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Volume 5, Issue 2, January 27, 2009 Green Refuse And Recycling Initiative: Automated Refuse Collection To Begin In May by Melissa Garrett tion System. This new approach a hydraulic lifting system. This Community Relations Spe- is part of Mayor FitzGerald’s will significantly reduce work cialist For The City of Lakewood Green Refuse & Recycling Ini- related injuries and increase In May of 2009, the City of tiative which was presented to efficiency of refuse employees. Lakewood will be switching to City Council in November of The automated system an Automated Refuse Collec- 2008. The automated system will result in a significant will be more efficient, more savings in operational costs In This Issue economical and more environ- for refuse collection includ- mentally responsible. ing decreasing the number of Photos ...... 2 This is one of many steps vehicles necessary for refuse the FitzGerald Administration collection, decreasing fuel Stitch-N-Bitch...... 4 is taking to deal with the seri- costs and decreasing vehicle ous, ongoing budget challenge repair costs. It will also pro- facing Lakewood and other vide a more environmentally cities throughout the country. friendly way to collect garbage When Mayor FitzGerald took reducing the City’s fuel usage office in 2008, the City faced and emissions. Automated the biggest deficit in its his- collection will begin in May tory. There continues to be an but will be rolled out gradu- ongoing evaluation of the ser- ally to the entire community. The new trucks being tested in December. vices the city provides and all Residents should begin using refuse.html. departments have faced cuts the new refuse container when by hundreds of tons every year. Over time, the City’s and are continually looking for it is delivered to their home. A For more information about Green Refuse & Recycling Ini- ways to make their divisions big part of this initiative is to automated refuse collection tiative will benefit Lakewood run more efficiently. However, increase recycling efforts city- and the Green Refuse & Recy- Lakewood City News...... 5 by saving millions of dollars, the 2009 budget projections wide. cling Initiative, visit www. dramatically increasing citi- onelakewood.com and click on Lakewood Public Library...6 indicated there will be a mil- Throughout 2009, the City zen recycling and reducing lion dollar deficit. will place a stronger emphasis the Green Refuse & Recycling Lakewood’s carbon footprint Lakewood Schools...... 7 Beginning in May, all on raising residents’ awareness button. homes in the City will receive about our recycling programs a wheeled refuse container and encouraging all residents which the city will provide free to recycle. In Lakewood, resi- Schools Choose Seasoned of charge. Residents will place dents can recycle all glass this container on the tree lawn bottles and jars, metal food Communicator To Handle on their collection day and and beverage containers, all trash in the containers will be plastics with the recycling Public Relations Duties picked up by City of Lakewood symbols #1-7, plastic grocery by Dan Slife district’s message out but also automated refuse trucks. bags, paper, cardboard and The Lakewood City School allows the community’s voice These trucks will require less yard waste. For more informa- District in an effort to enhance to be heard, that cannot be labor and fuel than the current tion about recycling, visit the and improve upon the partner- accomplished.” system. The containers will be City of Lakewood website at ship it has with the community Gordillo believes that the Notes From Iraq...... 8 dumped into the trucks using www.onelakewood.com/pw_ has retained the services of district can build on the good Christine Gordillo to handle will it has garnered with the MAMA’s Highlights...... 9 communications and public community achieved through “DowntowN”...... 10-11 Lurkers Lurking relations for the district. its widely praised school con- “With so many critical struction project that involved issues facing the district – the the community every step of beginning of Phase 3 of the the way. Facilities Masters Plan, the “Most Lakewood residents national economic crisis and were very impressed with the the search for a new superin- district’s approach and han- tendent – the need for clear, dling of such a massive project concise and consistent com- and I believe are willing to trust munication with taxpayers is that future initiatives such as critical,” said Board president Phase 3 of the construction Edward Favre. project will be handled as well Lakewood Healthcare .....12 “Openness and trans- again, but maintaining and parency are key to gaining improving the public dialogue LakewoodCares Religion 13 the public’s trust,” said board will be crucial,” said Gordillo, Board Of Education...... 16 School Board Members Betsy Shaughnessy (left) and Linda Beebe member Matthew Markling, who has two children in the (right) and Lakewood Observer’s Jim O’Bryan seen lurking “Around who along with board member Lakewood schools. Pulse Of The city...... 17 The Corner”at School Board’s President Ed Favre’s kick-off fund- Linda Beebe led the candidate In Gordillo, the district raiser for his re-election campaign. We all enjoyed a good laugh. search. Added Beebe: “With- has found a professional with Conservation Corner...... 18 It was a fun evening, and a good turnout of friends, colleagues out a cohesive communication and Lakewoodites that support Ed Favre’s run for re-election. plan that not only gets the continued on page 5 Page  The Lakewood Observer January 27, 2009

Lakewood Observed In Photos Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Thank You City Workers!

A tip of the hat to all city workers over this past couple of weeks. With temperatures in the single digits, and a wind chill on the day I took these photos of -37 degrees, all I can say is thank you for your service and for being there. I called on this day to find out where the garabge crews would be, and found out that even with the temperatures, and the pending weekend, there were no city workers that called in sick! Thanks men and women, you are appreciated! Cool, Hip, And Big Fun

Enjoying dinner, conversation and good times at the West End Tavern, were Lake- wood’s other media mogul Thomas Mulready of CoolCleveland.com, Dennis DeVito of the musical group Cats On Holiday and Steve Presser owner of Big Fun on Coventry.

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Lakewood Observations

Crafty Ladies That Stitch-N-Bitch: Local Knitting Group Not What You Would Expect by Emilee Brightman internet. Sew Fast/Sew Easy has a line It’s loud in Bela Dubby, what with of products sold through CaféPress, the chatter and clank of coffee cups, where other groups such as Cleve- but on a chilly Tuesday night several land’s were selling their personal and women are tucked away on couches in local items. Through CafePress, Sew a corner with needles in hand. Fast/Sew Easy sent the cease-and- Welcome to Stitch ‘n Bitch Cleve- desist letters to all groups with images land, a group of citizens that love holding the phrase “Stitch ‘n Bitch.”. crafts, catching up, and hangin’ out In 2006, Cleveland Stitch ‘n Bitcher and knitting- yes, knitting. What bet- Becky Ververka started the website ter way to hang out with cool people “freetostitchfreetobitch.org” to boy- and talk about life than to make some cott Sew Fast/Sew Easy. The site was kitsch items by hand? Since 2004, S ‘n featured in magazines such as knit. B Cleveland has been meeting weekly 1 and Vogue Knitting, and also won to make items for friends, selves, and “Best Knitting Night” in a past Cleve- to sell at bazaars and the like. land Scene. Yahoo also sent letters to Stitch ‘n Bitch groups started knitting circles such as the one here in popping up after 2003 when feminist Cleveland, threatening to close down magazine “Bust” founder Debbie Stoller all groups with the name “Stitch ‘n authored the book “Stitch ‘n Bitch: The tion. Originally the group met at the these knitters aren’t just crafty, they’re Bitch,” unless “the marks in question” Knitter’s Handbook,” for alternative Capsule. But since its closing have smart and cool. Discussions range from were removed. In order to survive the women looking for a hipper, cheekier moved not far away to the “art gallery “work, boyfriends, girlfriends, politics, threat, Cleveland’s website changed way to carry on the tradition of knit- and beer café” Bela Dubby, on Madi- bad drivers, books…whatevs” and def- the name to the initials “Snb.” ting and knitting circles. With several son Ave. in Lakewood. With a “small initely isn’t your grandma’s lecture on The matter has since been closed, follow up books and a huge follow- group of hardcores,” this group isn’t casserole while she makes you a scarf. both sides have settled. However, a main ing, cities everywhere have embraced extremely large and definitely not Male crafters are always welcome, and discussion while the legal battles were these gatherings with (tattooed) arms intimidating. Their Myspace page have been part of S ‘n B Cleveland in ongoing was that the phrase “stitch and wide open. “We’re all liberal, femi- boasts free knitting or crochet lessons the past. In fact, attractive males are bitch” has been used since World War nist chicks,” says avid stitcher Becky if you “ask nice and are really patient.” welcome to come and pick up chicks, II, when women would meet and call Veverka. The website also touts “people with a the ladies laughingly agree. Members it said name. “Stitch and Bitch” clubs Though Debbie Stoller claims the true gift of bitching but no knowledge are always shifting but new ones are were also mentioned in books tracing first Stitch ‘n Bitch group, Susan Pick- of stitching fit right in.” But don’t be more than welcome, and are not dis- from the eighties, hailing out of a book lesimer wasn’t far behind with the thrown off by the stereotypical image criminated by age, gender, craft skill, on the “Social History of American founding of the Cleveland congrega- of women sitting around man-bashing, or what have you. These Clevelanders Knitting,” and a Barbara Kingsolver have seen knitters of all ages, from 65 book named “Animal Dreams.” down to 12. Kids are not necessarily Online battles of expression, encouraged, however, since they do trademark, and authority or not, these meet at a bar. groups are a tradition and will con- “We encourage people to start tinue to meet no matter who tells them AND finish,” says founder Pickle- to change their name or take a website shimer. down. The whole point of stitching and However, not all community-ori- bitching is that it is a traditional prac- ented gatherings can be left alone for tice, for one to grow socially and in the the sake of friends and do-it-yourself “needled” skill of choice. The circles spirit. Some things must be thrown that have been springing up across the into the capitalist machine and spit world thanks in part to the revival of out as a selfish commodity, shown in knitting as a popular hobby in the alter- the form of cease-and-desist orders. native and feminist world just happen In 2005, the service marked name to be a little more fresh. And fresh is “Stitch ‘n Bitch” became a trademark exactly what we need. In a world where dispute between New York company bureaucracy will do anything for a Sew Fast/Sew Easy, and other groups buck life is getting pretty stale. around the nation using the name Meetings are 7:30 on Tuesday to meet and sell their things on the nights at Bela Dubby.

“Save Room for Dessert” Fundraiser First Annual to benefit Family Haven. Local Girl Gallery • 16106 Detroit Avenueon Valentine’s Day-Saturday, February 14, at 7pm. This event is open to the public. The evening will be highlighted by an auction of hand painted dessert dishes designed by local artists and a dessert tasting of hand sculpted delicious works of art by local pastry chefs, restaurants and bakeries. Working closely with Family Haven on this fundraiser is Lakewood is Art (LIA) a local organiza- tion dedicated to promoting artists, galleries and organizations interested in supporting a strong arts and culture environment in the City of Lakewood. LIA will be coordinating artist submissions for this event along with Gallery Owner, Linda Goik of Local Girl Gallery in Lakewood.

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Lakewood Events Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

By Kara Goeller transformed our lives. As my husband changed a thing. What some may knows that if you have any ques- Jordan’s Family Foundation Corey stated in his speech at the Go look as a set back, we look at as a tions, we would be happy to help. Red! for Women Expo last February, gift. Knowledge of heart defects and We also like to think that the money The very sage Oprah Winfrey “Jordan has taught us all a great lesson: heart disease has given us the power we have raised for congenital heart often says on her show, “When you Heart health starts, the minute you are to manage the situation. Thanks to disease research (that is being done know better, you do better.” It is born.” Jordan’s doctors, we are constantly right here in Cleveland) will one day so true and when it comes to heart Jordan is coping with all of this monitoring the progress of her con- supply more knowledge for those disease, I guess the world is start- way better than Corey and I. What dition. Yes, she has higher blood who really need it most. ing to get the message. In Glamour seems like a normal routine for Jordan pressure then most four year olds Facts about Congenital Heart magazine’s February issue, it is has been life altering for us. We have and just this December her cardiolo- Defects: reported that the CDC said that been painstakingly breaking lifetime gist informed us that her condition is It is estimated that 1 in 125 babies there was a 10% decrease in heart habits to try and be role models for our “progressing”, but we have the ben- are born with a congenital heart defect related deaths in women between children. I am a self-proclaimed fast efit of knowing (and thus a team of Approximately 35,000 babies a year 2000 and 2005. This is great news food junkie, and Corey inhaled Dou- doctors looking out for her and help- will be born in the U.S. with a CHD. and probably due to the American ble-Stuffed Oreos like there was no ing us along our path). Without this, Nearly twice as many children die Heart Association’s Go Red! cam- tomorrow. Cutting back on both has who knows what could have hap- from congenital heart defects in the paign and other efforts to increase been very difficult. Finding time to pened to her. U.S. each year as die from all forms of women’s knowledge about the num- exercise with three kids has been even It has been four years since childhood cancers combined. ber one killer. worse. Corey and I have established the Less than 1% of money spent The knowledge of our daughter It is kind of ironic. Without the Jordan’s Family Foundation. We are on medical research is spent on the Jordan’s heart defect has completely discovery of Jordan’s heart defect, grateful for all of the community research of congenital heard defects Schools Choose Corey and I probably wouldn’t have support and we hope that everyone despite the rate of occurrence. Seasoned Communicator To Handle Pr Duties continued from page 1 deep Lakewood roots. She attended McKinley, Horace Mann and Lakewood High schools and her family has been active Lakewood school and city boosters for 40 years. Gordillo’s volunteer efforts reflect someone who is deeply com- mitted to her community and puts in the time to help make it better. She serves as an officer in parent- teacher organizations at each of her children’s school’s (Lincoln and Harding) and has been a longtime classroom volunteer. She also serves on the promotions/public relations committee for LakewoodAlive and the board of the Lakewood Soccer Association. Gordillo’s journalism back- ground, including a master’s degree from Northwestern University, one of the country’s premiere jour- nalism schools, makes her highly qualified to handle the district’s communication and public rela- tions needs. She spent 11 years as an editor at Crain’s Cleveland Business before leaving in 2005 to freelance. As a freelance writer, she has been a regular contributor to Crain’s. She also has advised a number of small businesses and nonprofits on their public relations needs. She is an award-winning layout designer who will bring a fresh and critical eye to the district’s print publications such as its community newsletter, annual report and any other print materials the district may produce. In her 15 years of experience as a journalist in Greater Cleveland, Gordillo has developed an extensive network of relationships with other area journalists and public rela- tions specialists that will serve the district well in regards to any media relations needs.

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Lakewood Public Library Events

All Programs Are Free And Open To The Public

SUPERCOLLIDER: CORONER’S CORNER: Fantasy, Science Fiction and More Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room Saving and Enhancing Lives Through Organ and Tissue Donation Tonight’s book discussion is about Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Discover the facts behind the myths surrounding organ and tissue donation When humanity is threatened by an alien race, Ender Wiggin leaves his family with Mark Lattimer of LifeBanc and Noreen Kyle of the Coroner’s Office. We’ll at the age of six to enter Battle School. Mind games and mock battles provide strict discuss the processes and practices of procurement and learn the many ways dona- discipline, but it’s his instinct and compassion that make him an unequalled genius. tions can save and enhance lives.

SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: SHARP STUDENT ACADEMY: Dead Soldiers at Gettysburg For Middle and High School Students Saturday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Build critical thinking skills and sharpen your study habits with real world More than 170,000 soldiers clashed at Gettysburg—7,000 died immediately computer challenges, smart instruction and the resources of the Lakewood Public while another 33,000 cried out for treatment in the aftermath. Civil War storyteller Library. To learn more, call (216) 226-8275 ext. 127. Harold George recounts the handling of the dead and the ceremonies held over MULTI-MEDIA DEBATE AND LITERACY them. Copies of his book will be available for sale. Wednesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab Matters of Death & Life CHILDRENS & YOUTH SERVICES ~ AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS by Martha Wood increased need. As part of its continu- CREATED EQUAL: Members of the Cuyahoga County ing efforts to facilitate organ and tissue For students in fourth - eighth grade donation, LifeBanc has launched pro- Coroner’s Office were at Lakewood Pub- Wednesdays, January 7 – February 25, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and grams aimed at coroners and funeral lic Library two weeks ago to present an Saturday, February 28 from 7:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m. in the Main Library Mul- homes in Northeast Ohio. LifeBanc even inside look at the duties of the coroner’s tipurpose Room. Be a part of history! Explore and recreate struggles for freedom added a coroner/funeral service coordi- office. On Tuesday, February 10 at 7 p.m., and equality in America. Participants will script their own plays and perform them nator to its staff in 2001 who works with Blythe Pavone and Noreen Kyle from the during a special “Family Music and More” program. This program is made possible the 20 Coroners and Medical Examiner Cuyahoga County Coroner’s Office will by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. To register, please offices as well as the nearly 500 funeral return with Mark Lattimer from Life- stop in or call (216) 226-8275. Banc to discuss “Saving and Enhancing homes of Northeast Ohio. Lives through the Gift of Organ and Tis- There are two ways to become an THE ZONE: sue Donation.” This free program will organ donor. One way is from brain For students in kindergarten - fifth grade death and the other is to be a donor after take place at 7 p.m. in the Main Library Get in the Zone and sign up for a week of themed activities! Visit www.lake- cardiac death. Less than 2% of the pop- auditorium on the lower level. woodpubliclibrary.com/youth for the list of fun and exciting programs just for ulation ever meets brain death criteria. The Cuyahoga County Coroner’s kids. To register, please stop in; call Main Library at (216) 226-8275, ext. 140 or Many people want the option to donate Office has set a precedent for other Madison Branch (216) 228-7428. and Donation after Cardiac Death gives coroner’s jurisdictions in the country January 26-29 by giving an organ procurement orga- individuals and their families another Stamp Mania way to donate organs. This option also nization full access to bodies for tissue February 2-5 donation. Noreen, Blythe and Mark increases the number of organs avail- I Spy will discuss the facts and myths that able for the thousands of Ohioans who surround organ and tissue procure- are currently awaiting life-saving trans- HOMEWORK ER: ment and they will explain how the plants. People who are on a waiting list For students in kindergarten - eighth grade for organ and tissue transplants are process works. The Cuyahoga County Children’s and Youth Services Department at Main Library not waiting for a cure to be discovered; Coroner’s Office has partnered with Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - Thursday, May 21, 2009 they are waiting for the gift of life. Did LifeBanc and MOTTEP (Minority Need a little help with your homework or just want a cool place to work? Come you know that through organ and tissue Organ Tissue Transplant Education to the new Homework Room in the Children’s and Youth Services Department at donation you can save up to seven lives Program) to help save and enhance Main Library for help and resources. lives as well as educate the public. and improve the lives of as many as fifty LifeBanc is the nonprofit organ and others? By joining The Ohio Donor Reg- CREATION STATION: tissue recovery organization for North- istry you can ensure that your decision For students in kindergarten - fifth grade to become a donor is known and carried east Ohio. LifeBanc serves a population Children’s and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch out. of over 4 million people and works with Fridays, September 5 – May 22 at 4:00 p.m. Join Blythe Pavone, Noreen Kyle 80 hospitals in 20 counties. Because of Join us for crafts each and every Friday after school. There is no need to regis- and Mark Lattimer on Tuesday, Feb- improved surgical techniques and drug ter; however, to schedule groups, please call Main Library (216) 226-8275, ext. 140 ruary 13 at 7 p.m. in the Main Library therapies, more lives are being saved or Madison Branch (216) 228-7428. by organ transplantation. But these Auditorium to find out more informa- improvements have caused waiting lists tion about how you can become an CLUB LIFE: to grow at a rapid pace while the number organ or tissue donor and help save For students sixth - eighth grade lives! of organ donors has not kept up with the Main Library Multipurpose Room Thursdays, September 11 – May 21 at 4:00 p.m. Library Offers Tax Services Make a difference and join the club. Learn new skills or hone those you already have as you participate in projects designed to help your community. For more by Dino Elliott information, visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.com/youth. To register, please stop It is tax season again, and here at the Lakewood Public Library we offer a vari- in or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140. ety of tax services to help keep you stress free. Many federal forms and instructions are available, including the 1040 and 1040ez, as well as state and local forms. As FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS always, these are available to the public free of charge. If you need a federal tax form Main Library: Friday: 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. that we do not carry, our technology or reference desks can download and print any Saturday: 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00p.m. document up to 20 pages. All federal tax forms and instructions are also available Sunday: 2:00 p.m. at www.irs.gov. Madison Branch: Friday 10:30 a.m., Lakewood Public Library also facilitates two free tax assistance programs. Saturday 11:30 a.m., Sunday 3:00 p.m. These programs are run by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and AARP January 30, 31: Abracadabra (American Association of Retired Persons) and are staffed with certified volunteers February 1: Abracadabra who offer help to those who cannot prepare their own tax returns. VITA runs their February 6, 7, ,8 : What to Wear? program from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays in the Main Library’s Learn- Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring ing Lab. The AARP sessions run from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and stories, activities, music and crafts. Our staff will provide materials and ideas for Tuesdays at Grace Lutheran Church at 13303 Madison Avenue. Both programs are families wishing to continue reading and storytelling at home. The programs are open to anyone, as long as you register in advance. Appointments can be made at free and there is no need to register in advance. our technology or reference desk or by calling 216-226-8275 ext. 127.

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Lakewood Schools There Is Room for More by Rosemary Wagoner were pleased with the number of peo- Lakewood in Phase 3. However, I don’t at Harrison, car pooling is encour- With over 130 people already ple who had responded to the Board’s think any of us are really surprised aged. Other meeting places within the signed up on January 14, 2009, the invitation to be part of the Phase 3 given the overall interest and engage- school district with more parking were Lakewood Board of Education said planning process by being a member of ment of the people of Lakewood in explored, but all were found to be in there is still room for more on the the Steering Committee. their community.” use by the community. Superintendent Phase 3 Steering Committee that will President Edward Favre summa- While leaving the door open for David Estrop commented that as the plan the final phase of the school dis- rized the general feeling of the Board more people to sign up, the Board also Board had hoped, the new schools were trict’s Facilities Master Plan. As the by saying, “We are very pleased with agreed to stand behind its commitment being heavily used by the people of Board reviewed the list, all members the interest shown by the people of to make sure the Steering Commit- Lakewood. Any interested person who tee was balanced in membership. As still wants to participate should notify CONSTRUCTION PHASE 3 PLANNING KICKS OFF the Board’s discussion progressed, the the Superintendent’s Office as follows: sense of the Board was to continue to E-mail: by Christine Gordillo two completely renovated schools and accept requests from interested people [email protected] Planning for the final phase of the the ongoing renovation of Lakewood through January 27, 2009. This corre- Phone - 216-529-4092 Lakewood City’s Schools’ Facilities Mas- High School’s west wing. Treasurer Rick sponds to the first meeting of the Phase 1470 Warren Road ter Plan began in earnest tonight, Jan. 27 Berdine planned to discuss the trend of 3 Steering Committee that will be held Lakewood, Ohio 44107 as the Phase 3 community steering com- declining enrollment in our district and at 7:00 PM that evening in the Cafeto- If you have any questions or need mittee gathered at 7 p.m. at the Harrison how that affects the state funding por- rium at Harrison Elementary School, additional information, please contact Elementary cafetorium (2080 Quail St.) tion of the plan. The treasurer also was located at 2080 Quail Avenue in Board President Edward Favre at (216- to discuss the process. At least 100 to review the Ohio Schools Facilities Lakewood. Because of limited parking 529-4092. Lakewood residents have signed up to be Commission’s most recent report that part of the committee. The committee’s explains the funding formula in detail. role will be to provide advice to the Board Finally, officials from Planning BOE President Edward Favre Invites on a number of issues ranging from the Advocates Inc., an Ohio company that number of schools to be operated by the specializes in educational facility plan- Lakewood Residents To Participate District to the funding of the balance of ning and community involvement in the the facilities improvement program. planning and decision making process In Superintendent Search Process “We are very pleased with the inter- then stepped in to lead brainstorming ses- Following is a letter from Mr. Edward Favre, President of the Lakewood Board est shown by the people of Lakewood in sions and discuss the methods to be used of Education, inviting Lakewood residents to participate in community meetings Phase 3. However, I don’t think any of for moving forward. Planning Advocates to be held at 12:00 Noon and 6:00 p.m. on February 3, 2009, in the Auditorium of us are really surprised given the overall guided the successful community involve- the Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood. The purpose of the interest and engagement of the people ment process during the first two phases of meetings is to seek input from the community in the search for a new superinten- of Lakewood in their community,” said the construction project and is ready to hit dent for the Lakewood City School District. Board president Edward Favre. the ground running for the final phase. To the Residents of Lakewood, Committee members were to hear Once the steering committee has its As you may know, the Lakewood City School District will be hiring a new an overview of the master plan that working orders, the community at large Superintendent. We are extending this invitation as we value your input in the began in 2002. The group will review the will have a chance for its input at future selection process. The Lakewood Board of Education has retained the Ohio School process undertaken by the “Designing public forums to be held during the Boards Association (OSBA) to assist with the superintendent search. As we want to Our Next Fifty Years” committee that process. Stay tuned, and visit www.lake- make a fully informed decision, we have included community meetings as part of so far has resulted in four new schools, woodcityschools.org for updates. the search process. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss qualifications and selection criteria. The results will be helpful during the candidate screening and interview process. We have scheduled two such opportunities to take place on February 3, 2009, at 12:00 Noon and 6:00 p.m. in the Main Auditorium at the Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood.Our OSBA consultant, Kathy LaSota, will facili- tate the discussion, focusing on the following:(1) Major issues facing the district for the next three to five years(2) Performance expectations for the next superin- tendent (3) Essential personal and professional criteriaThe focus group sessions are open to the general public and we wanted to make an extra effort to bring this important activity to your attention. Please consider attending one of the one-hour focus groups on February 3. No RSVP is required, but we do hope you will par- ticipate.On behalf of the entire Board of Education, thank you in advance for your willingness to be involved and for your dedication to the students in the Lakewood City Schools. Sincerely, Edward Favre, PresidentLakewood Board of Education

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Notes From Iraq Going Home! by Eric Smith and a few others will see marriages frag- I ducked to avoid the hot, oily blast ment under the new strain of reunion. of rotorwash and walked up the ramp For the vast majority of Soldiers, the into the back of the last helicopter. deployment will manifest itself as a Inside the aircraft was at half capacity, positive experience. They will play with my companions buckling themselves their children more, treat life less seri- into the red nylon seats along the wall. ously after seeing it at its most serious, After the crew finished strapping down and take up new interests they couldn’t the duffel bags and rucksacks in an while deployed. For a few, things will not orderly pile in the center they, too, sat go well. They will not be able to adjust to down. No one spoke, or tried to, and an environment that lacks the structure if we wanted to talk, the twin engines of the deployment. They will fight with above us created such a din the only their spouses, spend too much money option was to put in earplugs and enjoy too fast, go home and pick up with the the ride. It was late in any case, far past bad company they sought to escape by midnight, and we were tired. joining the Army, or bury themselves The engines changed in the bottom of a bottle. Statistically, at pitch as the pilot lifted the ungainly least one Soldier will buy a motorcycle machine into the air. We circled the too fast and powerful to control, and end FOB once while we gained altitude his aspirations on the side of the road. and then headed for Kirkuk, and FOB But most of us will find new chal- Warrior. After we left the dust on the lenges to replace the old, and life will go ground behind, the crew chief lowered on, and it will be all ok because no one the tailgate and I watched the lights will be shooting at us and our nights of Hawijah, prominent in the dark will only be interrupted by the hum- countryside, grow smaller and smaller drum of children, thunderstorms, and until they disappeared. In the dark- wrong numbers. A winter coat will be a ness below I imagined the routes and fitting replacement for body armor and checkpoints, villages, sheiks, projects, a pick-up truck a suitable substitute for operations, craters, and ghosts and an MRAP. We’ll take some leave, have Dad comes home. watched them disappear into the night. a drink, and get back to work. The pilot banked around the oil fields leaders and its Soldiers, will gradually haven’t lived with in over a year. For But now I have to go. I see a line on the outskirts of Kirkuk, dodged the change as we rebuild ourselves in prepa- some, this adjustment process will be forming outside by the road. Someone exhaust vents belching orange flames ration for the next deployment. On an everything they expected it to be, filled is calling names from the manifest. and asphalt smells into the night, and individual level, every Soldier will have with the joys of home and the simple Bags are being stacked on pallets. There turned to the airport. I could see the to reacquaint him- or herself with nor- comforts of everyday life. A few will is a plane, waiting for us on the runway. silhouette of our companion aircraft mality, and for many, with families they arrive to find their families are not there And in a few hours, I will be home. behind us and to one side as it followed. Then it faded into the shadows. USPS Safety Corner: Another Year Ends From the Lakewood Post Office to When we landed at the airfield it you, we extend our deepest apprecia- was our turn to be hustled off the air- Hi. Let me introduce myself. My to improving carrier safety to ensure tion and thanks for a successful year. craft. ‘Grab a bag!’ ‘Get your ID card name is Mel Davis. I am the new prompt and accurate mail delivery. Let us make 2009 even better. out!’ ‘Move to the bus!’ We walked Lakewood Post Office Station Man- Throughout this year, we have From our postal family to yours, past the long lines of Soldiers, several ager. I have been with the Post Office implemented various programs to we wish you a happy and safe holiday days ahead of us in the process, wait- over 30 years. I have managed various make this happen. Key factors were season!! ing for the Air Force to take them to stations throughout my career. making our customers aware of postal As always, we welcome any sug- Kuwait, and then home. An orderly ran I am currently working with a great procedures and getting them involved gestions or questions. Please call us at my ID card through a bar-code scan- group of ladies on the Safety Commit- by correcting issues with pets, broken 216-226-9691, or drop us a line at 1475 ner and it was done. I write this as we tee. They are Ramona Cartwright, Terri steps, loose handrails, bad lighting, Warren Rd. sit in Kuwait, waiting for the flight back Burkhart, Carmen Bernazzoli, and Vicki etc. By doing so, we have significantly Sincerely, to Fort Drum. There are only fifty of Wangler. These ladies are very dedicated improved carrier safety. Mel Davis us left, the other 600 Soldiers from our battalion are already home. The battalion that has landed has begun to change, and over the course of the next few months we will become a different unit entirely, barely recog- nizable from the one that existed a few weeks ago. The stuff that makes up a unit, the daily dramas and little leg- ends, will fade into half-remembered stories and anecdotes. What was so relevant and pressing to us on FOB McHenry is past, evaporated into the ether, gone to memory. Collectively, we will lose about two-thirds of our Soldiers to trans- fers to other units or civilian life, their terms of enlistment over. We have some replacements waiting for us at Fort Drum, and the trickle of incoming per- sonnel will become a torrent towards the end of winter. Some of our com- pany commanders will leave and new commanders will replace them. The character of the battalion, defined by its A Niveous Nevan Markling

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MAMA’sLakewood Madison ObserverAve. Highlights Shamrock Tavern Owners Have Close Ties to Lakewood by Terrence Martau portive of Lakewood Adult Recreation programs, sponsoring a dozen or more Owned since 1995 by the Wil- men’s and women’s teams each sum- burn family, the Shamrock Tavern & mer and fall. Restaurant (11922 Madison Avenue) The Shamrock features the lon- is a friendly tavern on Lakewood’s gest bar in Lakewood, a spacious rear East End. The family has close ties to dining room with kids’ play area (and Lakewood: Co-owner Del Wilburn is a fireplace yet!), an outdoor patio with a retired Lakewood police lieutenant horseshoes and shuffleboard court, and his partner & daughter Micki is music and games. The dining room is a lifelong resident. The tavern annu- also frequently used for birthday and ally sponsors a Susan G. Komen 3-Day retirement parties, showers and wed- Breast Cancer walker, raising money ding receptions. The next big event? selling “shoes”, putting on a sum- St. Patrick’s Day, of course. On this day mertime garage sale, hosting celebrity Shamrock traditionally serves 1,000 bartender nights and other events. It lbs. of corned beef sandwiches and

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LakewoodAlive Ask For Input Observers Respond With Their Ideas New Logo for Revitalization Program by Mary Ann Crampton buildings in Lakewood.” LakewoodAlive announces the Creation of a new logo is an early first adoption of a new logo for its revitaliza- step in the LakewoodAlive signage and tion program, Downtown Lakewood. wayfinding design project funded by a The logo was designed by the Cleve- $23, 175 grant award from Heritage Ohio land based branding consultancy and and matched by the City of Lakewood. environmental graphic design firm Stu- The design project is an outgrowth of dio Graphique, with oversight from the the community-based Detroit Avenue Downtown Lakewood Signage & Way- Streetscape Plan funded by a $75,000 finding Design sub-committee. grant award from NOACA and adopted “The design draws upon community by City Council in December of 2008. responses expressed in the public meet- “The volunteer sub-committee has ing held in October 2008,” reports Rachel provided invaluable direction to the pro- Downey, Principal and Creative Director cess,” said Sean McDermott, committee Downtown Lakewood is a Lakewoo- dedicated to improving the quality of of Studio Graphique. “The community chair. “We have established an excellent dAlive program to revitalize Lakewood’s life of residents by creating alliances with strongly favored traditional design ele- foundation to support the completion of primary commercial district using the National community leaders, leveraging commu- ments. In this logo, historical typefaces this important project that will have a Main Street Four-Point Approach™. nity assets and expanding the pool of are surrounded by architectural details dramatic impact on the character of our LakewoodAlive is a nonprofit available resources to facilitate economic found on many of the older commercial downtown district.” economic development organization stability and growth in Lakewood, Ohio. Community Input Sought on Downtown Signage

Community input on the colors can by the committee reflects the commu- by City Council in December of 2008. by Mary Anne Crampton be submitted through a survey located on nity’s expressed desire for traditional Downtown Lakewood is a Lakewoo- Director Lakewood/Alive the LakewoodAlive website: www.lake- elements in the design, as determined dAlive program to revitalize Lakewood’s As part of its signage and wayfinding woodalive.com at the October 2, 2008 public meeting primary commercial district using design project, the Downtown Lakewood Please take a moment to provide your on the subject. Poster boards reflecting the National Main Street Four-Point Design Sub-committee of LakewoodAlive feedback. Once a color is chosen, the design community comment are posted on the Approach™. is seeking community input on the color project completed, and funding becomes LakewoodAlive website. LakewoodAlive is a nonprofit eco- selection for street signs in the district. Four available (timetable unknown at this The signage design project is funded nomic development organization dedicated sign blanks, each a different color, have been time), Downtown Lakewood will imple- by a $23,157 grant award to Lakewoo- to improving the quality of life of residents posted on poles in the 14700 block of Detroit ment this aspect of the Detroit Streetscape dAlive from Heritage Ohio matched by by creating alliances with community Avenue. The blanks are posted about 10 feet Plan. The result will be a functional and the City of Lakewood, and is an out- leaders, leveraging community assets and high; two colors are displayed in front of exciting signage and wayfinding program growth of the community-based Detroit expanding the pool of available resources Geiger’s Clothing & Sports, the other two in in our primary commercial district. Avenue Streetscape Plan funded by a to facilitate economic stability and growth front of The Melt Bar & Grilled. The historic color palette approved grant award from NOACA and adopted in Lakewood, Ohio.

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LakewoodAlive Ask For Input Observers Respond With Their Ideas

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by Jim O’Bryan, Publisher, Lakewood Observer, Inc. Last week Mary Ann Crampton, Director of LakewoodAlive, stopped by Lakewood’s best source for news and opinions to post some information and solicit opinions from as many Lakewoodites as possible. Over the years the Lakewood Observer has strived to build bridges between resi- dents, businesses, community groups, schools and all levels of government. Through the Lakewood Observer’s online prescence, the Observation Deck, we have engaged over 10% of the city who take a regular part in the process. This also includes the Lakewood Observer’s award winning paper, which has gained national attention and the various Virtual Meeting Rooms and Stem Sites such as LIA, Lakewood Is Art. We were glad to courtesy of 4 Design. see Mary Ann Crampton asking for help with the branding of the “DowtowN” area. The response from the Observers was overwhelming. In 48 hours, the logo was sharon kinsella - Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:57 pm dsicussed, reinvented, and redesigned into a format that seemed to suit all. What made These are kind of formal color choices, is that the look we’re going for or are we me happiest was experiencing the realization of the Lakewood Observer Project’s full going for the coffehouse type of atmosphere? Maybe more of a urbane type of air. potential. On the Observation Deck city wide meetings are happening 24/7/365 that How about something different that doesn’t look so corporate? Maybe turquoise EVERYONE can, and indeed must take part in. While some made suggestions others and cream? Or cranberry with a silvery lettering. were updating and posting their designs in real time. It was the future, here and now in Lakewood. Gary Rice - Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:18 pm Here is a brief look at the discussion and the Designs Observers came up with. OH how I dislike adding dissention to the ‘Deck... Shocked Particularly with respect to that all-too subjective subject of artwork. Shocked Bill Call - Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:17 pm But that main logo thing reminds me of that bridge-to-Rocky-River trestle look, Any chance some signage could be added at Lakewoods three I-90 exits? Down- as was once mentioned by someone with respect to the Chamber of Commerce logo. town, Beck Center, Hospital, Restaraunts, Football Stadium etc..? Shocked I too, have trouble with the lilliputan “Lakewood” seemingly added as an after- thought at the bottom of those “DOWNTOWN” signs.... Shocked Christine Gordillo - Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:32 pm The logo looks great! Classic and yet modern at the same time. Tim Liston - Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:09 am Nice job! The purpose of the sign is to designate and “brand” downtown Lakewood, and it does that well. That’s why “downtown” is prominent, not “Lakewood.” It’s easy to read, Brian Pedaci - Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:38 pm unlike that script Lakewood thing. And you can assert that the design looks like some- Sharon, the article says that the Design project is an ‘outgrowth’ of the overall thing else, but any design is going to look like something else. I do think the design Streetscape Plan, which was funded with the NOACA grant. I’m sure Mary Anne could evokes what downtown wants to be – one part quaint and one part modern. (or some- clarify, but it sounds as if the $75K grant went to the overall Streetscape project, not just thing like that). designing the logo. Quick thought. Given that there seems to be some interest in designating “neighbor- hoods” and “districts” within Lakewood, is there an anticipation that whatever design Grace O’Malley - Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:13 pm is chosen, can also be used to designate and brand such areas outside of downtown? I agree on both your perceptive points: the DOWNTOWN and the teeny tiny Such as “Birdtown” or “Arts District” or the like. Or would these areas choose a design Lakewood should be reversed. I also wondered why no choice of green? that might be more evocative of that area? That might impact the chosen design.

Jim DeVito - Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:35 pm Ryan Patrick Demro - Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:39 am Try it now Sharon. I hate to say anything negative here, as I am usually attacked by the “go-along, get along It looks good but I am not a huge fan. It looks too...... modern..... it think. types,” but I must say that I am not a fan of this sign. On my way back from Oklahoma I drove through a couple southern cities with successful “downtowns.” What I noticed is that these places emphasized the location over a undistinct place like a downtown. stephen davis - Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:28 pm I have no comment about the design except, DON’T USE BLUE! Cleveland signs dl meckes - Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:00 am are blue. Demro & Liston make great points. I read the Crampton post with interest, but I must admit that I don’t really under- First, having new signage is a wonderful thing. stand what this signage is supposed to achieve. It makes me wish that I had been at We may indeed have multiple districts and overlapping districts so we may need to the community meeting, just to understand the mission. I looked for answers in what consider visual clutter. What would that look like? appears to be the LakewoodAlive mission statement, but I’m still adrift. I assume that following Mainstreet guidelines means that our downtown Lakewood has boundaries, although that is going to feel strange when Cook and Detroit may be designated “Downtown” and Gladys & Detroit isn’t. Kudos to Mary Anne Crampton for getting the ball rolling, but please, let’s think this through a little more. The end result will be so much better for it.

Lynn Farris - Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:53 pm I do like the shape of the Birdtown sign better. I think the green gets there without the dollar signs and coins. Maybe a better symbol or none at all. By the way I agree wtih Ryan about the edit button. It is a nice feature.

Charlie Page - Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:03 pm I have little or no artistic capabilities...my wife can attest to that. So, I’m probably the last person who should weigh in on the design of logo. I do like the swooshing K in Lakewood...it looks like it’s smiling at the viewer. Smile

Mary Anne Crampton - Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:55 am Thanks for all the input. It will all be taken into consideration as we move forward on this exciting project.

This is just a small sample of the 132+ posts that over 5,000 viewers have stopped by and checked out. At the end of the exercise, I think Observers came up with some good suggestions and jusging by Mary Anne’ response I think she thinks so too. Let’s hope she considers some of the ideas, and the final design which was submitted by Lakewood’s own 4Design! Isn’t it time you joined in Lakewood’s Best Discussion Forum, and the place that has rewritten how we get news, views and opinions, here in Lakewood and beyond!

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Lakewood Healthcare Dr. Alex Rae-Grant Lakewood Hospital Childcare MS Specialist, Joins Neurological Provides Handmade Blankets To Institute At Lakewood Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility Patients by Anne Kuenzel by Anne Kuenzel Lakewood Hospital is pleased The children from Lakewood Hospital Child Care Center’s Kindergarten class to announce the appointment of came together recently to create handmade blankets for the patients on Lakewood Alex Rae-Grant, M.D., to the staff Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Chris McMaster, afternoon Kindergar- of Cleveland Clinic Neurological ten teacher at Lakewood Hospital Child Care Center, and her sister Wendy Slowey, Institute at Lakewood Hospital. RN, a nurse on the Skilled Nursing unit, wanted to help brighten the day of the Dr. Rae-Grant is board-certified patients. The sisters agreed that the patients on unit would welcome a visit from the in neurology and specializes in children along with a special gift -- a soft, cuddly fleece blanket, made with love, for the care of patients with multiple their beds. McMaster and the children created 31 blankets. sclerosis. The children and teachers spent an afternoon on the Unit, passing out the Dr. Rae-Grant earned his blankets and singing songs with the patients. “I saw smiles on patients’ faces that I medical degree from McMas- hadn’t seen in awhile,” said Slowey. “The children’s visit and thoughtfulness made ter University Faculty of Health a wonderful impact.” Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, “I have such admiration for the teachers and our nurses for the care they deliver Canada and completed his each day,” said Michele Thoman, chief nurse officer at Lakewood Hospital. “When neurology residency at the Uni- nity hospital,” says Dr. Rae-Grant. they come together to do projects such as this, the end result is almost better than any versity of Western Ontario, “Lakewood Hospital is an ideal medication we could provide.” Other Child Care teachers who helped with the blan- London Health Sciences Centre, location since they already have a ket project were Sherry Rath, Kindergarten teacher, and Judy Salmon, Pre-School London, Ontario, Canada. He long history of providing excep- teacher. Mary Jo Schwartz, director of the Child Care Center said, “I was so touched plays an active role at Cleveland tional neurological care.” by this outreach of our children. It was an extraordinary opportunity for our chil- Clinic Mellen Center overseeing With the addition of Dr. Rae- dren to learn compassion and see first-hand the real joy of giving to those in need.” education on multiple sclerosis Grant, patients with multiple in the northeastern Ohio region, sclerosis will have access to evalua- assists with clinical trials, and is tions, follow-up care and treatment, involved with resident and stu- close to home. To schedule an dent education at the Clinic. appointment with Dr. Rae-Grant at “I look forward to bringing this his new West Side location, please specialized service to a commu- call 216.529.7110.

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Ministerial Musings: Religion And Politics by John where.” It is the job of all religions, Tamilio III which include Christians of every ilk, to stand for justice especially The ques- when it is perpetrated by the state. tion about In the latter part of the twenti- the relation- eth century, systematic theology saw ship between the advent of Liberation Theology. Church and This was a school of thought that politics came grew out of the Latin America con- to the fore of text and was given deeper expression many voters’ in the writings of Roman Catholic minds during the last Presidential thinkers such as Gustavo Gutiérrez. Constructing a cardboard shelter at St. Peters Episcopal Church. election. People were concerned In his seminal 1971 work, A Theol- with whether or not Barack Obama ogy of Liberation,Gutiérrez argued was a Muslim and they probed his that in order to understand the Gos- relationship with his former pas- pel of Jesus Christ, one must read tor, The Rev. Jeremiah Wright. They it from the perspective of the poor debated the significance of Mitt and oppressed. These are the people Romney being a Mormon and how to whom Jesus ministered. There- “Pentecostal” Sarah Palin actually fore, those forced to the margins of was. We are obsessed with the line society are the ones with whom the between religion and politics in this Church should stand in solidarity to country — those two taboo subjects ensure that not only are they given that your parents warned you never a voice, but that the Church (in all to discuss with friends. times and places) stands on the side One cannot read the work of an H. of justice as well. Why? Because Richard Niebuhr or, more recently, a this is what Jesus did and this is what John Dominic Crossan without real- Jesus would do! izing that the line between Church The first ten words of the First Amendment make it clear: “Con- Across the street a youth asks passersby for donations to help the homeless at and state is more of a carefully con- gress shall make no law respecting Lakewood Congregational Church. structed safeguard, as opposed to an ironclad barrier between which an establishment of religion.” In “the twain shall never meet.” This is the same way, no faith should try to not to say that politics should dic- establish itself as the religion of the tate religion, or that any faith should state. When the practices of the gov- have its beliefs legislated. (I like the ernment (any government) subvert First Amendment right where it is, the rights of any people, though, it thank you very much. Keeping the is the obligation of people of faith to two separate is pertinent.) It is to put their voices where their spirits say, however, that there are times lie. It is the duty of people of faith to when it is important (indeed, it is unite and to render unto Caesar that necessary) for the Church to raise its which is Caesar’s, but to render unto voice against institutional politics. God that which is God’s. This is not an issue that is ger- The Rev. John Tamilio III is mane to Republicans or Democrats, the new Religion Columnist for to mainline religion or to funda- The Lakewood Observer. JT3 is the mentalism. In his renowned 1963 Senior Minister of Pilgrim Congre- The most boisterous group were the youths at The Pilgrim St. Paul Lutheran Church. Letter from Birmingham Jail, The gational United Church of Christ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Tremont. He, his wife Susan, whose birthday we just commemo- and their three children live in rated, aptly claimed that “Injustice Lakewood. anywhere is a threat to justice every-

Bret Callentine on the right with some of the adult supervisors to help Lakewood teens understand what homeless people go through. This past weekend several dozen teenagers spent the night out on Lakewood streets at three different locations all for one specific cause. With temperatures dipping below zero, the Lakewood area kids collected donations of all kinds to help the homeless of North East Ohio. While dona- tions are still coming in, despite the down economy, Lakewood citizens proved their compassion with gifts of several car loads of clothes and toiletries, and several thou- sand dollars in cash and change. This was the fifth year for the Homeless Sleepout which looks to expand with several new locations next year.

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Lakewood Observer Junior Women’s Club of Lakewood Civil War Author Remembers Accepting Grant Applications The Dead by Dan Slife organizations and the JWCL Scholar- by Ben Burdick ing their tours through the war and The Junior Women’s Club of ship Program. Grant applications can following their paths from battlefield Lakewood is currently accepting grant be requested at lakewoodjuniors@ More than 170,000 soldiers to battlefield. And though he began applications for agencies that meet non- gmail.com and completed applications clashed at Battle of Gettysburg—7,000 family research back in 1980, it was profit status in accordance with IRS must be received no later than Febru- died immediately while another 33,000 only with a well deserved retirement regulations and wish to be considered ary 20, 2009. cried out for medical treatment in the from the Department of Defense after beneficiaries of next year’s fundrais- No more than three organizations aftermath. Civil War storyteller Har- twenty-nine years of service that he ing projects. In the past decade, JWCL will be selected and each award ranges old George recounts the handling of devoted himself full-time to the War has given more than $160,000 to between $2,000-$3,000. Preference is the dead and the ceremonies held over Between the States. deserving organizations including: given to organizations whose activi- them in a program entitled Dead Sol- Since then, he’s written three books The Barton Center, The Beck Center, ties benefit the Lakewood community. diers at Gettysburg. It takes place on on the subject: Men of the 9th Ohio, Keep Lakewood Beautiful, Kids Cove, Members of JWCL include Lakewood Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. in Ohio’s Civil War Monuments and Dead Lakewood Christian Service Center, women – singles, wives, mothers, the Lakewood Public Library Main Soldiers at Gettysburg. He’s also been Lakewood Family Room, Lakewood professionals - who are active, com- Auditorium. The program is based on pioneering new formats with a com- Library Foundation, Lakewood YMCA, mitted, concerned, and invested in the the book of the same name, his latest. prehensive 10 CD-Rom multimedia set Matthew’s Lending Library, Meals on Lakewood community. The philan- Autographed copies will be available called Ohio and the American Civil Wheels and Project H2O. thropic-social club meets the second for sale at the event. War. And as a public speaker, he keeps Formed in 1962, JWCL is a phil- Thursday of each month, September This multimedia lecture, per- busy with seven Civil War lectures that anthropic organization that sponsors through May. formed in period uniform, shows he performs in full uniform. More annual fundraisers including the Great If you’d like more information on modern audiences how death was han- information can be found on his web- Pumpkin Fun Run in October, Elves membership, please contact lakewood- dled before and after the war. Other site www.publicspeakerforhire.org. Auction in November and Breakfast [email protected] or JWCL, P.O. Box topics will include how casualties were Today, Harold George continues with the Easter Bunny in the Spring. 771387, Lakewood, OH 44107. handled at Gettysburg and what state- to be active in the re-enactment com- Proceeds from these events benefit local of-the-art embalming techniques were munity, serving with the 9th Ohio in vogue at the time. Maps of the bat- Light Artillery since 1992. He cur- tlefield will reveal where the dead were rently serves as commanding officer New Year how is it going to be... originally buried. Then Mr. George of the battery, with the rank of 1st Be prepared, who is going to see you and how are you going will recount the reburial procedures Lieutenant. Included in the dozens of to look? Keep the eyebrows shaped, get the fuzz off the lips, observed by both the Union and the Civil War reenactments, parades and keep the hands and nails and hair in good condition. Confederacy. ceremonies that he has participated Call us for any help, or an appointment you might need, Harold George has been a Civil in, he was a part of the reenactments pocket friendly prices War re-enactor since 1992 and has commemorating the 130th and135th literally followed in the footsteps of anniversaries of the Battle of Gettys- Your Feminine Connection 216.226.8616 two great-great-grandfathers, retrac- burg. Carabel Beauty Salon & Store 15309 Madison Avenue

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LakewoodLakewood Perspective Observer Welcome To The USA - Version 44.0 I don’t know if it was anything that by Bret Callentine demands such a high standard of the founding fathers actually intended accountability from itself and its world to establish, but the United States is partners. We are not perfect, but we the most schizophrenic country in the still strive for perfection, with liberty world. And believe me, in the world we and justice for all. live in today, that’s not necessarily a The election of a new president bad thing. Every four years we have the does not change who we are, and the ability to completely change face, alter change of leadership definitely doesn’t our collective personality and start change where we are going. We can over. Even if you hate George W. Bush announce our intentions to the world with every fiber of your being, you’ve with whom we call upon to be Presi- got to admit that it is very handy to be dent, but the actual change is still up a planetary pit bull when the fight is to us. Government is not the solution on, then, with one simple vote, POOF! to our problems; it is only the guardian We’re as cuddly as a kitten. of our freedom. The minute we stop One of the greatest things about relying on ourselves more than our this country is that our leadership government, we lose the spirit of per- changes so often and so thoroughly. severance that built this country into When enough people think that the what it is today. We’re supposed to sup- country needs a new direction, we port the President, not the other way instantly turn into the kids play- around. ing kickball in the park yelling: “DO What got us into this whole problem OVER!” As of January 19th, 2009, the is the steady regression away from per- Presidential seal was arguably viewed sonal financial responsibility. Whether it with cynicism as well as suspicion, and was the stock market bubble, the housing just two days later, it’s an international market bubble, or just the credit bubble, symbol of peace and hope. That kind too many people got caught up looking of miraculous transformation could to get something for nothing. Tell me definitely put a kink in that whole sep- how the nomination of a new president aration of church and state thing. will correct those problems. If we place Stranger yet is the way the rest of the responsibility of recovery entirely on the world totally buys into this process. the shoulders of our government we’re

Like Lois Lane watching Clark Kent photo by Ivor Karabatkovic only shifting the responsibility, not tak- take off the glasses, with one simple ing any for ourselves. election, they no longer know who we When it comes to war and interna- are anymore. I find it amusing to watch tional diplomacy, we need to rely on the the number of dignitaries who will Oval Office, it really sells the nation as safety and security are challenged, but judgment of those we elect. But when it make their way back to Washington as a whole short. The list of differences if you’re honest, you’d be hard pressed comes to everything else, we need only if they’re on a blind date set up by their between Barack Obama and George to make the case that we’re oppressive rely on ourselves. After all, the govern- mother-in-law. We’re the same country, Bush may be long, but the heart of this or unfair to any other nation. Without ment can only give to one man what it we’re the same people, yet they have no country is its people, and on the whole, the United States, the United Nations first takes away from another. And it idea what to expect. It makes you won- I don’t think we change nearly as much would probably fail to exist. Without should never be expected to do for us der how anybody feels good making as what’s implied. Americans, billions of dollars of aid what we refuse to do for ourselves. treaties with us in the first place. When you break it down, we are a would never find its way into the hands It’s okay if an election changes our However, what bothers me some- caring society. We do what we can to of the hungry, sick, or downtrodden. world image, but it is not okay if that times is that when the world places so promote harmony and peace. Yes, we No other country drives social aware- change requires us to sacrifice our self much attention on the resident of the react violently sometimes when our ness like the U.S. No other country respect. Lakewood Chamber hosts Federal Westside Yoga Studio, Reserve Bank Presentation on Regions Economy Presents “Light Up Your Life” by Evin Bodell ward bends and twists. On Feb by Patty Ryan According to master teacher 8th, Inversions, including hand- Lakewood Chamber hosts Federal Rowan Silverberg, a loved and stand, headstand, shoulderstand Reserve Bank Presentation on Regions renowned instructor here in and more challenging back- On Friday, January 16th, 64 local busi- Cleveland, “Happiness Is Avail- bends. Modifications and more ness leaders braved the bitter cold able” in each moment. Rowan challenging options will be pre- and the inevitable bad news to attend will lead two afternoon Work- sented for each pose so everyone a Lakewood Chamber of Commerce shops at WSY (Westside Yoga can enjoy a fun and partici- luncheon featuring Mr. Guhan Ven- Studio), on Sat Jan 24th and Sun. pate fully. Both workshops are katu from the Federal Reserve Bank. Feb 8th from 2-4 PM. Rowan has appropriate for students of all Mr. Venkatu discussed the national, specifically lead to the current reces- been practicing yoga for more levels, with a particular focus state and local economic forecast.Mr. sion, and what problems are unique to than 40 years. Her teachings on bringing your yoga practice Venkatu opened his presentation with our region. The question and answer are the reflection of her own into everyday life. A variety of the sobering comment, “I’m probably period led to an interesting discus- uplifted sprit and joyful authen- breathing techniques will be not going to tell you anything you don’t sion regarding how to bring jobs back tic presence. She is a beautiful presented to deepen the flow of already know,” regarding the sad shape to the region and strengthen our local and highly gifted instructor who energy in your body and expand of our region’s economy. However, the economy.As daunting as the short term truly embodies the teachings, your capacity for mindfulness. information he conveyed was interest- economic forecast appears, there was conveying them from her heart Each class will end with a gener- ing and encouraging in the fact that, definitely a sense of purpose and deter- to inspire her students. We are ous relaxation and meditation. although there will be no quick fix for mination as people left the meeting. honored to have her here. On Jan Cost per sesson is $30.00, Sign our current situation, we will recover. Everyone seemed braced, and ready to 24th enjoy a well-rounded asana up for both for $50.00. Mr. Venkatu’s presentation covered roll up their sleeves and work hard to sequence including standing and the history of our economy, what get things back on track. balancing poses, backbends, for-

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Lakewood School Board Ed Favre Accepts The Office Of BOE President At the Organizational meeting of to explore all the possibilities, ask all the the Lakewood City School District Board questions, and come to the best plan pos- of Education held on Monday, January sible. It will be a lot of work, a lot of data, 5, 2009, Mr. Edward Favre, an 11 year and much discussion; however, we know veteran of the Board of Education was this process works. Lakewood has done it unanimously elected President for 2009. before and we will do it again. Likewise, Mrs. Betsy Shaughnessy, a 15 Again, we must ensure that all year veteran of the Board was unani- Lakewood citizens have the oppor- mously elected Vice President for 2009. tunity to be involved in an open, The following is Edward Favre’s community process. We hit a home acceptance speech, given January 5th: run on the initial 50 Year Process because we were able to tap so much of I want to open my comments by the talent in our city and schools. We thanking my fellow Board members for must admit we stumbled on others, again providing me the opportunity to photo by Ashley Favre most notably the Franklin closure. The serve as President. Although this regu- Board will not repeat that mistake. lar rotation of office that we follow may School Board members from left to right, Linda Beebe, Betsy Shaughnessy and Board Let me say right now, that no deci- simply seem automatic, it is based on President Ed Favre, at Ed’s kick off to his re-election campaign. Betsy is also up for sions to close any schools have been mutual respect and trust. This is not a re-election this fall. These three have much to smile about, new schools and more! made. As we gather here tonight, there rule we have to follow; we choose to do are no such plans. There is no done deal. to contain and reduce expenses, but now wherever we can. This needs be done it this way. Continuing this long held Any rumors you have heard are incor- it is even more critical. This must be our thoughtfully, logically, and academi- tradition, illustrates our desire to work rect and have not been decided by this attitude…our state of mind…of every- cally. But if we want to do so proactively together. Even when we disagree, a Board. Let me repeat, this Board has body in the District, and with a greater rather than reactively, we must start constructive process results. made no decision to close any school. sense of urgency. We see and read daily of now as time is of the essence. I have the good fortune of work- We are counting on this engaged citi- organizations in crisis that have not made The Board is conducting a Super- ing with very dedicated people on zen process to get us to the right place. adjustments, when they had the time to intendent Search. We have engaged the this Board. Their genuine concern There are just three basic starting do so, and have been caught behind the Ohio School Boards Association as the for Lakewood’s children, and all of points: curve. Our urgency comes from the real- search agent. The OSBA has already met Lakewood, is evident. We have made 1. As when we first started this ity that the more proactive we can be in with staff and administrators and will be long term commitments that require a facilities program, we want to keep controlling and reducing our expendi- holding public forum later this month. tremendous amount of personal time walking, neighborhood schools. Bus- tures, and the sooner we can reduce them, We plan to complete this process and and effort. It is a pleasure to work with sing is a budget-buster. the less the negative impacts will be on our name the new Superintendent in March. such thoughtful colleagues and I again 2. The State Facilities Commis- academic programs in these difficult eco- Citizens often share concerns with Safety thank them for this privilege. sion will only help us with co-funding nomic times. This is not only a Lakewood and Decorum in our schools. This is the 2009 will be a huge year for the on two remaining elementary schools. issue. All school districts in Ohio are being next point. In 2009, we will continue Lakewood City Schools. There are great So, beyond that, we are on our own to negatively impacted by our economy. our work to keep Lakewood Schools challenges and there are great opportu- fund a third school. Everything else is With the lion’s share of our bud- safe, secure, and orderly learning envi- nities. Let me discuss what I see as the in play and part of the discussion. get being personnel, we must ensure we ronments. As with academics, we will major points. 3. We want to do the most that can are making the best possible and pru- always be looking to improve. The Board The first is Academics, the primary be done within the long term financial dent use of this valuable resource. The supports and expects Staff to promote job of the Lakewood City Schools. We abilities of our community. Board has always been mindful of this and enforce compliance with rules and have had great academic success. Our goal Academics, Finances, New Board reality. However, the stakes are even policy of behavior. Our Planning Com- is excellence. We will continue to pur- Member, New Superintendent, Safety, higher. Accordingly, the Board retained mittee will continue its work to explore sue that goal District-wide. Introducing Facilities, guiding the School District... the State Auditor’s Office to conduct a ways for improving student conduct and Value Added to state standards has shown yes, our plate is very full. The challenges staffing analysis of the District. This is school climate. I have saved the greatest the Lakewood philosophy that all children are great. But given the talent that exists something we have not done before. The project for my final point. It is time for can and will learn, although at different within our community and our schools, current economic downturn notwith- us to commence Phase 3 of our Facilities rates, is sound. That has been this Board’s they are not insurmountable. standing, it is a timely exercise for us to Project. This is the final phase of the Dis- philosophy ever since I’ve been here. It There are tough, important, and his- engage as we reconfigure and downsize trict facilities project we started in 2003. continues to be this Board’s philosophy toric decisions to be made. We all know the District. Just as we asked if we had Lakewood made a commitment to itself, today. This year, our expectation is that the words from John Kennedy’s inaugural the right number of buildings in the and the State, to complete the project with every child will advance academically speech. I remember seeing it live on black right places when we started the facili- the final leg being what we’ve come to call from last year. Next year, we will expect and white TV. The same logic applies in ties project, it is logical and expected to Phase 3. This will involve Roosevelt, Grant, every child to advance academically from these difficult times…it is not the time ask if we have the right staff in the right and Lincoln Elementary Schools, and the this year. And so on in future years. to ask what is in it for me or my personal places as we continue that process. The remainder of Lakewood High School. Considering today’s financial interest, rather it is the time to ask what I worst recession in many decades only We have started the internal, orga- stresses, all decisions we make on the can do for the betterment of all our com- increases and makes more urgent the nization already. Tonight, we formally allocation of the District resources must munity...for the greater good of Lakewood need for us to do so now. publicly announce the formation of a be weighed by the most advantageous Schools. This is the same message that the And if that is not enough, recall Steering Committee to lead the process. academic result for our students. President-elect has sent and is repeating. that in recent months, Governor Strick- This Committee will have its first meet- It is nothing new that our ability to These depressed times require a can-do land had made serious State budget ing on January 27. All interested citizens do our work depends on Finances, which attitude and not preoccupation with what cuts, mostly in areas other than educa- of Lakewood, whether you have chil- is my second point. We know our nation, we cannot do. This community has shown tion. He is to be commended for staving dren in the District or not, are invited our region, and our community, face the its ability in the past and, I am confident, off significant cuts in education. Unfor- and encouraged to participate. Anyone most difficult economic situation, perhaps will do so in the future. tunately, predictions for the recession in interested in becoming a member of since the Great Depression. Families are It is time for us all to have our 2009 only get worse. With the potentially the steering committee should contact feeling the pressure. Recognizing this situ- sleeves rolled up, be of the right mind, worsening economy, we must realize the any one of us or the Superintendent’s ation, this Board decided not to ask voters and go to work. My fellow Board Mem- Governor may not be able to continue to Office. Now, those folks who applied for additional funding this year. We were bers and I, and many others, have been do so. Just last week, the Ohio Depart- for the Board position need not apply able to do so because we have controlled working hard for some time. We will be ment of Education announced cuts in again. You’re already included. This is what we can control and taken advantage stepping up our efforts. In fact, we will its budget. Thus far, foundation fund- what I meant when I said you were not of opportunities that have arisen. The be going back to work right after we ing, our basic State funding line, has not off the hook earlier. Additionally, we District recognizes its obligation to tax- adjourn this portion of meeting. been cut. All over the country, States are will sponsor two community forums on payers and students to provide the best Thank you. Thank you for com- cutting their education budget. We need these issues. We will follow the model educational value within the available ing this evening. Thank you for your to operate now under the premise that of community engagement, similar to and, potentially reduced, resources. We efforts for Lakewood and Lakewood’s ours will be cut. We must have a sense the original 2003 process. We want to always should proactively look for ways children. of urgency in tightening our budget have an organized, thoughtful process

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Freemasonry In Lakewood If You Seek His Monument, Look Around You... More accurately, “Lector, si mon- by Gary Rice supports numerous charitable activi- umentum requiris, Circumspice” are ties, including an eye foundation and some of the words inscribed upon the an expanding group of children’s learn- tomb of Sir Christopher Wren (1632- ing centers for dyslexia. 1723), arguably one of England’s Another fraternity comprised of best-known architects and scientific Masons--the Shriners--have 22 hos- minds. Wren helped to rebuild Lon- pitals addressing the conditions of don after the Great Fire and designed children’s orthopedic conditions, cleft- fifty-three London houses of worship, palate difficulties, spinal cord injuries, including St. Paul’s Cathedral. He is and burns. Children from every back- also believed by many to have been a ground are treated without charge Freemason. whatsoever at those facilities. The These all-so-apt words, provided nearest Shriners’ hospitals are in Cin- by Wren’s son, have also been used to cinnati and Erie. Local area Shriners describe accomplishments by great volunteer to drive shuttles to and from men and women in our modern era. those facilities. Lakewood has had a number of Reportedly, an interesting local people like this. This particular col- Freemason from Lakewood’s past umn will note several with Lakewood photo by Gary Rice would be Albert Engel, the Cleve- connections who have been men- land area’s first aviator who kept tioned in association with the Masonic Fire-washed skies frame the setting sun, directly over William Stinchcomb’s monu- his seaplane “Bumble Bee” down fraternities, sometimes known as Free- ment off Hogsback Lane, in the Metropark’s Emerald Canyon. at the Lakewood (now Cleveland) masonry. Yacht Club in the years before World Freemasonry is probably the son.” More recent historical research, D.C., there was a cornerstone laying War One. “Bumble Bee” eventually world’s oldest fraternal organization. however, lends credence to other the- ceremony by Master Masons at the went over to the Crawford Auto/ The exact beginnings of Freemasonry ories that Freemasonry may well have building’s inception. Aviation Museum at University are lost in time. One of the oldest doc- sprung from the Knights Templar, a Our first President, George Wash- Circle, where it became a popular uments having Masonic language is group of knights who were disbanded ington, was a Freemason. Other exhibit. Another prominent area called “The Regius Manuscript,” from in the 1300’s by Papal decree. Presidents who were Master Masons Freemason was reportedly William around 1390. When translated into Whatever their origins, the Craft, include both Franklin and Theodore Stinchcomb, who was the principal modern English, the manuscript speaks as Masonry is known, was once a very Roosevelt, along with Presidents Tru- developer of our Metroparks sys- across the centuries with Masonic allu- large and influential force in American man, Ford, Harding, Taft, McKinley, tem, and whose monument graces sion and positive virtue. life. These days, it seems but a shell of Garfield, Andrew Johnson, Buchanan, the mesa near Hogsback Lane. (Sin- Nonetheless, by 1738, the first its former self, as extra jobs, television, Polk, Jackson and Monroe. cere thanks again go out to the late of a number of Papal Bulls (or pro- the internet, and other activities con- American fraternalism is a sub- Dan Chabek for providing some of nouncements) against Freemasonry sume more and more of the modern ject all to itself. In 1881, the Knights the above information in his book was issued. Several churches have American family’s after-work evening of Columbus was founded as a strictly “Lakewood Lore,” available at the looked at Masonry as being incom- time. At one time, Masonic influence Catholic fraternity by Father Michael Lakewood Historical Society.) Yet patible with Christianity. Reasons even contributed to the physical lay- McGivney, as it was not permitted by another famous Freemason, made so for this ongoing condemnation of the out of cities like Washington, D.C. and their church for a Catholic to become in Lakewood Lodge, was former Air fraternity have included charges that Sandusky, Ohio with their square-and- a Freemason. (Although Freemasonry Force General Curtis E. LeMay. it is a religion of “Naturalism” and compass town centers. Today, Masonic itself has no such restrictions against Of course, Freemasons comprise that it is a secret society, or even per- influence, or lack thereof, is an ongo- Catholic membership.) Other Ameri- only one part of the many great fra- haps satanic in character. Freemasons ing subject of interest on the internet can fraternities included the Knights ternal histories that have embellished would deny these charges, of course. chat rooms of the world, even as actual of Pythias, the Woodmen of the World, the Lakewood story over the years. They would probably state that while Masonic membership seems to be on the Odd Fellows, the Moose, Eagles, Hats off to the Masons, the Knights of Masonry is religious in its nature, the decline. Lions, and Elks clubs, among others. Columbus, the Lakewood Elks, and all it is certainly not a religion, and it Here in Lakewood, Lakewood These days, most of the surviving of the dedicated fraternal groups who is certainly not satanic in the least. Lodge recently celebrated its 100th fraternities emphasize various chari- continue to celebrate high ideals, and Freemasonry has a great number of anniversary. At one time the Lodge table works and causes, or provide higher standards of personal conduct, Christians among its ranks, although was so large that two other local insurance or other benefits for their and in so doing continue to enliven the fraternity has many members lodges were formed (Clifton and members. The family of Freemasonry and enrich the pulse of this city. of other faith traditions as well. In Gaston G. Allen). The latter two have addition, Masons would probably since merged into one lodge. Other describe the fraternity not as a secret Masonic bodies in Lakewood include society but as a “society with secrets.” Cunningham Chapter of Royal Arch Bob’s Appliance Service There’s no question about when or Masons, Lakewood Council, and Repairs On Most Major Brand Appliances #OMMERCIAL'RADE7ASHERS where Masons meet, for example, or Holy Grail Commandery of Knights AND$RYERSn!MERICAN-ADE
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Conservation Corner The Paper Towel Problem Paper products account for more by Heather Ramsey seconds it takes will be worth it. than a third of waste in US land- Aside from using fewer paper fills, with paper use expected to rise The paper-wasting habit, while fromtrees.blogspot.com) where he products when out and about, there is steeply over the next few decades. A certainly occurring at home, is a fre- aims to remind everyone (including plenty to be done at home as well. Since large amount of this paper comes from quent occurrence away from home as himself) that items like paper tow- in this case, recycling the used product products like paper napkins and paper well. When in a public restroom while els and napkins came from trees and isn’t an option, it is even more impor- towels, which are used once and, since shopping, at a movie, or at a restaurant, that we should be mindful when using tant to buy recycled paper towels and it is not possible to recycle them, only people tend to use fistfuls of paper them. napkins, with the highest available once, before being sent to the landfill. towels without a second thought. At Rather than pointing the fin- percentage of post-consumer con- Often, these products are bleached fast food restaurants, customers tend ger at all of us for being insensitive tent. Seventh Generation has a line of using chlorine, a process that is harm- to grab stacks of napkins along with and wasteful, Pete’s realization came recycled paper towels, and many larger ful for humans and the environment, their straws and condiments, ensuring after noticing that he, too, was taking supermarkets have their own brands, as chlorinated compounds are linked not only that they won’t need a second more than necessary without a second as well. Just by switching to paper tow- to cancers and reproductive harm and trip for more napkins, but also that thought. This inspired not only the els made from recycled paper, we could build up higher concentrations as they they will have quite a few left over at blog, but a sticker designed to be placed save several million cubic feet of space pass from the environment to one ani- the end of the meal with nowhere to on paper towel dispensers in public in landfills and hundreds of thousands mal then the next, up through the food go but the trash can. After witnessing restrooms, available for purchase on of trees. chain. The bleaching process does not this phenomenon (and participating in the site. Many businesses have bought And, lest we put too much focus boost the effectiveness of a napkin or it without realizing it), it hit home to the stickers (after all, less paper use in on recycling, it is perhaps more impor- paper towel; its only effect is to lighten Pete Kazanjy what a big, and unneces- their restrooms means less money spent tant to return to the first R - reduce. A the color of the paper, since many con- sary, problem this was. After finding on buying it in the first place) and the relatively easy way to reduce paper towel sumers tend to associate whiter papers the same problem in public restrooms, stickers are available for free to educa- use is to switch to reusable cloth towels with cleanliness and darker ones with where people tend to take several more tional institutions. While I wouldn’t for the majority of your cleanup jobs. dirt. Unfortunately, as lighter papers paper towels than needed to dry their recommend placing stickers guerilla- Sponges can often be a useful substitute may contain these harsh chemicals, it hands, Pete began the These Come style, if you own or manage a business for cleaning up messes, as can micofiber is actually rather the opposite. From Trees blog (http://thesecome- or even just frequent one, advocate cloths or even rags made of old t-shirts. for their use. Testing has shown that Cloths and rags can be used for cleanup, the stickers reduce paper towel use by then tossed in the washer with the rest Nature’s Bin Receives National about 15%. of a load of laundry, then reused over And, despite my skepticism that and over. The same goes for cloth nap- Charitable Activity Award electric hand dryers are more efficient kins at the dinner table. than paper towels, research has shown A good goal to set is to try to use that that is, in fact, the case. This is reusable cloths for three fourths of especially true since hand dryers will your cleanup - that way you’ll still be likely continue to improve in effi- able to throw away a few paper towels ciency, while paper towels will remain when the mess is one of those special as wasteful as they are today. So, if a messes that you can’t imagine clean- restroom has both a dryer and paper ing up any other way, and you’ll still be towels, use the dryer. The extra few reducing your waste by quite a bit.

Katia Fowler, Editor, Nutrition Business Journal and Scott Duennes, Executive Director of Cornucopia, Inc. and Nature’s Bin by Mary Johnson tion of continued success.” Nature’s Bin was ecently hon- Nature’s Bin is a full service natural ored to receive the Nutrition Business foods market located in Lakewood, Ohio. Journal’s annual Charitable Activity This natural foods market serves as a Award. Nutrition Business Journal is a training site for a unique and successful national publication of New Hope Nat- program that provides vocational train- ural Media, a division of Penton Media. ing leading to employment for people Scott Duennes, Executive Director of with disabilities.Today programs hosted Cornucopia, Inc. and Nature’s Bin, at Nature’s Bin serve people with a wide accepted the award at the Natural Prod- range of severe disabilities including ucts Expo East in Boston. This national mental retardation, developmental dis- award recognizes companies that excel abilities, autism, mental illness, visual in integrating social responsibility in and hearing impairment, and injuries multiple aspects of their businesses. resulting from accident or illness. What “This award is bestowed with both distinguishes the programs at Nature’s admiration and respect for your efforts Bin from other training facilities is the on behalf of our industry,” said Katia real-work learning environment. Train- Fowler, Editor, Nutrition Business Jour- ees work side-by-side with staff members nal. “Your contributions have not only in all aspects of retail service, facing the reinforced the success of your com- challenges and rewards of competitive

pany but also the continuing success of employment in a caring, supportive photo by Patty Harkenrider the nutrition industry as a whole. We atmosphere. Cornucopia/Nature’s Bin believe we speak on behalf of many in has been serving people with disabilities Stephanie Harkenrider and Abby Miller built this 9 foot snowman on their day off expressing our gratitude and expecta- for over 30 years. from school on Friday, January 23rd!

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Lakewood’s Beck Center

Beck Center Teen Theater presents Arcadia – A Comedy By Tom Stoppard by Fran Storch and other wordplay. Many of his plays What happens when the lives of deal with philosophical issues and fea- modern-day researchers intersect with ture multiple timelines. Dan Kilbane, that of 19th Century poet and adven- director of last season’s The Laramie turer Lord Byron? A ravishingly comedic Project at Beck Center, directs a cast mystery ensues! Beck Center Teen The- of 12 talented students from Beck’s ater presents Arcadia, written by famed Youth Theater Education program. British playwright Tom Stoppard, in “What a privilege to direct one of the the Studio Theater, January 30 through many great plays by Tom Stoppard, February 8. Show times are 7:30 p.m. a playwright who has been produced Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. over and over because, simply, he is a Sundays. Nominated for three Tony great writer.” says Kilbane. “It’s a joy to Awards, Arcadia takes us back and forth work on his Arcadia with this group of in time between 1809 and the present, teens, who love theater and are excited as a writer, a literature professor, and a about the adventurous themes Stop- post-graduate student in mathematical pard explores.” Arcadia’s student cast biology investigate a mysterious chap- members have participated in core ter in the life of Lord Byron. The play theater classes at Beck Center, where examines the philosophical questions of they explore basic acting skills through art, science, and history and how they improvisation and theater games. They intersect. Although the characters’ per- study method acting, as well as develop sonalities and perspectives vary widely, singing and acting techniques, and are their stories come together in the end, introduced to theater appreciation and and the mystery is solved. It’s a heady basic theater terminology. piece, but Stoppard relates the story with Beck Center’s production of verbal wit and sophisticated humor. Arcadia is produced through special Septimus, the tutor (Dan McCarthy), instructs his student, Thomasina (Grace Sul- Tom Stoppard has won numerous arrangement with Samuel French Inc. livan) in an art lesson in Beck Center’s Arcadia awards for his plays and screenplays, and is sponsored by Cox Communi- including an Oscar for Shakespeare cations, Music is Elementary, and the through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. at 216.521.2540 ext. 10. For group sales, in Love. A primary characteristic of Ohio Arts Council. Beck Center also Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 contact Linda Hefner at ext. 29. his work is its linguistic complex- gratefully acknowledges the citizens for students (16 and under). To reserve Beck Center is located at 17801 ity including puns, jokes, innuendo, of Cuyahoga County for their support tickets, call the Beck Center box office Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by Fran Storch The often hilarious Ma Rainey’s of the new playwright August Wilson, tions, the Ohio Arts Council. Beck It’s 1927 Chicago, and these blues Black Bottom, which takes place in a who would go on to become one of the Center also gratefully acknowledges musicians have a story to tell! The Beck recording studio, deals with racism in greatest voices in American Theatre. the citizens of Cuyahoga County for Center for the Arts presents Pulit- the music industry as a metaphor for The New York Times called it “funny, their support through Cuyahoga Arts zer Prize-winning playwright August the hopes, frustrations, and shattered salty, carnal and lyrical.” Beck’s pro- and Culture. The show is intended for Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom dreams of the African-American com- duction is directed by acclaimed local a mature audience due to language on the Mackey Main Stage, January munity of the 1920s. Band members, director Sarah May and features Equity and subject matter. Tickets are $28 for 30 through February 22, 2009. The waiting for Rainey to arrive at the stu- actor Angela Gillespie-Winborn in the adults, $25 for seniors (65 and older), drama, featuring many of Ma Rain- dio, banter and brag, joke, and share title role. Winborn most recently per- and $17 for students (22 and under ey’s great hit songs, examines timeless some of the devastating tales of hard formed in The Cleveland Play House’s with ID). An additional $3 service fee African-American themes of suffering, times and prejudice they have suffered. production of Crowns and has appeared per ticket is applied at the time of pur- endurance, and the audacity of hope As tensions escalate, the action can in several area productions of Ain’t Mis- chase. Preview night, on Thursday, in Wilson’s spellbinding voice. Shows turn on a dime from funny to tragic. behavin’. The strong supporting cast January 29, is $10 with general admis- begin at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays When it premiered on Broadway 25 includes Michael May as Levee, Anthony sion seating. Group discounts are and 3 pm on Sundays. years ago, it was the triumphant debut Elfonzia Nickerson-El as Toledo, and available for parties of 13 or more. Robert J. Williams as Slow Drag. To reserve tickets, call the Beck “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is Center box office at 216.521.2540 ext. 10 a perfect introduction to Wilson’s or visit www.beckcenter.org. For group unique voice and his astonishing body sales, contact Linda Hefner at ext. 29. of work documenting the African-

American experience. Here is a play CORNER overflowing with blues music, robust AROUND THE humor, vibrant storytelling, and a cast Wednesdays... of colorful characters that bursts on the stage like a buoyant jam session,” says director May. “This first professional Cleveland production of an August Wilson play since his 2005 death is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th Century. It is an honor to celebrate his amazing gift and share it with admirers and new- comers alike.” Beck Center’s production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is produced Saturday 11:00-2:30 through a special arrangement with alaBrunch carte menu Sunday 9:30-2:30 Samuel French, Inc. and is sponsored Buy one · Get one Free Mondays Black Angus Burgers! by National City, The WAVE 107.3FM, Ma Rainey (Angela Gillespie-Winborn*) records her latest album accompanied by Cleveland Scene, Cox Communica- 18616-20 Detroit, Lakewood 216-521-4413 band member, Slow Drag (Robert J. Williams) www.atccafe.com

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