Flu season has arrived dramatically this season and, with it, a threat to the lives of the elderly. If you suspect your elder loved one (parent, grandparent, neighbor, etc.) is struggling with heavy upper respiratory distress, I urge you to take proactive steps and get to the Emergency Room. I think it saved the life of a family member because ... Read More »
Capt. Turner’s Last Call Westlake Police Capt. Guy Turner called it a career after 33-plus years as the department’s Public Information Officer last Friday. Just hours before his retirement ceremony, Turner issued his final press releases, including two that captured some drama fit for a TV show. Little did the folks who were part of of the overflow crowd at ... Read More »
The Cleveland Browns may have had reverse perfect-season parade last week, but one winner associated with a Browns honor is Bay High head football coach Ron Rutt. Rutt was named the Browns High School Coach of the Year in December during the Browns final home game against Green Bay. Then, before Christmas break, the Browns surprised Coach Rutt at Bay ... Read More »
Family-Owned Facilities in Westlake and Geneva Again Earn National Recognition for Quality Care….. Rae-Ann Suburban, Rae-Ann Westlake, and Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facilities all have been named to the prestigious 2017-18 list of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” list by U.S. News & World Report. This is the seventh time Rae-Ann Suburban has received this honor. It is the ... Read More »
Officials representing the City of Westlake started the New Year off with Oaths of Office being administered the evening of Jan. 2 New to administration is Law Director Michael P. Maloney, who won the November election for the post that opened with the planned retirement of long-standing Law Director John Wheeler. Others who won in November and took their oaths ... Read More »
The Normandy Senior Living of Rocky River enjoyed the holidays in first-class style! Excitement built for the annual Christmas Dinner as the grandly-remodeled Avalon Dining Room was opened for the first time the evening of Dec. 21. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, and live music before sitting down to a gourmet meal. “Appetizers, cocktails, entertainment… what a festive ... Read More »
A Christmas tradition in the Westlake High wrestling room is Alumni Day! In attendance at this year’s Alumni Day just before Christmas were Coach Bill Bowles, former wrestlers Vinny Marinucci, Andrew Spreng, Milo Sanda, Mo Salem and Tommy Bowles along with retired coach Mike Antonyzyn and Mike DeAnna! A lot of SWC titles in the room that day! A great ... Read More »
Christmas celebrations were in full Swing at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village throughout December! Among the highlights were a performance by 40 Bay Village Girl Scouts who arrived to sing carols, make ornaments and share cookies with residents. A wonderful time was had by all! For New Year’s, the lunch bunch from Assisted Living decided to ring in the New Year ... Read More »
The 10th ANNUAL Bay Village SOUP COOK-OFF will take place at Bay Village’s Dwyer Memorial Senior Center on Friday, January 26th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ten local chefs will be competing for your vote at our 10th Annual Soup Cook-off. A $7 donation includes soup, rolls and beverages and a chance at a drawing for door prizes. This popular ... Read More »
Many thanks to all those who supported this year’s Bay Village Senior Center Holiday Caring & Sharing program. There are 3 parts to this program, all coordinated by the Community Services department: Donations to the Emergency Fund: This year they raised $4,100, which will help residents in financial crisis over the next year. Adopt-A-Family: This year 7 Bay Village families ... Read More »
The Villager Newspaper Online Your Community News – Cleveland's Westshore
