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Page 4November 10 - 16, 2016SWC: The Toughest Football Conference in the StateCongratulations to the football teams of theSouthwestern Conference. 5 of the league’s 10 teamsmade the OHSAA Div. II playoffs this fall. And three arestill alive as regional semifinals action gets underwaythis Friday night.In those games, Avon Lake (8-3) will face White-house Anthony Wayne (8-3) at Sandusky Strobel Fieldat Cedar Point Stadium. Westlake (8-3) will take onleague foe Olmsted Falls (8-3) at Strongsville’s Pat Catan Stadium.The new Southwestern Conference, which realigned before last season, now consists of Avon, AvonLake, Berea-Midpark, Lakewood, Midview, North Olmsted, Lakewood and North Ridgeville. It is a sports fan’sdream. It combines the best of the area’s Div. II schoolsto create a highly competitive league that brings quality football to public school programs with teams thatpush each other. What a year!Avon Lake: Hold Your Head HighWhen Avon Lake lost to Avon thesecond week of the season, Shoremanhead coach Dave Dlugosz approachedone his players who sat disappointed onthe turf after the 31-7 defeat. “Get up,son,” said Dlugosz. “Hold your head highand run off the field.”You can bet that kid ran off the fieldtriumphantly after the 8th seeded Shoreman shocked Avon - the top ranked Div.A great win for the Shoremen now 8-3.II team in the state - 27-26 in lastFriday’s opening round playoffgame at Firment Stadium.It was a decision greeted by apriceless Dlugosz statement in thepost-game team huddle. “Someone will be packing up their gearon Monday, and it ain’t us!”Dlugosz, who guided AvonLake to a state title in 2003 andstate finals appearance in 2004,refused to let histeam quit all season. The Shoremen have returnedto glory after thecoach’s three-yearsabbaticalearlythis decade to rebuild the proudQuarterback Mark Pappas finds a receiver.program. The recipe starts with attitude: “Hold your head high and run off thefield.” Think like a winner. Be a winner. Avon Lake faces 4thseed Anthony Wayne (8-3), a 21-7 winner over Glenville lastweek, in the regional semifinals at Strongsville Friday at 7:30.Shoremen defenders lay down the law.Finding running room against the Eagles.Falls ShocksMidviewOlmsted Falls recorded a win for the ages witha 31-28 decision over Midview in the opening roundof the Div. II playoff last Friday. Falls, in shockingNumber 2 seed Midview, sent senior star quarterbackDustin Crum and coach DJ Shaw to the sidelines thisseason with - surprise! - neither an SWC title or deepplayoff run to show for it. Another testament to thecompetitiveness of area football programs.Josh Jaeckin in actionfor the Bulldogs.Westlake FootballSpencer Linvillehammers the line.When Westlake head football coach Jason Hall took over the program two years ago, his mission statementwas concise: “I don’t set goals the way others do. My goal for all of my teams is to be in a position to win in thefourth quarter of every game,” he said.The message has taken hold. Westlake staged a victory for the ages witha 48-41 decision over fourth-seededAnthony Wayne at Springfield Friday night. The win featured a stunning comeback by the Demons as theyerased a 41-14 deficit to tie the game inthe fourth quarter and send things intoOT.Westlake football is back underCoach Hall. The team has a great newweight room, an upgraded UH St. JohnTariq Beach follows blockers.Medical Center Field and a winning attitude. Westlake is once again building a program. Believe it!Westlake and Olmsted Falls will meet Friday in the regional semifinals at Strongsville High in a 7:30 game. Bothteams are 8-3.Westlake’s Q’darr Robinson.Quarterback Trey Bialowas.

Page 5November 10 - 16, 2016Avon Football: A Great Run to 10-0Mitch Cooper grabs a TD pass against Falls.The Avon High football team up rung up oneof the great Southwestern Conference seasons in2016, going undefeated in the regular season andcapping off an undisputed SWC title with a 42-19victory over Olmsted Falls two weeks ago. It wasa perfect night for the Eagles. They finished theregular season at 10-0, notched Coach Mike Elder’s 100th career win and wrapped up the leaguetitle - all on Senior Night.When the game was over, Elder knelt withhis team in thanks, then said to his squad, “Youhave just won the league championship in arguably the toughest conference in the state!”Little did he know that, a week later, conference parity would come back to haunt the Eagles.Their second season - a run in the playoffs towards the goal of a state finals appearance - wasAvon Seniors celebrate their 10-0 regular season.cut down by SWC rival Avon Lake. The 8th seeded Shoremen, who hadlost to top-ranked Avon the second week of the season, 31-7, lodged awin for the ages and beat Avon, 27-26.Yes, it is a disappointment for Avon. But a built in hazard of theOHSAA playoff system is that many good teams see their seasons endon notes of remorse. After all, at the end of the championship run onlyone team gets the trophy.And that is why the Eagles should savor their 10-0 regular seasonand undisputed Southwestern Conference championship with pride.They are accomplishments the Eagle players and coaches now have forlife, and they can never be taken back.Ryan Maloy finds an opening.Visit www.TheVillagerNewspaper.comfor more photos.Mason McLemore leading rusher.Cooper Disposal Is Your FirstChoice For On-Site TrashContainers.Big or small containers delivered to your home orbusiness. At Cooper Disposal we pride ourselves inexceptional service which includes same-day serviceto ALL of our customers. We are a locally based, family-owned business and we believe that customerservice is the key to our success!Containers for: Garage or Attic Clean Out Remodeling Debris Deck Removal Patio Demolition Home Content Disposal And More!Call Cooper Disposal Today and Talkwith Our Experts and Order Your ContainerDial 440-250-9800 or log on towww.cooperdisposal.com for more info10%OFFAny ServiceWith this coupon. Expires 11/30/16.

Page 6November 10 - 16, 2016Westlake Tri-C Culinary Student isPierre’s Ice Cream Challenge Finalistcontinued from page 1The competition finals tookplace on Oct. 19. A panel ofjudges considered presentation,creativity, difficulty, how thedessert showcased Pierre’s products and — of course — taste todetermine the winner.Betancourt, a retired educator, began taking culinaryclasses at Tri-C in 2015. Hesaid he took a deeper interest incooking following a few healthproblems so he could learn different ways to prepare nutritious and flavorful meals.He expects to graduate sometimenext year and would like to work in akitchen at a nursing home or food bank.Betancourt said the Pierre’s IceCream Challenge let him combine twoloves — ice cream and a taste of the tropics. Nearly 50 Tri-C culinary students submitted recipes for the competition, withthe field narrowed to five for the finals.Aside from Betancourt, the other finalists were: Mark McQueen of Cleveland, who tookfirst place with a colorful creation that utilizedPierre’s Raspberry Sherbet and Lemon Sorbet Humberto Sanchez of Cleveland Heights,who finished second with a rendition of the Italiancannoli that used Pierre’s Signature Cherries &Chocolate Chunks Ultimate Ice Cream Beverly Russell of Cleveland, who created a pie-themed treat based around Pierre’sSignature Mocha Mud Pie Ultimate Ice Cream Patrick Lyles of Cleveland, who mixedup a three-layer milkshake made with Pierre’sSignature Cookie Butter Fudge Ultimate IceCream, Premium Classic Vanilla Ice Creamand Homestyle Chocolate Chip Cookie DoughThe recipes from each of the finalistswill be posted at www.pierres.com/blog.Pierre’s President and CEO Shelley Roth, who served as one of the eventjudges, said she is always impressed seeing the creative ways Tri-C culinary students use her company’s products in thecompetition.Tri-C is inWestlake!Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) offers an affordable choicefor higher education. In fact, you can save thousands by earningan associate degree at Tri-C before transferring to a four-yearuniversity to complete your bachelor’s.Classes begin Jan. 17, 30 and March 20tri-c.edu/westshore216-987-3885Westshore Campus - 31001 Clemens Road Westlake, OH 44145Tri-C Westshore @ Corporate College West - 25425 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 4414516-127420th Annual ChristmasBy-The-Lake Craft ShowThe Avon Lake High SchoolPTA is hosting the 20th AnnualChristmas By-The-Lake CraftShow, Sat., Dec. 3 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the Avon Lake HighSchool Auxiliary Gym, 175Avon Belden Road. Find theperfect gift for everyone on yourholiday shopping list! Hundredsof handcrafted items will beavailable from over 90 vendors.Items include jewelry, handknitted items, wooden cuttingboards, award winning butters,doll clothes, natural body lotions and skin care products,Christmas greenery, and muchmore. Admission is 3; children10 and under are admitted free.There will be a raffle with prizesdonated by the craft show vendors. A concession stand serving light refreshments will beopen. Proceeds benefit AvonLake High School PTA and itsScholarship Fund.Cyber Awareness ParentInformational NightA Cyber Awareness informational evening forparents was rescheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 7 p.m. at Westerly Elementary Library Media Center, 30301 Wolf Road, Bay Village.Please come for an evening presentation oftypes of social media being used by children fromkindergarten through grade 12 for parents cohosted by Bay Village Schools and Kevin Krolkosky from the Bay Village Police Department. Topics will also include setting parental controls and boundaries, and the impactand consequences internet use is having on today’s youth. The program is free and opento all parents of K-12 students.Parents attending will learn: How to respond as a Parent and control/provide boundaries for internet usage Current trend on the types of Social media being used About the impact and consequences it is having on youthWhen it comes to discussing social media, it’s important that adults and kids speakthe same language. What grown-ups think of “cyberbullying” might be explained awayby kids as “digital drama.” But it’s not trivial. Digital drama brews in the offline world andsimmers online when kids feel emboldened to say or do things that they wouldn’t faceto-face. Checking in with kids and observing them as they interact with technology canensure your conversations are productive and helpful.Bay Village Historical SocietyPotluck and ProgramThe Bay Village Historical will have their Potluck Dinner on Thurs., Nov. 17. at the Bay VillageCommunity House, 303 Cahoon Rd.The event starts at 6 p.m. with the Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m. The program will be at 7 p.m. Ifyour last name begins with: A-L bring an appetizeror dessert for ten; M-Z bring a side dish for ten.Please bring your own place setting. The Main Course will be Kielbasa and Sauerkraut.The program’s Guest Speaker will be David Bernatowicz, Associate Professor of History, Cuyahoga Community College. He will speak about “Ethnic History of Cleveland”.A narrative history of the many ethnic groups that migrated to the Cleveland area fromthe early 19th to the 20th centuries. Included will be a discussion of the migration of themany ethnic groups to Cleveland, the places where they worked, the neighborhoods theydeveloped and the effect they had on the history of the City of Cleveland.Please RSVP to Steve Ruscher at steveruscher884@gmail.com or 216-346-5645.

Page 7November 10 - 16, 2016Normandy Costume PartyCelebrates the SeasonOne of the best Halloween partiesaround was enjoyed by residents of TheNormandy Apartments in Rocky Riverlast week as residents joined with staffin dressing in their costume finest.Laughs, food and good timesmade it a fun night as all gathered inthe main dining room for the annualcelebration. A scrumptious buffet dinner was served and lots of creative costumes were observed on all fronts. TheNormandy Senior Living always hasgreat events for its residents, living upto its motto, “Life Happens Here,” timeand again.Simplify Senior Living at The NormandyLive effortlessly and gain thesupport you need at every stage.The Normandy is a familyowned and operated businessthat shares your values andgives you choice and independence - a continuum of careyou can count on.NthenormandyWe empower you to makeSENIOR LIVINGthe most of every day at TheNormandy Apartments witha rich menu of amenities, personal care plansand a la carte services. Choose among a rangeof spacious, modern floor plans. On the samecampus, The Normandy Care Center offersskilled nursing, a fully equipped rehabilitationfacility and dedicated memory care ormandy.com22709 Lake RoadRocky River, OH 4411622701 Lake RoadRocky River, OH 44116

Page 8November 10 - 16, 2016Check Your Smoke Alarms!Bay Village Fire Chief ChristopherLyons reminds residents to change thebatteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with each season’s time change. Follow these tips eachyear when clocks are set back from Daylight Savings Time:Make Sure You Have WorkingSmoke Alarms and an Escape PlanFor the protection of your family,install a smoke detector on every levelof your home and inside and outside ofeach sleeping area. Also, develop an escape plan from each bedroom (with twoways out) and make sure every familymember knows what to do and whereto meet outside if the fire alarm sounds.Take time to practice both a primary and“secondary escape plan, so that if a realemergency occurred, you and your family members know what to do.Additional smoke alarm tips andrecommendations: Test smoke alarms at least once eachmonth to ensure that they are working properly. Vacuum the dust from inside the detectorat least once every year. Never “borrow” a smoke detector’s battery for another use. Change batteries twice a year, or if a detector “chirps” to signal low battery power. If you have a smoke alarm that is olderthan ten years, consider replacing the entireunit this weekend. When installing new smoke detectors,make sure they are the “photoelectric” type.Sequencing Through DoughnutsHilliard Elementary School’sfourth-grade students learned aboutsequencing and chronological order bymaking doughnuts in the classroom.Students read “Homer Price” byRobert McCloskey, which included astory entitled “The Doughnuts” abouta doughnut machine on the rampage.The book focused on the story elements, character traits and sequencingof events in the story. Students learnedhow the characters solved problems.To reinforce the sequencing aspect, the fourth-grade team decidedto make doughnuts together and havestudents write a recipe card with thesequential order. Along with the steps ofmaking this delicious treat, students alsohad to follow an order for centers. Theycreated an advertisementto persuade someone to eattheir doughnuts, just likethe characters in the story.Students used GoogleChromebooks to listen tothis fictional story on thehistory of the doughnut.The group then discussedthe chronological order ofevents in history to againapply the text structureskills.Once all of the stations were completed, students were able to discuss what they learned,apply these skills to a real-life activity and enjoy their doughnuts.Fourth-grade teachers Jen Bernath and Sarah Moennich, intervention specialists Christina Meecha and Kate Applegate, special educationassistant Gay Manella, and International Baccalaureate Coordinator DebWadden led students through the project.Wine Tasting - November 14Last Chance for Reservations5 Special Wines & 5 EntréesNino’s has a Banquet Room open for all your needs”32652 Center ridge rd., north ridgeville 440.353.9580In Millscreek Commons 1/4 Mile West of Barton Rd., 5 Min. from Crocker ParkLUNCH: W, Th, Fri 11-3DINNER: M-Th 4-8:30 / Fr & Sat 4-9:30 / Sun 4-7:30www.ninosnorthridgeville.ComNormandy PTA’sGreat Closet Clean-OutNormandy PTA will host the Great Closet Clean-OutNov. 11-13 at Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Rd.Donate clothing, any cloth items, shoes, and bags andhelp support Easter Seals and Normandy PTA. Items can bein ANY condition. All donations will be resold, reused orrecycled.Drive up and drop off: Fri., Nov. 11 - 2 - 6 p.m.; Sat. Nov.12 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 13 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Tax receipts and Raffle tickets are available at the trucksduring Drive Up & Drop Off hoursYour donation supports Easter Seals programs, providing vital services for children and adults with disabilities inNortheastern Ohio. It also helps raise funds for NormandyPTA, funding many great programs like school assemblies,One School One Book, new technology and more!

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Page 10November 10 - 16, 2016Educational Service CenterBoard Member RecognitionDeborah Melda, representing the Northeast Region ofthe Ohio School Boards Association, presented EducationalService Center of Lorain County board members, Judy Maldonado and Roger Sero, a certificate recognizing their 10years of service on the board at the October 18 board meeting of the Educational Service Center of Lorain County.Bay Village Big BandBash and DinnerKiwanis Christmas TreeSales in Cahoon ParkThe Bay Village Community Band will holdtheir first annual Big Band Bash on Nov. 19, 5:30 - 8p.m. at the Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Rd.This exciting evening will feature the VillageJazz Orchestra. This is the Bay Village CommunityBand’s newest ensemble. It will be filled with thesounds of Big Band, Swing and Jazz.Cost is 20 each ticket. Dinner and other entertainment included in ticket price. Purchase ticketsonline at http://bvcb.org/bigbandbash/. Cash, credit,debit and check accepted. All proceeds go to the BayVillage Community Band.The Kiwanis Christmas Trees will go on sale in Cahoon Park in Bay Village near the gazebo (Cahoon Roadand Lake Road). Sales will begin weekends Fri., Nov. 25 until Sat., Dec., 17 or until trees run out before Dec. 17.The lot will be open Fridays - 4 - 7 p.m.; Saturdays - 9am - 7 p.m. and Sunday - 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.Prices: 6-7 ft. Colorado Spruce - 40; 6-7 ft. Douglasfirs - 40; 6-7 ft. Fraser Firs - 60; 7-8 ft. Fraser Firs - 70;and 9-10 ft Fraser Firs - 140. Delivery charge outside ofBay is 10. Inside of Bay Village is for donation.St. Thomas Lutheran Church7th Annual Cookie WalkJudy Maldonado, Educational Service Center of Lorain County boardmember; Deborah Melda, Northeast Region of the Ohio School BoardsAssociation representative; Roger Sero, Educational Service Centerof Lorain County board member; and Greg Ring, Educational ServiceCenter of Lorain County superintendent.Angels Avenueontherd3 Annual Fall Vendor/Craft BoutiqueSaturday, November 12, 201611 a.m. – 4 p.m.Rocky River Civic Center21016 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116Come Support Angels on the Avenue with raising money forthe residents of St. Augustine Health Campus. Over 35vendors and crafters, Chinese raffle, food and baked goods.Face painting at the Kiddie Corner.Bring the kids to enjoy the activities!Amy Ross, Avon Products, Incwww.youravon.com/amyrossBoy Scout Troop 235Spaghetti DinnerSt. Thomas Lutheran Church will hold its 7th Annual HolidayCookie Walk this year on Sat., Dec. 10, 21211 Detroit Road, RockyRiver, (440) 331-2680. Nut horns, pecan/apricot tassies, gingerbread, Mexican wedding cakes, and all the fabulous Christmasfavorites will go on sale at 10 a.m. and sell until they’re all gone. Beearly to get a good selection because they disappear fast. Price is 10 and containers are provided.Boy Scout Troop 235 will hold a delicious Spaghetti Dinner on Sat., Nov. 19, 4 - 6:30 p.m. at BayPresbyterian Church, 25415 Lake Rd. in Bay Village.Cost for adults is 10, Seniors & Children (6-12) 8.Children 5 and under are Free. Tickets will beavailable at the door.Gutter and Downspout Cleaning Time is Here!From Gutter cleaning to Siding cleaning to surfacecleaning, Budget Window Cleaning is your choice for gutter cleaning this season.“We take all leaves and debris from your gutters andbag them for recycling and ream all downspouts at the elbows, making sure the system is o

Westlake Tri-C Culinary Student is Pierre's Ice Cream Challenge Finalist Nina Kimpton, with daughters Becky & Mandy and Granddaughter Charlotte. continued on page 6 The Volunteer Leaf Rake-Up for the Avon Senior Citizen commu-nity Sunday was a hit. "Thank you to all who volunteered their time to make a differ-Avon Volunteer Rake-Up is a Success