May 30, 2007: News Sports Insights
 













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Published May 30, 2007
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Matt Wirfel plays taps at the conclusion of a Memorial Day ceremony Monday at Lakewood Park Cemetery in Rocky River. The ceremony was co-sponsored by the cities of Rocky River and Lakewood. (West Life photo by Larry Bennet)
Sacrifices remembered
Westshore remembers nation's war dead
WESTSHORE — Local politicians, Boy Scout troops, high school bands and regular citizens who had a day off participated in public ceremonies across the Westshore and recalled that the freedom Americans enjoy is not free.

Lasko criticizes city for parade alcohol decision
NORTH OLMSTED — The school board vice president and Municipal Planning and Design Commission chairman is critizing the decision by city officials to allow alcohol to be served in North Olmsted City Park this Labor Day.

High school freshman saves teacher’s life
ROCKY RIVER — Student wins Pirate Pride award for performing Heimlich maneuver on math teacher choking on a soft pretzel.

Sports
photoWestlake dubs Patton as new hoops coach
It took awhile, but the hiring of Bob Patton as Westlake’s new head basketball coach shows the district is determined to not only keep academics a priority, but also produce a winner on the basketball court.
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'Homes and Gardens of the West Shore' not to be missed
Gardening columnist Thea Steinmetz visits a Rocky River house that will be included on an upcoming tour of spectacular area homes. The tour, sponsored by the Western Reserve Historical Society, takes place June 24.

 
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