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As a member of the St.John Medical CenterPastoral Team, Sr. KendraBottoms lives out hermission as a Sister of NotreDame daily in the corridors,patients rooms and lives ofthose whose path takesthem to the Westlakehospital.

“To be a Sister of NotreDame is to be centered onradiating the goodness ofGod in whatever we do, andembracing that goodness inall who come into ourlives”, says Sr. Kendra.

“I see this as my wayof sharing Christ withothers and truly followingthe call of God to me to thiscommunity.”

Sr. Kendra washonored two weeks ago asa recipient of a 2011 TheaAward. The Award honorsAfrican-American Women‘In the Spirit’ of the notedSr. Thea Bowman, FSPA.

The celebration tookplace at downtownCleveland’s Intercon-tinental Hotel. Sr. Kendrawas honored along with Sr.Rosella Holloman (CSA)Sisters of Charity of St.Augustine, and Sr. JuanitaShealey, Con-gregation ofSt. Joseph.

The Award is presentedthrough the CatholicDiocese of GreaterCleveland Office ofMinistry to AfricanAmerican Catholics.

“This award, which hasbeen named in honor of Sr.Thea Bowman, whodedicated her days tocreating harmony andunderstanding among all

Sr. Kendra Bottoms Honored for SJMC Ministrypeople, is a significant wayto recognize the African-American women in ourDiocese who are continuingthe good work which Sr.Thea Bowman started,” saidRichard Lennon, Bishop ofCleveland.

“The ‘Thea’ awards arepresented to women in theAfrican American Com-munity who have providedstrong and effectiveleadership and service.Award recipients fostereducational oppor-tunities,demonstrate strongpersonal faith andcompassion for others.”

Sr. Thea Bowman wasthe granddaughter of aslave, born in Mississippiwho, at 15, began herjourney to become aFranciscan minister notedfor bringing the richness ofblack culture andspirituality with a messageof community and equalityto the Catholic Church andthe community at large.

Sr. Kendra is thesecond Black woman toenter the Chardon Provinceof the Sisters of NotreDame. She started highschool at Notre DameAcademy, commuting fromher Glenville home,graduated and then taughtFrench and Biology forover 30 years. In 2001, herlife changed. “On Sept. 11,2001, our nation wasshaken by the attack on theTwin Towers. On Sept. 18,2001, my life was shaken bythe news that my babybrother, Charles, had agalloping form of cancer.On Sept. 29, 2001, Charles

turned 40 and on Dec. 18,he died. My worldcollapsed,” said Sr. Kendra.

Losing her brothercaused Sr. Kendra to taketime off from teaching.“This death and otherfactors resulted in mydiscovering a new call toserve God in chaplaincy –serving the sick and dying,”said Sr. Kendra.

Her path led her to St.John Medical Center. “Myjob as chaplain is tominister to God’s people inpain. Better put, I just showup and wait for the Lord tospeak through and to me,”said Sr. Kendra. “As I lovedteaching and was excellentat it, so I love my work as achaplain and I believe I dothat well, also.” Sister Juanita Shealey, CSJ, Sr. Rosella Holloman, CSA and Sister Mary

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What do you do if you have atoothache? It is just amazing to mewhat we have seen patients do fortheir own toothaches in all my yearsof dental practice. Let’s start rightfrom the beginning.

The first thing that you shoulddo if you have a toothache is callyour dentist and make anappointment to see them as soon aspossible. I cannot tell you thenumber of times patients havewaited, and waited, and waited to see if the toothache willgo away before they call the office. What usually happensat that point is that the toothache is so bad that they nowhave an emergency, usually at a inconvenient time, likemidnight or a Saturday afternoon, when it will be prettydifficult to find a dental office open. So rule number one isdo not ignore any pain that you have in your mouth. Theseare usually warning signs that there is something wrongand it is only going to get worse, not better.

The second thing you should do if you have a toothacheis take some Tylenol or ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin.Aspirin and ibuprofen work a little better if the nerve ofthe tooth is inflamed, only because these medications alsoact as anti-inflammatory agents. There is really is no reasonto have to live with the pain of a toothache with theseexcellent pain relievers around. Many people call the officeand we ask them if they have taken anything for their painand they say, “No”, and we can’t figure out why. The onething you should not do with an aspirin tablet is place itdirectly on the tooth or gum. This is an old wives’ tale andusually what happens is that the acid in the aspirin tabletwill cause a chemical burn on the gum tissue, which willonly complicate the situation and make the pain worse, notbetter.

Generally, if you have a toothache and your tooth orteeth are sensitive to hot and cold stimulation, this verywell can be a tooth problem instead of a gum problem. Adull, throbbing ache around the neck of the tooth may verywell be a gum problem. Swelling in your mouth can comefrom either teeth or gums and usually denotes a very activeinfection going on. For any kind of swelling, you need tocontact your dentist immediately.

If you have a broken tooth, you should rinse your mouthwith warm water to clean the area. Use some dental floss

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or a toothpick to gentlyremove any food that maybe in or around the toothand again call for anappointment as soon aspossible.

What do you do if youor your child has bitten yourlip or your tongue do to anaccident of any kind? Cleanthe area with a cloth andapply cold compresses toreduce any swelling. If thebleeding doesn’t stop youwill need to go to a hospitalemergency room immed-iately and may need somestitches. If you don’t haveany dental pain, go see adentist as soon as possible.Don’t let it get to a point

where the pain is souncomfortable, because thepain then becomes harder tocontrol and more difficult totreat.

If you have anyquestions or concerns aboutyour teeth, please feel freeto contact our office. Wealso have 24 hour pagingservice available and wewill return your call as soonas possible to address anydental needs that you haveor any emergencies that mayarise. For a freeconsultation, please call ouroffice at 440-892-1810. Asalways, our goal is to helpyou develop and maintain ahealthy smile.

Want a chance at winning $1,000 or more whilehaving fun, eating, drinking and enjoying live music?

Then mark for Sat., Aug. 27, on your calendar: That isthe night of the Bay Men’s Club “Lu-Wow” scholarship-fund fundraiser at the Bay Lodge.

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Westlake honored itsown serving in the armedforces as part of the city’sannual Military Dayrecognition reception atCity Hall last week.

Recognized wereLance CPL Eric W.Livingston, USMC, 1st Lt.Brad Kozenko, USAF,Capt. Jaclyn Hageman, USArmy Nurse Corps, and Sgt.Ryan Clifford, USMC, aWestlake firefighter whohas returned from activeduty in Afghanistan.

“We gather tonight tohonor the servicemen andwomen whose pictures havebeen displayed on bannersthroughout Westlake and tothank them for theirsacrifice and service to ourcountry. We also thank theirfamilies for joining ustonight,” said MayorDennis Clough.

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for drivers who travel north on Bradley into Bay Village!The cities of Bay and Westlake will join in renovating theintersection at Bradley and Naigle Road just north of therailroad tracks. This troublesome intersection has beggedfor help for a long time as drivers frequently get stuck onthe railroad tracks behind northbound travelers looking toturn left onto Naigle. Grants and loan monies of $1.2 millionfrom the State Capital Improvement Program will makethis happen, plus engineering costs of about $35,000 toeach city. The intersection will be widened to three laneswith a stop light.

Sergeant Ryan Clifford, USMC with Westlake FireChief Dale Kraus and Mayor Dennis Clough

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It was a weekend of joy and thanksgivingfor members of the St. Joseph Catholic ChurchParish of Avon Lake.

John Schneider, the son or Mary and JimSchneider from St. Joseph Parish, wasordained a priest by Bishop Richard Lennonon Sat., May 21 at the Cathedral of St. Johnthe Evangelist in downtown Cleveland.

Father John celebrated his First Mass atSt. Joseph on Sun., May 22 at 11 a.m.

“He chose to do this at a regularly-scheduled Sunday Mass so that as many ofyou who would like to attend will be able. Aparish reception will follow this Mass,”reported Fr. Timothy O’Connor, Pastor of St.Joseph. The day proved to be a hugecelebration as the church was packed withwell-wishers, friends and supporters of thechurch family.

Fr. John has been assigned as a parochialvicar [associate] at Holy Family Parish inParma, effective 7 June.

Avon Lake’s Father John Schneider Ordained

“I want to congratulate his mother and father, Maryand Jim Schneider, as well as his brothers and sisters. Theyhave had a lot to do with nurturing and supporting the call– the vocation – that John has been given by God: to be ashepherd after the Lord’s own heart, and to act in the personof Jesus Christ and welcome people to come through thedoor that leads to everlasting life,” added Fr. O’Connor.

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“We continue to pray forour other two seminariansfrom our parish: ScottGoodfellow and LouBalzer. “

Bishop Lennonordained six new priests, 5for service to the Diocese ofCleveland and one forservice to the Archdioceseof Daegu, South Korea thisyear.

Joining Fr. JohnSchneider from the westside is Fr. CharlesMcMillen Butkowski of St.Peter Parish, NorthRidgeville, son of Paul andLois Butkowski, and Fr.Franz Christoph Dool of St.Christopher Parish, RockyRiver, son of Carl andGeorgene Dool.

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The Bay Village Board of Education is accepting applications to its CitizensAdvisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is a research arm of the Board ofEducation that studies one or two topics per year and makes recommendationsto the board.

Applications are being accepted now through June 3 for several three-year term positions. Application forms are available at atwww.bayvillageschools.com/CAC or at the Bay Village Board of EducationOffice at 377 Dover Center Road in Bay Village. The completed forms shouldbe returned to Superintendent Clint Keener by Friday, June 3, at 4 p.m.

This year, the CAC studied student fees charged by school districts similarto the Bay Village City Schools. Past studies and recommendations haveincluded the topics of transportation, safety, curriculum issues and many othertopics. Topics are selected by the 12-member committee, with school boardrequests given consideration. Diversity of opinion, expertise, gender, age andgeographic representation are considered in developing a committee that isrepresentative of the Bay Village community. Members may not be employeesof the Bay Village City School District.

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Come sample organicraw food now available atAvon’s newest full servicerestaurant and carry out,The Green Kitchen.

This restaurant isbrought to you by WaysideWellness. Stop in forwheatgrass combos,smoothies, salads, rawsoups and many other

Sally Peoples, Beth O’Brien and Mattie Maran welcome you to their Green Kitchenat the Wayside Wellness Center at Our Lady of the Wayside, 38135 ColoradoAve. in Avon.

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wonderful healthsupporting items.

The exciting newrestaurant has been openedby Mattie Maran, RN,founder of Our House inWestlake.

She invites all to stopin and meet some of their“raw foodies” to answerquestions and talk with youabout their journey to

wellness and better healththrough eating a raw vegandiet.

“It’s truly amazingwhat our bodies can do withthe right fuel, exercise andattitude!” said Mattie. ARaw Potluck , takes placethe 2nd Friday of eachmonth at 7:00 p.m. If youare interested in tasting andseeing how good organic

raw food really is, stop in!You can also bring a rawfruit or salad, preferablyorganic to share.

“It’s healthy. It boostsyour immune system. Itfights disease,” said Maranof the Green Kitchenfeaturing green and fruitsmoothies, wheatgrassdrinks, raw soups, crackers,a daily special and carryout.

The mission is toprovide health seekingindividuals the knowledgeto achieve a healthier life-style by eating organicvegetables, fruits, legumes,seeds and sprouted wholegrains as close to theirnatural state as possible.

“I find it difficult tounderstand why askingpeople to eat a wellbalanced, plant based diet isconsidered drastic, while it

is acceptable to cut peopleopen and put them onpowerful, life threateningdrugs for the rest of theirlives,” comments Maran.

Wayside WellnessGreen Kitchen is located at38125 Colorado Ave. inAvon. For moreinformation, call MattieMaran at 440-823-2500.

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St. Paul’s Community Church is ever mindful of those in ourmidst who need our help– the homeless, the hun-gry, the unemployed,the elderly and chroni-cally ill.

St. Paul’s Drop InCenter distributed 1,099bags of food, 1,250 bagsof clothing, 600 bus tick-ets, 1,166 hygiene kits,plus 1,442 pair of socksand 80 pair of boots last

year. Many clients arementally ill and homeless,and encouraged to come tothe center to have theirfeet examined by theirparish nurse.

Community WestFoundation’s funding of$17,000 will sustain St.Paul’s outreach efforts

through 2011. St. Paul’sCommunity Church is atrue example of Christianfaith in action, serving lo-cal needs unconditionallywith compassion.


You can support the work of St. Paul Communty Church and Community Resource Services by making a donationdirectly, or through your Donor Advised Fund at the Community West Foundation. Please contact the CommunityWest Foundation at 216-476-7060 or visit www.communitywestfoundation.org for more information.

to advance the health and well being of our community.

Join the Mission ofCommunity West Foundation

Caring For Our NeighborsThis past year Community West Foundation gave

$3,350,716 to our community, supporting Fairview andLutheran Hospitals and charitable organizations

providing direct service to the needy. Here are someexamples of the important ways Community West

Foundation impacts our community.

Community Resource Services is an agency dedicated tomeeting emergency needs of Avon and Avon Lake residents,but no person is turned away when individuals and familiesneed short term assis-tance. CommunityResource Servicesprovides food, rent,and utilities assis-tance, and informa-tion and referrals toother social serviceagencies. It also of-fers free programs,ranging from Prepar-ing Your Child for Kin-dergarten to JobSkills to ReducingCredit Card Debt.

Community WestFoundation provided$5,000 in funding forthis very helpful localresource to ensurepeople in economicstress have a place toturn to for help.

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The Bead Warehousejust off Route 83 in AvonLake is your nearby source fora worldwide selection inbeads, sterling silver, artbeads, copper findings, andmore.

Four days per month,Bead Warehouse swings openthe doors to their sparklingclean warehouse at 32961 PinOak Parkway in Avon Lakewhere the public can choosefrom a vast inventory.

Professional jewelrydesigners rub elbows withfundraising hopefuls fromcommunity organizations. Allare welcome at thisfascinating oasis for hard-to-find resources.

“People come from allover to shop here.

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For the 7th consecutiveyear, RIDGE CLEANERShas earned the prestigiousSeal of Approval forQuality Garment Cleaning& Customer Service. TheAVON LAKE-basedcleaner passed all therigorous cleaning andcustomer service eval-uations. Earning the Seal ofApproval signifies thatRIDGE CLEANERS hassuccessfully removed acomplex array of stains,maintains high qualitycleaning standards andconsistently demonstratessuperior quality andcustomer service.

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administered by theDrycleaning & LaundryInstitute, a Washington,D.C.-based group. To date,approximately 140 com-panies around the worldhave attained the Seal ofApproval.

“Finding a goodcleaner who willconsistently treat you like avalued customer shouldn’tbe a guessing game,” BillFisher. Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Drycleaning& Laundry Institute, said.The 44-year veteran of thecleaning industry noted,“By becoming a Seal ofApproval cleaner, RIDGECLEANERS proved thereis a difference between

quality cleaners and theircompetition. Now cust-omers know where to finda cleaner who will treatthem and their garmentsproperly — every time.”

Each year, Seal ofApproval Drycleaners mustrenew their status with theprogram by successfullycompleting stain removaland cleaning performancetests. In addition, eachbusiness must meet otherrequirements such ascontinuing education,community service, andoffering superior customerservice as evidenced by thecompany’s standing withthe Better Business Bureau.

The Drycleaning &Laundry Institute representsthe interests of the cleaningindustry, clothing manu-facturers, and consumeradvisors in identifyingthose cleaning plants thatprovide the highest level ofclothing care. The groupbegan accepting appli-cations for the Seal ofApproval Award ofExcellence for QualityGarment Cleaning &Customer Service in 2005.

Visit their website atwww.gooddrycleaners.comfor more on the Seal ofApproval Program or callMary Scalco at theDrycleaning & LaundryInstitute, 800.638.2627.

Girl Scout Troop71047 worked with the Cityof Westlake, the ServiceDepartment and Sign Shopstaff at the City of WestlakeService Department to

create a sign that is now apermanent fixture at theWestlake Bradley RoadNature Park.

The girls began bybrainstorming ideas for a

Bronze Award project.They contacted the city withtheir ideas, and the cityhelped the girls develop itinto a meaningful project.

As pre-requisites tobegin their Bronze Awardproject, the girls earnedtheir Wildlife Badge, PetCare Badge, Art in 3-DBadge, Looking Your BestBadge and the Junior Aide.The girls took field trips forsome, while other partswere in classrooms. Thesign depicts animals,insects, birds and reptilesthat would be seen whilevisiting the park. The girlsresearched animals andcompiled the data into acommon format to beplaced on the sign.

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To help celebrateWestlake’s Bicentennial,the Westlake Garden Clubwill host a garden tour onSun., June 26, 2011 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $10 inadvance, $12 day of tourand are available atWestlake City Hall, Dean’sGreenhouse, and CahoonNursery.

A Walk Down Memory LaneA Walk Down Memory LaneA Walk Down Memory LaneA Walk Down Memory LaneA Walk Down Memory LaneThe tour starts at

Dean’s Greenhouse whereyou will pick up yourbrochure with addresses ofthe gardens and a map.While at Dean’s, please taketime to view the beautifuland creative demonstrationgarden that offersinspiration and ideas forhome gardeners. Continue

on to the six gardens on thetour. Included on the tourare the gardens at ClagueHouse and Museum andgardens at two historichomes. The tour will takeplace rain or shine. Allproceeds will supporteducational andenvironmental projects ofthe Westlake Garden Club.


Northeast Ohio’s Premier Road Race!The Kaiser Permanente Eagle Run is

THIS WEEKEND!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 laparound the field before entering the finish line chutes near home plate.”

“The Eagle Run represents what Kaiser Permanente is all about, encouraging peopleto take a more active role in their health,” said Carolyn Hightower, Vice President ofHealth Plan Administration and Strategy for the Kaiser Permanente Ohio Region. “Ourdedication to quality care extends beyond the walls of our medical facilities. This runencompasses 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 runtheir race inside the exciting professional baseball stadium.

All runners will have a blast watching themselves hit the finish line on a JumbotronTV 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 nearthe 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 theregion. 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 localcharities like Community Resource Services CRS Avon/Avon Lake.

The chip-timed run will be first class in every way. Hermes Road Racing Systemswill manage the race course and runs. Top quality tech t-shirts and caps will be given tothe first 750 entrants.

There will be cash prizes of $300, $100 and $50 to the top three male and femalefinishers. 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, Hagyraised $1.7 million for local charities. “Our goal is to raise $50,000 for this event withhalf going the schools and the other half to charities like CRS,” said Hagy. “We invite alllevels of sponsorship to this great opportunity for community involvement.”

Please phone (440) 327-7310. Visit www.hermescleveland.com to register.

Armed Forces Day wasrecognized by Indepen-dence Village of Avon Lakelast Saturday as the ColorGuard of American LegionPost 211 highlightedceremonies with the raisingof a new flag.

A formal flagretirement was alsocoordinated with local BoyScouts as this tribute toservice men and womenwas celebrated as part ofour national heritage.

A highlight of day wasIndependence Villageresident Ferd “LittleLieutenant” Gardner, whoproudly wore his World WarII uniform in stunning style!

Armed Forces Day at Independence Village

Gardner entered the Armyin 1941, served overseasand was seriously wounded

as part of his livingcontribution to the nation.

Ferd “Little Lieutenant” Gardnerproudly wears his WW II uniform

Long time local celebrity, DelDonahoo joined in the tribute.

The 11th anniversaryof the American CancerSociety’s Avon / Avon LakeRelay

For Life, CommunityFestival, returns to the AvonLake High School Stadiumfrom 4:00 pm, June 4th until10:00 am, June 5th.

This year’s theme is“Songs”. The festival is

2011 Avon / Avon Lake Relay for Life, Community Festivalfilled with family funentertainment for all ages,including music, food,contests, awards andprizes. This year’sentertainment includes afree concert by Faith in aTheory and a Golf BallDrop. The Festival is freeand open to the public. Tolearn more, contact

Suzanne Baker at888.227.6446 x 1211 orsend an e-mail [email protected] visit our website atwww.re layfor l i fe .o rg /AvonLake for more detailsof all the events.


Chicks Against Hungerand local Jazzercise locationsteamed to host a food drive tobenefit Second Harvest ofNorth Central Ohio lastweekend at the JazzerciseCenter at 1502 Lear IndustrialParkway in Avon (right acrossfrom Petitti’s) and other westshore locations.

For $5 and a non-perishable food donation,participants enjoyed Jazz-

Chicks Against Hunger Hosts Food Drive

ercise and helped a greatcause.

Kim Krall (center)reported the day was a hugesuccess as she worked theAvon drop-off with a team ofvolunteers. “Our total foodweight was 1041 poundsdonated,” she said,

Break down perJazzercise location is asfollows: Avon Jazzercise434.5 pounds, First

Congregational Church,Elyria 106.5 pounds, St PaulUCC, Elyria 80 pounds, andDrive Thru collection that day95 pounds plus N. Ridgeville122.5 pounds, Lorain 134.5pounds, Oberlin 69 pounds.

“Our BIG food drive isSunday August 14, 2011 at37271 Colorado Ave ( Rt.611) in Avon. Start savingyour cans now!,” advisesKim.

The Altar of Freedomby David Scullin

Memorial Day is a time to remember all who gave their lives forour nation and our freedom.

President Lincoln wrote the following to Lydia Bixby who lostfive sons in the civil war.

“I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of minewhich should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a lossso overwhelming...but I cannot refrain from tendering youthe consolation that may be found in the thanks of theRepublic 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 yoursto have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar

of freedom.”

Westlake High School’s student newspaper, TheGreen & White, was one of six Ohio studentnewspapers to earn the 1st place rating overall fornewspapers in the annual Ohio Scholastic MediaAssociation contest.

The Green & White is a student-run, open-forumnewspaper published throughout the school year. Thenewspaper has been published since 1920 by WHSstudents.

In addition to the staff award, Editor-in-Chief AlexHribko won Honorable Mentions for News writing andFront Page Newspaper Layout, reporter Nick Novakwon an Honorable Mention for Commentary and NewsEditor Caitlin Smith won an Honorable Mention forInfographics.

WHS English/Journalism teacher Laura Milleradvises The Green & White staff.

Left to Right: Staff Writer Jeff Kassouf, Assistant Entertainment Editor SheldonStuckart, Sports Editor Christian Petrila, Opinion-Editorial page Editor LaurenRump, Photography Editor Alicia Pierse, Entertainment Editor/Online Editor KelseySalamone, Editor-in-chief Alex Hribko, News Editor Caitlin Smith, Senior StaffWriter Laurel Steinetz, Features Editor Ameena Igram, Staff Writer Caroline Gray,Assistant News Editor Grace Karabinus, Staff Writer Julia Dunbar.

Westlake’s Green & White Newspaper Earns 1st PlaceStudent Newspaper Award

Sunset Concert Series Kick-offSingers from twelve local communities who

make up the Rocky River Community Choruswill, along with the Rocky River CommunityBand, kick-off Rocky River’s annual SunsetConcert Series with “A Celebration of Song.”The concert will be held in the auditorium of theRocky River Senior Center, 21014 Hilliard Blvd.on Sun., June 5, at 7 p.m. The chorus, directedby Emily Ortolano, will include many songs bythe Sherman brothers who composed music forthe Disney movies and arranged by accompanist,Andrew Bacik. The concert will conclude withthe chorus and band doing a medley of patrioticnumbers. The concert is free and refreshmentswill be available after the performance.

Avon-on-the-Lake GardenClub Memorial Day Plant Sale

Avon-on-the-Lake GardenClub will hold its Memorial DayPlant Sale on Mon., May 30 at 8a.m. at Avon Lake United Churchof Christ, 32801 Electric Blvd.,Avon Lake. Selling hundreds ofvery reasonably priced perennials,houseplants, herbs and other plantsgently dug from the club gardensand potted for your gardens. Comeand shop, then stay for theMemorial Day parade at 10 a.m.For information call 440-937-6413.


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Westlake HealthcareCenter will host a Craft Fairon Sat., May 28, 11 a.m. –3 p.m. Elvis will beperforming for enter-tainment. (Justin Grillo).

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It was a great day for the Bay High track pro-gram at the Midview Dis-tricts last weekend. For the

Bay won both the boys and girls team titles.

Bridget Doughty broke her own records in the 100 (15.04) and 300 (44.00) hurdles and was part of the 400 relay team that took second place.

-light featured Rocket se-nior Michael Brajdic and Elyria Catholic senior Dan Kuhman in the 3200. They were even for seven laps when Brajdic pulled away

win in 9:34.61. Brajdic also won the 1600 and was part of the 3200 relay team with

and Sam Allen who won in 8:06.46.

Bay Captures District Titles

In the controversial 3200 meter run that made the differ-ence at this year’s West Shore Conference Champion-ships, Austin Faustina of Avon was DQ’d for stepping on 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 cham-pionship for Bay.

Bay High distance great Michael Brajdic capped his WSC career with a runaway victory in the 3200 meter competition.

Avon’s Macey Slunski battles Rocky River’s Madi Connelly down the stretch in the 4 x 400 meter relay at the West Shore Conference Championships.

event, while Rocky River won the team title in girls action.

A rare triple from Avon Lake junior Katy Link with wins in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meter runs at the SWC championships.400 meter relay at the West Shore Conference cham-

pionships.

Avon’s Macey Slunski anchored the winning 4 x 400 meter relay team for the Lady Eagles.

The North Ridgeville girls 4 x 400 meter

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Avon’s Conner Friss in the 4 x 400 meter relay

The Rocky River High girls track team celebrates their West Shore Conference championship.Bay High celebrates its West Shore Conference track title.

The Bay High girls track team celebrates its Midview District championship.

Nick Banks, Sam Allen and Michael Brajdic enjoy the top of the podium as the Rockets were crowned champs in the West Shore Conference.

Fairview High’s 4 x 400 meter relay team celebrates with the sign of the “F” for Fairview after their win at the WSC championships.


It was a memorable day for the Bay High boys track team as the Rockets claimed the West Shore Conference championship at Avon.

Powered by a num-

a cheer went up from the Rocket contingent when it was announced Bay had

the team title.

was the pivotal event. Mi-chael Brajdic won it for

race to open up a com-

Tyler Kvach was second

took third for Bay as Avon’s Austin Faustina was DQ’d for a lane line violation that brought both controversy and a swing in the team

Bay Wins WSC Track Title

Avon Lake Claims SWC Title

Avon Lake’s Kristen Winkel placed second for the Shoregals in both hurdle events at the SWC cham-pionships.

Westlake distance ace Jack St. Marie led the -

western Conference championships held at Westlake High. Jack placed third in both the

en route to a win at districts.

points that meant a team championship for Bay.

his third place showing was disallowed.

Banks and Bradjic

Baumgard and Cameron McCrae carried the sprints.

hurdles. Senior Sam Allen

Bay.Brajdic also anchored

Lady Rockets.

Avon Lake claimed the Southwestern Conference boys track title at Westlake High two weeks ago with

-

Avon Lake won three events while also claiming six second-place awards.

The Avon Lake girls

solid triple win from Katy Link as the junior captured

meter runs.

won the team title for the second straight season.


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