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Local author is excited about a frog named Cricket: Briefly Brook Park

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Mary Lu Stary's book is now available.
'Sam' Boyer, Sun News By 'Sam' Boyer, Sun News Sun News
on May 16, 2014 at 10:41 AM, updated May 16, 2014 at 10:49 AM
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BROOK PARK, Ohio — In her new children's book, "Cricket, the Unhappy Frog," Brook Park author Mary Lu Stary tells a story that showcases the importance of family to one's personal happiness.

The story introduces readers to a little female frog named Cricket. When her father and sisters suddenly disappear from the pond, Cricket knows it's up to her to find them. Readers will follow her as she hops along highways and through forests to find the family she didn't realize was so important to her happiness.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com. Stary is the mother of six and a grandmother of 10. She lives in Brook Park with two of her children. She has dreamed of becoming a published author since her days as co-editor of the high school newspaper.

Stop and shop at the Methodist Church: Brook Park United Methodist Church, 6220 Smith Road, will hold a craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 31 with free admission. There will be all sorts of crafters and direct sale vendors as well as a bake sale and concessions where people can get lunch. Weather permitting they will have people both inside and out!

More great events coming: This summer there is an exciting project in the works! The United Methodist Church, The Community Church of the Brethren, Redeemer Lutheran and Mary Queen of the Apostles are working together to host a one-day Faith Fair! This is old fashioned county-fair-meets-block-party-meets-vacation-bible-school. We will have classes for youth and adults focusing on planting peace and being a good neighbor with lessons, crafts and games. There will be events like a pie eating contest, watermelon seed spitting contest, three-legged races, water balloon tossing and more! We'll close the evening with 'smores around a fire pit with a sing along. Keep watching for details.

Lunch and Learn has a special program: North Park Retirement Community's Lunch and Learn this month will honor local veteran, Vito Colonna at 11 a.m. May 29 at North Park, 14801 Holland Road. Vito Colonna served in the United States Navy from 1941-1947. He is a survivor of the attack that took place on Dec. 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor where 2,500 servicemen lost their lives.

Vito will recount his experiences and share historical information in his involvement with the war. RSVP by May 27 by calling 216-267-0555. A complimentary lunch is provided by North Park Retirement with dessert provided by Kaz Company.

Chamber election time is here: The Brook Park Chamber of Commerce members are electing four trustees this time around. The following names were submitted by the Nominating Committee plus, write-ins are always accepted. The nominees are Tony Bartinelli of Lake Erie Graphics; Tim Meehan of Meehan's Lawn Service; Jordan Flick of DBS Communications and Karen Rayk from Polaris Career Center. Voting deadline is May 30, so if you're a member in good standing, you should have received your ballot. If you have any questions, please call Sharon Zimmer, Executive Director at 216-898-9755.

Follow that up with golf: The annual Joint Chamber Golf Outing at will be June 26 this year with our Chamber plus those of Brooklyn and Middleburg Heights. Sponsors always make this an excellent event, so if you'd like to join in the fun at Cherokee Hills, call Sharon Zimmer, 216-898-9755.

Join the parade: Brook Park Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. May 26 from Brookgate Shopping Center, the corner of Snow and Smith roads and finish at Kennedy Park on Sylvia Drive for official ceremonies. Brook Park always has a stellar turnout showing pride in our men and women in our armed forces.

Sing along with Carl and Joe: That's Carl and Joe Burgio, our guitar duo that's become so popular at many places around town. Their regular summer gig at Panini's, 14952 Pearl Road, Strongsville starts June 11, and every other Wednesday thereafter through September. Stop in, from 7:30 p.m. on and enjoy the food and the music.

I hope you weren't flooded: Well, two months into my new digs and we encountered eight inches of rain the basement, like many others. As I write this, we've had to have the water heater replaced and we're still waiting to see if the washer and dryer will make it. But considering what other people had to deal with, we count ourselves among the lucky ones. Hope you made it through the deluge without incident!

Contact Boyer at samboyersunnews@yahoo.com.

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