Shop Local, Shop Lakewood, Shop Late Thursdays! • Dec. 31 Free – Take One! Please Patronize Our Advertisers! Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites 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 Calendar Page 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.