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High School Sports News State Championship Weekend For Lakewood by Mike Deneen June 3 at Fairview Park High scoring a tri of their own. They Numerous local high School. The Eagles beat the successfully completed their school athletes competed for Wildcats soundly in two previous conversion kick, taking a 7-5 state championships over the matches this season, but Ignatius lead. Both teams battled to a weekend of June 3rd. Both entered the game as defending stalemate for the rest of the first the Lakewood girls and St. back-to-back state champs. The half, and for the first twenty Edward boys rugby teams two teams battled right down to minutes of the second. Unlike competed in state title games, the final play, as Ed’s held off a the previous two meetings this and two Lakewood High furious Wildcat drive in stoppage season, the Wildcats kept the School pole vaulters competed time to secure the win. Eagles scorers at bay. St. Edward at the OHSAA Track and Field St. Edward scored first, as got a great opportunity with Championships in Columbus. Joe Donay powered in a tri with about ten minutes left, when a

Photo by Alex Belisle EAGLES TAKE RUGBY 23:30 left in the first half. The Wildcat player muffed a John conversion kick failed, leaving Bradfield punt out of bounds Eagle ball carrier runs left during the June 3 state championship TITLE FROM ST. IGNATIUS the Eagles with a 5-0 lead. The deep in Ignatius territory. game. St. Edward defeated St. Ignatius 12-7 in the state Wildcats answered that score Jaret Williamson cashed in the championship rugby game on with 9:22 left in the first half, continued on page 7 Board Extends Levy Promise Another Year Congratulations, Class of 2016! by Christine Gordillo stay in the District. The state Following a positive deducts on average $6,975 for financial report by Treasurer each student who leaves the Kent Zeman at its May District and enrolls with a 16 meeting, the Board of charter school. Education has decided to The added $1.25 million extend the need to ask voters to cushion to the District’s approve an operating levy for financial coffers convinced at least another year. This will Board members that they extend the promise the Board would not need to ask taxpayers made to voters when they for additional funds this year. passed the 3.9 mil operating “Thanks to sound fiscal levy in 2013 that it would not management, the need to put come back to voters for more a levy on in 2016 is just not funds for at least three years. there,” said Board member Zeman reported that the Linda Beebe. “Delaying this District is currently in good makes perfect sense.” financial condition thanks The District would to greater than estimated like to thank all those who revenue from sources such as participated in the recent increased West Shore Career- phone survey. The results will Photo by Christine Gordillo Tech enrollment fees, better be valuable as the District Members of Lakewood High School Class of 2016 celebrate their graduation with the traditional toss of the interest rate earnings and evaluates its needs for the hats. Three hundred eleven students walked across the Civic stage on May 27 to receive their diplomas. improved efficiencies for future. Medicaid and federal e-Rate reimbursements. Those factors helped the District see LakewoodAlive To Host Community Forum a $500,000 improvement over the projected revenue figures Regarding Lake Erie On June 14 for fiscal year 2016. by Matt Bixenstine at Home” – from 7 - 8:30 p.m. There was good news It’s always just a few miles on Tuesday, June 14, at the on the expenses side as away, a constant presence giving Lakewood Public Library Main well as Zeman reported the our region abundant resources Branch (15425 Detroit Avenue). District spent $750,000 less and wonderment. But what The forum seeks to explore the than expected in the current must be done to ensure we don’t monumental role Lake Erie fiscal year. This came mostly take the world’s 11th largest plays in our lives, the issues from savings in insurance freshwater lake for granted? facing our Great Lake and how benefit costs, lower utility LakewoodAlive, a we as citizens impact its water costs and lower deductions nonprofit communityquality and overall health. from the Ohio Department of development organization, Both the general public and Education for students electing announces it will host a members of the media are invited to enroll in charter schools as community forum – entitled to attend this free community LakewoodAlive’s community forum entitled “A Deep Dive: Lake more students have opted to “A Deep Dive: Lake Erie Starts continued on page 9 Erie Starts at Home” will take place on Tuesday, June 14. Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 12, Issue 12 June 7, 2016

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From The Statehouse Northeast Ohio Lawmakers Announce Naming Of The Governor Richard F. Celeste Shoreway by Nickie Antonio hometown public servant Richard terms as mayor of Lakewood from 1956 Celeste.” State Rep. Nickie J. Antonio F. Celeste and his career of service to to 1963. Celeste had a storied and (D-Lakewood) and State Senator our state,” said Rep. Antonio. “The “Governor Celeste has led a long impressive career of service to the Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) naming of this portion of the shoreway and distinguished career as a public people of the State of Ohio and today applauded the passage of Senate celebrates an outstanding governor servant,” said Senator Skindell. the United States, as he served in Bill (SB) 159, which designates a and the Celeste family’s legacy of “Personally, it is an honor for me to various capacities under Presidents portion of State Route 2 – also known public service to Ohio.” see this legislation passed, as I was Kennedy, Carter, Clinton and Bush. as the West Shoreway, beginning Richard F. Celeste served two inspired by candidate and Governor He served as U.S. Ambassador to in Lakewood and connecting to terms as Ohio governor from 1983 to Celeste when I was attending college India from 1997 until 2001. The Cleveland – as the Richard F. Celeste 1991. Governor Celeste and his brother, in the 1980s. It is also an honor to following year he was inaugurated Shoreway. former Representative Ted Celeste, are know that this portion of State as the 12th president of Colorado “I am pleased to announce the both natives of Lakewood, Ohio. Their Route 2 will bear the name of a great College in Colorado Springs and has passage of this bill, which honors father, Frank P. Celeste, served two governor and great man, Richard since retired. Senator Skindell Introduces Ohio Patient Protection Act by Michael Skindell patient-care delivery system and the refusal. State Senator Michael Skindell hospital’s physical layout. Hospitals “These policies will help ensure (D- Lakewood) recently introduced would be required to post these ratio that patients get the best medical Senate Bill 324 to increase patient requirements in public view. care based on need. They will safety by setting limits on the The legislation requires that nurse provide nurses with safeguards to number of patients a registered assignments based on these ratios be ensure that they are protected from nurse (RN) may care for at one time. competent for each of the assigned retaliation for whistle-blowing and The ratio requirements will be based units for which they are providing refusal to follow potential violations on the seriousness of the condition care. It also prohibits such practices of the law,” said Senator Skindell. being treated or the medical as mandatory overtime to meet the “Genuine and enforceable safe- procedure that the respective patient ratio requirements as well as the use staffing standards will save money is undergoing. of cameras or monitors as substitutes and lives by ensuring that patients The legislation would require for the actual nurse to fulfill the obtain excellent nursing care.” State Representative Nickie Antonio a minimum, numerical nurse-to- requirements. patient ratio with a requirement Finally, the bill gives various that additional nurses be added protections to a nurse for refusal to when needed. Some of the more follow a policy he or she believes in critical procedures for which the good faith to be in violation of the requirement would be one nurse legislation. It prohibits discrimination to one patient are patients in an and discharge for such a good-faith Painting operating room, a trauma or critical care patient, an unstable newborn Gutter Cleaning $80-$85 or one in a resuscitation period. An Drywall, Plastering intermediate ratio level for which Electrical/Plumbing one nurse would be caring for three patients would include pediatric Window Repair units and pregnant patients who are Porch/Steps Repair not in active labor. The ratio would Garage Door Repair go down to a one nurse to five patient threshold for such patients as infants Deck/Home Pressure in nurseries. Washing For units not listed in the legislation, a hospital-wide nursing care committee would establish ratio requirements to be implemented by the hospital. Factors to be considered in these ratio requirements would 18514 Detroit Avenue, be issues such as severity of illness, Lakewood, OH 44107 the need for patient advocacy, the State Senator Michael Skindell phone: 216-521-7684 fax: 216-521-9518

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City Lakewood Area Collaborative Celebrates Another Year, Presents Helping Hands Award by Bruce Chamberlin With a mission to engage and empower children and parents and thus support strong and healthy families, The Lakewood Area Collaborative recently celebrated another year of service to the community. The Collaborative works to link and support a network of help- ing organizations, schools, community groups, businesses, agencies and indi- viduals who serve those families within the west suburbs of Cuyahoga County and Cleveland down to the airport. In May at the last meeting of the 2015-2016 program year The Lakewood Area Collaborative recognized an individual who had made a major con- tribution to the well-being of all in our region. The Helping Hands Award was Toni Gelsomino, City of Lakewood Director of Human Services; Bruce Chamberlin, Chair, Lakewood Area Collaborative; Adam chosen from a group of nominations Farunia; Nahida Farunia, recipient of the Helping Hands Award; Alia Farunia; Mo Farunia. Not pictured is Colleen McNamara, from our membership – and all nomi- Clinical Manager/Supervisor, Lakewood Area Collaborative nated had provided incredible support to the community. Cain work on safety and tolerance in seeds of friendship, peace and under- We meet to network, collaborate, and Nahida Farunia’s nomination Lakewood, speaking in churches and standing, setting the example of learn through our Spotlight Series. caught the eye of the Collaborative community groups, promoting peace, inclusiveness and seeing the best in Mark your calendar and join us! Leadership Team due to the impact understanding and acceptance of oth- each other. Get more information on The on the community, the relevance ers, drawing differentiation between The Lakewood Area Collabora- Lakewood Area Collaborative: of her work and number of years of Muslims of faith and those of hate. tive will gather again on Thursday - “Like” us on Facebook at service. While all nominees deserved This later led to working with fam- August 25, 2016, 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the “Lakewood Area Collaborative” recognition, Nahida was chosen to ilies around the work and ministry of Lakewood Park Woman’s Club Pavil- - Visit our website at http://www. receive the prestigious Lakewood Area Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and how ion to begin our 2016-2017 program thelakewoodfoundation.org/#!family- Collaborative Helping Hands Award Muslims were thankful for his ministry year. All are welcome as we come collab for program year 2016. Joining us to and mission as he was a champion of together for a pot luck luncheon for - Email at lakewoodareacollab@ celebrate their mother’s recognition the rights and worth of all people. Collab members, friends and guests. gmail.com were three of her children, pictured. In 2004, Nahida was chosen as one Nahida probably does not see her- of the “The Most Interesting Women in self as a community activist: She would Cleveland” by Cleveland Magazine and Color & Gloss say that what she does is who she is, and received honors presented at the Rock $29.95* giving to her family and community is and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Single Process Retouch & Gloss definitely a huge part of her identity. She was hailed for being instru- Color mental in building the bridge of Below is the submission to have $39.95* Nahida considered for the Helping understanding between the religions of Single Process Full Color Hands Award. Christianity and Islam across the region. Nahida’s Story: Through the years Nahida has; Mini Highlight “Nahida started volunteering in served on the Lakewood Public Library 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • FREE! $39.95 10-12 Foil Highlights Lakewood Schools when her children Board, became involved with the Church on the Rise were younger, some 29 years ago. She Lakewood Department of Human Ser- * Color only. Extra long or thick hair may be 3550 Crocker Road, Westlake an additional charge. Consult stylist. also became involved in a drop-in pro- vices, Division of Youth helping the staff Antiques • Jewelry • Home Décor gram for Lakewood parents of school serve area families, and worked on many Food Trucks • Art • Upcycle Vintage Clothing • Food Items By Appointment age children where she got to know other Lakewood City Hall programs, including Friendly Alpaca • Music & More! with Anita parents. As a Muslim woman this helped most recently; the Lakewood Community Raffle to benefit Rescue Me Ohio 216-502-8292 nourish friendships and understanding Relations Advisory Commission. Food drive for Oxcart Pantry amongst those attending. Nahida’s contributions to the com- Carol Lynn’s Salon Plus @WestsideFlea 15516 Madison Ave., Lakewood An incident at an area swimming munity are seemingly limitless – she is pool helped spark Nahida’s involvement a champion of all people, loves serv- in the community. The staff at a local ing others, and continues to help out pool asked her to leave the pool as she in various ways, including interpret- was not permitted to wear her hijab, or ing for immigrant families and leading head cover. This was a difficult situation women’s groups. for her, since Nahida’s friend who was a Today she continues to volunteer – Catholic nun was also wearing a head AND work a full time job - and give back cover. Her friend was not only permitted to the community who has helped her in the pool, but seemed to be effortlessly raise her family, provide her employment accepted by the staff. and has given her a chance to make a Nahida brought the incident to difference in the world. Nahida is an the attention of Lakewood City Hall example to us all, and I am very grateful and then Mayor Madeline Cain, who for her impact on our community.” responded quickly & efficiently in prop- Thank You erly handling the matter by allowing We at The Lakewood Area Collab- women of all faiths and traditions to be orative would like to thank Nahida as well openly welcomed in public at all facilities. as all those who do so much – and often Then September 11, 2001 occurred. go unrecognized. Many people make that During this horrifying time for every- strong fabric that connects us all. one, Nahida became involved with Thank you Nahida for being an community relations, helping Mayor inspiration to many - planting the

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Lakewood Public Library 100 Books Reading Marathon by Nicole Born-Crow Department. Drop in anytime to hear Happy Birthday Lakewood stories as librarians read books aloud Public Library! Lakewood Library is all day until 100 books are read! Staff celebrating 100 years of service, and will take turns reading, each picking what better way to commemorate that their favorite book to share. Library than a book reading marathon! The Director, James Crawford, will make 100 Books Reading Marathon will be a special guest appearance as well! No on Wednesday, June 8th starting at 9:30 registration is needed, just come to the a.m. at the Main Branch of Lakewood Children’s Department on June 8th to Public Library in the Children’s join in the marathon celebration! Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead by Eric Knapp Enhance your child’s education by making learning fun and different with imaginative programs that focus Come listen to Lakewood’s librarians read 100 books in honor of LPL’s 100th on science, technology, engineering, anniversary celebration! art, and math. These programs are not registered, but first-come, first- served where tickets are given out at the Children & Youth Services desk where the program is held thirty Learning is fun through the LPL’s Lakewood Author Shares minutes prior to the start of each S.T.E.A.M. programming! program. One ticket per child. Space is limited. Learn how to make your own video Amazing Spiritual Journey Jr. Robotics Express: Diary of a games with Scratch, a free development by Elaine Rosenberger Wimpy Kid – For students entering program from MIT. Bring a flash drive What do you do when the anxiety 2nd – 4th grade. Lego® WeDo Robots to save your progress and continue of materialistic excess overcomes your and Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy the fun at home. Three Days to soul and you hear a cry from deep Kid books combine forces to create Choose From: Monday, June 20 from within? Lakewood, Ohio author Mark some robotic misadventures! Two 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. in the Main Library Kacik made a desperate decision. He Days to Choose From: Tuesday, June Multipurpose Room OR Tuesday, June resigned his corporate engineering job, 14 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Madison 21 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Madison rid himself of most belongings, and bid Branch Auditorium OR Wednesday, Branch Auditorium OR Wednesday, his family and friends farewell. June 15 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the June 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Main Setting out on a spiritual journey, Main Library Multipurpose Room. Library Multipurpose Room. Kacik traveled remote backroads Robotics Express: SpaceBOTs Video Game Creation – For of Asia in search of a deep-seated Lakewood, Ohio author Mark Kacik Strike Back – For students entering students entering 4th – 8th grade. understanding of self, of his mind, 5th – 8th grade. Learn mechanics, Learn how to make your own video and an alternative to his hectic and as the unique cultures and many sensors, and programming with Lego games with GameMaker Studio, materialistic American lifestyle. Buddhist temples and monasteries ® Mindstorms EV3 robots as you fight a free development program you This journey is embodied in his new he visited. Kacik will take questions the evil empire! Wednesday, June 15 can download. Bring a flash drive book “Caves, Huts, and Monasteries: and encourage discussion about from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Main Library to save your progress and continue Finding the Deeper Self along the the land, its peoples, cultural Multipurpose Room. the fun at home. Tuesday, June 21 Footpaths of Asia.” differences, the Buddhist practices Jr. Video Game Creation – For from 2 p.m. in the Main Library On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7 of the various traditions he studied, students entering 1st – 3rd grade. Multipurpose Room. p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium, and the benefits of meditation Kacik will discuss his book as well practices. Mr. Bill’s Magic Show by Marge Foley ages. Families will enjoy this free, Library Hosts Discussion On Lakewood Public Library interactive magic program in the presents Mr. Bill’s Magic Show, the Main Library Multipurpose Room. The Power Of Forgiveness first program in its Special Friday Up next . . . experience a by Elaine Rosenberger Performances summer series. variety of bugs and their “cousins” The Gathering Place, a cancer Children and their families are during Jungle Bob’s Bug Show support center, offers free services invited to join in the magical fun on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3 p.m. such as support groups, counseling, at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016 as For details about Special Friday a lending library, wigs, and cooking Mr. Bill performs fascinating tricks Performances and other youth classes to individuals and families. and enchanting illusions. With a programs at the Lakewood Public This summer, The Gathering repertoire of numerous mystical Library, please call 216-226-8275, Place hosts a series of community maneuvers, Mr. Bill provides ext. 140 or visit us online at www. discussions in the Main Library delightful entertainment for all lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth. Auditorium. 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Calendar Of Events Children/Youth Events compiled by Elaine Rosenberger compiled by Eric Knapp Wednesday, June 8 Friday, June 10 Take Another Look - James Joyce’s “A Portrait of the Artist as a Mr. Bill’s Magic Show Young Man” For the whole family The literary and historical aspects of Joyce’s thunderous debut are the focus of this Amazing magical illusions are the stars of Mr. Bill’s fun and interactive show for all ages! free, four-week course, presented by Barbara Parr, an instructor with Case Western Free and open to the public. No registration required. Reserve University’s Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. Participants 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room. will rediscover the genius of the writer and his unbridled first novel. Register at www. lifelonglearningcleveland.org or by calling (216) 226-8275 ext. 127. 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library First Floor Multipurpose Room Saturday, June 11 Tail Waggin’ Tutors Saturday, June 11 For school-age children Bone up on your reading skills by reading to a dog. Drop in for a one-to-one session with “Apocalypse Now” (1979) directed by Francis Ford Coppola one of our dogs and owners that have been certified through Therapy Dogs International. Loosely based on Joseph Conrad’s novel Heart of Darkness, Apocalypse Now is a journey into the dark heart of the Vietnam War. Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) has been ordered 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room. to pursue rogue officer Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando) into the depths of the Cambodian jungle. Terry Meehan continues his series on combat films, introducing each film with rare Mondays, June 13 through July 25 clips and original documentaries, followed by audience reaction and a lively discussion. Otaku Café 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium For students in sixth through twelfth grade Whether you’re new to the scene or consider yourself an expert, you can come explore Sunday, June 12 manga, anime, cosplay and all kinds of Japanese culture with us at The Library. Registration Jody, John and George required. One of the most fun, laid back and hummable concerts we’ll be presenting this season 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room. comes from the group, Jody, John and George. What brings Jody Getz, John Lucic and George Lee together is an open-minded, big-hearted approach to their craft which mixes zydeco, blues, folk, rock and pop together into funky new arrangements that feel like old Tuesday, June 14 favorites. Afternoon at the Movies: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium 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. Wednesday, June 15 1:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium. The Gathering Place - Forgiveness Forgiveness is a process and takes patience and practice. Please join Mary Fisher Bornstein, licensed social worker, to learn more about how releasing hurt has the power to Sunday, June 19 transform your life. Lakewood Lego® League 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium For youth in kindergarten through fifth grade (caregivers welcome) Use LPL’s collection of Lego® Bricks and your own imagination to create fabulous new Wednesday, June 15 structures and designs each month. No registration, but numbered tickets will be given out Take Another Look - James Joyce’s “A Portrait of the Artist as a first-come, first-served. 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library Activity Room. Young Man” Barbara Parr will help participants rediscover the genius of the writer and his unbridled first novel. 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library First Floor Multipurpose Room

Thursday, June 16 State Championship Weekend Meet the Author - “Caves, Huts, and Monasteries: Finding the For Lakewood Deeper Self Along the Footpaths of Asia” by Mark Kacik continued from page 1 41-12 in the state semifinal game the Author Mark Kacik traveled the remote back roads of Asia in search of an alternative to opportunity with 6:55 left in the game, week before. That Ranger win avenged an his hectic and materialistic American lifestyle. Kacik shares the teachings that affected him most deeply. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. scoring a tri on the right side to put the earlier loss to Hudson, whose team was 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Eagles up 10-7. Bradfield then made a one of only two teams to beat Lakewood successful conversion from 40 yards out this year. Lakewood was aggressive in Thursday, June 16 on the right, making the score 12-7. that game, jumping out to a 24-7 halftime Booked for Murder: Murder by Any Other Name The teams battled through the lead to shock the Explorers. Join us as we discuss “The Game is Afoot” by Marvin Kaye. rest of regulation, with neither squad The state title game started well 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room scoring. About a minute into stoppage for Lakewood. They kicked off to St. time, a referee whistle was mistaken by Joseph, which controlled the ball for the Saturday, June 18 the St. Edward fans as the final. Students first five minutes of the game. Lakewood “Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) directed by Stanley Kubrick jumped for joy and photographers ran then gained control, and drove deep After stumbling onto the existence of a secret invitation-only sex club, handsome young out onto the field. However, the whistle into Jaguar territory. Their possession doctor Tom Cruise embarks upon a night-long odyssey seeking out the debauchery hidden within a snow covered New York City. Playing Cruise’s beautiful wife is his real-life spouse was for a penalty, and Ignatius took the ended just short of the goal, and the Nicole Kidman. ball on a steady drive to within 20 yards game remained scoreless through an 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium of the Eagle goal. St. Edward was able to evenly played first 15 minutes. hold them off, and the actual final whistle St. Joseph scored first, getting a The Sports Stadium Financing Discussion initially scheduled for June 21, 2016 blew to close the 12-7 win and spark the tri with 15:00 left in the first half. The has been RESCHEDULED. The new date and time will be announced at a later real celebration. This was the Eagles third conversion kick failed, resulting in a 5-0 date. rugby state championship, and the win lead. Four minutes later, a Jaguar punt raised their final record to 18-2. took a strange bounce on the artificial turf, Tuesday, June 21 LHS GIRLS RUGBY REACHES and a St. Joseph player was able to recover Knit and Lit Book Club STATE CHAMPIONSHP GAME and run it in for a tri. The conversion Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crochet, counted The Ed’s/Ignatius boys game was kick made it 12-0, and the Jaguars gained cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. Tonight we will discuss “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. one half of a doubleheader at Fairview momentum. They added another score 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room High School. Their match was preceded before the half to make it 19-0 at the break. by the girls state championship game St. Joseph continued to wear between Lakewood and St. Joseph down the Rangers in the second half, Academy. The Jaguars, who entered pulling away with more scores. Rose the game as the National Champions, Beisel-Linn scored a tri for Lakewood showed everyone how they earned that with 19:15 left in the game, putting the crown. They beat the Rangers 54-7 to Rangers on the board. Caitlin Zingale nail down the state title. This was the followed with a successful conversion fourth straight Ohio championship for kick, making the score 33-7. St. Joseph, which has six overall. After the game both teams gathered Lakewood earned a trip to the in a circle at midfield to offer thanks and championship by defeating Hudson continued on page 18

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Lakewood Schools Garfield Book Club Makes Connections Beyond Reading by Christine Gordillo one ended up in jail. When Principal Mark Walter The club advisers aim to open heard that some of his Garfield their members’ eyes to different Middle School male students were paths to success and hopefully spark a not connecting with the books they better interest in reading. The results were reading in Language Arts and have been great so far as Principal were disinterested in reading, he Walter recounted how members who got together with a couple of his formerly were hesitant to read aloud male teachers to see how they could now have found their voice to read to help change these boys’ attitudes the group confidently. One member toward reading. The result: The recently said that he now has an Distinguished Gentlemen’s Book interest in reading for pleasure that Club. did not exist before. Walter, along with phys The club takes field trips as well. ed teacher Harry Manos and The eighth grade members recently Intervention Specialist Larry visited John Carroll University to Holmes, each took a small group Members of the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Book Club enjoy some lunch and their get a taste of what a college campus of boys who they met with weekly book, “The Other Wes Moore.” Pictured from left: Denzel Henry, Frank Watson, feels like. A Garfield staff connection during lunch period and discussed Stevon Semedo and Devonn Brothers. arranged for the boys to tour the a book they were all reading. The football facilities and meet the Blue books were chosen specifically to selection was “We Beat the Street” by from an inner-city neighborhood Streaks’ coach. connect with the boys. The first Sharon Draper about how three kids banded together and formed a pact While every member may not to become doctors. Currently, the come away with a burning desire to club is reading “The Other Wes jump into his summer reading, just Moore” by Wes Moore. The book opening the boys’ eyes to the fact that Lakewood Teachers - tells the tale of two Wes Moores, books can resonate with them and both growing up in the inner city. open new worlds to them is success Busy End Of The Year! One graduated from West Point and enough. by VernaAnn Kotansky and executing of the 8th grade The end of the school year Washington DC trips to the field marks a time of excitement and day events at the elementary schools. anticipation of what the summer From the Art shows to the many music and new school year will bring. The concerts. From the Spring sporting month of May was an extremely events to the many field trips. From busy time for students, families the coordination and development and teachers in the Lakewood City of summer reading programs to the Schools. Families attended concerts, many extra-curricular groups and field days, field trips, art shows, clubs at all levels, the Lakewood City sporting events, one book one School teachers are there guiding school events, art shows and the and encouraging our students and list goes on. Many of these events families. would never be realized without While we close the books on the the dedicated commitment of the 2015-16 school year, rest assured the Lakewood City School teachers extraordinary teachers of the Lakewood guiding our students. City Schools are already taking classes, It is with gratitude and pride planning, and researching for the that the Lakewood Teachers greatness that will unfold in the 2016- Association recognizes and thanks 17 school year. LTA Scholarship winners with LTA President, Lisa Shaffer-Gill. Left to right: Samuel the outstanding efforts of the Enjoy a safe and healthy summer Hvizdos, Jacob Sedlak, Evan Levis, Lisa Shaffer-Gill. Lakewood teachers in creating a break and don’t forget your summer learning environment that enriches reading! the whole child. From the planning #LTAproud2teach Lakewood Teachers Association Scholarship Roman Fountain Pizza & Subs Winners Announced by VernaAnn Kotansky at the Ohio State University. The Lakewood Teachers Asso- Samuel Hvizdos is the son of ciation awards three scholarships Nancy Hvidos, 1st grade teacher annually to eligible children of LTA at Hayes Elementary, and Thomas Roman Fountain is one of the most At Roman Fountain you can find all your favorites: members as well as students attend- Hvisdos. Samuel graduated from well-known and loved pizzeria in ing Lakewood High School. Fairview Park High School and will Lakewood, Ohio. Roman Fountain has  Pizza  Subs been serving up pizza since the mid 1950's Evan Levis is the son of John and be majoring in mathematics and  Calzones  Wings with award winning pizza, calzone, Karen Levis. Evan graduated from education at Wittenberg University. stromboli, subs, pasta, wings, and salads.  Stromboli  Appetizers Lakewood High School and will be The members of the Lakewood  Salads  Desserts Whether carryout or delivery, we provide majoring in music education at the Teachers Association would like to your family with the freshest of toppings  Pasta  Dinners Ohio State University. extend a heartfelt congratulations (over 25 to choose from) on our pizza. With To see our menu or coupons please go to dough and sauce made daily from our own www.romanfountain.com Jacob Sedlak is the son of Amy to these well deserving students and recipe and freshly grated blend of mozzarella Or stop by at wish them the very best in their future & provolone cheese, we provide a great pizza Sedlak, an art teacher at Lakewood 15603 Detroit Ave endeavors. for you and your family Near the corner of Lakeland Ave High School, and Michael Sedlak. 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Lakewood Schools Lincoln Students’ Poetry Honored by Christine Gordillo grade level. This year’s third- and Two Lincoln Elementary students fourth-grade winners were Helen were honored by the Cuyahoga County Fraunfelder from Allison Martzolf’s Solid Waste District for their poetry fourth-grade class and Cameron entries in the district’s annual Poetree Wereb from Sonja Kreps’ third-grade Contest. During April, and in honor class. Each student was awarded a of Arbor Day, Cuyahoga County prize pack that included cool gear all students in kindergarten through 12th inspired by trees. Congratulations grade wrote and submitted poems to to Cameron and Helen! See more at: celebrate trees. http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org/ A winner was selected at each News/24837#sthash.rYdjDNfx.dpuf Nature All Around by Cameron Wereb

Over the trees Glimmers of light Shine from above

Under the dirt Insects and bugs Crawl below Poetree Contest winners (from left) Cameron Wereb and Helen Fraunfelder with All around Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District Educator Kathleen Rocco. Dancing leaves On thousands of trees

All around Trees by Helen Fraunfelder Nature springs to life Sparking the light within it There once was an acorn small, Soon it will become tall, Over the trees It will become an oak tree, Under the dirt Maybe, All around Much taller than you and me.

Pine trees do it a different way, Lakewood Grad Max Lavisky They drop pine cones when the tree starts to sway, Then the pine cone seeds insert, A new tree starts in the dirt.

Claims Conference A plant needs leaves for air, Leaves definitely don’t have hair, Baseball Honor While But once the plant starts to grow, You might know, Pitching For Tri-C That there might be some flowers, right there. My poem is done, end of the show, And right now I hope you know, That tree’s are an important part of life, So don’t chop them with a big knife.

LakewoodAlive To Host Community Forum Regarding Lake Erie On June 14 continued from page 1 Educator, Ohio Sea Grant College forum. The interactive discussion will Program address a big-picture overview of the - Jason Wood, Chief of Public Great Lakes’ importance on a global scale, Affairs, Cleveland Public Utilities as well as environmental concerns specific “We’re thrilled to offer this to the lake within our own backyard, such opportunity for Lakewood citizens as the challenges we face with aging water to learn more about the benefits and and sewer infrastructure. challenges associated with our greatest Max Lavisky on the mound for Tri-C. Moderator Terry L. Robison, Ph.D. asset,” said Ian Andrews, LakewoodAlive by John Horton The win raised Lavisky’s record to – Director of Natural Resources for the Executive Director. “Lakewood has Max Lavisky of Cuyahoga 7-1 on the season, with 37 strikeouts Cleveland Metroparks – will oversee nearly four miles of shoreline along Community College (Tri-C®) and a 1.72 ERA in eight starts for the a distinguished group of panelists for Lake Erie, and we, as a community, earned Baseball Pitcher of the Week Challengers. He tossed a no-hitter one hour of discussion. The final 30 recognize the ongoing role we must play honors from the Ohio Community on April 15 against Clark State minutes will be devoted to panelists in protecting our Great Lake.” College Athletic Conference for his Community College. fielding audience questions. LakewoodAlive hosts community performance April 18-24. The freshman from Lakewood is The panelists participating in this forums pertaining to topics relevant Lavisky pitched six scoreless studying criminal justice at Tri-C. community forum include: to Lakewood citizens. For more innings against Lakeland The nationally ranked Challeng- - Michael Summers, Mayor of information regarding the “A Deep Dive: Community College on April 23 ers play their home games at Ron Mottl Lakewood Lake Erie Starts at Home” community to lead the Challengers to a 6-0 Field at Tri-C’s Western Campus in - Jared Bartley, Rocky River forum on June 14, please contact victory over the conference rival. He Parma. For a full team schedule and Watershed Coordinator, Cuyahoga Soil Ian Andrews, Executive Director of allowed just three hits while striking more information, go to www.tri-c. & Water Conservation District LakewoodAlive, at 216-521-0655 or out seven. edu/athletics. - Jill Bartolotta, Extension [email protected].

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Lakewood Cares Hospice Of The Western Reserve To Relocate West Side Care Team To New Office by Laurie Henrichsen facilities and assisted living and retirement social workers, bereavement counselors, Northern Ohio, three hospice houses Late last year, Hospice of the Western communities in west side communities. spiritual care coordinators, team leaders, located in Cleveland, Westlake and Reserve was notified that the building in The office site serves as a central base of volunteers and administrative personnel. Medina, and a service area that encom- which it has been occupying an office operations for the team; no patient care The office is one of many the non- passes Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, at 14601 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood was is provided there. Positions on the care profit agency utilizes as an operational Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark slated for demolition. After scouting teams include doctors, nurses, hospice base. Hospice of the Western Reserve and Summit counties. Its headquarters is multiple locations, initially in Lakewood, nursing assistants, nurse practitioners, has offices in multiple sites throughout located at 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. the nonprofit agency has signed a lease and will be relocating its staff from the Lakewood site to a new office located at 22730 Fairview Center Drive, Fairview Free Summer Lunches For Kids At Park, early this summer. Multiple factors were involved in the site selection process. Church Of The Ascension “Through the years, Hospice of by Corky Thacker a recognized school program for Agriculture, and food is ordered by the Western Reserve has developed School-age kids from preschool individuals with developmental or church volunteers from the Cleveland many valued business and community through grade 12 can get a free, physical disabilities. Food Bank. partnerships in Lakewood, from our nutritious lunch every weekday from The church hosts and staffs the Meals are served on a first-come long-time membership in the Lakewood June 6 through August 12 at the Church meals as an approved sponsor for basis in the undercroft in the lower level Chamber of Commerce to our ongoing of the Ascension, 13216 Detroit Ave. the Summer Food Service Program of the church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 support of community events such as in Lakewood. Meals also are available (SFSP) administered by the Ohio p.m. Monday through Friday during the Lakewood Arts Festival,” said Lisa at no charge to those with disabilities Department of Education. Funding is the program period. Entry is through Tomm, community facility coordinator. through age 21 who participate in provided by the U.S. Department of the first door by the east driveway. “That will not change. We intend to remain as active as ever in partnering with local business and community Far West Center Grant Helps Low-Income Persons leaders to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Lakewood.” Tomm Receive Mental Health Care added that operations are expected to be by Alicia Goodelle standing show of support for mental the Prentiss Foundation to fill the gap seamless, with no interruptions in service Far West Center announces a health treatment and wellness. in funding mental health recovery in any of the west side communities the recent grant award from The Elisa- In 2016, Far West Center will serve services. agency serves during or after the move. beth Severance Prentiss Foundation over 1,700 individuals with serious The Prentiss Foundation’s mission The staff and volunteers involved in to assist persons without insurance mental health problems; 75% receive is to support and advance health care the move travel to provide care to patients receive mental health care and recov- public assistance that only partially in the Greater Cleveland community. in their personal residences, at nursing ery services. The Center is extremely covers their care. Far West Center The Foundation awards grants for grateful to the Foundation for its long- relies on support from partners like continued on page 14

The Jesus Way Vacation Bible School Good Soil Lutheran Ministries Community VBS at Christian Day Camp at Faith Lutheran Church Our Savior’s Rocky River Lakewood Affordable Senior Housing Community 20300 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River 16511 Hilliard Rd., Lakewood (across from Harding Middle School) June 20-24 When you walk through the door, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. July 18-22 you know you are home. For kids in grades K-6 9:30 a.m.—12 p.m. For kids ages 4-11 Registration Fee: $20 • Seniors ea. add’l child in same family: $10 Registration Fee: Make us your NEW • Lunch is Included $5 per child or $10 per family home this Summer! This week-long, full-day camp is led by college-age Bible stories, songs and games offered by Calvary counselors from Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio United Methodist Church, Faith Lutheran Church, 12400 Madison Ave. • Lakewood, Ohio and features Bible stories, games and music. Registration Grace Presbyterian Church and Our Savior’s Rocky 216-226-7575 forms also available at www.faithlakewood.org River Lutheran Church TTY 1-800-750-0750 To register or for more information, To register or for more information, call 216-226-6500. call 216-226-6500. www.fedormanorapartments.com

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Lakewood Cares Distinguished Alumni Invited To Lakewood Women’s Club Annual Installation Dinner by Torey Worron education. This year LWC’s recipient On May 26th The Lakewood Wom- is Christin Donahoe, a graduating en’s Club (LWC) held their Annual Lakewood High School Senior who Installation Dinner at the The Nichol- will begin her studies in the Doctorate son House which was catered by Ruth of Physical Therapy Program at the Kostadinov from Gatherings Kitchen. At University of Evansville in the fall. the dinner, the LWC elected new board Christin showed both academic and members, awarded a scholarship to a athletic talent and leadership during high Lakewood resident and also awarded our school, in addition to a commitment to non-profit recipient for this year. helping others. We are honored to have The event was made even better Christin as our recipient and expect that this year due to the fact that we invited she will do great things. some of LWC past distinguished Funding for these programs comes alumni to attend. We wanted to share from the Lakewood Women’s Club with them that beginning in the spring fundraising programs and events. of 2017 we will host the Lakewood One of our more fun events is our Women’s Club Presents: Women LWC Past Presidents and Alumni annual Great Pumpkin Fun Run that is Honoring Women, an annual event held on the last Sunday in October at that will help us to brand and promote mission by providing four community LWC to not only financially support Lakewood Park. We also know that our our women’s club, drive membership, hot meals each month, a monthly food this cause, but to have the privilege to new spring fundraising event “Women and bring women in the community pantry, a clothing pantry, a free monthly be directly involved in their mission by Honoring Women” will be a success together. When that event begins next produce distribution (between June and volunteering to help serve meals. We and we will continue to support our year, it will honor women in Lakewood November), a community garden that look forward to our continued work community as well as support each that have done exceptional things, and supports the hot meal program, and together in the next year. other via our club membership. serve to inspire the next generation of community-based health and wellness The LWC has also awarded Please see our calendar of women in Lakewood as well. programming, supporting our neighbors scholarship monies to deserving high events on our website: www. The Lakewood Women’s Club in need. It has been a real honor for the school seniors who are pursuing higher lakewoodwomensclub.com (LWC) supports the community through two distinct programs. The first is an annual scholarship awarded to a female high school senior. The second is a grant that supports a local SENIOR LIVING nonprofit organization voted upon by LAKEWOOD • NEWLY RENOVATED • 62 AND OLDER LWC members through an application That’s What All The People Say 1 & 2 BR Starting $605 Incl. Utilities process. HEATING•COOLING • Gross income limits apply: single occ. $28,020 Since 1962 the Lakewood Women’s Air Conditioners couple $31,980 Club has played an important role in • $10/mo. fee for satellite TV • Pet-friendly helping fund some of Lakewood’s most Furnaces, Boilers • Walk-in Showers • Non-smoking property vital social services and nonprofits. Serving Lakewood ADA apartments also available. Our independent The nonprofit organization that LWC senior campus includes amenities: service coordinator, For Over 20 Years live-in maintenance, on-site Eliza Jennings Health Clinic, will be supporting over the next year Barton Senior Center with activites & food service. period (June 2016 through May 2017)      9 - 4 will be Trinity Lakewood Community 14300   .,  • 216-521-0053 Outreach. TLCO’s mission is to   . foster a healthier community through collaboration, education, and meeting basic needs. They accomplish their

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Lakewood Is Art Not Horrible Fest 2016 Did you see the masses of people by Buzz Kompier had heard good things about them but walking South down Detroit and never actually listened to them. I was across W. 117th a weekend or two ago? replied with something that was pretty but I did like what I caught. I guess the quite impressed. They were very, very Well, if they seemed like the type of funny but cannot be printed in the guitarist broke a string or something good. Even though they didn’t play the people who know what’s up, they were paper). That was probably my favorite at one point, because one of the times hit, or so I’m told. probably headed over to Now That’s set of the night. I walked into the showroom, the The Yankee Peddler set up shop Class for this year’s Not Horrible Fest. I Pleasure Leftists played next, who guitarist from Quitter was handing with his fiddle and did some tunes for was also there for most of it, and here’s also had a post-punk type of thing a guitar case over. I think they’re on a while, while the main event got ready what I thought about all that. going on. It was my first time seeing Negative Jazz, if I remember correctly. to think about setting up in the other The festival started as Horrible them, despite being long recommended I’m not gonna factcheck that, but they room. That main act, The Darvocets, Fest a bunch of years ago as a garage/ to me, and they did not disappoint. I did have a “Fried Egg Flea Market” full was delayed by their lack of drummer. punk fest. Over the years, the focus really should grab a copy of their latest of stuff from many bands, so someone Eventually, he showed up and they got has shifted to more of a hardcore/ LP one of these days. in the band probably has something to ready to go. Some member of the crowd garage/punk festival, with occasional During Uniform’s set, I was do with some label of some note. Or brought in tons of inflatable cows, which experimental-type acts as well. The outside shooting the breeze, so I can’t something. were tossed around during their set. management switched around and say how they were. Then I left without Another Blow Blood act, Vanilla They were great, by the way, in case you Now That’s Class became the fest’s seeing the headliner LMNTL, so thus Poppers, were next. They did pretty were wondering. Someone, I assume epicenter, and so it was renamed Not ends day one. good almost-hardcore-but-not quite probably the same person as before, Horrible Fest. I skipped the day two backyard punk. Members of Real Regular, crowdsurfed in a giant inflatable alien. Night 1 started off on the right foot barbecue, so I unfortunately did not Cruelster, Yambag, and like 20 others As people took a song or two to process with a pretty darn good performance get to see Brainwashed California vs. (even though there’s only 4 people in this, another was crowdsurfed in. One by Pig Flayer. They’ve added a bass Mr. California, nor the Burger Boys. the band), if Cleveland punk genealogy was stabbed by singer Larry. These cows player since I last saw them (who was From what I’ve heard they were pretty floats your boat. They did all the songs and aliens are very relevant to the songs playing what looked to be a Fender VI, good. (except the cover, unless I somehow of the Darvocets, if you’re unfamiliar. but I’m not certain from where I was For night two proper, I walked in a missed it despite being in the room the Anyways, they were great. First time standing, but it was cool), which really song or two into Tonawandas’ set, but whole time) off their demo tape, plus they’ve played in 4 years, as well! improved their sound. Cool punk. Or was nonetheless impressed. Garagey several new (newer? older? I have not a I showed up right at the start for hot punk. Something like that, or the synth punk. Nice stuff. Their cassette clue) ones that I assume will probably the night show of day three, as I really other one. I’m not quite sure. It was is pretty decent as well, perhaps there’ll see release sometime in the future. My wanted to see the first band, The good either way. be a review of it in this very paper ride home arrived then, so I regretfully Cowboy. They did not disappoint. I Following the Flayers (who took sometime soon. had to miss Spray Paint and Giorgio believe this was their second show ever. off the next day to go on tour as The Folded Shirt were absolutely great. Murderer, who I’ve heard are both 2/3 of the band are (were? it’s sorta Nico Missile; I know this because Beyond punk. I loved hearing Steve good. Next time. unclear) 2/3 of Homostupids, so if you I talked to them outside and got (The Cowboy), Terry (Mr. California) The day three matinee show was like that band, you’ll most likely like confirmation) were an even newer and the aforementioned Alessandro intended to be at Rust Belt Welding, these guys. They may have actually band (and Pig Flayer are pretty new play the opening instrumental over but they had a fire, so it was moved to been my favorite band of the day three themselves) called Glass Traps, who and over while singer Larry(Wet Brain) Now That’s Class. Bad Noids started night show, except for possibly the did a goth-y post-punk type of thing. remained nowhere to be seen. Certain off the fun as only they can. Fun fact: headlining Urinals. I thought they were pretty interesting, members of the audience were seen their set was the one during which I got Columbus’s Unholy Two played worth checking out again. pulling out their cellphones to try and the most beer spilled on me. They did next, doing some loud, noisy hardcore- The band I was really there for call him. Finally, he arrived about mid- some newer ones, and some older ones, ish punk. I thought they were pretty played next, that being Italy/Cleveland way through the fourth repetition of and some ones that I don’t know, and alright. The one guitarist had a punk act the Flyin’ Trichecos. I the starting number, and so began the one that’s called “Outer Space” when gorgeous Telecaster. It was like blue thought they played great (even rest of the set. Great renditions of “Jun- it’s a Splat song, but funny enough, green. when singer Alessandro (the Italian) gle Music” and “Folded Shirt.” I also they didn’t do “The Ones.” Ha, see So remember when Crime Wave took Wedge’s cymbal away, and kept liked when they all joined hands and what I did there? didn’t show up earlier? The same trying to kiss guitarist Paul (one of bowed, like they’re The Who or some- Crime Wave, from Texas, were members are actually in a different the Clevelanders), and it was pretty thing. My top band of night two. supposed to play next, but no-showed band by the name of Fugitive Family. chaotic, though I’m told it was one of Quitter, from Baltimore, also were (more on that later), so Yambag got They showed up! Perhaps in apology the least chaotic Trichecos shows ever, just swell. Cool horror movie KBD bumped up a slot. They played fast and for the afternoon, or maybe just so what do I know. Our enthusiastic synth punk. Their 7” on Blow Blood loud. Enigmatic singer Mask donned because they’re a good band, they vocalist somehow kept getting more is highly recommended. I should’ve a giant squid mask and some kind of played a great set. I enjoyed it, anyway. mic stands with which to play catch grabbed their “Dark City Visions” raincoat/overall hybrid thing (???). I liked the singer’s jack o’lantern getup with audience members even when cassette while I was there, but it slipped The mask got lost in the shuffle pretty as well. they were repeatedly taken away from my mind. Come back soon, Quitter, I’ll quickly, along with Mask’s coat, leaving I really had no idea what to expect him. Extra bonus points for Paul and buy your tape. only the rainoveralls. I had to dodge of SQRM, but I didn’t think they were Sean playing the riff from “Cocaine” at I once again took a break to Mask a couple times as he ran by. as great as they were made out to be. the start, to which Anus (Alessandro) wander around during Fried Egg’s set, After that, Urochromes played. I continued on next page

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Lakewood Is Art Bridge The Gap My Harvest For Hunger Campaign by Daniel Pruitt without a home must experience. bridges as seen from the perspective I recently launched a new So how is this of importance to of the river. My artist’s procedure is campaign at my Lakewood Screw you? Are you hungry? Probably not, to alter the photographic image in Factory Art Studio in support of but read on. Photoshop and screen print it with fine Cleveland’s Food Bank Harvest for I took a look at the Cleveland Food powder glass frits onto a glass substrate. Hunger. My campaign began at the Bank’s 2015 Annual Report and this is I use a traditional inking method to studio during our recent Open Studio what I read. create my Signature T-Shirts. on April 8th. I call it “Bridge the Gap.” “One in four children and one in six The Artist’s Signature T-Shirt Hunger is an incredible problem in people in Greater Cleveland still live in a is one of those images that is also our country and I believe doing some- food insecure household. That means they available printed and fused in the kiln thing about it in even a small way is do not know where their next meal is com- on glass available at my website or at important. I am always torn when I come ing from. Many of these households have at one of a dozen outdoor Art Festivals to a stop entering or exiting the highway least one member who is working –some- you will find me at this summer and I see a homeless person begging at times more than one job. They are making including the Lakewood Art Festival the side of the road. It is a stark reminder incredibly difficult choices on a regular the first Saturday in August the 6th. of the reality of this issue for me and I bases –regular basis –whether to buy food With your $25.00 donation to believe a symbol of where we are in this or pay for the rent to keep their utilities on. my “Bridge the Gap” campaign you country in regards to hunger. They are the working poor who struggle will receive a FREE Artist’s Signature We have lived in Lakewood and each day to provide necessities for their T-Shirt of a Cleveland Bridge with the owned our home for the past 26 years. families.” Terminal Tower, Key Bank and Tower My wife and I raised our two daugh- The artist’s signature t-shirt The need is great but with your City shown behind it. The shirt is ters here and have walked our Vizsla support we can make a difference! available in S, M, L, and XL. on Lakewood’s streets and through much more active in collecting and MAKE A DONATION MAKE A Up to 70% of your donation will Lakewood Park. distributing food, our Religious DIFFERENCE. support my Bridge the Gap Hunger During the last ten years I have Education children’s classes make up My Campaign “Bridge the Gap” Campaign. Connect with my Go seen some startling examples of the toilet articles for adults and during the ties into what I do as an artist. The Fund Me Campaign at: gofundme/ plight of the poor. Living on the west holidays collect and distribute toys and image with this article is my artistic BridgetheGap2016 side I believe we have been insulated games to children in need in Cleveland. vision of one of the photographs I took Visit me at one of my 2016 from the realities inner city families We have opened our church as a two summers ago when I traveled on a Art Festivals listed on my site. Any must cope with. But that has changed; temporary shelter to area women and friend’s boat on the Cuyahoga River. I donation of $5.00 or more will advance today local churches in Westside their children in a state of transition. took over 300 images that hot summer this cause and is gratefully received. communities are serving more people Our high school Sunday class holds afternoon of the many and varied MY GOAL FOR THIS MONTH IS in need with food kitchens. I’ve seen an all night sleep over in cardboard signs identifying free meals at local shelters they construct during a winter churches. Our church has become evening to gain a sense of what those Not Horrible Fest 2016 continued from previous page I thought they were great. I mean, Decent enough, but not the greatest obviously it’s been a long career and band ever. Similarly, Watery Love were they don’t play as sloppy as their most very hyped to me, and a couple people famous recordings anymore, but they told me that they were the band to most were very enjoyable for what they look forward to. I was underwhelmed. were. Plus, they mixed in a couple 100 Not bad, I thought they did an okay Flowers songs, which was really cool. set, but not the gods among men that So, yeah. Not Horrible Fest. It was people were making them out to be. not horrible. There were apparently Maybe that’s just me. a variety of after parties, none of I sat around in the showroom which I attended. I was partied out watching the Urinals get set up while for the weekend. In summation, many Predator played on the bar side. They very good bands, lots of extremely sounded good from where I was nice people around, all in all a good sitting, but I guess I don’t really know. experience. The Not Horrible fest Anyways, then the headliner to end comes once a year. Go next time. all headliners, The Urinals played. Summer Student Show

Glass butterflies by Alyssa Ziemba, Glass major, class of 2017.

Cleveland Institute of Art Reinberger Gallery through Aug 5

Cleveland Institute of Art 11610 Euclid Avenue cia.edu/exhibitions

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Forum Thought The Hospital Deal Was Bad? It Gets Worse...Part I by Jared Denman anticipated and the hospital has been When the 2015 LOI was released, tion initially funded with $32M all of In much the same way a small missing budgets.”(3) it blueprinted the plan for the “New which would come from the Cleveland cadre of political and bureaucratic This was noted with concern Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Entity” Clinic and Lakewood Hospital Asso- insiders in the City and the Lakewood at the August 3, 2011 Joint Meeting which included voting rights and a ciation. Lakewood taxpayers would Hospital Association (LHA) were of the Finance Committee which non-compete for health and wellness not have to contribute one dime to actively initiating the process that led eventually led to the formation of the services over $500,000 a year for the the Wellness Foundation’s creation or to the Hospital’s current status as early Select Committee in November 2012 Clinic: operation [emphasis added]... as the beginning of November 2012, it as mentioned above and in turn led The Clinic will be the principal Person of interest listed on the appears that at least a $24.4 million(1) to the Step 2 Committee that hired health care system affiliate of the New website? Dru Siley. slice of the Hospital pie is going to end Subsidium. However, at least as early as Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Entity and will Mere weeks after Lakewoodites up on the plate of a yet-to-be named 2009 the Cleveland Clinic was already have first refusal rights for any health were notified of the LOI, Chair of “New Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Entity” paying money to cover the Hospital’s and wellness program, product, or the Lakewood Active Living Task charged with “supporting community debt as part of the agreement with the service that said entity seeks to offer in Force and Senior Vice President of heath and wellness activities.” The not- City and the LHA and was consulting excess of $500,000 per year in estimated Business Attraction with economic so-surprising-irony? There is evidence with a third party: annual revenue or grant. The Clinic developer Team NEO, Jay Foran gave of bureaucratic jockeying by City [Jeff Jones, CCHS Administration] will have the right to two (2) voting a presentation to Lakewood Hospital officials to ensure that a health and noted that consistent with 2009, members on the annual New Non- Advisory Council on January 1, 2015 wellness non-profit was a component Lakewood Hospital did not meet Profit Tax Exempt Entity’s governing about the goal of the task force and of the developing agreement as a the required minimum for this board, which shall not have more than the progress of their report. The way to siphon funds from the sale of bond covenant and referred the twenty-one (21) members.(6) minutes of that meeting state, “The the Hospital to suspect “economic committee to Footnote 11 where this is Shortly after the release of the LOI Lakewood Active Living Task Force development” interests. Part I covers highlighted. He further noted that the and in response to the formation of the (LALTF) conducted an inventory of the formation of the Active Living resulting required consultant call-in grassroots “Save Lakewood Hospital” ‘active lifestyle’ providers in the City Task Force in the context of the sale engagement has been initiated with group, “Build Lakewood” formedwith of Lakewood... To determine the needs of the Hospital and Part II will cover Navigant Consulting. Navigant will the stated “mission” of wholly of the ‘consumer’ they have performed the Lakewood Active Living Task Force provide their findings for operational supporting the plans laid out in the research from national studies who report and the nature of economic improvements to the Advisory LOI; especially the 6-acres of freed-up have surveyed communities similar to development. Committee of Lakewood Hospital land and the creation of a wellness Lakewood at large [emphasis added].” The first mention in City records Association.(4) foundation. Their website states: Notice that there is no mention of of a “Lakewood Recreation Task Force” While dropping admission rates Imagine if Lakewood had its surveys actually conducted of actual occurred in a draft resolution to the has been cited as the primary cause own version of The Gund Foundation Lakewood residents; an omission in the Council of the Whole from then- of the Hospital’s financial woes by the or The Cleveland Foundation. The data that is also found in the LALTF’s Council President Brian Powers dated Subsidium study, evidence uncovered new Wellness Foundation would be final report released in February of this December 16, 2013: by Marguerite Harkness, CPA also a philanthropic non-profit organiza- continued on page 17 For more than a year, the Mayor indicates the possibility of bookkeeping and I have engaged in informal dis- shadiness. According to Harkness, Importance Of Conducting Busi- cussions with the Superintendent of administrative fees billed to Lakewood the Lakewood City School District and Hospital by CCF for out-of-house ness Needs Analysis To Ensure the previous interim part-time Recre- services such as IT, billing, and supply ation Director regarding the need for chain increased 718% in 12 years.(5) Proper Insurance Coverage better coordination between the City Surprisingly, this is corroborated in of Lakewood and the Lakewood City the same May 2011 meeting mentioned by Mary Bodnar much you pay yourself and how much School District regarding recreation above: “Discussion on the growth If you are one of our commu- you pay all employees the company facilities and programming. Vice Pres- in bad debt ensued with additional nity’s important Lakewood business has. Overhead – the cost of running the ident Madigan and I have also raised discussion regarding movement owners, you need to know how much business including rent, utilities and the topic with the President and Vice from Salaries, wages and benefits to insurance you will require. This can other miscellaneous expenses. President of the School Board. Administrative services reflecting the be overwhelming and challenging. It You should also take into account Interestingly, almost a year ago to reporting relationship changes for is essential that you have the appropri- future trends in Cleveland and the state the day on November 19, 2012 Mayor Medical Records and Patient Access.” ate insurance policy in place, should of our local Lakewood economy as this Michael Summers was appointed as Meanwhile, by at least June 2, 2014 you need to make a claim. Having the may have an impact on your business in Chair of the Select Committee at a the Lakewood Active Living Task Force proper coverages can save a small busi- the future. Once you have compiled these meeting of the LHA Board of Trustees was operational according to the Com- ness a lot of money in the long run. figures, you can then better determine which was held on the heels of a corpo- mittee of the Whole minutes of the Conducting a Business Needs your company’s insurance objectives and rate retreat hosted by the CCHS at the same date where Chris Sinagra Analysis is the first process you should determine what type of insurance plan Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center was unanimously selected to fill a know in evaluating your insurance would be optimal for your business. in Independence.(2) vacancy. This was at least eight months needs. A Business Needs Analysis will The second step for determining The formation of the Select prior to the public notice of the Letter provide you with a better idea of what your insurance needs involves estimat- Committee was the culmination of an Of Intent in January 2015.Approxi- kind and how much insurance would ing your business’ potential for losses. ongoing concern regarding Lakewood mately six months later Director of be the optimum for your type of busi- These includes fire, theft, property Hospital’s financial viability going as Planning and Development Dru Siley ness. Purchasing liability, property damage, an employee’s legal action or far back as 2011 when financial services wrote a letter to the Board of Control and health insurance, in addition to losses due to economic hardship, etc. corporation Moody’s released an requesting $19,500 be awarded to the Worker’s Compensation, can be quite Once you have evaluated your assets update on July 29, 2011 downgrading Cuyahoga County Planning Commis- expensive, so finding out exactly what and liabilities, you will be much bet- the $13 million Series 2003 municipal sion “to provide professional technical coverages and how much of each insur- ter prepared to determine how much bond issued by the City of Lakewood assistance to the Active Living and ance coverage you need is critical. insurance your company will need. on behalf of the LHA from A3 to Baa2, Comprehensive Recreation Citizen’s Evaluating your business is the You will want adequate coverage for “...based on continued significant Task Force.” The money was approved first step. In order for your agent to your assets so make an accurate assess- declines in admissions, large and by the Board of Control on December properly quote your business, you must ment of potential risks to your property escalating operating losses (and 8, 2014 more than two months before accurately analyze the different liabili- to get adequate coverage. negative operating cashflow), and public notice of the LOI. Also of note, ties and assets which directly affect Usually the higher the premium, significant decreases in unrestricted Siley attended a Regular Meeting of the the business. These include: Property the higher amount of coverage, as more cash. Although the hospital has taken Board of Trustees of the LHA on April – all equipment, real estate and other assets will be covered. Making sure you steps to restructure its operations, 16, 2012, 9 months after the formation assets. Business Volume – the amount take into account any high risk factors including closing certain services, of the Select Committee and almost of accounts receivable and the average so all potential risks will be ascertained progress is slower and less than two years before the release of the LOI. cash flow of the business. Salaries – how continued on next page

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Business News YUZU Announces Grand Opening Of New Lakewood Late-Night Concept Global Comfort food served daily for dinner until 2am on Madison Avenue by David Bumba restaurant’s signature menu items such daring twists on classic cocktails—uti- Ireland. Our goal is to create a warmth and YUZU Lakewood (yuzulakewood. as cusabi-panko fries, sake-soaked fried lizing obscure ingredients normally not hospitality beyond your typical bar, utiliz- com) announced the Grand Opening of chicken, seasonal yakitori, as well as rice found in cocktail culture—such as the ing what’s fresh and available to create a their first restaurant, located in Lakewood bowls from around the world. All meat is Bartender’s Blood, an unholy mix of jager, delicious yet affordable dining experience. at 13603 Madison Ave. The 100-seat res- sourced locally from Blue Ribbon Meats. vermouth, fernet branca, crème de cocoa, Open six days a week, YUZU is taurant reflects the core concept of the Dessert is sourced locally from Lake- and Rising Star cold press coffee. Equally located in the heart of the Madison spirit of an Izakaya, Japan’s version of a wood’s own Fear’s Confections and Amy as twisted is our version of the Manhat- Lakewood District at 13603 Madison warm local tavern, with simple, clean Joy Ice Cream. The prices are uniformly tan, Stone & Webster, garnished with an Avenue (next to Lakewood Village Tav- décor, serving yakitori and rice bowls. affordable and we are open late every absinthe-soaked gummi bear. Not all the ern and a block away from Angelo’s), The kitchen hosts a menu that fea- night until 2 a.m. (except Sunday). cocktails are as advanced—our house bar- Lakewood OH 44107. The restaurant is tures fresh, seasonal ingredients and the The cocktail menu features wild and gain The Thrift Store is simply a random open for dinner Monday through Satur- beer in a paper bag with an accompanying day from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. Major credit shot at the bartender’s mercy. The drinks, cards are accepted. Takeout is also avail- like the food, are meant to be affordable. able. Call 440.799.8343 for info, or visit We are not a physical literal transla- www.yuzulakewood.com; you can also tion of an “Izakaya”—our representation follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, is more in the spirit of an updated neigh- and Instagram with the handle yuzulake- borhood bar; much like an Irish bar is to wood

Far West Center Grant Helps Low-Income Persons Receive Mental Health Care continued from page 10 Far West Center is an award- initiatives designed to improve health winning community mental health care quality or delivery, for programs center serving residents of western and that increase access to healthcare to the southwestern Cuyahoga and Lorain underserved or indigent, or for medical Counties through offices in Westlake research. Support for Far West Center’s and Amherst, Ohio. Comic Book Birthday Party services to low-income individuals For more information, call 440- and families is an example of the 835-6212 ext. 230 or email intake@ At My Mind’s Eye Foundation’s leadership and generosity farwestcenter.com. new comic, Ward Comix, at Now That’s by Buzz Kompier in promoting public health care. Are you doing anything on June Class, just a little more east on Detroit. 17th, from 7 PM to 10 PM? Well, you That release party will also feature should be at My Mind’s Eye, for the performances by Real Regular, Tonawa- BY THE TIME YOU FINISH release of The Little Vampire Girl mini ndas, and an extra special band by the BY THE TIME YOU FINISH comic. The first 30 people at the door name of Loud Muffins, and original will receive an original sketch. The art from the comic will be showcased READING THIS, YOU’LL BE party also features some great DJs: DJ as well. Come see some cool music and Fishtruck, DJ Wampus Cat, and Count cool art, buy a comic, and hang out THAT MUCH CLOSER Birdbrain (who will be playing an all there too, starting at around 9 PM. vampire-related set!). Come buy a My Mind’s Eye is at 16010 Detroit TO RETIREMENT. comic and hang out for a while. Ave. in Lakewood, at the corner of As a rule of thumb, we’re the type believed there’s no such thing as Detroit and Cranford. And hey, when you’re done at to stress the importance of a slow planning too early. Thanks to the MME, another local artist, Nathan ...Now That’s Class! is at 11213 and steady approach. However, in rigorously disciplined, thoughtful Ward, is releasing the debut issue of his Detroit Ave., between W. 112 and W. 114. this case, the ability to process we’ve employed speed-read may prove from day one, Raymond modestly beneficial to James advisors have Proper Insurance Coverage you. Because the sooner helped countless clients you finish, the sooner reach the finish line obtaining the right amount of insurance continued from previous page you’ll be reminded of with the necessary While we find the strutting for your business is crucial. One way an for your business. 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Lakewood Living Saving Lakewood’s History, Love And Respect Is The Way by Jim O’Bryan While the Westtown CDC works to save their local theater, the Variety, we lost most of ours, only the historic Phantasy Theater still stands for the time being.

As remembered from this photo, the last time it was turned on. Photo taken at the exact minute, the last showing of a movie was started.

Within the month, they had the sign lit up.

Theater sign. Detroit Theater. The second sign has been sitting Thank you to Sitech Inc. which on my porch as I looked for a proper helped to save the signs, and the green home for it. I asked the Historical tiles that made up the ticket window. Society, and LakewoodAlive, neither Thank you to Mickey Krivosh, family seemed willing to take the 14’ one and crew, especially Bing for helping piece sign, and both doubted they on such short notice, and following Courtesy of Westown CDC The day it all became “history.” had funds to rebuild it. So slowly with through. As they always have, year the help of Glen Palmer at Lakewood after year after year. Thank you to Glen A few of us have worked to keep Hardware, we got the some of the old, Palmer, and everyone at Lakewood some of Lakewood’s historical high- hard-to-find items we needed, work- Hardware for their deep knowledge of lights that have been cast aside, ing with friends at Brilliant Signs and old stuff, and fundamental electric- unloved and rejected. There are vir- AGS Graphics, we were able to rebuild, ity. Thank you to Dave Slife, for so tual Lakewood museums all over retube, and get the sign changed from many things but this time, helping me town, not just at Lakewood Historical 220 electrical power, to 110. Finally, with not having to buy a $100 drill bit Society, which is the chief collector of with some borrowed tools from Slife from Glen at Lakewood Hardware for Lakewood History and deserves all of Heating and Cooling, and Dave Slife 1 hole. Glen offered me his, but that our support. However in many yards, and Glen Palmer’s knowledge base, we seemed rude, so I dragged Slife Heat- gardens, and even offices, you can were able to finish the project in time ing and Cooling in, which brought see bricks from schools torn down, Off they head on their trip to their new old stained glass, lamps, pews from homes. churches, popcorn machines, even furniture and fireplaces that helped define many a historical moment in Lakewood and nearby. A per- fect example is the fireplace at Vosh, which many of us remember as the fireplace from the Lakewood Coun- try Club. Purchased and restored by Lakewood’s #1 entertainment entre- preneur Mickey Krivosh and Bing. But as we are talking theaters and history, and the Lakewood Historical Society is celebrating its 7th Annual National One was given to Mickey, who promised Historic Preservation Month, we give to refurbish, and keep it up where the you the saving of the historic Detroit public could see it.

The second sign recently refurbished and displayed in all its front porch glory.

for National Historic Preservation help from everyone there, along with Month! a free cheeseburger! Thank you to the Matt Fish of Melt, has offered neighbors that have continued to push to give it a home, but is unwill- for the renovation and have signed off ing to promise it will always stay in on this porch art. Thank you to the Lakewood, though he is committed to many people that have helped, talked, the city. So it certainly looks like we asked, or told us about what the sign WINE BAR & RETAIL WINE STORE might be close to finding it a pretty meant to them. And as always thank permanent home. If anyone knows you to Deb O’Bryan, who has been a Stop in for a glass, bottle, or case! of any place where it could go, and complete partner in so many of these Gift baskets, accessories, tastings, stay for a long long time, drop the projects, and tolerates so much, you private events for up to 46 guests. Lakewood Observer a note, and we are the best. will be happy to talk with them, to see One more project from all of our Now Open in our New Location! if it can be worked out. Until then the hearts to your eyes and memory. In Westwood Town Center two signs are three blocks from each peace/lovepeace/love 21629 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River 44116 other for your viewing pleasure and as Jim O’Bryan - Publisher, LO 216-712-6400 • www.westshorewine.com a reminder what fun we all had at the

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Lakewood Living Neighborhood Leadership Development Program Seeks 2016 Applicants by Sandra Kluk youth; work on environmental issues was not aware of and really made me NLDP graduate has ongoing access Are you a passionate, committed and work with the homeless and those think a little more comprehensively to the services of a Program Coach. Clevelander dedicated to taking facing re-entry. They enrich their about how the initiatives I was working NLDP coaches give advice and support an active role in improving your communities through arts and culture on connected to the larger community. tailored to the needs of the participant. community? Could you use help and advocate for housing rights. NLDP was definitely an important The 15 sessions take place on enhancing your leadership skills? Graduates have access to a network knowledge, character, friendship, Saturdays at Trinity Commons at The Neighborhood Leadership of community leaders and can join network and capacity building 2230 Euclid Avenue beginning August Development Program is a free efforts with others in their project experience that made me much more 27. For more information and an community engagement training work. aware of our community and the issues application, visit www.nldpcleveland. program for residents of Cleveland, As one NLDP graduate from we face and opportunities for positive com or call 216-776-6172. The deadline and its inner ring suburbs, who are Lakewood put it … change.” for applications is August 1. working on projects within the City of “Not only did NLDP provide me -Michael Christoff Cleveland. with really important capacity building Practitioners in areas such as NLDP was established in 2006 by opportunities, but it connected nonprofit management, marketing, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel me more deeply to the Cleveland program planning, fundraising and Foundation and is directed by former community in ways that I don’t organizational leadership are NLDP Cleveland mayor, Michael White. think many other programs could. It presenters and facilitators. Each year 20 committed exposed me to issues and efforts that I Every NLDP participant and individuals are chosen for the program. NLDP participants and graduates are from diverse backgrounds and range in age from their 20’s to 60’s. Their Solstice Step It Up interests and pursuits are similarly diverse.NLDP currently has 166 Challenge graduates who are actively working to improve life in their communities. by Andrea Anderson diabetes, obesity and other lifestyle- NLDP graduates come from all Last year, the City of Lakewood related ailments. Since the Summer different backgrounds and work on really stepped it up in enhancing our Solstice is June 20 and this is the first a variety of issues. They build and community by installing the Solstice summer that the Solstice Steps are open, maintain community gardens and Steps in Lakewood Park. Not only is it seemed only natural to create a fitness work in community development it a creative use of our shoreline, but challenge around this event. organizations; they support it provides a destination for people to For the week of June 20-25, I invite homeowners through financial literacy gather and furthers our small town feel. you to participate in the Solstice Step It programs, teach computer skills As a health coach, I’m constantly Up Challenge. During this week, I will to residents and build playgrounds looking for fun ways to encourage people provide you with suggested workouts for children. NLDP graduates are to step up their fitness + nutrition habits that incorporate steps, clean eating community activists, they work with in an effort to fight against heart disease, meal plans, fun mini-challenges along with health tips and encouragement. Your mission will be to get to the Solstice Steps as your schedule allows Thought The Hospital Deal Was during that week and participate to the best of your ability. To also support our Bad? It Gets Worse...Part I local businesses, I will award prizes to continued from page 14 (1) “Letter of Intent Among the top three participants. year. the Cleveland Clinic, Lakewood You must have a Facebook account Takeaways? In 2011, after years of Hospital Association, and Lakewood to participate since the challenge is making good on the City’s municipal Hospital Foundation Regarding the hosted through a private Facebook bonds,the Clinic began eyeing the exits. Future of Health Care Services to The group page. To join or to ask questions, Questions regarding how and when Lakewood Community,” 14 Jan 2015, please message me through my the Hospital began tanking- including Sec. II(C)-(D). Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ outright mismanagement or unloading (2) Lakewood Hospital wildberrycoach by Thursday, June 16 debt from other hospitals to Lakewood Association , “Special Meeting of the and I will provide you with details on Hospital’s balance sheet in the form of Board of Trustees,” 19 Nov 2012, 1. how to sign up. administrative costs- are still at-large. (3) Moody’s Investor’s Service At around the same time, City appa- “Rating Update:Moody’s Downgrades ratchiks who were aware of Lakewood Bond Rating for Lakewood Hospital Hospital’s financial straits initiated Association (OH) to Baa2 From A3; conversations with “economic devel- Negative Outlook Maintained.” opment” suits behind closed doors (4) Cleveland Clinic Health about a health and wellness/recreation System-West Region and Lakewood non-profit that would be seeded with Hospital Association , “Minutes of $24.4 million of proceeds from the the Joint Meeting of the Finance Hospital deal- essentially the LHA in Committees,” 4 May 2011, 1. everything but name. At least $19,500 (5) Young, Kevin. “Missing of taxpayer money was spent on the Millions: A Reminder That Lakewood Lakewood Active Living Task Force Hospital Was Profitable” Lakewood report that reached conclusions based Observer [Lakewood, OH] 24 May on cherry-picked data by predomi- 2016: 16. nantly surveying recreation providers, (6) “Letter of Intent Among the citizens with a clear conflict of interest, Cleveland Clinic, Lakewood Hospital and using a sample size that is not sta- Association, and Lakewood Hospital tistically significant. For what reason? Foundation Regarding the Future of I can think of $24.4 million of them. Health Care Services to The Lakewood Pick up the next issue of the Observer Community,” 14 Jan 2015, Sec. II(D). for Part II.

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Lakewood Living LakewoodAlive To Hold “Knowing Your Home: Solar 101” Workshop On June 11 by Matt Bixenstine what solar power actually looks like The sun is gigantic, bright and in practice.” ever-present. What can homeowners The City of Lakewood purchased do to harness the power of this fiery the property at 2147 Dowd Avenue sphere in the sky serving as Earth’s in 2013 and has since converted the most important source of energy? former four-unit apartment complex LakewoodAlive will shed light into a single-family home powered on energy derived from the sun by electricity from the sun. With during the latest installment of its assistance from LakewoodAlive, the home educational workshop series. city has succeeded with establishing “Knowing Your Home: Solar 101” energy efficiency at the property, takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on installing solar panels anticipated to Saturday, June 11, at a private residence save a future homeowner thousands at 2147 Dowd Avenue in Lakewood’s of dollars in electricity costs over the Historic Birdtown Neighborhood. course of the next several decades. A representative from Bold Now in its third year, Alternatives – the largest solar installer LakewoodAlive’s “Knowing Your based in Northeast Ohio – will be on Home” educational series is committed hand to share expertise regarding best Solar panels adorn the home at 2147 Dowd Avenue where “Knowing Your Home: to helping Lakewoodites maintain practices for solar power utilization Solar 101” will take place. the city’s beautiful yet aging housing and the advantages arising from stock. The workshops explore home this renewable resource. Workshop friendliness to the potential for long- questions and determine if solar maintenance practices empowering attendees can expect to learn all about term energy cost savings. Not only power represents a viable option for Lakewood residents to tackle necessary solar power and the process involved is solar energy natural as a source of your home,” said Allison Urbanek, repairs and improvements. in transforming sunlight into energy power to generate electricity, but it’s LakewoodAlive’s Housing Outreach Join LakewoodAlive for “Knowing production. also sustainable and requires little Director. “Since the home where Your Home: Solar 101” on June 11 and The benefits associated with solar maintenance. ‘Solar 101’ will take place is equipped discover how the sun might play a energy range from increased home “This workshop serves as with solar panels, workshop larger role in your summer than you valuation to improved environmental an excellent opportunity to ask attendees will be able to visualize ever thought possible. State Championship Weekend For Lakewood continued from page 7 He finished tenth in the competition, Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. ESPN congratulations. The Rangers received earning a top ten finish for the second was most recently in Lakewood to televise state runner-up medals in a postgame time in two years. Toole finished 12th St. Edward’s 2014 opening football game. ceremony, capping off a winning season. in the girls competition, reaching - LHS boys basketball program is CLARE TOOLE’S REALLY BIG a height of 11 feet. Her attempt at hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, June DAY 11’6” was agonizingly close, but not 11 from 6-8pm at Around the Corner. Friday, May 27 was a much quite enough. Toole will continue A $20 donation covers pizza, wings, anticipated day for the seniors at her pole vaulting career next year at and draft beverages. Funds raised Lakewood High School. Their graduation the University of Akron. The pair, will help provide camps, clinics, and ceremony was held at 7 p.m. at Lakewood which have set many records at LHS, shootouts for the team. Tickets will be Civic Auditorium, culminating their will be missed. Not only do they have available at the door. four years at the school. For one LHS great talent, but their work ethic was - LHS construction is on schedule, senior, the day was even more special. great motivation for the other team which means the new gym should be Senior pole vaulter Clare Toole, members. open in fall 2017. The basketball teams a district champion in her event, ESPN, HOOPS, and OTHER will use Harding Middle School for one qualified to compete at the OHSAA NOTES more season before returning home to

regionals at Amherst Steele High Photo by William DiMascio - ESPN will return to First Federal Bunts Road School. The catch? Her event was Lakewood Stadium on Saturday, August - LHS was unable to field a boys scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on May 27, Clare Toole with her parents Stephanie 27 to broadcast the St. Edward football rugby team this season due to the lack right before her graduation ceremony. Toole (LHS Girls Track & Field Coach) opener against Pine-Richland High of a head coach. However, it hopes to be So while the rest of her classmates were and Kevin Toole. School. Pine-Richland is located in back on the field in 2017. putting on their caps and gowns, Toole was competing for one of four spots LHS POLE VAULTERS COMPETE in the state championship field. She AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS was successful, finishing fourth and Lakewood senior pole vaulters earning a trip to Columbus. It was the Clare Toole and Jimmy Toner both realization of a goal she has held since qualified to compete at the OHSAA sophomore year. State Championship Finals on June 4rd After waiting about an hour to at Ohio State University. Toner qualified receive her medal, Clare faced a a 26.7 by jumping 15’3” (a new school record) mile ride back to Lakewood to attend her at the regional competition in Amherst. graduation ceremony. She made it with Toole also qualified at Amherst, just seconds to spare. “When I finally finishing fourth in the girls competition. made it to graduation my row was about The duo of Toner and Toole have known to be called so I made it right in time to each other for years. “We have been best walk across stage,” she recalls. There was friends since 4th grade,” says Toole, no time to change clothes, though….so “So to have this amazing opportunity she wore her track uniform under the for both of us to travel down to states cap and gown. At the end of the evening, together just makes me so happy.” Photo by Alex Belisle she was officially both a state qualifier Toner competed first in Columbus, and a LHS graduate. Not a bad day. as the boys competition began at noon. LHS Girls Rugby team posing with their State Runner Up medals.

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Lakewood Living LakewoodAlive’s Blossoms Program Blooms In Downtown Lakewood by Matt Bixenstine Garden Center owner Paul Bilyk, anchor businesses in Downtown It’s a welcome sight in the heart who coordinates the Blossoms Lakewood have faithfully participated of the city each June. Stroll along Program with a grower, the in the program for many years. Detroit Avenue through Downtown materials were dropped off at the “From a visual standpoint, the Lakewood these days and you can’t Lakewood City Center Plaza on flower boxes add some color and help but notice an additional splash May 31. There, Haber was joined by enhance the storefronts here in the of greenery and color enhancing the Bilyk, fellow volunteer Paula Reed downtown district,” said Dan Stroup, district’s vibrancy. and LakewoodAlive employees to Co-Owner of Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar. Begonias and impatiens dot distribute completed flower boxes to “We’ve been really pleased to have this urban landscape, creating a program participants. the opportunity to participate in this more appealing commercial district Haber’s team of 15 volunteers program.” and complementing the array of waters the flower three times per week downtown storefronts. Now in throughout the summer, and First its 10th year, LakewoodAlive’s Federal Lakewood assists with storing Blossoms Program has resulted the water stands the rest of the year. in the addition of 51 flower boxes “It’s really gratifying for us to for 2016 – the most boxes yet – be able to help beautify the city,” stretching east-to-west along Detroit Haber said. “But if not for the massive Avenue from Barton Senior Center effort and cooperation by a group to Cerny Shoes. Volunteers Kathy Haber (front) and of volunteers, none of this would be The Blossoms Program is Paula Reed water flowers along the possible.” designed to help Downtown southside of Detroit Avenue. Since the northside of Detroit Lakewood merchants make their Avenue typically has significant sun storefronts more inviting and resident of the City of Lakewood exposure, these merchants receive attractive. LakewoodAlive partnered – has coordinated the Blossoms begonias, which thrive in a warm, with Lakewood Garden Center to Program since 2007. What started as urban setting. Conversely, the shadier provide an opportunity for merchants hanging baskets that proved difficult southside of the street lends itself to to purchase newly-designed and to water has evolved into flower boxes New Guinea impatiens, which are professionally-planted Earth Box featuring built-in water reservoirs tolerant of both sun and shade. planters with flowers appropriate for significantly reducing watering The success of LakewoodAlive’s the sun/shade needs of each location. requirements. Blossoms Program has enticed several A team of 15 volunteers will water the “We are pleased to introduce the Flyers are sent to downtown merchants outside the downtown flowers three times per week through- 10th consecutive year of our popular merchants each January inviting district to purchase flower boxes on out the summer to keep them looking and successful Blossoms Program,” them to participate in the Blossoms their own. Meanwhile, many longtime vibrant. said Ian Andrews, Executive Director Program, which includes the rental of LakewoodAlive. “This volunteer- of flower boxes and stands, the driven beautification service offered planting of flowers, consistent to Downtown Lakewood merchants watering throughout the summer is consistent with LakewoodAlive’s and the pickup and storage of Dear Valued Customers of dedicated mission to foster and all items come fall. Then Haber sustain vibrant neighborhoods in spearheads facilitation of the India Garden and Namaste, Lakewood.” program shortly after Memorial Day Thank you Lakewood for your support and Longtime LakewoodAlive each year. volunteer Kathy Haber – a 37-year With assistance from Lakewood patronage in making India Garden and Namaste India Garden your favorite

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