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Published May 3, 2006
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Health & Human Services Secretary to appear
at Westlake's Church On the Rise Saturday
photoWESTLAKE — Mike Leavitt, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, will appear at Westlake's Church on the Rise, 3550 Crocker Road, Saturday at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Medicare's new prescription drug coverage program. Eligible individuals have to sign up by May 15, 2006 or they may have to pay a penalty. The next opportunity to enroll is from Nov. 15, 2006 to Dec. 31, 2006. A travelling Medicare bus which educates participants about the new program will also be at the church. The entire program lasts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Westlake hosts Shred-It Day May 6
WESTLAKE — Westlake residents are invited to shred their personal documents on May 6, 2006, at the Westlake Center for Community Services (formerly the Senior Center) located at 29694 Center Ridge Road at the corner of Center Ridge and Crocker Roads. A shredding truck from Shred-it Mobile Shredding and Recycling (www.shredit.com) will be available for free, quick and easy destruction and disposal of documents from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

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photoKnoble indicted, plans to resign
ROCY RIVER — Mayor William Knoble was indicted Thursday on two misdemeanor counts of improper use of a public office. The mayor's brother and son had been hired to work at the Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant.

City Council adds lawyer to ranks
ROCKY RIVER — City Council announced that attorney Thomas Hunt, 36, will fill the vacancy to be created when Ward 1 Councilman Robert Frost’s leaves May 31.

Fairview resident makes ‘Deal’
photoFAIRVIEW PARK — Allyson Thadeus-Zappe's recent appearance on the NBC game show "Deal or No Deal" was the latest milestone in what has been an extraordinary year for the 26-year-old. In January, the cystic fibrosis patient successfully underwent a double lung transplant.

Fun run draws 400
The second annual St. Angela Merici Fun Run was held Saturday in 50- degree sunny weather. Over 400 participants ran or walked in the 5K or one-mile race to raise money for the Shapedown program of Fairview Hospital, which fights childhood obesity. Overall winner in the men’s division was Keith Burns of Minerva, Ohio, with a time of 15:56. Jordan Sowecke of North Olmsted won the women’s division with a time of 19:25. (Photo by Larry Bennet)

Sports
Eagles allow coach to retire in style
Harvey Schrager has been the coach of the North Olmsted tennis team for a quarter century. What better way to go out than as a SWC champion?
happenings

Bar favorite Pat Shepard turns fans into friends
The musician has a large following of friends that attend his shows. His goal is to make audience members feel as if they are also part of that inner circle. Shepard, who will be playing at Brendan O'Neil's in Westlake Friday night, often plays three or four hours straight without a break.

 

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