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October 3, 2006 The Lakewood Observer Page 1 Free – Take Please Patronize Our Advertisers! O ne! Lakewood’s Only Newspaper And Finest Website – An Official Google News Source Volume 2, Issue 20, October 3, 2006 City Hall Promotes Police Officers Mayor Thomas J. George will patrol officer, Field Training Officer of Police for 17 years. He was hired in administer the oath of office to three and Patrol Investigator. He was pro- 1989 and served as a uniformed patrol recently promoted Lakewood Police moted in 1996 to Sergeant and served in officer. He was assigned to the Nar- Officers on Friday, September 15, the Patrol Division and Special Opera- cotics Unit in 1997 and the Detective 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium tions. He was promoted to Lieutenant Bureau in 2000. He served as a general at Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit in 1999. He served as a Lieutenant in duty detective and most recently was Avenue. Veteran Officers, Captain the Administrative Division and a shift assigned to the Juvenile Bureau where Sgt. Leslie Wilkins Capt. Gary Stone Gary Stone, Lieutenant Gary Sprague, commander in the Patrol Division. He he investigated all crimes commit- Sergeant Kevin Kaucheck and Sergeant recently earned his masters degree in ted by and against children as well as Leslie Wilkins bring a vast amount of Public Administration from Cleveland domestic violence and sexual assaults. experience and expertise to their new State University. Sergeant Leslie Wilkins was hired positions. Lieutenant Gary Sprague has been by the Lakewood Division of Police Captain Gary Stone has been a a member of the Lakewood Division in 1985 as a dispatcher. She then was member of the Lakewood Division of of Police for 18 years. He was hired in appointed as a patrol officer in 1988. Police for 22 years. He will be assigned 1988 and served as a uniformed patrol She worked as a Field Training Officer Lt. Gary Sprague Sgt. Kaucheck to the Administrative Division. His officer, Field Training Officer and an and a DARE officer. She was assigned duties will include supervising the jail, Investigator. He was promoted to Ser- to the Investigative Division in 1999 her Bachelor Degree from Baldwin dispatchers, and civilian personnel. geant in 2000 and has worked in the and assigned to the Juvenile Bureau. Wallace College while working for the He will also be in charge of training uniform division. She worked with crimes committed city. Her father, Warren Day, served on departmental personnel. He was hired Sergeant Kevin Kaucheck has been by and against juvenile, domestic vio- the Lakewood Fire Department for 37 in 1984 and has served as a uniformed a member of the Lakewood Division lence and sexual assaults. She earned years, retiring in 1987. Lakewood Hospital Announces Expansion To Rockport Square September 14, 2006 Lakewood – diverse health care needs of the City of Lakewood Hospital today announced Lakewood and Cleveland’s Westshore the expansion of its primary health care communities since 1907. Offering a services to Rockport Square, the four- wide range of health services and edu- acre mixed use development currently cation programs for women, men and under construction on the eastern cor- children, each year Lakewood Hospital ridor of Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. provides high-quality and innovative “Establishing the Rockport loca- patient care for more than 130,000 tion to provide primary care services patients. In 1997, Lakewood Hospital dovetails nicely with our long-term became part of the Cleveland Clinic strategy to continue to invest our health system, a partnership between resources in the community as well the Cleveland Clinic and nine com- as support the economic growth of munity hospitals. HYPERLINK Lakewood,” said Fred DeGrandis, chief “http://www.lakewoodhospital.org/” executive officer of Lakewood, Fair- www.lakewoodhospital.org view and Lutheran hospitals. “We are in the midst of an aggressive physician In This Issue recruitment plan and have been suc- Rendering for Lakewood Hospital space at Rockport Square. cessful in adding some of the area’s Events .............................. 2 best physicians to our exceptional phy- or effectively managed.” Office and the Birthing Center are sician network over the last year or The hospital has invested $1 mil- soon to begin. Earlier this year, the City Council ..................... 4 so. With the addition of the Rockport lion in the development of the medical hospital completed renovations to the site, we will be partnering with seven facility that will be located at the east- lobby and restaurant/cafeteria, part of Lakewood Library ............. 5 outstanding physicians specializing in ern area of the site at Detroit and a $4 million project. In late 2004, the internal and family medicine in three Newman avenues and slated for com- hospital invested $3 million in renova- Lakewood Community ....... 6 medical buildings within the city of pletion by mid-February. tions to the cardiac catheterization lab Lakewood.” Lakewood Hospital has a long- and device clinic. Lakewood Schools ......... 8-9 Recent national studies have iden- established history of investing in its “Lakewood Hospital is a valued tified an increase in the prevalence of community and together with its west friend and partner. We welcome the Lakewood People ............ 10 chronic disease such as obesity, diabetes side Cleveland Clinic hospital partners, expansion to Rockport Square and are and hypertension at or near epidemic has invested more than $150 million in grateful for the continued support the Chef Geoff ..................... 11 levels. “This expansion demonstrates health facilities since 1997. The Rock- hospital provides to our community,” Minding The Issues ...........12 our continued commitment to our port expansion is part of the Lakewood said Thomas J. George, Mayor of the patients, to our medical staff, and the Hospital multi-year strategic plan that City of Lakewood and member of the Pulse Of The City ............ 13 community,” said Jack Gustin, chief includes recruitment, facility upgrades, Lakewood Hospital Board of Trustees. administrative officer of Lakewood renovations, and service line enhance- The hospital is finalizing plans for Lakewood Music .............. 14 Hospital. “The Rockport site allows us ments at Lakewood Hospital and a dedication ceremony and commu- to bring needed medical services closer within the community. Renovations nity open house to be held at Rockport Lakewood Arts ................ 15 to the area’s neighborhoods. With in excess of $4 million to the hospital’s Square in early 2007. early diagnosis, treatment, and educa- critical care area are currently under- Lakewood Hospital is a 400-bed Advertisements ................16 tion chronic diseases can be prevented way and upgrades to the Admitting acute care hospital that has served the Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page 2 The Lakewood Observer October 3, 2006 Lakewood Events Local High School Educator To Participate Trinity Lutheran Church Workshop In Global Partnerships The workshop, Biblical Storytelling: Telling the Sacred Story in Worship, Project Harmony is delighted to announce that Sean Wheeler, an English will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 28, 2006. Regis- and World Literature teacher at Lakewood High School, has been chosen as tration: begins at 8:30am and the workshop follows from 9:00am to 2:30pm. one of twenty-five educators nationwide to participate in the 2006 Armenia The first Christians learned the stories of Jesus by heart and shared them School Connectivity Program (ASCP) sponsored by the US Department of with one another. This workshop will present the rationale and basic skills for State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. ASCP provides opportu- learning and telling stories from the Bible, and explore this art as a resource for nities for students and educators to engage in online collaborative initiatives worship, liturgy and preaching. focusing on globalization, economics, the environment, culture, democracy, By internalizing and telling these stories directly from the text of the scrip- and similar socio-political themes. tures, they come to life with new breath and vitality, filling the heart with the Wheeler has been active in international projects throughout his career, living Word of God. Participants will learn and tell one story from the gospels. including extensive travel throughout Europe. “Sean was a natural fit for the All are welcome. Open to listeners and tellers alike. program,” said Shawn Umansky, U.S. Program Manager for ASCP. “Our pro- The workshop presenter will be Jim Kulma, a member of the Network of gram is for educators with a real commitment to global education, and with Biblical Storytellers, has trained with its founder Dr. Thomas Boomershine both Sean’s experiences abroad and his deep appreciation for instilling global and with Rev. Dennis Dewey, Master Biblical Storyteller and ambassador for perspectives in his students, we’re confident that he will bring his knowledge the Network. Jim is the Director of Spiritual Care for Fairview, Lakewood and and enthusiasm to the program.” Lutheran Hospitals on Cleveland’s west side, and lives in Lakewood with his Wheeler is looking forward to sharing the news with his students. “I am wife, Toni and three children. looking for a way to broaden the scope of my World Literature class. It is essen- Cost: $10.00 per participant, which includes the workshop, a continental tial, in a flattening world, that our students begin to develop a more global breakfast and box lunch. Contact: Trinity Lutheran Church, Lakewood, 216- perspective,” remarked Wheeler. “My participation in the Armenia School 226-8087, to register, by October 18th. Connectivity Program will provide an opportunity for my students to interact with people half a world away, and perhaps foster a relationship between these Lakewood Public Library Children’s & Youth Services two communities.” Wheeler’s students will participate in the project through Paraprofessional Part-Time the fall semester following a conference to be held in Burlington, Vermont.