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Published May 17, 2006
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Trying out the flute
Melanie Beck, right, a flute teacher and employee at Skyline Music, helps Dominic Cristiano, a student at Holly Lane Elementary School, try out the flute Saturday at Westlake High School. The “Instrument Petting Zoo,” held in conjunction with the annual Music A La Mode Festival, allowed students to experiment with various instruments before devoting years of study to them. Nearly 100 students participated in the event, according to Barbara Kristof, president of the Westlake Music Boosters. (Photo by Larry Bennet)
Big ticket repairs slated for I-480 walls
NORTH OLMSTED — Mayor Thomas O’Grady announced the city has reached an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation to provide repair work on the noise barrier walls along I-480 later this year.

$7.5 million police station scheduled to open next week
photoBAY VILLAGE — Despite $1.5 million in additional costs and a lawsuit against the architects, the new city police station will become operational May 22, Police Chief David Wright said.

photoGina’s Place owner chosen
as top businessperson
FAIRVIEW PARK — 41 years ago, Gina Seders got a job as a waitress. Today, she's still at the same restaurant, but as the owner.
Sports
Demons win first outright SWC title in 20 years
For 12 consecutive seasons, the Westlake boys baseball teams achieved winning seasons. That streak ended with last season's 9-17 record. Head coach Jeff Short looked in the mirror and decided that changes had to be made.
happenings

Show choir steps out for golden anniversary extravaganza
photoThose looking for a little Broadway in their backyard can take a bite out of the Big Apple Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Rocky River Senior Center. The voices of Steppin’Out are taking to the stage for Solid Gold, the group’s 50th-anniversary performance.
 

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