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Volume 13, Issue 20, October 18, 2017 Foundation Planning Task Force To Host Community Conversation by Michael Bentley summary of their work done came forward at the beginning chosen to interview. Randell substantive issues including The Foundation Planning in pursuit of completing their to act as Chair of the FPTF and McShepard was retained as a discussions about how to Task Force has been entrusted task(s) in a timely manner: was unanimously approved. consultant and facilitator for identify stakeholders and to explore, discuss, and Selection of Foundation The group subsequently voted the Foundation Planning Task how to gather information recommend to City Council Planning Task Force: The to make Dan Cohn the Vice- Force. about the health needs of the the nature, scope, mission, Mayor and City Council issued Chair for the task force. Task Force Retreat: Mr. Lakewood community. and governance of a new a request to the community for Search Subcommittee: McShepard led a retreat of the Community Engagement wellness foundation for the residents to sit on a Foundation Early work of the group FPTF on May 30, 2017 at the Subcommittee: The benefit of Lakewood (for Planning Task Force in involved forming a sub- Lakewood Women’s Pavilion. Community Engagement more information, please visit furtherance of Section IV of committee that was charged The retreat included a review Subcommittee was formed. http://www.onelakewood. the Master Agreement. Forty- with retaining a consultant of a survey answered by each That group has developed com/wellness-foundation- six applications were received to assist the FPTF with all of the task force members. a set of interview questions task-force/) to be completed and 17 members were selected aspects of the process of Members took some time and has spent the last within a sixteen – eighteen for the task force. The first creating the new Foundation. to get to know each other several months interviewing month time-frame. The task meeting was in January 2017. The committee developed an and then moved into more continued on page 4 force is in an information Chair & Vice-Chair RFP which was sent to ten gathering phase; below is a Appointed: Erin Murphy potential consultants with four “Play Grounds” - Documentary Examines A Family-Focused Pit Bull Ban In Lakewood by Matt Kuhns has been drawing new attention a work in progress for a decade, Café Opening Soon River Fire Films is recently, following the city’s according to River Fire Films by Michael Samulak presenting a free screening of the decision to evict “Charlie,” a pit founder Jeff Theman. According There’s a ‘buzz’ around documentary “Guilty ‘Til Proven bull owned by resident Jennifer to Theman, he actually began town about a new café opening Innocent” on October 20 at the Scott. After initially approving planning a documentary in soon right here in Lakewood main library, to be followed by a Charlie, the city reversed its response to NFL quarterback Ohio – “Play Grounds!” “Play community forum. Both film and decision, prompting sizable Michael Vick’s conviction for Grounds” aims to be the café as traditional table seating forum will examine breed specific protests at city hall and “I’m With dog fighting in 2007. Soon after, of choice to which parents conducive for individuals or legislation (BSL) which restricts Charlie” yard signs’ arrival on however, Lakewood City Council and loved ones come to enjoy meet-ups, Play Grounds also or prohibits ownership of certain nearly every street in Lakewood. took up breed-specific legislation. a cup of coffee or tea while offers beautiful window seating, types of dogs, primarily pit bulls. “Guilty ‘Til Proven Theman, then a Lakewood their children engage nearby comfy cozy chairs, and a low- Lakewood’s BSL ordinance Innocent” has nonetheless been resident, was in the process of in creative play. level play area that encourages adopting a pit bull. He changed What makes this family- creative and imaginative play LakewoodAlive To Host his work’s focus to BSL, and focused space truly unique for your little ones! Parents began documenting the debate is that it includes something and caregivers can enjoy “Aging In Place” Community in Lakewood as a case study. for everyone! In addition conversation and company, Theman released an early to providing both takeaway while pint-size patrons can be Forum On November 9 “Rescue Version” of “Guilty and sit down options as well continued on page 3 by Matt Bixenstine can best prepare for an aging ‘Til Proven Innocent” in 2013, It’s been said that Father population. followed by a couple dozen Time catches up with everyone Both the general public screenings around the country. Grant 5th Grader New eventually. In fact, it’s estimated and members of the media are Last year, Theman began that approximately one in five invited to attend this free forum planning an updated version of Junior Fire Chief Americans will be older than as the community seeks to better the film. “We decided to revisit 65 by 2030. But what exactly understand the concept of aging the idea of doing a reboot with a does the looming prospect of in place, the barriers to this more strategic plan to finally put an aging population mean for lifestyle and the opportunities an end to breed discrimination our community? it presents. The discussion will globally,” he says. LakewoodAlive, a nonprofit delve into best practices for The Lakewood Community community development ensuring Lakewood remains Dog Safety Forum and screening organization, announces it will an attractive destination for of “Guilty ‘Til Proven Innocent” host a community forum – Baby Boomers as this impactful are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on entitled “Aging in Place: Wave generation ages, with emphasis October 20, in the auditorium of the Future” – from 7 to 8:30 on exploring Lakewood’s of Lakewood Public Library. The p.m. on Thursday, November 9, current housing options and event is free, but seating is limited at the Lakewood Congregational the future of senior-focused to 100 and will be available on a Church Sanctuary (1375 West communities. first-come, first-served basis. by Christine Gordillo Clifton Boulevard). This Moderator Katie Kurtz, Doors will open at 6 p.m. Grant Elementary 5th grader Valerie Morris is flanked by the community conversation Clinical Manager, Department Matt Kuhns is a freelance Lakewood firefighters who brought her to school in their truck as will offer insightful dialogue of Human Services for the graphic designer, and part of the reward of being named Junior Fire Chief. Valerie won the regarding how Lakewood continued on page 2 occasional author. honor on the merits of the essay she wrote for Fire Prevention Week. Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 13, Issue 20 October 18, 2017

Lakewood Observer BY THE TIME YOU FINISH Shop Early, Or Late, But Always Local At A Fall Tree Event READING THIS, YOU’LL BE by Marianne Quasebarth Usiak Sunday, October 29th 2-4 p.m. Fall is a great time to plant and care Lakewood Park. Meet at theTHAT Old LEAF MUCH Holiday CLOSER Market for trees! Come and learn from our local Stone House parking lot. Sponsored by Margaret Brinich by: Keep Lakewood Beautiful Tree tree experts about how to plant, properly The weather might finally be Committee and the City of Lakewood.TO RETIREMENT. mulch and care for young trees at this turning cooler and it’s time to put For more information, call hands-on event where we will help care As a rule of thumb,the gardenswe’re the typeto bed forbelieved the winter, there’s nobut such thing as 216-529-6601 or go to: http://www. for some young trees. Pumpkins for our to stress the importanceLakewood of a Earthslow Andplanning Food too (LEAF) early. Thanks to the onelakewood.com/KLB. volunteers while supplies last! and steady approach.Community However, inis stillrigorously going disciplined,strong! thoughtful this case, the ability to process we’ve employed Once again, LEAF will be hosting two LakewoodAlive To Host speed-read may prove from day one, Raymond modestly beneficialHoliday to Markets, one on JamesTuesday, advisors have goods, homemade foods, cookbooks “Aging In Place” Community Forumyou. Because theNovember sooner 14th (for those that helpedlike to countless get clients you finish, thetheir sooner shopping done early) andreach one theon finishand line more to help you buy local for the On November 9 you’ll be remindedTuesday, of December 19th (for withthose lastthe necessary2017 holiday season! continued from page 1 & Ohio Market Leader, Enterprise the significantminute value types). While we Both find the Holidaystrutting resources Markets to accomplishVendors TBA: Sign up to vend at City of Lakewood, will oversee a Community Partners gratuitous, the rooster’s in starting to plan for all the next things they distinguished group of panelists for - Allison Urbanek, Housing Outreach will take placecommitment at Garfield to starting early Middle School leafcommunity.org. retirement early. You is strategically sound. wanted to do. It’s time Director, LakewoodAlive from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Plus: Pick up a CSA share of an informative discussion. The final see, with each tick of the second to find out what a Raymond Vendors will be selling local seasonal produce. Order online at least 30 minutes will be devoted to panelists LakewoodAlive hosts communityhand, your retirement edges James financial advisor can do a week in advance at cityfresh.org. fielding questions from the audience. forums pertaining to topics relevantcloser. toWhich isproduce, why we’ve alwayshandmade for crafts,you. LIFE bakedWELL PLANNED. The panelists participating in this Lakewood citizens. For more information community forum include: regarding the “Aging in Place: Wave - Curt Brosky, President and CEO, of the Future” community forum on LSC Service Corp. November 9, please visit LakewoodAlive. - Janice Dzigiel, Executive Director, org/CommunityForums or contact the Senior Transportation Connection LakewoodAlive office at 216-521-0655. - Mark McDermott, Vice President

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Pittsburgh;Slife Heating & Cooling;B05064;4.6x15.25-4c (17Fa-B3) City Come Learn With Us! SOON IT WILL BE November Is Diabetes TOO COLD Awareness Month FOR YOUR FURNACE by Barry Wemyss on Diabetes Foot Care. Dr. Brian Myers, November is Diabetes Awareness M.D. will be discussing why diabetics are Month. In honor of this occasion, the at an increased risk of foot problems, as Lakewood Division of Aging and the well as specific issues and risk factors to be TO GO OUT Cleveland Clinic are teaming up to aware of. Dr. Myers will also share some sponsor a series of informative events. practical, diabetic-specific measures that The “Come Learn With Us!” Diabetes we can take in caring for our feet. Awareness Month Series will be taking On Wednesday, November 8th, at 1 a good look at a variety of topics related p.m., Dr. Austin Tutt, D.O. will be leading to Diabetes self-care. Our discussions a discussion on Diabetes Eye Care. Like will be helpful for the family and the concerns with foot care, diabetics are friends of diabetics, as well as for people particularly susceptible to vision problems. living with diabetes, themselves. Dr. Tutt will explain in layman’s terms, On Friday, November 3rd, at 12:30 what is at the root of the vision problems p.m., we will be learning about Diabetes- experienced by diabetics, as well as the friendly holiday Cooking. We are all preventative measures we might be able to very well aware that the holiday season take to keep ourselves safe. is particularly tough for people with All of these presentations will take Another way we dietary restrictions. We want to join in place at the Kathleen and Robert Lawther make you feel better. the fun, but what can we possibly eat Center, located at 16024 Madison Ave., that will not throw those numbers into Lakewood, Ohio. All of these presentations a state of chaos? One option is to bring are free to the public, but pre-registration our own tasty, healthy snacks. Join Roz is required. Please call the Activities Office Witkowski and Amanda Roberts, from at 216-529-5005, or email barry.wemyss@ the Cleveland Clinic for a brief talk on lakewoodoh.net to reserve your space for diabetic nutrition, followed by a cooking any or all of these special events. RECEIVE UP TO demonstration. Watch and learn, as they Barry Wemyss is the Volunteer prepare a simple, delicious and healthy Services Supervisor for the City of Lakewod, appetizer that anyone would be able to Department of Human Services, Division prepare for the next holiday gathering. Of Aging. He is a Lakewood resident, a $ husband and a father of a Harding student 1,600 On Tuesday, November 7th, at 1 p.m., join us for an informative presentation and an LHS student. IN REBATES* “Play Grounds” - A Family- OR Focused Café Opening Soon continued from page 1 enjoy alongside traditional favorites. UP TO 72 MONTHS creative and inspired through unique and Play Grounds coffee shop will be the engaging options such as a wooden train newest addition to the Madison Avenue INTEREST-FREE table, books, art easel, kids’-size table and family of local businesses helping to chairs, kids’ wooden play kitchen, dolls, revitalize the area, and Mariano is excited FINANCING* trucks, and so much more! to be contributing directly to advance the The beautiful soul behind Play initiatives of #madisononthemove. The Grounds is owner Heather Tropp storefront is located at 15715 Madison WITH THE PURCHASE OF A QUALIFYING Mariano, a resident of Lakewood, who Avenue on the south side of the street LENNOX® HOME COMFORT SYSTEM. has a heart-filled vision for this new just east of Hilliard Blvd., catty corner and inviting space. Mrs. Mariano’s from Wagar Park. 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From The Statehouse Skindell Introduces Legislation To Create The Prescription Drug Assistance Program For Seniors, Disabled Ohioans And Veterans by Michael Skindell information company. Using data from $209.25. Forty-five percent of Medicare no more for prescription drugs than This past week Senator Michael the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Part D insurance plans in Ohio have a what is paid by the US Department of J. Skindell (D-Lakewood) introduced Services, HealthPocket also found that: $0 annual drug deductible. Veterans Affairs will be before Ohio’s Senate Bill 215 to create the Ohio Rx - The average monthly premium (https://www.healthpocket.com/ voters in the November 7 General Plan to help many Ohioans obtain the for a Medicare prescription drug plan medicare/ohio-medicare-part-d/2017#. Election as State Issue 2. An analysis medications they need. The Ohio Rx in Ohio in 2017 is $54.11, or 1.67% WdJ_UNFrzDc). from backers of State Issue 2 concluded Plan would benefit seniors, the disabled, higher than the national average of The funding for the Ohio Rx Plan that passage of the matter would result veterans and Bronze Plan enrollees $53.22. The lowest available Medicare would come from any savings incurred in up to $536 million per year in under the Affordable Health Care Act. Part D monthly premium in Ohio in from the passage of any legislation prescription drug prices savings. “Many Ohioans are struggling to 2017 is $14.60. which would mandate that a state “As a member of the Ohio pay out-of-pocket costs for insurance - The maximum possible annual agency not pay for prescription drugs legislature, I have worked to ensure premiums, deductibles and co-pays to drug deductible in any 2017 Medicare more than the price paid by the US affordable, quality health care to acquire needed medications,” Senator drug plan across the US is $400, but Department of Veterans Affairs. all Ohioans,” said Senator Skindell. Skindell said. “Passage of this legislation in Ohio the average annual drug An initiated statute requiring the “Creating the Ohio Rx Plan helps us will result in Ohio joining a number deductible for Medicare Part D plans is state and several related entities to pay reach that goal.” of states providing prescription drug assistance to seniors and others who need help obtaining their medications.” Foundation Planning Task Force To According to research by the National Conference of State Legislatures, in 2016 more than a dozen Host Community Conversation states offered State Pharmaceutical continued from page 1 instrumental in establishing the new In summary, there has been a lot Assistance Program (SPAPs) that “wrap- members of various organizations Lakewood Family Health Center; and of information gathering done by the around” or add to the Part D benefits, related to behavioral health, the Mitch Balk from the Mt. Sinai FPTF since January. It is expected including drugs bought by Medicare business community, culture, groups Foundation, who spoke about that the next phase, which will begin patients during the so-called “donut involved with issues of race, ethnicity conversion foundations and the lessons after the October task force meeting, hole” spending category (http://www. and diversity, early childhood, faith they learned in their own process. will involve decisions related to the ncsl.org/research/health/medicare- communities, health, low income, Foundation Structure Subcommittee: formation of the Foundation. prescription-drug-tools.aspx). philanthropy, recreation, seniors, A sub-committee was formed in July to “One of the central tenets of our In 2016, 1,030,738 Ohioans were women’s issues and youth as well as gather information about Foundation efforts is community engagement with enrolled in a Medicare Stand Alone elected officials. They will present their funding and options for infrastructure. an eye toward promoting coordination, Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) and findings in a report to the FPTF in This information will also include collaboration, and sustainability; 661,324 were enrolled in a Medicare October. pros/cons of each type of structure. fostering community voice; ensuring Advantage Plan (Part C) with Local Expert Speakers: The Communications Subcommittee: the effectiveness of the foundation; and prescription drug coverage, according FPTF has invited various experts in In August, a subcommittee was formed developing models of transparency and to Healthpocket, a consumer health health and wellness to present and and given the duty of communicating accountability that build and maintain provide background information in the activity of the FPTF to the community trust.” – FPTF Community areas relevant to the formation of the community. The Communications Engagement Subcommittee Foundation. Video recordings of these Subcommittee is currently exploring Mike Bentley is originally from presentations are on the city website. the use of FAQ’s as part of its overall Lakewood and lives here today with his The speakers have included: communications approach regarding wife, Missy, and sons, James and Alex. Staff members from the City of these efforts. In his free time, Mike enjoys gardening Lakewood’s Department of Human Community Forum: On and landscaping, golf, Cleveland Services; Wednesday, November 15th at Garfield sports, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and Kirstin Craciun from the Center Middle School from 7-8:30 p.m., the FPTF spending time with his family. He is a for Health Affairs to discuss the will be hosting a community conversation past board member of the Lakewood Community Health Needs Assessment; to share the findings of the Community Chamber of Commerce. He is a Martha Halko from the Cuyahoga Engagement Subcommittee, and other current board member of the Clifton County Board of Health, who discoveries, up to this point. This will Club. Mike is also actively involved presented on Building Healthier be another opportunity to have an open with LakewoodAlive, both as a board Communities; discussion with the community on the member and title sponsor for the Front Dr. Jim Hekman, Dr. Judy whole process, and get further input from Porch Concert Series. He is also chair of Welsh and Jenny Evans from the our fellow residents. We encourage all to the communications subcommittee for Cleveland Clinic Foundation, who are attend. the Foundation Planning Taskforce.

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Perry’s Victory and International Peace Is The Franklin Castle Haunted? Memorial in Put-in-Bay. When the by Amy Kloss during the twentieth century of ghosts a publicity stunt or were the remains of current renovations on Franklin Castle About 100 years ago, rumors of ghosts and strange occurrences. a murder is still a mystery. are complete, he plans to give tours of the and unexplained occurrences began Krejci and Myers debunk some of As to Krejci’s own experiences, he house and curate a museum collection circling around the “castle” that stands the stories in their book. Tiedemann remains firmly on the fence about the of its history. Krejci’s co-author, John at 4308 Franklin Boulevard in Cleveland. did not murder his three infant children existence of ghosts, saying he hasn’t seen Myers, is a retired Lutheran pastor and This imposing Victorian structure has in the house, and trap doors and secret any, but he has witnessed unexplained an avid researcher and genealogist. been lived in, torched, renovated and passages turned out to be simply entry movement of items in the house, doors Join these two authors at used as a tourist destination throughout points to storage spaces. However, opening and lights turning themselves Lakewood Public Library on October its long life. Now it’s the subject of a new bones really were found in the house in on. A working historian, Krejci is a 26 to find out whether Franklin Castle book, “Haunted Franklin Castle,” which 1975, but whether they were put there as park ranger during the summer at is truly a haunted house. details the house’s many owners and the rumors of spirits, secret passages and human bones found behind a wall. LPL’s Jazz Clinic Series Begins October 29 You can meet authors William by Lisa Calfee the following Sundays: November 26, 2017, Buffalo Opera Company Orchestra. He Krejci and John Myers on Thursday, Have you ever wondered what makes January 21, 2018 and February 25, 2018. performs in jazz and rock settings with October 26 at 7 p.m. in Lakewood’s Main jazz …jazz? The Jazz Clinic series, led by Topics include the core elements of local greats like Ernie Krivda, Bob Frasier Library Auditorium. Copies of “Haunted Chris Vance, is a four-part educational jazz, the influence of the Blues, Latin, and Bobby Ferrazza as well as past Franklin Castle” will be available for sale concert coming to Lakewood Public Brazilian and Rock & Roll genres, specific performances with Kassaba and Mark and signing at the event. Library. The classroom is our stage where time periods and luminary jazz artists. Gridley - just to name a few. In addition Between 1881 and 1883, architects some of Northeast Ohio’s most talented Our music teacher is Chris Vance, to regularly teaching at his studio, he is Cudell and Richardson designed and artists will demonstrate the different owner of Lakewood’s Vance Music Studios. also an Adjunct Music Faculty member constructed the Franklin Castle for Hannes elements of jazz in jam sessions. His amazing credentials include a Master’s at Cleveland State University and Tiedemann, a German immigrant, on The first installment of this special of Music in double bass performance from Cuyahoga Community College. what was then an upscale residential Sunday With The Friends event will be held the Cleveland Institute of Music and a few In his spare time he stops by avenue. Having made a fortune in business on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the more music-related Bachelor Degrees. Lakewood Public Library to lead the and banking, Tiedemann wanted a grand Main Library Basement Auditorium. The He served as principal Bass in the Jazz Clinic Series! This event connects home for his family and a place for other Jazz Clinic Series will continue at 2 p.m. on Bermuda Symphony Orchestra and the our community with regional jazz German emigrants to stay when they and academic jazz communities - arrived in Cleveland. Many of the stories professionals, hobbyists and laymen of hauntings date to his ownership of the Children & Youth Events alike enjoying great music. Each concert will be followed by a Q & A session with house. Legends have painted him as a compiled by Eric Knapp murderer and a philanderer and suggest audience participation encouraged! he installed secret passages and concealed Saturday, October 21 rooms while living there. As it was for many Beck Center Sing-along people in the nineteenth century, death was For the whole family Join Ed Gallagher and his guitar to sing, dance, and clap along to favorite children’s a constant companion for Tiedemann’s tunes. No registration required. Free and open to public. family. By the time his wife died in 1895 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library First Floor Multipurpose Room. at the age of fifty-seven from liver failure, the couple had already buried most of their Sew Your Own Library Tote Prime Office Space children. Soon after, Tiedemann sold the For anyone age 8 and up house and by 1908, he and his entire family Create your own unique and stylish tote bag in this hands-on, no experience necessary For Rent had passed away. craft program. Registration required. 14900 Detroit Rd The Franklin Castle changed hands 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Main Library Homework Room many times over the years, and rumors 300 sq Ft - 1,200 sq Ft of spinning lights, the sound of a child Sunday, October 22 Utilities Included! crying and apparitions of a woman in TrickAdapted Story Time or Treat black began to circulate. An owner in For you and your 3-7 year old child This story time program is specifically designed to provide a caring, supportive program the 1970s sold tours of the “haunted” for young children who may not be successful in a typical story time environment. 216.221.1119 house, and there are anecdotes from Registration required.Night people who lived and worked there 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Main Library Toddler Story Room. CALL Today! Trick-or-Treat! Monday, October 30, 2017 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join us for a Spooktacular night of Trick-or-Treat! The parade route will start in our skilled nursing facility and will end in our assisted living where “tricks” will accompany “treats.” Refreshments for all. A safe environment for your children and grandchildren.

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in 2010, Jim continued to inspire his team, and 16-year-old Holland Reynolds crossed the finish line to sa ecure the championship. “Running for Jim” gives us a look into Jim’s Calendar Of Events inspirational story and the facts of the disease. 6:30 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium compiled by Elaine Rosenberger Thursday, October 19 Wednesday, October 25 Author Event - “Missing: Coming to Terms with a Borderline Mother” Book Discussion: “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania” by Kathy Ewing Lead by George N. Vourlojianis, Ph.D. Northeast Ohio native Kathy Ewing never understood why her mother was so unhappy. It The Lusitania’s intentional and unfathomable sinking by a German submarine led was not until Ewing herself became a mother of two that she sought to understand her mother’s to the loss of over 1100 lives. Dr. George Vourlojianis will lead a discussion underlining cold and absent behavior. This behavior mystified her until she made the connection between the miscalculations, misunderstandings and mistakes which created the perfect storm of her mother’s coldness and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In “Missing,” Ewing presents circumstances that led to one of the twentieth century’s most iconic tragedies. a memoir sharing her childhood memories that showcase her mother’s troubling behavior and 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room explain the BPD diagnosis. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Wednesday, October 25 Author Event - “Haunted Franklin Castle” Thursday, October 19 by William G. Krejci and John W. Myers Booked For Murder: Edgar Award Winners For more than half a century, the Franklin Castle’s dark façade has lured curiosity seekers Can these tales live up to those written by Edgar Allan Poe, the author after whom the from around the world. Behind its iron gates, this Victorian-era structure harbors rumors award was named? Join the group each month to see if you can tell the writers from the of everything from insanity to mass murder. Using previously unpublished photographs, madmen. Tonight we will discuss 2004 winner “Resurrection Men” by Ian Rankin. interviews, family accounts, floor plans and nearly forty years of research, authors William 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room G. Krejci and John W. Myers reveal the true and definitive history of Cleveland’s notorious Franklin Castle. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. Saturday, October 21 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Great Decisions in the Library: Conflict in the South China Sea Saturday, October 28 Led by Paul Schroeder, PhD The South China Sea is a locus of competing territorial claims with China as the most Film - “Unbroken” (2014) Olympian Louis “Louie” Zamperini (Jack O’Connell) trades feats of athleticism for vocal claimant. Beijing’s interest has intensified disputes with other countries in recent years. military service during World War II. After a near-fatal plane crash, Louie floats in a lifeboat Despite rising international pressure, including an unfavorable ruling by the International for forty-seven days, but his fight for survival is not over yet. Louie is caught by the Japanese Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, China staunchly defends its policies in the region. Preventing navy and sent to a prisoner of war camp, where he comes head to head with an especially tensions from boiling over is a matter of careful diplomacy. Dr. Paul Schroeder is a professor cruel commander known as “the Bird” (Miyavi). of political science at Case Western Reserve University. 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium 10:00 a.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room Sunday, October 29 Saturday, October 21 Jazz Clinic Series: Led by Chris Vance Film - “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011) Would you like to be more involved with the performances? Would you like to hear from Presented by Barbara Steffek-Hill the musicians, get background on the songs and instruments and ask the questions? Chris Late 19th century London is famous for the 221B Baker Street address of eccentric genius Vance leads a four-part series of concerts dealing with various topics in jazz. Each concert Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.). Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) remains his grounded, will consist of performances by a wide array of artists, a brief lecture dealing with the topic loyal friend and other half of the intrepid crime solving duo. In the wake of seemingly at hand, and a Q & A session where audience members can engage with the performers. unrelated murders, Holmes and Watson investigate and learn that Holmes’ arch-enemy 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris) is planning something big. Barbara Steffek-Hill presents a series of classic and contemporary films from her personal favorites. Wednesday, November 1 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Author Event - “The Appalachian Collection: Remembering the Hill Tuesday, October 24 Country”by Harold H. Milton, Presentation by Janice Louise Blanton This collection of tales from the Appalachian mountain country provides a look at the Documentary: “Running for Jim” (2013): Presented by 2nd Sole culture and people of the hills that few are privileged to know directly. Harold Milton was Jim Tracy led his cross-country team to the state championship 9 times, a record for born in Marietta, Ohio in a log cabin on a farm in 1913. He wrote novels and short stories San Francisco University High School. Though diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) he never was able to publish, including “The Appalachian Collection: Remembering the Hill Country,” “The Conquests of Lonnie Dolan,” “Water Baptism” and “The Treasure of the Hills.” Having Harold’s writings published has been a labor of love for his niece, Janice Blanton. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. Dear Valued Customers of 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium India Garden and Namaste, Thursday, November 2 Author Event - “Imagine a Forest: Designs and Inspirations for Thank you Lakewood for your support and Enchanting Folk Art” by Dinara Mirtalipova The magical folklore of Uzbekistan and Russia has always influenced author, illustrator patronage in making India Garden and and folklorist Dinara Mirtalipova’s work. Mirtalipova was born and raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and studied Computer Science at the Tashkent State University of Economics. Namaste India Garden your favorite However, her true passion was always patterns and illustrations. Her book “Imagine a Forest” is a drawing and design guide based on her own years of creative work. She uses a Indian Cuisine Restaurants in Northern Ohio. wide range of materials and tools, including lino blocks, gouache and acrylics. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Saturday, November 4 The Future of Europe: Coping with Crisis Led by Elliot Posner, PhD The outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the globe. It even caught British voters by surprise. The European Union has helped secure peace in Europe for the past 70 years. Now it faces an uncertain future. 10:00 a.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Saturday, November 4 Film - Forrest Gump (1994) Directed by Robert Zemeckis Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is a simple man who makes up for his lack of intelligence with good intentions and a whole lot of heart. The boy from Alabama runs through life and accidentally achieves greatness along the way. 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Sunday, November 5 Sunday With The Friends - Asking for a Friend Improv Group INDIA GARDEN NAMASTE Asking for a Friend is a long-form improv troupe comprised of four female performers. INDIA GARDEN In traditional improv fashion, the performers make up all of their scenes on the spot. To Lunch Buffet $10.95 gain inspiration for these scenes, AFAF reads randomly-selected entries from their REAL 18405 Detroit Ave. Southern Indian Cuisine childhood diaries. 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium 216-221-0676 14412 Detroit Ave. Open Daily 216-221-4800 Tuesday, November 7 Lunch 11am - 2:30pm Hours: Monday - Closed The Importance of STEM and STEM Education Sat. & Sun. 11:30am - 3:00pm Presentation by Jeffrey Csank Tuesday - Sunday Jeffrey Csank is an electrical engineer in the Power Management and Distribution Branch at Dinner 5pm - 10pm 11:30am -9:30pm the NASA Glenn Research Engineer in Cleveland. His work includes designing automated power systems for future deep space exploration missions and power systems for hybrid electric aircraft. Ask About Gift Certificates And Catering 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

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Schools District Tree Program Blooming: Gift-a-Tree Fund, New Construction Has Number Of Trees Growing by Christine Gordillo that shade trees provide cooling oxygen and remove air pollution. and reach maturity. In April 2016, Lakewood City Schools benefits to people, but also reduce Money donated to the fund goes To donate to the Give-a-Tree Fund, partnered with the City of Lakewood to cooling costs of buildings and extend toward the purchasing and planting of go to the District website at www. expand the city’s Gift-a-Tree Fund to the pavement life. Trees also have been trees on school grounds as well as for lakewoodcityschools.org and click on school district. Eighteen months into the found to reduce noise pollution, and the care of trees after planting in order the Give-a-Tree Quick Link on the left- program, donations have been made that storm-water runoff. They also generate to give them the best chance to grow hand side of the page. will benefit Lakewood students and the community for generations to come. Barnstormers’ “Macbeth” Running October 18-21 Since the program started, by Christine Gordillo Shakespeare’s classic, “Macbeth.” The in front of the school. Performance donations have made it possible to plant The Lakewood High School performances will be in the school’s times are 7:30 pm on October 18, 19 seven trees – two at Harrison Elementary, Barnstormers’ Drama Club will be new Black Box Theater, which is located & 21. The October 20 show will begin three at Garfield Middle School, and two staging its first production of the at the back of the school with parking at 7 pm and there will be an additional at Lakewood High – and five more are school year October 18-21. The high behind the gymnasium in addition performance on Saturday, October 21 awaiting planting at LHS this coming school thespians will be performing to the North Lot parking visitors’ lot at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $5. spring once construction is complete. “We are thrilled that the community has begun to use the program to help District To Host K-5 Literacy Night On October 26 keep our school grounds green with by Christine Gordillo the District is doing to grow readers 2014-2015 school year, when it was trees,” said Marianne Quasebarth The Teaching & Learning and writers through the The Columbia rolled out in the K-2 grades. Since then, Usiak, chair of the Keep Lakewood Department of the Lakewood City Reading & Writing Project curriculum. teachers have seen impressive strides Beautiful Tree Committee. Schools will host a K-5 Literacy Night Parents will also learn how to support in the literacy progress of its students. The trees planted have been on Thursday, October 26 from 6:30- their student’s work at home. The Come to the Literacy Night and find different varieties including Patriot 7:30 pm at Emerson Elementary District has been using the Columbia out why the District believes this is the and American Elms, Sawtooth Oak School. The program will share what curriculum in some capacity since the best curriculum for our students. and Red Maple. Depending on the species, the trees range from $250-300. Preschool Information Night On October 23rd, Open To All In addition to the trees donated by Kate Ingersoll will provide information about preschool programs tend to be in the through the Gift-a-Tree fund, the The Lakewood Early Childhood their programs at tables and answer first few months of the new year and District has planted 167 trees at the PTA (LECPTA) is hosting its annual individual questions from parents this event will help you learn when and three elementary schools completed in Preschool Information Night on and caregivers. Preschool Information how to apply for different schools. 2016 (Grant, Lincoln and Roosevelt) Monday, October 23rd from 6:30 - 8 Night is a great opportunity for young The event is free and open to the and 53 will be planted around the high p.m. at Hayes Elementary School (16401 area families to learn about the variety community. You do not need to be an school when landscaping is complete. Delaware Avenue) in the Cafeteria. of preschool options in our community. LECPTA member to attend. We hope A number of studies have shown Representatives from area preschools Application deadlines for to see you on October 23rd!

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Schools Rangers Beat Westlake For First Win Since 2015 by Mike Deneen perfectly, scoring a touchdown on the first The Lakewood football program offensive drive. Sophomore Milan Jackson had a memorable “Friday the 13th” in had a nice kick return to set up the offense Westlake, defeating the Demons 28-25 at their own 37 yard line. Lakewood went to get its first victory of the season. The on a 63 yard touchdown drive, completed win also snapped a 17 game losing streak on eight plays (all running). Senior Daevon that dated back two years; and it was Hannible finished the drive with a 21 yard the first-ever road win for Lakewood in touchdown run with 9:31 left in the first the Southwestern Conference. Jubilant quarter. Junior Justin Crislip added the players doused Hannan with Gatorade extra point to make it 7-0. It was the first as the final seconds ticked off…..then time all season that the Rangers scored on went into the Lakewood stands to their first possession. celebrate with Ranger students and fans. The defense forced a Westlake As the final seconds tick away, Ranger players prepare an ice bucket bath for coach Hannan. Both teams entered the game with punt on the ensuing possession, and 13th” game) quickly ran in a touchdown drives by Westlake. The Demons moved 0-7 records, so each side felt it had a strong Ranger fans were beginning to feel some to put his team ahead 10-7. The Lakewood to the Ranger 29 yard line midway chance to win. Lakewood opened the game confidence. However, on the first play offense responded, putting together a 45 through the third quarter, but gave up of their second offensive drive, disaster yard touchdown drive that was bookended the ball on downs. That would be their struck. A bad snap backed Lakewood by Hannible. He made a nice kick return last serious offensive threat of the game. to its own five yard line. Then two to set the Rangers up on a short field, The score remained 28-18 after the third plays later a fumble gave the ball to the then scored the touchdown on a 21 yard quarter, as the Ranger offense was unable Demons at the Lakewood eight yard reception from senior quarterback Austin to get a “knockout” score to put the game line. The Ranger defense made a strong Mahar. Senior Attila Nagy added the extra away. Then, with just over four minutes stand, preventing a Westlake touchdown point to make the score 14-10 Lakewood left in the game, another disaster struck. and forcing the Demons to settle for with 7:08 left in the first half. Lakewood had the ball on a third a 27 yard field goal. Lakewood led 7-3 The Rangers made another big and 17 at the Westlake 27 yard line. Cole- with nearly five minutes remaining in play on the ensuing kickoff, recovering man, who also plays defensive back for the the first quarter. The score held for the a fumble by the Demon returner. They Demons, intercepted a Mahar pass and ran remainder of the quarter. Lakewood was had the ball at the Westlake 43 yard line, it back 73 yards for a Westlake touchdown. able to move the ball, but couldn’t muster but were unable to score. Westlake then The seemingly safe lead was now only three Custom Imprinted Apparel any points. Westlake struggled to put drove into Lakewood territory on a 42 points, and the Demons had momentum. Corporate Logowear together any consistent drives against a yard run by Blood. The Ranger defense Ranger fans feared there might be a strange very stubborn Ranger defensive unit. Spiritwear again stiffened, forcing and recovering a “Browns-style” meltdown in the works. Disaster struck again early in the fumble at their own 27 yard line. Junior However, the team kept its wits. Ranger second quarter. Another Ranger fumble Will Adams would cap the next Ranger junior Caleb Watson recovered the ensu- gave the ball to Westlake on the Rangers drive with a 50 yard touchdown with ing onside kick with four minutes left in one yard line. Demon quarterback Billy only 1:18 remaining in the half. Crislip the game. Lakewood ran the clock out with Blood (aptly named for the “Friday the added the extra point, and Lakewood its ground game, gaining some crucial first led 21-10 at the intermission. downs to maintain possession. Hannible Optimism among Ranger fans and Adams, who each had well over 100 swelled at halftime, as Lakewood yards rushing in the game, were keys in the dominated the game in most statistical final drive. categories. However, nothing comes The win sparked wide smiles all easy, and Westlake was not going to go along the Ranger sideline, as nearly two quietly. The Demons took the second years of frustration were washed away. half kickoff and scored a touchdown “I’m so proud of you guys,” Hannan told in only 85 seconds. Running back JJ his team after the game, “You guys earned Coleman had the key play of the drive, a it.” Hannan said the win was an important 55 yard run. Westlake made a successful step in the program’s development. “The two point conversion to cut the lead first step to learning how to win is to to 21-18 with 10:25 remaining in the win,” he said. Now they have done it. He third quarter. Ranger fans were getting feels the victory will also help rejuvenate nervous, but Hannible quickly put them the squad for the final two weeks of the at ease. He ran for a 72 yard touchdown season. The team returns home Friday to on the first play of the next Ranger face Midview at First Federal Stadium at 7 drive. Nagy’s extra point extended the p.m. It will be Senior Night, where senior lead to 28-18 with 10:04 left in the third. players, cheerleaders, and band members The Ranger defense took over in the will be recognized for their contributions second half, not allowing any scoring to the program.

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Lakewood Is Art Heavy: Reviews Of Recent Releases By Local Bands, Pt. 57 Obligatory Disclaimer: Record by Buzz Kompier Mate songs. Take that as you will. reviews are a tricky business. It’s one “Comrades!” sounds like if Chain & The thing to enjoy music, but to, like, pick Gang had nothing to say and weren’t that out what you like about it? That being excited about saying it. “2027” sounds said, if I review your thing and I didn’t like someone told these two the title of like something, don’t feel too bad. My an Easter Monkeys song and told them opinion doesn’t matter all that much. to write a song based on that. I think The Missed - The Missed - Quality the main problem here is that it’s all too Time Records - 10 songs - Cassette, “minimalist.” I’d like to think there’s download a fine line between minimalism and I have to admit that I saw this band playing the same riff over and over again, twice (I think perhaps their first two having repetitive lyrics, and stand-up shows– they were called Dime Disguise drums (I’m never a big fan of stand-up at the time) and was not very impressed. drums, Gibson Bros. notwithstanding). Yeah, the musicianship was there, but The drums thing really brings them it just didn’t grab me. So it sorta came down in a couple places when Nat as a surprise that I liked this tape as Cover art from this issue’s new cassette releases. switches to the cymbal from the floor much as I did. The Missed are a new The Roobydocks - For Those uh…not so greatly, which means you tom and suddenly there’s no longer band featuring Mickey (Nervosas), About To Rob: Greatest Hits - Cultural have to turn it up quite a bit and that all any bass in the mix. I do like the songs Sebastian (Tonawandas), and Timmy - 8 songs - Cassette the songs are slower than they should where they get a little more energetic, (Plain Dealers). There’s a mix of stuff For those looking to get into The be. But I am well aware my complaints “What Is Truth?” and “Whiplash” on this cassette, most of which I would Roobydocks, who’ve quickly become are for naught. This is The Roobydocks in particular, and “Race To End The probably describe as having a mid- one of the best bands in town in my we’re talking about. Have you heard World” is definitely a solid tune, proving 90s pop-punk sound. The good kind opinion, this isn’t a bad place to start. John’s lyrics? He doesn’t care what I that Ricky’s at his best when he sticks to of pop-punk though, not the more Besides 7 songs that you have if you’ve think. Highly recommended. 4.2/5 more poppy, melodic material (I think questionable things that term brings to kept up with their releases so far, you (discogs.com/seller/Cultural) there even might be a bass on there? Not mind. Sometimes there’s parts that get also get a completely new, never-before- Trophy Knife - Trophy Knife - sure.). If this was instead a 45 of “What Is a bit more alt-rock and Seb’s basslines heard song, “The Roobydock Death Quality Time Records / Nervous Room Truth?” and “Race To End The World,” I tend towards a more garage/rock ‘n’ roll Cult.” Obviously this was the selling Tapes - 8 songs - Cassette, download probably would’ve thought that this was style which brings another element to the point for me, and it was worth buying For those keeping score at home, pretty good. Alas. Song 7 (“Whiplash”) table. I can probably see people’s biggest the tape for. The remainder of the tracks Trophy Knife is the latest project from comes to an end and I’m almost thinking complaint about this being Mickey’s are also great misanthropic punk killers. Ricky Hamilton (Fascinating, The Nico that this is okay, and then “Yr Dumb voice, which I guess is fair enough, it’s not A nice mixture of stuff from the 7”, the Missile, The Sight, Pig Flayer, Shagg etc.), (I’m Not)” comes on. Is this song a joke? for everyone, but she’s undeniably a pretty split tape with Bulsch, the cassingle, and this time with Nat Cherry (Shagg, Cotton That’s the only acceptable excuse for good guitarist, which comes through on for newer fans, you even get one song Ponys) on vocals and drums. Does every these lyrics. 3.3/5 several songs here. They change it up from off their ultra-limited debut release person who comes within a five foot (qualitytimerecords.bandcamp.com) song to song enough that you don’t get “Tavern Demo.” That last song, “I Am radius of Ricky immediately start three Are you a local-ish band? Do you have bored, and overall this is a solid release. Going To Kill You,” is maybe one of my bands? Possibly. I’m beginning to think a record out? Email vaguelythreatening@ My favorite tracks were “Dilly,” “Oh It’s favorite Roobydocks songs; besides the that Ricky’s overextended himself a bit, gmail.com or send it directly to Observer You,” “Thoughts On Lower Gay,” “Just gun sound effect followed by “yeehaw!”, as a couple of these songs (“Television headquarters: The Lakewood Observer, Like Cellophane,” and “Yellow Leaves.” there are some essential John lyrics: Set” and “Comrades!”) have riffs that c/o Buzz Kompier, 14900 Detroit Avenue, Probably worth checking out. This’ll “Walk into the store and demand a pack I think I’ve heard before in Rubber Suite 205, Lakewood, OH 44107. definitely be a controversial statement of smokes, I never pay for anything amongst some of my peers, but I think I ‘cause life’s a f***ing joke.” You can’t tell like it more than I liked Nervosas. 4/5 me that’s not good. My one complaint Mon. - Thurs. 7:30am - 7pm (qualitytimerecords.bandcamp.com) about this tape is that it’s dubbed… Fri. Sat. 7:30am - 9pm Sunday Noon - 5pm WordStage Presents ~Next Special Tastings~ Halloween Humor And Horror Buy Tickets On Line Friday Septmber 29th From Historic American Tasting 6-8pm Pumpkin Beer Author Ambrose Bierce Sat. Oct.21st - 12-5pm by Tim Tavcar of macabre fiction. 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Lakewood Cares “She Collective” Launches Community Space Dedicated To Body Empowerment And Education For Women And Girls by Samantha Walters trust their bodies,” explains Samantha. knowingshe.com/calendar. Samantha Walters, MPH, IBCLC, “She Collective” is now open at “Women and girls need a space where She Collective LLC is a community is a proud Cleveland native and 16511 Hilliard Rd, part of Lakewood it’s not taboo to talk about their bodies, space for women and girls in Cleveland. Lakewood resident. She works outside Abbey, a community hub at Faith to ask questions, to share knowledge. I The vision of She Collective is a world in the home as a lactation consultant and Lutheran Church. Offering yoga, want She Collective to be that space.” which every girl and woman develops the owner of She Collective, and inside body education, and community New classes, workshops, and an authentic understanding of the the home as the mother of two sweet support for women and girls, She events are added every month and power of her own body. She Collective’s little ones. Samantha is dedicated Collective challenges the culture of collaborations with other Cleveland philosophy centers on authenticity, to racial and gender equity and silence surrounding women’s bodies businesses are welcome. Class info and self-determination, shared knowledge, committed to fighting for social justice and gives women and girls the space registration can be found at http:// intersectionality, and adventure. everyday. and opportunities to learn about themselves and their bodies in new ways. Grace Lutheran To Celebrate The 500th Educational offerings include: - Empowerment classes for girls, Anniversary Of Reformation including the free Period 101 class for by George Hansell The Reformation as October 31, blessed with two sons and a teens and preteens Grace Lutheran Church, located 1517, the date that an Augustinian wonderful woman they claim as - Innovative support for women, at the corner of Madison and Grace monk and university professor by the their daughter. God has also blessed such as the monthly Rhythm of Life Avenues in Lakewood across from name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 them with six grandchildren. Dr. Women’s Group, Intentional Self- Madison Park, will be celebrating the Theses on the Castle Church door in Lamb received a B.A. in Biology Care classes, pelvic strength yoga and 500th Anniversary of The Reformation Wittenberg, Germany. Intended for from Mankato State University in education, and Eating for Hormonal on Sunday, October 22nd, at 4 p.m. scholarly debate amongst clergy and 1973. In 1975 he enlisted in the USAF Balance lunch-and-learns The service will feature a processional university faculties to address the issue and served as an Emergency Medical - Yoga 4 days a week, open to by Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod of indulgences and other practices Technician at the USAF Academy all genders, with childcare provided (LCMS) clergy, a procession of banners within the medieval church, the 95 Hospital in Colorado Springs. He during 2 morning classes made by congregations from Ohio and Theses were quickly published and attended Concordia Seminary in St. - Biannual {Life Infusion} Costa Pennsylvania, special music by The spread throughout Germany thanks Louis where he received his Master Rica Retreat + Experience, in February Lutheran Wind Ensemble an adult to the advent of the movable type of Divinity in 1982 and his Doctor of and September mass choir, and the bell choir of Grace printing press. In the years that would Ministry in 1994. Prior to accepting She Collective was founded by Lutheran Church. The entire Greater follow, Luther would preach and teach the position of Executive Director of Samantha Walters, MPH, IBCLC, a Lakewood Community is cordially extensively on the topic of salvation by National Lutherans For Life (LFL) Cleveland native. “During my years invited to attend this once in a lifetime Grace Alone through Faith Alone in in April 1996, Dr. Lamb served as working with women as a sexual celebration. Christ Alone as revealed in Scripture senior pastor at St. Paul, Garner, health educator, doula and lactation Both secular and church Alone. His translation of the Bible into Iowa, for fourteen years. He retired consultant, I realized that women don’t historians mark the beginning of German is widely recognized as having as executive director of LFL at the contributed greatly to the development end of 2015. In December of 2016, of the modern German language as he accepted a part time position well as to the movement of placing the as the Life Advocate for Lutheran NOT ALL ARE Bible into the hands of the common Family Service of Iowa. He has been SCARS people in their own language. published in “Portals of Prayer” It is indeed a rare privilege to be on four different occasions, is a able to celebrate the 500th Anniversary regular contributor to “Concordia of an important event. Both secular Pulpit Resources,” and the author of and church historians acknowledge numerous brochures, articles, and that The Reformation is one of the essays connecting the Gospel of Life VISIBLE most pivotal and important events to the life issues. He still maintains a of human history. Grace Lutheran busy speaking schedule throughout Church invites the entire community the U.S. to celebrate this historic event with For more information on this them and to take the opportunity historic service, please go to the Grace to hear a message from a very gifted Lutheran Church website at www. speaker. gracelutheranlakewood.org and click Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb grew up on the tab for “news,’ or call the church in the small, southern Minnesota at 216-570-0234. town of Good Thunder. There he George Hansell has been the married his childhood sweetheart, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church since Our counselors can RoxAnne. The Lambs have been October 31, 2004.

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Lakewood Cares Salvage Items Available At Historical Society’s Fall Sale by Hilary Schickler interior and exterior doors, hardware, for our community’s structures in has undertaken the research and Need to replace a door? Stop by windows (leaded and stained glass), as relation to the history they represent. As documentation of structures that may and see if there may be an appropriate well as other pieces. These items, which part of this work, if your home was built be in jeopardy. While losing structures is solution for your century home. The were destined for the dump, have been in 1917, you should have received our usually not a first choice, the Lakewood Lakewood Historical Society’s fall sale reclaimed through the hard work of our Centennial Home celebration mailing. Historical Society very much appreciates is scheduled for Saturday, October 21 volunteers. If you did, we sure hope you join the the opportunity we have been given by from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the skate house The preservation committee of the celebration by proudly displaying the these property owners to make available at Lakewood Park (14710 Lake Avenue). Lakewood Historical Society has been window cling and considering a party. items that may otherwise be headed for The sale will feature a variety of items working to create an understanding, Lakewood is a very special community, the landfill. So, whether you need that recently salvaged from Lakewood homes appreciation and celebration of our built so special that it is eligible to be on the “original to the age of your home” item, that have undergone remodeling or are environment. Through these efforts we National Register of Historic Places. or perhaps to repurpose some cool old scheduled for demolition. Items include hope to develop a sense of importance The loss of viable structures not house part, stop by and see what we only represents an incredible waste of have. If you are interested in getting energy, it often results in a loss of history, involved, let us know through our 8th Annual Harvest Pork Chop gone and usually forgotten. In addition website; Lakewoodhistory.org or call Dinner And Raffle to salvage, the preservation committee 216-221-7343. by Anne Davalla need not be present. Tickets for the Grand On Sunday, October 29, Raffle and the Split-the-Pot are available at “Connecting For Kids” To Honor Kind Transfiguration Parish will hold its 8th the event or can be purchased prior to the Kid; Nominations Now Being Accepted Annual Harvest Pork Chop Dinner in event by calling the rectory at 216-521-7288, by Lorilynn Wolf education and support to families with the parish hall at 12608 Madison Avenue, Mondays through Fridays between 9 a.m. During the month of October, concerns about their child. We serve all Lakewood. Dinners will be served from and 5 p.m. Connecting for Kids will be celebrating families, including those children with noon until 3:30 p.m. Each dinner includes The event also includes two special kindness with Facebook posts, and without formal diagnoses. CFK two pork chops, mashed potatoes and raffles: the first for a pearl necklace valued newsletter articles and website resources offers educational programs, support gravy, sauerkraut (optional), green at $400 donated by Marlen Jewelers and that provide families with tips for groups, a Parent Match Program and beans, applesauce, dinner roll, dessert, the second for a Cleveland Browns pack- teaching kindness and compassion numerous resources. and coffee. The cost for dinner tickets is age valued at $350 containing four tickets to their children. As part of this For more information about $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 5 to and a parking pass for the December 17th celebration, the organization is opening Connecting for Kids, visit: www. 12, and free for children age 4 and under. games versus the Baltimore Ravens. Tick- up nominations for the Kind Kid Award. connectingforkids.org, email: info@ Purchasing dinner tickets in advance is ets for both special raffles are limited to The Kind Kid Award is given to a child connectingforkids.org or call: 440-250-5563. strongly recommended for both dine-in 100 tickets at $5 each. under 13 years of age who demonstrates and for take-out dinners. A limited The Basket Raffle prizes include a kindness and compassion to peers, two St. James Anglican number of dinners will be available at dinner theater package of Beck Center key components of the Connecting for Catholic Church the door. Phone reservations (to be paid tickets and a $40 gift certificate to Kids Beyond the BenchSM Buddy Bench at the door) can be made by October Georgetown Restaurant; two $50 gift Training Program. The nomination should 22 by calling 216-228-1134 or 216-269- certificates to Luca Italian Cuisine; a include one or more specific examples acts 9801. Please note that any unclaimed $100 gift card to Tartine Bistro; a $50 of kindness performed by the nominee. reservations will be released for sale at 3 gift card to Angelo’s Pizza; a $50 gift The nomination deadline is p.m. on October 29. certificate to Clifton Cleaners; and November 1, 2017. To nominate a child, In addition to the delicious dinner, this many other baskets filled with treats, please fill out the online form found on event also features a Grand Raffle, a Split- gift cards, and many other great prizes. the organization’s website at https:// the-Pot drawing, the ever popular Basket The drawings for the Basket Raffle connectingforkids.org/Board-Awards. Raffle, door prizes, and sideboards. The will begin around 3 p.m. followed Every child nominated will receive a 1861 East 55th St. top prize in the Grand Raffle is $1,500 with by the Split-the Pot and Grand Raffle certificate to reinforce his or her actions. at Payne Ave. in Cleveland five additional prizes of $100 each. Tickets drawings. Winners need not be present. The child selected for the Kind Kid Sung Mass 10:30 a.m. Sundays for the Grand Raffle are $5 per ticket or Admission to the event is free and all Award will be publicly honored at the Consult our website for additional $25 for six tickets. The Split-the Pot draw- are welcome to attend. For a wonderful Connecting for Kids Winter Fundraiser information and services ing is a 60/40 split between the church and meal, great prizes, and good fellowship, on Friday, February 23, 2018. www.saintjamescleveland.com the winner; tickets for Split-the-Pot cost come to this event at Transfiguration About Connecting for Kids 216-431-3252 $1 per ticket or six tickets for $5. Winners Parish on Sunday, October 29th! Connecting for Kids (CFK) provides Come join us for a community education presentation: Orthotics for Seniors Wednesday, October 25, 2017 11:30 a.m. Come learn about the different types of body braces (leg, back, neck, AFO’s) and which ones are the most appropriate for your condition.

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Under this bond issue, the cost to Through my work with students The Tri-C Capital Plan – Issue 61 a homeowner with a home valued at for the college, I can attest to the great $100,000 is $1.46 a month. Visit www. value Cuyahoga Community College Vote For Tri-C VoteForTri-C.com to learn more about brings to the community and to the by Barbara Hueter a family-sustaining starting wage. the next 30 years for Tri-C, as reflected many, many lives it helps transform For the first time in 54 years, The investment in Tri-C benefits in Tri-C’s Capital Plan and Issue 61. You every day. Tri-C truly is where futures Cuyahoga Community College (Tri- the community as 85% of Tri-C also can sign up to volunteer, contribute, begin for thousands of county residents. C) will have a Capital Bond Issue on students remain to live and work in endorse or request a yard sign on the site. Please vote yes on Issue 61 and enable the ballot. The bond issue is solely the area – putting their newly gained If your organization would like to hear a Tri-C to further its commitment to us. dedicated to the facilities and buildings knowledge to work on behalf of speaker on Issue 61, please contact Katie Barbara Hueter is a Lakewood of Tri-C – which currently encompass Northeast Ohio businesses. Montgomery at 216.952.6146. Resident & Tri-C Student Advisor. 3.2M square feet under roof. Over 900,000 students have passed through Tri-C’s doors since Time For A New City Council 1963, and current annual attendance is by Bob Soltys that costs the government about $15,000. marijuana ordinance, the restrictions approximately 55,000 students. These The current Council’s latest Why so much? The SBI involves personal don’t help a prospective merchant numbers also point to the load Tri-C “accomplishment” - the Medical interviews of the applicant, relatives, attract customers. Can’t have a sign buildings and facilities carry on an Marijuana Ordinance - clearly shows former spouses, parents, references, that displays a marijuana plant or leaf. annual basis through ongoing usage. that each of the Council members is and at least five people named by the While I can understand the need to The bond issue funds will be out of touch with us common people, relatives. For example, a colleague who stay away from schools, the ordinance’s invested in the College facilities as laid that they don’t “get it,” and shouldn’t married a woman from a small village in goal of not creating a marijuana district out in a detailed Capital Plan: continue in office. South America, agents traveled as far as shows that the Council doesn’t give 61% of funds will be invested in While on its face the ordinance they could by air, then hiked two days to the people it’s supposed to represent existing buildings and facilities – some allows Medical Marijuana merchants, interview the woman’s family. credit for having any common sense. approaching 40 and 50 years old – that the unreasonable conditions and Does the Lakewood application Amsterdam’s Red Light and Marijuana are now in need of extensive renovation, outrageous application fee let the council process involve that? Probably not. districts don’t have higher crime rates expansion and upgrades to keep pace with members have their cake yet eat it too. Fingerprinting, a national agency check for than other parts of the city. changing technology as well as to keep “Oh yes, Lakewood now allows medical criminal activity, and perhaps a personal In addition to the marijuana students equipped with the tools needed marijuana,” they can say at campaign interview. Certainly not $25,000 worth ordinance, the Council’s vote on the for jobs and continued success. It’s also a appearances. But the $25,000 application of service. On the other end of the scale, Lakewood Hospital issue also shows that key part of Tri-C’s ongoing commitment fee will keep many if not all prospective applicants for a patent pay basic filing, they are out of touch and don’t represent to be good stewards of the community’s applicants from even applying. search and examination fees totaling the people who elected them. About 46 investment. A $25,000 application fee to sell $770, and the application is examined or so percent supported keeping the 39% of funds will be utilized medical marijuana? The question of by someone knowledgeable in science hospital, yet not one council member to add new facilities in areas where where the $25,000 goes aside, what do or engineering who probably earned an voted to keep the hospital. Spilt milk it Tri-C has identified job demand. A an applicant and the taxpayers get for advanced degree. Do the city bureaucrats is, but the numbers don’t add up. prime example – Tri-C will expand its $25,000? Applicants for a top secret who may review the medical marijuana Item last: The Council doesn’t Automotive Technology program – which security clearance in the military undergo application have similar expertise? always respond to other citizen requests Finally on the subject of the currently has 100% job placement, with a special background investigation (SBI) continued on page 15 Cut out and display in your window $

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Forum Give Lakewood A Chance by Betsy Voinovich didn’t make good on their deal? When that isn’t a real Emergency Room is more thing makes me sick and I’d like never to I have a friend who just moved to did our city government start giving away dangerous than having no Emergency hear about it again but I’m a parent and a Lakewood; she thinks it’s a great place our hospital and why? We don’t know, but room at all. citizen. This is going to be my children’s and it is, but this being an election year it began then. Meanwhile, our Council and mayor world. I have to try. It is my obligation to I had to tell her, it’s not as great as it Lakewood hospital was the biggest gave our bed licenses, equipment and understand what happened. I have to vote. once was. It was once a lot safer. We employer in Lakewood. When the hospital staff to Cleveland Clinic for their new Lakewood is now truly less safe. Not once had a city government that we closed we lost more than a thousand full service hospital in Avon, while telling to mention what’s going to happen to our could rely on to represent us and be jobs and yet Mayor Summers (who is citizens in Lakewood that if we needed a taxes when the loss of all those lost jobs truthful. We don’t have that now. still our mayor) and certain members of hospital, we could visit our beds out there, hits home. Lakewood is going to be seri- We once had a full service hospital council worked hard to convince us that if we could find transportation. Our own ously flawed until we replace the people with a real Emergency Room. We have a it was a good idea to get rid of it. They elected representatives did this to us. who did such a thing to the residents that mayor and a City Council who actively said it was failing. They said “health We were told Cleveland Clinic was they are supposed to represent. They are worked to close that hospital and were care was changing.” In other cities, city leaving, and no-one else wanted to run the supposed to care about our well being and not honest with Lakewood residents representatives fight hard to keep their hospital, we would be left with an empty our quality of life. about why. With records requests and number one job provider, but not here. building. This was also untrue. There Tom Bullock is running for reviews of financial records we know a What is worse, is that right now, if was a contract with Cleveland Clinic re-election. He worked very hard to close lot of things now that we didn’t know you, or someone in your family, starts to until 2026 that the Clinic had to honor. Lakewood Hospital, both as a Council when the hospital was closed. The facts have what you think might be a stroke or To break it, they would have had to pay person and as a member of the Lakewood that I refer to in this article are not heart attack, or a serious accident, like a lot of money that would have made the Hospital Association. Cindy Marx and theories in a battle over whether to save with a chainsaw, or blowing up an M80 next manager of Lakewood hospital very Ryan Nowlin (along with Bullock) the hospital or not. At this late date all of in Lakewood, you’re in trouble. Since our happy, and in fact, Metro had made an prevented the public from understanding this information is backed up by records “Emergency Room” isn’t attached to a offer to run our hospital, which included what was happening in the days leading that at the time were kept from the hospital, you can’t be rushed into surgery. investing $100 million, saving 800 jobs up to the giving away of the hospital, public by our own representatives, three If the EMTs take you to Lakewood’s and replacing services we had lost. That and then, along with Bullock, voted of whom are running for re-election. If “ER,” you’re going to have to be offer was rebuffed by the city, and hidden to get rid of the hospital. They, as our you are new to Lakewood and don’t have transferred to a hospital, losing valuable from the public. There was never any representatives, at the very least, owe us an time to read the rest of this, here are some time, possibly losing your life, yet many danger of an empty building. explanation as to why they did this. They of the records obtained by freedom of have been taken there when experiencing There are people in Lakewood have never explained and now, in election information requests, visit these links. stroke symptoms, etc instead of straight who still think the hospital was failing, season, don’t want to discuss it at all. They http://www.lakewoodobserver.com/ to a hospital like Fairview. So should you and “healthcare is changing” etc, and certainly aren’t speaking with pride about forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=24221 get someone to drive you to Fairview? I sympathize with them. Who wants the new Family Health Center. http://www.lakewoodobserver.com/ But Fairview’s ER is often overcrowded to believe something so ugly could We have a chance to vote these forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=24233 since Lakewood’s real ER closed. Plus happen to us at the hands of our own representatives out of office for truly http://www.lakewoodobserver.com/ it’s dangerous not to get an ambulance, representatives? The mayor has been very not doing their jobs. We have to do forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=24246 many lifesaving procedures can be nice to me and my family. I think he must what we can to get a fresh start on Some background for newcomers: performed in an ambulance. When we have inherited a nightmare and has never taking care of our city and trying to The city of Lakewood has had its own had a real ER in Lakewood, it was so close had the chance to be the kind of mayor make it back into a place that respects community hospital since 1907. When you could often beat the ambulance to who could fight for his city. The whole the people who live here. Lakewood Hospital closed (in February Lakewood’s ER. 2016) it was being managed (but was The security of knowing what to not owned) by the Cleveland Clinic. do when there is an emergency in your The hospital was not failing when household in Lakewood is gone. That I’m With Tristan it closed. We were told by our own city security was one of the best things about To the Editor: giveaway of City assets and thinly officials that it was failing. It was solidly Lakewood, one of the reasons people I am voting for Tristan Rader for disguised discrimantory laws such as in the black. It had no debt. It made less moved here, for over a hundred years. Lakewood Council at Large. breed specific ordinances. money than it once did, because under the Our mayor and city council have Forty years ago I was one of I have watched Tristan Rader Ed FitzGerald administration, the high- told us that we are lucky to be getting a the co-founders of the Lakewood on the campaign trail. He first of level trauma ER, the pediatric and cardiac Cleveland Clinic “Family Health Center” Democratic Club. The organizers all recognizes these kinds of issues. units, which were all money-makers, were in place of our hospital. It is basically a of the Club felt that Lakewood was Secondly, he has logically thought moved to Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview doctor’s office. Its “ER” can set a broken facing a crossroad and progressive them through with a fresh look and a Hospital in exchange for Cleveland Clinic arm and do stitches, but they can’t do Democrats had to organize in order respectful recognition of our past. providing Lakewood with “Centers for anything to help anyone who is seriously to put our agenda out to the public It’s time that we in Lakewood Excellence” which never materialized. ill. I have actually been reprimanded by a and elect Democrats to Lakewood catch up with our future again! Why didn’t the mayor or council at the doctor there for bringing in a friend who offices. In that effort I think we have I’m with Charlie and I’m voting for time, which included current council-at- needed more serious care. The doctor been largely successful to the benefit Tristan Rader. large candidate Tom Bullock, question WORKING THERE told me, “You never of Lakewood. this or ask that our departments be should have brought him here.” Having Today I think we still face some Sincerely, brought back since Cleveland Clinic a sign that says “Emergency” for a facility significant issues such as a massive Stan Austin

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Forum Bullock, Nowlin And Marx Voted Against Lakewood— It’s Time For Lakewood To Vote Against Them by Brian Essi Hospital first became public in 2015, lawsuit establish that Bullock, Marx What makes the new revela- Back in 2015 and again in early 2016, I’ve spent more than 4,000 uncompen- and Nowlin have: tions so troublesome for the future of Councilmembers Tom Bullock, Ryan sated hours pursuing public records, • Participated and supported a Lakewood and the credibility of these Nowlin and Cindy Marx voted to close and researching and writing about the government that concealed inculpa- politicians is that: Lakewood Hospital and give away for corrupt governmental process that led tory records of ongoing government • Bullock sat as our Trustee on the free more than $100 million in money to what some have referred to as the wrongdoing for political purposes. Hospital Board for years and says he and property that belonged to Lakewood “Grandest Scandal” in Lakewood his- • Participated in widespread vio- kept Nowlin and Marx apprised of all citizens. The hospital was Lakewood’s tory. In fact, I am currently the plaintiff lations of the Open Meeting Laws of this plotting throughout the process largest employer and largest charity, pro- in the State of Ohio, Ex Relator Brian (Sunshine Laws) to hide critical facts that was hidden from the public---Re- viding annual taxes, rent and charitable Essi v City of Lakewood which has been about the giveaway from the public---All cords also prove Bullock secretly gave services in excess of $9 million per year pending since June 2016 seeking the pub- three are still defendants in a case pend- the Clinic the heads-up on questions in before all three voted AGAINST the inter- lic’s records of what Bullock, Nowlin, ing before the Ohio Supreme Court. advance of public forums where Clinic est of Lakewood taxpayers and AGAINST Marx and others did to our city. • Violated Lakewood’s home rule officials were to speak. Lakewood’s most vulnerable citizens. The previously concealed public and public bidding laws to give away • Marx was told in November 2013 Since the plan to close Lakewood records released so far in the ongoing public assets at a $100 million loss. that the hospital would be closing, but • Had access to information that did nothing publicly or proactive with Metro Health Systems’ superior pro- that knowledge—apparently remain- NOW OPEN SUNDAYS! posal would’ve provided approximately ing passive--at the expense of the most $200 million to Lakewood taxpayers vulnerable among us and taxpayers. over the next 10 years, saved 800 jobs, • Nowlin claimed that the Clin- maintained a full service acute care ic’s proposed Emergency Room hospital and Emergency Room and “represented the ONLY way to ensure would’ve continued millions of dollars the uninterrupted delivery of emer- annually in charity care. gency healthcare service in our city” • Helped conceal records showing when records prove he knew that Metro that Cleveland Clinic wasn’t interested was interested in establishing a real in caring for Lakewood’s population Emergency Room but was never asked. and it really didn’t want to maintain Bullock, Nowlin and Marx voted a real emergency room in Lakewood AGAINST us. longterm—Each official stated other- It’s time for us to VOTE AGAINST wise when they voted for the Clinic and THEM and the dangerous government AGAINST Lakewood. they support. Why I Support Meghan George For City Council by Dan Finlin pledges to support funding to return I am in support of Meghan F. this essential facility back to working George for Lakewood City Council. order. Her sponsorship of issues such as This is for a number of reasons. this has led to her endorsement by the First and foremost, Meghan is one of hard-working safety forces of Fraternal the most honest and trustworthy people Order of Police Lodge 25 and Lakewood I know. We need people in office who Association of Firefighters Local 382. have integrity and are willing to put the I want Lakewood to continue to be public good ahead of personal gain. We a destination for people of all ages, back- may not always agree on every single grounds, lifestyles, and values. Providing issue, but truth and transparency in our services, attracting home buyers, and elected officials supersedes any policy growing existing businesses is a delicate disagreement we may have. undertaking; especially while keeping Meghan believes in safety first. She taxes in line. Meghan’s professional back- understands the basic function of local ground in the private sector gives her government is to provide for the safety of real-world experience in balancing all of its residents. To do this our safety forces these pieces. need training, resources, and support. Meghan, as a lifelong Lakewood For example; the Lakewood Police resident, recognizes the importance firing range is out of service. Meghan continued on next page

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Lakewood Living On November 4th LakewoodAlive To Host “Knowing Your Home: Kitchen Remodeling” Workshop by Matt Bixenstine LakewoodAlive will host maintenance educational program will to get the most bang for your buck, Undertaking a kitchen remodel “Knowing Your Home: Kitchen delve into remodeling best practices, since kitchen remodeling tends to can be both exciting and stressful. If Remodeling” on Saturday, November focusing on the process of refurbishing be a pricey endeavor. “Knowing you’re cooking up a plan to reimagine 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Cleveland your kitchen from start to finish. Your Home: Kitchen Remodeling” this ever-important room within your Lumber Company (9410 Madison Led by local experts, this aims to remove the guesswork from home, then you won’t want to miss our Avenue in Cleveland). The 15th workshop will cover the construction the process and enable you to work upcoming workshop. workshop of 2017 for this popular home process, what to expect and ways smarter in order to achieve the results you want within your timeline and My Gap Year budget. To reserve your free spot, call 216- 521-0655. Visit LakewoodAlive.org for Taking A Gap Year more information. by Lina Probst agree. In Germany, most students have there are also many differences. Almost Now in its fourth year, Before I graduated from high to arrange their own housing, unlike every day I discover something new LakewoodAlive’s “Knowing Your school this year, I decided that I here in the United States. I’m fairly sure and get to know more about the United Home” series draws hundreds of wouldn’t go to college right away. Like that I will study journalism and before States and its citizens. And since my attendees annually. Our workshop many other students, I wanted to take starting with that and taking the risk curiosity is comparable to my obsession series is generously supported by: a gap year first. In Germany, this is a of regretting it later I wanted to take with chocolate chip cookies (endless!), I Citizens Bank, City of Lakewood, very common thing to do. Here in the some time for myself first. I want to feel never stop exploring. Cleveland Lumber Company, Fifth United States, many people have asked confident that this is the right thing for Being here and enjoying your way Third Bank, First Federal Lakewood, me about my plans and showed their me to do. Taking some time to figure of life has taught me a great deal. I’ve PNC, Remax Beyond 2000, The approval when I told them about my out what else I’m interested in and to became more patient, less shy, more University of Akron Lakewood and personal gap year. Their interest is the gain some experience seems like the confident, and more independent. Third Federal Savings & Loan. reason why I’m writing this article. right thing to do. Moreover I love the Traveling alone or without friends and In lieu of charging for these Why did I make this decision? First, idea of living abroad for a while. That’s family causes me to step out of my events, we are asking participants to I’m very young for my grade and I didn’t why I am here today and I’ve learned well-known habits. It encourages me consider either making a donation to want to start college at 17 years old. It’s so much in the past three months. to try new things. Surrounding myself LakewoodAlive or bringing canned much easier to organize an apartment Although the German and American with people from another culture foods or other non-perishable items for when you’re an adult, as most would cultures are similar in some aspects, opened my mindset and gave me a donation to the Lakewood Community better understanding of the world I live Services Center. We appreciate your in. This list could go on forever, but I support. think you get what I’m saying. So let Matt Bixenstine is the Marketing Time For A New City Council me just add one last thing: taking a gap & Development Manager for due to intersection blockers knows continued from page 12 year enables me to step out my comfort LakewoodAlive. He enjoys all things to do what’s best for the city. Two years nothing was done. zone every day. And I am 100% serious Lakewood, especially walking hisbasset ago I sent a letter to every council It’s time for some leadership when I say that so far this has been one hound through Madison Park. member suggesting the City draw a on the Council. Three exceptional of the best decisions in my life. box around the intersection of Detroit candidates have stepped up to plate: Road and Warren Avenue, and make it Brian Taubman, Meghan George, and a traffic offense to be in the box on a Tristan Rader. Let’s give them a turn at Lakewood’s #1 choice for interior and exterior red light. Only Mr. Nowlin responded. bat. Thank you. painting Although the Mayor said they’d act on Bob Soltys is a Lakewood resident it, anyone who’s stuck on a green light and a former Navy Officer.

Why I Support Meghan George For City Council lawn care • maintenance continued from previous page standing Lakewood history provides of maintaining Lakewood’s century context to how city policies were formed, Serving Northeast flower beds • gardens old house stock. This entails strict, but as well as guides an elected official’s per- Ohio Homeowners yard clean ups fair, code enforcement. As a Lakewood spective on how to best refine, change or since 1975 pruning • trimming homeowner, she fully understands retain those policies. shrub & hedge installation how the overall condition of our city Meghan George is smart, energetic, Quality Painting. THAT’S ALL WE DO! impacts the value of individual homes. and completely dedicated to Lakewood. Improve your Meghan appreciates Lakewood I’ll conclude by encouraging you all to join curb appeal! history. Coincidentally her childhood me and my friends in supporting Meghan Call us at home on Rosalie Avenue was the home F. George for Lakewood City Council. 216-529-0360 www.yardistlandscaping.com to Margaret Manor Butler, founder of You can vote for up to three candidates so for a Free Consultation! Like us on Facebook! the Lakewood Historical Society. Under- make Meghan one of your choices. neubertpainting.com Member of Lakewood Chamber of Commerce

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