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Published August 1, 2007
News
'Don't do that'
Corey Konczal, in his fourth year as a lifeguard with the Cleveland Metroparks, issues instructions to swimmers Sunday at Huntington Beach in Bay Village. (West Life photo by Larry Bennet)
River seeks injunction against dog park
ROCKY RIVER — After years of resident complaints about noise, Rocky River has gone to court in an effort to get Lakewood to close its dog park.
City ponders pool improvements
WESTLAKE — Users of Peterson Pool are being surveyed about their satisfaction with the Clague Park facility. The city has hired an architect to study the possibility of making improvements to the pool.
‘Suspicious’ fire destroys playground
photoNORTH OLMSTED — Officials are investigating a July 23 fire that destroyed outdoor playground equipment at Forest Primary School. Although the school district will file an insurance claim on the damage, pupils will be without playground equipment when school begins in a few weeks.
NASA offers tour of aircraft noise reduction facility Saturday
photoWESTSHORE — The public may tour a NASA facility this Saturday where the aerospace industry’s most advanced aircraft noise-reduction technologies are developed and tested.
Westlake Police to hold Open House Aug. 7
WESTLAKE — The Westlake Police Department will host an open house Aug 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. Station tours, child fingerprinting and an opportunity to view police vehicles up close will be offered.
Sports
Great weekend awaits Northeast Ohio sports fans
Sports collectors show, Bridgestone Open
and Football Hall of Fame inductions scheduled this week
photoLegendary athletes such as Don Larsen and Gordie Howe are scheduled to be on hand for autograph signing sessions at the National Sports Collectors Convention, which also features just about every type of sports memorabilia for sale. The show takes place at the I-X Center through Sunday.
Insights

photoEvolving Westlake garden evokes passion
Alison and Jeff Pappas were definitely were born to garden, says West Life columnist Thea Steinmetz. The Westlake couple won first place in the vegetable gardening category of the Westlake In Bloom contest a few years ago, but now focus on annuals.

Try south of the border dining at El Rodeo
photoDiners hungry for a change of pace from traditional meat and potatoes fare should check out El Rodeo Mexican restaurants, says West Life restaurant critic Cynthia Schuster-Eakin. The restaurants, with locations in Westlake and North Olmsted, will transport you south of the border without having to venture far from your own backyard.

   
 

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