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Issue 16 is a 5.9-mill operating levy for the Westlake City Schools. This is the first operating levy in seven years and will be used to keep class sizes at reasonable levels, update educational materials and provide state-of-the-art technology to help students compete in a global economy.  A 15-minute informational video was posted on the school district’s website – www.wlake.org ... Read More »

It’s all in a word A Cedarwood Dr. woman reported the theft of her $250 bike by a neighbor on April 21. The theft from a common garage occurred on April 13, and she had seen the 18-year-old male suspect riding it afterwards. When questioned, the suspect admitted “borrowing” it without asking permission, which we call “stealing”. He also reported ... Read More »

More than 70 dedicated civic volunteers were honored by the City of Westlake last week at City Hall.   The 2012 Volunteer Recognition Program was hosted by Mayor Dennis Clough and Joyce Able Schroth, Director of Community Services.   Each awardee was personally thanked by Mayor Clough and given a Certificate of Appreciation.   “This is really a testament to ... Read More »

New sessions starting May 6 and June 3   Thanks to a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is working on a national problem:  getting high school college students ready for college-level math. Tri-C recently became the first community college in the nation to launch a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) — free online classes ... Read More »

Thirty Westlake High School students were inducted April 18 into La Societe Honoraire de Francais, the chartered local chapter of the French honor society. The society strives to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, to reward scholastic achievement, to create enthusiasm for and understanding of francophone culture and civilization, to promote and perpetuate ... Read More »

Cuyahoga Community College’s Westshore Campus is hiring to fill daytime and evening teaching and tutoring positions for the Summer Session and/or Fall Semester 2013. There will be two information sessions on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – the first from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and the second from 5-7 p.m.   During the information sessions, interested parties will talk with faculty, tour ... Read More »

Here  is Westlake Porter Public Library’s May, 2013 Calendar of Events.   Wednesday, May 1 (1-2:30 p.m.) Cuyahoga West Genealogical Society—Stuck on your genealogical research? Not sure how to get started? Stop by for a free Help Session!   Wednesday, May 1 (7-8:45 p.m.) Energy Therapy and Chakra Cleansing— Reiki Master Linda Street, returns to speak about Energy Therapy in more ... Read More »

(Westlake) The Investors Interest Group will return to Westlake Porter Public Library on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. The IIG took a four-month break while the library searched for and hired a new Business Specialist to replace Cynthia Hall, who retired on December 31,  2012. Business Specialist Sue Provenzale, who started in February, will now manage the group. The May 2 meeting will ... Read More »

Close to 400 generous guests helped raise $210,000 for Youth Challenge at their “Gallery Gala” Annual Benefit & Auction on Saturday, April 13 at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center. The Westlake nonprofit brings together children with physical disabilities and teen volunteers for adapted sports and recreational activities. Guests enjoyed a fun evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, silent and live auctions, ... Read More »

Westlake High School French students participated in the 78th annual Grand Concours and came away with several Top 10 national finishes.  The Grand Concours is a national competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students were evaluated for their written, oral and listening comprehension skills. More than 100,000 students in all 50 states competed n the 2010 ... Read More »