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Published December 12, 2007
News
Winter fun
Matt Evans of Bay Village gets a flying start down Cahoon Hill during some sledding last week. (West Life photos by Larry Bennet)
Levy renewal goes to ballot
FAIRVIEW PARK — Voters will be asked to renew an existing emergency levy that funds school district operations at the March 4 election. School board members emphasized that the levy is not a tax increase and is thus consistent with the pledge they made to voters not to ask for new taxes for five years.
Police, mall security train for emergencies
NORTH OLMSTED — In light of the fatal shooting at an Omaha mall last week, police and Westfield Great Northern Mall security officials described the training they periodically participate in order to respond to such crises.
O’Grady thinks Congress needs educating on school needs
photoNORTH OLMSTED — After announcing his candidacy for Congress, the mayor said one of his major goals is to get assistance for districts like the North Olmsted Schools, where he taught at the middle school before becoming a mayor in 2005.
Westlake couple takes pride in alpaca farm
photoWESTLAKE — Ohio leads the country in ownership of alpacas, llama-like animals native to South America. About 900 farms in the state are home to 18,000 alpacas. One owned by Westlake couple Paul and Ann Misterka, a 1 ˝ -year-old alpaca named Rumm Runner, won top honors at a recent statewide show.
Norfolk Southern official to speak on commuter rail
ROCKY RIVER — Jim Klaiber, the company's manager of corporate affairs, will discuss the railroad's policy toward the development of passenger rail service on its rail lines at the next West Shore Corridor Stakeholders meeting Dec. 19 at the Rocky River Public Library. Backers of a commuter rail line seek to use Norfolk Southern's tracks for a possible commuter rail service.
Podcasts

Mayors reports from recent City Council meetings:
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Sports
Pirates stay undefeated
The Rocky River girls basketball team, with a solid team effort, topped Avon with a convincing 44-28 win Saturday and upped its record to 5-0, 2-0, in the WSC.
Insights

The Pub has the look of an authentic English tavern
photoThe Pub brings authentic English cuisine and spirits to Beachcliff. The tavern serves classic English pub fare, and twists on American favorites. The bestseller on the dessert list is the Jamaican cheesecake in an Oreo crust with fresh bananas, banana caramel sauce and toasted macadamia nuts.

 
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