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Volume 7, Issue 18, September 6, 2011 Lakewood And The Nation Remembers 9-11 Anniversary Fallen Firefighter Memorial Set For September 11 by Melissa Garrett on Sunday, September 11, 2011 rial created by using two steel The City of Lakewood will at 9:11 AM at Fire Station #1, beams from the World Trade hold its annual Fallen Fire- 14601 Madison Avenue. At this Center will be unveiled. fighter Memorial Ceremony special ceremony, a new memo- “We are honored to have a

The Lakewood Fire Deparment had asked the media to keep the final design and images under wraps until after the ceremony. We respect what they do for us, so follow the QR code to the final photos on Sept. 11. piece of the World Trade Center sacrifice in the line of duty, we serve as the centerpiece for our pay tribute to the heroes who new memorial,” stated Mayor lost their lives ten years ago in Mike Summers. “As we honor the September 11 attacks. This those who gave the ultimate memorial stands as a permanent Members of the Lakewood Fire Department with the World Trade Center Beams remembrance of those who gave their lives for our country.” Lakewood’s annual Fallen Lakewood Students Helped Shape 9-11 Memorial Firefighter Memorial Ceremony by Christine Gordillo sary of that tragic day, students The design for the memo- years ago in Amy Sedlak’s honors those who have lost their When the Lakewood Fire and staff from Lakewood High rial, which features two steel Art 4 class at LHS and retired lives in the line of duty and this Department unveils its memo- School and the West Shore beams from the World Trade teacher Joan Pitchler’s Interac- year will pay special tribute to rial to the fallen firefighters Career-Technical District will Center as its centerpiece, is a tive Media class at West Shore, those who lost their lives during of 9-11 at its Madison Avenue have reason to stand tall with melding of design ideas sub- housed at LHS. the September 11 attacks. All on- station on the 10th anniver- pride as well. mitted by students nearly two Lakewood Fire Marshal duty fire personnel will gather Tim Dunphy, an LHS graduate, with fire apparatus at the site of 2011 Brake 4 Kids Campaign approached the high school in the new Firefighter Memorial in the spring of 2010 about get- front of the station. The cere- by Julie Derrick middle schools on Sept. 6, or Elementary School PTO, Jen ting art students involved in mony will feature the Cleveland Pedestrian/motor vehicle at Geiger’s Sporting Goods and Williams, Jim and Amanda the project. “We wanted to Fire Department Color Guard, incidents are a problem, with Steve Barry Buick. Pido and Family, Kristine Pag- make this a community proj- the American Legion Honor more than 80 kids being hit When & where should I suyoin for Lakewood Schools ect,” Dunphy said, “and I knew Guard, the Lakewood Fire by cars in the U.S. every day. post my sign? Brake 4 Kids™ Committee, Lakewood City early on we wanted the Schools Department Honor Guard, the Lakewood Early Childhood signs may be posted on tree Council Member Brian Pow- involved somehow.” Lakewood High School Ranger PTA (LECPTA) is sponsoring lawns beginning on the first continued on page 9 continued on page 9 Marching Band and the Red its ninth consecutive year with day of school and may remain Hackle Pipes & Drums. After our annual speed awareness there for the entire month Rangers Varsity Impress the ceremony, the Fire Depart- program titled Brake 4 Kids™. of September, thanks to City ment will host an Open House This program aims to remind Council Resolution #7782- In Opener (41-6) with refreshments. drivers to slow down now that 03, declaring the month of Planning for the memorial school has resumed, by asking September as “Speed Aware- began in 2009 when a commit- residents and businesses (espe- ness Month for the City of tee of Lakewood firefighters was cially those near schools) to Lakewood.” After that time, formed to discuss a new memo- post Brake 4 Kids™ tree lawn please remove the signs from rial. In 2010, the Port Authority of signs. The City of Lakewood your tree lawn. You may con- New York and New Jersey began has seen a reduced number tinue to display the signs on accepting requests for artifacts of pedestrian/motor vehicle your lawn proper or save your from the World Trade Cen- injuries since the inception of sign to use next year. continued on page 16 Brake 4 Kids™. We believe the This program is made pos- Brake 4 Kids™ signs have con- sible by LECPTA and Lakewood tributed significantly to this Council of PTAs. Many thanks decrease. to our generous sponsor dona- Where can I get my sign? tions from Geiger’s Sporting The signs are free and can be Goods, Steve Barry Buick, Pil- photo by Randy Varcho obtained at the Lakewood lars of Lakewood, Garfield Community Festival at Mad- Middle School PTSA, Grant ison Park on Sept. 10, at Elementary School PTA, Hard- LHS senior quarterback Aturo Morgan carries for the score to com- Lakewood elementary and ing Middle School PTSA, Hayes plete a 67-yard first quarter drive during the Rangers 41-6 victory over the Lincoln-West Wolverines at Ranger Stadium, Fri., Aug. 26. Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 7, Issue 18 September 6, 2011

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Thursday, Sept. 8 Lakewood Community Festival Monday, Sept. 12 authorized under the Ohio Medicaid rules, including the myths about the new Chamber of Commerce Network- 11 AM - 5 PM, Madison Park, Stages of Senior Care Educa- Medicaid laws. Tuesday, 1 Night. Regis- ing Event: Mad Men Business 13029 Madison Ave. tional Workshop tration is required. $15. For info on this or After Hours & Cocktail Party See Page 3 for details. 6:30 - 7:30 PM, 1341 Marlowe Ave any other recreation program (216) 529- Get Teachers Fully Charged for Explore the different options you and 4081 or www.lakewoodrecreation.com. 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Three Birds, Back to School! your loved ones have when it’s time for 18515 Detroit Ave. more assistance. Learn what is right September is all about building 9 AM - 10 PM, All Drug Marts Wednesday, Sept. 14 awareness and marketing your business Help Cleveland teachers get “fully for you! A representative from North- LAST Wednesday Farmers at the Lakewood COC, so what better charged” this school year by donating westerly Assisted Living, Hospice of the theme than a Mad Men cocktail party? new school supplies valued at a $10 mini- Western Reserve, Normandy Retirement Market Whether you are a fan of the show or not, mum Sat., Sept. 10 and receive a FREE Skilled Nursing, Infinity Home Health 10 AM - 1 PM, Kauffman Park join the fun and enjoy the 60’s advertis- voucher to any weeknight performance Services, and Home Instead Senior Care Parking Lot ing agency vibe with networking and of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bai- will speak about their services and how Lakewood Recreation offers cocktails. Appetizers and candy ciga- ley® Presents Fully ChargedSM – playing they can assist you. Coffee and pastries rettes are on the house. 60’s cocktails at Quicken Loans Arena Oct. 19-23! All new T’ai Chi Ch’uan Class will be provided. RSVP to Annette Kelly Happy Hour prices! Mad Men-inspired school supplies collected will be donated 7 PM - 8:30 PM, Lincoln El- drawings! Bring plenty of business cards. to Cleveland Kids in Need Resource by September 9th. 216-927-4395. See ad for more events on Page 13. ementary, 15615 Clifton Blvd. Lakewood Park Historic Marker Center. Vouchers available while sup- T’ai Chi is an ancient Chinese mar- plies last (limit two vouchers per family). Dedication Ceremony tial art of meditation in motion. This Vouchers are good for any weeknight course includes the first half of the 108 5:30 PM, Lakewood Park, performance excluding Friday evening Tuesday, Sept. 13 movement routine. Gain better balance, and can be exchanged for a ticket at the Lake Ave. Lakefront Concert flexibitity and concentration. No experi- See Page 3 story. Quicken Loans Arena Box Office. ence necessary. 8 Weeks. Residents $65/ 1 - 2:30 PM, Lower Edgewater Prostate Cancer Support Group YMCA Fall Soccer Kick-Off Non-Residents $75. 1 - 4 PM, West Park Family Park at the beach. Quarterly Meeting In recognition of National Assisted Adult Ballet Class YMCA Living Week, Friends of Edgewater State 8 - 9 PM, Lakewood High 6:30 - 8 PM, The Gathering Place 15501 Lorain Ave., Cleveland Park present a Lakefront Concert featur- School Dance Room, West, 800 Sharon Dr. Westlake Practice and league games will be ing the Fairview Park Swing Band. There This drop-in group offers informa- held at the West Park-Fairview Fam- will be a presentation about the history 14100 Franklin Blvd. tion and support for men facing prostate ily YMCA, and will group participating of Edgewater Park at 1:15pm. The band Enjoy an hour improving your cancer. Robert Abouassaly, MD will give children by the following age groups: 3-5, will play from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. All strength, endurance, and corridination treatment updates to those in attendance. 6-8, and 9-11. Games will be between are invited. The pavilion and pathways while doing ballet. You will use the basic 1pm-4pm. The price will be $30 for are paved. Picnic table seating is on-site. ballet techniques consisting of barre, YMCA members and $70 for YMCA Restrooms are conveniently located. stretching, posture improvements and Friday, September 9 performance skills. 8 Weeks. Residents program members. You can register for Compost Seminar and Bin Sale Got Green? Lakewood Commu- the league at the Lakewood, West Park, $50/Non-Residents $60. or West Shore YMCA’s, or contact Mark 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Woman’s Club Registration is required for both nity Service Ctr. Benefit programs. For more info on any other Edwards for more information (216-521- Pavilion, Lakewood Park, 6 - 10 PM, Madison Park, 8400) recreation program please contact 529- 14532 Lake Ave. 4081 or www.lakewoodrecreation.com 13201 Madison Ave. GLarts Fest 2011: A Fest for the Learn how to compost your house- An earth to table event to benefit Arts hold yard waste and food scraps. Seminar Many more listings at Lakewood Community Services Ctr. conducted by the Cuyahoga County Menu by Chef Jonathon Sawyer, music 2 PM - 1 AM, 117th & Detroit Solid Waste District. To register, call www.lakewoodobserver.com by Kristine Jackson and KJ Blues. Got Ave. block. Lakewood Refuse and Recycling at (216) Green? Celebrates LCSC’s 29 year role Venues include The Hi-Fi, The Sym- 252-4322 or email refuse@lakewoodoh. in supporting the community and posium and The 5 O’Clock. Featuring net. Compost bins will be available for reaffirms the power of the unique part- Local Artists and Musicians at 3 differ- sale after the seminar. nership between the City of Lakewood, ent venues and a Chalk Walk (sponsored Lakewood High School, and LCSC in by Virginia Marti College)from 1 to 5pm Top 10 Medicaid Planning Mis- creating a collaborative model for a com- between these venues. ALL AGES WEL- takes munity garden in a public space. Event COME! Tickets $10 presale/ $15 at the 7 - 8 PM, Garfield Middle tickets are $75 until August 26th and door. 21 and under +$3 cover charge. If $85 after that date. Event tickets and you are an artist or musician and would School,13114 Detroit Ave. Course will cover the top 10 mistakes raffle tickets can be purchased online at like to be a part of the show, please con- families make regarding Medicaid and lcsclakewood.org, by phone at 216-226- tact us asap- spots are filling fast! 6466 or at LCSC at 14230 Madison Ave. long-term care issues. 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Lakewood News Dedication Set For Lakewood Park Historical Marker by Melissa Garrett patterns found throughout Lakewood enables Ohioans to commemorate and In addition to support from the On Thursday, September 8 at 5:30 (formerly Rockport Township). The his- celebrate local history and to learn more City of Lakewood, the marker was p.m., an Ohio Historical Marker com- tory of the property can be separated into about the state. Designed to be permanent funded by a grant from Cuyahoga Arts memorating the history of Lakewood distinct periods of significance: The Early and highly visible, the historic markers are and Culture. The Lakewood Histori- Park will be dedicated in Lakewood Park History; The Rhodes Era; Early Civic Era; large cast-aluminum signs that tell stories cal Society receives public support with in Lakewood, Ohio. A small reception and Current Civic Use. about aspects of Ohio’s history. To date, local tax dollars from Cuyahoga Arts will immediately follow the dedication. Administered by the Ohio Historical there are more than 1,000 Ohio Historical & Culture, to preserve and enrich our The public is invited to both events. Society, the Historical Markers program Markers throughout the state. region’s artistic and cultural heritage. Any current resident of Lakewood, Ohio is familiar with the spacious park on Lake Erie which is the site of Don’t Miss The Lakewood Community so many family and community events each year. Fewer, however, are aware Festival On September 10 of the various roles this piece of land has played in the history and develop- by Melissa Garrett Pop Tarts, Riley Brothers Band and more. kielbasa and sauerkraut, corn, pizza, ment of the city. Lakewood Park has The Lakewood Community Festi- The festivities will include craft french fries, funnel cakes, Vietnam- a rich history. First owned by a note- val takes place on Saturday, September and game booths, pony rides, children’s ese cuisine and more. An assortment worthy early settler family, the parcel 10, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at games, Alpacas from the Starburst Suri of traditional ethnic baked goods and later became the home for a member Madison Park, 13029 Madison Avenue. Alpaca Ranch, Euclid Beach Rocket other desserts will be available. of a renowned Cleveland family who The festival celebrates community, cul- Car, and the Lake Erie Nature Center. The festival, sponsored by the hosted celebrated guests on this grand tural heritage and families. It is a day of If you’ve been to festival, you know that Lakewood Community Festival, Inc. estate. Then it entered an extended fun and activities for everyone. one of the highlights of the festival is and the City of Lakewood, is tradi- period of civic use as a hospital annex, The day will begin with a Flag Rais- the variety of delectable foods to choose tionally the last event of the summer. the center of Lakewood’s government, ing Ceremony at 11:00 AM by various from and you will not be disappointed Proceeds from the festival will be an educational asset and a public park. military organizations. Entertainment for this year. Some of the delicious offer- donated to various local organizations. The evolution of the property reflects the day will include Silhouette Dance Stu- ings include stuffed cabbage, pierogies, In the event of rain, the festival will be the changing settlement and development dio, Edelweiss 5, The Polka Pirates, The potato cakes, cabbage and noodles, held on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Annual Lakewood Family Collaborative Kick-Off Luncheon by Kristine Pagsuyoin These were the questions posed to blocks” of a community. As you can communities where all of the stake- If you could build a community the members of the Lakewood Family imagine, many types of communities holders were represented equally. The from scratch what would your com- Collaborative at their June meeting. were created. activity brought forth dialogue about munity look like? Who would be the Members were divided into several However, as each group shared how communities have the potential members of your community and what groups and given wooden building their vision with each other it became to be stronger when members of the would you provide for them? blocks to represent the “building clear that all of the groups created community work toward acceptance of one another through building relation- ships. Meet The Candidates Night: The Lakewood Family Col- laborative (Collab) is a network of organizations, businesses, agencies, What’s Your Question? and dedicated individuals working by Christina McCallum does/should the school board decide Sample 4: The Lakewood School together to enable children, youth, and Planning continues for what’s most important? District teachers and school board families to thrive and be successful Lakewood Council of PTAs’ Septem- Sample 2: In what ways have you have had a good relationship in the members of the Lakewood commu- ber 28 “Meet the Candidates Night.” reached out to the community with past, negotiating contracts that have nity. The Collab gathers once a month The August 23, 2011 Observer arti- your campaign and how will you helped to keep costs under control. (every 4th Thursday) to be educated cle which announced this event engage the community if elected? Senate Bill 5 would strengthen the about resources that are available to and requested that residents submit Sample 3: Although Lakewood Board’s negotiating power by weak- help kids and families become success- questions for candidates also stated City Schools was recently rated as ening the role of the teachers’ union. ful in our community. that sample questions would be pub- an Excellent school district, signifi- Would you vote to retain SB 5, or to In addition, Collab committees lished in this Observer. Following cant differences among economic overturn it in the November referen- work to help out the Lakewood com- are some of the questions received and cultural groups still exist. What dum? And why? munity by sponsoring activities such to date. can the District do to continue the If you have questions for can- as the Lakewood School Supplies Ini- Sample 1: With one or two meet- overall success in academic achieve- didates about topics not covered tiative, Job Seeker Workshops, and by ings a month, all school boards are ment while significantly closing the here, or would like greater expan- promoting Adoption and Foster Care limited in what they can do. How achievement gap? sion on the topics mentioned above, Awareness. please email questions to ptacoun- The next Collab meeting is the [email protected] or mail them to annual Kick-Off Luncheon scheduled Slife Heating and Cooling Lakewood Council of PTAs, 1470 for Thursday, September, 22nd at the Lakewood’s Finest Warren Road, Lakewood, OH 44107 Lakewood Women’s Pavilion. Each by Friday, September 16, 2011. Ques- in HVAC Installation, month The Collab will “spotlight” tions will be reviewed to eliminate an organization or member of our Repair & Maintenance... duplication and to group questions community. This month the “spot- by theme. Thank you for your con- light” will be on the Lakewood City “That’s What All The People Say!” tributions. Schools. Please join us as we welcome new superintendent Jeff Patterson who will talk about our schools, goals, and the exciting future of the district. Net- working and lunch begins at 12:30pm with the presentation and discussion Serving Lakewood For 20 Years! from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. To RSVP, or learn more about Slife Heating & Cooling this event and the Lakewood Family Collaborative, email lakewoodfamily- [email protected]. Or, call 529-6868. All are welcome.

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Lakewood News Musings Of Seneca Falls In Celebration Of U.S. Women’s Right To Vote by Nickie Antonio, State inspirational, but I also found it sober- fair elections, where each and every vote cally reduced. Representative, Ohio HD 13 ing to tour the landmarks and listen counts comes via House Bill 194, coined The ability of counties to provide I had the opportunity to spend some to the young park ranger who made the Voter Suppression Bill. I opposed return postage on vote-by-mail ballots time in Seneca Falls, New York this sum- “our story” come alive in the Method- and voted against this bill, which many will be eliminated. mer. It was my third visit to this “must ist meeting hall that hosted the historic believe was intended to, and will, sup- Poll workers would not be required do” destination for all feminist pilgrims gathering of the first Women’s Rights press the vote of many Ohioans in the to tell voters that they are in the wrong in search of a few hours of inspiration Convention 163 years ago. Sobering upcoming November elections and precinct, and that their ballots will not and immersion in our women’s rights because on the same day that I toured beyond. There is a citizen movement to be counted if they vote at an incorrect history. Seneca Falls is home to the the birthplace of the organized move- repeal HB194 through referendum that I location. Women’s Rights National Historic Park, ment for women’s suffrage in the United wholeheartedly support, because we citi- As we acknowledge gratitude to National Women’s Hall of Fame, and the States, I thought about how precious our zens should never propose limiting the those courageous activists for our right historic home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, right to vote is and how rarely we think power of one individual and one vote. to cast our ballot and vote as full citizens, human rights activist and convener of of those courageous souls, men and HB194 has many burdensome we must also pledge to protect and guard the first Women’s Rights Convention in women, who worked so diligently and and confusing elements which seem this precious right that those before us Seneca Falls back in July of 1848. bravely against numerous odds to make to be aimed at a disenfranchisement of were willing to die to save. We should all I felt a twinge of nostalgia remem- full citizenship for women a reality. This voters rather than a reform for good. take a page from our “herstory” and do bering my second visit in the 1990’s reality of full citizenship transpired Thanks to statewide public servants everything that we can to preserve our with our daughters Ariel and Stacey, over a course of 72 years, until women, such as former Secretary of State Jen- right to vote and to have every vote count. who were about 9 and 8 years old, at long last, won the right to vote with nifer Brunner, Ohio has made great Today that means that Ohioans must respectively, at the time. That visit was the passage of the nineteenth amend- strides for the better since the days of educate themselves about HB194 and a wonderful opportunity to expose ment to the Constitution of the United long lines and hours of waiting time sign the petition to repeal this attack on our girls to the powerful “herstory” States on August 26th, 1920. Through in 2004. Unfortunately, HB194 would our fundamental right to vote. We owe of the fight for women’s equality and the nineteenth amendment, women are turn the clock back on these advances. this to ourselves and we owe this to our learn of the historic first steps made provided the precious status of citizen A few details from HB194 include: children who are the voters of tomorrow. at Seneca Falls. That first Women’s because the right to vote and have that A vote will be invalidated where a For more information regarding HB Rights Convention was an example of vote count is a right afforded to us as full voter properly marks the ballot in sup- 194 please visit the League of Women the determination and tenacity of the citizens under the law. port of a particular candidate, but also Voters’ website to read their release, human spirit accomplished through I find it ironic that the State of Ohio writes in the name of that same candi- “League of Women Voters of Ohio Sup- the collective work to both abolish is currently embroiled in a challenge to date. ports Referendum on Elections Reform slavery and fight for the voting rights that sacred right of citizenship that our Satellite voting locations are elim- Legislation”. (From http://www.lwvohio. of all men and all women. foremothers and forefathers fought so inated for early voting and the time org, click on the “In the News” tab and go This summer’s trip was certainly hard to secure. This challenge to free, allotted for early voting will be drasti- to press releases.) Lakewood Resident Valerie Lyons Inducted Into The Ohio Women’s Hall Of Fame by Linda Hengst Welcoming the inductees and Valerie J. Lyons and Linda S. guests was Linda R. Hengst, Executive Noelker were inducted into the Ohio Director of the Ohioana Library Asso- Women’s Hall of Fame (OWHF), ciation. Master of Ceremonies, Sharon August 25, 2011, in the Atrium of the D. Howard, Director of Marketing and Ohio Statehouse last Thursday. Communications at Dayton Devel- Lyons, nominated for her contri- opment Coalition and 2009 OWHF butions in Science, is the Chief of the inductee, spoke while Dorothy O. Power and In-Space Propulsion Divi- Jackson, retired Deputy-Mayor, City sion of the National Aeronautics and of Akron, and 1990 OWHF inductee, Space Administration’s (NASA) John interpreted for the hearing impaired. H. Glenn Research Center in Cleve- OWHF was established in 1978 by land. The Division performs research the Women’s Division of Employment and technology development for services, now part of the Ohio Depart- aerospace power systems including ment of Job and Family Services. batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, Stirling The 2011 inductees will be join- convertors, and power electronics. She ing more than 400 members of OWHF is also the founder and director of an which include famous Ohioans such Valerie Lyons 2011 Inductee into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame Aerospace Science Summer Camp for as actors Doris Day and Hallie Berry, nominated for her contributions in children ages 10 through 15. artists Maya Lin and Ann Hamilton, Science and Education. Kleia R. Luck- Noelker, nominated for her con- journalists Christine Brennan, Gail ner, Lucas County, nominated for her tributions in Community Service and Collins, and Erma Bombeck, authors contributions in Health Service and Timothy P. Laskey Law, and Carrie Vonderhaar, Hamilton Health Service, is a highly accom- Harriet Beecher Stowe, Toni Morri- certified public accountant plished and respected professional in son, Rita Dove, Lois Lenski, and other County, nominated for her contribu- the field of gerontological research, extraordinary women. tions in the Arts and Conservation. policies, and service. She joined the Other inducted into the 2011 The Ohioana Library coordinated Tax Preparation & Benjamin Rose Institute in 1974 as a OWHF: Cheryl A. Boyce, Franklin the nomination, selection, and induc- research analyst and gradually assumed County, nominated for her contribu- tion program for 2011. It also holds the Accounting Services positions of greater responsibility. Her tions to Health Services. Elizabeth H. records of the members of the OWHF contributions have addressed critical Flick, Franklin County, nominated for where they are accessible to researchers individual • small business service concerns of older adults and her contributions to Community and and the general public. corporate • estate their families and offer avenues for Military Service. Frances Ellen Watkins More information about the creative delivery of services at the local, Harper, Franklin County, nominated women in the Ohio Women’s Hall of 12511 Madison Avenue state, and national levels. for her contributions to Cultural Activ- Fame can be found at http://jfs.ohio. Lakewood, OH 44107 All women received awards and ism and the Arts. Brenda J. Hollis, gov/women/. P: 216/521-2100 yellow roses, which signified the suf- Henry County, nominated for her con- Thanks go to Farah B. Majidzadeh, F: 216/521-3258 frage movement and Women’s Equality tributions in the Military Service and 2000 OWHF inductee, who sponsored Day, which was August 26, 2011. Law. Mary C. Juhas, Franklin County, the event.

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Lakewood Library Events At Lakewood Public Library by Leana Donofrio-Milovan

Wednesday, September 14 modern classics while relaxing with their latest project. Come share your passion Health and Wealth: Your Body is Brilliant for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, Would you like to live a more natural and healthful life? Holistic wellness embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. At the close of every meeting, the coach and master herbalist Rachel Anzalone confronts your greatest health chal- group decides which book will be read for next time. Visit www.lakewoodpublicli- lenges with her powerful plan. brary.org/bookclubs for a complete list of the books being considered and find out 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium which title you should read to be ready for the next discussion. 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room Saturday, September 17 Five Star Films: “Just the Ticket” Wednesday, September 21 Directed by Richard Wenk Rated R The Lakewood Historical Society: From Slavery to Freedom Andy Garcia, a good guy who happens to be in the business of scalping tickets, During the first half of this powerful lecture, Dr. Deborah Abbott appears as a dreams big but has yet to hit a grand slam. His lady, Andie MacDowell, has given runaway slave, risking her own freedom to teach the audience about the ways of the up on him for good. To win her back, he must go all in for the biggest gamble of his Underground Railroad. Listen carefully! Her knowledge and hard-earned experi- life. No tickets necessary for this romantic comedy. ence just might save your life. In the second half, the former professor and past 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium president of the African-American Genealogical Society reveals the secret routes that ran through Ohio and discusses the state’s impact on the movement. All the Sunday, September 18 while, she never forgets the people who risked everything for simple human dig- Sunday with the Friends: Jim Gill & Cathy Miller nity. The singing storyteller is back and this time he’s brought a friend. Cathy Miller 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium adds a Celtic fiddle and bluegrass roots to Jim Gill’s mix of personal songs. Some- times they’re sad and sometimes they’re funny. This new duo finds a harmony that Saturday, September 24 will leave you humming. Lakewood Art House Cinema: “The Dreamers” 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium It is 1968 and Paris is burning with the fever of revolution. Outside the chained gates of the Cinematheque Francaise, a naïve American student meets Isabelle Monday, September 19 and Theo, beautiful French twins, and with one puff of smoke from her perfectly Health and Wealth: You Have a Website-Now What? pouted lips his fate is sealed forever. An innocent dinner invitation leads to fast Having a presence on the Internet is no longer optional for any individual, friendships and soon a game is revealed where the boundaries between love, lust group or business. A professional-looking site is a good start, but it’s far from the and cinema are blurred with abandon. end. Experienced executive Mark Dubis will guide you through critical design and 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium function decisions and help you set smart goals in this indispensable three-part series. Sunday, September 25 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Sunday with the Friends: Vibrant Wind Dancers Every dance is different. The Vibrant Wind Dancers bring a Middle Eastern Tuesday, September 20 style to Celtic, Spanish, folk and pop music as they float across the stage with long, Knit & Lit “Spoon River” hand-dyed silk veils and scarves. This wind will take your breath away. Gail Eaton hosts a social club for multitaskers—a combination book club 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium and stitchery group. She’s looking for readers who can enjoy intense discussion of Children And Youth Events At Lakewood Public Library by Arlie Matera Tuesday, September 6 – Thursday, May 24 duce and pack it up for donation to needy families. Homework ER 1:00 p.m. in the Madison Branch Learning Garden Need a little help with your homework? Students in kindergarten through Saturday, September 10 eighth grade are invited to the library for extra help and resources. There is no Tail Waggin’ Tutors need to register in advance. Homework ER will be closed for school holidays and Bone up on your reading skills by reading to a dog! School-age children are vacations. invited to drop in for a one-to-one session with one of our dogs and owners that Monday – Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Children and Youth have been certified through Therapy Dogs International. Services Department at the Main Library and Madison Branch 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Saturday, September 10 Saturday, September 24 Learning Garden Harvest Festival and Performance Zap the Magician Join Foster Brown for songs and stories about the wonders of nature, gardening Join us for an evening of magic, comedy and fun with master magician Bob and ecology. Children will enjoy song, dance, and storytelling, then harvest pro- Durante, aka Zap the Magician. 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room Family Weekend Wonders Madison Park Mystery Party Make the library a part of your family weekend time with programs featur- ing stories, activities, music and crafts. We will provide materials and ideas for families wishing to continue reading and storytelling at home. All programs fea- ture tips and techniques to help develop early literacy skills. These free programs are offered every weekend throughout the year at both Lakewood Public Library’s Main Library and Madison Branch. No registration is needed. Check out our web- site (www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth) for times and upcoming themes. Main Library Activity Room and Madison Branch Auditorium Carabel Beauty Salon & Store Sparkle at the dance or celebration with bling strands, sequined headbands, bows. Rock with photo by Andrew Harant feather extensions, clip ons or headbands. Lakewood Public Library threw the Madison Park Mystery Party to celebrate another suc- check w /id or cash Your cessful year of Summer Reading Club. In the foreground, Miss Nicka paints a young reader’s Feminine face. In the background, kids who finished the reading club drench librarians from Children’s 216.226.8616 Connection and Youth Services and Madison Branch with water balloons as a special reward. 15309 Madison Avenue • FREE PARKING

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Lakewood Public Library Social Networking Keeps You Connected With The Lakewood Public Library by Morgan Maseth Facebook and Twitter pages are just looking forward to attending. We love ing place at the Library, but you will At the Lakewood Public Library the things you need to keep you in the hearing your feedback! also be able to check out what organi- there is always something interest- know. In addition to programming zations the Library follows. This is a ing taking place. In September alone The Library’s Facebook page is information, our Facebook page is a great way to discover something new there are performances by The Swing- not merely a window into what is great place to discover new material. and interesting that is going on in the ing Bavarians, Jim Gill & Cathy Miller going on, it is the front door. Face- Under the notes section you will find area. and The Vibrant Wind Dancers. The book is where you can not only find staff picks and reviews on books, mov- The best thing about our Facebook movies Star Trek, Just the Ticket, and a listing of events, but a place where ies and music. When you find a title and Twitter pages is that they enable us The Dreamers will be shown. We even you can ask questions and see photos. you are interested in, just click the link to connect and interact with the com- have a three part series by Mark Dubis You can even find a video from a past to the Library’s catalog. Enter the title munity in a way our website alone on creating a better website. With event through the link to the Library’s or author information and connect does not. Whether you have a ques- those being just a few of the exciting YouTube account, so be sure to check with the catalog. tion, comment, concern or even just a and informative programs the Library those out! When you find something When you are just looking for a “Hello,” we welcome them all. So find has to offer, you may be wondering that you are interested in, make sure to quick update on what is happening at us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ how you will be able to keep track of click “attending.” Once you have done the Library, follow us on the Library’s lakewoodpubliclibrary or follow us all the latest programs that are tak- that, remember to share the event with Twitter page. Not only will you be on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lake- ing place. Fortunately, the Library’s your friends. Let us know that you are able to stay current on all that is tak- woodlibrary. Jim And Cathy Spend The Afternoon At LPL by Lisa Calfee water soup and peanut-butter-essence When Jim Gill launches into a ented guitarist, and a gifted artist (as in A lot has happened to the singing and jelly sandwiches. But this time, he’s story, you can never tell if it is going to www.gillustration.com), too. But at the storyteller Jim Gill since he performed brought a friend with a blazing fiddle: be hilarious or heartbreaking. His abil- end of the day, we forgive him, because, at Lakewood Public Library last year. Cathy Miller and Jim Gill have joined ity to convey feelings, through story or unless he is making us cry, he makes He still tells heartwarming stories that musical forces and will be performing song, is his great skill…or one of his us laugh. lead into original acoustic songs, and at Lakewood Public Library on Sunday, great skills. Truth be told, it’s not really As the other half of Jim and Cathy, don’t worry, he is still willing to reveal September 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main fair that Gill is a singer with a warm, Cathy Miller isn’t short on skills, either. the secret family recipes for wiener- Library Auditorium. baritone voice, a witty storyteller, a tal- She is a classically trained musician, but don’t hold that against her. She has wandered outside of the orches- tra hall to play her viola and violin Who’s That Librarian? with the Irish band the Chieftains, the by Arlie Matera 7. If you were stranded on a deserted progressive rock band Uzizi, the blue- 1. Name: Pat Hannen, Madison island, what three books would you grass group Taproot, the Zydeco group Branch want in your backpack? Black, White Mo’Mojo and The Crooked River Fire 2. Birthplace: Cleveland, OH and Red trilogy by Ted Dekker. Brigade. Together, Cathy and Jim cross 3. Tell us something interesting 8. Do you have a favorite child- time and space to play a rich eclectic about you: I grew up in New Jersey, I hood memory of the library? Where mix of music they both love. And their have a great husband, 2 sons, and a new I grew up in New Jersey, the library harmonies are striking. granddaughter. was a large old brick building. I can So come see Jim Gill and Cathy 4. How long have you worked at still remember the smells and sounds Miller on Sunday, September 18, at LPL? 9 years in December. of the library, sitting at a table doing 2:00 p.m. in Lakewood Public Library’s 5. What’s your favorite spot in the research for school and checking out Main Auditorium. Once you enjoy an Library? The Madison Branch, because books with the due date card in the Pat Hannen is a hard working LPL afternoon with Jim and Cathy, you will we are small and quiet and know most back pocket. librarian at the Madison Branch. Han- understand why we love to have them 9. Suddenly you find yourself living of our patrons nen has been with the LPL system for back year after year. But fair warn- the life of a book character. Who are you 6. What are you reading right now? nearly 9 years! ing, you might find yourself becoming What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarity, and why? Maximum Ride. Although a “gillbilly”, too. This program is Ghost Story by Jim Butcher, Swimsuit her life is very hard, she is discovering your work at LPL? At the Madison funded by Cuyahoga County residents by James Patterson, The Immortal Life strength and power in herself with each Branch, we do it all. I have done every- through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skoot new challenge and she has a lot of love thing from fixing toilets to painting and by the Friends of the Lakewood and Charlie Bone and the Red Knight in her life. faces and windows, and just about Public Library. As a result of this gen- by Jenny Nimmo. 10. What might surprise us about every library task in between. erous funding, this performance is free and open to the public! The Red Rose Cafe

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Lakewood Public Library From Slavery To Freedom: The Underground Railroad by Susan Dunn caught helping or hiding slaves, you alogy, Dr. Abbot has spent over twenty was an important landmark, because Would you be willing to help a could be fined $1,000 (about $20,000 in years conducting research in many it offered over twenty access points stranger? Would you be willing to let today’s dollars) and spend six months states including Ohio. She is a retired to the 3,000 miles of Underground strangers into your house in the dead in jail. With so much at stake, it is professor, the past president of the Railroad routes that ran throughout of night because they needed a place amazing that the Underground Rail- African-American Genealogical Soci- the state. Many cities in Ohio includ- to stay? Would you be willing to help road was able to help between 40,000 ety and is active in similar professional ing Oberlin, Columbus, Zanesville, a stranger, if by doing so, you could be and 100,000 slaves escape to freedom. organizations across the country. Mechanicsburg and Hillsboro offered fined $20,000 and possibly have to give In the program, “From Slavery to Please join us for this gripping pro- safety to escaped slaves. Cleveland, up your freedom for six months so they Freedom: the Underground Railroad,” gram about the people and state who Toledo and Ashtabula Harbor were could have a chance at freedom for the Dr. Deborah Abbot will present what it risked everything to help their fellow three of the many ports from which rest of their lives? In the early 1800s might have been like for a slave travel- human beings. slaves could depart for Canada. many people did this on a regular basis ing the Underground Railroad through As a free state, Ohio was crucial This program is presented by the as a part of the Underground Railroad. Ohio at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Septem- to the Underground Railroad. The Lakewood Historical Society. Visit In the free northern states it was illegal ber 21 in the Main Library Auditorium. Ohio River was called the River Jor- their website at www.lakewoodhistory. to help slaves to freedom. If you were An expert on African-American gene- dan among those seeking freedom. It org. Family Music And More Presents: Zap The Magician by Kathryn Tatnall he considers one of the greatest magi- If you have never seen Zap the cians of the last 100 years. Durante also Magician perform, I have one question spent a lot of time honing his craft with for you: Why not? Frank Meleki, a magician who worked Bob Durante, aka Zap, has been exclusively mentoring performers. performing magic for the last 33 years. “There is an underground group of As a youngster, he worked at the Yel- magicians who are the true masters low Barrel of Magic Store, which is the of magical arts,” says Durante. “They oldest magic shop in this part of the never perform for lay people; they just country and still in business in Elyria. travel around to share with other magi- There his talents were fostered by the cians. Frank guided me for 20 years, owners, who helped many a fledgling teaching me how to be a magician.” performer by holding competitive You may have seen Zap at the magic conventions during the 70s and library in one of his many incarnations 80s. Later, Durante had the good for- as “Zap the Wonder Chap” or “Zap tune to work with Tony Slydini, whom the Merry Wizard.” He is a familiar Skateboard Rack At LPL Zap the Merry Wizard entertains his audience in the Multi-Purpose Room during last year’s performance. face in children’s entertainment here is magic.” in Northeast Ohio. He loves to enter- So join us for the first performance tain, and that shines through all of his for Family Music and More this season, performances. His shows are geared as we present Bob Durante as Zap the towards a family audience, so you can Magician. We will meet in the Multi- count on good clean fun, and they are purpose Room in the Main Library on so full of silly slapstick humor that you Saturday, September 24 at 7 p.m. The just can’t help but laugh. When asked performance is free and open to the what he likes best about performing public and is generously provided by for children, Durante says, “It’s the the Friends of the Library and a grant moment you see the wonderment shine from the Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. in their eyes. They know that what they If you would like more information are seeing is something that could not about Zap the Magician visit his web- The Lakewood Public Library welcomes all skateboarders and bicyclers to ride, park, possibly happen and yet it does. That site, www.ZapHQ.com. and lock their skateboards and bicycles and visit the library! UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

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Lakewood Schools Alumni Foundation Grants Boost Enrichment Opportunities by Christine Gordillo The fund was set with the specific $250 for Harrison Kindergarten Glog, Dog!, using 21st century tools For the last four years, money purpose of supporting the district’s Poetry, expanding this pilot program for collaboration and problem solving. from the Margaret Warner Educational teaching staff. Over the years, nearly which uses poetry to help kinder- Linda Buckle from Garfield Mid- Grants Fund of the Lakewood Alumni $41,000 has gone to teachers in their garteners from diverse backgrounds dle School: $420 for Science Fair Club, Foundation has provided Lakewood effort to broaden their students’ hori- further develop their language skills. a project to enrich the science curric- City Schools teachers the ability to zons and enrich their learning. The Sharon Harwat from Lakewood ulum through an after school science offer enrichment opportunities to its grant winners are selected by a three- High School: $250 for Meet the club. students. This year is no different as person committee that includes a Designer, a visit to Fashion Funda- Roosevelt Elementary School the Alumni Foundation awarded more Lakewood Alumni Foundation trustee, mentals classes by local designer and Staff & School Community: $435 for than $10,000 in grants. That number a retired administrator and a retired Project Runway finalist Valerie Mayen. planting materials for the Roosevelt was boosted this year by Board of Edu- LHS teacher. Mary Anne Kinzley & Laurie Garden. cation member Linda Beebe’s generous The following teachers and their Pollner from Harding Middle School: Erica Intihar and Sandy Kozelka gesture of directing donations made projects were the fortunate recipients $272 for the Margaret Warner Reading from Emerson Elementary School: in memory of her late husband, for- this year, with their students being the Club, a reading skills club to provide $465 for Literacy Corners, an initiative mer Lakewood High teacher Dr. Bruce ultimate beneficiaries: additional intervention for seventh- to help kindergarten students trans- Beebe, to the Margaret Warner fund. Sharon Staskus from Hayes Ele- grade students identified as ‘at risk’ in fer knowledge gained in whole-group The Alumni Foundation has a long mentary School: $75 for Bows on Toes, passing the OAA reading test. or small-group guided instruction to history of helping enrich Lakewood a study in economics. Cynthia Vullo and Cassey Rini independent contexts. students’ educational experiences. Christine Foote and Jenni- from Roosevelt Elementary School: Martha Exoo from Garfield Mid- That is why the estate of Margaret War- fer Karim from Garfield Middle $361 for Math is Fun – Differentiating dle School: $500 for Ducks 4 Downs, ner, who had a long and distinguished School: $243 for Making Non-Fiction Math Instruction for first grade class- continuing a service learning activity career as a social studies teacher at Meaningful, securing high inter- rooms reflecting a diverse spectrum of piloted last year. Lakewood High, decided to donate est non-fiction material for a reading student learners. Lisa Fuehrer and Mandy Post to the foundation in 1998. The grants intervention class. Alex Cammock, Katherine from Harrison Elementary School: fund was established in 2007 from that Kellie Brown & Debbie Schrader Gerard, Lisa Hoy and Ann Pesta from $500 for Therapeutic Play to Start our initial money. from Harrison Elementary School: Harding Middle School: $400 for Let’s Day, a project to enhance the learning and overall functioning of elemen- tary age students with special learning Middle School Students Achieve needs. Garfield Middle School’s Posi- tive Behavior Support Team: $635 for Success With WNI Garfield Pride, a project to build school by Stephanie Schuerger in the 8 years past, the Lakewood Public Schools Middle Schools. pride and promote character educa- If you have a middle school stu- Library partnered with the Lakewood Not only did library staff assist tion. dent, chances are good you heard City Schools to create a fun, educa- Harding and Garfield students in select- Jennifer Karim, Shawna Lackey groans when you talked to them about tional opportunity to facilitate this ing books for which they could write and Mary French of Garfield Middle their summer reading assignment. assignment. “The partnership between journal responses, but the staff also School: $650 for Building A Healthier “Read over summer vacation? But isn’t the Lakewood City Schools and the offered 20 book discussions based on Community, a project to promote a that work?” Well… technically, yes, Lakewood Public Library has signifi- 10 books selected by middle school healthier lifestyle including the devel- as it is an assignment for school, but cantly enhanced the summer learning English teachers in which the students opment of a community garden on the when they find the right book, summer experiences of our students for almost could participate. This program, What school grounds. reading can be a highly enjoyable and a decade now,” states Christine Foote, Novel Ideas (WNI), was utilized by 330 Susanna Hobrath from Hor- enlightening experience! This year, as Curriculum Coach for Lakewood City students to fulfill part of their summer ace Mann Elementary School: $687 reading assignment. Andrew Harant, for Learning English through Touch: Manager of the Children and Youth Ipods in the ESL Classroom. LTA Shows Ranger Spirit Service’s Department at the Lakewood Chris Overholt from Lakewood Library relates that, “[we] are excited High School: $1,000 for S.P.E.A.C. every year to work in collaboration – Students Proactively Engaging Activ- with the Lakewood City Schools to ism in the Community enhance students’ learning using great, Pamela Thompson, RuthAnn contemporary literature that lends to Yoder, Patti Witri, Deb Happel & Lana discussions which delve into the themes, Wade from Garfield Middle School: characters and events in the stories.” $1,500 for the Margaret Warner Ladies The program has grown from its Luncheon Club, an intervention pro- initial offering in 2003 of seven book gram to empower at-risk middle school discussions (used as extra-credit for girls to achieve success. participation) to the 2011 offerings of Mark Rathge from Lakewood multiple weekly sessions to incorpo- High School: $2,000 for Lakewood rate the maximum number of students High School’s Outdoor Horticulture possible looking to earn credit for Classroom, an outdoor learning labo- their summer reading assignment. ratory including raised beds and other Foote goes on to say that “[t]he book plantings to be constructed near the discussion component to the library’s high school’s main entrance. summer reading program is always a Josh Thornsberry from Gar- highlight for our students. They truly field Middle School: $200 to provide enjoy the rich dialogues that emerge equipment and snacks for the Garfield from the discussions that the library Soccer Club. offers each summer. Furthermore, our In announcing the awards, students benefit from the extra support Lakewood Alumni Foundation exec- utive director said: “The Lakewood Garfield sixth-grader Ella Germaine is all smiles after receiving her free sports bag and encouragement that these pro- Alumni Foundation is proud to sup- from the Lakewood Teachers Association. The members of the teachers union chipped grams offer.” The staff members at the port you and your efforts to maintain in to purchase these bags sporting the Ranger mascot for every sixth grader in the Lakewood Library enjoy the book dis- the Lakewood City Schools’ tradition district. It is part of a broader effort by the union to reach out to the community and cussions as much as the students, and of offering an opportunity rich envi- students, said LTA president Colleen Corrigan. Last year, LTA gave a free book to look forward to continued insightful ronment for our children.” every first-grader and purchased street banners congratulating the 2011 graduates. and lively discussions in the future!

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Lakewood Schools District Convocation Sets Tone For Year by Christine Gordillo the Excellent rating, he told them, “We will allow students and staff to access Patterson also announced the The district recently received can still do a better job than we’ve been the information on district computers availability of 20 grants that teachers or another “Excellent” rating from the doing.” 24/7, from anywhere and any device. teacher teams can apply for to receive State of Ohio on its annual report card, He challenged the staff to work The portal is being rolled out gradually a complete set of netbooks for their but Superintendent Jeffrey W. Patter- with him in ramping up the efforts in to staff first and then to students as the classroom for the year. This is in addi- son is not resting on those laurels as and out of the classroom to help him new school year unfolds. tion to several state and federal grants he told hundreds of district employ- achieve a goal of being, “20 by 20.” That that have put more tech tools into the ees gathered for the annual school year translates into being among the top 20 high school and middle schools. kickoff called Convocation on August public school systems in a state of more Prior to Patterson’s presentation, 22. than 600 by the year 2020. Board of Education President Matthew Patterson recounted how the dis- One of the ways that Patterson John Markling talked to the Board’s trict has steadily improved its overall aspires to improve the district is by employees about his experiences and score, or Performance Index Rating, continuing to integrate the latest tech- memories as a young school child and on the state reports each year and how nology tools into teaching and learning with a particular teacher and how that nearly half of the district buildings and using technology to help the dis- affected his life into adulthood. He were rated either “Excellent” or “Effec- trict operate more efficiently. concluded his remarks by telling those tive” for the 2010-2011 school year. One announcement that stirred gathered, “to remember the impact Although Patterson praised the excitement among the audience was you have on all of the lives of your chil- staff for the hard work it took to earn the detailing of a new secure portal that dren,” in and out of the classroom. Also during the Convoca- tion, Lakewood Alumni Foundation 25th Annual Marching executive director Teresa Andreani announced more than $10,000 in grants awarded from the Margaret Warner Band Festival Coming To Educational Grants Fund that will allow teachers to offer further enrich- Lakewood Staduim ment and learning opportunities to Tickets for the event are $6 for adults, by Mike Deneen their students that will help toward $4 for senior citizens and $2 for students. Lakewood will host the 25th Patterson’s goal of being one of the top Preschoolers are admitted FREE. Annual Lakewood High School Ranger Superintendent Jeffrey W. Patterson districts in the state. Marching Band Invitational Festival This year’s event is the 25th on Saturday September 17th 2011 at Lakewood Marching Band Festival, 7 pm. This landmark event will fea- an impressive milestone. “We have Lakewood Students Helped ture the bands from The College of become one of the best marching band Wooster, as well as the following high festivals in northeast Ohio,” says LHS school bands: Fairview, Lutheran Band Director Brian Maskow. “I am Shape 9-11 Memorial West, Streetsboro, Brooklyn, Padua, always thrilled and pleased with the continued from page 1 Towers, so the committee decided to Open Door Christian Academy HS, bands and the parent, community and West Shore Career-Tech leader blend several of the ideas together for Aurora, Westlake and Lakewood school support we get for our festival.” Linda Thayer said the project was a the final design, Dunphy said. perfect fit for West Shore students. Mark Rathge’s Horticulture class “We always look for ways to offer real- at LHS will also have a role in the world experience for our students. This project as the class has been asked to project offered that as well as a chance help with the landscaping around the to reach out into the community for memorial by choosing plants appropri- something very meaningful.” ate for the space. The Art 4 students developed design The Lakewood memorial will be ideas for the memorial. Those ideas were in honor of the 343 firefighters who then passed along to the Interactive lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Media students so that they could con- as well as four Lakewood firefighters vert the designs into 3-D models. Those who lost their lives in the line of duty. models were then given to West Shore’s The dedication will take place in front Project Lead the Way engineering class to of the fire station at 14601 Madison Ave. construct the 3-D models. at 9:11 a.m. on September 11. 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Lakewood Sports Lakewood Catholic Academy’s “Run For Excellence” Set For Sunday, October 2 by Paul Nickels online at www.hermescleveland.com Lakewood Catholic Academy until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September (LCA) will host its 7th annual “Run for 30. Registration forms are also available Excellence” 5K race and the Michalko from Lakewood Catholic Academy’s Mile Youth Run on Sunday, October website, www.lakewoodcatholicacad- 2 beginning from the LCA campus at emy.com. Mail-in entries must be 14808 Lake Avenue in Lakewood. Race- post-marked by Wednesday, September day registration will take place from 28. The first 300 pre-registered partici- 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. The chip-timed 5K pants receive a high-quality technical race starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the t-shirt. The pre-registration fee is $20 Michalko Mile Youth Run at 9:15 a.m. per individual, or $60 for a family of Race pre-registration is now open four. Race-day registration increases to $25 per individual, or $70 per family of four. An additional fee will apply for Rangers Lose family members above four. Both races, which will follow new In Final Minute routes this year, are open to partici- Last year’s LCA Run for Excellence. pants of all ages. The new routes guide top three one-mile runners in each of son. A vigil mass will be held earlier on participants east on Lake Avenue and four age categories will also receive Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in St. Luke Church. through Lakewood’s northeastern awards. The event includes post-race All proceeds from the “Run for neighborhoods to Nicholson Avenue, refreshments, music and more. Excellence” will go to support the efforts returning to the Lakewood Catholic Pre-race packet pickup will be Sat- of the Saints Organization (SSO), Academy campus for the finish. urday, October 1, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Lakewood Catholic Academy’s volun- Awards for the 5K race will be in McBride Hall at St. Luke Church, 1212 teer network that works to enhance the presented to the top male and female Bunts Road in Lakewood. A pasta din- Catholic elementary experience for LCA runners overall and the top three fin- ner, catered by Italian Creations, will be students with more than 25 special pro- ishers in each of 11 age categories. The available in McBride Hall for $6 per per- grams and activities each year. New Fall Recreation Booklet Is Out! by Michell Robida In addition to all of these great to look it over. If you haven’t received

photo by Randy Varcho The Lakewood City Schools Com- programs this booklet also contains the the latest Community Recreation and munity Recreation Department’s fall fall Lakewood High School pool sched- Education booklet it is available at the booklet is out! We have added a lot ule and the Learn-to-Swim schedule. Recreation Department, City Hall, Lakewood Rangers varisty defensive of new opportunities for the commu- We have also planned a Community both Lakewood Public Libraries and player Sie Doe, Jr. (r., seated) bears his nity, not only did we keep our most Day at Cleveland Browns Stadium other Lakewood hot spots. If you prefer disappointment on the home bench popular courses but we have added 18 on October 2nd when the Cleveland to look at the booklet in the comfort of moments after a final minute score by new youth and adult classes and 4 new Browns will play the Tennessee Titans. your own home and don’t have a paper North Ridgeville gave the visitors a 21- instructors. Whether you are looking We mailed out our latest booklet to copy on hand please log onto www. 14 victory. The Fri., Sep. 2, loss evened to hone a skill or start a new hobby we each Lakewood resident. We hope you lakewoodrecreation.com or call 529- the Rangers season record at 1-1. have a class that will fit your interest. have received it and have had a chance 4081 for more information.

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Lakewood Is Art A Call To Prayer For World Peace, Social Justice, And Tolerance In Our Time And In This Place by Kent Cicerchi of the performances on Friday, Sep- Heights, Ohio; and guest musicians as It confronts the distressing sounds Tapestry: A Concert for World tember 16, at Faith Lutheran Church in they perform African Sanctus and its and reports of wars, social injustices, Peace intends to inspire a new Lakewood and on Sunday, September later addition, Dona Nobis Pacem: A racism, civil unrest, human rights vio- movement of peace through two per- 18, at St. John AME Church in Cleve- Hymn for World Peace. lations and inhumane atrocities that formances of the late David Fanshawe’s land. Tickets are $10. Fanshawe’s music challenges per- echo throughout a world that thirsts for multimedia and multicultural work Willcocks will direct performers formers and audiences to move, as a peace, justice and tolerance in our time. African Sanctus. from Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) community and as a nation, from a In the early 1970s, Fanshawe jour- Jonathan Willcocks of London, of Lakewood, Ohio; Duffy Liturgi- numbing concentration on war and vio- neyed through Africa, recording tribal England will serve as guest conductor cal Dance/Music Studio of Shaker lence toward the hope of world peace. music and photographing the perform- ers. African Sanctus combines these recordings and juxtaposes them with Fall Classes Begin At Beck Center Fanshawe’s unorthodox music setting of texts of the traditional Latin Mass, by Fran Storch beginner group lessons in brass, strings borrowing from the unique melodies It’s not too late to register for fall and woodwinds, Shakespeare for young and electrifying rhythms of the Afri- classes at the Beck Center. Classes begin actors, Broadway “Glee” Club, cut paper can music. the week of September 6. The fall class illustration, and more. Tapestry will begin this move- catalog is available exclusively online at Beck Center was voted “Best of ment of peace, hope and reconciliation www.beckcenter.org and now students the West” by West Shore Magazine with music, liturgical dance and visual can register 24/7 with our convenient, for Dance/Theater Instruction (2009, arts by urging audiences to re-focus easy-to-use online registration. We 2010, 2011) and Music Instruction attention, energies, lives, and souls on have many new offerings this semes- (2009, 2010). Our faculty of qualified creating peace, social justice, and toler- ter including dance for musical theater, professionals have years of experience ance in our time. teaching and working in their fields. Recognizing that “people of Afri- We offer classes in dance, music, the- can descent represent a distinct group ater, and visual arts for students of all whose human rights must be promoted ages and abilities. Take a class, learn and protected,” the concert also com- a new skill and discover your hidden memorates the United Nations General talents. Join us for the fun learning at Assembly’s resolution, proclaiming

Beck Center - Where Arts Matter! photo by Ellen Brinich 2011 the “International Year for People Auditions for Beck Youth Theater’s of African Descent.” upcoming production of Charlotte’s Web Little ballerinas learn proper positions The Northeastern Ohio Synod of the will be held 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Satur- at Beck Center. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America day, September 17 and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. likewise has, by resolution, adopted this on Sunday, September 18. Callbacks are Service at 216.521.2540 x10. theme at its assembly in May. scheduled for Monday, September 19 Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in In the shadows of the tenth anni- from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals begin Lakewood, the Beck Center for the Arts versary of the 9/11 attack on the United the week of September 26. Production is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization States, Tapestry is performed also in dates are November 3-6 on the Mackey that offers professional theater produc- remembrance of the victims of that photo by Ellen Brinich Main Stage. Auditions are open to all tions, arts education programming in tragic event. Beck Center students ages 6 to 19 years dance, music, theater, visual arts, early Tickets may be purchased online who are currently enrolled for fall semes- childhood, and creative arts therapies Young artists express their creativity at at www.wepay.com/tickets/view/52069 ter. For more information or to schedule for special needs students, and gallery Beck Center. or by calling (216) 921-0734 or (216) an audition time, please call Customer exhibits featuring regional artists. 226-6500. The September 16 performance at Windsong Chorus Welcomes New Singers Faith Lutheran Church begins at 8 p.m. by Jan Snow sing to join the ensemble. Choral sing- Martin Luther King Day holiday. Faith is located at 16511 Hilliard Road Windsong, Cleveland’s Feminist ers of any level of accomplishment are For further information, call (at Woodward Avenue) in Lakewood. Chorus, welcomes new members for invited. No audition is required. 216.905.6198, visit www.windsongcho- The September 18 performance at the 2011-2012 season. Rehearsals are DIrected by Karen Weaver, Wind- rus.org or come to rehearsal on St. John AME Church begins at 7 p.m. Sundays 1:45 to 4:00 p.m., beginning song performs a wide variety of music September 11 or 18. St. John is located at 2261 E. 40th Street September 11, at Lakewood Presbyte- from folk material and Broadway tunes (at Central Avenue) in Cleveland. rian Church, 14502 Detroit Avenue. to pop songs and swing era favorites. Six Students To Kent Cicerchi is director of music at Dedicated to building community Windsong’s first concert of the season is Faith Lutheran Church. Edna Duffy is through music-making, Windsong “The Beauty of Your Dreams,” on Sunday, Sing In Midwest the founder and artistic director of Duffy encourages any woman who wishes to January 15, 2012, in conjunction with the Liturgical Dance Ensemble. Honors Choir by Christine Gordillo Keep up with the Lakewood Four current and two former Hor- Observer on Facebook! ace Mann Elementary students have been Like “Lakewood Observer” selected to perform with the Midwest Kodaly Music Education Association Honors Choir this October in Columbus. Chosen at the end of last school year for their outstanding singing talent by their choir instructor, Marjorie Hildebrandt, are: Hannah Cogar and Carolyn Kocian, now sixth-graders at Harding, and fifth- graders Hannah Masters, Rebecca Parch, Stephanie Posedel and Angie Amazto. The girls will perform at the music association’s fall conference on September 16 - October 16 October 22 and rehearse weekly with Hildebrandt before then. The girls will be performing with 100 students from all over the Midwest.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Final Days by Jim O’Bryan St. Paul Lutheran Church has been torn down, but it will not depart with- out going on to a better place. “It is amazing everything that is being reused and recycled,” said Sean McDermott, Lakewood resident, and project coordinator for Zaremba Con- struction. “The trees are going to a shop in Tremont where they will become furniture. Timbers are going to two different places where they will be recut. Bricks have been sorted into dif- ferent piles for recycling. The stained glass will be used down the road.” So while Lakewoodites shared their sadness during the demolition, there is a lot to smile about. “The CVS lot will be the greenest, and possibly best use of space in all of Lakewood,” McDermott said. He is very proud of his handling of the delicacies of tearing down such a his- toric lot, and of the construction of CVS. After all, Sean lives on Arthur, so it has a direct impact on his neighborhood. The school was built in 1904, and the church was added later in 1914, making the church structure 97 years old. It went through 7 rebuilds, and now, one demolition. In the end, we have to hope that this is a step forward for Lakewood; there is no going back. For over 400 images of the entire demolition go to LakewoodObserver. com/forum and follow the threads.

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Lakewood Business Don’t Bark Up The Wrong Tree by Alanna Faith ers participate in costume, 1,000’s of The 4th Annual Spooky Pooch spectators line traffic-free downtown Parade is fast approaching. Don’t miss Lakewood for blocks! More than 70 out! Northeastern Ohio residents have million or 63% of American house- made the Lakewood, Ohio Spooky holds own dogs. This makes the Spooky Pooch Parade, “The Largest Halloween Pooch Parade a great opportunity for Dog Parade from Coast to Coast.” all businesses and organizations to On Saturday, October 15, 2011, reach this crucial target market. It’s this regional event will bring Thou- not just for pet specific businesses any- sands of people into 2010’s Best Suburb more. of Cleveland. It’s a great opportunity There’s Tail Waggin’ fun, pet exhib- for local and regional businesses and its, prizes, judging and awards. (Just organizations to reach people in a fun- take a look at our video at www.down- filled, family-friendly atmosphere. It’s townlakewood.org or on You Tube!) photo by Chris Stephens a great chance to get a “jump” on end Here’s the best part, The Spooky of year business. Pooch Parade benefits the Lakewood The Lakewood, Ohio Spooky Spooky Pooch Parade 2010 Animal Shelter and Downtown Pooch Parade gives you the oppor- community in the Northeastern Ohio Could your business or organization Lakewood Revitalization. tunity to show off your business or Region. Voted 2010’s Most Walkable benefit from reaching 1,000’s of targeted Deadline to register is September organization at the “feel good” event City, Lakewood, Ohio is known for its customers in just a few hours? Become 8, 2011 @ www.downtownlakewood. of the season! More 25 to 34 year olds friendly community and selection of an event sponsor or vendor today! org OR call LakewoodAlive @ 216-521- call Lakewood “home” than any other retailers, restaurants and businesses. Hundreds of dogs and dog lov- 0655. Brice Of Towers Watson And Johnson Of Polyone Corporation Elected To Cornucopia’s Board Of Trustees by Mary Johnson 36 years and it’s leaders such as Tony natural foods market serves as a train- What distinguishes the programs Robert “Tony” Brice, senior con- and Larry whose enthusiasm and com- ing site for a unique and successful at Nature’s Bin from other training sultant at Towers Watson and Larry mitment help keep our programs and program that provides vocational facilities is the real-work learning Johnson, global healthcare marketing mission alive,” added Duennes. training leading to employment for environment. Trainees work side-by- director at PolyOne Corporation have Brice has more than 25 years people with disabilities. Programs side with staff members in all aspects been elected to the board of trustees at experience in consulting and client rela- hosted at Nature’s Bin serve people of retail service, facing the chal- Cornucopia, Inc. tionship management. In his current with a wide range of severe disabilities lenges and rewards of competitive Cornucopia, Inc. operates Nature’s role, Brice provides consultancy ser- including developmental disabilities, employment in a caring, supportive Bin, a full service natural and organic vices that help organizations improve autism, mental illness, visual, speech atmosphere. Cornucopia/Nature’s Bin foods market located in Lakewood, performance through effective people, and hearing impairments, and inju- has been serving people with disabili- Ohio. This natural foods market serves risk and financial management. ries resulting from accident or illness. ties for over 35 years. as a training site for a unique and Brice holds a Bachelor’s Degree in successful program that provides voca- Political Science from Denison Univer- Ohio’s Premier Assisted Living Community tional training leading to employment sity. for people with disabilities. Johnson has more than 25 years Brice and Johnson will each serve experience in sales, marketing and a three-year term and assist in com- management. In his current role, John- munity outreach. In addition, they son is responsible for driving growth $1 Million will communicate with members of through new business development the business community and civic and strategic planning for PolyOne Renovation organizations regarding Cornucopia’s Corporation. Just Completed! mission to help people with disabili- Johnson holds a Bachelor’s ties develop their skills, confidence and Degree in Business Management and workplace potential. a Master’s Degree in Business Admin- CELEBRATE ASSISTED LIVING WEEK “We are honored to welcome istration from Wright State University. WITH NORTHWESTERLY! SEPTEMBER 11-17TH new members to the board of trust- About Nature’s Bin ees,” stated Scott Duennes, executive Nature’s Bin, a full service natu- director of Cornucopia/Nature’s Bin. ral and organic foods market located Monday, September 12th “Stages of Senior Care” 6:30pm-7:30pm “Cornucopia and Nature’s Bin have in Lakewood, Ohio, is operated by At Northwesterly been a part of our local community for the nonprofit, Cornucopia, Inc. This Explore the different options you and your loved ones have when it’s time for more assistance. Learn what is right for you! Coffee and pastries will be provided. Please RSVP to Annette by September 9th

Thursday, September 15th “Northwesterly Pet Parade” 1:30pm-3:00pm Summer Sale At Northwesterly What’s Love animals? Join us for a fun afternoon and meet our furry friends at Northwesterly! Come help judge who has the best Growing trick, best dressed, & cutest pet. Prizes will be given to the win- in your neighborhood? ners. If you would like to enter your pet, its easy! Just call in and ask to speak to Annette by September 12th Healthy Produce. Wednesday, September 28th Healthy People. “Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Healthy Connections. Program” (OSHIIP) 6pm-7pm at Northwesterly Find out how you can qualify for additional savings through saturday Medicare and learn more about your coverage options! Please Saturdays join Ann Sevenich, certified volunteer OSHIIP counselor from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1341 Marlowe Ave Northwesterly Assisted Living as we discuss FREE services Lakewood OH 44107 available to seniors who are on Medicare through The Ohio June 25 - Oct. 1 Senior Health Insurance Information Program. Coffee and pas- th tries will be provided. Please RSVP by September 27 . (Marc’s) City Center Plaza Located Adjacent to TM Detroit & Cook Ave. Lakewood Hospital 216.220.6014 THIS PROJECT WAS FINANCED IN PART CLOTHING • GIFTS • JEWELRY THROUGH A COST SHARE ADVERTISING PROGRAM FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT 15106 Detroit Ave. OF AGRICULTURE. www.northwesterly.com & www.bloomfieldseniorliving.com 216-529-2328

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Lakewood Cares National Assisted Living Week Northwesterly Assisted Living: “Forever Proud” by Annette Kelly tion, friends and families is a universal ferent options you and your loved one Executive Director, Ann Sevenich, cer- In observance of National Assisted feeling,” said Ann Sevenich, Executive have when it’s time for more assistance. tified volunteer OSHIIP counselor from Living Week®, September 11 to 17, Director, Northwesterly Assisted Liv- Learn what is right for you! Coffee and Northwesterly Assisted Living as we dis- Northwesterly Assisted Living will host ing. “This weeklong celebration is a pastries will be provided. RSVP by cuss FREE services available to seniors a series of events developed as a special demonstration of the commitment September 9. who are on Medicare through The Ohio opportunity to bring together resi- assisted living professionals feel when Northwesterly Pet Parade, Sep- Senior Health Insurance Information dents, families, employees, volunteers providing care and services to residents tember 15th, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Love Program. Pastries will be provided. and the surrounding community to in their communities.” animals? Join us for a fun afternoon Please RSVP by September 27. celebrate “Forever Proud.” Some of the week’s special events and meet our furry friends at North- National Assisted Living Week® is “‘Forever Proud,’ a patriotic for the residents of Northwesterly westerly! Bring your pet to join us and an annual celebration sponsored by the theme, was chosen because the first include: Belgian Waffle Breakfast; compete for Best Trick, Best Dressed, & National Center for Assisted Living, day of National Assisted Living Week Cookies & Card Players Social; trip to Cutest Pet. Prizes will be given to the Washington, D.C. and Ohio. North- begins on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Mitchell’s Ice Cream; Edgewater Park winners. Please have your submissions westerly Assisted Living is a 91-unit While we remember the fallen, we also Swing Band Concert; Special lunch to Annette by September 12. assisted living community located recognize the pride we feel as American featuring our new Chef Susan Hunter. Ohio Senior Insurance Informa- in Lakewood, Ohio. For more infor- citizens and in our community. For- Community events the public tion Program (OSHIIP), September 28, mation on National Assisted Living ever Proud also addresses one’s pride in are invited to attend in celebration of 6:00-7:00 p.m., Find out how you can Week®, visit www.nalw.org. work done well, family and friends, or National Assisted Living Week include: qualify for additional savings through For more information please a skill mastered. Feeling proud about Stages of Senior Care, September Medicare and learn more about your contact: Annette Kelly, Marketing our citizenship, community participa- 12th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Explore the dif- coverage options! Please join our Director, 216-228-2266. Biographer Of Gay Rights Giant To Speak At Liberation Church by Jim Ebbenga Movies, generally regarded as the foun- visionary, articulate, fiery, extremely Madison Avenue in Lakewood (one New Yorker Michael Schiavi, dational text of gay and lesbian film funny, charismatic, sexually pre- block east of Bunts Road). Books will author of the new book, Celluloid studies. A 1995 feature documentary cocious, and wholly loving. His be available for purchase for $20 (list Activist: The Life and Times of Vito film by Academy Award-winning direc- inspiring life created lasting change price is $29.95) at the event, which will Russo, will speak at Liberation United tors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman for us all.” be followed by a reception and book Church of Christ on Friday, Septem- was based on Russo’s work. Schiavi’s appearance is part of signing. A free-will offering will be ber 9th at 7:30 p.m. Russo was a gay Vito Russo embodied the spirit of Liberation United Church of Christ’s received. rights giant at the center of the gay cul- early gay liberation and his death in 18th anniversary celebration. The For more information, contact the tural and political turning points in 1990 epitomized how AIDS had wiped church, with a special mission to the church office at 216-521-5556 or info@ the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. He witnessed out a generation of the movement’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and liberationucc.org or go to the church the Stonewall riots in 1969, emceed best and brightest movers and shakers. allied communities, is located at 13714 website www.liberationucc.org. NYC’s earliest Pride Parade rallies, Film writer and biographer Schi- and hosted America’s first gay show avi, Professor of English at the New A traditional on public television, “Our Time”. He York Institute of Technology, never Bible based ministry was a co-founder of the AIDS Coali- met Russo, but when he was “17, anchored in the closeted and very scared,” Schiavi tion to Unleash Power (ACT UP) and love of God for was a founding member of the Gay and came across The Celluloid Closet on ALL people. Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation a library shelf and soon claimed the spellbinding gay activist writer as Join us! (GLAAD), which presented its 2011 Vito Russo Award to singer Ricky Mar- his personal hero. Schiavi’s engross- Worship 9am & S.O.S Thrift Shop Youth Sunday School 9am tin. ing biography draws on archival - Rise & Shine Early Morning BACK TO Russo’s entertaining and insight- materials, unpublished letters and 9am Worship ful interviews with celebrities, many journals, and more than 200 inter- - Childrens Sunday School/ of whom became his friends (includ- views with family members and Nursery during worship SCHOOL - Adult Sunday School ing Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Valerie friends. His presentation will include following worship SPECIALS Harper, Harvey Fierstein and Whoopi commentary, video, readings from - Tuesday Night Bible Study New & gently used infant-plus size clothing, Goldberg), appeared in The Advocate, Celluloid Activist, and Q&A. “I’m begining in the Fall accessories, housewares, toys & small electronics. excited to introduce Cleveland to one 12501 Lake Ave. Film Comment, Moviegoer and numer- Nice selection of back to school apparel. ous other publications. Russo wrote The of our movement’s most important 216-521-7424 Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the activists,” says Schiavi. “Vito was www.coveumc.org

Last Chance to Buy Your Tickets Lakewood go to www.lcsclakewood.org for details Congregational Church and to purchase your tickets An Open and Affirming Church of the United Church of Christ. “Where God is Still Speaking” An earth to table event to benefit Lakewood Community Rally Day Services Center This Friday Ring in the Church New Year! Sunday, September 11, 2011 gotgreen? 10:00 a.m. Worship & Faith Formation Classes SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 Corner of West Clifton Boulevard and Detroit Avenue, Lakewood You Don't Want to Miss this Great Event for a Great Cause 216-221-9555 • www.lcc-church.org

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Wellness Watch Food And Yoga: The Power Of Prana by Marcia Camino is driving the food industry, from fast eat, we are poised to do the real work time to teach yoga to the disadvantaged The other evening, I was chatting foods to slow foods to factory farming, we are meant to do: help others with in Africa. over the backyard fence with my next- toward changes via protests, ramped- their lives, their own pranic power. Food and yoga, like a marvelous door neighbor, who I like and admire. up fundraising, farm-animal rights, This is exactly the purpose of yoga tour guide, take us on an invaluable She is strong, kind and has a wonderful and legislation. as well, and the yoga movement on this personal and communal journey. So family. Food is no longer just a casual planet shows us this more and more, even if you do not practice yoga, take As is often the case during our affair, like the Jell-O salads my grand- from the individual practicing on her a yogic stock of your eating. A pranic- chats, the topic was one of our favor- mother used to make. It is science. It mat every day to the groups of Ameri- rich diet will give you energy to feel ites: food. Over the years, she and I have is political. It is both intensely personal can yoga teachers volunteering their alive and to live a life of great purpose. exchanged recipes, dishes and memories and wildly global. associated with the meals our families And in that sense, the food move- toss together during the week and labor ment is very much like the yoga Live Well Lakewood Recipe over on weekends and holidays to keep movement. Curried Chicken (or Tofu!) Salad us bonded, satisfied, and grateful. No One of the most meaning-packed by Rachel Anzalone, CNHP one on this planet will argue that food words associated with yoga is prana. Serves 4 isn’t a powerful force. On one level, it Prana means, literally, breath, but it keeps us alive. Beyond that—and more also means life force. Similar to the 16 oz cooked chicken breast, cut in ¾ inch cubes - and more we are seeing food in the Chinese word chi or the Greek word or - news, from restaurants to recalls—it spiritus, prana is the yogic concept that 16 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed can take on a life of its own. ‘We breathe; therefore we are,’ but it is 1 cup either low fat, olive oil or soy mayonnaise In our conversation that evening, also deeper than that. It is that because 1 tsp ground ginger my neighbor shared with me changes we are, we are a source, and force, of 2 tsp curry powder she is making to her diet. In the name prana. 1 cup diced celery of improved health, she said, she has We have prana and we are prana. ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped gotten professional nutrition counsel- The air blowing on our skin is prana, 1 cup seedless grapes, cut in half ing. She’s changing the foods she eats the flower is prana, the volcano is ¼ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley and her approach to meal planning, prana, the old theater is prana. We Sea salt and fresh ground pepper and getting her family involved right share prana with the entire world. We along with her. She talked quinoa. I are one with the world and the world Place mayonnaise, ginger, and curry powder in a medium bowl and talked sprouts. She talked goat milk. I with us simply because we are all alive stir to combine. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and grapes into the mayon- talked flax seed crackers. and because, simply, we are alive at the naise mixture and stir to combine add the parsley and stir. Season with salt We are learning so much about same time. and pepper to taste. Serve over green salad, in halved avocado bowl, or on food in this generation that a sea The food we eat, especially if taken sprouted grain bread. change seems to be occurring. From in its natural form or close to it, is rich two distinct fronts, food issues stake in prana, in its own life force. Yogis their claim. First, the need for our food notice that when we eat fresh fruit and to be clean, local, fresh, and whole has vegetables and whole grains, we have created communities of small farm- an abundance of natural, easily acces- Silhouette Joins In The ers, marketeers, and restaurateurs who sible energy. Good food is filled with bring us food for an optimal diet. As prana and blends easily with our own Cause With Soles 4 Souls Clevelanders, we know our city is mak- prana to keep us strong and vital. by Margaret Brinich side of Cleveland, based out of Ratner ing a phenomenal showing in this So, yes, we are what we eat. And Silhouette School of Dance and School, she immediately felt the need realm. Second, the need for food to be what we are, if we eat as well as pos- Fine Arts recently volunteered to to give west-siders the same oppor- equitably distributed so that even the sible, is strong and vital. And when we become the only west side Cleveland tunity to dig into their closets and most disadvantaged have access to it are strong and vital from the foods we location to accept Nashville based Soles make a difference in the lives of oth- 4 Souls shoe collection. An interna- ers. The donation process is easy- just tional non-profit organization serving take your new or gently used shoes to The Lakewood Observer Serving 127 different countries, Soles 4 Souls the drop box outside of either location Lakewood Residents & Businesses Best, For 8 Years has successfully donated over 15 mil- of Silhouette DANCE. From there, Sil- In Print & Online lion pairs of shoes over the past 6 years. houette parent and student volunteers And Now In 15 Other With a simple mission, bringing shoes will take the time to bundle and box up to those areas of the world where indi- the shoes for donation. Communities! viduals have limited access to shoes, Lakewoodites will also have a Isn’t it time your business Soles 4 Souls accepts both child and chance to donate at the Lakewood partnered with this history making, adult shoe sizes. Community Festival. Look for the award winning LAKEWOOD project? Call 216.712.7070 Today! When Miss Donna of Silhouette drop box at this great community event DANCE heard about the efforts to on Saturday, September 10 at Madison collect shoes for the needy on the east Park. This is a great chance to do some Brighten Your good and meet up with your friends and neighbors at the same time. 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Wellness Watch The Help For Mom Program At Far West Center by Alicia Bright or sad? Nearly 1 in 12 women expe- rience it ever get the help they need! assessment, individual counseling, Being a new mom can be joyous rience Postpartum Depression in the Postpartum Depression can often be psychiatric care and a 12-week educa- and rewarding. However, the demands weeks and months after giving birth. overlooked as just the “baby blues”. tional group. of motherhood can also be over- Postpartum Depression is a serious Postpartum Depression is a real ill- Group sessions are held in our whelming. As a new mom, it can be form of depression new mothers often ness and it can be treated! Westlake office on Tuesday mornings difficult to find the time and energy to experience from 3 to 12 months after Are you a pregnant or a new mom and in our Amherst office on Thursday take care of your new baby and your- delivery. Even though Postpartum and find yourself feeling sad lately? mornings. Childcare is available for self. Maybe you are feeling moody, Depression is very common, only a Stressed? Overwhelmed? Answer these each mother while she attends group depressed, anxious, tearful, hopeless small fraction of women who expe- questions to see if you are feeling more sessions. Group sessions teach moms than the “baby blues.” about the illness, managing symptoms, The Living Miracles · I do not look forward to things with coping skills, relaxation and self care, enjoyment the role of support systems and relapse Healing And Hope Across The Way · I have been anxious or worried for prevention tools. no apparent reason Contact the Help for Mom coor- · I have felt sad or miserable dinator, Alicia Bright, at 440-835-6212 · I have been so unhappy or worried ext. 243 for more information or to that I have had trouble sleeping schedule an assessment. · I have felt scared or panicky for no Our offices are conveniently apparent reason located in Westlake on the WestShore · The thought of harming myself or Health Campus, and in Amherst in the my baby has occurred to me Liberty Woods Office Park. · I have feelings of loss of energy Far West Center is an award-win- If you answered “yes” to most of ning community mental health center these questions, then your symptoms providing mental health services for may be more than the “baby blues.” residents of Cuyahoga and Lorain The Help for Mom program Counties. For more information on at the Far West Center works with other Far West Center services, please women who are experiencing Post- call 440-835-6212 (Westlake) or 440- partum Depression. We provide an 988-4900 (Amherst). Fallen Firefighter Memorial The Living Miracles - a supportive and healing presence in the neighborhood Set For September 11 by Marc Mannheimer Miracles provide weekly peer support continued from page 1 The Living Miracles, a peer sup- and mentoring services. ter wreckage and Lakewood applied to port and empowerment center, is a The group meets Monday thru Fri- receive two beams. In May of 2011, several neighbor to Lakewood you may not day from 1:00 to 5:15 p.m. for mutual Lakewood firefighters traveled to New know about. A service for mentally ill support, education and fun. Members York City to pick up the beams which are folks run completely by other mental learn how to handle symptoms, man- used as the centerpiece for the new memo- health consumers (thus the term “peer age anger and better their relationship rial. The Lakewood Department of Public support”), it is located at 1581 W. 117th skills. There is a dual-recovery (mental Works began construction in July. Street (just north of Madison Avenue illness plus addiction) group that meets “It has been a pleasure being part across from Aldi’s). on Wednesday afternoons and various of this project,” stated Fire Marshal Tim Living Miracles grew out of a sup- other activities – games, off-site trips, Dunphy. “This was a true community Lakewood Paramedics Association, Durr port group at the Bridgeway, Inc. crisis and talent night. Each day ends with effort with many city departments, busi- Sculpture & Art, Lakewood High School, shelter in 1999. It moved to its pres- Peer Support group, an hour-long dis- nesses and organizations stepping up to Westshore Career Technical Institute, ent location in 2006, separating from cussion during which friends support assist. The Fire Department wanted to Tighes Insurance Agency, Kantorak Bridgeway under director Jennifer each other in their trials and in achiev- create a memorial which would honor Trucking, Gene Dingess Trucking, Bridge Kruse in 2009. Now an independent ing their goals. Programs at the Living those who have given their lives and pay Terminal Transport, NYNJ Port Author- non-profit organization, it is funded by Miracles are free and open to anyone tribute to the fact that we will never forget ity, Kotecki Family Memorials, ADA the ADAMHS Board (the Alcohol and wishing to practice recovery from what happened on September 11, 2001.” Architects Inc, Donato’s Pizza, AJ’S Auto Drug Addiction and Mental Health mental illness. The Lakewood Fire Department Body, West Side Auto Paint, Design Sur- Services Board in Cuyahoga County) Those who would like to join the would like to thank the following busi- faces, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Giant Eagle, and by several grants, including North- Living Miracles are invited to come on nesses and organizations for their Around The Corner, Doughnut Pantry, coast Behavioral Healthcare, a local Mondays from 1-4 p.m. for an orienta- assistance in the creation of the memorial: Incredible Edibles, Caribou Coffee, Ini- psychiatric hospital where the Living tion. Call ahead at 216-221-6323. Lakewood Association of Firefighters, tially Yours Inc. and Holmes Printing. Natural Health Solutions Understanding with Dr. Bryan Ruocco, DC serving this community over 20 years

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Pulse Of The City Historic Preservation? (Yes, But With Our People First!) The Fabulous Lakewood Senior Centers! As our city begins to debate the rela- by Gary Rice provided at both Senior Centers, as well tive merits and priorities regarding its as home-delivered meals. There are also architectural historic preservation, it’s social services, yard maintenance, and quite a comforting feather in Lakewood’s leaf and snow removal programs avail- cap to know that our city already has a able. Health and wellness programs, as vibrant array of senior services in place well as an eclectic array of recreational to assist the wonderful human resources activities, are all planned for Lake- who, indeed, have helped to create and wood’s seniors to enjoy. maintain some of the historic wood, brick There are also transportation ser- and mortar buildings that are currently vices available, including service to being discussed in our community. medical appointments, to and from the There’s no doubt in my mind that Senior Centers, and to grocery stores, Lakewood is one of those special places all with beautiful community vehicles where all ages have some outstanding equipped with wheelchair lifts. social support systems in place. The pur- These services can begin for any- pose of my column this week is to inform one starting at their 60th birthday. you of some of the great services available Lakewood’s two Senior Centers are

through Lakewood’s Office on Aging. In photo by Gary Rice the Kathleen & Robert Lawther Center addition, there are many opportunities (Senior Center West) located at 16024 available for people to volunteer with the The Kathleen and Robert Lawther Center (Senior Center West) Madison Avenue (216- 521-1515, Hours: services offered to our seniors. senior population. “diverse needs and interests of older 8:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F) and the Senior A number of years ago, some wise As our nation’s health care ser- adults, by providing services and activities Center East, located at 12400 Madi- community leaders determined that vices expanded, so too did America’s that enhance dignity, support indepen- son Avenue, (216- 521-1515, Hours: 8:00 Lakewood’s quality of life would be life expectancy. With my own huge dence and encourage involvement in the AM-5:00 PM M-F). The Division of enhanced through an expansion of generation of post-WWII babies now senior center and the community” (this is Aging website is where downloads include services to our city’s senior population. hitting our retirement age, the need for according to their website: http://onelake- monthly lunch menus, activity calendars, Indeed, there arose a national move- expanded senior services in the future wood.com/HumanServices/Aging/). and a community resource guide. ment in our country to establish ever would also seem to be a given. Some of these activities and services As pointed out earlier, volun- greater avenues of public and private Lakewood’s Division of Aging incude providing a monthly calendar teer opportunities abound for people social assistance to America’s growing started in 1973 as a response to the of events and the preparation of meals wanting to help seniors and others in our community. Indeed, the City of Lakewood has a remarkable tradition Wanted: Emergency Response Team Volunteers of civic community volunteerism. If by Tricia Granfors you’re interested in volunteering your Would you know how to help your time to assist, just give the City a call. family and neighbors in the event of The pulse of this city can always use a disaster or emergency? The Wests- your help. hore Regional Community Emergency Response Team (WSC) is offering free classes on topics such as disaster pre- The Reagle Beagle paredness, basic injury assessment and Grand Re-Opening medical treatment, search and rescue by Anita Boutros procedures, fire suppression, disas- The Reagle Beagle will be cel- ter psychology, and much more. The ebrating it grand re-opening under 20-hour adult FEMA course is con- new ownership Saturday, Septem- ducted by local safety professionals. ber 24, 6-10 p.m.. Westshore residents who are US citi- Join The Reagle Beagle Girls zens, successfully complete training Saturday for our GRAND RE- and pass a background check are eli- OPENING. We will have appetizers, gible for team membership. drinks and many door great prizes Do your part to keep our region to give away. safe and prepared. To register for the Regal Cinema Full Scale Exercise The Reagle Beagle now offers free classes or for more information full barber services and many more contact WSC Coordinator Tricia Gran- nice improvements to the facility. fors at (440) 716-4135 or granforst@ 1, 2011. The five consecutive Saturday Road and the City of Westlake Service Stop by and enjoy the evening north-olmsted.com. Space is limited. morning classes will be held at St. John Center, 741 Bassett Road, from at 8:00 with us. I hope we will see you there! Training begins Saturday, October Medical Center, 29000 Center Ridge a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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LO Opinions A Story Of Arcs, Bends, Curves And Us The various books, magazines and by Chris Perry Abolish overseas tax havens that enable websites I read often contain various companies to pretend their profits are charts that include statistical and sci- is always right. The fact that worldwide laid waste to more than half the world’s earned in other countries like the Cay- entific data on the economy and the it is more than 95 percent owned and forests--we can no longer separate our- man Islands. Eliminate tax subsidies environment. The foundation of such run by less than .0001 percent of us is selves from, and dominate nature, for corporations that distribute gen- charts begins with vertical and hori- just the way it happens to work. We are without severe consequences. erous profit-based bonuses to the top zontal lines used to graph the trajectory here to serve the economy, the belief In the economic sphere, Ameri- officers but little or none to the employ- over time of the arc, bend or curve of goes, and it is not here to serve us. can politics has been reduced to an ees down below. On average, the largest important research facts and findings. This free market asylum and the argument over big government so that 400 corporations in America pay nearly It seems as if every measurable tortured gospel for which we have sold we the people avoid talking about big 12-15 percent of its earnings to just its piece of economic and ecological data our collective souls has depended heav- capitalism, the largest source of our top five individual officers. is accelerating upward at an alarming ily on changing the thinking of the economic predicament. But reality is The most threatening challenge to rate, soaring ever more sharply towards people to support and vote against their not cooperating with our evasions. capitalism, and our survival, is argu- the apex of the vertical limit with dev- very own economic interests and sta- Despite the so-called recovery, the ably the finite carrying capacity of the astating consequences. bility. Virtually the entire barnyard of free market pathologies generated by natural world. If the industrial system Consider income inequality, pov- our elected officials is preaching a mix unbounded capitalism during the past is not transformed, the destruction of erty, pollution, species extinction, of free market religious revivalism and four decades are continuing to expand. nature will limit economic growth and deforestation, water and food short- brutal 19th-century industrial capital- The economic solution does not lie eventually bring down the entire sys- ages, health care costs, diseases and ism. in the ending of capitalism, but rather tem. Companies that do not change are disorders, corporate welfare, defense The idea of the free market as the in reinventing American capitalism to doomed. We need to end the great fal- spending--just to name a few. The ultimate democracy and measure of serve the people and to restore indi- lacy that the DOW, NASDAQ, S&P 500 common theme that countless charts personal freedom has been seductively vidual freedoms, protect workers and and the GDP are accurate measures of and graphs show is that the arc of simple, as the average person does not their communities, respect the envi- progress. A sustainable ecological econ- the curve grows rapidly sharper as have enough economic training to ronment and constrain or abolish the omy depends on people understanding key benchmark measures of our eco- know that there is no such thing as a worst greed-driven elements of laissez- it, being an integral part of it, balancing logical sustainability and economic free market--all markets (outside of faire capitalism. Although there have it with nature and acting on it. justice hurtle towards transformation individual barter) are the result of both been times within our history in which In the environmental sphere, or disaster, most often disaster. society and government creating them unbounded capitalism was reined transforming our culture and ways of The fact is, the only chart that through a complex web of laws, trade, in (the first 50 years of our nation’s thinking will come through the under- shows a flat line to match the hori- tariffs, rules, massive public financing founding, the trust-busting years of standing that the world is a living and zontal bottom are those that depict and the handing out of endless subsi- Teddy Roosevelt’s presidency and the complex thing, rather than a machine wages, which have remained stagnant dies to privileged private interests. New Deal period from 1935 to 1980) with a series of levers to pull for what- in America for nearly 40 years when The most dangerous mistake we most of American history has been ever we want or desire. It is no longer adjusted for inflation. make as humans is the far-reaching “anything goes.” possible to pursue the unsustainable What happens in the chart does belief that we are separate from nature. We need permanent and lasting eco- logic of industrialism to its limits in a not stay in the chart--the manner in Our many religions tell us that a super- nomic justice solutions. We can be well biological landscape. which the data arcs, bends and curves natural being who is not part of our on our way towards achieving a demo- The Iroquois Confederacy had an greatly impacts all of us. What the planet created us. That we have been cratic capitalism with the following: actual “law” that every decision had to be charts tell us is the story of ourselves. set apart from all other life forms and A fundamental redistribution of made in the context of its impact on the They tell us that our global envi- that the majority of the six billion of us power and money. Obviously, this will environment on the seventh generation. ronment is so afire that it may soon no don’t even believe that we are animals, require a stronger government (though Given the current velocity of our trend longer be able to support human life. It but instead think we are a completely not necessarily a bigger one) that stops lines, if there is not a change within our tells us that our economic “free mar- different life form. subsidizing the maldistribution of cultural beliefs and actions, the world in ket” system is almost entirely owned, Just as a tree, fish, deer or person wealth and income through its tax code which we live may no longer be recogniz- run, milked and exploited by just a tiny is a seemingly independent and single and spending programs. Government able to the seventh generation. fraction of one percent of us and in organism but is made up of an intricate has to recover some of the economic The word “unsustainable” is many ways has crashed around us and web of interacting living parts, so too is levers it purposely abandoned in the immensely underrated, possibly upon us. our planet. We need to think of Earth era of deregulation, a move that created because it is so overused. But it is not In order to reverse the trajectory as a single organism in which all of us obscene inequalities. a “maybe” word. It does not refer to of the arcs, bends and curves before play an interactive role in its care and A revival of antitrust law to pro- a process. It points directly to an end it reaches critical mass we must admit sustainability. tect customers and workers from the point and says that when that point is to and correct the mistakes that have The Earth’s atmosphere, our life- brutality of monopoly capitalism. The reached, whatever behavior it is refer- brought us to this point. In order to protecting shield, is a thin layer just five owners of small businesses typically encing must change or end. How the understand our mistakes at their deep- miles high, a distance that if laid out flat act more responsibly than big-time arcs, bends and curves end within the est level we must recognize that our you could run from one end to the other CEOs because they have a personal many charts and graphs that speak to most serious and recurring mistakes in a bit more than a half an hour. When stake in the companies they run. Reck- our past and show us our present will are grounded in our culture, our way of Europeans first arrived in North Amer- less behavior by the big boys could ultimately be our future. Do we choose thinking, our way of seeing the world ica the average depth of topsoil was two be curbed if they faced similar risks. to change or let it end? and the stories we tell ourselves about feet and was rich with minerals to sus- who we are and why we are here. tain a bounty of plant life. Today, North It boils down to two words-- America averages six inches of topsoil Economy and Environment--and how depth, and much of it is devoid of many the arcs, bends and curves capture vital nutrients as a result of pesticides and measure the mistakes we have and industrial agriculture practices. perpetuated in both, thereby irrefut- So essentially, we are a quick 8k ably making the case for us to change run or a shovel blade depth away from our way of thinking which has led to depleting the atmosphere and soil that the near-terminal velocity of the lines sustain all life on this planet. The major- charting our course towards certain ity of us have been raised to believe that thresholds that measure the biological we are separate from our natural world, Espresso and human limits of our world. that we have been created to consume to The most fundamental mistake the point of collapse. 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Minding The Issues Our Congress Of Vienna Moment

During the height of the Arab by Gordon Brumm tually supportable, logically sound, Spring some months ago, observ- and relevant. ers compared the Arab uprisings to but was narrow in scope. Blacks and as Power is stifling Humanity, what can Having done what we can, let us the democratic revolutions that swept other minorities were definitely sec- partisans for Humanity do? Here are wait for history to have its way. Europe in 1848. Like their Arab coun- ond-class citizens, and no means, my suggestions. Footnote #1:For all his flaws terparts, the 1848 revoutionaries aimed however violent, was spared to let them Be calm. Remember that history is and failings, Barack Obama MUST to wrest control from the rigid, auto- know it. on your side. The Congress of Vienna be re-elected, for one simple reason: cratic rulers of the day. Fifty years ago conditions had is now a laughable anachronism, and the Supreme Court. As you no doubt The revolutions of 1848 provided improved, but there was still much today’s injustices face the same fate. know, the Supreme Court is divided a sharp counterpoint to an event, the to be desired. In 1961 women had the But history needs materials to work among four conservatives (relatively Congress of Vienna, that occurred vote, but the idea of women in the with. Help lay the groundwork for young in age) and four liberals (or about 35 years earlier, in 1814-1815. professions or in management posi- Humanity’s next advance. better, center-liberals), with Justice The Congress of Vienna was a tions still hadn’t caught on. (Think Bear witness to your ideas and Kennedy the often-deciding vote in meeting of ambassadors from the great of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who principles, whether in the public the middle. It is likely that Kennedy powers of the day, Austria, Prussia, graduated from law school and was forum, in print, or in private conversa- or one of the liberals will retire in the Russia and Great Britain, plus other offered only a job as legal secretary.) tion. Someone will remember. next four years. And in all probability, nations including post-Napoleonic Gays were still outcasts at best. The Present ideas, based on your prin- a Republican president would replace France. It was chaired by ultra-conser- situation for minorities had advanced ciples, that furnish practical solutions him or her with a conservative, mean- vative Klemens von Metternich, who in – the armed forces were integrated, for to specific problems. (See Sen. Sherrod ing that the Court would be controlled the next century became a role model example – but they were still second- Brown as a model for this.) by a rock-solid conservative major- for Henry Kissinger. class citizens, explicitly in the South Leave slander to your opponents. ity for decades to come. And don’t The basic aim of the Congress and by unspoken convention in many They seem to enjoy it so much, and it count on one of the relatively moder- was to restore the status quo as of Northern states. might be their only weapon. ate Republican candidates to offer a 1793, before Napoleon’s attempt to Despite long-term progress, Power Be careful of your sound bytes. suitable candidate. Remember that spread French power across Europe and Humanity still alternate in gaining Sound bytes are not inherently bad; George H.W. Bush (the better Bush) – which incidentally cleared the way control. And we are now going through Socrates gave us some good ones: “An gave us Clarence Thomas. for the ideals of the French Revolu- a period in which Power is in the sad- unexamined life is not worth living.” Footnote #2: In some interpre- tion. Another aim was to insure that dle: “All I know is that I know nothing.” tations, the Mayan calendar ends in the warfare just ended would never Big business has the Supreme “I am the gadfly of Athens.” But the 2012 with an unprecedented cata- reoccur. To these ends, the Con- Court in its back pocket. big problem with today’s sound bytes clysm that will bring about the end gress restored traditional monarchs The American people seem to is that they are pure emotive rhetoric, of the world as we know it. My ques- to their thrones, redrew boundaries, think of CEOs as Santa Claus, gen- lacking a factual foundation or rele- tion is this: How did the Mayans get and agreed to help any member state erously granting jobs when the vance to the significant issues at hand. the idea that Rick Perry (or Michele put down uprisings that might spread people are nice to them, and with- So make sure your sound bytes can be Bachmann or Sarah Palin) would be to other countries. holding their favors if the people are unpacked into arguments that are fac- elected president? In fairness, the Congress did a so naughty as to impose regulations or fairly good job of keeping the peace. raise taxes. Although the international arrange- Conservative advocates have sold ments established by the Congress the American people an amazing steadily eroded, there was only amount of snake oil: They have con- one significant European war (the vinced the public that the wealthiest Crimean War) between 1815 and among us deserve to be immune from 1914. their proper tax burden because they But all these arrangements, all have taken risks in order to implement these agreements, were by and for the innovative ideas that benefit society. monarchs – who generally considered A sensible idea, except that the con- their authority to derive from God servatives extend the risk premium – not the people. Demands for democ- to everyone at the upper end of the racy and nationhood for the various income scale, including for example, ethnic groups were ignored. entertainers and sports figures and, The Congress of Vienna is a prime more notably, professionals of all sorts. display of Power at the expense of (We know that doctors face a tough Humanity. grind on the way to attaining their Give us a call. The revolutions of 1848 were professional status, but are they tak- Together, we can maximize Humanity’s reaction to the condi- ing a risk? Is there any uncertainty as your output in a single bound. tions promoted by the Congress of to what their financial future will be? Vienna. The revolutions themselves Is there any possibility of their losing With Cox Business’ advanced products, were largely suppressed within a few anything? Please! And what holds for you get invincible service and substantial years, but the democratic impulse, as doctors holds even more for lawyers, support in a powerful combination of trust, we know, did not die. accountants and other profession- loyalty and excellence. And having a Since that time, Power and als and most businesspersons. Not to dedicated partner means more time – Humanity have contended for suprem- mention those who live on inherited and profit – to look after your business. acy like two wrestlers, first one on top wealth.) and then the other, both in Europe and The American people have also in the U.S. In the United States, for bought into the idea that the wealthy, example, the Gilded Age was followed in spending obscene amounts of by the Progressive Era, followed in money on their houses or perfumes turn by the Coolidge era and then the or motor cars, are graciously bestow- New Deal, and so on. ing their bounty on the working class. But in the long term, Humanity Why? Because for their ten or fifteen has been on the upswing, slowly but dollars per hour the workers can pro- steadily. Consider the changes in the duce goods for the wealthy instead of United States in the past 100 years. In producing for the great majority of the 1911, women lacked the right to vote, public. and they were seldom to be found in And through it all, money pulls responsible positions in the workplace. the strings of government. The labor movement was established In this low and oppressive period,

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Lakewood Living Melissa Page Says: School Board Candidate Pagsuyoin Gets My Vote by Melissa Page hope you will stop by. Election Day is coming up on Tues- Then on Friday, September 23, 6:30 day, November 8. Three out of the five to 11 p.m. Kristine’s campaign com- Lakewood Board of Education seats are mittee is putting on a flavorful benefit up for election. Six candidates are vying concert, Night At The Winchester. The for these seats and only one of them is cover charge is only $10 per person or an incumbent. Lakewood voters have $25 per household. Music performances an opportunity to make significant will be by Tracy Marie, Shadow of adjustments that will best represent all Doubt, and John Tamilio III. Signature Lakewood’s children and the Lakewood foods will be served from local ethnic population. I hope we are able to hear restaurants: Thai Kitchen, Borroco Grill from and learn about all of these candi- (Columbian), Khiem’s Vietnamese, dates before casting our votes. Greek Village, and Tommy’s Pastries I know first-time candidate Kris- all of Madison Avenue. It will be held tine Pagsuyoin (Pug-C-U-in) is worth at The Winchester Music Hall, at 12112 taking the time to get to know more Madison Avenue. If you’ve never been to about. She will be getting one of my The Winchester for a show you will be three votes and I can share with you Kristine and Art Pagsuyoin with their family. Kristine (pictured left) is running for amazed at the quality sound and com- why. But first, I’ll encourage you to visit election to the Lakewood Board of Education in November. fortable atmosphere of this music hall her website at www.PagsuyoinforLake- and communication. I thought it befit- laborative. Many people within this that once was a bowling alley. (See ad woodSchools.com. There you can learn ting the timeliness of Kristine looking group can tell you she applies all of the 4 in this Lakewood Observer). Advanced about her relevant background, experi- to serve where she knows her skills are Cs dynamically. tickets can be purchased at her website ence, and what she stands for. You can most needed. I first met her four years Kristine will have a booth at the listed above, by calling 216-233-3157, or also read other endorsements and eas- ago when I sought her out for some Lakewood Community Festival on purchase at the door. ily link to her published Lakewood advice on a matter. Since then we con- Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m. Lastly, make sure you mark your Observer articles relating to recent tinued to cross paths volunteering on to 5 p.m. at Madison Park. This fes- calendars now so you don’t forget about school issues. This list includes her story various child and education projects. tival always has a great selection of the School Board Candidate Forum announcing and introducing herself as Most recently I served the last two years ethnic foods, music and fun for all ages. hosted by the Lakewood PTA Council a school board candidate. She will also with her on the Leadership Team of the Admission is free. Charlie and I look on Wednesday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at be available to speak with in person at newly formed Lakewood Family Col- forward to helping with her booth. We Garfield Middle School on Detroit Ave. the events I mention below. I want Kristine elected to the school board because I’ve witnessed her passion Lakewood Featured In Time Magazine and dedication to serving our school by Melissa Garrett fidence,” states Time. difficult properties and it is starting to district over the last few years. She isn’t Lakewood has just received another “We are excited that Time Magazine show results,” stated Mayor Mike Sum- just coming out of the woodwork, so to nod from the national media. The City chose to feature Lakewood and what we mers. “Our first goal is to stabilize a speak. She already has experience work- is featured in the article How To Save are doing with our Housing Initiative. neighborhood by removing a nuisance. ing with the current board members The Housing Market: Destroy Homes We are effectively implementing a com- Secondly, we hope to improve the value and administration. She’s been attend- which appears in the September 5, 2011 prehensive plan for dealing with these of our housing stock.” ing school board meetings regularly the issue of Time. “If you close your eyes last few years and has participated in and try to imagine Middle America, Lakewood Early Childhood PTA Hosts committees and advocacy efforts as a you might picture Lakewood, Ohio, participant, facilitator, and leader. She is a working-class suburb of Cleveland An Open House knowledgeable about federal, state, and whose orderly residential streets, tidy by Angie Stoke local educational policy and has a back- houses with postage-stamp lawns and The Lakewood Early Childhood PTA is hosting an Open House in conjunction ground in education. She is positioned median household income of $44,000 with our monthly Children’s Party on Friday, September 16 from 6 -8 p.m. at Har- to hit the ground running. are the very foundation of the American rison Elementary. We will be kicking off the school year and football season with This year my husband Charlie and I Century. With good public schools, an a pint sized tailgating party! We will have training camps for our future football now have two young children attending economically diverse population, mul- players and cheerleaders, crafts and other activities. And, of course, no tailgating Roosevelt Elementary. We want someone tiple parks and 33 churches, it’s been party is complete without food! currently living the life of raising kids in home to generations of families in the The LECPTA wants to extend an invitation to those families in our commu- Lakewood, experiencing first hand what Cleveland area,” states the magazine. nity (and those that surround it) with children birth to age six to join us for an is going on in families of school age chil- The article focuses on the national evening that is sure to be fun! What better way to learn more about our organiza- dren. We feel Kristine can best relate to housing market and uses Lakewood as tion than with a party! the current challenges facing our school an example of a community trying to Please contact the LECPTA for more information and details at lecpta@gmail. district. Between Charlie and I, we have improve the market by demolishing com or 216-536-0821. been committed to volunteering to the nuisance properties. The article dis- Lakewood schools in many ways along- cusses the recent demolition of 1549 side Kristine. We now find ourselves Lakewood Avenue and how it had Lakewood Resident Is A Shining Star! happy to do our part towards her cam- jumped from absentee landlord to by Ginger Bivin paign efforts because we are confident in absentee landlord and had become a Let me introduce to you a very busy lady residing at the Northwesterly her ability to facilitate and lead. We feel criminal nuisance property. Lakewood Assisted Living Community. Her name is Helen Chamberjian and she has that Kristine listens to and values the has demolished 12 of these types of recently received the Shining Star Award. opinions and experiences of everyone in homes in recent years with another 11 On Monday, June 21, 2011 Helen was presented with the Shining Star the community. scheduled to be taken down soon. Award for her involvement with Experience Corp. The Executive Director, I viewed the video recording of The article goes on to explain that Joy David along with the Project Manager, Debra Kay, along with Helen were this year’s Lakewood School Convoca- the intention is not only to eliminate guests of honor at a luncheon with the Mayor of the City of Cleveland, Frank tion (posted on the Lakewood Observer nuisance homes but it is hoped that the Jackson. Observation Deck internet forum). elimination of these homes will actu- Helen received the Shining Star Award for her 7,500 volunteer hours that Superintendent Jeff Patterson spoke of ally help the economy. “Razing houses, she has given Experience Corp. that began during the Mike White adminis- the 21st Century Skills that our school officials say, will increase competition tration continuing through the Frank Jackson administration. district must focus on in order to for the remaining homes, driving up As I was interviewing Helen for this article she revealed her desire to help maintain our current successes and to real estate values. That in turn, will educate children. She considers all the children she has met through her vol- continue improvement. The skills were make it easier for homeowners to refi- unteering as her grandchildren, and she has said she has many! dubbed as the “4 Cs”. They are criti- nance to cheaper loans, freeing up It has been a great honor and privilege to share a true shining star of the cal thinking, creativity, collaboration, spending and boosting consumer con- Lakewood community.

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Lakewood Living Jonathan Zagorski, Master Road Debris Dodger Jon Zagorski will spend more than by Erika Durham $150 on socks in the next few months. More specifically, he is going to spend that money on three pairs of socks. We’re talking high-quality, legitimately waterproof socks. Walking into this conversation, I asked, ““Why wouldn’t you just buy one pair and wear them a few times between washes?” “Because I wear them outside for at least eight hours a day all winter! Last year I destroyed a pair in two months,” Jon replied. These are socks that should ger history: he’s been doing it every day last at least an entire season. So, what is since. going on with Jon Zagorski? He’s a bike Jon is currently riding a KHS Flite messenger. 100, a bike that is built as a fixed-gear Jon has been a courier for about 15 by the manufacturer. The KHS is one months now. While winter is obviously of four bikes Jon has owned and ridden the most difficult, uncomfortable, and in the past three years, and is the bike stressful time for his job, he still loves he uses for all of his riding. He grew up it and is more than willing to put up photo courtesy of Crank Set Rides in the Lakewood/Cleveland area, and with the infamous Cleveland weather as previously stated, has never owned to continue it. He came upon the job a car or had a driver’s license. When almost by accident, through an odd Jonathan Zagorski, Master Road Debris Dodger, in the orange jacket. the time came for him to be able to do sequence of events that just happened those things, he decided that riding to line up. During a stint of unemploy- of the question for Jon to make a ride for two different companies, and told a bike was more fun, would be much ment, Jon found himself riding his bike of that distance, and he soon got used Jon that if he wanted work, he should cheaper, and would get him around out to Kent at least once a week to spend to the 80 miles round-trip he was doing ride out to East 131st and Broadway without having to wait for public trans- time with a friend who was going to be on his Specialized Langster road bike. the next morning. He got up, made the portation. moving away soon. Never having had a During this period, Jon ran into ride easily, and was hired by the courier As a major mileage rider, Jon is car or a license, it didn’t seem too out a friend who was doing courier work company. The rest is Zagorski Messen- going to be participating in the Bike Summit that is taking place in Cleve- land on September 10th and 11th. The Heritage Ohio Brings Small Business summit is taking place as an effort to try to correct some of the major issues that cyclists (and motorists) face when Marketing Conference To Lakewood it comes to the roads. He’d like to see by Ian Andrews a low cost of $15.00 for the seminar. keting to help small businesses better the bridges swept more often (the LakewoodAlive’s Main Street™ A networking session will be held the promote themselves. Lorain bridge is not-so-affectionately program will host Heritage Ohio and following day at the library from 9:00 LakewoodAlive, the Downtown nicknamed the “Lorain-Car-Debris more than thirty Ohio Main Street a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lakewood Business Alliance and Heri- Bridge”), and would love to see bike directors for a two-day Small Business Small Business Marketing will be tage Ohio invite any local business to lanes put in as well. These seem to be Marketing Seminar. The event will take presented by Team Halo, advisors who be part of this seminar. Take advan- more than reasonable requests, espe- place at Lakewood Public Library Main have been teaching locally owned and tage of LakewoodAlive’s rate of $15 (a cially coming from a person who rides Branch on September 14, 2011 from operated businesses how to succeed $60 savings) by calling 216-521-0655 between 700 and 800 miles a month. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (includes lunch). with smart marketing. Attendees will or emailing sstrachan@lakewoodalive. He’d also like to see Cleveland host Lakewood business owners may take learn how to create a marketing plan & com. Visit heritageohio.org for more more bike races, seeing that as a way to advantage of LakewoodAlive’s mem- strategy, utilize social media, blogging, information. raise cycling awareness and put cyclists bership with Heritage Ohio and enjoy web site development and email mar- in a positive light. Jon is excited to see more bike Nature’s Bin Reports shops opening in the Cleveland area, specifically Joy Machines and Blazing Vitamin K Protects Against Bone Saddle Cycle. The biking community is growing in this area, and it is becoming more and more visible. The more activ- Fracture In New Study ity towards safe cycling, and the more by Mary Johnson Well Being®, which Nature’s Bin pub- levels of vitamin D had lower levels access people have to cycling knowl- Nature’s Bin, a full service natural lishes free each month to inform the of body fat, among other important edge and equipment, the safer it will foods market in Lakewood, reports the Lakewood community of the ben- findings. become to ride. first study to show a direct link between efits of good nutrition choices and “Whether you are trying to lose I certainly find Jon and his $150 vitamin K in the diet and bone quality. healthy lifestyle. The August issue also weight, protect your bones as you socks a serious motivator for me to Men and women who consumed the includes a study that found women age, or live pain-free, our August keep riding when the weather starts to most vitamin K had better bone min- who got the most flavonoids from issue reports new scientific evidence turn. This summer has been an excit- eral density and less-porous, stronger fruits, tea, and dark chocolate had the that natural vitamins and foods are ing one for the biking community; its bone compared to those who got the highest bone mineral density; dieters safe, affordable, and effective,” said growth is inspiring and beautiful, and least vitamin K. who took alpha-lipoic acid lost up to Mary Johnson, Director of Devel- I can only encourage everyone to do The report is part of the August, 5 percent of their body weight in 20 opment and Marketing at Nature’s everything they can to become a part 2011, issue of Natural Insights for weeks, and people with the highest Bin. “We’re proud to see such well- of it. Let’s keep it going through the fall respected peer-reviewed journals and winter, and give Jon some com- including Bone, Clinical Nutrition, pany on those cold and icy days. Diabetes, and others recognizing the If anyone is interested in being a Is your computer or laptop giving you problems? value of good nutrition,” added John- R. Analytical Services Inc. can help! part of the Strategic Planning Sum- son. mit, you can contact Jacob Van Sickle We provide professional computer Natural Insights for Well Being® is services for your home or business. of Bike Cleveland at jacob@bikecleve- free, and Nature’s Bin invites all those land.org. Let us help you keep plugged into the future! who wish to gain more valuable nutri- Lakewood Owned and Operated! Also, keep your eyes peeled for the tion knowledge to stop in and pick up first ever Lakewood Critical Mass Ride, Ph.216.521.7902 www.R-Analytical-Services.com Fx.216.521.1417 the August issue. coming soon!

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Lakewood Living History Celebrate The History Of Lakewood Park by Mazie Adams 10, 1959 following the completion of the Any current resident of Lakewood, new City Hall on Detroit Avenue (still Ohio is familiar with the spacious in use to this day.) The only structural park on Lake Erie which is the site of remnant of the Robert Rhodes estate is so many family and community events the stone wall, which still includes the each year. Fewer, however, are aware inscription “The Hickories.” of the various roles this piece of land In the florid prose of the day, the has played in the history and develop- Lakewood Press published the follow- ment of the city. Lakewood Park has ing prediction upon the dedication of a rich history. First owned by a note- Lakewood Park in 1918: “It needs no worthy early settler family, the parcel prophet to predict that many years later became the home for a member hence, sons and grandsons of the men of a renowned Cleveland family who now active in this celebration will go hosted celebrated guests on this grand to Lakewood Park for similar celebra- estate. Then it entered an extended tions.” This prophecy has truly come period of civic use as a hospital annex, to pass. the center of Lakewood’s government, Lakewood Park, one of the larg- an educational asset and a public park. est lake front parks in Ohio, remains The evolution of the property reflects a hub of activity. Each decade has seen the changing settlement and devel- Lakewood Park in the 1920s improvements that reflect the changing opment patterns found throughout Rockport for the location of his sum- lic spaces. After the death of Robert needs and interests of the community, Lakewood (formerly Rockport Town- mer cottage. Rhodes purchased the Rhodes, the City purchased his former including a swimming pool, tennis ship). northernmost portion of the Honam estate for use as a public park, spending courts, picnic shelters, a heritage gar- The Lakewood Historical Soci- property. $215,000. den, an indoor pavilion and, most ety will host a dedication ceremony Robert and Kate Rhodes’ great- The reaction to this deal was cov- recently, a skateboard park. Lakewood on Thursday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m est refuge from the demands of busy ered favorably in the local press. An residents still gather to play sports, for an Ohio Historical Marker com- business and social activities was their article in the Lakewood Press entitled, hear music, enjoy fireworks and watch memorating the fascinating history of lovely lakefront estate, called “The Surpassing Beauty of Rhodes Estate movies in the park. Lakewood Park. Hickories.” Rhodes built his summer gave a vivid description of the estate as The piece of land that is now Early Rockport settler John “cottage” in 1881 which, after three it looked in 1918, waxing poetic about Lakewood Park has a rich history. From Honam arrived in Rockport by 1830. additions, became a 3-storey mansion. stately elms, fruit and flowering trees, an early settler farm to a grand Lake Like most of his neighbors, Honam By 1890, they used “The Hickories” as and a decorative pagoda that stood Avenue estate to a community asset, purchased a large farm that fronted their primary residence. over the cliff at the back of the prop- the land reflects the changing land on Detroit Avenue. Four years later, he The Hickories was, according to erty. “Beautiful is no name for it, nor use and community development of built a house of local siltstone on what local historian Margaret Manor Butler, would become his 97 ½ acre farm that “a rendezvous of celebrated company, stretched from Detroit to Lake Erie, where gathered on many occasions all between what is now Belle (named for members of the Rhodes and Hanna Honam’s daughter Isabella) and Cook families and close friends, among Avenues. them the McKinleys, the Garfields, the Following Honam’s death in 1845, Sims, the Barretts and the Nicholsons.” the property transferred to his daugh- The property included gardens, wind- ter Isabella, wife of Orvis Hotchkiss. ing drives, creeks, bridges, a gazebo, a Widely regarded as a leader within the natural forest, numerous benches and community, Orvis Hotchkiss oper- other amenities. ated several businesses on the property, Throughout most of the 1890s and including a tannery and a mill. Orvis into the new century, Robert, his wife Hotchkiss also received the contract to Kate, their son William Castle Rhodes build the plank road on Detroit Road and daughter-in-law Myra, all lived on through the community. The fam- the Lakewood estate. Robert Rhodes ily owned the house until 1897. This died in 1916, leaving over $1.5 million Robert Russell Rhodes estate called “The Hickories” house is now the Oldest Stone House to 26 local institutions. Museum, operated by the Lakewood From the late 1890s until 1930, grand, it is the Westminster Abbey of Lakewood over the past two centuries. Historical Society. Lakewood saw an incredible boom in Lakewood, the cathedral of the vicin- Join the Lakewood Historical Society As the population of Rockport residential and community building to ity, a memorial to Rhodes.” as we celebrate this history during the grew, so did the need for available serve the needs of this increased pop- The City of Lakewood took official Ohio Historic Marker dedication cer- land. Like many wealthy Cleveland ulation. The City of Lakewood grew possession of the estate on the Fourth emony on September 8 at 7 p.m. businessmen in the late 19th-century, along with the population, as did the of July, 1918. However, although the Robert Russell Rhodes looked west to need for increased services and pub- park opened to the public in 1918, the City of Lakewood’s planned conver- sion of the Rhodes house into a new City Hall was delayed. The home was initially used as a convalescent hospital Quality Painting. That’s All We Do! for wounded soldiers returning from The westside’s housepainter World War I. Then, when the influ- for over 35 years! enza epidemic struck Lakewood, the local government quickly expanded Interior • Exterior the use of the residence into a supple- mentary hospital for flu victims. By 1920, the immediate crisis of the flu pandemic had passed and the soldiers were re-established back into civilian life. In January, the local government converted the Rhodes house into its new City Hall. Up to 47 employees worked in the 216-529-0360 converted mansion until 1959. The www.neubertpainting.com Original stone wall for “The Hickories” building was torn down on December 12108 Madison Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107

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Lakewood Living A Stellar Night With Lakewood Hometown Band! by Gary Rice the “Stars Spangled Banner” to the On August 21, the 2011 breathtaking final strains of “The Lakewood Sunday evening “Con- Stars and Stripes Forever” (where first cert in the Park” series concluded the piccolos, and then the brass sec- with a superb performance by the tion, took to the front of the stage to Lakewood Hometown Band, under overwhelming applause), the band’s the able baton of Frank Cosenza. twelve eclectic musical selections Congratulations are also in order to kept the appreciative and spellbound Donald Santa-Emma, the band’s tire- audience on the edge of their seats. less Musical Coordinator, and to the As an unscheduled surprise treat flawless Master of Ceremonies for for the audience, retired Lakewood the evening, Jim Mehrling of WCLV school teacher Robert Rice conducted 104.9, Classical FM radio. the band in the original “The Ameri- The concert was literally held can Veteran’s Last Salute March” that between the raindrops, as consid- photo by Donald Santa-Emma he and his son Gary composed for erable downpours occurred. As the veterans of America. Gary also Conductor Cosenza raised his baton, accompanied the piece, using a Civil however, the skies were clear, and War type drum. beautifully cool weather ensued for While times have been difficult the duration of a stunning evening Robert and Gary Rice lead the band with the Veteran’s March for many communities these past few performance before a surprisingly volunteer community bands of other funding for this concert was provided years, it is good that Lakewood was large crowd. cities), is a fully professional orga- by the City of Lakewood, the Record- able to support the performing arts The Lakewood Hometown Band, nization, comprised of some of the ing Industries Music Performance this year. Hopefully we will be able to in existence since 1967 (and unlike the Cleveland area’s finest musicians. The Trust Fund, and Cleveland’s Local 4, enjoy more of these exciting Home- American Federation of Musicians. town Band concerts in the park for Lakewood: A City For From the first stirring notes of many years to come. Everyone Lakewood Resident Wins Trip by Brian Salem throughout the city so there is no need By Watching Wheel Of Fortune Lakewood is one of the most cap- to look anywhere else. tivating cities in which to sell real estate Excellent rated Lakewood School by Leslie Jacobe dream vacation to Antigua in late July. because of the variety of housing options. District is one of the reasons why Lakewood resident and lifelong Margaret didn’t even let a broken foot The market ranges from $20,000 studio Lakewood was given the title, ”Best “Wheel” fan, Margaret Jackson, won ruin her fun. They relaxed by the pool, condo to a $2,000,000 house on the lake. Place to Raise your Kids” by Business- a trip to Antigua by watcing Wheel of ate delicious food, and watched the Each home has its own character with Week. Besides that Lakewood has also Fortune and being a part of the show’s sunset from their balcony every night. gorgeous woodwork, doorways, arch- earned the, “Coolest Suburb Worth a Wheel Watchers Club. The Wheel Watchers Club, on ways, and built-ins. About 229 homes Visit” by Travel and Leisure because of Margaret, a substitute teacher, has Sony Rewards, is the first-ever long have sold from January 2011 through its walkability to free entertainment, been a Wheel Watchers Club member term viewer loyalty program in televi- the end of July 2011 making Lakewood sandy beaches, exceptional restau- for the past three years. She watches sion history. It provides a direct method one of the most active markets on the rants, and everyday activities. every single night hoping to see her of rewarding and communicating with west side. There are opportunities for With Lakewood being one of the SPIN ID displayed. loyal fans. The Wheel Watchers Club first time home buyers, move-up buy- most decorated cities on the west side, “I was in complete shock when I offers free membership to viewers at ers and investors to purchase homes focusing our efforts here makes our saw my SPIN ID and my name on the WheelofFortune.com. jobs as real estate agents fun and excit- TV!” Margaret shares. WHERE TO WATCH: Week- ing. Although we are working here She and her husband went on their nights on WEWS at 7:00 p.m. every day, it is important for our team to have a deeper connection to the city. Proud to have worked on over 50 Lakewood homes in 2010 We are members of Lakewood Cham- ber of Commerce, Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary, Pillars of Lakewood, Lakewood Economic Development, ROOFING • PAINTING • REPAIRS Lakewood Alive, and Lakewood BNI. 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