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Volume 7, Issue 25, December 13, 2011 Lakewood City School District Treasurer Search Down To Three Quality Candidates by Christine Gordillo Treasurer, Perry Local Schools; The new treasurer will replace The Lakewood City School and Timothy J. Penton, Trea- Richard Berdine, who in District Board of Education, surer, Whitehall City Schools. June announced his resigna- which is seeking to replace its The Board will conduct second tion as of December 31, 2012. current treasurer, has narrowed interviews with the three final- The incoming treasurer, who its candidate field to three ists on Thursday, Dec. 15. begins work on August 1, 2012, finalists: Teresa L. Emmer- The Board plans to have will work closely with the ling, Treasurer, Massillon City the new treasurer under con- current treasurer to ensure a Schools; Lewis E. Galante, tract by December 31, 2011. smooth transition. The University Of Akron Lakewood Wants To Be Your University

by Andrew Harant getting a university. Classes January 9 in the recently refur- photo by Jay Foran After years of feeling like at the brand-new University bished Bailey Building at the a college town, Lakewood is of Akron Lakewood begin on intersection of Detroit Avenue From left to right: Strachan, Foran, and Quayle and Warren Road. Lakewood United Methodist Church With the final touches Presents A Festive Christmas Concert being added to the facility, Local LSA Grads Key such as splashes of Akron’s by Anne Palomaki oboe and English horn. Glenn blue and gold colors, signage, To National Champion Several Lakewood High Wilkerson, a student at Univ. and computers, years of vision graduates and students will of Akron will play the violin. and planning have come to Soccer Team by Jay Foran nament. The victory marked perform Christmas music Mary Beth Donahoe, a LHS fruition. Community lead- Three local boys who got the Internationals’ third shut- for all to enjoy on Sunday, graduate and student at Ohio ers, envisioning the economic their start in soccer thanks to out of the finals after posting December 18 at 3:30 p.m. at Northern majoring in musi- impact of a university presence, the Lakewood Soccer Associa- a 3-0 win over Ironbound Lakewood United Method- cal theater, and Katie Staskus, sought an alternative mecha- tion (LSA) were key members Soccer Club of Newark, New ist Church located at 15700 a LHS graduate and student at nism for higher education of the Cleveland Internationals Jersey and a 1-0 win over Detroit Avenue. This concert The Conservatory at Baldwin within Lakewood. University Soccer Club U12 boys Super-Y Fredericksburg Area Soccer is for everyone including fam- Wallace majoring in voice per- leaders noted Lakewood’s dem- League team that won the pres- Association of Virginia in ear- ilies and children. No tickets formance will sing Christmas onstrated support for education tigious North American Finals lier match play. Internationals are needed. There will be a free music. Andy Peng, a student and the arts among many other in Tampa, Florida December also posted a 2-1 win over an will offering taken. at LHS will play the violin. assets. UA Lakewood Direc- 2 – 6. Brennan Foran, David “all star” West Pines, Florida Megan Denman, a LHS There will be an opportunity tor and Lakewoodite Suzanne Quayle, and Daniel Strachan team during the semi-finals, graduate who received a degree for everyone to join in singing Metelko said in terms of higher formed their early interest and a win which went to overtime from The Conservatory at favorite Christmas carols. education, “For years, money passion for soccer through match play and penalty kicks Baldwin Wallace and a master's There is ample free park- has flowed out of Lakewood. LSA’s recreation and travel pro- for a final winning decision in degree from Univ. of Akron ing west and north of the University of Akron is investing grams, before moving on to the favor of the Internationals. will be the organist. Jonathan church. The church is handi- in Lakewood.” Internationals premier pro- The North American Snyder, a LHS graduate and cap accessible with an elevator The investment in tech- gram to further advance their finals, featuring more than student at Temple University near the Summit Avenue door. nology and state-of-the-art skills and level of competition. 130 boys' and girls’ teams and Conservatory will play the All are welcome! equipment is quite visible. Lakewood residents Foran nearly 2,500 players, was the Three classrooms and a con- and Strachan attend Harding culmination of the Super-Y ference room exhibit distance Sale On The Grounds Middle School while Quayle League summer season, which learning and video conferenc- resides in the nearby West included more than 700 teams ing capabilities. The facility also Park area of Cleveland and from U-12 to U-17 competing features a community room, attends Messiah Lutheran in six regions across the U.S. computer lab with 24 PCs, a School in Fairview Park. Nota- and Canada. In July, the Inter- testing lab and a student lounge. bly, the three former LSA nationals boys finished first in In addition to serving students, players represent the largest the Midwest Division with a these spaces are available for single community contribu- 7-1-1 record, qualifying them businesses and community tion to the 18 member team. for the finals in Tampa, Florida. organizations to host meetings Other players on the team are The 2011 Internationals and events. from communities through- Champion Super-Y team was UA Lakewood hopes to out Northeast Ohio including coached by Louie Nanchoff, reach out to Lakewood’s orga- North Canton, Chagrin Falls, former Professional Soccer nizations and institutions, as Westlake, Aurora and Erie, Player, and member of the U.S. well as other colleges in the Pennsylvania. National Team (including the area. “We’re not here to be a U.S. Olympic team and World photo by Paula Reed The Internationals team competitor; we’re here to be clinched the championship Cup Team), former University a collaborator,” said Metelko. with a 2-0 victory over the New of Akron standout player and Chris and Mark Brinich pose with the papier-mache Santa Claus UA Lakewood has already Jersey Rangers, a team that had co-founder of the Internation- they just purchased at the Lakewood Historical Society Christmas gone undefeated in the tour- als Soccer Club. Sale on the Grounds. continued on page 16 Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 7, Issue 25 December 13, 2011

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Dec. 14, Wednesday Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor ket & Screw Factory Open Studio. Dec. 29, Thursday Dreamcoat The Last Minute Market is a wonderfully CCLAS Guest Bartender Fundraiser at Bike Lakewood Community Meeting 7:30 PM unique, one-day shopping destination with Around the Corner 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Beck Center for the Arts more than 65 artists and craftspeople from 7:00 PM - Close Main Library, 15425 Detroit Avenue Mackey Main Stage Cleveland and our talented friends from across Around the Corner, 18616 Detroit Avenue the rust belt region. In addition, artists whose Come discuss the newly released Bicycle Master 17801 Detroit Avenue Once again, CCLAS is hosting a charity fundraiser studios are in the building will open their doors Plan with your fellow Lakewood cyclists. Learn what Back by popular demand! Many original cast event at one of Lakewood’s favorite bars, Around to offer a peek at their workspace and an op- Lakewood is doing to become more bike friendly city members return for this encore presentation of last the Corner. portunity to purchase their work. Don’t miss and share some of your own ideas too! season’s smash hit.Beck Center continues its holi- Come join us and toast to a successful year for CCLAS this Market! Nearly every form of art and craft day tradition of fine family entertainment with this and the Lakewood Animal Shelter - from the large will be represented. humorous retelling of the biblical story of Joseph of capital improvement donation to the many spayed LHS Choral Winter Concert The Umami Moto food truck will also be on hand to Canaan. Center stage will be awash with a rainbow and neutered animals that found fur-ever homes! 7:30 PM keep you fueled for shopping. Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd. of colors in this rollicking musical, complete with a Board members and CCLAS supporters have vol- rousing children’s chorus, an amazing light show, unteered their time to host the evening as guest Directed by Dr. Lisa Hanson, the concert will feature Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor the Symphonic Mixed Choir, Symphonic Treble Choir, buoyant choreography, splashy costumes, and mu- bartender. Dreamcoat Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Vive L’Four. The sical stylings that appeal to all tastes—from Mar- We’ll be in the large back room - purrfect for celebrat- 2:30 PM concert will begin with the traditional candlelight leyesque reggae to spurslapping country western to ing the holidays with big groups of friends! Beck Center for the Arts processional in the house of the auditorium. Some of an Elvis channeling pharaoh. Tickets will sell fast for Email [email protected] the songs to be featured include Rutter’s Candlelight this holiday favorite - including a special New Year’s Mackey Main Stage, 17801 Detroit Avenue Carol, The Holly and the Ivy, In The Bleak Midwinter, Eve performance. Call for specific performance dates Back by popular demand! Many original cast mem- Dec. 31, Saturday, Silver Bells, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and Walk- and times. bers return for this encore presentation of last season’s smash hit.Beck Center continues its Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor ing in a Winter Wonderland. Dreamcoat Dec. 17, Saturday holiday tradition of fine family entertainment with this humorous retelling of the biblical 7:30 PM Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corp Dec. 15, Thursday story of Joseph of Canaan. Center stage will Beck Center for the Arts (LCAC) Food Drive packing food/ delivering Late Night Thursdays on Madison Avenue be awash with a rainbow of colors in this rol- Mackey Main Stage, 17801 Detroit Avenue 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM licking musical, complete with a rousing chil- Back by popular demand! Many original cast The holiday shopping season is upon us! To make Lakewood Masonic Temple (15300 Detroit Ave) dren’s chorus, an amazing light show, buoyant members return for this encore presentation of last it easier for people to buy local and support area back parking lot (outside) choreography, splashy costumes, and musical season’s smash hit.Beck Center continues its holi- businesses, many of the businesses along Madison The Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation will stylings that appeal to all tastes—from Mar- day tradition of fine family entertainment with this Avenue will be open late on Thursdays! distribute 300 bags of food to families in need leyesque reggae to spurslapping country west- humorous retelling of the biblical story of Joseph of Tons of places to visit: Salons, shops, restaurants, art this holiday season. We need your help! ern to an Elvis channeling pharaoh. Tickets will Canaan. Center stage will be awash with a rainbow galleries and more! Bagging perishable foods and delivering to house- sell fast for this holiday favorite - including a of colors in this rollicking musical, complete with a More information can be found on the Madison Av- holds throughout Lakewood. Outside, so dress warm special New Year’s Eve performance. Call for rousing children’s chorus, an amazing light show, enue Merchant’s Association Facebook page, www. and bring your biggest car. specific performance dates and times. buoyant choreography, splashy costumes, and mu- facebook.com/MAMALakewood sical stylings that appeal to all tastes—from Mar- Breakfast With Santa Dec. 26, Monday leyesque reggae to spurslapping country western to LHS Orchestras Winter Concert 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM an Elvis channeling pharaoh. Tickets will sell fast for Beginner’s Yoga Classes 7:30 PM United Methodist Church in Lakewood this holiday favorite - including a special New Year’s 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd. Children will enjoy a breakfast, games, and a craft Eve performance. Call for specific performance dates 1381 Bunts Road, 4th Floor Tickets: $3, $2 students & $1 seniors with their families. and times. Children will get to meet Santa and his helper and “The Inn” at Lakewood Senior Campus has two be- ginner’s yoga class offerings every Monday! Dec. 16, Friday receive a treat from Santa. 5th Annual Adults: $5 Class times are 5:30-6:30pm & 6:45-7:45pm. Burning Monkey Festival Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corp Classes are led by local yoga instructor, Marcia Hud- Children(3-8) : $5 And Cotilion Ball (LCAC) Food Drive gel, CYT, RYT Under 3: FREE 6pm - 3am 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Classes are $10 to drop in and every 4th class is free! 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Lakewood Health Care Dr. Esselstyn And Wife, Ann, Teach Heart Disease Reversal At Live Well Lakewood Event by Gary Pritts eventually kill 70% of the patients. Esselstyn’s Heart Disease Reversal Diet: On November 19, 2011, Dr. The second pillar of the treat- Caldwell “Es” Esselstyn, Jr. shared his ment is to repair the damage. Esselstyn Do Eat research and experience with a capacity explained the physiology of the arter- • Vegetables – leafy green, root, red, green, purple, orange, crowd of nearly 400 people at Lakewood ies, in particular the inner lining, the yellow and all others except avocado Baptist Church on how to prevent and “endothelium.” Green leafy vegetables, • Legumes – beans, peas and lentils of all varieties reverse heart disease with diet alone. in particular, stimulate the endo- • Whole Grains – bread, pasta, and other products that Dr. Esselstyn, retired after a 35-year thelium to create the essential and have no added fat distinguished career as a surgeon and amazing gas, nitric oxide (NO), which • All fruits researcher at The Cleveland Clinic, reduces friction, allows the arteries has completed 20 years of compelling to expand and increases blood flow, Do Not Eat research on reversing heart disease. reduces inflammation, decreases high • Do not eat anything with a mother or a face According to Dr. Esselstyn, heart dis- blood pressure, and prevents addi- (no meat, poultry, fish, or eggs) ease is a “toothless, paper tiger.” Even tional clogging. Eating a plant-based • No dairy products patients with severe, advanced coro- diet with lots of green leafy vegetables • No eggs, no egg whites nary artery disease can reverse their is like “putting water on the fire.” He • No oil of any kind – not a drop. That means no olive oil. disease with diet alone, and even make encouraged five servings a day. That’s • No nuts, no coconut, no avocado. themselves “heart attack proof.” right – five. Dr. Esselstyn shared the science With this treatment, heart disease and research that show persuasively symptoms are reduced or eliminated in that the Western diet, rich in meat, two to three weeks. of the program -- offering cooking This event was sponsored by Live dairy and added fats, is the primary Esselstyn acknowledged that some suggestions to incorporate kale, collard Well Lakewood, a grass-roots, commu- cause of heart disease. He cited star- call this treatment “extreme” or “radi- greens, beet greens, bok choy, romaine nity organization that promotes healthy, tling studies showing that virtually all cal.” On the other hand, according to lettuce and other green leafy vegetables active living. Mayor Mike Summers, Americans aged 20+ already have some the Center for Disease Control, heart into daily menus; gave tips on read- Lakewood Baptist Pastor Jonathan degree of clogged arteries. disease kills one of every 4 Ameri- ing food labels; recommended oatmeal Glass-Riley, and Live Well Lakewood His treatment, backed by 20 years cans, is the leading cause of death, and varieties for breakfast; and encour- co-founder Paula Reed welcomed the of his medical research, is the Heart costs the nation $316 billion in health aged all to take advantage of the heart crowd. Nature’s Bin distributed heart- Disease Reversal Diet. It eliminates services, medications and lost pro- healthy products offered by Nature’s healthy food samples. More info on Dr. the meat, dairy, and fat that clog and ductivity. Perhaps that is extreme for Bin like no-oil hummus, nutritional Esselstyn and his treatment approach damage the arteries. In his words, a disease which does not even exist in yeast and Luna Burgers. She brought to can be found on his website, www. “stop pouring gasoline on the fire.” parts of the world that eat a plant-based life the bounty, richness, and delights heartattackproof.com. More info on He cautions that “moderation kills.” diet. of eating her husband’s proven, dis- Live Well Lakewood’s future events: Traditional medical therapies that pro- Dr. Esselstyn introduced his wife, ease-reversing diet. www.livewelllakewood.org. mote moderation in eating (and drugs, Ann Crile Esselstyn, the granddaughter stents, and surgery) merely slow the of Dr. Crile, one of the Cleveland Clinic Win $100,000 or one of 39 other progression of the disease which will founders. She explained the “how to” All proceeds to benefit the great prizes. Heart Centers at Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran Hospitals. 1 Grand Prize: 17 $2,500 Cash $100,000 18 5-day trip for 2 24-month lease: four to Walt Volvo C70 Disney World Convertible 19 5-day Golf Arranged by Package for two Westside Automotive Group to Orlando’s Hyatt Grand 3 24-month lease: Cypress Mazda CX7 Arranged by 20 $2,000 Cash Westside Automotive Group 21 100 assorted wines 4 $10,000 Cash 22 $1,500 5 Harley-Davidson Landscaping Straight Motorcycle Makeover Arranged by Donated by Lake Erie F R O M T H E Davey Tree Harley-Davidson 6 European 23 $1,500 Cash Mediterranean 24 Weekend Heart Cruise for two, Getaway for two from Barcelona, to New York City Spain 25 3-night trip for Saturday, February 11, 2012 7 $5,000 Cash two to Las Vegas 8 7-night all- 26 $1,500 Cash inclusive trip 27 Treadmill for two to and Workout Early Bird Raffles: Two $1,000 winners Cancun, Mexico Essentials Dr. Esselstyn presents at Live Well Lakewood event . The first raffle will be drawn from entries Donated by Dr. E. Dean Nukta received by December 16, 2011. 28 $1,000 Cash The second raffle will be drawn from entries 9 Fur jacket 29 $1,000 Travel Arranged by Voucher Lakewood Volunteers Offer Inspiration received by January 13, 2012. Fur Allure All early bird winners will be eligible for 10 7-day trip for two 30 Weekend by Maggie Fraley prizes to be drawn at the event. to Waikiki, Getaway for two Kathy Haber and her husband, Ken Haber, recipients of the Key to the City at Hawaii to Chicago 31 $1,000 Cash the Mayor’s Ball shared some thoughts with the LO on the importance of volun- Raffle tickets can be purchased 11 18k White Gold Diamond 32 46-inch teering, as 2011 ends. These inspiring thoughts from two hard-working volunteers, for $100 each or 3 for $200. Earrings HDTV Television Arranged by who do so much more than just talk, can motivate us as we think about making our Rivchun Jewelers 33 $1,000 Cash For more information or to register, 12 $3,000 Cash 34 Apple iPad own New Year’s resolutions! visit www.straightfromtheheartevent.org 13 7-night Canadian 35 Nook E-Reader Kathy enthusiastically replied to our question about the importance of volun- or call 216.476.7061. Cruise for two, & iPod teering by saying:”Lakewood is the perfect example of how dedicated volunteers from New York 36 $1,000 Cash 14 Tourmaline and 37 Laptop Computer work together creating this wonderful community we share. When you have an Diamond Ring Arranged by 38 $1,000 Cash army of volunteers coming together, great things are accomplished at no additional Rivchun Jewelers 39 Sony Blu-Ray expense, these hours of service are invaluable to every organization. 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Lakewood City News Council Rejects Liquor License Transfer In Light Of Prosecution The December 5, 2011 Council by Christopher Bindel from Cuyahoga County. The money meeting was called to order at 7:30 would be used to contract for services P.M. by Council President Mary Lou- save a lot of money and resources. from the business.” Council referred that would create an interface that ise Madigan. She then gave the floor to A substitute version of the ordi- the ordinance to the Planning Com- would make integration of informa- Councilman Tom Bullock (Ward II) to nance was submitted to replace the one mission for consideration. tion possible between Lakewood’s HTE discuss the first item on the agenda. originally on the docket. The changes Next Law Director Kevin But- and the County’s CRIS information Councilman Bullock read a report in the substitute version include nam- ler asked Council to pass a resolution systems. This would allow information from the Public Works Committee ing the Director of Public Works rescinding their approval of a liquor sharing and make both the city and the regarding an ordinance he introduced or their designee as responsible for license transfer application made by county more efficient. that would more clearly regulate the enforcement, requiring all compost the Evans Investment Group I, for Council referred the resolution to proper use of composting. He said bins be accessible from three sides and the UPM gas station at the corner of the Public Safety Committee for con- that his goal with this ordinance was that the bins are not allowed in front Baxterly and Madison. Council origi- sideration. to responsibly expand the use of com- or side yards or within five feet of any nally approved of the application for Coming to the end of the agenda posting by making the rules clear to property line. After Bullock clarified the transfer at the November 7, 2011 items, and with no one from the public help prevent issues down the road. these changes, Council passed the meeting, however, since that meeting to speak, Council President Madigan The ordinance lays out best practices ordinance. additional information about the party adjourned the meeting at 8:11 P.M. of composting and makes it easier to Moving on to the next item, taking control of the license has come Council meetings are held every enforce the guidelines laid out. Bullock Councilman Bullock asked Council to light. Police Chief Malley did not go first and third Monday of the month at also said that expanding composting in to consider an ordinance that would into much detail but reported to Coun- 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Auditorium. Lakewood would not only be good for update the definitions of restaurants cil that there is an active investigation The next regularly scheduled council those who use the composted materi- under our zoning code. In addition into an employee of the establishment meeting will be held on December 19, als to improve their gardens, but would to the definitions he also would like for selling illegal controlled substances 2011. For a copy of the agenda or for also decrease the waste Lakewood has to improve, update and add categories out of the business. any other information regarding the to haul away. Compost consists mostly for food and beverage services. Bullock Council passed the resolution Lakewood City Council, you can find of yard and kitchen waste which is said he wanted to capture in some of unanimously. it at onelakewood.com/citygovern_ “wet waste.” Wet waste comprises the the definitions “the distinguishing fea- Police Chief Malley then asked council.html. majority of the weight in our garbage. ture of some restaurants of significant Council to pass a resolution that would By taking that waste out the City can reliance on automobile traffic to and allow the City to accept $37,000 dollars Lakewood Chamber Of Why I Love Lakewood By Morgan Harper Commerce Announces 4th I had the opportunity to observe my T ish past summer The assignment was to read English project. Grade Essay Contest Winner sister’s Advanced by Valerie Mechenbier before taking the stage with Santa the book, A Walk Across America, and then do some walks Lakewood. I had the chance to go with The Lakewood Chamber of Com- Claus, Buddy the Elf, and Suzanne of their own...across I learned so many things merce is pleased to announce that Metelko to “flip the switch” to turn on my sister on a few of her walks and Morgan Harper, a 4th grade student at the lights in downtown Lakewood dur- about Lakewood that made me realize how great this city Hayes Elementary School, is the 2011 ing the Light Up Lakewood festivities. really is. So many old buildings, so many uniqueI housesnever knew of all “Why I Love Lakewood” Essay Contest My different sizes and shapes, soLa manykewood little to shopsme is the people. winner. Over 110 essays were submit- existed. But the best part of I wanted to know Lakewood as a melting pot. ted by 4th graders from the Lakewood mom described I did a Google search. A melting pot is a City Schools and Lakewood Catho- what that meant so lic Academy. A panel of seven judges place where people of all cultures,Lakewood races Iand saw religions so many blend differ- used a rubric to assess the originality, together. As I looked around me black, some white, some Arab-American. organization, descriptive language, ent people. So I live in a community am proud to say and grammar (including punctuation I Being a bi-racial girl, There are so many churches with and spelling) of the essays, and the that really is a melting pot. judges selected Morgan’s as best over- so many different beliefs, so many restaurants withThere all aredif- so all. Morgan is “proud to say I live in a ferent kinds of foods from all over the world. community that really is a melting pot” many clubs and activities that bring all these groups together, and loves the “awesome library and and an awesome library and great schools that support these I am so proud to be a part of this com- great schools” plus the clubs and activi- Lakewood. ideas and programs. I am growing up in ties that bring people of so many ethnic munity and to say that and religious backgrounds together. CEO and President of the Lakewood Morgan has been awarded a cash Chamber of Commerce, Patty Ryan, prize of $100. She was an honored introduces Morgan Harper at Light Up guest in the Light Up Lakewood parade Lakewood.

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Lakewood Observations William A. Young Jr. Named President And CEO Of St. John Medical Center by Patrick J.Garmone background and dedication to Catholic to expand its role as a leading provider Ronald W. Dees, Chairman of the health care, I am confident he will con- of health care in northeastern Ohio. Board of Directors for St. John Medi- tinue to fulfill our faith-based mission, About the Sisters of Charity cal Center, which is co-owned by the support the provision of high quality Health System Sisters of Charity Health System and patient-centered care in service to the The Sisters of Charity Health Sys- University Hospitals, has announced community and prepare the medical tem was established in 1982 as the the appointment of William A. Young center for the future of health care.” parent corporation for the sponsored Jr. as President and CEO of St. John “I am honored to accept the posi- ministries of the Sisters of Charity of St. Medical Center. Mr. Young will begin tion as President and CEO of St. John Augustine in Ohio and South Carolina. his new role by December 31, 2011. Medical Center,” said Young. “The The Sisters of Charity of St. Augus- As President and CEO, Young will medical center has an outstanding tine, since founding in 1851, continue oversee the daily operations and lead reputation and a strong future. I look a faith-based legacy of high-quality, the medical center’s growth and service try,” said Thomas F. Zenty III, Chief forward to working with its first-rate compassionate care in partnership with expansion plans as it continues to meet Executive Officer, UH. “His wealth of and dedicated team of physicians, its co-ministers, who are the heart and the needs of the west side community. leadership ability has demonstrated employees and volunteers to further hands of the ministry. Specifically, he will manage the medical outstanding strategic planning that has solidify its leadership position on The Sisters of Charity Health Sys- center’s five-year, $100-million strategic produced exemplary results throughout Cleveland’s west side, and provide the tem solely owns four Catholic hospitals: plan, which includes hospital renova- his career. Young will be a tremendous surrounding communities with the St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in tions and adding specialty services and asset to St. John Medical Center, and high-quality, technologically advanced Cleveland, Ohio; Mercy Medical Cen- programs. Over the past year, several will strengthen its position as the health health care it deserves.” ter in Canton, Ohio; and Providence strategic initiatives were implemented care leader on Cleveland’s west side.” About St. John Medical Center Hospital and Providence Northeast in such as opening the University Hos- Prior to his appointment as Presi- Co-owned by the Sisters of Char- Columbia, South Carolina. In a 50/50 pitals Neurological Institute at SJMC; dent and CEO of SJMC, Young spent ity Health System and University joint venture with University Hospi- expanding and relocating the Pain more than five years as Chief Oper- Hospitals, St. John Medical Center is tals of Cleveland, the Sisters of Charity Management Center; installing digital ating Officer for South Pointe and a Catholic health care provider. The Health System also co-owns St. John mammography as well as adding a state- Marymount hospitals. medical center is recognized for out- Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio. of-the-art special procedures room. In “We are pleased that Mr. Young standing centers of excellence such as The Sisters of Charity Health Sys- a few weeks, SJMC will open a Breast will serve in this critical leadership role Emergency Services, Orthopedics, Pain tem also oversees three grant-making Health Center. Early next year, the cam- for St. John Medical Center,” said Sister Management, Women’s and Children’s foundations located in Cleveland and pus will welcome a satellite location of Judith Ann Karam, CSA, President and Services and Cardiovascular Services, Canton, Ohio, and Columbia, South the University Hospitals Seidman Can- CEO, Sisters of Charity Health System. as well as unique services such as its Carolina. Each foundation sponsors cer Center, as well as the completion of a “With proven leadership and opera- Kidney Stone Center, Holistic Birthing significant community initiatives and renovated entrance and front lobby. tional skills, Mr. Young will be integral Center and Balance Center. Recog- collaborations that address causes “Mr. Young brings to St. John to ensuring the growth and expansion nized by several national organizations and consequences of poverty. More Medical Center more than 25 years of of St. John Medical Center,” Karam as one of the country’s best community information is available at www.sister- experience in the health care indus- said. She added, “With his extensive hospitals, the medical center continues sofcharityhealth.org.

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Lakewood Public Library Congratulations LPL Schedules Area Spellers! compiled by Leana Donofrio-Milovan Dec. 17 - Saturday The top three winners in the by Kathryn Tatnall Lakewood Art House Cinema: “A Wonderful Night in Split” Lakewood Public Library would 6th through 8th grade competition Three lost souls spend New Year’s Eve winding their way through the dark medieval like to congratulate the winners of the included: Maura Therber as the first streets of Split, Croatia. Navigating a new world only recently thrust from the old, each is third annual Spelling Bee Champion- place winner, Jenan Alkhdour as the seeking escape through deceit, drugs or sex. Featuring Coolio (yes, Coolio) as a U.S. Navy man on leave and Eastern European musical pop sensation Dino Dvornik, this is one of the ship. This year we had twenty students second place winner, and Cassie Cisco most memorable films to come out of the new Eastern European cinema. compete in two different categories. The who placed third out of a group of nine 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium winners in the 4th and 5th grade com- finalists. Each student competed in a Dec. 20 - Tuesday petition included: Drew Sheldon as the preliminary round of written and oral Knit & Lit first place winner, Zeartus Perry Jr. as spelling challenges to earn the right to Gail Eaton hosts a social club for multitaskers—a combination book club and stitchery the second place winner, and Rebecca spell in the final championship. Con- group. She’s looking for readers who can enjoy intense discussion of modern classics while relaxing with their latest project. Come share your passion for great literature and show off Bjelopera as the third place winner. gratulations to all who competed this your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. There were eleven students who com- year! We look forward to challenging At the close of every meeting, the group decides which book will be read for next time. Visit peted for these top three spots. you again next year. www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs for a complete list of the books being consid- ered and find out which title you should read to be ready for the next discussion. 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room Jan. 5 - Thursday The Worlds of Maurice Sendak: Reception Maurice Sendak is best known as the illustrator of more than 100 picture books, includ- ing Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen. Sendak was born in Brooklyn in 1928, and his childhood was typically American in a number of ways. He still reminisces about childhood friends, family dramas, and the sights and smells of New York in the 1930s. Yet, while he was growing up, he also felt a powerful attraction to the worn, black-and-white photographs of his European relatives: “When my mother and father came to America, which was just a few years before World War I, their family sent photographs. They were all murdered in concentration camps and I knew that at an early age… To go through the family album and to see what I thought were these beautiful people who were dead, was unbelievable. All of that was a re-creation of a world I never knew. And I was fascinated with the shtetl world of the European Jew.” The push and pull of New and Old Worlds in Sendak’s memory makes his work playful and dynamic, but also haunting and complex. This exhibit explores those threads of Jewish family, geography, and culture in Sendak’s life, and the way he imaginatively weaves them into his picture books. 7:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Gallery Jan. 7 - Saturday Film Neo Noir: “The Last Seduction” Linda Fiorentino plays evil with such relish that we may have to award her a prize for Congratulations to the 4th and 5th grade winners of the 2011 Lakewood Public being the most fatal of femmes. Barbara Stanwyck and Jane Greer, you’ve met your match! And so will several fall guys whom she uses to get what she wants... After duping her hus- Library Spelling Bee: Rebecca Bjeloper, Zeartus Perry Jr. and Drew Sheldon. band, Bill Pullman, into pulling off a $700,000 drug deal, Fiorentino steals the money and disappears. Then Peter Berg makes the mistake of trying to pick her up in a small town bar. What’ll happen to the next guy? 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Jan. 8 - Sunday Sunday with the Friends: Jim Volk Guitar His masterful yet whimsical performances have spellbound audiences for decades. With a fiery hybrid style of guitar picking that has drawn comparisons to Kottke, Keagy and Hedges, Jim Volk romps through the history of music, from 16th century classical to ‘70s metal with a few deft flicks of the wrist 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Children And Youth Events At Lakewood Public Library compiled by Arlie Matera Family Weekend Wonders Make the library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. These free programs are offered every weekend throughout the year at both the Main Library and Madison Branch. No registration is needed. Check out our website (www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth) for times and upcoming themes. Main Library Activity Room and Madison Branch Auditorium Congratulations to the 6th to 8th grade winners of the 2011 Lakewood Public Library Spelling Bee: Cassie Cisco, Maura Therber, and Jenan Alkhdour. Weekends With Wee Ones For families with children under 2 years old Spend a part of your family weekend time clapping your hands, tapping your feet, sing- ing nursery rhymes and, of course, sharing books. Programs are offered every weekend throughout the year, and there is no need to register in advance. Who’s That Librarian? Madison Branch Children and Youth Services Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. by Arlie Matera 1. Name/Position/Department: Marilyn Mulloy, Supervisor, Customer and Automation Services 6. What are you reading right loved the smell of the books. now? The Wedding Quilt by Jennifer 2. Birthplace: St.Luke Hospital, Chiaverini. 9. Suddenly you find yourself liv- Cleveland, Ohio ing the life of a book character. Who 7. If you were stranded on a are you and why? I am Sarah in the 3. Tell us something interesting deserted island, what three books Chiaverini books because she lives on about you: I traveled quite a bit when would you want in your backpack? a wonderful estate that hosts Quilt I was younger because I worked for Kane & Abel by Jeffery Archer, Quilter’s Camps and I would be able to feed my United Airlines. I celebrated my 21st Academy Vol. 1 by Harriet Hargrave passion for quiltmaking all day. birthday in Paris and learned to ski in and my World Atlas. the Swiss Alps. 10. What might surprise us about 5. What’s your favorite spot in the 8. Do you have a favorite child- your work at LPL? I doubt it would 4. How long have you worked at Library? I don’t think I have just one hood memory of the library? As a child surprise anyone. It must be obvious LPL? It will be 25 years this December. favorite, but the Grand Reading Room I went to the Cleveland Public Library’s that I love what I do. This is a wonder- is really, really nice. Bookmobile at my elementary school. I ful place to work.

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Lakewood Public Library In A Nutshell: The Worlds Of Maurice Sendak by Andrea Fisher Let the wild rumpus start! Join us Thursday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Second Floor Gallery, as we celebrate the opening of In a Nut- shell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak. Lakewood Public Library is one of only 35 North American libraries to be awarded this travelling exhibition by the American Library Association. Best known for Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen, Maurice Sendak has illustrated more than 100 books. Growing up in Brooklyn during the 1930s, Sendak’s childhood was typically American. However as the son of Polish immigrants, he was fas- cinated with old photos of his relatives who died during the Holocaust. This collision of the Old and New Worlds of State University. The exhibit will be on display culture, and ideas, and the American his Jewish upbringing is revealed in his For the reception, Lakewood- from December 28th through Febru- Library Association Public Programs classic children’s books and is explored native Max Mueller will play his ary 24th in the Main Library Second Office. The national tour of the exhibit throughout the exhibit. original musical score of Where the Floor Gallery. The opening reception has been made possible by grants from Rabbi Alan Lettofsky will give the Wild Things Are. Mueller is currently marks the first of five events being held the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the opening remarks at the reception, dis- the director of a music education proj- in conjunction with the exhibit. To Righteous Persons Foundation, the cussing Jewish expression in the work ect called Music on the Verge based in find out more about the other events, David Berg Foundation, and an anony- of Maurice Sendak. Lettofsky currently Los Angeles. The project aims to fos- go to www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/ mous donor, with additional support serves as the part-time rabbi at The ter in young people a love of creating calendar/ or check out the current Fall from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on West Temple, and also teaches Mod- music, while also building confidence and Winter Program Guide. Also, look Jewish Life. The exhibit was curated ern Hebrew and Jewish History at Kent and encouraging collaboration. for future events in the next issue of by Patrick Rodgers of the Rosenbach The Lakewood Observer. Museum & Library. The local con- In a Nutshell was organized by the tributors to this special exhibit and Experience A Musical Rosenbach Museum & Library, Phila- the accompanying programs are The delphia, and developed by Nextbook, Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, World Tour With Jim Volk Inc., a nonprofit organization dedi- CityMusic Cleveland and The Friends cated to supporting Jewish literature, of the Lakewood Public Library. by Morgan Maseth Anyone looking to enjoy a phenomenal music performance needs only to visit the Library to find just that. Master guitarist, Jim Volk, will be bringing his guitar playing talents to the Lakewood Public Library. Spend Christmas Volk is a seasoned performer whose solo release, “Blue Wheels...and Other Guitar Favorites,” has drawn much critical acclaim and earned awards nationwide. Not one to stick with simply one style of music, Volk draws from traditional and contemporary styles from around the world. The result is a musical journey that Downtown takes you through time. His fiery hybrid style, reminiscent of Kottke, Keaggy and Hedges, has the ability to spellbind audiences of all age groups and backgrounds. at Trinity Cathedral With nearly 45 years of music making, 30 years of performing and 20 years of teach- #(2)34-!3%6% ing, it is no surprise that with just a few deft flicks of the wrist, his guitar playing has Saturday, December 24 the ability to bring an exciting, fresh energy to old favorites. When not performing, 5 p.m. Volk shares his talents by conducting guitar clinics as well as individual classes and Family Eucharist and Pageant 10:30 p.m. workshops. Prelude Do not miss out on Volk’s captivating guitar performance. This Sunday with the Music for choir, organ and trumpet Friends concert will take place on Sunday, January 8 at 2 p.m. in the Main Library 11 p.m. Choral Eucharist Auditorium. As always, Sunday with the Friends is free and open to the public. The Very Rev. Tracey Lind, preaching at all services #(2)34-!3$!9 Martha Speaks, So Listen! Sunday, December 25 by Marge Foley In “Perfectly Martha,” the title hound 10 a.m. You may know “Martha Speaks” becomes suspicious of the methods Eucharist with Carols as the animated children’s program on used at a dog training school. Martha The Very Rev. Tracey Lind, preaching investigates and turns the tables on the PBS KIDS, but did you know that Mar- .%79%!23%6% tha’s adventures originated in a book? dog trainer, which provides a laugh out Saturday, December 31 Author and illustrator Susan Med- loud ending. 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. daugh penned the initial story about a “Martha and Skits,” “Martha Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival A Cleveland Christmas tradition, the talking pooch in 1992. Hilarious situ- Walks the Dog,” and “Martha Blah festival is a multi-sensory Elizabethan ations arise when ten-year-old Helen Blah” deliver additional problems with Christmas experience. fun solutions. Meddaugh’s amusing 0(/4/#2%$)43!-(5")3( feeds her dog Martha some alphabet .%79%!23$!9 soup that travels to Martha's brain illustrations compliment the antics and Sunday, January 1 instead of her stomach, resulting in her may make you want to reach inside the 10 a.m. ability to speak. book to pet this lovable tail-wagger. All Holy Eucharist Sometimes chatting for hours, of the above mentioned titles are avail- 5 p.m. Solemn Sung Eucharist “Martha Calling” finds the talkative able at the Lakewood Public Library for pup on the phone. One day Martha you to check out and enjoy with your wins a call-in radio contest. Her prize children. Connect with us: vacation may be ruined by a ‘no dogs The library also has "Martha allowed’ policy at the hotel. The con- Speaks" Beginner Reader titles (for stu- troversy concludes cleverly as the dents in kindergarten and first grade) %UCLID!VENUEs#LEVELAND /(ssWWWTRINITYCLEVELANDORG captivating canine convinces the crowd that are based on the characters created FREE PARKING AT PROSPECT AND EAST 22ND ST. that companionship beats the kennel. by Susan Meddaugh.

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Lakewood Schools Coach’s Story About Helping Refugees Touches Many by Christine Gordillo will serve as the chefs. Luma Mufleh enthralled an over- Since that first team Mufleh put flow crowd at Garfield Middle School together in 2004, the Fugees concept on December 6 as she told her tale of has grown into Fugees Family, an her journey from being a privileged organization that includes four soc- child in Jordan to becoming the inspi- cer teams, a tutoring program, the rational leader of a soccer team, the first academy for refugee boys and girls Fugees, which is made up of refugee in the country, an academic camp, a boys from war-torn countries. Mufleh’s tutoring center and more. Fugees Fam- bond with her players eventually drove ily organization recently celebrated its her to create a business to employ ref- first college graduate this past May. ugee family members, run a tutoring Mufleh’s lessons of acceptance, center and develop the first academy love, perseverance and emphasis on for refugees in the country. education with her players resonated Mufleh came to Lakewood as part with many in the audience, which of the Community Conversations series included many students from sponsored by Facing History & Ourselves Lakewood High, Garfield and other and the Allstate Foundation. Facing His- surrounding community schools. tory helps teachers develop curriculum During a question-and-answer session that teaches students about making the following Mufleh’s speech, many stu- right choices in the face of discrimina- dents lined up at the microphone to ask tion and intolerance. Lakewood High has A group of students gathers around Mufleh, a Jordanian-born American, following Mufleh’s thoughts on everything from been teaching Facing History courses for her inspiring speech about finding her way as an Arab woman in America and find- how it felt to become a U.S. citizen to years and because of the close connection ing her purpose helping refugee children and their families. why she didn’t decide to go back to Jor- the school has had with the organiza- dan to help out her native country, to tion, LHS’ Race & Diversity Club, led by shoes. As a former player and coach, the boys “had become my extended which she answered: “I know my limits teacher Joe Lobozzo, was asked to be a something drew her to these boys, and family” and she knew she could no … I would not be able as a woman to co-host of the event. after a number of times joining them longer just be their coach but needed to do there what I have here.” The audience learned how Mufleh, in their games, she decided to form a help find ways for them and their fami- Her inspirational story of help- who lives outside of Atlanta, struggled team – the Fugees. The team gave the lies to succeed in America. She created ing those with the least resources in for years to find a purpose following boys, from places such as Sudan, the a cleaning company, Fresh Start, that her community was a lesson to all in her graduation from Smith College Congo, Afghanistan and Bosnia, a would employ and pay a fair wage to the audience and one that can easily be until she came upon a rag-tag bunch place to feel safe and to learn to cope the players’ family members as clean- applied to us here in Lakewood. of boys playing soccer on a make-shift with a new and totally different world. ers. Her latest venture is to start a food To find out more about Fugees scruffy field with a beat-up ball and no After a while, Mufleh realized that truck company where family members Family, go to www.fugeesfamily.org. LHS Student Second In State In Cyber Safety Contest by Christine Gordillo Terese Chevalier said she will definitely forward to trying the contest again in Lakewood High School soph- have students participate again next the spring when it’s offered. “I know omore Matt Kerrigan may have a year. Chevalier teaches the Network- I can do better on that third quiz,” he bright future in cyber security. Kerri- ing/Cisco program in the West-Shore said. Kerrigan, who said he became gan recently competed in the national Career Technical District. interested in Internet security and Cyber Foundation’s competition spon- “It was a great learning experience hacking in middle school, appreciates sored by U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC) and gave our students a chance to com- that the contest gives him “a safe envi- and finished 18th in the nation and pete nationally,” she said. ronment where you can prove your second in Ohio out of more than 2,000 For Kerrigan’s part, he’s looking skills in (cyber security).” students nationwide. USCC’s Foundations contest Markling Named One Of The Best included 2,034 students from 169 schools, 32 states and three U.S. territo- Education Lawyers In America Again ries. The online competition, conducted by Sterling Halterman throughout the State of Ohio. in collaboration with the SANS Insti- Lakewood School Board President With respect to Markling’s rep- tute, features a series of quizzes in the Matthew John Markling has once again resentation of Ohio school districts, most important foundational fields of Matt Kerrigan finished second in the been selected by his legal peers as one Lakewood School Board Member Betsy cyber security: networking, operating state of Ohio in the U.S. Cyber Challenge of The Best Lawyers in America® in the Shaughnessy said, “I know that Matt has systems, and system administration. specialty of Education Law. For over a worked very hard to achieve this high The top scoring students in each school Seven other LHS students received quarter of a century, Best Lawyers® has level of professional recognition. He has and state will earn recognition and honorable mention in the contest for been regarded – by both the profession continuously participated in activities awards for their achievements. Those placing in the top 500 nationally: Ian and the public – as the definitive guide designed to expand both his knowl- with an interest and aptitude may go on Malin (83rd), Kenneth Grubaugh to legal excellence in the United States. edge of the law and the application of to pursue a career in cyber security and (113th), Christian Ulsenheimer-Welki In response to Markling’s rec- the law in the real world situations faced help fill the critical gap in the national (218th), Nabih Metri (269th), Albi ognition of education law excellence, by school districts. This is an accom- cyber workforce. Mema (303rd), Zach Gilchrist (313th) Lakewood City School District Super- plishment reflecting his dedication to Cyber Foundation’s participants are and Irfan Khan (430th). intendent Jeffery W. Patterson said, serving school districts in this state and provided with on-line tutorials and video The mission of the U.S. Cyber “We are excited to receive the news that he is to be commended.” education materials on the three founda- Challenge (USCC), a division of the Matt Markling has earned recognition Linda Beebe said, “I was pleased to tional fields, after which they take quizzes Center for Internet Security, is to as among the top school law attorneys. learn that Matthew Markling is being that allow them to demonstrate mastery. identify, recruit and place the next gen- Matt’s tireless efforts as President of honored as one of the best school law Each topic has a separate set of materials eration of cyber security professionals. the Lakewood City School District attorneys. Matt knows Ohio school and a separate test. The quizzes were given USCC’s goal is to find 10,000 of Amer- Board of Education and this latest pro- law. Matt has earned these accolades in late October and November. ica’s best and brightest to fill the ranks fessional award are indicative of his through hard work and diligence.” Kerrigan, who says he gets his of cyber security professionals where commitment to education.” Earlier this year, Markling became technology savvy from being around their skills can be of the greatest value Markling is a founder of the law the first and only Lakewood board his dad’s computer business all his life, to the nation. firm of McGown & Markling Co., member to be awarded the lifetime will receive an engraved trophy for This was the first time LHS par- L.P.A.; serves as General Counsel for distinction of “Master Board Member” placing 2nd in Ohio and an engraved ticipated in this competition. After the Ohio Educational Service Center by the Ohio School Boards Association award for placing 1st at LHS. seeing the reaction of the students, Association; and practices school law (OSBA).

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Lakewood Schools Emerson Club Looks For The Perfect Balance by Christine Gordillo teacher/adviser Meg Fox to help the Coast in parades Concentration, balance, persever- club members who are just starting out and bowl games ance, courage. These are just a few of to get their “legs” under them. It seems as part of the the qualities you need to be a member it’s all about balance. St. Helen’s Uni- of one of the more unique clubs in the “I tell the kids your arms are your cycle Drill Team best balance and that was based in that they have to Newbury Town- find their ‘happy ship, Ohio, when speed,’” or the he was a kid. Reis place where their knew he couldn’t body is com- turn down the fortable atop the opportunity to slender bike and teach a sport he falls into balance, loved to eager said Reis. It can young elementary take a beginner students. at least a hundred F e i g h a n ’ s Adviser Megan Fox helps a student times before they initial fund-raising efforts with the gingerly try and go it alone. get it just right. club helped stock it with the equip- You can bet ment, including four sky cycles (5-foot there is quite a bit tall unicycles). Since then, donations of falling when from the Emerson PTO have helped someone first the club manage to have a unicycle for starts out. But the everyone to practice with each week. kids seem to take Many club members learn to enjoy the Fifth-grader Alyssa Belko gets some help it all in stride. activity so much that they end up ask- from another club member as she tries “The first couple of times are scary ing parents for a unicycle of their very to find the right balance that will allow because you don’t know how it will feel to own to practice with at home. An aver- her to ride solo. fall, but once you fall a few times, it’s OK,” age unicycle costs about $90, according said one student new to the club this year. to Reis. Lakewood Schools: the Emerson Uni- The club has a long history that After honing their skills all year cycle Club. started at the former Taft Elementary long in their weekly hour-long prac- About 25 students meet each School when teacher Colleen Feighan tices, the club gets to showcase its week after school to try to master this got the wheel rolling 15 years ago. When members’ talent during the Fourth of These two veterans already have the hang unusual skill. A visit to one of the prac- Feighan was ready to step down, it was July Parade, in which the club rides of it and enjoy a spin around the gym. tice sessions reveals that some have got only natural that Reis, who was an assis- each year and has won past awards as it down pat while others are still snugly tant with the club at the time and had “Best Cycle” in the parade. attached to the wall waiting for a spot- two children at Taft, would take over. At least one club member under- a unicycle because most elementary ter to help them along. Reis was not only familiar with the club, stands that what Emerson has in the schools don’t have one,” said fifth- Coach Don Reis is joined by but was a top-notch unicyclist who had unicycle club is something special: “It’s grader Alyssa Belko. “I know it will be a number of parents and Emerson performed across the Midwest and East good to have the opportunity to ride a lifelong skill.”

Winter Youth Programming At The Lakewood Y by Mark Edwards team, with a max of 10 kids per team. There is a traditional YMCA recreational Looking for something for your child to do at the YMCA this winter? Check league for ages 9-11 as well as the competitive league. out our Winter I 2011/2012 programs and events for more details on how your child can get involved and have fun with the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. YMCA Winter Sports Camp

Youth Basketball League Winter Sports Camp will be during the weeks of 12/21-12/23, 12/27-12/30 and 1/2-1/3. The camps will be a version of our “fun camps,” with a different sport/ League games begin the week of January 9th and will group participating focus each day with a wide array of sports-related activities, including swimming children by the following age groups: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, and 12-14. Registration every day! deadline is Sunday, January 8th, 2012. There will be a $5 late registration fee if The first camp on 12/21-12/23 is $50/Member and $65/Program Member. The after 1/8. Games will start on Saturdays at 9am on January 14th, with the youngest second camp on 12/27-12/30 is $68/Member and $80/Program Member. The final age group and proceed according to age. The league is for members of the YMCA camp on 1/2-1/3 is $35/Member and $45/Program Member. Lakewood, West Shore, and West Park. All games will be held in the Lakewood Early Drop off is no earlier than 8am and Late Pick up is No Later than 5pm. gymnasium. Maximum Campers for each camp is 36 kids. The camp is for children ages 6-12. Cost will be $40 for YMCA members and $80 for YMCA program members. Registration begins Monday 11/21. Parents will need to pack a lunch, swim suit, and We group participants based on age and skill level. Coach/Parent requests will be a water bottle. taken, but not guaranteed as we need to ensure team parity. We are actively looking for volunteers for the positions of: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Parent Helper Breakfast With Santa (organize snacks/drinks for each game). You do not need to be a member of the Y to At United Methodist Church in Lakewood be a volunteer, but you are required to submit to a background check. Come join us on Saturday, December 17th from 9am-11am for Breakfast with *There is a $5 jersey charge for participants without a YMCA basketball jersey. Santa. Children will enjoy a breakfast, games, and a craft with their families. Schedules will be e-mailed out and posted on the YMCA website by Wednes- Children will get to meet Santa and his helper and receive a treat from Santa. day 1/11. There will be a coaches’ meeting Tuesday 1/12 at 6:15pm in the Lakewood There is a $5 fee for Children ages 3-8 and Adults. Children under the age of Child Care Room. There will also be a Parents meeting Thursday 1/14 in the 3 are free. Lakewood Child Care Room. Meeting times for each age group will be sent via Bring your camera to capture this special day. Children must be accompanied e-mail. The league communicates via e-mail and by posting information on the by an adult. Register at the Lakewood YMCA by December 12th YMCA web pages under youth sports/leagues. Stop by your neighborhood YMCA of Greater Cleveland branch location today. Also, there is a Girls Only, “Power In Pink” league for girls ages 5-7. This gives For more event and program information, contact the Lakewood Family young girls the chance to play against other girls their age. YMCA Program Director Mark Edwards at 216-521-8400 or via email at med- Additionally, there is also a competitive 9-11 year old and 12-14 co-ed league [email protected]. for advanced players, that allows for coaches to sign up entire teams for $450 per You can also visit our web site at www.clevelandymca.org

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Lakewood Schools “Even One Person Would Have Made A Difference” Youth Panelists Speak Out by John Kompier and Liam Gamez, Mohammed. They said that at school said earlier about standing up for the comment, etc for evidence. Harding Middle School they got called names like “terrorist,” person being bullied at the time. They had more important advice Have you ever wondered about because of their Arabic background One thing that was clear is that for both bullies and people getting bul- bullying? Earlier this fall, on October and dress. Their method for dealing there wasn’t enough time to answer all lied: If you are being bullied, you are 20, there was a town hall meeting at with this was to ask the name-caller of the questions or go into the kind of not alone. It will get better if you talk WVIZ in Cleveland focusing on this questions like, “Why am I a terror- details that might need to be gone into to someone about it. subject. There was a live studio audi- ist?” and “What did I do that made you to figure out all of these situations. If you are teasing someone, or ence and a panel of students who had call me that?” They said that instead There were two things we criticized worse; take a second and think about been bullied, plus Jill Rembrandt, the of bystanders just watching or joining about the town hall meeting when we what you’re doing. Associate Director of the Anti-Defa- in, they got caught up in the questions discussed writing this article. One was Their main purpose seemed to be mation League and Steve Dettelbach to see if the name-caller had anything that it would have been helpful to have a to spread the word that bullying was from the Ohio Defending Children else to say. They made the name-caller former bully on the panel to talk about unacceptable and that there was noth- Initiative. Lakewood Schools had been have to think and see them as individ- why they did what they did, and two, ing about it that was part of a normal invited to participate. We (Liam and ual people instead of stereotypes, and they kept saying that bullying “isn’t just school experience; that bullies are bul- John, Harding Middle School 7th and then there was nothing else to say. They punching and fighting,” and spent a lies not because “that’s how it is, some 6th graders) were with three students don’t get called names much anymore, long time talking about Internet bully- kids are tough” but because there is from Lakewood High School, and our they said, but if they do, they are able ing, but never got around to addressing something wrong with them-- they teacher, Mr. Spooner. Students from to laugh it off. what to do if it is punching and fighting. have been hurt and spread hurt-- and Garfield Middle School also attended. An interesting topic that the panel Overall, it was a good and infor- it has to be stopped, inside the school, The people introducing the panel brought up by a teacher who is the mative meeting, and we were pleased to where there will be support. When you explained that bullying is counter- leader of the Unity Club at Valley Forge have been asked to go representing our are at school, always remember to tell productive and unacceptable, however, High School in Parma. She made the school. We started talking about shar- someone. They gave a website to learn it has gotten worse in past years with point that most bullies have had their ing what we had learned with other more: stopbullying.gov. expanding technology. Now bullying own bullies, earlier in their lives or at students and schools in Lakewood on If you have experience with bul- doesn’t stop when the school day ends. home and that bullying behavior is our way home. lying and stories about how you, your You can be bullied through comments the behavior of a hurt person who has The panelists wanted to make sure friends, parents or teachers handled it, and texts and once they are out there, something wrong with him or her. You that every participant could boil down please share them so students, teachers they won’t go away (which is especially should always stand up for yourself or their main points. Here they are: 1.) and families can get more ideas about the case with the Internet). somebody else, to let everyone know Don’t be a bully, which includes not what works. There were four teenagers on the that there is something wrong with bul- being a bystander who does nothing or Go to www.lakewoodobserver.com, panel: lying behavior. It is not about the victim laughs or joins in. 2.) Report bullying click on Member Center on the left, sign The first to be recognized was Alex, having anything “wrong” with them. when you see it. When it’s cyber-bul- in, and you can type or attach your story. an openly gay teenager who had been According to the panel, the number one lying, report it and save the text, Thank you. teased and called names in school and reason why people don’t stand up for tried to take his own life when he was a others is that they are afraid they will freshman. He is a winner of the Maltz be the next target. Jill Rembrandt talked Museum’s “Stop the Hate” Youth Speak about changing this situation: She told Out essay contest. He brought up the the story of how there had been some- topic of the role that the bystander plays one sitting alone in the cafeteria, who in bullying. He said it would have been was being picked on, and having food nice and would have made a big differ- thrown at him, and then a whole table ence, if just one person had stuck up for of people got up from where they were him. He pointed out that there are often sitting to go sit with him. The idea pre- bystanders who witness bullying but sented was that the more people who don’t do anything. He said that when refuse to tolerate being treated like you are being called a name or bullied this, and refuse to tolerate others being in the middle of a group and no-one treated like this, the more other people else comes to your defense and everyone will see it, and the less it will happen. watches, it makes it feel as if the person Then it was time for questions. doing the bullying is speaking for every- The questions were sent by email one, and they all feel that way about you. or text, and they also recognized stu- Suddenly there are a lot of bullies. dents and teachers in the audience who Trey, a senior from Solon High wished to ask questions. One ques- School, was the second student that tion that didn’t get answered in a very spoke. He had a history of being bul- satisfactory way was, “What happens lied, so he formed a group that travels when you tell a teacher and the bully- to schools and inquires about bully- ing doesn’t stop, or gets worse because ing, saying things like, “What do you the bully knows that a teacher has been hear?” “What strategies do you use?” told and it doesn’t make any difference, Classes begin Jan. 9 in Lakewood and advising students, “Look out for and the bully becomes more punish- your peers” and especially, “Look out ing, or bullies more people, including The University of Akron Lakewood for those who don’t have peers, or the person who reported it?” The pan- friends.” Trey is a football player for his elists implied that the teacher or the wants to be your University. school and he made the point that bul- school HAS to do something, but you At UALakewood, you can take classes from a major university lying shouldn’t be acceptable from any could tell that the student questioner in an advanced learning environment situated in the heart of group, even “jocks” and that it makes a was speaking from experience and had Lakewood. We offer a variety of courses at times convenient big difference if you don’t tolerate bul- been left feeling unsupported. Another for busy students of all ages. Located on the first floor of the lying in any group that you are a part person asked, “What if you don’t want historic Bailey Building in downtown Lakewood: of. He described the difference he has to be called a ‘snitch’?” The answer was 14725 Detroit Ave., Suite 108. Phone: 216-221-1141 been able to make with fellow football to report bullying anonymously or pri- players, who in some cases went from vately. This answer too seemed to leave UALakewood Open House, December 21, Noon - 7pm. being “jock” bullies to protectors of the questioner feeling frustrated, caus- those who have been bullied. ing listeners to wonder whether this Bailey Building • Corner of Detroit & Warren Roads The last of the students to be rec- strategy would work or not, especially p: 216-221-1141 • e: [email protected] • lakewood.uakron.edu ognized were sisters, Allah and Sarah since it seemed to contradict what was THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON www.uakron.edu The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution.

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Lakewood Is Art The Electrifying Sounds Of Violins And Guitars Welcome Christmas A Second Year by Scott Dockus from Twin Engine. The night promises Returning after popular demand, to leave all in attendance filled with Twin Engine retakes the stage for their Christmas spirit. annual “The Night in Bethlehem” per- For more information go to www. formance. thenightinbethlehem.com If you witnessed the performance The Night in Bethlehem last year, no doubt you’ll want to see it Sunday, Dec. 18 again. This narrated story is set to an 7:00 p.m. original score, written and arranged Hosted by Unity Spiritual Center by Kent and Christopher Dockus from in Westlake, OH Twin Engine. This year’s show includes This is a FREE event, suggested additional music, and new guest vocal- Love offering. ist Nick Batton and bassist Max Duffy Presented by Lapstrake Music. from the band Chil, and introduces Twin Engine is not the traditional Devon Caskey on Viola. Rock Band—sure, there are guitars, The show opens with an electrify- Twin Engine is: Max Duffy, Kent Dockus, Christopher Dockus, Shawn Ziegler, Nick drums and dynamic vocals, but it’s ing version of “O Holy Night” then goes Battton and Devon Caskey. our viper (electric violin) that helps on to a newly arranged rockin’ version round out this exciting package. Twin of “Mary Did You Know?” We’re also anxiously awaits his time to talk with lehem” was inspired by the sounds of Engine has been together since 2007 proud to welcome the return of Karl Joseph. He’s waited all day for Joseph TSO, Tracy Silverman and other alter- and enjoys performing contemporary Bunkelman as our guest narrator. to explain how this came to be, from native rock/orchestra performers. The rock, classic rock and country music. “The Night in Bethlehem” a the Angels to the Kings and how they narrated story was inspired by a simple Twin Engine has performed at the delightful tale for the young and all arrived in Bethlehem. But Samuel, love for Christmas and its meaning. Ohio State Fair, Cleveland Metroparks young at heart, is the story of Jesus’ a seven-year-old boy, is also excited to The Dec. 18 show of “The Night in Zoo, and in North Olmsted, Lakeside, birth. The story takes place after the play his drum for the new baby Jesus... Bethlehem” concludes with more Akron, Kent, Lakewood… the list con- birth, as a young boy named Samuel The music of “The Night in Beth- rockin’ non-secular Christmas music tinues. www.tetheband.com. Go! Go! Go! See Joseph At Beck Before It’s Gone, Gone, Gone! by Fran Storch weeknight performances are sched- Start a new holiday tradition with uled on Wednesday, December 28; your family and friends – experience Thursdays, December 22 and 29; and live theater at the Beck Center for the a special New Year’s Eve performance Arts this season. Beck presents an at 7:30 p.m. There are no performances encore production of last year’s smash on December 24 or 25. hit musical, Joseph and the Amaz- Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for ing Technicolor Dreamcoat, on the seniors (65 and older), $17 for students Mackey Main Stage through December (with valid ID), and $10 for children 31. Back by popular demand, the tal- (12 and under). An additional $3 ser- ented creative team and many original vice fee per ticket is applied at the time cast members are joined by some fresh of purchase. Group discounts are avail- new faces in this entertaining extrava- able for parties of 13 or more. Also ask ganza which is guaranteed to delight about special savings with our Flex

audiences of all ages - from preschool- photo by Kathy Sandham Passes. Purchase tickets online at beck- ers to great-grandparents. You and Joseph reunites with Jacob and Brothers in Beck Center’s production of Joseph and the center.org or call Customer Service at your family will be mesmerized by Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on the Mackey Main Stage through December 31. 216.521.2540, ext. 10. the magical music, delightful dancing, Beck Center is located at 17801 and radiant rainbow of colors burst- and disappoint the little ones when the and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten ing to life on stage. Tickets are selling show sells out, order your tickets today. Special Saturday matinees will be held minutes west of downtown Cleveland. fast for this holiday favorite. Don’t wait Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays on December 10 and 17. Additional Free onsite parking is available. A Creative Cure For Cabin Fever! by Fran Storch venient online registration are available This winter, beat the blues, get at beckcenter.org or call Beck Center out of the house and join us at the Customer Service at 216.521.2540, ext. Beck Center for the Arts for some cre- 10. ative fun! Learn a new skill, develop Private music lessons in all band a hidden talent and make lifelong and orchestral instruments are also friends at the Beck Center. We offer available and registration is ongoing more than 200 classes for all ages throughout the year. To learn more and abilities in dance, music, theater, or to schedule private lessons, call the and visual arts – including Broadway Music Office at 216.521.2540, ext. 37. “Glee” Club, Cut Paper Illustration, Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue Kids-N-Tunes, Hip Hop, Suzuki Vio- in Lakewood, the Beck Center for lin, Public Speaking, Tone & Stretch, the Arts (beckcenter.org) is a not- and Family Clay Time-- to name just for-profit 501(c)3 organization that a few. offers professional theater produc- Join the thousands of students tions, arts education programming from across Northeast Ohio who par- photo by Ellen Brinich in dance, music, theater, visual ticipate in our excellent award-winning Preschoolers make music in Kids-N-Tunes at Beck Center. arts, early childhood, and creative arts education programs – whether it’s staff look forward to welcoming you of January 30. Classes fill up quickly arts therapies for special needs stu- a one-day workshop or full 18-week to the Beck Center in the New Year. so register early. A complete class dents, and gallery exhibits featuring semester. Our outstanding faculty and Winter/spring classes begin the week schedule, course descriptions, and con- regional artists.

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Lakewood Cares Ministerial Musings: A “Different” Christmas Story I recall a Christmas story about a by Rev. Dr. John Tamilio III seminary professor who, as he reached the end of the fall semester, was morning and have no demands waiting and pulled with all her weight coaxing exhausted. He was not in the Christmas for him, which included the two hour her uncle to follow. spirit. Not at all. Having graded one drive he wanted to take. He couldn’t resist. This was one too many mediocre exams — exams He eventually arrived at his sis- demand he didn’t mind obliging. The that only proved his students paid little ter’s house, which was illuminated little girl took her uncle by the hand attention to his lectures on Reformation with thousands of white lights. A green and led him into the dark living room, theology — he needed a break. Having wreath hung on the red door. It opened illuminated only by firelight. a month off between semesters was not onto the smiling faces of his sister and In the middle of the room on the enough, but it would have to do. brother-in-law. A fire burned softly coffee table a delicate, crystal nativ- It was Christmas Eve. The profes- in the living room. The voice of Bing ity scene reflected the light from the sor turned his grades in to the registrar’s Crosby coming from the Bose stereo fire. The entire cast was present: Mary, office and made the long trek to his confirmed that it was Christmas. He Joseph, the shepherds, the angel, and true significance of this night filled the sister’s house for Christmas where his breathed deep the smell of pumpkin even the Magi, which, the professor professor’s heart. Breakable. Breakable younger sibling, her husband, and their pie and apple cider. thought to himself, should not be there indeed! Is that not why God chose to three-year-old daughter waited for He was no sooner in the door for another twelve days. come to us in the Christ, in the form of him. Maybe a cup of cheer and some when his niece came running down Katie stood in front of the crèche a helpless baby who would grow into a smoked salmon would get him in the the stairs and vaulted into his arms. wide-eyed. The professor knelt down man who would be crucified on a tor- Yuletide mood. Anything was better “Merry Christmas, sweetie,” he said. so he could be at her height. He looked tuous cross for our salvation? than another day on campus. “Merry Christmas,” said little attentively from the girl, to the manger, We are all breakable — and the He drove for hours through tor- Katie as she squeezed her uncle’s neck. and back to the girl. She pointed at the point of the Incarnation is that God rential snow and sleet. It was the worst He placed her on the ground and was baby in the middle of the sacred scene. chose to be breakable, too. weather he’d seen in years. He could invited into the kitchen for a drink, but “Look!” she whispered excitedly. Merry Christmas! have waited till morning (and prob- his niece kept tugging on his snow-cov- “Wow!” David said. “Do you know John Tamilio III, Ph.D. is the religion ably should have), but he wanted to see ered jacket sleeve. “Come here, Uncle what that is?” he asked his niece. columnist for The Lakewood Observer. the only family he had and to relax. He David,” she said, “I have to show you “Yup,” she said. “Breakable!” He lives in Lakewood, Ohio with his wife, wanted to wake up just one Christmas the most amazin’ thing!” Katie pulled It was then that the spirit and the Susan, and their three children. LCAC Holiday Food Drive Coming December 16 – 17! by Chris Crawford Friday December 16 from 10:00 Thanks! Donors And Volunteers a.m. – 3:00 p.m. food donations are For LCAC Thanksgiving Food Drive collected and sorted. And from 6:00 success ! p.m. - 7:30 p.m. the ‘human chain” With the help of hundreds of volun- fills non-perishable food bags teers, Lakewood Charitable Assistance Saturday December 17 from 8:30 Corp. (LCAC) brightened the Thanks- a.m. – noon bag the perishable food giving holiday for 312 Lakewood and deliver the food baskets. Dress families and seniors. “Thanks to a warm & bring your BIGGEST car! very successful food drive, many help- For over 25 years, LCAC has been ing hands, and beautiful weather, the brightening the lives of Lakewood fam- Thanksgiving food baskets were deliv- ilies and seniors in need. Each basket ered without any problems” states Jeff provides all the makings for a holiday Worron, LCAC President. “Let’s hope food right to the doorstep of those in “human chain” can systematically meal and about a week’s worth of food the Christmas food drive is just as suc- need. Delighted with the Thanksgiving place food in bags and get them ready staples. Please join us to continue the cessful!” success, LCAC is working to duplicate for delivery. Many helping hands are great success in 2011. Tables at the Masonic Temple were the efforts for the upcoming Christmas greatly needed to sort, assemble and LCAC is a non-profit all volunteer stacked high with canned goods, and food drive. deliver the 300 Holiday Food baskets. organization dedicated to improving non-perishable foods donated through The Christmas Food drive is Volunteers are needed!!! the quality of life of Lakewood’s fami- St. Edward High School, Grant Ele- underway. Non-perishable cans and Join us as little or as much as you lies in need. For more information visit mentary, Horace Mann Elementary, boxes can be donated at a variety of would like...better yet, bring a friend or us at www.LCAC.info, check out our and Lincoln Elementary schools. Lakewood locations Monday Decem- neighbor! FaceBook page or call 216-916-7722. In addition, the students and fac- ber 5 – Thursday December 15. Lakewood Masonic Temple (15300 ulty at St. Edward High School worked Donation Sites: Detroit Ave.) together to raise approximately $5000. Lakewood City Schools— The H20 program of Lakewood raised Hayes Elementary, Emerson Lights will guide you home approximately $2400 through their Elementary,Roosevelt Elementary And ignite your bones Pumpkin Palooza event and Hope for and Harrison Elementary; Lakewood the Holidays at Lakewood High School Catholic Academy; Beck Center for the And I will try to fix you raised over $1200. This money will be Arts; and Trinity Lutheran Church Enhancing the quality of life for older — “Fix You” by Coldplay used to help purchase the perishable Garfield Middle School has fund- adults by providing an affordable housing community since 1963. food items needed such as turkeys, raising activities in process to help potatoes, pumpkin pies and other raise money to pay for perishable foods Move before the food items for both the Thanksgiv- needed. bad weather comes – ing and Christmas Food Drives. Not How can you help? to be outdone, the Lakewood / Rocky Food donations will be accepted at Join us for the Holidays! River Sunshine Kiwanis worked with the locations listed through Thursday Visit Us The Breadsmith to gather hundreds of December 15th. Monetary donations 14300 Detroit Avenue • Lakewood, OH 44107 donated bread loaves for the meals. can be made directly to LCAC through Weekdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Yet, all these donations would the website at www.lcac.info or mailed (Other times by Appointment) directly to LCAC at PO Box 771421 (216) 521-0053 never have made it to the tables of the Ohio Relay Assistance 711 families and seniors here in Lakewood Lakewood OH 44107. if it were not for the over 200 volunteers Once the food is collected, all that helped sort, bag and deliver the the food will need to be sorted so the

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Lakewood Cares Advent Conspiracy At CityEdge by Kevin Rush Advent Conspiracy. We are asking our that you made for them. Some keep- share with your friends. It’s going to be Every Christmas $450,000,000,000 church to spend less this Christmas sake or silly ornament that you made awesome! are spent in the United States alone. so they can give more to people who in grade school. Not the newest gadget Last Sunday at our worship gath- And every year it seems that we get really need it. By doing this we believe or gizmo. We are challenging peo- ering, we did something that dropped more stressed and depressed during we are guarding our hearts from the ple to actually put some thought into the jaws of almost everyone there. the holiday season. Is this really what consumerism that can rob us of giv- their gifts. For example, my wife and I Since we saved some money from not Christmas is about? Spending lots of ing, and be generous to the people made a photobook of all of our Christ- renting Garfield Middle School on money and getting depressed? Or is who really need it. mases growing up for our parents last Christmas Day, we gave everyone at there a different story? A better story? Notice I didn’t say we asked people year. When opening it my mom bawled our gathering $20 cash in an envelope. What was the first Christmas story to not spend. Just spend less. No one like a baby. Another thing our family We asked them to give it to some- about? It is a rescue story of a God who liked the Grinch. No one wants their does to make memories is taking all of one who needs it this Christmas. We so desperately loves his people that he mom or dad to be Ebenezer Scrooge. our siblings and their spouses out ice encouraged them to enter into other enters in, not as a supreme ruler, but Instead we ask people to tone it down skating. Laughs are had and memories people’s stories, just like Jesus entered as a vulnerable baby in a manger. The a bit and scale back. This way they can are made. I wouldn’t change it for the into ours. To bear each other’s pain first Christmas is the story of Emman- have a little bit of extra money to give world. Both of these help us give rela- and bring joy. uel: “God with us.” A God who loves to something that helps alleviate the tionally and not buy into the consumer Don’t you think it is time for a us so much that he enters into our pain kind of suffering that breaks the heart Christmas. revolution against the empire of con- and saves us from darkness. By doing of God-- like the water crisis. There are Another decision we made this sumerism? To conspire against the this he brings us peace and hope. 1 billion people without clean water. To year at CityEdge is to cancel our wor- empty Christmases we’ve experienced John 3:16 says, “For God so loved lead the way on giving more and loving ship gathering on Christmas Morning. in the past and to engage in one that the world that he gave his one and only all, we are giving 100% of our regular Instead we want our church and you to is meaningful? One that makes a dif- Son...” offering on December 18th to a non- spend time relationally, worshipping ference in the lives of our friends and What if this Christmas we con- profit called Charity Water. God with your family and serving your families? One where we bear the strug- spire, just a little, against the empire of This year instead of buying fruit- neighbors. We have created an online gles, and bring peace and joy like Jesus consumerism and do what Jesus did. cake, a shake weight, or various gift Christmas Worship Experience that would? Let’s get creative this Christ- Enter into the lives of our family and cards that their loved ones will forget you can watch from the comfort of mas and make it meaningful! friends to bear their pain and bring about in a week, we are encouraging your own couch. It will be a 15-20 min- Learn more about CityEdge Chris- them hope. people to make gifts and memories. ute online worship gathering that will tian Church and Advent Conspiracy At CityEdge, the Church I lead, Chances are if you ask your grandpa, continuously be on loop for you, your at cityedge.org/adventconspiracy. And we decided to worship fully this grandma, mom, or dad what their friends, and your family to worship to. join us online on Christmas Day by Christmas by spending less, giving favorite Christmas gifts are, you will There will be an interactive chat and going to www.cityedge.org/online. Join more, and loving all. We call this the find it was something sentimental social network functionality built in to the conspiracy! Gifts That Keep On Giving Available In Lakewood by Jeff Weber total of $160 and are shipped directly important. The combination of emo- and to order these bulbs, please call, In November and December to the buyer without extra shipping tional, cognitive and motor symptoms please call the amaryllis campaign throughout the United States, includ- cost. Smaller orders of $10 each can be in Huntington’s Disease contributes office at (216) 226-6633 or the local ing here in Lakewood, the Huntington’s purchased by special arrangement. The to an unusually high cost of care. To chapter at (330) 998-6600. Disease Society of America (HDSA) well-packaged bulbs make low-cost learn more about local HD activities sells amaryllis bulbs which bring joy gifts that keep on giving during the and hope into homes, offices and stores holidays. on cold winter days. Proceeds help sup- The Huntington’s Disease Soci- Serving the City of Lakewood port the HDSA programs of research, ety of America NE Ohio Chapter is Lakewood Seventh-Day Adventist Church education and family care. an integral part of the HDSA national 1382 Arthur Avenue, Lakewood, OH The amaryllis bulb has long been non-profit organization headquartered First Saturday, of the month, Potluck begins 1:15pm considered to be one of the most spec- in New York City. In Cleveland its Potluck immediately follows service. Service begins at 11:00am. Bible Study begins at 10:00am All are welcome any time tacular species for indoor growing. 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Wellness Watch Winter Safety Tips For Seniors Citizens by Annette Kelly ones to really make sure that they are home health care agencies and even in such harsh conditions. If alternate Falls, isolation, unhealthy eating doing well during the winter months. elder-law attorneys work together to transportation could be provided, habits, lack of exercise, and trouble We all get swept away in our own hec- help families and individuals prevent seniors might be able to continue their getting around are just some issues tic schedules and sometimes don’t a crisis. If you are worried about a daily routine with easier efforts. seniors may be experiencing this holi- notice how mom and dad are doing on loved one’s health care this winter sea- Short Term Respite Stays-- Many day season. As a resource for adult their own, but simple questions like son, you should contact a professional independent, assisted and skilled children and other family members, asking what they had for dinner or if who will be able to provide you with nursing communities offer short term Northwesterly Assisted Living would they’ve been out of the house recently resources that help you to figure out respite stays for a minimal fee which like to take the opportunity to share can give clues that they are still doing how to make a change. include meals, activities, transporta- a few simple tips to help keep senior well or that they need a little more Listed below are ideas of how you tion, housecleaning services and care citizens safe this winter. assistance. While visiting, make sure may be able to help a senior by mak- services. This is a great way to intro- As the winter season approaches that there is enough food in the fridge ing sure they are well taken care of duce an alternate living arrangement this year and we see mom and dad and those items are not expired. Check this season. to a senior who is resistant to the idea, more often than usual, we need to be to be sure throw rugs are not a fall risk Meals on Wheels-- Many cities without making a permanent deci- proactive and make sure our loved and always make sure a plan is in place and churches organize these programs sion. ones are getting through the season in case of emergencies. to ensure seniors have a well-balanced Get neighbors involved-- Unfor- safely. Winter is typically the time- Whether it’s just for the winter diet and that it is easily accessible. tunately we cannot be there for our frame that seniors need more from season or on a more permanent basis, Life Line-- Life line is a type of loved ones at all times, but chances family or friends because weather asking for help is the smart thing to alert system that allows seniors to call are mom and dad live close enough to conditions don’t allow them to be as do. It’s always better to be safe than for help in a time of need. It works as somebody that can check in on them. independent as normal. Too often, sorry. We find that many families face a pendant and seniors can easily push Ask neighbors to pay a little more it is the time that something dras- dilemmas this time of the year sim- a button for emergency response ser- attention when you cannot be there. tic happens and a decline in health is ply because they have not prepared vices. If you are worried about a loved noticed. well enough for what might happen. City transportation services or one and need more assistance, please It is very important that we take Your local senior center, hospitals, RTA transportation services-- Often, call a professional who may be able to the extra five or ten minutes out of our churches and other organizations seniors isolate themselves in the win- help you and go over different options busy day while talking to our loved such as assisted living communities, ter because they do not like driving available. Spicing Up My Marriage By Cooking With My Husband by Jana Christian they needed to plug in the grain mill week ahead of time because I stick to cook bland, safe meals. Incorporating Despite my husband’s fondness and the KitchenAid stand mixer at the a very tight budget. And I only shop at fun, ethnic dishes that we both love for fast food as a teen, he has never same time back in 1890). So, despite specific stores once a month so make will take the sting out of our infre- been anything but supportive about the advice that Cooking Together Can sure to give me that information well quent “date nights” and bring satiety my healthy cooking (and my willing- Heat Up Your Marriage, the kitchen is in advance. You know the kids won’t back to our evening meals... and if we ness to “dish” about our experiments off-limits when I am preparing a meal. eat this...what do you plan on feeding cook them together, it may put more on my blog at http://writeonjana. But meal planning on a budget is them? What do you mean you don’t “spice” back in our marriage as well! com). difficult... we haven’t eaten out in quite have to cook the garbanzo beans?” He may tease about vegetables a while and our boring daily meals Way to support an enthusiastic showing up in the strangest places leave us searching for satisfaction new cook, eh?! Well, in spite of my less (pancakes? cookies? taco meat?!), but elsewhere (got a recipe for cookies?!). than warm welcome into the kitchen he is thankful that my unwavering Because my primary concern is feed- he followed through on his desire to commitment to nutrient-rich “real” ing the food allergic kids safely and make falafel. And it was fabulous! food has forced him to eat healthier . healthfully, I have neither the time Despite my misgivings, it was When it comes to meal plan- nor the energy to make something surprisingly pleasant to spend time ning, shopping and food prep, I’m in special (particularly if I know it will together working towards a common charge. I’m home, I’m the one with be rejected by the most discriminating goal (even in the tight confines of our Restaurant, Catering, and Take-out the passion for health/nutrition (on palates at the table). kitchen). a budget) and so I do it all. 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Wellness Watch Love Your Liver by Rachel Anzalone the final filter in your body’s detoxifi- artichokes, brussels sprouts, cabbage, You can also supplement by adding liq- No, I’m not referring to eating cation system. Like the oil filter in your bok choy, broccoli, kale, and kohlrabi, uid chlorophyll to your water. liver and onions, although if you’re car, it cleans out toxins that could be along with horseradish, wasabi and a Milk-thistle extract is the liver looking to up your iron intake, it’s not harmful to your health in any number handful of others. Beets are not crucif- supporting herb of choice. It has strong a bad way to go. I’m talking about lov- of ways. erous but are loaded with antioxidants anti-oxidant properties and may help ing YOUR liver. Cleanse it, nourish While you can change the oil fil- that will support the liver and help regenerate liver cells. Of course, avoid- it, LOVE it! Here’s why your liver so ter on your car, you can’t swap out with detoxification. Juicing these veg- ing fats, sugar and processed foods will important that it deserves your undi- your liver every 3,000 miles, can you? gies packs a powerful liver-cleansing minimize the toxins your liver has to vided attention. What you can do is make sure you keep punch as it ups the concentration of work to eliminate. Your liver performs a number of your liver clean and functioning well antioxidants and phytochemicals and While it’s important to support vital functions in your body. Not only by supporting it with the foods you eat makes them super easy to digest and the health of your liver day-to-day, it does it process almost everything you and supplementing with liver cleansing absorb. can also be beneficial to do an inten- ingest, breathe and absorb through herbs. The chlorophyll found in green sive liver cleansing once or twice per your skin, but it also produces enzymes Make sure you’re eating lots of veggies, including wheat grass, is said year to keep things working smoothly. and hormones, and is critical to your raw veggies especially those of the to be cleansing for the blood and might When was the last time you cleaned immune system health. Your liver is cruciferous variety. This includes just give your liver a much needed rest. your liver? Nature’s Bin Reports Pilot Study Finds Nutrient May Protect Against Dementia by Mary Johnson astaxanthin—a powerful plant-based those with dementia. Rhiannon Blahnik, Vitamin and Sup- Nature’s Bin, a full service natural natural antioxidant—reduced the kind The report is part of the Octo- plement Manager at Nature’s Bin. “Our foods market in Lakewood, reports a of harmful chemical buildup in red ber, 2011, issue of Natural Insights for October issue cites new findings from new pilot study that found the nutrient blood cells doctors say is common in Well Being®, which Nature’s Bin pub- well-respected scientific journals such lishes free each month to inform the as the “British Journal of Nutrition,” the Lakewood community of the latest sci- “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” Nature’s Bin Pumpkin Salad entific discoveries in natural nutrition “Phytomedicine,” and “The Journal of courtesy of Josie Duennes and healthy lifestyle. Also in the Octo- Physiology.” Blahnik added, “The evi- 1 medium pie pumpkin or 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and ber issue, people with mild cognitive dence continues to show that affordable cubed (about 3 cups) impairment who took green tea extract natural dietary supplements are safe and 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, hulled recalled words and pictures much bet- effective in protecting health.” 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds, hulled ter than a group that took dummy Natural Insights for Well Being® is 1 cup dried cherries pills; people with high blood pressure free, and Nature’s Bin invites all those 3/4 cup sliced scallions (green onion) who took olive leaf extract saw lower who wish to gain more valuable nutri- 1/2 cup oil (canola or other vegetable oil, not olive) blood pressure and triglycerides—a tion knowledge to stop in and pick up 1/2 cup orange juice measurement of total fat; women who the October issue. 1 tsp. cumin got the most vitamins B1 or B2 were About Nature’s Bin 1 tsp. sugar less likely to develop PMS than women Nature’s Bin, a full service natu- salt and pepper who got the least; and nutrients eased ral and organic foods market located Preheat oven to 400F. 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Going Green Unique Group Effort Installs Rain Garden by Marianne Quasebarth Usiak and dients including pudding and worms! Connie Bielawski It was a fun and memorable lesson. A On November 16, a unique few months later the Green Team could partnership of groups and individu- actually see and touch these layers in als including the City of Lakewood, the area dug by the City of Lakewood Lakewood Historical Society, Cuyahoga for the installation of the rain garden. Soil and Water Conservation District, Green Team members were eager to citizens of Lakewood, and Lakewood help transport, and spread by wheelbar- Catholic Academy’s Green Team all row, the special soil composed of sand came together to install a rain garden and compost into the rain garden. And on the east side of the Oldest Stone then they were able to plant the spe- House in Lakewood Park. The site was cial water-loving native plants in the chosen in partnership with the City of garden! The students had fun learning Lakewood, Cuyahoga Soil and Water about water, soils, and helping the com- Conservation District, and Lakewood munity. The Green Team Rocks! It will Historical Society, who wanted to take a few years for the rain garden to have better drainage around the Old- become fully grown, but it certainly will est Stone House to better preserve the be fun to watch it grow! historical structure’s foundation. After A hardy group of Lakewood resi- a lot of planning and leadership by dents finished the soil transport, Green Team Volunteers from LCA show off their handiwork at Lakewood Park. Lakewood City Councilman Tom Bull- planting and mulching. ock, the garden was completed with the Lakewood now joins some 22 efforts of these groups. flies, birds and other animals. When understand that these areas do all con- other neighboring cities in having a What is a rain garden? Rain gardens choosing plants for your rain garden, nect and influence each other. rain garden. We hope you will visit are landscaped areas planted with native consider the height of the plant, bloom The Green Team has been learn- ours in Lakewood Park. plants that enjoy growing in wet soil. The time, and color. Use a variety of plants ing about wise use of soil and water and If you are interested in having your installation of a rain garden is a simple that bloom at different times to create a how they interact. Local experts like very own rain garden, see Cuyahoga process involving a shovel and a bit of long flowering season that will provide Todd Houser, Jared Bartley, and edu- Soil and Water Conservation District’s physical energy. A large area of land is not food and habitat for wildlife all year cation specialists from the Cuyahoga website at: http://www.cuyahogaswcd. needed for a rain garden, making them long. Milkweed is an ideal native plant Soil and Water Conservation District, org/grantfunded-raingardens.htm, ideal for Lakewood residents. for rain gardens in that it prefers moist worked with the Green Team beginning where “A Rain Garden Manual for Why plant a rain garden? Rain soil and is a food source for the mon- at their annual meeting in September, Homeowners,” which includes instruc- gardens are not only a beautiful addi- arch caterpillar and butterfly. where they were able to see displays of tions and a list of suitable native plants, tion to the landscape, but they provide A special thanks to all involved to soil layers: topsoil, subsoil and weath- can be downloaded. environmental benefits, such as make this project a reality. Lakewood ered rock. The Green Team was able to For more information on LCA’s decreasing stormwater runoff, help- Catholic Academy’s Green Team, an identify these layers first-hand by mak- Green Team, contact Marianne ing alleviate problems associated with after school nature club composed of ing and eating (yes, eating!) the layers of Quasebarth Usiak at greenteam@lake- flooding and drainage, recharging 3rd through 5th graders arrived first, soil from different types of edible ingre- woodcatholicacademy.com. ground water, and providing a habitat with shovels ready to help with the and food for wildlife, such as birds and garden. These students had not only The University Of Akron Lakewood butterflies. Rain gardens also have an already learned about rain gardens, but economic value in that they minimize voted to help put one in for the com- Wants To Be Your University munity as part of their annual service the need for watering and are easy to continued from page 1 distance learning classes and an on-site project. Green Team students learn that maintain. Since native plants are used Intro to Ethics course. A workshop for wise use of the resources in the envi- created partnerships with the City of in rain gardens, fertilizers and pesti- middle and high school teachers will be ronment in which we live includes not Lakewood, Lakewood City Schools, cides are not needed. offered in March. UA Lakewood plans only where you live or go to school, but Lakewood Public Library, Lakewood Native plants are used because to offer post-secondary options as well also the community. That is why the Hospital, First Federal Lakewood, they are adapted to our local weather as workforce development programs. Green Team completes service projects Virginia Marti College and Lakewoo- and soil conditions. Native plants also Metelko notes that the business com- annually in all of these areas to better dAlive. As a member of the Innovation have a relationship with native butter- munity is excited about the proximity Alliance, UA aligns and integrates its of such programs. resources with Lorain County Com- Registration open houses are being munity College and Stark State College, held on December 13 and 21 from noon and Metelko states that “anyone with to 7:00 p.m. For more information, curriculum” is welcome to join them. check out the UA Lakewood website The initial class offerings will be (lakewood.uakron.edu). focused on General Education and Nursing. This spring will feature several

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Going Green San Francisco’s Take On Safe City Riding Happy winter to all of you cyclists by Erika Durham and readers out there! I just got back from a quick trip out to San Francisco to soak up some warm west coast sun to hold me over through the next few months of wind, snow, sleet, and frigid cold riding Cleveland is going to offer up. Although the trip was recreational in nature, I had a significant opportu- nity to take notes on how a bigger city handles its growing cycling popula- tion. My discoveries were exciting and motivating, and gave me many new ideas for pushing Lakewood in that up former automobile street parking, same direction. and one memorable rack that had bikes First of all, as I’m sure you’re aware, locked standing straight up on their photo by Erika Durham San Francisco has a slightly different back wheels-- one solution to the issue terrain than Lakewood does. If you’ve of blocked sidewalks. ever ridden up any of the hills coming biking experience. Not only did Bill, but they’re also active in the city’s plan- There were negatives visible out of the valley, just imagine half of our pedicab rider, respect all traffic ning commissions, and have a strong throughout the city too, many bike your commute made up of that steep of laws, but the cyclists around him did voice that is listened to and respected. wheels and seats (oddly enough) had an incline. The other half, of course, is too, passing with courtesy and moving Because of their efforts, there are bike been stolen off of bikes parked on a terrifying coast down incredibly steep safely along a very busy and very wide lanes and/or sharrows on almost every various streets, and the cycling com- hills with busy intersections every 500 street. What really put it over the top street, there are yellow signs reading munity still faces issues with major feet or so. Now that’s not to say all of San were a few quick interactions between either “SHARE THE ROAD,” or, my thoroughfares in order to make them Francisco is like that, but it’s definitely Bill and a city bus driver. Both vehicles personal favorite, “BIKES ALLOWED safer for bike and auto commuters part of the equation. transporting clients and in need of the USE OF FULL LANE.” Also, on one alike. I realize San Francisco is not What’s so great about that city, same space had a respectful conversa- of their most heavily-traveled roads perfect, but I think we can learn a lot and so inspiring, is the sheer amount tion of hand signals that ended with a for auto commuters, all intersections from the progress they have made, of people on bikes. And they’re doing smile and everyone moving along in where the bike lane temporarily merges and apply that to Lakewood’s contin- it safely...partly because they’re being a coordinated fashion that left us all with traffic are marked clearly, and the uous improvement. mindful as a group, and partly because safe and happy. No honked horns, no speed limit is dropped to 10 MPH. And And speaking of Lakewood’s the city’s infrastructure has allowed for middle fingers, no yelling or attempts people are paying attention on both cycling future, the time has about that to happen. Drivers and cyclists are to drive us off the road. Imagine that... sides of the equation. come for us Lakewood Bikers to make respectful to one another, and there bus drivers and cyclists getting along... I also don’t recall seeing any our voices heard! The community seems to be a peacefulness to travel The possibilities for improvement are cyclists without lights on their bikes for meeting for the BikeLakewood re- that we don’t often enjoy back at home. seemingly endless now! night riding. If anything, some displays launch and discussion of Lakewood’s For instance, after a long day of San Francisco also has a bike coali- seemed almost over the top, but I guess new Bike Master Plan is taking place walking basically the length of the city, tion that is 20,000 members strong, it never hurts to be overly cautious. The on Wednesday, December 14 at the we opted for a pedicab ride back to our and they make their presence visible city was overflowing with bike parking Lakewood Public Library at 7:00 p.m. hotel, to alleviate the aching of our in many ways. Obviously riding their as well, with many different designs of Come and give your two (or ten) cents tired legs and to get a closer look at the bikes is one way they show themselves, racks, some on sidewalks, some taking for improvement in our great city. Lakewoodites On “Two Wheels” Living Green Plus Plenty Of Exercise Dear Erika, lar he said 30 minutes of elevated heart miles from our house on Arthur to where 185 down from 210. My BMI went down Thank you for your wonderful col- rate). I said that’s great but I don’t have I work in Westlake and it takes about a from 29 to 18. In April of 2010 I bought umn! the time to exercise due to a busy work half an hour... with an elevated heart rate my own bike from Spin Bike Shop (great I want to relate my biking story. In and home life. A few days later my old to boot! What started as a stop-gap until I guys), a Kona Smoke, which is a solid, if December of 2009 two events changed pickup truck broke down and it wasn’t got some funds for a new old truck slowly modest, commuter bike. I love it. the course of my life. The first was a worth the repairs it needed. I gave it to turned into a change of perspective and We’re still a one-car family and visit to my doctor. I had just turned Click n’ Clack, the Tappet brothers. lifestyle. In conjunction with a modest we’ll stay that way. We probably save a 40, was out of shape, overweight and So, starting the first of the year 2010 change in diet, I saw the extra pounds couple grand each year without the car feeling lousy. He told me to change my I began making my commute on my melt right off and within 6 months I payment, insurance, gas, repairs, etc. I diet and get some exercise (in particu- wife’s little mountain bike. It’s just over 6 was back to my high school weight of stay fit for free. I’ve run a few 5ks and 10ks and a Warrior Dash. My nagging Lakewoodites On “Two Wheels” back aches and sore feet and balky knees are largely trouble-free now. Addition- ally, my mood improved (some friends byBike Jan Dregalla Racks man that I assume is a bike club in might debate that, but I think it has). After reading Erika’s article in the area, although I didn’t check that On top of all that, I really enjoy the the last LO, I remembered some pics I out. The bike rack was in front of this ride. The sights and sounds and experi- wanted to get to the “bicycle folks.” I beautiful view of the Columbia River ences of riding a bike just can’t be had had the good fortune to be in Portland, Gorge. inside a shiny metal box. Even though Oregon this summer. They are an arts I was impressed that bicyclists I feel like a lone gazelle surrounded by and health-friendly location that made were so encouraged and very present in lions out there riding my commute, I me feel right at home. the area because it was a long and hilly wouldn’t trade places with any of them. We hiked in the Columbia River ride from the cities. I’m sending these This is my case for riding a bike, Gorge area north of Portland for pics as an example of what another especially if you were like me-- out of some breathtaking mountain and city/state is doing. I wish I could send shape and short on funds. waterfall viewing. I climbed 3 miles the mountains too, but I can see these Thanks again for great column! straight up, (with the help of switch- in front of our lake also. Keep up the good work! backs) and back down again. Phew! Every other public and private A fun bike rack and sculpture by We climbed in several places and place had some kind of bike rack avail- Margherita Leon called, “In the Tree Sincerely, everywhere were these beautiful bike able. They were of the more generic Tops,”1991, discovered at a Portland Rob Holland racks donated by the Portland Wheel- varieties, yet very useful. shopping center.

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Lakewood Opinion Every “One” Counts by Meg Ostrowski campaign with a choice to pursue On November 29th the Cuyahoga and pay for a recount or concede. County Board of Elections released In the weeks between Election Day the official results of the November and the release of the official results, 8th General Election. A particularly her committee accepted pledges close race for the third seat on the from supporters for a recount in Lakewood City Schools Board of an effort to be prepared for either Education remained so. Emma Pet- option. After consulting with pro- rie-Barcelona finished with 3,846 fessionals, considering the opinions votes, just 81 ahead of fourth place and pocketbooks of her support- finisher, Kristine Pagsuyoin. ers, Pagsuyoin decided not to pursue The unofficial count based on a recount stating, “I think that the Election Day results had left Pagsuyoin most positive step I can take now trailing behind Barcelona by 70 votes, is to end this journey and continue a margin too narrow to declare a win- to advocate for our students and ner. Despite maintaining a lead in the the ideals that so many of us share. neighborhood of 150 votes throughout Although I will not be serving as a most of the night, just past the stroke of member of the current school board Pagsuyoin came in ahead of Barcelona in 24 of 41 precincts and tied in another, but midnight Barcelona surged ahead when I am dedicated to the goals that I set significant leads in northern precincts boosted Barcelona onto the Board. From West Ward One precincts were reported forth in my campaign.” to East; 1H (64), 1J (47), 2A (116), 2C (33), 3A (90) as a block, after posting no results all I couldn’t help wondering tion Day votes, Barcelona soared on as communicated by one Lincoln evening. Although no one was com- where the votes that put Barcelona Election Day. Many attribute this parent in a letter distributed and fortable counting their chickens before over the top came from, why our to the paper clips used to attach her posted at http://www.lakewood- they were hatched, many were initially Mayor and County Executive were campaign literature to that of the clear observer.com/forum/viewtopic. dumbfounded after Pagsuyoin’s hard- endorsing school board candidates, winners in this race, incumbent Linda php?f=7&t=10518. This letter urged working citywide campaign effort and including Barcelona, and how their Beebe who will begin her 29th year on voters to avoid candidates who have her lead over Barcelona with absentee influence would impact the outcome the Board in January and Chairman said they will revisit the plan. voters, which is often a good predictor of the election. Some answers may of Lakewood’s Planning Commission, Whatever the case, there are many of Election Day results. be found in the Cuyahoga County Tom Einhouse. This literature trio voters left feeling like their interests The official results, includ- Board of Elections Reports and the was delivered to voters just days before and values may not be represented ing 534 provisional ballots, were map accompanying this article. the election. Prior to this effort, nei- by the very like-minded members of just 16 votes (one tenth of one per- While most school board candi- ther Beebe nor Einhouse had publicly this elected Board. After all, if our cent) from triggering an automatic dates remained consistent with their expressed their preference for Bar- Why I Love Lakewood fourth grade recount. This left the Pagsuyoin percentages of the Absentee and Elec- celona, even when asked directly at contest winner is “proud to say I live candidate forums. One Lakewood res- in a community that really is a melt- ident suggested that years from now ing pot,” shouldn’t our school board we will refer to this campaign season reflect the same pride? as “The Year of the Paper Clip.” With Pagusyoin’s strong finish Welcome Local political junkies noted throughout the city (coming in ahead Linda Beebe’s 3.6% Election Day of Barcelona in 60% of precincts) dive, an anomaly and statistical “red and thousands of votes cast for the flag” nearly equal to Barcelona’s strong field of alternative candidates, 3.7% surge, that some feel should be we know that many here accept the Heidi Finniff investigated. Maybe some answers lie notion of inclusive government and in the recently announced Cuyahoga would welcome diverse representa- First Federal Lakewood is proud County initiative to regionalize edu- tion. Building on this momentum, I cational services (http://executive. encourage you to pay attention, stay to announce the appointment of cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/120111- informed, get involved, spread the Heidi Finniff as the manager of NYU-Authored-Strategy.aspx) for word and communicate with Board which Lakewood’s support may Members. Most importantly, please our Lakewood branch. be needed. Or the fear of Lincoln vote when opportunities arise, every Elementary School’s future in the one of them counts. Heidi has been a banker for 7 years and has the district’s Master Facilities Plan experience, skills and dedication to help individuals and small businesses achieve their financial goals. We Lit Up Lakewood, But Please contact Heidi and her Lakewood staff for Where Was The Band? solutions to all your banking needs. by David Stein the Lakewood High School Marching What an amazing fifth year for Band did not participate in the Ligh- LightUpLakewood. Kudos to Ian tUpLakewood parade- I don’t like Heidi FinniFF Andrews, Shannon Strachan, Tamara rumors, I would however like to pose Karel and the too many to list sponsors this question and hope many other Lakewood Branch Manager and volunteers. The event, parade and residents would too. I am a tax pay- weather were fantastic! The fireworks- ing Lakewood resident and is our High nMLS# 587800 Thank You to The Universiry of Akron, School not a public school, funded Lakewood- were spectacular. The new by us? It wasn’t too cold for the band 14806 detroit Avenue lights on the Hospital- wow! Though members to play, yes- one rumor! It something was definitely missing. wasn’t raining for the band members to (216) 529-2636 Where was the Lakewood High School get wet. It was 46 degrees! I don’t think Marching Band? they were at a bowl game. KUDOS to I started playing the coronet when the Beck center band! A group formed I was 10 and carried that through of musical residents from all over to college, yes I was a band geek! We Lakewood- but wouldn’t it have been marched basically wherever we were nice to have had more than one march- told to go. The 90 degree heat, the 5 ing band? Where were you Lakewood degree cold. I’ve heard rumors as to why High School Marching Band?

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Minding The Issues More Reflections From The Political Prism Occupiers--Next Steps by Gordon Brumm in a situation they are unsuited for. When the Occupiers got evicted The school administration would be from their sites in a number of cities, just require a lot of work. The state- school board, would be doing a service natural allies. (Some school districts some commentators remarked that it ment of principles should be specific if they educated us about these things. may already be making this effort. If was the best thing that could happen enough to generate actual policies, One question in mind concerns so, I applaud them.) to them. but broad enough to allow flexibility. the teachers’ unions. It arises from But to talk of weeding out bad I agree. The Occupiers have made Candidates should be asked to the distinction between two kinds teachers brings up the question of their point, and made it very well. But agree with these principles in sub- of union, which I’ll call commodity how we recognize bad teachers, demonstrations per se are mindless. stance, not to bind themselves to any unions and skill unions. which is to say, how to measure per- Dozens of brilliant ideas may have one specific policy. Indeed, an office- By commodity unions I mean formance. been generated in the Occupiers’ holder should never be required to unions that organize workers whose Here the question of junior vs. minds, but none have been conveyed commit absolutely to any specific labor is essentially a commodity, in senior comes up. Whenever I hear to the general public. It is time, as policy--an example being the no-tax the sense that one unit of labor can be about the brilliance of young, dedi- they say, to move on. pledge, which is as despicable as it substituted for another without signif- cated, idealistic teachers, I head for But the Occupiers don’t have to is pernicious. But even without any icant result. In other words, as long as the hills. Idealistic and dedicated? Yes, stop demonstrating. They can decen- requirement of absolute commit- the laborer has the minimum required in all probability. Fully competent? I tralize across the city, demonstrating ment, it should be easy to distinguish capability, one hour of his or her work have my doubts. One clear thing my at any number of spots for a few the sheep from the goats. is no better and no worse than any oth- life experience has taught me is that it hours or a day at a time. (Think of all Nor should the Friends of ers. Absent a great shortage of laborers takes a few years to sort out the good the mini-parks in Lakewood.) These Occupiers identify with any one (as in the wake of the Black Death, ideas from the bad and learn the tricks mini-demonstrations offer much political party. To do so makes for for example), employers will have a of the trade. On the other hand, teach- better opportunities for contact with easy betrayal. decided advantage over employees in ers have to be young before they can members of the public than the mass Having acquired goals to work setting wages for this kind of job--the be mature. Where is the next genera- demonstrations seen so far. And this toward, the Friends of Occupiers employer can set wages on a “take it tion of teachers coming from, if they leads to the next step, which is… could work on a local level--though or leave it” basis, knowing that if one all get fired at the beginning?Getting Recruiting and education: For related to each other through net- applicant turns down the job there are rid of young teachers is like throwing every Occupier, there are probably works on a statewide or even national many others who won’t. Thus unions away your seed corn. scores or hundreds of individuals level --to bring about the change that are formed, presenting a united front. It’s a dilemma. who are sympathetic but who for one the Occupations have called for. Strict seniority rules are important as Indeed, the whole subject of reason or another have not joined On a Favorite Analogy of Deficit a safeguard against firing on arbitrary performance measurement is a quan- the demonstrations. They must be Hawks grounds or because the worker is a dary. What is the criterion? Test recruited, and they must organize. In arguing against government “troublemaker” (read: union activist). scores? Different teachers have dif- Recruitment can be done by per- expenditures, some ideologues draw In skill unions, by contrast, each ferent types of students to work son-to-person contact. Education a comparison between the national member has his or her own skill set with. Comparison with other teach- can be done partly in the same way, government and the family. (State and skill level, acquired through ers? How many teachers in a school but mainly through the media and governments are generally excluded education, experience or innate abil- are teaching the exact same sub- through teach-ins--which are a logi- because their constitutions require ity. Interchanging the work of one ject in the exact same situation, and cal next step in any case. a balanced budget.) Reality, they say, member of a skill union with that of how do we know which teachers are For the benefit of those living on dictates that the national government another will probably make a signifi- extraordinarily bad and which are another planet, I note that a presiden- follow the example of a family. A fam- cant difference-- the result attained extraordinarily good? Principals’ tial election, along with congressional ily must live within its means--if it by one member will be better or evaluations? That brings in the possi- elections, will be held in about a year. doesn’t have enough income to meet worse than that attained by another. bility of personal bias. And common This is just about the right amount of expenses, it must cut its expenses. It Commodity unions have an sense tells me that some teachers are time to form an effective organization. can’t borrow. FALSE. Many families important place in the history of the more effective in some situations Occupiers and Friends of Occupiers borrow--they borrow the money to labor movement. Therefore, I sus- than in others, whether for ethnic, could form neighborhood organiza- buy their homes. That is what hap- pect, there is a tendency on the part social or intellectual reasons. Perhaps tions devoted to self-education and all pens when they take out a mortgage. of skill unions to take the perspective the schools need less punitive testing the day-to-day jobs that make up the Just as the eligibility of a mort- appropriate to commodity unions. Is and more diagnostic testing, along so-called ground operations of politi- gage applicant can be open to this true of teachers’ unions? with a focus on best practices. cal campaigns. question, so can the advisability Skill unions stand on the com- The complexity of the problem Such an effort would require, of government borrowing be ques- petence of their members. Hence it makes me throw up my hands, but it first, the definition of goals and tioned in any particular case. But to seems to me that it would be in the leads to one firm conclusion: Rigid, principles; second, identification of decide the question absolutely on the interest of teachers’ unions to pro- universal commandments are not the candidates who agree with these goals basis of the government-family anal- tect their brand by weeding out those answer. Each school district, keeping and principles; and, third, working ogy is hogwash. who do not belong in their jobs, the welfare of the students firmly in to elect these candidates. And this Teachers--Who Goes? either because of general incompe- mind, can best work out their prob- brings up some problematic issues: One of the most contentious tence, laziness or because they are lems in their own way. Organization and decision- questions in the recent battle over making: Consensus and complete Issue 2 concerned the place of teacher egalitarianism--which seem to be the seniority in the process of staff custom in the Occupations so far-- reductions. Issue 2 supporters argued simply aren’t adequate to the job of that the iron rule of seniority allows large-scale action. For example, to incompetent teachers to remain bring various local Occupations into in their jobs at the expense of new relation with one another, there must generations of young, dynamic and be representation. To carry out new idealistic teachers. activities, there must be someone to On this general subject I plead direct them. To make decisions, there much ignorance. As a student I have must be some procedure that isn’t known some incompetent or lazy crippled by the need for absolute con- teachers (or so I thought), and I have sensus. All this implies some sort of heard complaints about incompetent hierarchy, however mild. and lazy teachers. But as to the specif- Goals and principles: What ics--how many incompetent teachers are the goals and principles to be hold their jobs in this district or that, asserted, and how are candidates how their incompetence manifests expected to respond to them? Defin- itself, how performance is measured- ing the goals and principles should -these are things I wish I knew more pose no particular problems--it will about. Our School Board, or any

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Lakewood Perspectives All I Want For Christmas Is there any more iconic Holly- by Bret Callentine way to keep an elected official on track wood image of Christmas than that of is to let them know that there are other little Ralphie Parker in “A Christmas spotted near Polaski’s Candy Store, Harding this year, but at the rate we’re options. Letting a person run unop- Story,” clinging to the top of the depart- their minds are seemingly made up. going, if I don’t ask now, by the time he posed is akin to us admitting that we ment store slide in a desperate attempt So what are we to do? Well, Raphie moves up, the mascot might officially have few expectations and even fewer to plead his gift request to Santa--“No, went to Santa, so I think I’m willing to get changed from the Ranger to the ambitions. Having an opponent forces no, I want an official Red Ryder carbine- give it a try also. Well, maybe not with Construction Worker. Come on peo- debate, it demands discussion, and it action two hundred shot range model Saint Nick, but with an option that I, ple, we might be the only school system mandates that each candidate make an air rifle!”? Earlier in the story, Ralphie likewise, stopped believing in quite a in the country that has more wheels on argument not just that they can do the even admits to no longer believing in while ago: the media. So here you go our students’ classrooms than on the job, but that they can do it better than Santa, but seemingly getting nowhere Lakewood Observer, here’s my Christ- vehicles the city officially operates to the other person. in his other efforts to cajole his parents mas list. I’m getting nowhere talking to get them there. That’s it. That’s all I want. I’m will- into the purchase, he submits to a secu- politicians, so I’m putting my last hope And for me, my request is much less ing to live without a movie theatre, I’m lar version of Pascal’s Wager. in Jim O’Bryan, who, come to think complicated but much more problem- willing to tolerate never being more There is something heartwarming of it, would make a rather convincing atic. I want candidates. Not politicians, than twenty yards from a drug store, and, given the recent political environ- Santa Claus... candidates. Next election, I would love and I’ve gotten strangely comfortable ment, something eerily poignant about First of all, for my friends over to be blessed with a handful of decent, with having a six foot squirrel hock- Ralphie’s gambit. Quickly losing hope, at the Westerly, I want a daily Com- honest, hard-working citizens who are ing cell phones at the end of the block. he seeks out everyone and anyone who munity Circulator. I want it to loop willing to throw their hats in the ring If Ralphie can have his BB gun, I don’t might be able to aide in his quest to around to all the critical Lakewood and give civic leadership a try. As a cap- think it’s too much to ask if we can have receive the blue steel beauty with the stops (the hospital, grocery stores, etc.) italist, I believe in the benefits of open a few things that’ll make our city bet- compass in the stock and that thing and I want it to have a GPS transpon- competition. It’s not that I’m against ter. So, Mr. O’Bryan-claus and all you that tells time (and yes, that IS my der so that anyone who wants to can our current Mayor or Council Mem- elves over at the Observer, if you would house with the leg lamp prominently use an app to know just where it is at bers, or think that they are necessarily be so kind as to honor my Christmas displayed in the front window – it’s a any given time so they don’t have to doing a bad job. But I think the easiest list, I’ll be sure to drink my Ovaltine. major award). Whether you’re a 99%- wait outside in the rain or snow hop- er or a Tea Party member, you’ve got to ing that they didn’t just miss it. And to really empathize with his plight. After keep it affordable for seniors, I want it Heirloom Home Celebrates First all, politicians’ approval ratings aren’t to have a powerful speaker system and in the single digits just because we’re tricked out interior so that you can run Anniversary: Support The Beck Center! not getting what we want, but, because it on Friday and Saturday nights as a by Brenda Ellner we’re beginning to think we’re no lon- party bus for the drunks to get from Heirloom Home celebrates its 1st birthday with a special holiday sale of unique ger even being heard. bar to bar. items. Give the present of wonderful handcrafted vintage necklaces and bracelets; If you peel back all the party poli- For my family that comes into town handsome, quality watches that have a secret compartment; antiques and beautiful tics and radical rhetoric, most people a couple times a year, I want a fishing silver; glass and collectibles. are actually supporting some very pier and boardwalk at Lakewood Park, This is the place for ornaments and Christmas decoratives--serving pieces, similar goals. But regardless of the complete with seasonal kiosks that can plates, candles, trees and angels in metal and wood–all one of a kind to be trea- demands of their constituents, most be leased out to local businesses look- sured forever. politicians quickly dismiss the argu- ing to sell their wares. I’m sick and tired Enjoy and purchase yummy cookies and candies--such great fun to browse ment with the impertinent equivalent of Lakewood being the only waterfront with your kids for gifts. And all at BARGAIN PRICES and all proceeds support of, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” We’re community that has a “look but don’t scholarships for children at THE BECK. Heirloom Home is at 18119 Detroit Ave- not having any logical discussions any- touch” mentality when it comes to its nue. Holiday hours are Tuesday - Sunday noon - 5:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday more, you don’t see politicians give you biggest marketable resource. until 7:00 p.m.; Saturday - opens at 10:00 a.m. the list of pros and cons, and regardless For my son, I’d humbly like to ask of how many grizzly bears have been for a finished High School. He’s only at

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Gift Guide- Downtown Gingerbread House Tour by Paula Reed shape before work, during lunch, and A new holiday tradition has begun one weekend. The ski lodge has amaz- in Downtown Lakewood with the ing detail, including a chair lift with second annual Gingerbread House pretzel seats, gum paste elves relax- Tour, sponsored by the Downtown ing in a hot tub, and a chimney made Lakewood Business Alliance. There of gingerbread stones mortared with are 24 structures on display in busi- royal icing. Their challenge now is fig- nesses between Lincoln Avenue and uring out how to top this one next year! Arthur Avenue. Seeing the inventive- Be sure to put on your detective ness of their creators is reason enough hat and join the Scavenger Hunt! Busi- to visit all of these constructions, but nesses hosting gingerbread structures while you’re looking, participate in the are: Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Aladdin’s, GreenSmartGifts, Hunt form at any host merchant or AT&T, Landfall Travel, Blue Onion, download and print one from down- Elf Mountain Resort built by Hotel & Leisure Advisors. lion and blue, Cerny’s, Paisley townlakewood.org. The form features on Thursday, December 15th at 6:00 will not be judged. Prizes, donated by Monkey, Discount Drug Mart, Plan- a photo of a detail of each house, with p.m. DLBA’s panel of judges, Dan Dea- Downtown Lakewood Business Alli- tation Home, Dramatics Salon, Rozi’s, a line below on which to write the gan, owner of Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar; ance, will be awarded on December 22. Empty Nest, Tease Salon, First Federal location of the gingerbread structure Mary Anne Crampton, former execu- Most of the entries are in the family, of Lakewood, Tess’ Tender Touch and pictured. The Scavenger Hunt will tive director of LakewoodAlive, & Eric youth (Lakewood High’s Model U.N. Geiger’s. continue through Tuesday, December Lowrey, Realtor and former pastry club constructed a gingerbread model 20. Completed sheets may be turned chef, will select a house that exempli- of the U.N. building) or adult catego- in at any participating merchant or fies Most Creative Use of Materials, ries, but the one entry in the Business the LakewoodAlive office.Those cor- Best Execution of a Theme and Best of category, Elf Mountain Resort, built by rectly identifying all the houses will be Show. Categories are: Children & Fam- Hotel & Leisure Advisors, headquar- entered into a drawing for a Downtown ily (12 & under); Youth (13-17); Adult tered in the Detroit-Warren Building, Lakewood gift basket. (18+); Business/Organization; and is worth a special trip to Rozi’s to see Judging of the entries will occur Professional. The last two categories it. Having learned from last year’s out- standing effort, a water park complete with a marshmallow water slide, they were eager to try again. A core group of 5 employees worked on the resort while the rest of the staff provided sup- port and encouragement. They started brainstorming in October, and their Thank You staff architect prepared a cardboard model on which they patterned their Piecing together the gingerbread houses. for a gingerbread pieces. The ski lodge took Wonderful Enjoy a Peaceful Year! Shopping Experience at... 14417 Detroit Avenue 216.221.1091 INSULATED paisleymonkey.com SAS Brand BOOTS $ facebook.com/Paisley.Monkey 20 OFF $25 OFF

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Gift Guide- Downtown Light-Up Lakewood A Big Success by Kevin Cush and Calvin by the Downtown Business Alliance crafts at the library and around town, children having fun with Santa, and Dolatowski- 6th graders from and was available to all of the commu- and great holiday entertainment at we considered it to be the best festi- Harding Middle School nity, all ages. the Lakewood Masonic Temple, with val yet! On Saturday, December 3 some The Light-Up Lakewood festival performances from Harding Sing- joy, singing and fun came to the com- started out as a way to attract custom- ers, Lincoln Singers, Garfield Music munity of Lakewood. The event was ers to the business district in downtown Crew and Silhouette Dance Studio, held in downtown Lakewood on Lakewood, but then it spread out to not to forget the lighting ceremony at Detroit Avenue between Lakewood include our whole community as activ- Lakewood Hospital! Hospital and Lakewood Public Library. ities like Santa’s visit to the library were At the festival we had the best This year’s Light-Up Lakewood Festi- added. time listening to the great music at the val was a big success. It was sponsored There were many fun arts and library and seeing all of the younger photo by Christopher Bindel

Poet Laureate of Lakewood, Bill Knittel, captivated the crowd with his Christmas ballad.

“Christmas Court” Lyrics and Music Bill Knittel Lakewood’s Poet Laureate photo by Christopher Bindel photo by Mike Zannoni Is that reindeer I hear on the roof, Does that sound come from each little hoof? The Trash Talkers from St. Ed’s are the evening’s rock stars. It was a perfect night for Christmas fireworks. Let’s run out in the snow, And look up then we’ll know, Snap a picture and then we’ll have proof;

Let us hide over there by that tree, As quiet and as quick as can be, Now look over that way, Hey! Is that Santa’s sleigh? Oh my gosh! Don’t believe what I see;

I don’t think we’ve broken any laws, So let’s knock off the hem and the haws, Say we just couldn’t sleep, The excuse we will keep, We don’t want to tick off Santa Claus;

Now we are in Santa Claus Court, And the jury they all look so short, photo by Christopher Bindel They’re all sitting on shelves, Guess they all must be elves, The King and Queen of Light Up Lakewood, Lakewood High School juniors Peter Hope the judge is a real good sport; photo by Mike Zannoni Nelson and Rachel Ritter, share a smile. There’s a moral to this story you know, Congressman Dennis Kucinich takes in And believe me it aint no Ho, Ho, the parade. Cause we heard the judge say, There’s no gifts Christmas day, Back to bed is just where we will go;

ShopLocal.Shop Lakewood. What we did was a dumb stupid trick, And the outcome made us really sick, Shop Yes it made us believe, Late! That every Christmas Eve, Thursdays You don’t mess, with our old pal St. Nick; So if you want peace, From the Christmas Eve Police, Go to bed and do it mighty quick! Go to bed and do it mighty quick! Mighty quick!

P.S. P.S. We awoke the next day, To a Christmas display, That said see what you get when you’re good. Ho! Ho! Ho! photo by Christopher Bindel Signed Santa, The End! This downtown "shop-local" initiative is presented by lakewood alive Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance Committee Members Yes see what you get when you’re good. Visit us at downtownlakewood.org Live Christmas windows entertained the crowds. Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho...

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Gift Guide- Lakewood Cleveland Craft Coalition Handmade Holiday Show by Christin Sorensen including vintage jewelry, zombie- jewelry; knit and crochet items Kristen (http://thefountaincre- ‘Twas the week before Christmas inspired sock monkeys, pottery, hair Brit (www.holdenallan.etsy.com)- ativestudio.com/images/museme. when all through the town accessories, knitwear, purses, orna- upcycled guitar picks html)- porn star and serial killer orna- Not a shopper was finished, not ments and so much more!! Caitlin- cupcakes, holiday choco- ments and tree toppers, mobile mini even one. Think outside of the Big Box and late bark bars The stockings were hung by the go handmade this holiday season! Candice (http://www.etsy.com/ Marie (http://www.etsy.com/ chimney with care, Your friends and family will love you shop/tattoo1981ink)- children’s cloth- shop/TheDrunkenGnome)- jewelry, In hopes that some handmade for it. ing, headbands, necklaces crocheted amigarumi, beer koozies, awesomeness soon would be there. Participating Artists: Chris (http://www.etsy.com/ ornaments The Cleveland Craft Coalition is Audrey- leather cuffs embellished shop/craftygurll)- pottery, ornaments, Nicki (http://www.etsy.com/ excited to announce our 2011 Hand- with vintage pieces, handbags sushi sets shop/ZombieSocks)- zombie sock made Holiday Show! This will be a Beth (www.etsy.com/shop/cleve- Denise (http://www.etsy.com/ monkeys, ornaments two-day affair on Friday, December landtart)- ornaments, linocut prints, shop/treatcentral)- fleece scarves, Rhiannon (http://www.etsy.com/ 16th from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, wooden boxes purses and headbands shop/Snikitty)- voodoo dolls, hair December 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bethany (http://www.etsy.com/ Emily (http://www.facebook. accessories, cat toys, ornaments It will be held at Breakneck Gallery, shop/beethingsstudio)- jewelry com/VisualGrammar216)- hats, fasci- Samantha (http://thesnowstore. 17020 Madison Ave., Lakewood’s new- Brandi & Holly (http://www. nators, accessories, ornaments net/)- crocheted amigurumi est addition to the arts scene. facebook.com/pages/The-Lovely- Ingrid- snarky cross stitch, amigu- Sean (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ We will showcase 20 artists deliv- Wrecks/157989037582600)- earrings, rumi magicplanet)- art, spider webs, bread ering the goods you want for all of your necklaces, and things with buttons Kristen- totes, record bowls, orna- Tina- quirky housewares, kitschy handmade holiday shopping needs, Bridgette- beaded, hemp and wire ments prints, wreaths, soap and cards Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas by Robby Zettler of satin in the color of your choice Buy them at your local office how beautiful it looks before it’s used. The holidays can be stressful and wrapped around the base of the tree. supply store and make them on your If you have a dining room just for holi- frazzling. The first tip I give everyone Small trees only need about a yard. computer or just use your best hand- days and special occasions, you can set is “keep it simple”. Elaborate décor Start with 2 yards, for bigger trees. writing with a metallic marker. it anytime and the room will be deco- is fussy and time consuming. “Less is For the table: Slit the tops of wine corks and rated. more” goes a long way in this hectic Always use white tablecloths. They insert a business card with the name Most importantly, remember to season. Having said that, I hope one match everything for all occasions and of your guests. These can also be pur- enjoy the fruits of your labor. After all of these festive ideas makes it to your you can bleach them after use. chased at an office supply store. is primped and placed, pour a glass of home for this wonderful time of the Add: Set the table the night before or wine , sit back and admire your beauti- year! Runners. Depending on the size early in the day so everyone can see ful holiday home! Transfer some of the plain bulbs of your table, using two or three across on your tree to a big glass bowl (a trifle the shorter length of the table adds bowl can be purchased for about $4.00 interest. Lengths of satin or silk are and has many uses throughout the very elegant. year.) Set it on a countertop or make Glitter. The larger pieces in the it your centerpiece at the dining table. shapes of stars or squares are easier Fill it with ornaments or pine cones to clean up and, although they sound and garland for an organic look. fussy, they add a beautiful effect when Choose a color scheme. Whether sprinkled across your table. 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Pulse Of The City Our Local Colleges And Universities- Keys To The Future! There’s no doubt about it, college by Gary Rice does not come cheap, and, truth be told, for a young person to hope for a society. well, as I’ve since been a writer for good livelihood he or she will probably My parents, and my universi- Folknet’s Continuum, Guitar Digest, need to complete some college studies ty’s leadership, were fortunately not and your Lakewood Observer news- or receive training in a good voca- among those people. I’m a 1973 cum paper. tional school. To many Americans, laude graduate of Cleveland State Uni- I elected to become part of the CSU that means trying to get their children versity, having received a degree in family for several reasons. For one, cost into what they perceive to be a “top- Political Science with Secondary Edu- was the big factor. As one who had expe- tier” school of higher education. Even cation credentials at that time, with my rienced a number of hospitalizations as with whatever scholarships might be post-graduate level special education a child, money was always a concern in available, those schools often mean coursework taken there afterwards. I’ve our family. The informal and intimate thousands of dollars out-of-pocket, had a tremendous life as a public school atmosphere of those evening classes along with thousands of dollars for and private teacher, public speaker, also helped greatly in fostering that student loans and room-and-board musician, “guitar guy,” photographer, intangible feeling of acceptance that fees. Frankly, I just don’t think that and writer, among other pursuits. So people (and particularly those having kind of expense account works for all many of those adventures derived from special needs) really appreciate. With photo by Robert Rice of us. the successes I experienced while at sincere thanks, I also note here that My dad was the only breadwin- Cleveland State University. there were several accommodations ner in our family. Adding to that were I entered CSU in 1969. At that that the university graciously made for Gary, with his “CSU Viking Green” gui- considerable costs from numerous sur- time, the university had a Lakewood my particular needs. Those were done tar, built by Lakewoodite Guy Hylnosky geries that I had to undergo as a child, High School satellite campus. As for me in the days before it was com- and authentic vintage CSU “Greenie- all of which made the idea of college Lakewood had been my high school, mon to do that sort of thing for persons Beanie” a pipe dream for me. We did well to it was quite convenient to make a col- having so-called “disabilities.” pay the bills of life as we went along, lege transition while at the same time One very significant question for and concluded that career in 2005 with and quite frankly, had Dad not worked remain close to home. As a person the university was whether to admit my retirement as a teacher with the several jobs, we might not have even who had experienced long-term dif- me to their College of Education. Both Parma City School District. been able to do that; so when college ficulties with what, back then, were my speech and hearing issues brought Being a musician since childhood, time came for me, the piggy bank was referred to as speech and hearing concerns as to whether I would, or even I enjoyed my time in the CSU Instru- empty. The deck was stacked against “handicaps,” it was important to me should, consider becoming a teacher. mental Ensemble, where we played an me in other ways, as well. Having a that I start my college journey in rela- While some expressed reluctance eclectic library of great material. My moderate-to-severe speech impedi- tively familiar surroundings and with with my heading in that direction, my musical interests continued through ment, as well as hearing and walking smaller classes. I was also able to work strong desire, coupled with some for- the years, as I taught private music issues, there were any number of peo- as a reporter for The Norseman, CSU’s ward-thinking administrators, allowed lessons and played in local bands on ple who questioned whether I could Lakewood Academic Center newspa- me to enter that college and complete evenings and weekends as a drummer even become a productive member of per. That experience served me quite the coursework necessary to become a and guitarist. My interest in guitar his- certified classroom teacher. I received tory, along with an ability with guitar my degree and first teaching certifi- repair, led to my being asked to eval- cate in 1973, a full two years before a uate the guitars of the Rock and Roll federal law recognizing the rights of Hall of Fame in 1995. Since that time, the disabled came into play. In that I have helped them as a guitar con- respect, CSU was a pioneer university sultant whenever they’ve needed my concerning awareness of the rights of assistance. special-needs people. To me, it is essential and benefi- I later went back and took post- cial that we now have a new exciting graduate hours at CSU to receive my and dynamic University of Akron sat- Special Education certification. It was ellite campus at the heart of our city, very important to me that I enter that at Detroit Ave. and Warren Road. Stu- field, mainly because I wanted to help dents who come to Ohio’s great state students like myself who had also expe- schools and community colleges need rienced undue difficulties in their lives. to know that their qualifications will I began my career in Special Education receive careful consideration, and after as a tutor with the Lakewood Schools, admission, that they will be given every Give us a call. opportunity, as I was, to succeed in the Together, we can maximize achievement of their dreams. They your output in a single bound. need to know that there are absolutely no limits to what they can achieve, and With Cox Business’ advanced products, that they do not need to go elsewhere to you get invincible service and substantial find the excellence that is already right support in a powerful combination of trust, there waiting for them. loyalty and excellence. And having a My life has centered around help- dedicated partner means more time – ing students, particularly students who and profit – to look after your business. might be considered “high-risk,” as I once was considered by some people. I am here as a state-school graduate example to those students that they can be successful, especially when they are backed by these great local schools like Cleveland State, Cuyahoga Com- munity College, or Lakewood’s new University of Akron branch! (Incidently, the State of Ohio has a great “Project 60” program, where Ohio residents 60 or over can attend many State University classes at no charge on a not-for-credit basis. Con- tact your favorite state university for more information.)

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Lakewood Living Slap Happy by Edward Staskus and the soles of their shoes. Between pass on what he has learned.” dancing upright. It’s like the beer that By all accounts Ryan Woidke slaps the men and women waltz to the Five years of weekly practices, makes you younger.” appears a normal 19-year-old, born accompaniment of accordions. competitions, and cultural events have A recent poll on the Oktoberfest and raised in Lakewood where he still “I had never danced before,” said immersed Woidke in the history and Facebook page rated the colorful STV lives on weekends while in his second Woidke. “I don’t know if I have rhythm customs of his adopted Bavarian Alps Bavaria pavilion and folk dances in full year at Kent State University. A grad- (known as plattle in schuhplattler cir- dancing that dates back to the 11th cen- costume tops for the holiday weekend, uate of Lakewood High School now cles) or not, but at least for this I do.” tury. for more reasons than one. majoring in Criminal Justice, trim and Schuhplattling requires flexibil- “Ryan is more than a dancer,” said “We have sponsors who donate athletic, a full-time academic with two ity, stamina, and unity of the group, Kenny Ott, president of STV Bavaria. bead necklaces and sunglasses, and we part-time jobs, he blends in with most so that the slapping isn’t just loud, but “He is second-in-command of the toss stuff out to the crowds right after other backpacking students. is one very loud slap in concert. Tradi- men’s teaching. He is a young man who the shows,“ said Woidke. “One year Except on Friday nights, when he tionally a courtship dance, it developed has stepped up and assumed a role of they gave us Jagermeister apparel to exchanges his t-shirt and blue jeans for to showcase the agility and strength responsibility, perpetuating the cul- throw out. That was nuts, everybody deer-hide leather shorts, wide embroi- of men and as a spectacle to dazzle ture for at least another generation.” was grabbing for those.” dered suspenders, a white cotton shirt, women. One of four dance directors for the Affiliated with Gauverband Nor- a green wool hat with a grouse feather “Some of us are younger,” said group, Woidke brings a young man’s damerika, a non-profit foundation ornament, knee socks, black shoes with Woidke, “and have the endurance for energy to the one-thousand-year-old formed in 1966 to preserve and carry thick two-inch heels and cleats big as it. Others are in their 50s, but they’ve tradition. on the cultural heritage of Bavaria and horseshoes, and goes shoe slapping at been doing it since they were little kids, “I’m at the point they can show me Tyrol, including their ethnic costumes the Donauschwaben German-Amer- so they’re used to it.” five dances a night and I’ll know all of and dances, Cleveland’s STV Bavaria ican Cultural Center in Olmsted Schuhplattling came to Cleveland them,” he said group regularly competes in the bien- Township. in the early 1920s when four couples Every year STV Bavaria par- nial Gaufest national competition. “What happened,” said Woidke, toured the city demonstrating the folk ticipates at the Cleveland Labor Day Since 1973 they have won 7 gold med- “was in my freshman year at Lakewood dance at civic functions. The dance Oktoberfest, drawing large crowds. It is als. one of my best friends asked me to group Schuhplattler und Trachtenv- the club’s major fund-raising event, as In Orlando, Florida, in July 2011, help serve dinner at their winter dance erien, better known as STV Bavaria, well as an opportunity to perform their STV Bavaria brought home first place event, and later he invited me to a prac- was formed in the mid-60s and today native dances and sometimes even in the group dance, and well as placing tice, and, of course, when you show up thrives with more than a hundred strut their stuff before an audience two couples in the top three of the sin- they start making you dance, and right members, ranging in age from 7 to 70. often unfamiliar with schuhplattler. gles competitions. They qualified for away I was hooked on it.” “Many of our young adults grew “We do all kinds of funny skits,” the 2012 Bayrische Loewe in Germany, The dance is schuhplattler, or up within the club, but Ryan came to said Mr. Woidke. “In one of them we at which they will go shoe-to-shoe ‘hitting the shoe’, native to the moun- us as a teenager,” said Paul Beargie, come out dressed as old men with against teams from both the foun- tainous Bavarian and Tyrolean regions vice-president of STV Bavaria and a canes. A lady comes out with a sign tainhead and from around the world. of Germany, in which the women long-time Lakewood resident. “He has saying she’s got a special brew, and we Woidke can’t wait. spin around the men or in place, and taken to the dance and fully immersed drink it, go around the glockenspiel, “We’re going to go and compete the men perform a syncopated series himself in the culture. It is encourag- and when we come back, we’ve lost our against all of their best,” he said. “I’ve of loud slaps on lederhosen-clad legs ing to see his enthusiasm to learn and beards and scraggly wigs, and we’re only been here five years, so there are many things I don’t know, but I’m still going.” By his own reckoning part Ger- Thank You! man, largely on his father’s side, Woidke by Brett Brown hats, and scarves! I attend Lakewood was watching the news and listening to dances schuhplattler for the heritage, I would like to send a warm thank highschool; I am 14 years old. Just the politicians complain about every- for the competition, but mostly for the you to the kind managers at Caribou because I am a highschool student it thing from A-Z. I thought, why do we camaraderie. Coffee, Menchies and Hungry How- doesn’t mean that I am mindless or complain so much and not do enough “The people are great,” he said. ies for allowing me to put up my boxes selfish. I am a caring and compassion- to resolve our issues? I wanted to help “It’s like one big family. They’re fun to at their establishments to collect coats, ate person. My coat drive started after I in some way, so I started a coat drive. hang out with.” The wonderful people in Lakewood Woidke’s future plans include his donated hats, scarves, coats, clothes, undergraduate degree, the police acad- and gloves. I was so happy that peo- emy at KSU, possibly enlisting in the I am On Your Side® ple really do care and are not afraid to Marine Corps, and definitely schuh- Mark Hofelich | Consultant help out. Helping people is all of our plattler. Hofelich Insurance | Auto Home Life responsibility, this is how we build “No matter what,” he said, “even if 18615 Detroit Avenue | Suite 101 great communities. I go into the military, I’ll keep it up. I Lakewood, Ohio 44107 | W 440-333-4750 To Caribou Coffee, Menchies can jump right in when I’m on leave. 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Lakewood Living America’s “First” Christmas Tree by Ziggy Rein of the Old Country were enkindled by a custom in the home of the Imgaard thy plane and bringing out its beautiful Pastor Heinrich (Henry) Chris- the sight of the beautifully decorated family in Wooster, Ohio, since 1847. significance.” tian Schwan made history when he and lighted tree. Others, however, were Fortified with this information, Pastor Although Pastor Schwan was not celebrated his first Christmas in Cleve- offended by the idea of having a Tan- Schwan convinced the leaders of the the first person to decorate a Christmas land by placing a candlelit tree in his nenbaum in church. community and his congregation that tree in North America, he was the first church’s sanctuary, a custom that was Within a day or two, Schwan’s his Christmas tree was not so wicked as to introduce one into a church. And he popular in Germany, his native coun- Christmas tree was the talk of the town, it had been made out to be. was almost singlehandedly responsible try, and helped spread the tradition and the talk was not good. A prominent On Christmas Eve 1852, Schwan’s for this custom gaining widespread across America. local newspaper called it “a nonsensi- church again displayed a blazing acceptance and popularity in the Early on Christmas Eve 1851, the cal, asinine, moronic absurdity, besides Christmas tree. But this time it was not United States. Rev. Schwan, newly installed pastor of being silly.” It editorialized against the only one in Cleveland. In fact, dec- The location of Zion Lutheran Zion Lutheran Church in Cleveland, “these Lutherans . . . worshipping a tree orated trees appeared in homes all over Church has changed since the 1850s, went into the forest near his parsonage . . . groveling before a shrub.” Worse, it town, and within five years Christ- but on its original spot, the corner of and chopped down a small beautifully- recommended that the good Christian mas trees were going up in homes and Lakeside Avenue and East Sixth Street, shaped evergreen. After taking it into citizens of Cleveland ostracize, shun churches all across the country! stands a historical marker that states: his church and placing it in a promi- and refuse to do business with anyone The Rev. J. H. Meyer, D. D., pas- “On this site stood the first Christ- nent spot in the chancel, he and his “who tolerates such heathenish, idola- tor at the former St. Paul’s Evangelical mas tree in America publicly lighted wife, Emma, spent the afternoon trous practices in his church.” Lutheran Church in Lakewood, wrote and displayed in a church Christ- trimming the tree with cookies, col- Even members of the congregation in 1960: mas ceremony. [Here] stood the ored ribbons, fancy nuts and candles. thought it was sacrilege and idolatry to “[T]he claim has been made that original Zion Lutheran Church, where A silver star that Schwan had brought have such a tree in the church. During Pastor Schwan was the first to intro- in 1851, on Christmas Eve, Pastor with him from his boyhood home in the following year, Schwan carefully duce the use of the Christmas tree in Henry Schwan lighted the first Christ- Hanover, Germany, topping off the researched the issue of Christmas trees. a church. That claim, however, is not mas tree in Cleveland. The tradition he tree, was a reminder of his happy boy- He ultimately concluded that such quite correct. There is evidence that brought from Germany soon became hood Christmases. trees were not a sacrilege but rather a the Rev. John Muehlhaeuser of Roches- widely accepted throughout Amer- He wanted to share this same solid Christian custom — a custom in ter, New York, used the Christmas tree ica. The present site of Zion Lutheran happiness with members of his con- which Christians could express their in his church as early as 1840. There, Church is at 2062 East 30th Street, gregation, most of whom were also joy at the birth of the Christ Child. however, it was chiefly a money-mak- Cleveland, Ohio.” German-born and thus likely to have Finding it hard to believe that the ing scheme, admis­sion being charged On December 5, as every year, seen a Christmas tree in their past. The use of the Christmas tree was really to raise money for the church. There- Hope Lutheran Church, Cleveland custom hadn’t caught on yet in Amer- unknown to the people of Cleveland, fore, although Pastor Schwan was not Heights, celebrated and commemo- ica. Pastor Schwan began to make inqui- the first to introduce the Christmas rated the accomplishments of the Rev. Most of the members of his con- ries, by personal contacts as well as by tree into the church, as was believed for Schwan by holding a graveside tree- gregation were pleasantly surprised, correspondence. He learned that the a time, we may still credit him with the trimming ceremony at his grave in and wonderful Christmas memories lighting of the Christmas tree had been honor of lifting the custom to a wor- Lake View Cemetery. Decking Your Halls For The Holidays by Michael Mooneyham 1. If you normally get an 8 foot 6. Keep the outdoor lighting at a www.R-Analytical-Services.com It’s that time of the year again and Christmas tree, think about a smaller minimum. Give your rooftop Santa you’re selling your home. The ques- tree or a table top tree so as to not over- and Reindeer the year off. tions inevitably come up: When I am whelm the buyers or make the house 7. Do not display religious items as selling my home, should I decorate for appear small. this could be a turn off to buyers who the holidays or not? If you normally 2. Do not hide or over decorate the do not share your family’s faith. decorate your home then I would con- special features of your home. If you Keeping things simple and under- Call Today! tinue to do so. 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On the tables you can bring in amount of holiday decorations to a and laptops When decorating your home, here the outdoors by using pine cones, holly, minimum it will be easier to move From: are a few tips you can use that will help candles and fresh fruit. when the time comes. bring the festive mood into your home, 5. Use ample amounts of the color Michael Mooneyham is a licensed R. Analytical but still appeal to the buyer and allow red, it is an emotionally appealing realtor for The Salem Team at Keller your home to put its best foot forward. color. Williams Services Inc.

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