 8thSemi-Annual “Community Appreciation” Break-fast Buffet, Wednesday, June 16, 8 – 9:30 a.m.

The menu includes: fruit & cheese displaywith assorted muffins, omelet station &scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage, corn beef hash& potato patties, biscuits & sausage gravy,cheese blintzes with melba sauce, fruit filledpancakes, French toast & apple cobbler, orangejuice, ice tea, hot tea & coffee.

Seating is limited, RSVP is required. Please call (440) 930-7100.Come enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet before you begin your workday!

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The Run For The Young has helped adolescents inour communities since 2008 when Crocker Park hostedtheir first 5K run, 3K walk, and 1 mile kids fun run.

In the past two years the event has attracted over4,000 people with over 1100 people participating in therun/walk and we have raised over $120,000 to supportorganizations in the surrounding communities. Theseorganizations include Community Challenge, FairviewPark Recreation Department, Lakewood YMCA, RockyRiver Recreation Department, Westlake RecreationDepartment, and Youth Challenge. Here is youropportunity to participate this year.

Race Times: 5k run & 3K walk: 9 a.m. • 1 mileKids Run: 10:15 a.m. • Race Course: Beginning andending at Crocker Park. The course will take runnersthrough Westlake. Registration: On-line: until June24th at 10 a.m. www.hermescleveland.com • Or mailto: Hermes Sports & Events, 1624 St. Clair Avenue,Cleveland, OH 44114 ***must be received byWednesday, June 25th*** • Same Day Registration:7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

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Cleveland Sight Center held its 5th Annual White Cane Walk, on June 5. Hundredsparticipanted in this unique fundraising event to help provide support services for people of allages in our community who are blind or visually impaired.

This also helped to increase awareness of the White Cane Law designed to protect them.Trapper Jack from Soft Rock 102.1 FMWDOK was the Master of Ceremonies.

Each participant had an oppor-tunity to use a white cane while walk-ing blindfolded along a designatedroute past shops and restaurants inCrocker Park with the assistance of asighted guide partner. Participants thenswitched roles to return to the startingpoint. Demonstrations and hands-onactivities were available to show howpeople who are blind or visually im-paired perform everyday tasks.

This event was a great learning opportunity for all ages! All proceeds benefit programs and services for ClevelandSight Center clients.

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St. Mary of the Woods participated in The Cleveland Sight Center’s 5th AnnualWhite Cane Walk held at Crocker Park on Saturday, June 5th. The goal of the event isto raise awareness of the White Cane Law and also raise funds for services and programsfor individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.

Pictured are Life EnrichmentDirector of St. Mary of the Woods,Robin Hanna, and her daughter, Amy.Amy, blindfolded and using a whitecane just her size, is experiencing whatit would be like to be blind.

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Come to Crocker Park every Wednesday for Gaming in the Parkwith Game Stop.

Starting June 2 until September 1, from 9 – 11 p.m., for gamingon the big screen! Sign up at the Crocker Park Game Stop.

June 16, 23 & 30

Gaming In The ParkWith Game Stop

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Culinary Event Drives Crocker Park CrowdsCulinary Event Drives Crocker Park CrowdsCulinary Event Drives Crocker Park CrowdsCulinary Event Drives Crocker Park CrowdsCulinary Event Drives Crocker Park CrowdsHundreds jammed the streets of Crocker Park last week as renowned Cleveland

chefs Brandt Evans of Blue Canyon and Rocco Whalen of Fahrenheit combined thevery finest of cuisine and the verybest of Cadillac. As guests strolledleisurely from vehicle to vehicle totake a test drive and enjoy a com-plimentary culinary demonstration,they also picked up cooking tipsfrom some of the best in the busi-ness, all in the lifestyle excellencethat is Crocker Park.

It was a great time as guests en-joyed the entertaining culinary com-petition between Chef RoccoWhalen of Fahrenheit and ChefBrandt Evans of Blue Canyon

Kitchen & Tavern, courtesy of Cadillac’s partner Bon Appétit. They also got to test drivemodels like the Cadillac SRX Crossover and CTS Sport Wagon to the competition: theLexus RX 350, the Mercedes ML350 and the BMW 535i Sports Wagon. You can alsodiscover the Escalade Hybrid, the world’s only full-size luxury hybrid SUV.

Where can you take dad for Father’s Day where he will enjoypatio drinks, a great meal and hi-def TV for the game of his choice?

Hmm…Let’s take him to Brio at Crocker Park!But you don’t have to wait until Father’s Day for some amaz-

ing favorites at Brio!Brio is offering its great Tuscan Taster menu that features $2.95

can’t miss selections like Ravioli Caprese, Margherita Flatbread,Shrimptini, Roasted Red Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta,Steak Bruschetta, Calamari, and Shrimptini (Chilled Shrimp servedin 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 popularand people really enjoy it,” said General Manager Patrick Granzier.

“So, we have decided to offer it when the Tribe is 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!!!And don’t forget those Father’s Day reservations! Doesn’t your dad deserve the best?

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 freshberries, powdered sugar, honey, cinnamon and home-made cream cheese drizzle!

How about Eggs Benedict with a Tuscan Twist forjust $10.95?

“We have the best brunch in town,” said GeneralManager Patrick Granzier. “We are proud to say thatand we mean it. We want you to come back. We knowthat we can earn your loyalty with quality, so that iswhat we do!” BRIO brings the pleasures of the Tuscancountry villa to the American city. The Italians builttheir spacious country villas to escape the pressures ofurban life and enjoy “La Dolce Vita” - the good life.

They would mingle with family and friends andeat freshly prepared food from their grounds while sur-rounded by natural beauty. In just that manner, Briooffers its guests “La Dolce Vita.

Welcome…..Brio Managing Partner Patrick

Granzier welcomes you to BrioTuscan Grille for their fabulousTuscan Tasters $2.95 menu offeredduring select hours every day! Brioat Crocker Park – can’t be beat! Anddon’t forget their great weekendbrunch! Best in town! Call now forFather’s Day reservations!

Crocker Park • 200 Crocker Park Blvd. • Westlake, OH 44145

Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.440-250-8630

BRUNCHSERVED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY UNTIL 3 P.M.

FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRIESOur batter-dipped brioche sautéed until golden brown, with fresh

berries, powdered sugar, honey, cinnamon & our housemade vanillacream cheese drizzle. $9.50

BERRY & CREAM PANCAKESHousemade fluffy pancakes topped with fresh strawberries,

raspberries and blueberries with a pecan streusel crumble andhousemade vanilla cream cheese drizzle $9.50

BACON, EGG & FONTINA PANINIOn grilled brioche with oven roasted tomatoes and black pepper

mayonnaise. Served with fresh fruit $9.95

FRITTATA AL FORNOLayered with eggs, angel hair, crisp bacon, onions, spinach, artichoke,Fontina cheese and Parmesan Cream. Served with fresh fruit $10.50

BRIO FRITTATA DI GIORNOChef ’s special omelet of the day served with potatoes peperonata $9.95

EGGS BENEDICTANO*

A Tuscan Twist on a Brunch Classic.

Served on toasted brioche with Hollandaise sauce, fresh fruit andpotatoes peperonata $10.95

EGGS OSCAR*

Two eggs poached, with Brio’s Crab and Shrimp Cake served atoppotatoes peperonata tossed with fresh asparagus, artichokes, spinachand lemon butter. Finished with our housemade Hollandaise $13.95

BISTECCA ALLA ROMANO*

Grilled beef tenderloin, poached eggs, Romano crusted tomatoesand housemade Hollandaise. Served with fresh fruit $13.95

SAUSAGE FLORENTINE CRÊPESWith scrambled eggs, creamy spinach, sweet Italian sausage & Parmesan

cream. Served with potatoes peperonata & fresh fruit $11.95

CRAB & SHRIMP CRÊPESWith Fontina cheese, scrambled eggs, asparagus, Hollandaise and

charred tomato. Served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit $12.95

*Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

TUSCAN TASTER MENU AVAILABLE IN BAR ONLY

EVERY DAY 3 – 6 P.M. AND 9 P.M. – CLOSE & DURING ALL BROWNS & CAVS GAMES!!

BRIO BURGER*

A quartet of BRIO’s famous Bistecca Burgers,with smoked Mozzarella and housemade chips.

BRAISED MEATBALLS & CREAM

POLENTATopped with Marsala tomato sauce, Reggiano

and parsley.

BEEF CARPACCIO*

Served with field greens, capers, mustard aioliand shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

TUSCAN TASTERS FOR $2.95SHRIMPTINI

Chilled shrimp served in a martini glass withroasted tomato cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & FRESH

MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTAWith fresh basil and balsamic drizzle.

SLICED STEAK BRUSCHETTA*

With Gorgonzola Dolce, arugula, fennel,charred tomato, shaved Parmesan and

Tuscan Italian dressing.

SPICY SHRIMP & EGGPLANTGrilled shrimp with Romano crusted

eggplant and a black pepper cream sauce.

MARGHERITA FLATBREADFresh Mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and

fresh basil.

SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI

FLATBREADFresh Mozzarella and housemade tomato

sauce.

Brio Tuscan Grille: Perfect for Dads & Grads!

Make yourreservations today!

440-250-8630

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All scheduled times aresubject to change.

Bates Bros Amusements Carnival Ridesavailable all weekend!

Sun, July 4th11a.m. Classic Car Show2 p.m. Car Show Awards3:30 p.m. City of Westlake4th of July Ceremony (TBD)

Friday, July 2nd6:30 – 9:30 p.m. BritishExport – Award WinningBeatles Tribute Band

Sat, July 3rd11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Westlake SummerBand1 – 3:30 p.m. Ovation Band4 – 6:30 p.m. Rick & Sharona Variety Show7 – 7:45 p.m. Aaron Bonk’s ObjectManipulation Specialist Show

8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Cleveland PopsOrchestra10:30 p.m. FireworksKids Entertainment, Carnival Rides, PonyRides (provided by Pony Tales Farm),Food, Art Activities & Much More!

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North Union Farmer’s Marketat Crocker Park

Our markets feature the best in fresh, local vegetables, fruits, flowers, potted plants, bedding plants,poultry, maple syrup, eggs, honey, pork, baked goods, dairy products, grass-fed beef and more!

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 10 thru November 20, 2010

Bay Schools Ask for November LevyBay Schools Ask for November LevyBay Schools Ask for November LevyBay Schools Ask for November LevyBay Schools Ask for November LevyThe Bay Village Board of Education voted unanimously to put a 6.9 mill operat-

ing levy on the November 2 election ballot. The request reflects last year’s deferral ofa planned operating levy, a decision that took the district off a long-standing, three-year cycle in recognition of a difficult economic environment in 2009.

The 6.9 mill levy is for basic operating costs including utilities, supplies, salaries,transportation, etc. The requested millage level would also allow the gradual transitionto all-day kindergarten, a new state requirement that can temporarily be waived on ayear-to-year basis. The cost of the levy to homeowners would be approximately $17.60per month ($211 annually) for each $100,000 of home valuation. It would generate anestimated $3.4 million in additional revenue annually for the school district.

“We were able to make our 2006 levy stretch to four years because we’ve reallykept a tight lid on overall spending,” said Bill Selong, Board of Education president.“It’s now necessary that the increase is a little higher than what we’ve seen on theprevious three-year levy cycle. But we felt that a large proportion of our residents werebeing affected by the economic downturn in 2009, and we thought it would be better towait the additional year. We’ve kept this levy request, after four years, as low as we canwhile still protecting our educational program.”

Superintendent Clint Keener agreed. “We have kept spending levels as low aspossible while still providing an excellent educationalprogram,” he said. “We have reduced staff strategicallythrough attrition in all employee categories. We pay lowerrates for health care coverage due to our participation ina health care consortium of similar school districts, andour employees have increased their out-of-pocket healthcare costs in premiums, deductibles and co-pays.”

Vice president Amy Huntley acknowledged thatit is difficult to ask taxpayers for additional dollars in aneconomy that has not fully recovered from a recession.“We hope residents will understand that our district al-ready falls far below the average in spending per studentfor school districts in Cuyahoga County – the Bay Vil-lage district ranks 27th out of 31 districts in spending,and it spends $2,210 less per student than the countyaverage,” she said. She also noted that teacher salariesaverage 15th out of the 31 districts in the county, andadministrator salaries are also about average.

“Despite the lower spending levels, our studentachievement measures are always near the top,” she said.Huntley noted that while Bay Village has a residentialtax rate among the highest in the county (16th out of 80taxing districts), it is because the city is more than 95percent residential (compared to county average of 66percent), and not because the schools spend more. “Wespend relatively less than others in the county,” she said.“But we get a great return on the taxpayer’s investment.”

“The timing of these levy requests is important,”said Selong. “Residents should know that we can keepthe dollar amount to this level in November only be-cause we would begin to collect the increased revenuein January. However,” he added, “if we don’t pass thisrequest in 2010, we’d need to ask for more in 2011 inorder to maintain our current program. We’d lose an en-tire year of the increased collections and wouldn’t re-ceive the additional revenue until 2012.”

Treasurer Deborah Putnam said the operating levywould last the district another three years as long as fund-ing levels from the State of Ohio remained stable.

Real men get pedicures at Anthony Vince Nail Salon & Spa at Crocker Park! What a cool Father’sDay idea! Give your dad a treat for his feet with a gift certificate from Anthony Vince Nail Salon and Spaat Crocker Park! Call (440) 899-8170.

A Treat for Feet!

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“25 Years in the Center of Bay”Stop in at Burns Auto

27205 Wolf Road • Bay Village, OH 44140

You Can Still Get Old Fashioned Service at Burns

We Install - Starters, Alternators & Mufflers

5w30 Fully Synthetic with filter & safety check (plus fluids)

Mobil 1 Oil Changes $89.95

oil, filter & safety check (plus fluids)

Synthetic blend oil available $29.95

Oil Changes $19.95 most cars

Includes front or rear brake pads installed & 4 wheel brake inspection (pad with new

rotors $295.00 most cars)

Brake Jobs $99.95 (most cars)

75 month NAPA battery (plus installation)

Batteries $89.95 most cars

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Fri, June 11 Tony Koussa BandSat, June 12 Noel Quintana’sFri, June 18 Cami & CoraSat, June 19 Kraker BrothersFri, June 25 Unscheduled Downtime - West ParkFri, June 25 Joshua Trio - East ParkSat, June 26 Tuscan Trio

Fri, July 2 British ExportSat, July 3 Liberty FestFri, Jul 9 AlternavoxSat, July 10 Matt HorwichFri, July 16 Blue LunchSat, July 17 CopperfootFri, July 23 Swim w/PirhannasSat, July 24 Alvin FrazierFri, July 30 Shades of SteelFri, July 31 Time Warp Band

Fri, August 6 AlternavoxSat, August 7 Walt WiseFri, August 13 Lo-Watt RadioSat, August 14 Second Time AroundFri, August 20 Shady DriveSat, August 21 Brazilian QuartetFri, August 27 The KingBeesSat, August 28 Flashback Band

Fri, September 3 Ki Allen QuintetSat, September 4 Jeff Sherman & June Sladek

Enjoy live music everyFriday by the pop jetfountain and every

Saturday in the brand newVine Theatre from 6:30 – 9p.m. No matter what your

musical tastes, thissummer Crocker Park hasa band or musician for you– from classic rock to jazz,

Motown, R&B and soul.

from the Northeast OhioAffiliate of Susan G. Komen

for the CureNorth Coast Health Ministry

(NCHM) has received a grantfrom the Northeast Ohio Affili-ate of Susan G. Komen for theCure for its Women’s HealthDays. On Women’s Health Days, low-income uninsured NCHM patients receiveonsite mammography, breast health education, clinical breast exams and preven-tive gynecological care.

“Numerous studies have shown that women are significantly less likely tohave had a recent mammogram if they lack health insurance,” says Lee E. Elmore,NCHM executive director. “North Coast Health Ministry offers its Women’sHealth Days to medically underserved women in our community to ensure allwomen who need breast health screenings and preventive care have access to it,regardless of means to pay.”

Multiple studies have shown that low-income, uninsured women are morelikely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of breast cancer, are less likely toreceive standard treatment, experience delays in initiating and completing treat-ment, and experience lower survival rates than those with health insurance.

“With the support of the Komen Northeast Ohio Affiliate, we are working tomake sure no woman in our community slips through the cracks,” says Elmore.

North Coast Health Ministry’s Women’s Health Days are scheduled for thefirst Wednesday of each month at 16110 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. Pa-tients are seen by appointment only. Women wishing to make an appointmentneed to register as North Coast Health Ministry patients first and must be unin-sured and fall below 200 percent of the federal poverty level to qualify. To com-plete the registration process, call 216-228-7878.

About North Coast Health MinistryNorth Coast Health Ministry is the West Side’s free clinic for the low-in-

come uninsured, serving more than 2,400 patients who have no other route tohealth care. With the support of approximately 150 volunteer physicians, nursesand other caregivers, NCHM is able to provide primary health care, specialtyreferrals, prescription assistance, and health education to the medicallyunderserved. Founded in 1986, North Coast Health Ministry is a bridge to betterhealth for our medically underserved neighbors in need.

North Coast Health Ministry ReceivesNorth Coast Health Ministry ReceivesNorth Coast Health Ministry ReceivesNorth Coast Health Ministry ReceivesNorth Coast Health Ministry ReceivesGrant for Women’s Health DaysGrant for Women’s Health DaysGrant for Women’s Health DaysGrant for Women’s Health DaysGrant for Women’s Health Days

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Our Mission:To improve the quality of life

with a functional fitness approach in amotivating environment.

We Offer:

Customized one-on-onefitness programs: strengthtraining, cardio vascularprogram design, flexibilitytraining & nutritionalguidance

Hand-written workoutsfor when you are not withyour trainer

Education on how to incorporate fitness & healthinto your busy lifestyle

Plus: Progress Evaluations - Referral Program - Childcare

Full-service financial firm 212 Capital Group has opened at Crocker Park on the third floorof Whitlock Building (above Brio Tuscan Grille).

A grand opening partyand open house was enjoyedby guests and clients at 87West last week as visitorsalso toured the new 212Capital Group offices andenjoyed spectacular views ofCrocker Park from theirpenthouse offices.

212 Capital Group fo-cuses on providing financialeducation to clients throughthe development of a financialplan that is tailored to theirneeds and goals. They are afull-service financial firm thatserves thousands of individual

and business clients frommany different communitiesall across the country.

Pictured are: DaveWittschen of Primary Resi-dential Mortgage, Inc., Jer-emy DiTullio - Managing As-sociate with 212 CapitalGroup, Ed Vargo, FinancialPlanning Director with 212Capital Group and Chad Ber-nard of Primary ResidentialMortgage, Inc.

Give them a call at440-835-4501.

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The following events will be held at Westlake PorterPublic Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600,www.westlakelibrary,org.

Thurs., June 10 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Dis-cussion – The June selection is Forger’s Spell: a TrueStory of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax ofthe Twentieth Century by Edward Dolnick.

Fri., June 11 (12-4 p.m.) Wii MarioKart Tourna-ment – Get ready to rumble! Start off your summer vaca-tion by competing with your friends in our first ever WiiMarioKart Tournament! Who has what it takes to be thebest? There will be fun, food, and prizes! For grades 6-12. Please register starting May 28.

Fridays, June 11, 18 and 25 (2 p.m.) Summer Fam-ily Movies – Beat the heat with cool summer movies!Showtimes are 2 p.m. Please register one week prior toeach show date.

June 11 - Alvin and his chipmunk friends return!June 18 – Mr. Fox and his family clash with neigh-

boring farmers in this adaptation of a Roald Dahl bookJune 25 – A tough hockey player is sentenced to one

week as a Tooth FairySUMMER LAPSIT STORYTIME - Join Miss Jamie

for fun rhymes and stories! For ages 6-24 months with adultcaregiver,Tuesdays, June 15 -July 20 (9:30 a.m.)

SUMMER TODDLER STORYTIME - Join MissBeth and Poe for fun stories, rhymes and songs! Forages 2-3 1/2 with adult caregiver, Tuesdays, June 15-July 20 (10:15 a.m.)

SUMMER FAMILY STORYTIME - Join Mrs.Ring for stories, songs and rhythm movement activities.All ages welcome with an adult caregiver,Wednesdays,June 16-July 21 (10:15 a.m.)

Tues., June 15 (7-8:30 p.m.) Mad4Manga – M4Mis everything manga! We talk about manga, create mangaart, discuss & watch anime films, and more! For teensin grades 6-12.

Wed., June 16 (7-7:45 p.m.) Beach Party Hop! – Puton your grooviest Hawaiian shirt for this family dance party!We’ll learn new steps and have lots of summer music todance to. All ages welcome!

Sat., June 19 (10:45 a.m.)and Sat., July 17 (10:45 a.m.)West Side Writers

Sat., June 19 (2-3 p.m.) andWed., June 30 (2-3 p.m.)

LEGOClub – Bring your ideas and imagination! Ages 6-13. Please register one week prior to each session.

Mon., May 10 (1 - 8 p.m.) American Red CrossBloodmobile (Type O drive)

Mon., June 21 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), Tues., June 22(10 a.m.-12 p.m.), Wed., June 23 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.),Thurs., June 24 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), Fri., June 25 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Create Your Own Comic Book – Teens in grades6-12:Instructors from the Elyria Comic Book Initiative willteach you how to create your own comic book. This is a 5day course that runs from June 21-25. Register one timefor all 5 sessions starting June 14. Space is limited!

Mon., June 21 (2-3 p.m.) Sushi, Kid-Style— Joinus for a fun afternoon treat as we make Candy Sushi.Allergy warning: Peanut products will be used. For ages7-10. Please register starting June 14.

Mon., June 21 (7 p.m.) Financial Savvy Beforeand After College – Financial awareness is importantfor young adults. Kenneth Robinson will discuss open-ing a checkbook and balancing it monthly, how to usedebit and credit cards, and, the importance of your FICOcredit score! We will also cover when to start puttingmoney in an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) andsaving money versus getting into debt. Please register.

Mon., June 21 (7-8:45 p.m.) Monday Night Movie– A biographical drama about the life of England’s QueenVictoria as she prepares to become a monarch. Rated PG.Please register.

Tues. June 22 (7 p.m.) Water Gardening – Comeand learn how to make the most of water in your gardenwhether in a container or a pond. Please register.

Wed., June 23 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion– The June selection is The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown.

Wed., June 23 (7 p.m.) Find Money with Founda-tion Directory Online – Learn how to use this comprehen-sive database you can use to search for grantmakers whogive to non-profit organizations like yours. Please register.

Thurs., June 24 (7-8:30 p.m.) Futures: Under-standing How They Work – Presented by John Sawczak.Program will be followed up with a program on the Op-tions Market on July 8. Please register.

Fri., June 25 (10 a.m.- 12 p.m.) Porter’s FiberFanatics – Socialize, share, and solve problems with fel-low needle artists 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.

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Dueling distance runners Marty Coolidge of Elyria Catholic and Michael Brajdic of Bay High put on the race of the day in theboys Div. II 3200 meter run at Jesse Owens Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University last Saturday.

Through eight laps around the grueling oval, these fierce competitors showed what respect and performance are all about underthe pressure of a state championship stage.

In short, it was the race of a lifetime for Coolidge, a senior who came on strong to overtake Brajdic in the final lap and set astadium record of 9 minutes and 3.11 seconds in the metric two-miler.

Brajdic, last fall’s state cross country champ, also ran a lifetime perfor-mance. But he watched in pained respect amidst the awe of the packed houseas Coolidge erased a 20 meter gap by running the last quarter mile in anincredible 63 seconds to claim his first state championship.

Coolidge caught and surged past the Bay junior (9:08.41) in the final 80meters, running his final 400 meters in an incredible 63 seconds.

“Marty just had another gear in him,” reported Brajdic after the race toveteran reporter Paul Heyse, who covered the meet for the Elyria ChronicleTelegram. “I didn’t think anyone would go with me with 500 left, but Marty’sso tough. It’s impossible to shake him. He came in here the most determined.It all goes to him.”

Putting the performances into perspective, defending 3200 meter champBrad Liston of Circleville had to settle for third. Coolidge’s win also erasedthe Owens oval mark of 9:05.50 by Chardon’s Emil Heineking. It was thefourth fastest time in state tournament history for all three divisions, reportedHeyse.

“Once I started my kick, I knew I could get him,” said Coolidge. “I justhad to go all the way to the finish, the last 200. I didn’t think at all once Istarted my kick. With a lap to go, I was dead. I heard somebody yell from theside of the track with 200 to go, so I just went for it. I gave it everything Ihad.”

The pace was incredibly hard on all runners. “Liston took it out very hard,” saidCoolidge. “I knew the race was going to come down to a big move or a late kick. Ijust tried to hang on. I had to dig very deep to pull out that last kick.” Mile splits of4:27 and 4:31 show just how torrid was the pace.

Brajdic marveled that Coolidge’s kick hadn’t been drained before the bell lap. “Mylegs started locking up. It’s probably the most pain I’ve been in,” said Brajdic. “I couldn’tdo anything else. Marty ran a great race. You can tell he wanted it the most today. No oneelse could go that hard the last quarter.”

“I thank God for giving me this talent so that I can use it. I thank all my coaches,Dan Kuhman and Chuck Lynch, plus Mr. Rick and all of my teammates. It feelsgreat not only to run good for myself, butalso for my school and my teammates,”said Coolidge, who was in a state of col-lapse after the run.

It was a great end to a marvelous ri-valry between Coolidge and Brajdic. Lastfall, Brajdic earned the state cross coun-try title, and also topped Coolidge threeweeks ago at the district meet. Martypeaked for the regional and state perfor-mances of a lifetime, however. In the end,it made both athletes better runners.

“I’m going to miss him,” said Brajdicof his rival. “He’s a great competitor. He’ssomeone I’ve looked up to. I’m really go-ing to miss him. I wish him the best in col-lege. I might have had Marty’s number incross country and at districts), but he justcame back more determined than ever.”

“Mike’s such a tough runner,” addedCoolidge. “I’m sure he’ll win it and rununder nine minutes next year.”

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Brad Liston, Michael Brajdic and Marty Coolidge heat things up inthe 3200 meter finals in Columbus.

Bay’s Michael Brajdic looked to be on his way to a 3200meter win as he surged to the lead over defending statechamp Brad Liston on the 7th lap of Saturday’s showdownin Columbus.

The agony of victory belonged to Marty Coolidge after hismemorable 3200 meter win at the state meet.

With a tremendous kick, Marty Coolidge of Elyria Catholic did the impossibleby erasing a huge deficit in the final lap. Bridget Doughty, Bay junior, was second in the 100 meter hurdles at state last weekend.

Sam Allen, Bay High junior, won an eighth placemedal at state in the 800 meter run in 1:56.21.

Bay High senior Kelsey Barnes took fifth in the girls 400meter dash in 46.8.

When it was all over, Coolidge and Brajdic, along with BradListon, enjoyed the podium and the glory of all-Ohio honors.

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