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Lakewood High School Class of 2017. Brian Taubman For Lakewood LHS Team Wins Academic City Council At-Large by Brian Taubman Why I’m Running For Challenge Championship Lakewood City Council I have a mission for our city council, and it’s simple: It’s time for Lakewood to care about all of its citizens. This mission is why I am running for Lakewood City Council At-Large this Novem- ber. This role is not just a title to me, it’s how I want to give my life back to the city I love. Over the last few years, I’ve Brian Taubman realized Lakewood, the city where I chose to build my fam- ter, together. ily, needed an upgrade, and When I get elected to City needed to start giving back Council, it won’t be a stepping to the citizens and businesses stone — it will be a calling. Two that make this city great. I years ago, I ran for judge on am excited to help build on the premise of helping people, the strong roots our commu- businesses, animals, and the From left: Evan Suttell, Ian Bell and Brian Donahoe. nity already has. Lakewood entire city of Lakewood, and by Christine Gordillo team also recently traveled is a great community and I’m my passion to do just that has straight year the team has proud to call it home, but I The Lakewood High to Chicago to compete in the only grown. I will be the voice been invited to compete in a know we can make it even bet- School Academic Chal- National Academic Champi- continued on page 2 national tournament. lenge Team captured the onship tournament, in which championship of the WEWS- the team finished tied for NewsChannel 5 Academic fifth place. Members of the byCelebrate Ruth Gillett Andproperties Nominate visually appealing. Challenge TV show! The overall team are: seniors Ian WE CELEBRATE: At a Gardening is a way that people team of seniors Ian Bell and Bell and Evan Suttell; juniors recent Lakewood City Council both enjoy nature and literally Evan Suttell and junior Brian Brian Donahoe, Kevin Cush, meeting, six Lakewood Homes show their pride in their home Donahoe beat teams from St. Abe Dalisky, Calvin Dola- were acknowledged, and the and community. Vincent St. Mary and Bene- towski, Erika Hakko, Seamus homeowners were congratu- The six winners and their dictine high schools for the Holian, Damian Jouriles, lated, as winners in the 2016 gardeners for 2016 are: Sarah win. Lakewood finished with Veronica Lee, and Andrew Beautiful Home Awards spon- Loomer and Zach Smith, 1050 560 points, St. Vincent St. VanAuken; sophomores sored by Keep Lakewood Lakeland; Debbie and Ric Mary 440 and Benedictine John Bobik, Nick Cleary, Beautiful. The Beautiful Home Rada, 2033 Bunts; Ray and 390. Besides the trophy, the Tim Daso, Michael Ferrone, Awards contest is an effort by Joanne Heinart, 2388 Wood- win earned the school $4,000. Frank Llesay, Nikoy Norris; KLB to both raise awareness of, ward Avenue; Paul and Terry Congratulations to the team freshmen Evan Bell, Aidan and to appreciate, the efforts of Schuerger, 14216 Bayes; Jon- and to advisers Peter Petto and Bohac, Alice King and Kath- so many Lakewood property athon Tallman and David Homes of all shapes and sizes Bob Sedlak. ryn Oleksa. (class status is for owners who invest time, talent Reichert, 1538 Elbur; and are eligible for the KLB Beauti- Thirteen members of the 2016-2017) It was the fifth and resources in making their continued on page 4 ful Home Awards. Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 13, Issue 12 June 21, 2017

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City Summer Safety For Pets (Part 2 Of A 3 Part Series) Keeping Your Pets Safe On The 4th Of July by Erin Shaughnessy gets stuck on something unsafe. A little make sure you designate a responsible - Keep fireworks, sparklers & char- While the Fourth of July is one of planning in advance can minimize the person to keep an eye on your pets coal away from dogs. the best times of the year to be a resi- risks the holiday can bring. while you’re taking care of your guests. - During parties, keep your dog dent of Lakewood, the holiday can be a What if you find a lost dog on Too often our pets are left unattended away from the grill and bonfires. nightmare for pets. Did you know that July 4th? Lakewood Animal Shelter is to scarf down dropped food, get dehy- - Have treats handy so your guests July 5th is the busiest day for animal closed on Independence Day. Animal drated or sneak out an open gate. Make don’t offer non-permitted foods. shelters across the country? The stress Control Officer Kurt Bialosky advises sure your pets are safe and happy dur- - Does your pet get scared hearing and anxiety that fireworks cause in that you can keep a friendly dog over- ing get-togethers this year. the fireworks? Try a Thundershirt, which animals can lead to pets running away night and leave a message for Animal Ask your family and friends (espe- can also help during summer storms. from home and finding themselves Control with a description of the dog, cially kids) not to feed your pet! Toxic - Make sure your dog gets exercise scared, exhausted and in dangerous location where it was found and that foods include grapes, raisins, choco- before parties begin. situations. Your pet can panic and you want them to pick it up the next late, onions, avocados, citrus, coconut, - Between the parade, fireworks and jump a fence or break away from a leash day. Another option is to take the dog alcohol, nuts, dairy, and bones. Some parties, your pets can experience a lot of because of fireworks. Never leave your to the Animal Emergency Specialty summer treats that your dog might stress all in one day. Make sure they get the pet outside during fireworks and never Center in Brook Park, at 14000 Key- enjoy are green beans, baby carrots or attention they need during the festivities. take them with you to a fireworks dis- stone Parkway, which is open 24 hours plain popcorn. Your cat will love lean Stay tuned for Part Three: Envi- play. If you believe they will experience a day (find contact information below). fish, broccoli or frozen corn. ronmental Safety for Your Pets. anxiety when they hear the fireworks We owe it to our animals to under- Here are some tips to help keep Important Numbers - Save These in show, have someone stay with them stand the stress that fireworks can your dog safe at home during your Your Phone, Just In Case! during that time. Should the worst cause, take steps to reduce this stress, summer celebration: Lakewood Animal Control / Animal happen, and your pet runs away, make prevent escape from home, and maxi- - Keep a visible tag with your name Shelter sure that their microchip is active and mize the chances they can be easily and phone number on your dog’s collar. (216) 529-5020 they have a collar with up-to-date tags reunited with their families. - Leave your dog home during fire- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center that will make it easier to be reunited. Whether it’s an Independence Day works with a frozen stuffed treat and (888) 426-4435 Safety collars will release if your pet celebration or just a summer cookout, music or, ideally, a comforting dog-sitter. Emergency Vet Services West Park Animal Hospital After Hours Emergency Services from 6 pm - 1 am Farmers Market Coupon Lottery At 4117 Rocky River Drive Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 252-4500 The Lawther Center Animal Emergency Clinic West by Barry Wemyss gram will provide selected eligible must be 60 years of age or older. They Open 24/7 Including Holidays The Lakewood Division of Aging seniors with $50 in coupons which must be Lakewood residents, and 14000 Keystone Pkwy. and the Western Reserve Area Agency can be used for fresh, locally grown they must fall within the income Brook Park, OH 44135 on Aging are pleased to announce fruits and vegetables at any of the guidelines. The guidelines are as (216) 362-6000 that the Senior Farmers Market local farmers markets. follows: $22,311 or less for a single- Nutrition Program is once again to There are eligibility require- person household, or $30,044 for a be offered in 2017. The SFMNP pro- ments for this program. Participants two-person household. Interested individuals must com- plete an application form at either the Lawther Center, 16024 Madison Ave. Celebrate And Nominate or Senior Center East, 12400 Madi- continued from page 1 Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards Linda White and Gail Perusek, 1287 process ! It is easy to nominate a son Ave. The names of all interested R est aur ant , C at er i ng, and T ake-out Summit. home that you notice as beautifully participants will be entered into a lot- The winning homes were selected landscaped and noteworthy....simply tery drawing, which will be held at the Making life simple... from over 20 nominations. All email Luann Baker at luann.baker@ Lawther Center on Friday, July 7th, at Catering from neighborhoods of the city received lakewoodoh.net, or call and leave 12:30 p.m. Participants need not be nominations and the winners repre- a message at (216) 529-6601. Sub- present to win. For those who are not Italian Creations sent North, South, East and West side mit your nomination by July 31st! selected on July 7th, their names will areas. Judging is based on criteria that KLB will take it from there. There be kept in the event that additional 216-226-2282 includes eye catching landscaping and are many, many beautifully land- coupon sets become available later in the summer. Please call the Division thoughtfully maintained homes. scaped and maintained homes in 16104 Hilliard Road • Lakewood of Aging Activities Office at 216-529- LET’S NOMINATE: Keep Lakewood...please take the time to www.ItalianCreation.com Lakewood Beautiful is now accept- call out your own, or someone else’s, 5005 with any other questions or ing nominations for the 2017 Keep good efforts. concerns. Italian and Classical American Cuisine

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LeBron James Came Home and Brought Cleveland a Champion- ship” by Terry Pluto Calendar Of Events This epic homecoming tale recounts one of the greatest Cleveland sports stories ever. LeBron James and the Cavaliers took fans on a roller coaster ride from despair to hope and, finally, to glory as the 2016 NBA champions. Fans felt gut-punched in 2010 when local hero compiled by Elaine Rosenberger and MVP LeBron James announced he was leaving the Cavaliers and Northeast Ohio for Miami. Then, in June 2014, LeBron announced he was coming home. Books will be avail- Wednesday, June 21 able for sale and signing at the event. Talk - Healing Your Life with Homeopathic Medicine 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Dr. Jane Li-Conrad will discuss the truth and history of homeopathic medicine, the laws of healing and how to use remedies from your garden. Dr. Li-Conrad is an osteopathic fam- ily physician who practices family medicine successfully without drugs. Thursday, June 29 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Author Event “The Summer That Melted Everything: A Novel” by Tiffany McDaniel Fielding Bliss has never forgotten the summer of 1984: the year a heat wave scorched Thursday, June 22 Breathed, Ohio. The year he became friends with the devil. Sal seems to appear out of Author Event - “Great Lakes Island Escapes: Ferries and Bridges to nowhere a bruised and tattered thirteen-year-old boy claiming to be the devil himself. Adventure” by Maureen Dunphy Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. This book explores in depth over thirty of the Great Lakes Basin islands accessible by 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium bridge or ferry and introduces more than fifty additional islands. Chapters include helpful information about getting to each featured island, what to expect when you get there, the island’s history and what natural and historical sites and cultural attractions are available to Friday, June 30 visitors. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. Film - “Life Itself” (2014) 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Based on his bestselling memoir of the same name, “Life Itself,” explores the impact and legacy of Roger Ebert, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun- Times to becoming one of the most influential cultural voices in America. Saturday, June 24 6:30 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium “Europa Europa” (1990) Based on a true story, this drama follows Solomon Perel (Marco Hofschneider), the son of a Jewish shoe salesman who survived the Holocaust by falling in with the Nazis. Dur- Saturday, July 1 ing the rise of Hitler, a group of Nazis attack the Perel home and kill his sister. Solomon Film - “The Curse of the Jade Scorpion” (2001) flees to Poland where he lives in an orphanage operated by Stalinist forces. When the Nazis Presented by Barbara Steffek-Hill invade, he makes his German fluency useful and becomes Josef Peters, translator for the Top shelf insurance investigator C. W. Briggs (Woody Allen) works for a company in Hitler Youth New York City. Efficiency expert Betty Ann Fitzgerald (Helen Hunt) quickly makes clear her 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium authority over C. W. He bristles. He and Betty Ann go to a club for an employees’ night out and wind up onstage, subjects of featured hypnotist Voltan the Inscrutable (David Ogden Stiers). Soon thereafter, a theft of valuable jewels is reported. Barbara Steffek-Hill presents a Sunday, June 25 series of classic and contemporary films from her personal favorites. Concert - Mal Barron Jazz Quartet 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Inspired by Brazilian melodic traditions, standard jazz repertoire, West Coast, groove, fusion and chamber jazz, the Mal Barron Jazz Quartet features Bob Ventre (guitar), John Mallett (bass) and Alan Nemeth (drums). Barron plays clarinet, alto and tenor sax, guitar, Sunday, July 2 flute and piano. Performance - Heritage Theatre Presents Stephanie Kramer as 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Katharine Wright We all know about the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, but what about the Wright Monday, June 26 sister? Katharine Wright, the only Wright sister to survive infancy, was an Oberlin College graduate, a high school teacher, and, after the boys’ flights, a celebrity in the United States Meditation Mondays and Europe. Stephanie Kramer portrays Katharine, who was awarded the French Legion of Presented by Nadine Feighan Honor. The physical and mental benefits of meditation include reduced stress and anxiety, 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium increased focus, improved immune system function and an overall sense of well-being. Nadine Feighan presents Heartfulness Meditation, a simple, effective form of meditation focused on the heart. Tuesday, July 4 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room Library Closed in Observance of Independence Day Tuesday, June 27 Workshop – Genealogy Thursday, July 6 How far back would you like to trace your family tree? Genealogist Deborah Abbott will Author Event - “What is a Schizophrenic Supposed to Look Like?” show you how to unlock the secrets held by census reports, military records, birth certifi- cates and death notices in this hands-on workshop. Call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127 to register. by Lori Rochat In this book, Lori Rochat describes how she overcame difficult life challenges as a person 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab with schizophrenia, and she shares her experiences with others who face similar challenges. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. Tuesday, June 27 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Yoga Tuesdays The Power of Breath Work and Guided Relaxation Presented by Marcia Camino Though known as a practice made up of postures, yoga is equally rich with more sub- Children & Youth Events tle—and in some instances more ancient—health-enriching exercises such as breathing, concentration and relaxation. Explore several in this class. compiled by Eric Knapp 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room Tuesday, June 20 Wednesday, June 28 Afternoon at the Movies: “Lilo & Stitch” Author Event - “The Comeback: LeBron, the Cavs & Cleveland: How For the whole family Movies shown on the Library’s big screen. Free and open to the public. Remember: No food or drink in the Library. No registration required. 1:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium.

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Lakewood Public Library Revisit The 2016 Cavaliers With Terry Pluto by Amy Kloss Library Auditorium as he presents his formerly a writer for the Akron Beacon and LeBron in particular. Pluto began Last year, Cavs fans rejoiced. As of book, “The Comeback: LeBron, The Journal, Pluto has followed the career writing “The Comeback” in 2014, the this writing, the Cavaliers are working Cavs & Cleveland.” of LeBron James since his days as a year LeBron James came home and their way toward another NBA Cham- Recently named Best Sports high school player in Akron, through took up the challenge of leading the pionship and it seems like a good time Writer in Ohio by the Ohio Associated LeBron’s first stint with the Cavs, his Cavaliers to a championship. The book to revisit the spectacular events of 2016. Press Media Editors, Pluto has been move to Miami and return to Cleve- covers the disappointment in Cleve- Join Terry Pluto, columnist for the writing for the Plain Dealer since 2007. land in 2014. land when LeBron made the decision Cleveland Plain Dealer, on Wednes- A graduate of Benedictine High School The book reflects Pluto’s long asso- to move to Miami through the celebra- day, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main and Cleveland State University and ciation with Cleveland sports in general tions that erupted when the Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016. Whoever wins in 2017, Terry Pluto will be at Lakewood Public Library on Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead June 28 to discuss LeBron, the Cava- by Eric Knapp your adventure. 2 Days to Choose liers and “The Comeback.” Books will Enhance your child’s education by From: Friday, June 23 OR Friday, July 21 be available for sale and signing at the making learning fun and different with from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Main event. imaginative programs that focus on Library First Floor Multipurpose Room. science, technology, engineering, art, LEGO® Minions – For students and math. These programs are funded entering 1st – 4th grade. Build a min- by a $2,500 Cox Community Charity ion mosaic with Lego® bricks! Tuesday, Grant awarded to the Lakewood Public July 18 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Library for this purpose. Registration the Main Library First Floor Multipur- required. Space is limited. Register pose Room. Get ready to learn! online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/ Magical Menagerie Jr. Video youth or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140. Game Creation – For students enter- Days to Choose From: Friday, June Jr. Robotics JungleBOT Express – ing 1st – 3rd grade. Learn how to make 9 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the For students entering 2nd – 4th grade. your own video games with Scratch, a Main Library First Floor Multipur- Lego® WeDo Robots join together with free development program from MIT. pose Room OR Friday, July 14 from Mowgli from the Jungle Book! Work Bring a flash drive to save your prog- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Madison with a partner to build and program ress and continue the fun at home. 2 Branch Auditorium. One-On-One Computer And Job Help by Andrea Fisher you need help. We can customize a les- available Tuesdays between 7:00 p.m. Are you new to computers and son plan based on your needs. and 8:00 p.m. and Thursdays between aren’t sure where to start? Are you look- Appointments are also available 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Terry Pluto will discuss his book, “The ing for a new job and need help with for One-on-One Job Search help. You Reservations are available up to Comeback: LeBron, The Cavs & Cleve- your resume? Do you want to learn how can spend a half hour with an instruc- one month before the appointment. land” on Wednesday, June 28. to use Microsoft Excel or brush up on tor working on your resume, learning a To schedule a one-on-one appoint- Microsoft Word? Do you want to learn new computer skill to help you on the ment, call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127. how to use Facebook to keep in touch job or exploring resources to find the Tech Tutors are also available at the with friends and family? We can help! To perfect job for you. Appointments are Madison Branch. Call (216) 228-7428. best serve you, Lakewood Public Library offers personal one-on-one appoint- ments for computer and job help. Dr. Jane Li-Conrad Discusses The Library offers computer help with Tech Tutors, every Tuesday and Homeopathic Medicine At LPL Wednesday between 10:00 a.m. and by Lisa Calfee Jane believes homeopathic medicine can 11:00 a.m. and Thursday between 7:00 “There is always hope,” says Dr. offer hope for any medical condition. p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the Main Library Jane Li-Conrad. As an osteopathic On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Learning Lab. When registering, we’ll family physician who practices family 7:00 P.M. “Remedy Jane” is visiting need to know the specific area where medicine without pharmaceuticals, Dr. Lakewood Public Library to discuss the history of Natural Medicine, the laws of healing and how to use remedies from Fishy Fun your home garden. The event takes place in the Main Library Basement Auditorium at 15425 Detroit Avenue. To get to the origins of home- opathy, we have to travel back to Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.) who said, “By similar things a disease is pro- duced and through the application of the like it is cured.” His idea was picked up again in the 1500’s by Paracelsus with the theory, “What makes a man ill also cures him.” Two hundred years later, Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) expanded both their ideas and became the founder of the alternative medicine practice of homeopathy which means by Marge Foley “similar suffering.” Smiling students display unique artwork created at the Lakewood Public Library Please come and explore the his- during a recent Art Connection program. A paper tube dipped in paint was used to tory and principles of homeopathy create bubbles and colorful strips of construction paper were woven into textured fish. with Dr. Jane Li-Conrad as part of our Registration for the next Art Connection program for students entering kindergar- lecture series designed to improve your ten through fifth grade opens on July 1st. This fun, inventive class will take place on health and well-being. We look for- Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a new engaging project. ward to seeing you!

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Schools LHS Teacher Wins Prestigious Math Award by Christine Gordillo but also useful in science and other that we will construct and pilot. Lakewood High School math classrooms at Lakewood High School. Said Petto of receiving this teacher Peter Petto has been selected An Essential Question Activity is honor: “I felt very honored when as the winner of the Martha Holden a team project event in which groups Lakewood nominated me for the Jennings Foundation’s George B. of students collaborate and compete to Chapman Teacher Award and com- Chapman, Jr. Teacher Award for Excel- research and solve important questions pletely delighted to learn I had received lence in Mathematics Education. It is about the world we live in. These are it. I feel very lucky to be teaching at one of the highest awards the founda- questions that they have refined and Lakewood High School because of the tion bestows on an educator. researched. The focus of their activity collaboration between the many teach- As part of the award, Petto will is the construction of mathematical ers, administrators, and staff who love receive a grant of $7,500 to imple- models that they will both defend and helping students learn and grow.” ment a project of his choosing. He critique. Superintendent Jeff Patterson said will be using the money to develop an Examples of modeling problems of Petto in his nomination letter to the Essential Questions Activities project, that might be developed include: Jennings Foundation: “Peter brings a primarily for use in math classrooms, - Living​ on you own: should you kindness, energy, enthusiasm and pro- rent or buy a place to live? fessionalism to his work that I have - What is the best arrangement for not seen replicated…he is the type of a classroom? teacher every principal and superin- - Is there a better voting scheme tendent is thrilled to have as a member Lakewood High School math teacher than the one we use now? of their district team.” Peter Petto Petto plans to devote his grant money to receiving training in model- ing, problem-posing, and techniques for encouraging these discussions. He Lakewood City Academy will share what he learns with other teachers during professional develop- ment days, as well as with colleagues Class Of 2017 in teacher-based teams and during Custom Imprinted Apparel departmental meetings. Also, funds Corporate Logowear will be used for the acquisition of tools to aid problem visualization (various Spiritwear manipulatives). And finally, funds will allow the acquisition of reference books and project materials that will enable all interested teachers to adjust, customize, and augment the activities Photo by Christine Gordillo

1st Row, left to right: Nicole Collins, Taryn Prah, Victoria Kirkland, Jazz Burgess, Asia Blackshear, Elyssa Baesel, DeAnna Satullo, Brianna Massimiani, Cassidy Pfei- ffer; 2nd Row keft to right: Brian Tod Miller, Charles Johnson, Kameron Bednarz, Tanner Byrd, Eddie Dennis, Austin Little Not Pictured: Jafar Fadhel, Nathan Smith

Oh, What A Night! Sing And Serve A Success by Regina Westlake and companies that donated for Lakewood Music Boosters held our chance raffle: African Safari our first Sing & Serve May 19th at Wildlife Park, Akron Symphony, Around the Corner. The evening Cathy Livingston (Girl Scout Cook- was a lot of fun while raising money ies), Chipotle, Cleveland Cavaliers, for our music programs K-12. Our Cleveland Gladiators, Cleveland servers for the evening were music Metroparks, Cleveland Orchestra, teachers Matt Fitz, Aaron Waryk, Educator’s Music, Guitar Center N. Saturday, July 8, 2017 Lisa Richards, John Blasko, Clin- Olmsted, Brian Logan(Beach glass presented by ton Steinbrunner, Peter Hampton necklace), Portraits by Patrice, and LHS principal Keith Ahearn. Improv Comedy Club, Julie Tabaj( Many karaoke songs were performed Tabaj tough Tshirts), Lake Erie Street Festival 4–7:30 p.m. thanks to Mike Whitkofski and the Crushers, Lolly the Trolley, Mem- (Detroit Avenue closed between Elmwood & Marlowe) students enjoyed hearing and sing- phis Kiddie Park, Music Box Supper 1-Mile Kids Fun Run Meltdown 5K Street Party ing with their teachers. The chance Club, Pickwick and Frolic, Rettig 6 p.m. Start Time 7 p.m. Start Time 4–10 p.m. raffle had over 30 items to win. We Music, Revelations, Rock and Roll • $12 Registration • $23 (Pre-Registration) • 60+ Street Vendors also had tips jar wars with Mozart Hall of Fame, Royalton Music, • Includes t-shirt • $28 (Day-of Registration) • Musical entertainment, • Includes t-shirt food vendors & beer! beating Beethoven and The Rolling Sacred Hour, Skyzone, Subway, Clint Steinbrunner(LRMB pillow), Visit LakewoodAlive.org/Meltdown to register online. Stones beating the Beatles. We had a buffet dinner available as well as Swings and Things, Tomorrow’s A Title Sponsor Platinum Sponsor 5K Sponsor 1-Mile Kids Fun Run Sponsor a limited menu. The room filled up Hair Salon, Western Reserve His- fast so next year we hope to have a torical Society, and Great Lakes Theatre. Hope all our raffle winners Gold Sponsors larger venue. Thank you to all who attended and helped make the eve- enjoy their items. ning a huge success. Keep an eye out for Lakewood LakewoodAlive @LakewoodAlive #SummerMeltdown Lakewood _Alive A special thanks to the people Music Boosters at the 4th of July parade!

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Schools What Does West Shore Mean To Me? by Max Hamilton experience where you meet great people. I first became aware of the West So as we celebrate our accomplishments Shore Career-Technical District from a today, it is important to remember, that it fellow classmate in my math class who had is not just the skills we have learned, but told me tales of the Project Lead the Way the relationships we have built that will Class with such great detail and interest - I impact us for the rest of our lives. knew I had to be a part of it. At the end of Max Hamilton is a recent West sophomore year, I had to make a decision Shore Career-Technical District and about my future education in high school. Bay Village High School graduate.This I visited West Shore and saw a construc- article was Max’s speech given on Career tion job site, where kids close to my age Passport Day for West Shore graduates. were building a garage. It left me feeling wonder and excitement. So, I enrolled in West Shore Construction Trades. Junior year was the most turbu- Max Hamilton (far right in white shirt) and his Construction Trades “brothers.” lent year of my high school career. My day began with an hour and a half of AP in the West Shore gave me the confidence ble, delightful and inspirational. Chemistry. But this rigorous academic to accept who I am and pursue an oppor- It also means an administrative Prime Office Space beginning was contrasted by the end tunity that will shape the rest of my life. staff that only wants to see you suc- For Rent of my day, with several periods of con- As senior year began, I decided to ceed. They understand what it means to struction. I was nervous about coming to focus on enjoying my time in school. empower a student to be confident and 14900 Detroit Rd Lakewood. I was afraid I would not make Everyone always says high school is the to put them on the right path to achieve. friends and that the experience would not best years of your life and if you blink What does West Shore ultimately 300 sq Ft - 1,200 sq Ft live up to expectation. However, It quickly you’ll miss it. Senior year has been the mean to me? It’s an experience where Utilities Included! became my favorite part of the day. We most enjoyable year of high school. As a individualism and education combine were granted the opportunity to build the class, we have built 14 structures, which to help us discover who we really are. storage garage by the football field. And at times is hard to believe. But, I built It’s an experience which is commonly 216.221.1119 we became great friends very quickly. At them with my best friends - my broth- disregarded in federal mandates of the that point, West Shore meant the better ers. Teachers always ask us to work in stereotypical academic education. It’s an CALL Today! half of my day. It made sitting through groups. In the West Shore, we work in class bearable. It also meant fraternity - groups where everyone ACTUALLY con- the ability to work hand-in-hand with my tributes. Imagine that! And because I have best friends. Bonds that definitely will not had the privilege to be in the presence of perish. When it became clear that I did an outstanding group of classmates and not wish to pursue an academic career teachers, I am the student that I am. 13000 Athens Ave., # 300A, Lakewood, OH 44107 after high school, West Shore taught me Mr. Martin and Mr. Bluhm, are to follow my own path. the best teaching aides anyone could Don’t Delay – Get Started Today! During that summer, one night ask for. They helped us solve problems, while lying in bed contemplating life, I and more importantly, avoid the wrath The FUNDAMENTALS: Our 6-class came to a great dilemma. Growing up of Mr. Dow when we made the same introduction to CrossFit. in Bay Village, I was always told that I mistake, for the third time. Small group, instructor-led classes would go to college. I was in tough place Mr. Dow, with his considerable that teach you the mechanics because my heart was not there. But, I knowledge of construction, was able to needed to succeed in CrossFit. had a flashback to one of the first days in teach us without missing a beat. Explain- construction, where Mr. Dow said that ing in different ways so that everyone was Free Community Class not everyone had to go to college. So, I able to understand and achieve. West Shore decided to enlist in the United States Air means a teaching staff that is not only dedi- 10am every Saturday Force, as a firefighter. Though such a cated to making sure that everyone learns, choice felt very daunting, my experience but, leaving an experience that is memora- 440.724.3994 • www.birdtowncrossfit.com

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Sports Lakewood Man Making Big Impact In Cleveland Sports by Mike Deneen to schedule games. booster groups to raise additional funds. The world is often described in Located in West Park, historically Despite the obstacles, Gilbert terms of the “haves” and the “have one of Cleveland’s best neighborhoods, has had many off-field accomplish- nots.” In the realm of Cleveland area the school had decades of athletic success ments since his arrival. He hired many high school sports, there is also a third before a downturn in recent decades. new coaches, reached out to the local category. The “haves”; the “have nots”; The Lawyers won state championships business community to promote the and then the Senate League. The confer- in boy’s cross country in 1960 and 1964. school, and has seen the launch of a ence is comprised entirely of Cleveland The school’s wrestling program, under booster club. He’s working with par- Municipal Schools. Despite the presence the direction of longtime head coach ents and alumni to further strengthen of a few high profile programs like Glen- Gene Gibbons, won the state champion- the team’s attendance and funding. ville football, most of these schools are in ship in 1961. One of Gibbons’ disciples, Major capital improvements are a constant struggle to overcome financial Howard Ferguson, went on to build driving a lot of the new energy around and historical hurdles to success. Small the wrestling dynasty at St. Edward. In the program. Similar to many parts of the rosters, lack of facilities, outdated equip- more recent times, Marshall won the LHS building, John Marshall was razed ment, and meager alumni support are boys track and field state title in 1991 and rebuilt in the past few years. The new among the challenges they face. and 1992. They also had the consistently athletic facilities include a sparkling new Despite those odds, one Lakewood strongest football program in the Senate gym, a weight room, and even a practice man decided to accept the Athletic League during the 1980s and early 1990s. court. These facilities boosted basketball Lakewood resident Joe Gilbert (center), Director position at John Marshall The program had eroded so badly attendance last year, and have given the poses with John Marshall football coach High School, located just two and half that Gilbert knew he needed to change kids on the team something to be excited Terrance Cleggett at the June 6 football miles south of Lakewood High on West the entire culture. “We want to be differ- about. Earlier this month another major field groundbreaking. 140th Street. Joe Gilbert, a 29-year ent,” says Gilbert, who is instilling a sense capital upgrade started. The Cleveland teacher in the district, answered the call of hard work and the will to excel. “I do Browns came to campus on June 6 for the school finished second in the Senate in 2015. “I have long thought Marshall not compare to Senate Schools. I want groundbreaking of a new football field. League in soccer and golf, and the soft- was a ‘sleeping giant’,” says Gilbert, more.” His lofty goals were immediately The former John Marshall stadium ball team made it to the Senate League who previously served as AD at River- challenged by the harsh realities of Senate was once a hub of neighborhood activ- title game at Cleveland State. side Elementary in Cleveland. Gilbert, League athletics. His largest immediate ity. Not only did it host Friday night Another part of the program’s ele- known for his easy smile and positive problem was (and remains) funding. The Lawyer games, but it hosted many other vated goals under Gilbert has been more attitude, has tackled the job with the program is hampered by a shoestring sports and schools. St. Ignatius football aggressive nonconference scheduling. For enthusiasm of a street-corner preacher. budget assigned by the school district. coach Chuck Kyle, one of many digni- example, the boys hoops team played at Every day of the week he is busy doing Unlike most private or suburban schools, taries at the groundbreaking, played both St. Edward and St. Ignatius last sea- something for the program…whether there was a lack of alumni, community, many home games on the old field while son. St. Edward and Lakewood hoops attending games, meeting with local and parent involvement. Attendance at he was a student at St. Ignatius. “I still are both traveling to John Marshall’s businesses, or contacting other schools events was very low, and there were no have dreams about playing games here,” new gym this upcoming season. Gilbert he recalled before the ceremony. Gilbert is especially excited about the Rangers’ expects the new field to become a mag- visit. He would like to build a rivalry with net for community activity just as the Lakewood High School, particularly in Dear Valued Customers of old one was. There are plans for soccer, football. John Marshall’s football team, track, and football among other things. which has over 50 players working out India Garden and Namaste, The Lawyers are also making this offseason, has been steadily improv- strides in competition since Gilbert’s ing under Head Coach Terrance Cleggett. Thank you Lakewood for your support and arrival. The wrestling program won Gilbert believes that his team would be a patronage in making India Garden and the City Championship this past sea- good matchup for the Rangers, and could son, as did the girls tennis team. The become an annual tradition. Namaste India Garden your favorite Indian Cuisine Restaurants in Northern Ohio. Community Recreation And Education Commission Opening by Mitchell Robida and Education Department. The Lakewood Board of Educa- The ideal candidate will have tion is looking to fill the open seat on expertise, or experience in the areas of the Community Recreation & Educa- recreation, education, program devel- tion Commission (C.R.E.C.) due to the opment/participation and community recent resignation of Steve Ott. outreach. Monthly meetings, subcom- Mr. Ott has served on several com- mittee work, as well as participation in missions such as the softball commission, community events, are among the time and the adult athletic commission before requirements. being appointed to the C.R.E.C. His Individuals who are interested in steady guidance, leadership, commit- promoting the mission of the Community ment and service will be greatly missed as Recreation and Education Commission well as his vast historical and institutional with passion and pride should submit a knowledge of the Lakewood Recreation letter of interest and a statement of quali- INDIA GARDEN NAMASTE Department. After serving with us for fications to Ms. Leslie Favre Krogman, Lunch Buffet $10.95 INDIA GARDEN over 30 years, it truly is the end of an era. 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Lakewood Is Art CLIP & SAVE Celebrate Summer At Beck Center by Pat Miller Cleveland). they enroll for two more camps and There’s something for everyone The Mackey Theater is returning save 10% (restrictions apply, call for at Beck Center…especially during the to the Golden Age of Hollywood with details). summer. From June through August, “City of Angels” this July 7 through An all new Bike for Beck expe- Beck Center offers exceptional the- August 13. This acclaimed film noir rience will take place August 19 FREE ater on two stages, exciting summer musical is the winner of six Tony with the inclusion of Super Satur- camps and classes, community events, Awards including Best Musical and day this year. Celebrating cycling, SUMMER and more. Discover what’s best for you Best Original Score. Be amazed as two art, and community, this annual below! plots intertwine between the real world event is going to be better than ever. After an extended run Off– and the “reel” world! Buy early and Morning cycling through the scenic EVENTS Broadway, the regional premiere of save $5 off adult and senior tickets with Cleveland Metroparks will be fol- “Really Really” continues in the Stu- promo code HWOOD. lowed by a free arts festival. Enjoy 28795 LAKE ROAD dio Theater through July 2. This he Summer days are drifting away, exercise, arts activities, live music, BAY VILLAGE said/she said story is inspired by the but there is still plenty of time to enroll food trucks, and more! BAYARTS.NET Duke Lacrosse rape case. The crit- in summer camps! Camps begin on For more information regard- Free admission and parking ics agree, this tragic comedy is “a varying dates throughout June, July, ing these events, please visit must see production which sparks and August. Available for ages 7 to 18, beckcenter.org or contact Customer with intensity” (CoolCleveland) these fun and exciting offerings involve Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck CONCERTS and “builds to a surprising and dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Center for the Arts is located at 17801 SUNDAYS 7-9 PM shocking climax”(Talkin’ Broadway Campers can have double the fun when Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. July 9 PORTERSHARKS Exquisite Corpse Project July 16 by the patrons of Lakewood Public Library and arranged by Zena Smith HeBGBz Exquisite corpse is a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. Each collaborator adds to a composition in sequence, either by following a rule (e.g. “The adjective noun adverb verb the adjective noun”) or by being allowed to July 23 see only the end of what the previous person contributed. CLEVELAND OPERA THEATER Unbowed Sparrows Flutter Quietly Cheerfully follow bird’s song to Drug Transubstantiation, my blood is wine July 30 The glumly bloated pillow on my bed Mart leftover from night BRENT KIRBY & NEW SOFT SHOE lays weary Shuffle soulfully through aisles of pears a bookbag full of theory in a knuckle- In ways it is resplendent, eternally Vehement in the rays of gold beckoning hard football bar August 6 unemployed from between trees Set to the record of WWE blaring sav- CHRIS ALLEN BAND Lazily immortal Splattered across sempervirent shrub- agely over speakers Yawns are swallowed by it bery, waxy leaves Shooting twisted evil over rancid food August 20 Crimson Dreams imparted glitter vivacious as Christmas lights tray OPEN MIC NIGHT Pungent coffee steams, hours away And yet I am prickly with discontent, Swiftly explode into latex-smooth drunk, WITH RUNNIN’ ON EMPTY Tantalizing drowsy Texans in Holiday languid under this cosmic fire ratiocination absent in the fifty-six Special time 6:30-9:30 pm Inns Sunrise, wrestle the wild night owl nevermind this demonic alligator Driving to Cleveland perhaps Converting blissful satisfaction into metallic bull, thundering anvil, black Or speeding triumphantly to Cozumel rotten consternation eye don’t remain forever MOVIES UNDER Where mellifluous tom-toms cough on the business end of a rose-colored Nauseously gulp dandelion tea, gin- THE STARS creamy beats revolver gerly bite tongue MOVIES BEGIN AT DUSK capricious lizards eagerly dance Scornfully awake, dragging body Usher in another malevolent Tuesday Over the slumbering face of a podia- morosely out to smoke Grab your crew and a trist in Denver Lurid high noon, what to do with you? Thank you to everyone who blanket for movie nights. The needle plunges passionately into acerbically participate in rituals participated. I am so overwhelmed Sweet Melissa concessions, the bonus track aches screaming dryly in my queer by the creative energy that has been popcorn & grown-up Unleashed overzealously on the turn- socket shared with me. A special thank you beverages available. table Wisteria crochet glamourous patterns to Samia for keeping me on track Exquisite avocado boldly wearing purple on the eye with your knowledge of adjectives June 29 sweetly disemboweled green a hurricane of children on the playground and adverbs, and last but certainly THE INCREDIBLES A universe away, feet twitch under covers Silent butterflies adorn the school lawn not least, a gracious thank you to Fleeting emerald buttons combust as Skateboarder, librarian, and telephone the unnamed author of the Exquisite July 13 photosynthesis rushes softly on operator Corpse’s title. Your thoughtfulness THE PARENT TRAP Squished greenish-purple cup, hazel- commune over patio table and impeccable word choice is most hughes of its round heart Simoleons on the check, fruit in the cheek appreciated. August 3 Now painted with spit Voraciously eat up and cut out Zena Smith is an LPL employee. HARRY POTTER AND THE By heartbreaker long since cartwheeled PRISONER OF AZKABAN into a cactus Whispers of reality beckon, but the earthly ghost is gaily obsolete here FARM + ART On this luminous canvas maniacally MARKET stamped by horses for as long as the darkness slyly whis- Every Thursday 5-8 PM pers ebony poetry BEGINNING JUNE 15 Until the hazy orange rises dolefully to Local food, artisans, garden overpaint fantasy Tenaciously dream in extravagant color needs, demos. 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Lakewood Cares Little Free Libraries In Lakewood: Nine And Counting by Matt Kuhns tle about one month ago—has local The library on Lincoln appears to Little Free Libraries have spread patrons. “Our best customer is John summarize most of the movement’s to at least nine locations in Lakewood, next door who is four,” says one of its themes of family, volunteerism and and tens of thousands more, world- owners. “He comes just about every person-to-person networks. The own- wide. It seems that awareness of these day.” er’s daughter in Maryland owns a Little micro-libraries is still catching up, Many of the local Little Free Free Library too, and her son lives on though. Libraries appear to be popular with the same street as one in Lakewood. When a friend of Dr. John Mumma children. Garfield Middle School She says that he “was good enough to mentioned seeing him outside by his has one of its own, and Garfield stu- surprise me with one” of her own last postbox one day, while passing Mum- dents also take great interest in Tony Christmas, which he built himself. ma’s home on Hilliard, the doctor Neuhoff’s library, south of the school Though very close to the Parkway immediately recognized the error. “I on Grace. Dr. Mumma says that stu- library, Lincoln’s has already found its dents at Harding are a significant own community, too. The owner says said ‘that’s not a postbox,’” he recalls Grace Ave Little Free Library; owner audience for his library. that while she had no children’s books as an example of the ongoing task of Tony Neuhoff changes the exterior The libraries have plenty of adult for her library at first, users have sup- explaining a Little Free Library. “Some decorative scene seasonally. people are incredulous” at the concept, fans, also. Champagne says that plied the need by themselves; “Now he adds. over the years a number of people I have quite a few and I don’t know Just-arrived from Seattle; online at The concept of the Little Free have driven specifically to check out where they have come from.” ourlittlefreelibrary.org Library (LFL) is ultimately simple: a her Parkway library, one of two in Lakewood’s Little Free Libraries 1500 Grace Ave small public shelter, where people bor- 13455 Parkway Seasonal decorations change four row or donate books, for free. Yet it’s Probably the city’s oldest; its own- times per year a surprisingly recent idea. Todd Bol ers are moving soon but the library will 16110 Detroit built the original Little Free Library in remain with their home’s new occu- North Coast Health Wisconsin just eight years ago. Noelle pants 1767 Lincoln Champagne and her husband installed 13114 Detroit 16906 Hilliard the first in Lakewood, outside their Designed to match Garfield School 15524 Edgewater home on Parkway, a few years later. 1081 Cliffdale 1554 Elbur Ave But a majority of the local LFLs have arrived within the past 18 months. Little Free Libraries can be easy to overlook, perhaps especially in Lakewood. The Kenny family installed theirs on Elbur more than three years ago, but like most LFLs it’s a modest wood structure with a shingled roof. In a city like ours, with substantial variety Cliffdale Little Free Library, with among the housing stock, the typical children’s books on the “first floor” and Little Free Library blends in well even adults’ books on the “second.” without trying. Despite this, not one of Lake- Lakewood listed at littlefreelibrary.org. wood’s Little Free Libraries is North Coast Health set up the other neglected, according to owners. Even one, outside of its offices on Detroit, the new library on Cliffdale—brought in hopes of stimulating curiosity about to Lakewood from its old home in Seat- them and the services they provide. “It has actually done that” very effectively, says Mary Ludwig. Most of Lakewood’s Little Free Libraries, though, are unlisted and The Lincoln Little Free Library was custom designed to match its owner’s house. operated solely as hobbies. Nearly all have some sort of family connection; Join Easter Seals someone may have been first exposed to a Little Free Library through a rela- ‘Walk With Me’ Event And tive who owns or lives near one, and Put Hope Within Reach For nearly every LFL in Lakewood was Edgewater Little Free Library built by or with a close family member. People With Disabilities by Melissa Kocher opportunity to meet the clients and learn Easter Seals Northern Ohio is how Easter Seals has changed their lives. offering individuals, corporate teams, Easter Seals strives to impact the organizations, and families an opportu- community through the services and nity to discover the joy of helping others programs offered to people with dis- by participating in a non-competitive 5K abilities. Programs such as speech Affordable Senior Housing Community walk to benefit people with disabilities. and language therapy, homecare, and The 15th Annual Easter Seals Walk equipment loan offer individuals the With Me event is scheduled for Saturday, opportunity to become more self-suffi- An Award Winning July 8, 2017 at 9 a.m. at the Cleveland cient and enhance their quality of life. Lakewood Senior Community Metroparks Zoo & RainForest. Partici- Proceeds from the walk will help Eas- pants will not only enjoy a family-friendly ter Seals expand programs for people Seniors walk but also full-day admission to the with disabilities. Make us your NEW Zoo, children’s activities, a celebration Easter Seals is proud to have the sup- home this Spring! picnic luncheon and entertainment. port of CVS Health and MassMutual for 12400 Madison Ave. • Lakewood, Ohio Each participant or team will be this year’s event. To take the first step 216-226-7575 • TTY 1-800-750-0750 paired with an Easter Seals Honorary toward putting hope within reach for Ambassador, someone who has directly people with disabilities register online at www.fedormanorapartments.com benefited from the local Easter Seals www.walkwithme.org/cleveland or cal- programs. Participants will have the lEaster Seals at 440.838.0990, ext. 104.

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Lakewood Cares LakewoodAlive’s Volunteer-Driven Blossoms Program Blooms In Downtown Lakewood by Matt Bixenstine “We have a wonderful community, Stroll along Detroit Avenue and I love being a part of making it the through Downtown Lakewood these best it can be,” Haber said. “I feel that days and you can’t help but notice an we are a community of neighbors help- additional splash of color and greenery ing others, great schools and a strongly enhancing the district’s vibrancy. woven group of very diverse folks who Now in its 11th year, Lakewood- all just want the best for our families. Alive’s Blossoms Program has resulted That is why I volunteer as much as in the addition of 54 flower boxes for I do...and of course, if I stay home I 2017 – the most boxes yet – stretching would have to clean my house!” east-to-west along Detroit Avenue from The success of the Blossoms Pro- the Westerly Apartments to Cerny gram has enticed several merchants Shoes. Geraniums and impatiens dot outside the downtown district to this urban landscape, creating a more purchase flower boxes on their own. appealing commercial district. Meanwhile, many longtime anchor The Blossoms Program is designed businesses in Downtown Lakewood to help Downtown Lakewood mer- have faithfully participated in the pro- chants make their storefronts more gram for many years. inviting and attractive. LakewoodAlive For more information regard- partners annually with Lakewood Gar- ing the Blossoms Program, visit den Center to provide an opportunity LakewoodAlive.org or contact the for merchants to purchase profession- 54 flower boxes have been placed throughout the downtown district by volunteers. LakewoodAlive office at 216-521-0655. ally-planted Earth Box planters with about the team of volunteers who make week throughout the summer. Each flowers appropriate for the sun/shade this program possible.” volunteer is responsible for watering a needs of each location. Longtime LakewoodAlive volun- section of flower boxes and bringing “We’re thrilled to have the Blos- teer Kathy Haber – a 38-year resident water from home in jugs. soms Program return for an 11th of Lakewood – has coordinated the With assistance from Lakewood consecutive year,” said Ian Andrews, Blossoms Program since 2007. What Garden Center owner Paul Bilyk, who Executive Director for LakewoodAlive. started as hanging baskets that proved coordinates the Blossoms Program “This volunteer-driven beautifica- difficult to water has evolved into with a grower, the materials were tion service offered to Downtown flower boxes featuring built-in water dropped off at the Lakewood City Cen- Lakewood merchants is consistent reservoirs significantly reducing water- ter Plaza on June 2. There, Haber was with LakewoodAlive’s mission to fos- ing requirements. joined by fellow volunteers to distrib- ter and sustain vibrant neighborhoods Haber’s team of 15 volunteers ute completed flower boxes to program Volunteers water the flower boxes three in Lakewood. And we can’t say enough waters the flower boxes three times per participants. times per week throughout the summer.

Moo-ving On Over For The Chick-Fil-A Cow At CWRRC Bay Days 5 & 1-Mile Runs by Mark Brinich Bay Kiwanis for once again helping available at the web site, and must be Cleveland West Road Runners us publicize the race, and to the Bay received by July 1st. are holding the 43rd running of the High School Key Club for supplying Pre-registration and packet Bay Days 5-Mile Run and 1-mile volunteers to shepherd the 1-mil- pickup will be held at Second Sole kids run at Bay Village High School ers to the starting line and around Lakewood. Please note that Second on the Fourth of July at 8:30 a.m. crucial corners throughout the race. Sole of Lakewood has moved to 18636 Chick-Fil-A of North Olmsted has Chip Timing will be provided by Detroit Rd. Lakewood, OH 44116. agreed to be the title sponsor of the Greater Cleveland X-C. Dates and times are: 1-mile kids run. They will be donat- Day of race registration will Saturday, July 1st from 11 a.m. to ing breakfast for up to 200 kids run begin at 7:15 a.m. at Bay High School 4 p.m. participants after their race, and a 29230 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH Sunday, July 2nd from 1 to 4 p.m. free breakfast entrée coupon to all 44140. Monday, July 3rd from 11 a.m. to 5-mile runners. We will be keeping On-line registration can be com- 4 p.m. the Chick-Fil-A Cow busy by greet- pleted at: CleWestRunningClub.org. ing people at race day registration, Mail in registration forms are starting the kids’ race, and greeting runners at the finish line (hopefully St. James Anglican it won’t be a 90 degree day for the Catholic Church cow). Additionally, Mitchell’s Ice Cream will be giving $5 gift cards to the first 3 finishers in each age group for both the 5-mile and 1-mile races this year. For the seventh straight year the first 500 entrants into the 5-mile race will receive a Brooks high tech t-shirt. Second Sole of Lakewood will also be 1861 East 55th St. Join us viewing End Times videos that will help supplying gift certificates to the overall, at Payne Ave. in Cleveland us understand what is to come! masters, and grand-masters winners in Sung Mass 10:30 a.m. Sundays the 5-mile. Fridays 7:00pm • Following vespers at 4:30pm Consult our website for additional Other sponsors include Bay information and services Pediatric Dentistry, Nova Care www.saintjamescleveland.com Rehabilitation, and Nooma Elec- 216-431-3252 trolyte Hydration. Thanks to the

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Entertainment Wonderful Horrible Fest Were you at Horrible Fest this by Buzz Kompier playing a keyboard, but nope, it turns year? No? Well, you probably should’ve out he was playing an honest-to-god been, since supposedly it was the last rose up amongst the crowd. He played from Brainwashed California, the guy xylophone. Speaking as someone who one. While I don’t believe that for a sec- “French Kiss” again. from Rubber Mate, Mr. California…), wasn’t all that impressed with their 7”, I ond, there’s always the possibility. Lots The event proper started with Pros- but I look forward to hopefully hearing thought they were really good. I bought of Lakewood bands and personalities titutes. I’m not really into electronic more from them in the future. I think their tape and proceeded to not be all were featured, hence why it’s appearing music all that much so I hung out and Know So was next. They were solid. that impressed with it. But hey, if you here in your community newspaper. talked to the door guy some more. I Much like their sibling band Perverts get the chance, they’re really good live! Once again, I was there, and here’s decided to actually support the music Again two days previously, it might have The main attraction for me this year was what I saw. community and so I actually paid atten- been the best set I’ve seen from them yet. Janitor Scum & The Scums, who put out Thursday night (which they sup- tion while Empty Beings played. They Wait, no. I’ve seen Know So since then at one of my absolute favorite records of posedly weren’t gonna do this year), were alright. From what I could tell, sort the Euclid Tavern, I think that might’ve 2016. And they did not disappoint. They which wasn’t technically a part of Horri- of a mix of post-punk and hardcore. They been their best show. Anyway, they were were just amazing. They were so good ble Fest but a “pre-party.” I had thought weren’t exactly my cup of tea (maybe real good. Check them out. I had really that I actually went and stood by the the triumphant reunion of Brainwashed I just wasn’t in the right mood), but I hoped that The Roobydocks would play stage instead of lurking around the back Youth (original lineup!) would prob- have some friends who would’ve been all next and I could go back to bed for a like the poser I am. They closed with ably be the main event, but they played over it. Following the Beings was Lacer- while before the night show, but unfortu- “City Hobgoblins,” which prompted this first. Dumb punk. They were too good ate, another local band who people seem nately they were on last. Dianetics played review from an unnamed local scenester: at playing. I wanted sloppier. Mourning to love and I just can’t get into whatso- next. They were good. I had listened to “I f**king love The Fall.” I like The Fall, A BLKstar, a band that I had heard was ever. Oh well. They had a lot of people in their tapes on their Bandcamp before but man, I really really like Janitor Scum. revelatory, played next. I did not feel that the crowd who seemed to love them, so and wasn’t that impressed, but live they Buy their record. I was told a few days they were revelatory. After them was the I guess that’s what matters. Toxic State’s were good. I think after them was Birch later that they had t-shirts for sale, which band I was really there to see, Perverts own La Misma played next. They were Boys (more on them later), who played I didn’t hear about but I’m super disap- Again. Maybe the best P.A. set I’ve seen pretty good, though they seemed to have some rippin’ rock ’n’ roll, dude. They pointed I missed out on that. Hey Janitor yet? They played Billy Joel’s “My Life,” some issues with the sound guy and I did a Motörhead cover, too. I’m sensing Scums, if you read this, please send me which was as good as seeing Shitbox thought they played too long. Maybe a trend here. D.O.G. were up next. They a shirt. I left after them. I’ve seen Hank Jimmy play “Fox On The Run” earlier I’m just a jerk. I think Kaleidoscope were alright, but not really my thing Wood & The Hammerheads before. in the month. Real Regular closed out played next. They were pretty good and I either. Finally, The Roobydocks played, They weren’t gonna measure up to Jani- the evening with their signature dumb enjoyed their set, though I had heard that and it might’ve been the sloppiest perfor- tor Scum, I already knew. punk (man, a lot of dumb punk bands at they were visionary or something live. mance I’ve seen by them yet. That is to For some terrible reason (Cru- this show except for that second group). They weren’t, but they were still good. say, it was really good. I didn’t like that elster were gonna play), I got myself They did that terrible ‘90s song “I want Their new record ain’t bad, either. Their John didn’t do the monologue in “Never up at 6 in the morning the following to get away, I want to flyyyyyy away.” singer/guitarist ran into some kind of Going Stop,” but apart from that, they’re day and headed back over to catch a It sucked, which probably means it was technical problem. The same thing hap- a band you should see. bunch of people who were not happy what they wanted. pened last year when Fried Egg played. Finally (or not finally, really), night to see someone as sober as myself and Night one–- like the previous night, Probably had something to do with that two came around (back at NTC). I think what was dubbed “Birch Boys play the taking place at Now That’s Class, just Feel It label. Closing out the night was Bulsch kicked things off. They had aban- hard rock and heavy metal hits of their down the street from Lakewood at 114th Warthog, who were, again, decent. High doned their red turtlenecks for beekeeper youth” by someone else there. Cru- and Detroit–- was probably the part of energy, good songs. All you could ask for, uniforms this evening. I know I’m saying elster drummer Kid Gone Crazy, the the fest I had been least excited about really. I was just disappointed because I this a lot, but I think it might’ve been member of the group who was most beforehand. Don’t know why, just wasn’t heard the bass player doing the riff from their best performance yet. My associate against playing at 6 in the morning was feeling it. I accidentally got there an hour “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight” and I discussed this following the per- the only member of the band to show early (for some reason, I thought they and really hoped they were gonna play it. formance and agreed. Magic City was up, and was promptly fired from the weren’t gonna run on punk time. I was Oh well. They did do a Motörhead cover, next, and they’re fitting in quite well with group that evening for his malfeasance. wrong.). Fortunately, I took that time to though! the grand scheme of Cleveland bands. I went home and went back to bed. converse with the door guy about how Before night two could occur, the Special points for Paul continually inter- Overall, solid year. I bought great his bands are, as well as picking matinee show had to occur. This year, rupting Julia by starting the song and t-shirts for Cruelster and Perverts up the debut tape from Weed Whacker it took place at Sidetracks Café, which Julia going off about “why’s this cute Again (neither of whom played the fest (who had played outside at the backyard is either in Lakewood or right outside it; guy [saxophone noise guy Dylan The proper) and would’ve bought a Jani- barbecue, along with Dime Disguise (or I’m terrible with geography. Pretty cool Magnificent] just sitting in the corner?” tor Scum shirt if I’d heard about it. Oh maybe Lido Lounge, or maybe whatever space. I’d like to see more shows there. Something weird happened at the end of yeah, I guess I bought a BB Eye tape other alliterative name they’ve changed Despite almost having a hard time with their set where the bass got loud for no too. Everything else I can’t remem- to), but I missed because I didn’t feel the same door person who almost gave real reason, but other than that a solid ber. Hey, next year will be even better, like getting there that early). Mr. Cali- me a hard time last year, I enjoyed it quite performance. They’ve got a new live tape right, guys? Right? fornia kicked things off by playing his a bit. Brand new punk/noise?/ I don’t out that I should probably get around to Buzz Kompier writes about music latest hit “French Kiss.” Then he had a know band Street Gurgler played. They picking up at some point. After them was for the thing you’re probably read- request for an encore. He played “French were really good. I wasn’t sure what to Lumpy Records all-stars BB Eye, featur- ing currently. Tell him he’s wrong at Kiss” again. A chant of “one more time!” expect (so they’ve got one of the singers ing Lumpy himself! I thought he was [email protected].

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Forum Police Brutality Should Have No Place In Lakewood by Tim Collingwood led to her injury. The Robinson family the issue more closely. However, seeing According to the City’s statement, In November of last year, Sabrina has filed a lawsuit against the Lakewood the video on cleveland.com, one clearly Officer Jones is still on the Lakewood Robinson’s daughter was visiting the Police Department for civil rights viola- wonders about the adequacy of Officer police force. I personally believe that Madison Branch of the Lakewood tion and abusive excessive use of force Jones’ training in learning de-escalation because he violated the civil rights library to hang out after school and tactics against their daughter. techniques as he escalated a situation of Sabrina Robinson’s daughter and probably get some studying done. How- The City recently released a state- that left bodily harm on an individual abused his public service by using ever, that did not end up happening as ment stating what the Police Department Lakewood citizen. excessive force that he should not be she eventually left the library with a believes happened, and that the City One clearly wonders how ade- employed by the Lakewood Police broken jaw that a doctor at the Cleve- does train its officers in de-escalation quately Lakewood police officers are Department or any police depart- land Clinic had to reset. Between her techniques, crisis intervention, and trained in de-escalation and whether ment, and that his termination be entrance and leaving the library for the “proper use of force.” The City is also the model which they are following is immediate. hospital, she was assaulted by Officer looking into it, as is City Councilper- current and whether it might need to I don’t feel safe knowing that a Kevin Jones whose excessive use of force son, Dan O’Malley, who is investigating be improved upon. public servant is not treating every single citizen with respect by discrimi- nating against a citizen on account of National Politics Imitates Lakewood’s Artful Dodging her skin color and using brute force to by Bonnie Sikes House and Senate investigations. Mr. Lakewood citizens are question- remove her from a public place that so many of us in Lakewood frequent. It’s President Trump and his personal Cohen called the requests “overly broad ing why the documents are not being been months and I stand in solidarity lawyer have taken a page out of the and not capable of being answered.” released and they want to know what with the Robinson family who feel less Summers/Butler playbook. Mr. Cohen went on to say, “I have facts the documents contain. Voters safe because their daughter’s aggressor Lakewood citizen Brian Essi has nothing to hide.” rely on their elected representatives is still on the job, claiming to protect requested documents from the city. In both situations there are public (City Council) to represent their views and serve. Some documents have been released documents that could shed light on a and to advocate for them. Our seven I ask for Officer Jones’ immedi- by the city, others have not. The courts controversial matter. When documents local council members should take ate removal from the police force, and have instructed the city to release all the are not released, one wonders what is a page from the US Senate and the demand that police brutality has no documents. The city continues to stone- being kept from public scrutiny. House of Representatives and demand place in Lakewood and anywhere else. wall Mr. Essi stating that his records Three branches of government an independent investigation as well as I will feel safer knowing that the Rob- request was “too broad” and thus too exist to provide checks and balances on the release of the requested documents inson family will feel safer with Officer unwieldy for compliance, yet the mayor each other. Congress should speak up as instructed by the courts. Then and Jones off the streets. says, “I have nothing to hide.” when the President defies the judicial only then will the voters know why the Tim Collingwood is a Lakewood On the national level President branch. On the national level it was city sold Lakewood Hospital. resident who has written blogs for Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael the legislative branch that called for an SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION. Tumblr and TCM, and was the Akron Cohen refused to cooperate with the independent investigation. LIBERATE THE DOCUMENTS. Classic Movie Examiner. He would like to write about issues pertaining to social justice and how they are affecting Movie Review Of “The Zookeeper’s Wife” the Lakewood community. He believes by Bob Rittenhouse taking over the Warsaw Zoo. The SS In one sad scene, Heck grabs up the in the power of citizen journalism. “The Zookeeper’s Wife” is a com- was the Nazi German special forces son and threatens to shoot him with plex World War II film with much group controlling concentration Antonina nearby, and a shot is heard. tragedy, unselfish bravery, and care for camps, where some 5. 5 – 6 mil- In another morbid scene, someone war victims as well as ongoing love for lion Jews and others were murdered. questions the snow falling, but Anto- zoo animals, and a persistent belief in Some animals are taken to Germany, nina notes the flakes are ashes from the future. This 126 minute film occurs some have gotten loose, and some are the burning Ghetto. Later, Jan joins at one of the largest and best European portrayed as being killed. Among ani- with the partisans in fighting the Ger- That’s What All The People Say zoos, Warsaw Zoo, in 1930s Poland. mals portrayed as being killed are an mans, is wounded, and imprisoned. The movie is based on the non-fic- eagle shot by Heck, and a young camel Some estimates indicate a population HEATING•COOLING tion book, “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by which follows Antonina doing her zoo of 400,000 persons imprisoned within Air Conditioners Diane Ackerman. The story originates rounds. the Ghetto confines. Some 300,000 Furnaces, Boilers from diaries of wife, Antonina Zabin- By November, 1940, Nazi German are killed by bullets and/or the gas ski, whose 1968 book, was entitled, authorities have forced 400,000 War- chambers, and 92,000 by disease Serving Lakewood “People and Animals.” saw Jews into a 1.3 square mile Ghetto and hunger. Eventually, the Zoo gets For Over 20 Years The movie, directed by Niki Caro, in the city. It is suggested to Lutz Heck closed. Antonina, with her son and a New Zealand director, producer, and the idea of setting up of a hog farm at new daughter, join the mass of refu- screenwriter, (“Whale Rider,” 2002, the Zoo to supply meat, and to collect gees fleeing the war. and “McFarland USA” with Kevin garbage from the ghetto to feed them. The ending of the movie is some- Costner), unfolds with the Nazi Ger- Jan and Antonina manage, by using what unlike many typical Hollywood man Blitzkrieg invasion of Poland the garbage truck, and other means, movie endings. Recommended for on September 1, 1939. On September to hide escaping Jews from the Ghetto older youth and on up. 17, 1939, Red Army Russian troops at the Zoo. Throughout much of the invaded Poland from the East, and war, they save some 300 or so. Only 2 Hours Poland ceased to exist as a nation women smuggled to a safe house are Mon. - urs. state. Some of the bombs during the recognized and killed. 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Lakewood Living Knits, Knots, Stripes And Dots by Paula Reed Beth will work in cooperation with If you’ve driven by 17409 Detroit local Lakewood donation centers at the Avenue across from St. James Church end of each season, and will offer to recently, you may have noticed a new donate for customers items that she is shop, Knits Knots Stripes & Dots and unable to take into her inventory. wondered what it’s all about. Owner Beth is committed to offering fine Beth Kiraly-Bratko spent many years children’s goods at a great value. She working at Closets consignment shop, looks forward to serving the needs of and finally decided it was time to fol- Lakewood’s children’s resale shoppers, low her dream and open her own and being kind to the planet by recy- children’s resale boutique. Beth says, cling gently used items. “I love kids, I love clothes, and I love You can reach Beth at 216-767- Lakewood.” Beth is a Lakewood High 5872. You can also find the store on graduate who lives in Lakewood with Facebook: knitsknotsstripes&dots, her husband, Brad Bratko. They have on Instagram at knitsknots3, and three children, so Beth is naturally up- coming soon on Twitter. All of the to-date on current trends and styles in shop’s guidelines and a photo gallery kid’s clothes. Putting the shop together are available on the website: www. was a labor of love for Beth, her hus- knitsknotsstripesdots.com. band, mom and step-dad. The four Whether you want to buy or sell Owner Beth Kiraly-Bratko in her newly opened store. worked in concert to renovate the children’s items, or just browse, Beth space, making it the appealing store it Beth’s stock includes clothing-- a department store. There is a regular looks forward to welcoming you to is today. size newborn to junior, toys, games, Sale section as items cycle through. Knits Knots Stripes & Dots! Children outgrow things so fast puzzles, books, baby items, strollers, that many of their items are barely used, pack & plays, bumbos, activity seats, so Knits Knots Stripes & Dots stocks a etc. The shop’s policy requires clothing Tips For Designing Your large collection of quality items. The to be freshly laundered, toys to be clean store is not technically a consignment and in working order, including batter- byFlower Edgar Banzhaf Garden Bedswith the sun and shade requirements to shop-- Beth buys outright, although ies if they are necessary for operation. Nothing complements Lakewood’s match the location of your garden is key she will accept larger, more expensive She accepts all brands, saying, “If it’s beautiful homes more than a beautiful to helping your garden thrive. items such as furniture, gliders and cute, we’ll take it!” flower garden bed. Designing a beautiful Blooming times are also important even communion dresses for consign- Clothing in stock will change with flower garden bed may seem overwhelm- considerations if you want a colorful ment. the seasons, just like merchandise in ing but it is easier than you think! There garden during more than one season. are so many factors to consider. But there Choose a combination of flowers with are a few rules of thumb (or should we different blooming times, so that you From The Archives Of The Lakewood Historical Society say, green thumb!) to follow for every have plants and flowers that bloom in garden. Follow the tips below to get your the spring, different ones that bloom in A Look Back At Charles A. flower garden blooming in no time. the summer, and more that bloom in First, pick your garden design the fall. Foster Swimmng Pool style. Are you going for an English or What about colors? This is where cottage-style design? A Japanese gar- we can go back to basics - the color den style? Perhaps a zen garden design wheel! Flowers and plants of the same or an eco-friendly garden? There are color hue always have a powerful many different garden styles to choose impact. But if you want to mix things from. Pick the one that best comple- up, you can also pick flowers in colors ments the style and feel of your home. that are immediately next to each other Next, it is time to select your plants, on the color wheel OR directly across and there are a number of critical ele- from one another on the color wheel. ments to consider before you rush out Another consideration? The color of to the nearest home and garden center. your home, or your deck, or any struc- First, you’ll need to think about ture adjacent to the location of your plant height. Most gardens have a com- garden. For example, if your garden bination of taller and shorter plants, lies along the front of your house, and but where you place them in the gar- your house is a neutral or pale color, den depends on where your garden is bright reds, pinks and blues will pro- located on your property. For example, vide a nice contrast. If your house is a if your garden is an island in the mid- painted in a bright color, perhaps you’ll dle of your backyard, you’ll want to want to go with more toned down hues install the tallest plants in the middle. for a nice color contrast. If your garden is located along the front What about the edges of your by Jess Yenni, Curator at Lakewood of the month. Charles A. Foster Swim- of your home, you’ll want the tallest garden? Another nice complement to Historical Society ming Pool had many visitors that plants to go in the back. You’ll also your garden is to add a border. Pavers, The Lakewood Historical Society year, and swimmers can still enjoy want your tallest plants in the back of stones or rocks, railroad ties, landscap- would like to wish you a wonderful taking a dip there on warm summer any garden that is on a slope. ing timbers, wood blocks or bricks can first day of summer! The beginning days. Photograph courtesy of the Spe- Next, you’ll need to think about all be used to create a border for your of June was chilly in 1959, but tem- cial Collections at Michael Schwartz each flower’s shade requirements. Will garden, and will also keep your grass peratures reached the 80s by the end Library, Cleveland State University. your garden receive full sun all day long? from encroaching your garden. Some Full shade? Or, partial sun or partial of these border options are wallet- shade? Will some flowers receive shade friendly, too. from taller flowers? Different flowers Last but not least, don’t forget to have different sun and shade require- prep your garden before planting by ments and that information can be weeding and cleaning out dead grass found on the flower tag or by conduct- and plants, and to mulch your garden ing a quick search on the Internet. For and water it regularly. example, if you like begonias, enter the Follow these tips and you’ll have search terms “begonias shade or sun” a beautiful garden in no time. Happy into your search. Choosing the plants gardening!

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Lakewood Living LakewoodAlive To Host “Knowing Your Home: Stripping & Refinishing Woodwork Safely” Workshop On July 13 by Matt Bixenstine “Knowing Your Home: Stripping & stripping woodwork, as well as how to Whether tackling a project for your When it comes to restoring the Refinishing Woodwork Safely” on refinish wood to achieve the look you antique credenza or the wood mould- woodwork within your home, you Thursday, July 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at want in your home. ings and window sills within your likely have a vision for how you want Sherwin-Williams’ Lakewood loca- Led by Sherwin-Williams, this home, you will discover products and the finished product to look. But how tion (14711 Madison Avenue) The workshop will equip attendees with techniques for obtaining your desired do you go about converting that vision 10th workshop of 2017 for this popular best practices for achieving the look result. into reality? home maintenance educational pro- you want with woodwork, while learn- Attendees are encouraged to bring LakewoodAlive will host gram will focus on the proper steps for ing to work safely and efficiently. photos and questions to pose to this workshop’s experts in order to obtain solutions for their woodwork projects. Visit LakewoodAlive.org for more LakewoodAlive Announces Summer information and to reserve your free spot. Meltdown Bike Raffle Now in its fourth year, Lake- by Matt Bixenstine tive Director. “Fittingly, the bicycles woodAlive’s “Knowing Your Home” The Lakewood Summer Melt- being raffled reflect an urban com- series draws hundreds of attendees down sponsored by Melt Bar & Grilled muter style conducive to riding in annually. Our workshop series is doesn’t return to Downtown Lakewood Lakewood.” generously supported by: Citizens until July 8, yet it’s not too early to get One of the region’s most highly- Bank, City of Lakewood, Cleveland ready for this highly-anticipated com- anticipated street parties, the Lumber Company, Fifth Third Bank, munity event. Summer Meltdown draws nearly First Federal Lakewood, PNC, Remax LakewoodAlive is proud to 10,000 attendees from across North- Beyond 2000, The University of announce the Summer Meltdown east Ohio to the heart of Lakewood. LakewoodAlive is proud to announce Akron Lakewood and Third Federal Bike Raffle presented by Beat This fixture on our city’s summer the Summer Meltdown Bike Raffle Savings & Loan. Cycles. This raffle offers contes- calendar takes place on Detroit presented by Beat Cycles. In lieu of charging for these events, tants an opportunity to win one of Avenue between Marlowe and Elm- we are asking participants to consider two Charge Grater commuter bicy- wood, offering seemingly endless Cleveland Clinic Lakewood either making a donation to Lakewoo- cles valued collectively at more than recreation and celebration opportu- Beer Garden & Gold Medal Sponsor: dAlive or bringing canned foods or $2,000. nities. These include the Meltdown First Federal Lakewood other non-perishable items for dona- Bike enthusiasts are invited to 5K presented by Cleveland Clinic Gold Medal Sponsors: tion to the Lakewood Community visit summer-meltdown-bike-raf- Lakewood, the 1 Mile Kids Fun City of Lakewood Services Center. We appreciate your fle.eventbrite.com to secure raffle Run presented by Lakewood Family Beat Cycles support. tickets in advance for two separate YMCA, the Gary K. Bish Memorial Cuyahoga Community College drawings (for both female and male Beer Garden presented by First Fed- Geiger’s bike models) now through July 7. eral Lakewood, a street festival, live Lakewood City Schools Com- Tickets will also be available for pur- music, food vendors, outdoor activi- munity Recreation and Education chase at Beat Cycles (15608 Detroit ties, games and more. Department Avenue in Lakewood) starting Tues- For more information regard- 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Sponsor: day, June 20. Look for the bikes to be ing the Lakewood Summer Meltdown, Lakewood Family YMCA on display in Beat Cycles’ storefront please visit LakewoodAlive.org/Melt- Table Sponsor: window. down. Eric Lowrey, Berkshire Hathaway/ Raffle tickets are priced at 1 for $10 Raffle Note: Bikes cannot be Lucien Realty lawn care • sodding & seeding or 3 for $25. swapped for different sizes. Other restric- Silver Medal Sponsors: edging & aeration tions apply. Cox Communications Tickets will be available during flower beds & gardens the Summer Meltdown, which takes The Lakewood Summer Meltdown is Lakewood Urgent Care yard clean ups • pruning place from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, generously supported by the following Peace Racing hedge & shrub trimming July 8. The raffle drawing will be sponsors: West Side Skates held at 9:30 p.m. on the main stage Title Sponsor: Bronze Medal Sponsors: in the Gary K. Bish Memorial Beer Melt Bar and Grilled Ride + Workout Improve your Garden presented by First Federal Platinum Sponsor: 2nd Sole curb appeal! Lakewood. Contestants need not be PrimeLending The Lakewood Citizen www.yardistlandscaping.com present to win, and both winners Meltdown 5K Sponsor: Window Universe Like us on Facebook! will also receive the opportunity to Member of Lakewood Chamber of Commerce visit Beat Cycles for a complimen- tary bike helmet.

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