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Please Patronize Our Proud Advertisers! Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 8, Issue 8, April 17, 2012 Wednesday, April 25 Welcome To Lakewood Event by Melissa Garrett Lakewood Schools' Superinten- Nickie Antonio. Thirty local The City of Lakewood’s dent Jeff Patterson, Lakewood organizations will be on hand Community Relations Advi- City Council Members and hear to provide information about sory Commission and the a special welcome from Lake- how to get more involved in the Lakewood Family Collab- wood’s State Representative, continued on page 3 orative are sponsoring a Welcome to Lakewood event LakewoodAlive Hosts on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. at Community Housing Forum Garfield Middle School, 13114 by Paul Beegan in Lakewood, Ohio, we have Detroit Avenue. This event Though Lakewood’s his- to ensure our homes can con- is designed to welcome new tory can be traced back into tinue to serve us for decades residents to the community the community. Welcome to tions, services and ways to get the mid-1800’s, the city as we yet to come and keep our com- and to assist anyone looking Lakewood is a fun, new event involved in Lakewood. know it today really started munity both vibrant and vital. for additional opportunities where residents can learn more This is an opportunity to its heyday of development at On Thursday, April 26, to make connections within about local civic organiza- meet Mayor Mike Summers, the turn of the last century. LakewoodAlive will be hosting Within 40 years Lakewood was a community forum entitled mostly built out. We now find “Housing: A New Approach Join The Conversation ourselves in the second decade for a New Century.” The forum of the 21st century, and all of will discuss the current state by Susan Dunn beliefs of others through talk- limited. To register, please call our beloved Lakewood homes of our housing in Lakewood, We live in uncertain ing, listening and thinking. the Main Library Technology are nearing or have turned the value of our historic homes times. In a world of war, pov- Communities in Conver- Center at 216-226-8275 ext. 100 years old. As we enter the to our neighborhoods and erty, unemployment and sation, led by Emilie Barnett, 127. Participants are encour- 2nd century of housing here homelessness, we fear what we is an organization that believes aged to pick up their free study continued on page 4 do not understand. We begin study and discussion are a guide at the Technology Cen- to question our government, crucial part of strengthening ter before the first meeting. CVS - The Prescription our faith, our future, our community ties. Their goal is For more information visit the “to provide opportunities for Communities in Conversation Is Almost Ready neighbors and even ourselves. When a new bike rack appeared a diverse population with a website at www.communities- With all the advances in tech- at CVS, the Lakewood Observer broad range of religious back- inconversation.org. nology we are constantly in Deck erupted with comments grounds to meet, converse and contact with others, yet some- and kudos. Jim O’Bryan looks learn from each other in order times we feel alone and that no “Little Shop of at losing a church while retain- to fashion expanding circles of one hears what we have to say ing a drug store. Follow the QR awareness, knowledge, sympa- Horrors” May or really understands how we Code at the right to read his and thy and fellowship.” feel. 3-5 At LHS fellow readers’ views. Or http:// Join the conversation A new program at the By Dave Gannon, lakewoodobserver.com/forum/ Main Library, Communities Tuesdays, May 1 through May Barnstormers Director viewtopic.php?f=7&t=10899 in Conversation, offers the 29 at 7:00 p.m., in the Main The Lakewood High chance to gain a greater appre- Library Multipurpose Room. School Barnstormers Drama ciation of different faiths and We hope you will join in this Club and the LHS Music backgrounds. Together, partic- series of discussions aimed at Department are proud to pres- ipants will explore a variety of strengthening our community ent the sci-fi farce, “Little Shop religions, allowing everyone to by sharing our lives. of Horrors.” This off-the-wall come to a deeper understand- This program is free and musical comedy is about a ing of their own beliefs and the open to the public, but space is plant on a mission to destroy the human race! Will it suc- Lakewood Cage Classic To Bring 100 Teams ceed? Find out by joining us at by Christine Gordillo Pennsylvania, help fund the 8 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium Get ready for a basketball Ranger basketball program’s on Thursday, May 3; Friday, invasion in Lakewood. About summer league camps, leagues May 4; or Saturday, May 5. 100 teams and 1,000 players and shootouts. Games will take Advance sale tickets are are set to descend on our city place on nearly all the gym available for the low price of April 27-29 for the 3rd Annual floors of the school district. only $6. Advance sale tickets Lakewood Cage Classic, hosted An all-day pass, which may be purchased by calling by the Lakewood High School admits you to any game on any 529-4162 and following the basketball program, led by var- court during the day, is $5 for instructions. Tickets may also sity boys’ coach Phil Argento adults and $2 for seniors and be purchased at the door on and his staff. students. So now that March show nights for $8. Mark your Proceeds from the event, Madness is over, come get your calendars for “Little Shop of which features all-star AAU basketball fill at the Lakewood Horrors” and remember the teams of 4th through 11th Cage Classic. For more info, visit advice of those in the know - grade boys and girls from across www.playhoopsusa.com or call whatever you do, don't feed the Northeast Ohio and western Greg Donner at 330-714-9570. plants! Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 8, Issue 8 April 17, 2012

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Thursday, April 19 2:00pm: Crafts for over 50 Seller registration forms are available at our web- Spring Open House on Madison 7th Annual “Healthy Starts. Happy 3:00pm-4:00pm: Water Aerobics for those who site, by email or by calling 216 521 3134. 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hearts” Charity Wine & Beer Tasting have arthritis Emerson Elementary School, 13439 Clifton Blvd, It’s finally Spring! Come down to Madison Av- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 5:00-7:00pm– Open Swim, Pool Games 7-8pm Lakewood OH 44107 enue on Saturday, April 21st to see all the awesome The best wine and beer tasting event in 4:00-4:30pm: Dance Demo for kids businesses Madison Avenue has to offer. Special Lakewood, benefiting Jordan’s Family Foundation. 5:00-5:50pm– Zumba for all Lakewood Public Library Spring Book Sale Events will be going on throughout the day, just look JFF provides funding for research, development and 5:00-5:30pm– Theater for kids 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM for the balloons to see who is participating! education in the field of pediatric cardiology. Admis- 16915 Detroit Road Lakewood, OH 44107 The Friends of Lakewood Public Library are gear- For each participating shop you visit during the sion is $25 at the door. The beer and wine are all 216-521-8400 ing up for their annual Spring Book Sale. There will day, you will receive a ticket for the raffle. The prize being paired with delicious gourmet food. be many gently used books, videos, music CDs, will be a basket full of goodies from Madison Avenue Rozi’s Wine House 14900 Detroit Avenue Junk 2 Funk 2012 Charity Event to Benefit magazines and more at this big spring sale. businesses. This means the more shops you visit, the North Coast Health Ministry Join the Friends and receive entrance to the better your chance to win! Of course no purchase is Lakewood City Limits’ “Class and Sass” 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM special, members-only preview sale on Thursday, necessary, but it will be hard not to pick up a few 7:00 PM - 6:30 PM Local Girl Gallery and stArt Neo have joined forces April 19, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Memberships may things during the day. :) April 19 brings “Class and Sass” to Lakewood to bring back Junk2Funk, the season’s funkiest event be purchased at the door. Memberships: Individual Please visit our website, www.mamalakewood. City Limits. The ‘class’ is Lakewood High School’s featuring local artists’ and designers’ work created $2, Family $5, Patron $10, Company/Business $10, com for a complete list of participating shops and cello quartet which includes 2 members who are from repurposed materials, to benefit North Coast Lifetime $100. events. also members of the National Honors Orchestra. The Health Ministry, the West Side’s free medical clinic Lakewood Public Library Madison Avenue, Lakewood ‘sass’ is “WIFEY”, a two person improv group found- for the low-income uninsured. ed by LHS 1999 grad, Brenna Connor. Closing the The event will take place on Friday, April 20, Lakewood Police D.A.R.E. Basketball MODA OF LAKEWOOD EARTH DAY WEEK- evening may be a classy brass quintet. Remember, 2012, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Local Girl Gallery, 16106 Tournament END SIDEWALK SALE! this is the series that is booked as ‘not your ordinary Detroit Avenue. The evening will feature unique art, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday) church music’ series. jewelry, sculpture, furniture and more created by The Lakewood Police Department D.A.R.E. Unit 10:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church, 16400 Detroit Avenue northeast Ohio artists and designers. The evening will be conducting its 12th annual basketball tourna- 25% off Any Used Clothes, Shoes, Accessories will be highlighted by a live auction, Chinese raffles, ment for fifth grade students on Saturday, April 21, and Rock Hard Treats T-Shirts For Men & Women! Friday, April 20 wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local restau- 2012. The tournament begins at 9:00 a.m and the Local Art, Jewelry & Bath/Body Products and House- rants and caterers, and organic, fair trade coffee from final game will start at 2:00 p.m. This year’s tourna- wares, too! Will Have Food, Beverages & Balloons Lakewood Chamber of Commerce April Coffee for a Cause. ment will be held in the East Gym at Lakewood High Drawing for $100 Lakewood Student Shopping Spree. Luncheon Meeting Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 day of event, as School, 14100 Franklin Boulevard. Admission is free 14203 Madison Avenue 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM available) and can be purchased online from North and all are welcome to attend. Join us for the annual Mayor’s Address to the Coast Health Ministry at www.nchealthministry.org/ Lakewood High School East Gym, 14100 Franklin Chamber by Lakewood Mayor Michael P. Summers Sunday, April 22 events or by contacting Elizabeth O’Brien at 216- Boulevard and State of the Chamber Address by Board Chair- 228-7878 ext. 114 or eobrien@nchealthministry. Lakewood Kiwanis Fundraiser Pancake & person Diane Helbig org. This event has sold out in advance the past two French Toast Breakfast $15 members, $20 non-members Keep Lakewood Beautiful’s Great Ameri- 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM years. can Clean-Up & Earth Day Festivities RSVP to [email protected] Local Girl Gallery, 16106 Detroit Avenue *All You Can Eat Pancakes (regular or blueberry) Lakewood Senior Health Campus 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and French Toast, Sausages - Juice & Beverages The clean-up will be from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1381 Bunts Ave., Lakewood Tickets: $7.00 (children 5 and under free) avail- Saturday, April 21 and Volunteer Lunch and Earth Day activity booths able from any Kiwanian or at the door. Proceeds Ben- will be in Pavilion from 11 – 2:00 p.m. - “Adopt-A- Community Day at Lakewood YMCA Spring Bargain Baby Bonanza efit Lakewood Kiwanis Community Projects 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tree for Free” *Only Pancakes and French Toast Are All You 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Groups should pre register... Come See what the Lakewood Y has to offer: Lakewood Early Childhood PTA’s semi annual Can Eat. (Dan Morgan [email protected]) The Lakewood YMCA open to the public for free kids resale event. Sell or buy gently used baby and Grace Lutheran Church, 13303 Madison Avenue - Woman’s Club Pavilion at Lakewood Park from 2pm-8pm kid clothes, toys and gear. Across from Madison Park

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Lakewood Council by Christopher Bindel for replacement, but two will receive tor Butler updated Council saying that some maintenance. legislation regarding these types of "No Turn On Red" Also discussed in the meeting was establishments has begun to move for- Council President Brian Powers go through an ordinance in Council. the City’s sidewalk strategy. Some of ward in the State Legislature and that called the April 2, 2012 Council meet- With about 150 signs in the City this the points discussed were under what he hopes to hear more about it soon. ing to order at 7:34pm, and his first could take up a lot of Council's time, circumstances City funds would be Council referred the moratorium order of business was to excuse Coun- and City resources. expended to replace sidewalks, how extension to the Committee of the cilman Tom Bullock (Ward II) who The ordinance the Public Safety cost will be assessed to property own- Whole for further discussion. was out of town. Council did so. Committee discussed would take all of ers, enforcing sidewalk regulations, Coming to the end of an extremely The next order of business was a the signs listed out of the Ordinances and how the City will systematically short Council meeting, Council Presi- report from the Committee of the Whole and replace them with a system that monitor the sidewalk conditions. dent Powers adjourned the meeting at given by Councilman Powers (At-Large) would allow the Director of the Pub- Council filed the report. 7:56pm. regarding an agreement between the City lic Safety to make those calls, therefore The last item on the agenda was Council meetings are held every and the owners of the Drug Mart prop- allowing changes to be made more Law Director Kevin Butler asking first and third Monday of the month at erty on the east end of Detroit Avenue. quickly. The Committee did add a Council to extend the Moratorium on 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Auditorium. The land immediately to the east of that provision in the ordinance that would internet gaming and sweepstakes cafes. The next regularly scheduled council Drug Mart is owned by the City and require the Director of Public Safety These are establishments that allow meeting will be held on May 7, 2012. there has been a long standing agreement to give Council a 30 day notice of people to play games on computers and For a copy of the agenda or for any between the two that Drug Mart can use any changes that may be made. With win cash prizes. Because these cafes are other information regarding the Lake- the land to access the back of its property that included, the Committee recom- within a fine line of the law, the city woodCity Council, you can find it at for loading and unloading trucks pro- mended Council adopt the ordinance, wishes to keep a moratorium on them onelakewood.com/citygovern_coun- vided they perform snow removal and which they did. until the State makes a ruling. Direc- cil.html. some other maintenance. The resolu- Councilman Shawn Juris (War- tion before Council would formalize the dIII) then gave a report from the Public agreement. Works Committee regarding street Welcome To Lakewood The Committee of the Whole, pavement. The Committee reviewed continued from page 1 an effort to advance respect for diver- which is made up of all the members of the annual Pavement Condition Rating sity, bonds of mutuality and equity. Council, recommended adoption of the report and discussed a long term street community. There will also be yummy The Collaborative is a group of resolution to Council, which they did. strategy. They broke streets into three treats from local bakeries. All attendees agencies, organizations and concerned Then Councilman Ryan Nowlin categories, asphalt, concrete and those will leave with a packet of information all individuals working together to make (At-large) read a report from the Public that can be paid for by CDBG funding. about Lakewood. sure a network of services and supports Safety Committee regarding changes With CDBG funding dictating what The Lakewood Community Rela- are available and accessible to children, to the ordinances controlling the streets, and how many, can be done the tions Advisory Commission was youth and families in our community. use of ‘No Right Turn on Red’ signs. Committee concentrated on the first established in 2005 to serve in an The objectives of the Collaborative are Currently every one of those signs two. Though the number of streets that advisory capacity for the purpose of to assist in the identification of com- is individually listed in Lakewood’s can be resurfaced depends greatly on educating, informing and making munity issues and needs as they relate Codified Ordinances. This means how much the bids are for the projects, recommendations to City officials, to youth/families, advocacy for youth/ every time traffic patterns change, for the Committee discussed that between departments, boards and commissions family/community and consultation instance when a school closes, in order 10 and 12 asphalt streets could be done on matters relating to community rela- and support to strengthen and expand to remove those signs each one has to this year. No concrete streets are due tions within the City of Lakewood in community networking/partnerships.

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Lakewood City News Keep Lakewood Beautiful Announces 2012 Schedule of Events by Dan Morgan The Keep Lakewood Beautiful (KLB) organization was created in September of 1982 to promote civic involvement through public interest in the general improvement of the envi- ronment of Lakewood. The volunteer board initiates, plans and coordinates programs for litter prevention, solid waste reduction, recycling and green space beautification. New programing is always being developed, and new vol- Photo by Maria Parke unteers are always welcome. This year, the Great American Clean-Up & Earth Day Festivities will YMCA Adventure Guides lent a big hand at 2011 Clean Up. take place on April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to Why not assemble a team of Lakewood Groups should register in advance 2:00 p.m. at the Woman's Club Pavil- friends or coworkers to help clean up? with Maria Parke at maria1091@ KLB provides out Adopt-A-Spot vol- ion at Lakewood Park. The clean-up This kind of “off-the-clock” produc- sbcglobal.net. There is also detailed unteers with the Annual Appreciation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., tive group activity is a great way to information about group involve- Breakfast in November. with volunteer lunch and Earth Day strengthen your group through team ment at the Keep Lakewood Beautiful The City of Lakewood has recently activity booths in the pavilion from 11 building. There is also limited space Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ increased its efforts to strengthen a.m. to 2:00 p.m. available inside the pavilion to show KeepLakewoodBeautiful. the community through volunteer- Eco-friendly individuals and off your earth-friendly company or Mark your calendars for this year’s ism. New KLB volunteer task forces groups are encouraged to join us. conduct a fun activity. A group repre- semi-annual humus sales. The spring are being formed. The tree, litter and Individuals can simply come to the sentative must be on hand in order to humus and perennial sale will be held on storm/wastewater task forces will Lakewood Park Pavilion by 9 a.m. display at one of our tables. May 19th this year from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 assist the City of Lakewood with these p.m. at the Skate House/Old Stone House important issues. parking lot at Lakewood Park. Our fall LakewoodAlive Hosts Please visit www.OneLakewood/ humus sale will be held on October 20th. KLB.com for more information about Humus will be sold for $2.50 a bag. We Community Housing Forum all of these great programs and vol- sell great organic leaf humus and there is dation of our community. unteer opportunities or “Like Us” on continued from page 1 nothing better for your gardens any time This strategy has led to a city-wide Facebook! community, and report on the Hous- of year! Lakewood High School sports housing survey in which the exterior of ing Forward Strategy that the City of teams will be on hand to generously help all 12,600 of our one- and two-family Lakewood has begun to implement. with bagging and loading the mulch. homes were visually inspected for exte- Lakewood’s housing stock is vital The 2012 Beautiful Home Awards rior code violations. The good news is to the health and vibrancy of the city and Adopt-A-Spot Appreciation that this survey found that 84% of our – we are a community of homes. The Breakfast is scheduled for November homes are in good condition any many historic character of our homes, our 10th at the Woman’s Club Pavilion. simply require a few hours of weekend Timothy P. Laskey beloved front porches, and our walk- Keep an eye out for a particularly attention or a quick trip to the hardware certified public accountant able, tree-lined streets are the reason beautiful home in your neighborhood, store. Those houses which did not meet why we all have chosen Lakewood as a and nominate it! Judging is based on the expectations of the Lakewood hous- place to live and raise our families. But landscaping, house maintenance, and ing code have been contacted by the city Tax Preparation & the health of our city is dependent on overall beauty of the property. and will be processed to ensure that the health of our homes. As the 2005 Keep Lakewood Beautiful is par- Accounting Services our neighborhoods are maintained and Grow Lakewood Report cites, “hous- ticularly proud of its Adopt-A-Spot ready for the next century of use. ing is Lakewood’s economic linchpin.” program. For 28 years, volunteers have individual • small business The LakewoodAlive community The City of Lakewood and its been maintaining over 60 green spaces corporate • estate forum “Housing: A New Approach for collaborative partners, including Lake- throughout Lakewood. There are cur- a New Century” will focus on these city woodAlive, are hard at work to make rently a few volunteer opportunities initiatives and provide connections to 12511 Madison Avenue sure our aging housing stock is ready available. The City of Lakewood sup- local resources available to all home Lakewood, OH 44107 for the next century. As planned in plies plants, fertilizer and yard waste owners in Lakewood. The panelists P: 216/521-2100 the Housing Forward Strategy, they bags. Our volunteers plant, weed, water for the forum are scheduled to include F: 216/521-3258 have been working with homeowners, and keep their areas looking fabulous. landlords, investors, and local banks to Mayor Mike Summers and Dru Siley, abate residential code violations while Director of Planning and Development providing connections to resources to from the City of Lakewood, Lakewoo- help stabilize and strengthen the foun- continued on page 5 Our Famous Fish Fry continues even after Lent... Every Friday! 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City News TRUSTED pRoDUcT Backyard Hens Saga Continues TRUSTED SERvicE by Margaret Brinich to a young Lakewood mother and hen At the recent Hens in Lakewood advocate, the panelists offered their own Forum expert panelist, Morgan Tag- insights into the value of backyard hens. gart of OSU Agriculture Extension At the conclusion of the program, described her experience as an advo- a survey was distributed to the attend- cate for the backyard hens’ movement ees asking for their opinions about in Cleveland. She noted that while ulti- bringing hens to Lakewood. Of the 54 mately successful in legalizing backyard individuals who completed the survey, hen raising, the campaign was a long only four expressed an overwhelm- struggle. Three years and several itera- ingly negative opinion about hens tions after the initial introduction of in Lakewood. Despite the support- backyard hen legislation to Lakewood ive audience, key points of contention City Council the debate over bringing remain and appeared several times in Slife Heating egg laying hens back to Lakewood can the survey results. be described in similar terms. Would hens hurt Lakewood's & cooling, Inc. Not to be deterred by a series of property values? Realtors on both sides setbacks, Hens in Lakewood went of the issue spoke out- some were cer- 13729 Madison Avenue back to basics, constructing the Hen's tain that the value of our housing stock Lakewood, OH 44107 Forum as a mechanism both to edu- would take a hit, others cited personal cate the community as well as to vet experiences in which clients listed hens (216) 221-0310 concerns and questions from all sides as a key item on their wish list. of the issue. A packed Library Audito- How much would it cost the City [email protected] rium first listened intently to Hens in to manage a hen licensure program? In Lakewood volunteer, Jaime Bouvier the Cleveland example the program has give a detailed overview of various run so smoothly that Morgan Taggart peer reviewed studies tracking the indicated that the Building Depart- benefits of backyard hens. This was ment no longer issues the licenses and followed by a point by point debunk- in fact, the Health Department pro- ing of many of the common concerns vides any necessary oversight. While expressed by those opposed to bringing this points to a fairly low overhead, the hens to Lakewood, e.g. odor, noise, and structure of the program in Lakewood appearance/upkeep of coops. would dictate the final cost. While the audience was overwhelm- With a clearly biased sample, the * ingly in favor of backyard hens, the data should not be extrapolated out Receive up to $1,375 in Rebates concerned neighbors made their voices as representative of the community at on a qualifying Lennox® Home Comfort System heard. As a law professor at Cleveland large, but the data does provide some Marshall, Jaime emphasized her atten- insight into where the conversation tion to the credibility of her sources for all around hens currently stands. Primar- or of her material. Coupled with the admit- ily, that despite the lengthy discussion tedly biased recounting of several expert that occurred that evening, the conver- panelists about their positive experiences sation is far from over. raising backyard hens, several audi- With another round of hen legis- 18 Months, No Interest, ence members remained unconvinced lation likely to hit City Council in the that bringing hens to Lakewood could coming months, Hens in Lakewood Equal Monthly payments** be anything but detrimental, much less has their work cut out for them, but beneficial, for the community. this group of advocates has made it through GE Capital These questions were then directed clear that they won't be giving up on to a panel of hen experts. Ranging from hens anytime soon. a hen owner in Cleveland, to a realtor, LakewoodAlive Hosts Housing Forum continued from page 4 open to the public. Please consider attending to learn what you can do to dAlive’s Director of Housing Outreach move Lakewood’s homes forward into Hilary Schickler, Heidi Finniff from the next century. Visit lakewoodalive. First Federal of Lakewood, local hous- com for more information. ing appraiser William Gaydos, Eric Paul Beegan is a member of Lake- Lowrey from Prudential Lucien Real woodAlive and LakewoodAlive's Estate, and Michael Molinski from housing committee chairperson. the Lakewood Architectural Board of LakewoodAlive is a nonprofit eco- Review. Questions from the audience nomic development corporation whose to the panel are invited. mission is to facilitate economic stabil- “Housing: A New Approach for a ity and growth in the City of Lakewood. New Century” will be held on Thurs- LakewoodAlive creates alliances with day, April 26 at 7:00pm at the Garfield community leaders, leverages com- Middle School located at 13114 Detroit munity assets and expands the pool Avenue. No advance registration is of available resources to protect and required and the forum is free and enhance Lakewood’s quality of life.

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Lakewood Public Library Events compiled by Leana Donofrio-Milovan April 23 Health and Wealth: Power Living: Power Healing and Joy Part 2 April 17 Do you have problems getting what you want or need from others? Do you wish you Knit and Lit had more love in your life? Are you looking to bring more joy to the world around you? Are Gail Eaton hosts a social club for multitaskers - a combination book club and stitchery tender emotional wounds getting in the way of your life you want to live? Dr. River Smith, a group. She’s looking for readers who can enjoy intense discussion of modern classics while local psychologist and the author of A Conspiracy to Love: Living a Life of Joy, Generosity & relaxing with their latest project. Come share your passion for great literature and show off Power, introduces powerful techniques designed to put you back into control your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. Monday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium At the close of every meeting, the group decides which book will be read for next time. Visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs for a complete list of the books being consid- ered and find out which title you should read for the next discussion. April 24 Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room Poetry Month - Great Poems of the Classical Era: In Greek, Latin and English Translation April 19 An appreciation of poetry and its founding role in our language, our history and our culture is incomplete without a little Greek and Latin. From the Theogeny to the Iliad to the Poetry Month Odyssey to the Aeneid, the building blocks of metaphor, expression and thought were first Langston Hughes Listens to America laid down in the verse of the ancients and have been repeated ever since. Stergios Lazos and Daniel Cavoli of St Edward’s High School will read selections from the Classical tradition in Presented by the Players of Karamu House both the original language and English translation and breathe new life into the stories that Langston Hughes spent some important formative years in Cleveland—and Kansas, shaped our world. Selected students will also read from their own modern interpretations Missouri, Illinois and New York City. But it was during his days as a Cleveland high schooler of the Aeneid and the Metamorphosis. that he first began to write. Designated as the class poet against his will—because black kids were supposed to have rhythm—he trudged through banal themes of school spirit and Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium eventually grew to become one of our country’s most penetrating and insightful voices as a poet, playwright, screenwriter, short story writer and novelist. The Karamu Theatre Out- April 25 reach Performance Series makes a special contribution to our poetry celebration with a stylized ‘choreopoem’ of eleven of Langston Hughes’ most profound and moving poems set Lakewood Historical Society: Buckeye Tales and Legends The singing, storytelling naturalist and folk historian Foster Brown spits out tall tales of to the music of drums and brought to life with stylized movement. Writing at a time when the lives of early Ohioans. He’ll also throw in some true stories, mix in a few Native Ameri- the contributions of African Americans to our history were often minimized or disregarded, can legends and sing good old fashioned folk songs from a past way of life. This program just Hughes brought hidden struggles and dreams to light with humor, pathos and an unerring might have something to teach the whole family. sense of justice. Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

April 21 April 26 Five Star Films Poetry Month A Woman’s Face (1941), Directed by Cukor - Not Rated Selected Correspondence of Kenneth Patchen: A Controversial Given a new face and a fresh chance at life by her plastic surgeon, blackmailer Joan Ohio Poet in His Own Words Crawford remains attached to a cash-strapped and living large Conrad Veidt, her cruel New insights into life of a rebel poet, born in the shadow of Youngstown’s steel mills, accomplice. When he concocts a diabolical plan to eliminate his main obstacle to a family are brought to light with the publication of Selected Correspondence of Kenneth Patchen fortune, will she have the will to stop him? by Bottom Dog Press. Patchen’s biographer, Dr. Larry Smith, joins the new volume’s editor, Saturday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Allen Frost, for a live rekindling of the poet’s journey with readings of his poems and letters and a discussion of his impact on jazz poetry, the Beat Generation and many others who fol- lowed. Read over Patchen’s shoulder with correspondence to and from such literary giants as April 22 Henry Miller, Kenneth Rexroth, e.e. cummings, Dylan Thomas, as well as publishers James Sunday with the Friends: Transportation Boulevard Jazz Quintet Laughlin and Cleveland’s Jasper Wood. Many artists are averse to labels, but Patchen simply The Boulevard swings hard through jazz, blues, Latin, and Bop, channeling the night refused them, encompassing yet growing beyond proletariat poetry, dadaism, surrealism club energy of the 50s and 60s—but they’re best known for pinpoint control and mastery of with a forceful and original gift that never stopped innovating with protests, elegies, jazz small, intimate environments. This is an opportunity to observe the streetcar up close and plays, experimental novels, picture poems and love poems. Books will be available for sale watch the sparks fly. and signing at the event. Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium April 28 Art House Cinema Bright Star (2009), Directed by Jane Campion - Rated PG Poet John Keats left behind a brilliant body of work. He also left behind Fanny Brawne. After a magical three year love affair, his life was cut tragically short at the age of twenty- five. This moving period piece explores the tenderness and innocence of their love in lyrical strokes reminiscent of his ageless poetry. Saturday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Children/Youth Events compiled by Arlie Matera Friday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. Skateboarding at the Movies: Grind, directed by Casey La Scala, Rated PG-13 For youth in sixth through twelfth grade Get psyched for warm weather with the hilarious, action-packed Grind, a story of four Give us a call. friends from Chicago who set out on a cross-country trip to become professional skate- boarders. The movie will be shown in the Main Library Multipurpose Room. Call (216) Together, we can maximize 226-8275, ext. 140 for more information. your output in a single bound. Satuday, April 21 at 3:00 p.m. With Cox Business’ advanced products, St. Edward Robotics Team For the whole family you get invincible service and substantial Meet the robots and humans from St. Edward High School’s pre-engineering depart- support in a powerful combination of trust, ment who compete annually on the national stage. Learn how the robots are built and loyalty and excellence. And having a programmed. Then see them in action. Main Library Multipurpose Room. Call (216) 226- 8275, ext. 140 for more information. dedicated partner means more time – and profit – to look after your business. Friday, April 27 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Poetry Slam For teens ages 13 to 18 Teen poets recite original works of poetry before an audience of their peers, and are judged on their lyrics, rhymes and talents. Often recited at a breakneck pace, the themes range from love to sibling rivalry, school life, to national issues--any subject that appeals to the participating teens. The poetry slam will be held on the Main Library Auditorium stage. To register, please stop in or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140.

Saturday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. The Magic of Edd Zauber For the whole family Witness an amazing display of tricks and illusions performed by the dazzling Edd Zau- ber. Audience participation, mind-boggling mysteries, and classic magic make this one a delight for all ages. The magic show will be held in the Main Library Multipurpose Room.

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.

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Lakewood Public Library Meet Barbara Hacha Author Of “Line By Line: A Novel” by Leana Donofrio-Milovan the strained and even as it entertains with a gripping, Main Auditorium at 15425 Detroit As the Great Depression deep- tested land- unstoppable narrative. Avenue. Visit lakewoodpubliclibrary. ens and her family falls apart, Maddy scape that was Books will be available for sale and com/literary for more events. No regis- Skobel flees her central Ohio home the United signing at the event. This free event will tration is needed. Call (216) 226-8275 by freight train, determined to make States during be held in the Lakewood Public Library ext. 127 for more information. her own way in the world. She faces the Great hardship and danger at every turn Depression. Transportation Boulevard Jazz Quintet and discovers her own strength and T h r o u g h resourcefulness while learning to sur- t h e s e Swings At Lakewood Library April 22 vive as a wandering hobo. y o u n g by Amy Kloss eyes, Line Don’t miss your chance to meet In the midst of celebrat- by Line Author Barbara Hacha at 7:00 p.m. on ing National Poetry month, explores larger themes that May 2, in the Main Library Audito- Lakewood Public Library resonate loudly in our times: coming of rium as she discusses Line by Line, her is offering up another type age in the midst of economic devasta- first novel, and a 2011 Finalist in the of poetry, the poetry of jazz tion, eroding trust in government and Best New Fiction category of The USA music. On April 22 at 2:00 the life-shaping influence of family— "Best Books 2011" Awards, sponsored p.m., Transportation Boule- whether it be the one we're born into or by USA Book News. vard Jazz Quintet will bring the one we choose with the people who Hacha, who is also a freelance edi- their blend of improvisation, surround us. This page-turning novel tor and photographer, allows the reader originality and education to draws powerful lessons from the past to journey with Maddy as she surveys the Main Library Audito- rium. Discover Buckeye Tales And Transportation Bou- levard swings hard yet Transportation Boulevard Jazz Quintet Legends With Foster Brown maintains control and balance in has recorded two albums, Jazz Sampler by Elaine Rosenberger small, intimate environments. The in 2004 and Live in Cleveland in 2006. Unearth some Ohio History when group performs original compositions The April 22 concert in the Main singing storyteller Foster Brown presents and music influenced by styles such as Library Auditorium is a great opportu- Buckeye Tales and Legends on Wednes- swing, blues, Latin, bop and traditional nity to observe up close the interactions day, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Lakewood jazz from the 1950s and 60s at restau- and communication among some Public Library’s Main Auditorium. Filled rants, art and music festivals, parties of Cleveland’s finest jazz musicians. with humor and song, Brown’s Buckeye and jazz clubs throughout Cleveland Listeners who enjoy excellent song Tales are raucously entertaining, but they and Akron. With Mark Russo on selection, improvising, musicality also preserve aspects of Ohio’s history in trumpet, Tom Lempner on tenor saxo- and professionalism should stop by danger of being lost. Brown believes the phone, Jason Shank on guitar, Jeremy the Library at 15425 Detroit Avenue age-old art of storytelling can embody Popparad on bass and Bob Walker on on Sunday, April 22 for the 2:00 p.m. the life of the early Ohioans. Through drums, the group’s goal is to continue show. All programs are free and open tall tales, true stories, and Native Ameri- jazz traditions while creating music to the public. This event is generously can legends, we capture the past and that is newly composed and impro- funded by the Friends of Lakewood learn lessons from it. visatory. Since its formation in 2003, Public Library. A naturalist and storyteller, Fos- ter Brown grew up in Indiana, where he was interested in biology and nature but American Folk Music Revival also in drama and music. Brown’s inter- drop to his storytelling. Brown has also ests converged in a performance style recorded several CDs, including Songs At The Library! uniquely his, which he terms Nature from a Naturalist’s Notebook, Natu- by Andrea Fisher rally, and Legacy of the Land:Songs of Theater. Brown has performed locally in It’s an American Folk Music the Emerald Necklace. Both Naturally the Cleveland Metroparks and at librar- Revival! Muszikat-Shalom will take the and Songs from a Naturalist’s Note- ies, schools and festivals. He has also stage with their charismatic rendition of book received Parents’ Choice Awards. appeared at folk festivals, nature centers the story of America’s folk renaissance, Foster Brown’s Buckeye Tales and national parks throughout the United on Sunday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. in and Legends program at 7:00 p.m. on States. Foster's physical comedy, sense of the Main Library Auditorium. Ameri- Wednesday, April 25 is presented by suspense and elements of surprise enthrall can folk music is steeped in a tradition the Lakewood Historical Society in the audiences everywhere and impart valu- which encompasses many different Main Library Auditorium and prom- able life lessons to groups of all ages. musical styles and eras. As part of the ises to be a memorable and enjoyable Brown has been praised for his Sunday with the Friends series, Muszi- experience for the whole family. Copies folksy presence, which captures chil- kat-Shalom will transport the audience of Foster Brown’s CDs will be available dren’s imaginations. He uses his love of to the heart of the American Folk Music for sale and signing following the event. hiking, biking, and canoeing as a back- Revival, embracing its roots in gospel, jazz, country-western and more. Muszikat-Shalom will perform some of the best loved songs of the Administrative American Folk Music Revival and Assistant explore musicians like Pete Seeger, Assist with day to day operations Burl Ives and the Kingston Trio. The and provide clerical support. serving this community over 20 years duo, featuring Nancy Bernstein on Requires 18 months of training vocals and Drene Ivy on piano, formed or education beyond HS and in 2006 and has performed throughout 4 years experience in office/ the Cleveland area in churches, librar- clerical procedures. ies and even jazz clubs. Full-time with benefits. Rediscover American Folk Music For complete information & to with Muszikat-Shalom on Sunday, apply visit: http://www.uakron. edu/jobs. Job ID# 7291. EEO/AA. April 29 at 2:00 p.m. This concert is generously funded by the Friends of Lakewood Public Library and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. As always, library programs are free and open to SILHOUETTE DANCE & FINE ARTS the public.

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Lakewood Schools Rotary Honors Speech, Music, Visual Arts Contest Winners At Beck Event by Lynn Donaldson and well in our community.” The Beck and third place to Alaina Valkoff, Mike Benesh, “State Champ,” clay Winners of the annual Rotary Center is a longstanding partner with Rocky River. and colored pencil, St. Edward High Speech, Music, and Visual Arts Contest the Rotary club for this competition. The speech contest was held in two School, third place. were honored at an awards ceremony The winners received congratu- parts with the semi-finals at the Beck Honorable mentions went to Han- March 27 at the Beck Center for the lations and prize money from Lynn Center on March 10 and the finals nah Frimel, “Under the Sea,” batik, Arts. Donaldson, Rotary club president. at the Rotary’s March 19 meeting. Lakewood; Michael Todaro, “Stun E. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of “Our club has a long history of recog- Speeches must be of original content Cuffs,” ink, Lakewood; and Blakes Lakewood & Rocky River, the compe- nizing, encouraging and supporting and be based on “The Four Way Test Trumbel, “Croc,” clay, St. Edward. tition showcases the incredible talents the youth of our community in many of Rotary” which asks, “Is it the truth, Judging for the visual arts portion of students attending five high schools areas of endeavor,” he told the audi- Is it fair to all concerned, Will it build took place in late March and over 100 – Lakewood, Lutheran West, Magnifi- ence. “We celebrate each participant’s goodwill and better friendships, and pieces, of numerous styles employing cat, Rocky River, and St. Edward. talent, hard work and persistence in the Will it be beneficial to all concerned?” various media, were submitted by all “This annual event is a wonderful visual arts, music and speech.” All music contest winners were five schools. A jury of artists selected way to acknowledge the talents of our Connor Hooper of Rocky River from Lakewood High School. Jiale Peng, outstanding works of art meeting the youth,” said Ed Gallagher, Beck Center High School was the speech contest violin, captured first place in the music contest requirements. From this gal- director of education, “and the quality winner. His topic was “Pacifism as U.S. contest with “Violin Concerto” by lery of art, judges chose winners and work of the participants truly shows Foreign Policy.” Second place went to Sibelius. Soprano Abby Boland placed prizes were awarded for the most out- that the arts and creativity are alive Steve Saed, Lakewood High School, second, performing “Se tu m’ami, se standing works of art in the contest. sospiri” by Pergolesi, and Jacob Short, Selected entries from the visual trumpet, placed third, performing arts contest are on display in the Rotary Five Earn State Reflections “Hummel Trumpet Concerto, Move- Student Art Show in the Jean Bulicek ment 1” by J. Hummel. The contest, Galleria now through April 29. This Recognition which follows the judging standards set exhibit is free and open to the public by Christine Gordillo Middle School, Literature category by the Ohio Music Education Associa- during regular gallery hours. Five Lakewood City Schools stu- Renee Klann, 9th grade, tion, was held on March 24. Awards ranged from $500 for first dents have had their creative work Lakewood High, Literature category Visual arts winners were Bram place to $100 for third place. Support recognized as among the best in the The Reflections program offers stu- Myers, “Forest in Charcoal,” char- for the event was provided by FFL state in the National PTA Reflections dents from schools with active PTAs the coal, Lakewood, first place; Montague Investments Services at First Federal of art recognition program. The five stu- opportunity to create works of art for Cockrell, “Cleveland Born,” acrylic Lakewood. dents who received recognition were fun and recognition. Students in pre- painting, Lakewood, second place; among 24 entries from the district that school through grade 12 are encouraged merited judging at the state level. to submit works in six arts areas: litera- The five students, all earning an ture, dance choreography, film/video Kids With Disabilities Can Blossom Honorable Mention, are: production, musical composition, pho- At Area Camps Maya George, 3rd grade, Horace tography, and the visual arts. All entries Mann Elementary, Visual Arts cat- must follow a chosen theme, which this by Marilyn Scott Services, Disability Services. Children egory year was “Diversity Means….” The top Camp Happiness is a seven-week of all faith traditions are welcome. Matthew Dailey, 6th grade, Har- 24 art work pieces sent to state judging program which provides summer day The three locations are: Camp ding Middle School, Photography were chosen from the more than 100 camp experiences to children and young Happiness at Lakewood Catholic category that were recognized at the district level adults ages 5-21 with cognitive and other Academy, 14806 Lake Ave., Lakewood; Alex Grunder, 8th grade, Harding during a celebration held in January at developmental disabilities. Camp is from Camp Happiness at Parmadale, 6753 Middle School, Literature category the Civic Auditorium. June 18-August 3, 2012. Each campsite State Rd., Parma; and Camp Happi- Paula Atfield, 8th grade, Harding provides and enhances social, spiritual, ness at Center for Pastoral Leadership recreational and educational opportu- (CPL), 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. nities. In addition to the educational Campers at all three sites enjoy time in LHS Choir Set For Virginia development, participants have the a beautiful, natural setting, and those opportunity to make new friends, swim, at the Wickliffe camp can also take a go on community field trips, play fun dip in the on-site pool. byConcert Christine Gordillo Tour for Strasburg, where the ensemble will games and create exciting arts and crafts! For further information on Camp The Lakewood High School Sym- sing in Strasburg Methodist Church. Parents often use glowing terms to Happiness, contact Kathy Rich at phonic Mixed Choir is embarking Next up on April 20 will be Roanoke describe the experiences of their chil- 216-334-2997 or krich@cleveland- on a concert tour this month in Vir- College, where the group will attend a dren at Camp Happiness, including catholiccharities.org; or Marilyn Scott ginia that will see them performing in choral workshop given by Roanoke’s one mother who wrote: “My son would at 216-334-2963 or mjscott@cleveland- Strasburg in the Shenandoah Valley, choral director, Dr. Jeffrey Sandborg. come home happy and exhausted. He catholiccharities.org. Find Catholic at Roanoke College in Salem, and in The choir then travels to Williamsburg went to camp with excitement and Charities Disability Services & Minis- Colonial Williamsburg at Bruton Par- for some sightseeing first, then an eve- anticipation.” tries on Facebook or visit our website to ish Church, which has its roots back ning at Bruton Parish, where LHS is Camp Happiness is operated by download a registration packet – www. to the 17th century. The group will one of only a few high schools asked to Catholic Charities Health and Human clevelandcatholiccharities.org/disability. perform in the church’s annual Can- perform in their annual concert series. dlelight Concert Series. This is the fifth time LHS has been The group, along with its director invited to Bruton Parish. The group Dr. Lisa Hanson, departs on April 19 returns home on April 22.

Wed, April 25th JOIN US! 7pm to 9pm Free Alternative Energy Camp Garfield Middle School 13114 Detroit Avenue byAt Christine LHS Gordillo This Summerenergy, and fuel cell technology. Camp- For seven summers in a row, West ers will build solar cars and boats as Shore Career-Technical District has part of the camp, which runs from June offered 8th grade students interested in 11-13 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Enrollment electronics and engineering the chance is limited to the first 15 registrants. The to participate in a three-day camp at registration deadline is May 18. You can download a registration form by going Lakewood High School exploring alter- We are glad you are here and hope you will• Over join 30 uslocal as organizations we welcome native energy technologies. This free to the district web site and www.lake- • Activities for kids new and current residents to the first “Welcome• Yummy to treats Lakewood” from local bakeries event. camp offers students a hands-on oppor- woodcityschools.org and visiting either • Meet Lakewood’s Mayor Mike Summers, Lakewood Schools Superintendent Jeff Patterson tunity to learn about earth-friendly the Garfield or Harding home page. For and City Council members Sponsored by the Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission & The Lakewood Family Collaborative. energy sources; wind turbines, solar more info, call 529-4163.

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Lakewood Schools Lakewood's Pro Football Quarterback: Cheerleader Trades Pom Poms For Shoulder Pads by Mike Deneen for the All Dogs Heaven rescue group. schedule, with games each Saturday from Like many women, Lakewood After a 5-3 record last year, the April 14 to June 9. The team plays its four resident Amber Barrick spent her high team is optimistic about the 2012 sea- home games at Byers Field in Parma, school years as a cheerleader. She grew son. They plan to make the playoffs next to Parmatown Mall. Tickets are $10 up loving football and enjoyed being and make a deep run at the league for adults, $5 for kids. Children under part of the game. However, as an adult, championship. They will play teams six are admitted free. For more informa- she decided that she would rather call from Chicago, Pittsburgh, Columbus, tion on the Cleveland Fusion, visit www. the plays than lead the cheers. Therefore, Detroit and Michigan. clevelandfusion.com. she traded in her pom poms for shoulder The Fusion plays an eight game pads and became a quarterback. This past winter Barrick joined the Ambulance Chase Top 11 Cleveland Fusion, the local semi-pro women’s football team. The Fusion, which by Polly Stringer plays traditional outdoor tackle football, 11 Fun Facts About Lakewood starts its eleventh season this month. The Hospital's Ambulance Chase 1) Nominated as a 2012 “Best of Fusion is part of the Women’s Football Amber Barrick, QB/DB/WR, Cleveland the West” charitable race finalist. Alliance, which has over 60 teams across Fusion. photo by Julie Stambaugh the country from California to Maine. 2) One of the largest 5Ks in North- “I play because I love the game. who is in his first year at the position, east Ohio. Football became a part of who I am,” has extensive experience coaching high 3) Total participants since incep- says Barrick, who is listed as a safety, school and college football. He views this tion: 7,151 wide receiver and backup quarterback position as similar to his previous jobs. 4) Participants ranged in age from on the team roster. She is one of nearly 30 “Football is football,” he says. However, 5 to 90. Best of the West Event. Front row-L to women on the squad, ranging from col- he recognizes that coaching women is a 5) Last year, participants from R-Polly Stringer, Maria Mepham, Back lege-age to 48 years old. Unlike their male little different than men. “You have to Ohio and 9 other states (CA, CO, FL, row-L to R-Lori Forester, Bill Forester, counterparts in the NFL, Fusion players take a little different approach,” he says. IN, MI, NC, PA, VA, WV). Danielle Constantine have full-time jobs. Barrick works with “You can’t yell at them constantly.” 6) 2011 record participation of years. the US Coast Guard, while other play- Fusion players have been working nearly 1,300 with 29 teams. 10) Donald Marten’s ambulance ers work in positions ranging from law out all off-season, and began organized 7) Fastest 5K time 15:28 – for those that leads the race is a 1964 Vista Cruiser. enforcement to Industry Analyst. contact practices over a month ago. They that enjoy a challenge! 11) Known for our great after race The women on the team have a practice three days per week during the 8) Record female time of 18:15 in food! wide range of athletic backgrounds. season, and have games on Saturday 2008; record male time of 15:28 in 2003. For more information, visit In addition to cheerleading, Amber night. Plus, there is lots of other work: “I 9) Donald Marten’s Ambulance lakewoodhospitalfoundation.org/ played softball in high school. She make time every day to either study film, Services presenting sponsor for entire 11 ambulancechase or call 216-529-7009. also played last fall with the Cleveland review the playbook, condition, practice Crush, the local entrant in the Lingerie or just promote the team,” Barrick says. Football League. Other Fusion players The players love what they do. Barrick The University of Akron have experience in sports such as flag cites the strong team unity. “The veter- football, rugby and soccer. ans and coach teach and the whole team Lakewood Amber’s new teammates are happy is supportive of each other.” to have her with the Fusion. Christy Despite her football and work com- Chinese Culture and Language Conlin, who is also a rookie this year, mitments, Barrick still finds time for likes Barrick’s attitude. “She keeps her three dogs - two Golden Retrievers Spring Splash - Free! things fun, she is a hard worker and (Zoey-8, Bianca-5) and a teacup long- doesn’t take things too seriously,” says haired Chihuahua (Violet, 2). Dogs are Learn Chinese paper cutting & experience Chinese folk music at two “Spring Splash” sessions in April and May at UA–Lakewood. Conlin. Like Amber, Conlin is forecast one reason that Barrick decided to move Both events are FREE; no reservations required. Drop in when to play wide receiver and defensive back. to Lakewood. Amber has been active in it’s convenient for you! Fusion Head Coach Erik Keister, our community, doing volunteer work SPRIng SPLASh 1: ChInESE PAPER CUTTIng 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Pitch, Hit & Run Competition May 6 See demonstrations of Chinese paper every 30 minutes. by Christine Gordillo for girls and 45' for boys), Hit (for dis- SPRIng SPLASh 2: ChInESE FoLk mUSIC tance and accuracy from a batting tee The Lakewood City Schools and Thursday, may 24 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Lakewood Recreation Department’s toward straight away centerfield), Run Demonstrations of Chinese folk music will occur every 30 (for speed from second base to home, softball and baseball programs are minutes. hosting a Pitch, Hit and Run Competi- touching third base - boys run 160 feet, tion sponsored by Aquafina and Major girls 120 feet) and All Around for each League Baseball. The Pitch, Hit and division for boys and girls. Chinese Summer Camp Run contest is the official skills compe- The champions will move onto Confucius Institute tition of MLB. a sectional competition with the Chinese Summer Camp for The event will take place on opportunity to advance to a Team 7th -12th Grade Students Sunday, May 6, at Lakewood High’s Championship. Each Major League baseball stadium from 1-5 p.m. team will have an All Around cham- July 16 - 20, 2012 at UA-Lakewood There are separate divisions for pion for each division. • Presented by The University of Akron Confucius Institute The winners of the Team Champi- boys and girls in the following age • Learn Chinese language, art, history, calligraphy and more. groups: onship may have a chance to advance • Friday Field Trip to Cleveland’s Asia Town 7/8 year olds (birth dates July 18, to the National Finals to be held at the 2003-July 17, 2005) 2012 MLB All-Star Game in Kansas Dates: July 16-20, 2012 • Time: 9am to 1pm 9/10 year olds (July 18, 2001-July City, MO, July 8-10. Location: UA Lakewood • 14725 Detroit Ave Lakewood 17, 2003) Registration is free and can be Cost: $160 per student • Registration Deadline: May 31, 2012 11/12 year olds (July 18, 1999-July done at the Recreation Deparment. Application form available at: https://lakewood.uakron.edu/ 17, 2001) A birth certificate MUST accompany Send Application and $160 to: The Confucius Institute, The University 13/14 year olds (July 18, 1997-July each registration. of Akron Quaker Square, Suite 307 • Akron, OH 44325-9003 17, 1999) For further information, visit Questions? Contact: 330-972-2013 • [email protected] •www.uakron.edu/ci This "local competition" will have www.mlb.com/phr. The Lakewood champions in the Pitch (for accuracy - competition is listed under Lakewood Coming in Fall 2012 - Beginning Chinese 1 THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON LAKEWOOD www.lakewood.uakron.edu hitting a "strike zone" target from 35' Softball.

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Lakewood Cares

North Coast Health Ministry Call For Volunteers: Patient Prescription Assistance by Jeanine Gergel labor to meet the growing need for weekly or monthly schedule. hospital.” In 2011, North Coast Health Min- prescription assistance has become a “We couldn’t serve all those Individuals interested in volun- istry (NCHM) dispensed $3.9 million challenge. The organization is actively who come to us in need without the teering should contact Mary Ludwig at worth of prescription medication at no recruiting volunteers to help patients contributions of our many valuable 216-228-7878 ext. 122 or via e-mail at charge to its patients. NCHM, a faith- and staff with prescription assistance volunteers,” says NCHM Executive [email protected]. based free clinic located in Lakewood, applications which are then submitted Director Lee Elmore. “Our prescrip- About North Coast Health Minis- provides prescription assistance as well to participating pharmaceutical man- tion assistance program is critical to try as primary care, specialty referrals ufacturers. No clinical background is the care we provide. The majority of North Coast Health Ministry is and behavioral health counseling to required. All that is required is a will- our patients have chronic disease, and a faith-based free clinic serving the the low-income uninsured in Western ingness to help individuals in need, our ability to provide them with free or low-income uninsured on Greater Greater Cleveland. attention to detail and a commitment low-cost medication is indispensable Cleveland’s West Side. In 2012, NCHM Keeping up with the volume of of at least six months to a regular to keeping them healthy and out of the provided care to 2,700 patients who had no other route to health care. With the support of 140 volunteer Club Foundation Provides Over $37,000 For physicians, nurses and other caregiv- ers, NCHM is able to provide primary Community, Youth health care, specialty referrals, pre- scription assistance, behavioral health by Lynn Donaldson Lending Library, Lakewood Commu- The local club was chartered in care and social service referrals to the Over $37,000 from the Lakewood- nity Recreation, H2O (Help to Others), 1926. Rotary International is the world’s medically underserved. NCHM strives Rocky River Rotary Foundation will and the American Youth Foundation first service club organization, with more to be the medical home for its patients be used to provide scholarships, rec- programs at Lakewood and Rocky than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs providing preventive care and chronic ognize student achievement, purchase River high schools. in more than 160 countries worldwide. disease management as well as care for dictionaries, and fund grant requests This year’s largest grant of $5,000 RI’s polio eradication project, begun in acute illnesses and injuries. Founded made by Lakewood and Rocky River was awarded to Trinity Lutheran Com- 1985, has eliminated polio in all but four in 1986, North Coast Health Ministry community organizations. munity Outreach for its weekly hot countries, the lowest in history. is a vital part of the health care safety The Rotary Club of Lakewood meal program, gardens and fresh pro- Information about the club is net on Greater Cleveland’s West Side. and Rocky River began presenting the duce distribution. available at www.lakewoodrockyriver- NCHM’s primary location is at 16110 awards on March 27, when student Additional community service rotary.org. Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio. winners in the club’s annual speech, grants were awarded to: Lakewood music and art competition were rec- Community Services Center, ognized at an awards ceremony and Lakewood Charitable Assistance H2O’s All Middle School Dance reception at the Beck Center. Corp., North Coast Health Ministry, The Beck Center’s visual arts Lakewood Meals on Wheels, Rocky by Stacey Sponsler field, Harding and LCA to join H2O program also received $2,500 for club- River Meals on Wheels, Barton Senior Have you heard!? H2O, short for on April 20th from 6:30pm-8:30pm sponsored scholarships, and $1,322 Center, Rocky River Senior Center, and Help To Others, is hosting another at Lakewood High School! was used to continue the club’s com- Lakewood Hospital Foundation’s dia- all Middle-School dance! H2O is a Tickets will be available at Gar- mitment to provide a dictionary to betes assistance initiative. youth volunteer program in the City field and Harding on Thursday, April every third grader in Lakewood and The club Foundation’s assets grow of Lakewood’s Division of Youth. 19 and Friday, April 20 for $3.00. Rocky River. each year as the result of gifts, dona- H2O has a partnership with the Admission at the door will be Other grants for youth-related tions and bequests by members and schools and has hundreds of mem- $5.00. programs were awarded to: Mathew’s friends of the club. bers from Lakewood’s middle schools and Lakewood High. A group of high school students visit the middle Kiwanis Pancake And French- schools five times a month (twice at Harding and Garfield and once at Toast Breakfast April 22 Lakewood Catholic Academy, aka by Gordon Brumm the Grace Lutheran Church, 13030 LCA) and gets them involved in vol- The land of milk and honey, Madison Ave., across from Madison unteering activities. figuratively speaking, has moved. Park. H2O will have fun events at the Lakewood Kiwanis’s annual break- Tickets at $7.00 are available at dance, such as a donut eating contest, fast will be held on Sunday, April 22, the door or from Kiwanis members. a video game system station, and the from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It will Admission is free for children 5 and concession stand. There’s also going have the same abundant menu, fea- under. Proceeds, as always, go to sup- to be a raffle for some unique prizes! turing all-you-can-eat pancakes and port Kiwanis’s community service And, of course, there’s going to be a French toast, but at a new location, projects. D.J.! So bring your friends from Gar-

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Lakewood Cares The Lakewood Family Room’s Move: A Heartfelt Thanks To So Many by Toni Gelsomino Nursing Moms Chat Group Over the last 18 years, The Each week a lactation specialist, a family support Lakewood Family Room, a City of specialist and many wonderful breast-feeding moms Lakewood program, has been a place gather to encourage and support each other. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for parents and caregivers to connect with one another over a cup of coffee Literacy Through Play - Family Literacy in a comfortable and supportive “Fam- Program ily Room.” Caregivers and children from birth to age 5 can It has been a place to make friends, enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment and discover ask questions, find referrals, and build art, creative play, math, science, language and sto- a personal community of natural sup- ries. Parents and caregivers help their children gain ports for the journey of parenting… valuable school readiness skills by playing with them. all while our children play together! (East End Family Room in Fedor Manor, 12400 The Family Room has been intention- Madison Ave. Enter through front door.) ally designed to support each child’s 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. growth and development through PLAY. Thursday We had been located at the for- Play Group for All Ages! mer convent behind St. James Church Join other parents and an early childhood facilita- until the end of January. The move tor to make new friends, share your stories, have fun PLAYING and gather new ideas and information! to our new location, at the Lakewood Some young visitors to The Lakewood Family Room enjoy a song and dance. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Church at 15700 Detroit Ave. (at the corner of Summit), Room five mornings a week. I appreci- Summers, who supported the Family Mommy & Me Young Parent Drop In was swift and successful. For that I am ate their adjusting so graciously to the Room move from start to finish! 2nd Thursday of each month indebted to so many people, most of all new wall color, toys and small tables As a result of all this support, This is an evening that begins with a shared the parents and caregivers who have and chairs that now fill their space! families have been enjoying the new family meal and includes opportunities for children participated in Family Room--past or To make the actual move, hun- location for about a month and a half. to play, and young parents (pregnant and parenting present! dreds of hours of shared expertise There have been very few challenges teen parents, or who were teens when their children I have to thank St. James Church, and hard work were donated by Judy and many gifts along the way. Thanks were born) to make new friends and strengthen sup- port systems. Call (216) 529-5018 for more infor- St. James Child Care Center, the Cath- Foote, retired director of Calvary to everyone who helped make this mation and directions. olic Diocese and Catholic Charities, for Preschool, and Brenda Nakonecznyj, move possible and who kept the Family (Located at Lakewood Child Care Center, 1450 allowing the Family Room freedom retired director of Lakewood Pres- Room doors open for Lakewood’s won- Belle Avenue in Lakewood) to create responsive programming for byterian Preschool. They both spent derful families! 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Lakewood families raising our young- many hours sorting, cleaning and Following is a list of all of the est children. It has been a pleasure to purging. Judy focused on laying out programs offered by the Lakewood’s Friday share space and resources with St. the newly designed room for children Division of Early Childhood Services. Literacy Through Play - Family Literacy James Child Care Center’s talented to truly Learn Through Play and for All are located at the Family Room Program leadership and staff over these last 18 their “grown-ups” to comfortably con- at 15700 Detroit (inside Lakewood See program description under Wednesday years. nect with one another. Brenda touched United Methodist Church) unless oth- (Located at the main Family Room, 15700 Detroit) We owe true gratitude to The everything in the Family Room and erwise noted: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m, Lakewood United Methodist Church, storage more times than I am sure she namely Pastor Bruce and Pastor Laura ever imagined--and then she painted! Monday Please note: for their “radical hospitality.” The Jessica Parker, Family Room par- The office of the Department of board and staff put mission into prac- ticipant and volunteer, also worked “Lil” Artists @ The Family Room with Human Services’ Early Childhood tice, quickly accommodating our need many hours through the drudgery of Miss Judy (a/k/a Judy Foote, former Division has a new location. The mail- for a new space. As Church leaders sorting, cleaning and discarding 18 director of Calvary Preschool) ing address is: City of Lakewood, Dept. shared with their congregation: “When years of accumulated “stuff.” When An opportunity to learn and explore different art- of Human Services, Division of Early we open our doors to scouts, homeless, necessary, she alerted the community ists and mediums of art in a play room designed for Childhood, 12400 Madison Avenue, hungry and those raising and caring of our move on Facebook, coordinated FUN! Suite 102, Lakewood, OH 44107. The for young children, we are living out move volunteers, filled in whenever 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. phone number is 216-529-5018. The fax the Gospel. May our actions match our needed and often did so with a 4-year number is 216-521-1376. words as the people known as United old and a just-turned 3-year-old in tow! Arab American Woman’s Organization Toni Gelsomino is the Program Methodists: ‘Open hearts, open minds, Jessica’s artist/contractor husband (last Monday evening of each month) Manager of Early Childhood Services, a A time to build relationships, gather information open doors.’” Clay oversaw the painting process, Division of the Department of Human and understand cultural differences and similarities. The Church’s Youth Room trans- choosing all our wonderful new col- RSVP for FREE childcare. A light dinner is provided. Services, City of Lakewood. forms into The Lakewood Family ors and helping complete this project Please call 216-529-5018 for new evening program within a limited budget and time location. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. frame. He gently guided (I need a lot of guidance!) and coordinated the paint Tuesday volunteers, which included my ever- supportive husband Tony, longtime Baby-n-Me and Big Kids, Too! Play Group Family Room volunteer Laurie Zubal, Raising a child can be filled with many different Jen Lizanich, Brenda Nakonecznj, emotions and lots of questions! Join your fellow Anne Gomez, Abby Gelsomino and parents and an early childhood facilitator. Make new our high school helper, Nate. friends, share your stories and gain information. I can’t stop there. The following 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. people also made this move possible, and deserve way more than this men- NEW! The Play Room at the East End tion: Brian, Nate, Dottie, Laura, Abby, Family Room Patricia, Bruce, Mary, Judy, Susan, Stop by, have a snack and play with the friends Custom Imprinted Apparel and neighbors of Birdtown. Corporate Logowear Amy, Jeanne, Michelle, Brody, Chris-

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Lakewood Is Art©2005 Regional Premiere: “Velocity of Autumn” At The Beck I will freely admit that when I by Lauren Fraley vice fee per ticket is applied at the time saw that The Beck Center would be of purchase. Group discounts are avail- showcasing Dorothy Silver and David drop to their parent/child dynamic. community, and that has something able for parties of 13 or more. Purchase Hansen in Velocity of Autumn by Velocity of Autumn, although set a community can’t describe on paper. tickets online at beckcenter.org or call nationally renowned Cleveland play- in New York, is a testament to Cleve- Critics supposedly keep art honest, but Customer Service at 216.521.2540, ext. wright, Eric Coble I thought, how land talent, and Lakewood’s privilege in this case, and so many others, the 10. Beck Center is located at 17801 could this get any better? Then I found to have it housed at The Beck. One artists do that just fine on their own. Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten out that Eric Schmiedl was directing it- of Schmiedl’s ingredients for play- Go indulge yourself and devour this minutes west of downtown Cleveland. and knew that his unique spice would ing within the nuance of Coble’s text piece of art. You’ll love every taste. Free onsite parking is available. make this recipe for powerful theater is likely that he’s a skillful playwright Beck Center for the Arts proudly Beck Center’s production of The even richer. I may have had preconcep- himself. I know his work, as well as the presents the regional premiere of The Velocity of Autumn is sponsored by tions, but it lived up to all of them; this others’ not just because they are nation- Velocity of Autumn by Cleveland’s Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the show is thoughtful, funny, and lush ally acclaimed, but locally active. most prolific playwright Eric Coble, Ohio Arts Council. with a real and unique relationship This connection points to some- March 23 through April 29, 2012 in Lauren Joy Fraley is a recent grad- that anchors the audience in some- thing just as powerful as the content the Studio Theater. Show times are 8 uate of Bowling Green State University thing magically universal. and craft of a show—the fact that we p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. where she studied Theatre and Arts That anchor of the parent and have fertile enough artistic ground here Sundays. Tickets for The Velocity of Management. She is now working in child theme, and the role reversal that in Cleveland to use all local ingredients Autumn are $28 for adults, $25 for the Community Engagement and Edu- comes in old age, is one that takes on in our theater. I’m writing in a com- seniors (65 and older), $17 for students cation Department at PlayhouseSquare a new turn in Velocity of Autumn. munity-based newspaper about people (with valid ID), and $10 for children and has returned to living in Lakewood Silver’s character is the focal point of I consider to be a part of my artistic (12 and under). An additional $3 ser- where she grew up. Coble’s “Alexandra Plays,” of which Velocity is the 3rd in the trilogy. She Beck Center Creative Arts Therapies Presents 12th Annual Show says that she and her son are just “Two adults. Talking.” But the twists and turns surrounding this “talking” Razzle Dazzle XII - We Are Family! result from Alexandra’s threat to liter- by Fran Storch singing and dancing to some familiar and Chinese Raffle will be held ally blow up her Brooklyn brownstone Razzle Dazzle XII will be held Fri- songs, as well as some new ones, about throughout the weekend to benefit the as a cry for freedom and refusal to go day, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 in the our family and friends. Beck Center’s Creative Arts Therapies into a nursing home. Really. There are Music-Armory Building at the Beck The 12th annual show includes Department. jars of kerosene scattered on the set. Center for the Arts. The theme for this a special performance on Friday, A special benefit performance Intrigued? It’s just the beginning. year’s show is “We Are Family.” May 4 by the choirs from the Rocky will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. David Hansen and Dorothy Silver Razzle Dazzle is a unique col- River Adult Activities Center and the The cost is $15 per person. The per- relate beautifully as mother and son. laboration between the Beck Center’s Maple Heights Adult Activities Cen- formances on Saturday, May 5 at 3:30 Their layered past is revealed moment Creative Arts Therapies Department ter. Artwork from the Rocky River p.m. and 7:30 p.m. are free but dona- to moment through an unspoken con- and the Cuyahoga County Board of Adult Activities Center and art ther- tions are encouraged. nection as kindred free spirits. The Developmental Disabilities. Adults apy clients from Beck Center will be For more information, visit beck- skewed and surreal set designed by with special needs and volunteers on display in the lobby of the Music- center.org or follow Razzle Dazzle XII on Todd Krispinski is a churning back- from around the county will be acting, Armory Building. A Silent Auction Facebook for updates. “Take A Look and You’ll See” Willy Wonka At Beck Center Youth Theater Brings “Pure Imagination” To Mackey Main Stage by Fran Storch quest to find an heir comes to life in world, is a menagerie of larger-than- center.org or call the Beck Center box Beck Youth Theater presents Willy this musical adaptation of Charlie and life characters, comedy, music, and a offic at 216.521.2540, ext. 10. Beck Cen- Wonka, a musical based on the favorite The Chocolate Factory, featuring songs little bit of the unexpected,” said Stich. ter is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in children’s book by Roald Dahl on the such as “Pure Imagination” and “The “Whether you’re a fan of the book, Lakewood. Free onsite parking is avail- Mackey Main Stage, May 4 through 13, Candy Man” from the classic family Johnny Depp’s characterization or the able. 2012. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays film Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Gene Wilder classic, you’re sure to find Beck Center’s production of Willy and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Factory. something familiar, and perhaps even Wonka is presented through spe- Tickets are now on sale. The student Directed by Russ Stich, this pro- something surprising.” cial arrangement with Music Theatre matinee 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10 is duction of Willy Wonka features a cast Tickets for Willy Wonka are $12 International (MTI) and is sponsored sold out. of 69 students ages 7 to 17 from Beck for Adults/Seniors (65 and over) and by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Roald Dahl’s entertaining fable of Center’s arts education programs. $10 for Children/Students (18 and Ohio Arts Council, and Music Is Ele- the world-famous candyman and his “This production, like Willy Wonka’s under). To purchase tickets, visit beck- mentary.

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Lakewood Is Art©2005 Lakewood Residents Featured In American Greetings Fine Art Show by Frank Cirillo unique challenges it offered as well as the Local card company American opportunities to further explore her own Greetings has become an industry ideas, push the limits, and try to produce leader thanks in large part to the diverse work that has never been seen before. talents that comprise the world’s sec- Her accepted submission, “I am not a ond largest publicly held creative studio. skateboarder,” is a mixed media piece The creativity that goes into the prod- originally inspired by a work assignment. ucts is recognized on a daily basis, but “After photographing skateboard- each year (for the past 32 to be exact) ers for a job assignment I became the company has taken time to celebrate fascinated with their lifestyle. That the personal works of its employees interest, combined with influences with a Fine Art Show, and this year two from current fashion trends, inspired Lakewood residents, Jennifer Fitchwell me to paint and design skateboards on and Audrey Jones, are featured. canvas as well as using actual skate- Designed to inspire and celebrate boards as a base to work off of.” all forms of creativity, the Ameri- And the unconventional title of can Greetings Fine Art show features her entry? Well, that can be traced back selected works of original art and lit- to the first question she always gets erature from employees as determined about her work. by a panel of judges. Following a com- “I first showed my skateboard pany-wide call for entries, the judging designs during the art walk at the Tree- panel determines a list of top selections house last November and the question as well as those that have been accepted I was always asked was ‘are you a skate- for the show. boarder?’ So, I thought that I could go Fitchwell and Jones pieces selected with a simple yet informative title for for the show reflect their own interests my piece which led me to ‘I am not a and passions as well as the work they skateboarder.” do for the card company. The American Greetings Fine Art Celebrating creative innovation Show will be at Spaces Gallery in down- and the many forms it takes town Cleveland through Sunday, April 29. A mother of three, Fitchwell bal- ances her role as mom with her work as a senior illustrator at American Greet- ings. For this year’s show, she decided to focus on creating a collection of flo- rals but wanted to develop a unique look for them by utilizing bold colors. She’s not a skateboarder but Audrey Jones is inspired by the lifestyle and focuses on it The result was one that the Fine Art in her art. Show committee was eager to include. “I worked in acrylic for this col- technique, along with the bold color Jones, a photographer in the Creative lection and used a larger brush which choices, let me create some fun pieces Photo Studio at American Greetings, allowed me to remain very loose. That that I’m very proud to have in the show.” was attracted to the profession by the Community Celebration Of The Arts: Beck Center Says “Thank-You” To The Community by Fran Storch support throughout the year. Free con- Beck Center visual arts faculty will call Beck Center Customer Service at Beck Center for the Arts hosts its venient onsite parking is available. display and sell their unique creations 216.521.2540, ext. 10. 4th annual Community Celebration of This fun, free event is open to fam- and guests will enjoy a special family- Beck Center’s theater productions the Arts 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sun- ilies of all ages. Attendees will enjoy friendly performance by Cleveland’s and arts education programs are made day, May 6 throughout the Beck Center hands-on art activities as well as dance, premiere improv troupe, Something possible through the generous support campus located at 17801 Detroit Ave- music, and theater performances and Dada! A complete schedule of events of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the nue in Lakewood. This annual event is interactive experiences throughout the may be found at beckcenter.org or Ohio Arts Council. held to express the arts organization’s afternoon. appreciation to the community for its New this year! Local artists and

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Business News National Cash Mob Day Cash Mob Descends On Nature’s Bin by Valerie Mechenbier local media outlets Channels 19, 5, 3, The creator of the Cash Mob Fox News, and CoolCleveland were phenomenon, 32-year-old Andrew all on hand to cover the story. Samtoy of Cleveland, organized over Scott Duennes, Executive Direc- 300 shoppers to gather and spend tor of Nature’s Bin, shared some money at Nature’s Bin on Saturday, statistics from the event: Nature’s March 24th. Samtoy reported that Bin experienced a 30% increase (over Nature’s Bin was selected as the target $6000) in average Saturday sales, for a cash mob because of its contri- and, between 2-4:00 p.m., over 300 butions to the community. As both a shoppers explored the aisles of the “buy local” and “build community” store. The nonprofit natural foods effort, he told the mob gathered out- store was ready for the friendly chaos side the store that he only has three and added extra staff and cash regis- rules: “1) You have to spend at least ters for the event.

$20, 2) meet three people you’ve Photo by Mary Johnson “The publicity from this, raising never met before, and 3) you must our profile, is a huge plus,” Duennes said. have fun.” “Mobbers” at the March 24 Cash Mob at Nature’s Bin wave $20 bills shortly after See more photos, articles, and the The Cash Mob movement started entering the store. Each mobber was asked to spend that $20 at the store. last fall and has spread through- CoolCleveland.com video about the out the United States as Samtoy’s nized their own events. And since flocked to interview the Cash Mob event on the Lakewood Chamber of 1400+ facebook friends in other March 24th was declared “National founder at Nature’s Bin early Satur- Commerce Facebook page. Cash Mob Day”, the national media day morning. MSNBC, Reuters, and cities picked up on the idea and orga- Lakewood Chamber Of Chamber Member Spotlight: Commerce: Upcoming Events Heidi Finniff, First Federal Of Lakewood Friday, April 20 by Valerie Mechenbier ber, Lakewood/RR Sunrise Rotary, 3 pups. Most people who know Heidi Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Monthly Heidi Finniff is the Branch Man- LakewoodAlive, and the Downtown know that she is a runner, and serves as Meeting ager for First Federal of Lakewood’s Lakewood Business Alliance. Heidi is President of the Cleveland West Road Annual Mayor’s Address to the Chamber by main branch. She grew up in Pitts- married to Vincent Tripodi. Together Runners. Most do not know that her Lakewood Mayor Michael P. Summers and State of burgh, attended college at St. Mary’s they enjoy spending time renovat- bucket list dream is to run the length the Chamber address by Board Chairperson Diane Helbig College, Notre Dame (South Bend, IN) ing their Lakewood home and raising of the Appalachian Trail. $15 members, $20 non-members and majored in Philosophy. Heidi has Sponsored by AT&T been in banking since 2005, helping to Registration & Networking: 11:30 a.m., Lunch & make banking easy and effective for Did You Know... Program: Noon consumer and business clients. Repre- …that nineteen Lakewood Chamber of Commerce member businesses were Lakewood Senior Health Campus senting FFL, Heidi is very active in the among the “Best of the West” finalists in more than 55 categories in the Spring 2012 (Assisted Living Entrance) community as a member of the Cham- issue of West Shore Live Well magazine? 1381 Bunts Road

Thursday, May 17 Lakewood Assisted Living Community Receives Annual Scholarship Breakfast $15 members, $20 non-members Distinguished Dining Award Of Excellence Registration & Networking: 7:30 a.m., Breakfast & by Annette Kelly from Crandall Corporate Dieticians excellence.” Program: 8:00 a.m. At Northwesterly Assisted Liv- to attend their annual conference held Accompanying Chef Hunter-Bol- The Clifton Club, 17884 Lake Road ing Community, they rave about the in Mesa, Arizona. At the conference, lin were Ann Sevenich, Northwesterly food; and with good cause. Recently, Chef Hunter-Bollin was recognized for Executive Director, and Scott Kan- Northwesterly announced an excep- excellence in dietary management. The tor, owner of the Northwesterly and have surpassed all expectations for tional recognition received by its award was presented by Linda Cran- Bloomfield Senior Living. “This is only excellence standards. Our dining room dietary department; the Crandall Cor- dall, President and CEO of Crandall one example of how the Northwest- is open,” she continued, “and I invite porate Dietician’s Award of Excellence Corporate Dieticians. erly provides premier assisted living the public to dine with us and see for presented at Crandall Corporate Dieti- According to Michelle Hansen, services to the residents,” Mr. Kantor themselves just how good our menu cian’s annual conference. consulting dietician from the Crandall stated. and services are!” For a reservation to In January 2012, Chef Susan Corporation, “In my career, I have not “I am very proud of Chef Sue and experience dining at Northwesterly, Hunter-Bollin received an invitation witnessed this degree of departmental her team,” stated Ms. Sevenich. “They please contact us.

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colds and colds that linger for weeks. What’s In Your Instrument? Part 1 In the next issue, what you can do with the instrument to prevent health by Sharon Marrell ing and the opening becomes smaller, you can see green mold on the tone problems from lingering throughout a Have you seen the aftermath of the and the harder it is for the blood/air to holes. Mouthpieces are another place season. kid’s lunches, snacks, candy, and gum flow through. And most of the time the where bacteria can grow in large num- Sharon Marrell, a Lakewood resi- as it travels through a kid’s instrument? build-up may not be noticeable. A good bers. Re-breathing all the bacteria and dent, owns Marrell Music and has been Probably not and don’t want to. Kids visual is to remove the main slide from mold can be a reason for reoccurring a repair technician for over 20 years. won’t be brushing their teeth between a trumpet and while pointing at a light, classes or rinsing at the water fountain. look through the leadpipe, where the MAMA Spring Open House April 21 Add to it the fact they swap and play each mouthpiece is inserted. A clean instru- by Christin Sorensen chant’s Association) will be sponsoring other’s instruments. Wow! What a great ment should look smooth and shiny. Spring has sprung! Come down a raffle, open to everyone who attends. breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Other signs of build-up on trumpets or to Madison Avenue on Saturday, April For each participating shop you visit When it occurs it can affect health and trombones are valves sticking and slides 21 to see all the awesome businesses during the day, you will receive a ticket the workability of the instrument. working slowly. Madison Avenue has to offer. So many for the raffle. This means the more Brass instruments are enclosed With woodwinds the sugars from eclectic shops, offering everything shops you visit, the better your chance tubes that are a perfect warm environ- food mixed in the saliva generally you need for you, your pets and your to win! Of course no purchase is neces- ment for bacteria to grow. Imagine dirty deposit on woodwind pads, and cause home. Did I mention all the great res- sary, but it will be hard not to pick up brass instruments similar to clogged the pads to rot, stick to the tone hole or taurants? Special events will be going a few things during the course of the arteries. Based on what we eat, there become sluggish as it pulls away from on throughout the day, just look for the day. The prizes will include gift certifi- is more build-up in the arteries/tub- the sticky, dirty tone hole. In some cases balloons to see who is participating! cates and items from Madison Avenue StrtEat Mobile Bistro will be serv- Businesses, plus a Ukelele courtesy of ing lunch from 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Marrell Music (13733 Madison)! Crafty Goodness Bridal Bazaar in the Crafty Goodness Parking lot Please visit our website, www. by Christin Sorensen will be showing what’s new in wedding (15621 Madison). mamalakewood.com for a complete list Something borrowed, something hairstyles for 2012. Thirstees Bridal MAMA (Madison Avenue Mer- of participating shops and events. blue...something handmade just for you! will have her 2012 line of custom made Crafty Goodness on Madison will to order shirts for the bride and bridal it’s always be hosting a bridal show on Sunday, party. Yates Apothecary will be offering fun at… April 22 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The custom blended scents for the bride and store, at 15621 Madison Avenue, will be her attendants. featuring a wonderful selection of local Did you know Crafty Goodness vendors who will help make the blushing offers bachelorette craft parties? They do! bride’s day special. Join us for a mimosa That is just a small sneak peek, there and peruse the wares and services of over will also be bakers, photographers and MONDAY TUESDAY a dozen different local businesses. more. For full list of vendors, please visit $3 Guinness, Harp, Join us for Crafts & Kegs (draw, Carol Lynn Salon Plus on Madison www.craftygoodnesscleveland.com. Smithwicks & Jameson knit, bead) followed by Improv at Mug Club 8:30pm OR Play cards with the A magical place where Cleveland Card Club. you feel right at home! WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Kids Eat FREE! Half-price Burgers!

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Pulse Of The City Lakewood Kid Games...A Half-Century Ago... Let’s face it, Lakewood kids have by Gary Rice authorities and the parents. Heck, when never had it easy as far as finding places I think about it, virtually all of the above to play. While we’ve always had plenty were built like tanks back then, com- be put on their heads, as they were flown was probably frowned upon by the adult of residential areas to live in, finding pared to their foreign counterparts. off to places having names like DaNang, world, but let’s face it, there was so often safe places where kids can be kids in a They may have been sturdy as all get- Pleiku, and Saigon. very little that a Lakewood kid COULD city like ours is a perpetual challenge. out, but when we lined up for a race, let’s Tennis was BIG back then too. You do in this city EXCEPT get into trouble. For us kids living in Lakewood 50 just say there was a reason for that “Eng- had to wait, sometimes for HOURS, for Once, I even got in trouble for setting years ago, the choices as to where we lish racer” name. Speaking of races, a net at one of Lakewood’s many tennis up a lemonade stand on my street. Some could play were simple and fivefold. We I actually got the city to sponsor bike courts. Our problem with tennis back shirt-and-tie wearing Lakewood bigshot had our yards, the parks, the ball fields, races back then. We had a “Lakewood then was with keeping the ball inside stopped his car and lectured me about the pools and Winterhurst. Those are Day” city festival around the middle of the fence. Many’s the time that we had needing a vendor’s license. That was a still the fundamental choices for child- July each year, and that’s when we ran to run outside the cage at the park at telling lesson for a young pre-teen! hood recreation around here. If you those races. Great fun. Orchard Grove in order to retrieve our To keep kids out of trouble, there liked playing ball, or ice skating, this was Another activity that kids did back fuzzy yellow tennis balls. were the pools, and there was Win- your town! Every long-time Lakewood- then was to play “hide and seek” with We had great active games in Scouts terhurst. The pools (Madison and ite over the age of 50 will remember the the rough and tumble names of “Army,” too in the church basement where we Lakewood) were and continue to be “George Usher Insurance” and “Gei- “Cowboys,” or “Guns.” Toy guns were all met. There was “Battle-ball” where two great fun. Ice skating was often the ger’s” T-shirts worn for years by young the rage back then and the more realis- teams stood on either side of the room ONLY social thing to do on a Friday Lakewood ball players during the sum- tic they were, the better. No red tips were and we tried to whack each other with night in Lakewood. Strapping on those mer months. Lakewood ball teams of found on those toy gun barrels back then every thing we had, until one team had old worn leather rental skates was quite all ages enjoyed the hometown playing either. The things had to look real, or eliminated the other one! Then there was an adventure back then. “Weak ankles” fields. Many summer evenings were else! Schools even had gun clubs, where a spy kind of game where the lights were were no excuse, and it was interesting filled with the cheers of parents and the .22 rifles were regularly shot in the school turned out and you got down on the cold to see otherwise macho friends’ ankles crack of balls and bats under the lights gymnasiums. With W.W. II and the linoleum floor. Two teams, each having turn to jelly on that unforgiving ice. In of breezy starlit Lakewood skies. Korean War recently past, and the Viet- their own passwords, crawled towards fact, I go back to when we had an out- Back then, with the absence of nam War just getting underway, there each other in the dark. The password door rink. There were some great times video games and many-channel tele- were many movies and television shows was asked for, and if not given correctly, up there, as Lake Erie’s bitter winter visions, kids often occupied their time depicting military or cowboy activities. you were dragged kicking and screaming winds blew across that night-time ice! with outdoor pursuits. Biking was, There were also numerous Army-Navy towards the other wall by the other team. Many lifetime relationships came out of and continues to be, a great activity for surplus stores where kids could obtain You had to give up only when a part of cuddling up with your significant other Lakewood kids. Back then, there were all manner of militaria for their games. your body came in contact with their at the edge of that Winterhurst ice. many brick streets, so you had to be very It was nothing to see 30-40 motley- wall. It’s a wonder we all survived, but We had roller skates and later skate- careful, especially after a rain, as the uniformed kids crawling through the yeah, it was a blast. There was probably boards too, starting in the late ‘50’s. bricks had all the traction of mid-winter neighborhood bushes and going house- more than a few Scout uniforms torn in Both skates and those first boards had ice. Those bumpy bricks helped to make to-house in Lakewood searching for the the process! steel ball-bearing “trucks” that could a good business with spoke-truing for “enemy.” Sounds of “rat-a-tat” and “I got The only place to play ball, other be quite bone-shaking on those sand- local bike shops. Middleweight and you!” and “No you didn’t!” rang through than the parks, was unfortunately... stone Lakewood sidewalks. The sign newspaper bikes were starting to make Lakewood streets on summer evenings. on our streets. Once in awhile, a car or of a “cool” guy or gal was wearing a way for 20-inch bikes with banana seats Perhaps in retrospect all of that play was house window would be shattered by a skate key on a string about one’s neck. and high handlebars, as well as for those probably good basic training, because line drive, and then there was a piper Other modes of transportation included exotic 10 speed “English racers.” Some the military draft was still very much to pay. More than a few kids skinned home-made scooters and box-cars made of the early inexpensive 10 speeds, how- in effect and a few years later, the same their knees pretty badly on Lakewood’s from wagon wheels and wooden crates. ever, were neither English nor did they type of helmets that the kids bought for unyielding curbs. Of course, this activ- These days, Lakewood kids so race very well. Many American bikes $3 at the Army-Navy store would again ity was frowned upon by Lakewood continued on page 19

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Old House Fair 2012

siding to achieve the look and com- A Bit About Building Code Requirements And pliance that the City expects. Get tips on how to make your paint job last, and how simple tasks can extend the Why They Are Important For Historic Homes longevity of the home’s architectural by Jessica Ugarte resulted in scientific analysis of how thing from a small portion of missing features and materials. City, State and Federal Building buildings could better withstand natu- handrail on the porch to a larger prob- While this presentation will Codes are essential pieces of legisla- ral disasters and codes that then were lem such as missing roofing material. address some of the inquiries that hom- tion that help to ensure the safety and implemented as a result of the findings. Issues such as exterior paint failure, eowners of older homes may have about health of building owners and resi- While other Codes exist and have damaged gutters and the condition of Code violations and maintenance dents. These rules and guidelines, and bearing on built structures, it is the the porch floor might seem like minor requirements, this presentation is not the penalties for noncompliance, play Lakewood Building Code that most and frivolous matters for the City to be associated with the City of Lakewood an important role in today’s society by Lakewood residents will come into concerned about. However, it is these Building Department or intended to protecting the owners, occupants, and contact with. While many of these City small, routine maintenance-type resolve current Code-related issues or even the structures themselves, from regulations deal with important, life- issues that can have a huge impact on concerns of residents. If you have spe- unnecessary harm or loss. or-death matters, others are the result the long-term stability of the historic cific questions about your Lakewood One of the first recorded exam- of decades of research and experience housing stock that makes Lakewood home’s status, please contact the City ples of a building code can be found that have determined those mainte- such a distinctive place to live. of Lakewood Department of Housing in the Code of Hammurabi-- a Baby- nance standards that will ensure the On May 5 the Lakewood Heri- & Building for further assistance. lonian set of 282 laws that dates to continued safety and stability of the tage Home ProgramSM, a program In addition to educational pre- about 1772 BC. The Code included Lakewood’s existing housing stock. It operated by the Cleveland Resto- sentations like the one happening at five building-specific rules such as “If is these, usually maintenance-specific ration Society with the support of the Lakewood Old House Fair, the a builder builds a house for someone, Building Codes that are often of pri- the City of Lakewood, will make a Lakewood Heritage Home Program even though he has not yet completed mary importance in talking about presentation at the Lakewood Old also offers FREE technical assistance it; if then the walls seem toppling, the older and historic structures. House Fair about why issues such and low-interest loans for homes that builder must make the walls solid from In 2011 Lakewood undertook a as paint failure and proper drainage are 50 years of age or older. New for his own means.” By ensuring that the citywide housing survey that examined systems are vitally important to the 2012 is a lower interest rate (currently structures that were built were sound the existing housing stock for compli- long term stability of older homes. at 2%), increased availability, and low- and safe, ancient rulers who were in ance with the City’s Building Code. Come and learn about the common ered fees. Please contact Jessica Ugarte charge of the well-being and safety of While approximately a third of the deterioration processes of old build- at 216-426-3101 or jugarte@clevelan- the people could regulate how, and homes surveyed meet the current Code ings, and about how the way homes drestoration.org to find out more about how well-built, buildings would be. guidelines, sixty-seven percent of the are built and maintained (with guid- these services. More contemporary Building surveyed homes either “almost meet” ance from the Building Code) helps The Cleveland Restoration Society Codes are largely the result of great current Code - meaning that the home to keep them standing strong as the will present at 12 and 2 p.m. at the Old disasters; those events which had the is beginning to show minimal wear--or decades roll on. Find out about why House Fair on Saturday, May 5 held at effect of calling attention to certain were listed as “needs work”-- which you might want to think twice about Harding Middle School. failings of structures that then caused indicates that there are multiple minor using “quick fixes” such as vinyl significant loss of life and property. code violations or a few major viola- Examples include man-made disasters tions present. These Code violations such as the Chicago Fire of 1871- which are issues that must be taken seriously FREE ADMISSION! and remedied, as the City has the abil- helped to spur the regulation in fire- Repair Remodel Improvement safe construction and requirements for ity to pursue further legal action or fire suppression – or natural events like leverage fines. Landscaping Gardens the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 The exterior violations that were Woodworking and Hurricane Andrew in 1992-which noted in this survey could be any- Interior Design Beautification Bringing Lakewood home-related A Beautiful, Healthy Yard: resources & businesses together to serve the needs of Lakewood Mission Impossible? homes & the residents who care by John Palmer For instance: When you have a for them. When I talk to people about their pruner or saw in your hand, you’re Saturday, May 5 yards, everyone seems to have one or two a surgeon. In my travels, I see lots of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. problems that continually frustrate them, “patients” who have been permanently Harding Middle School Gym 16601 Hilliard Rd., Lakewood and keep them from having the yard they scarred by plant “malpractice.” For the want. Whether it’s your clumpy, semi- health of your trees and shrubs, let me Enter to win a $5,000 new roof install by H.R.I Roofing! yellow lawn, one dying shrub in a row help! And many more booth raffle giveaways. of healthy ones, weird looking bumps Lakewood yards can be especially or spots on tree leaves, permanently wet difficult due to the close proximity of Presentation Schedule areas of the yard: the issues are never- many of the homes, shade issues from 12 & 2 p.m. - Cleveland Restoration Society: ending. What you need is to understand trees and houses, and the fact that Exterior House Maintenance & Efficiency the basics of Plant Health Care to help you’re never very far from a sidewalk, 1 & 3 p.m. – Landscape Specialist & Arborist, you pinpoint the problem. What you driveway, or foundation. All of these John Palmer: don’t need are old wives tales and anec- factors can combine to make it very A Beautiful, Healthy Yard. Mission Impossible? dotes. I think I can help. difficult on plants, grass, and trees. It My name is John Palmer and I’m can also make it difficult to diagnose Home Improvement Exhibitors an Arborist and a landscape special- problems depending on how these Allure Painting, American Plaster & Drywall, Bath Fitter, Britishstoneworks, Clasen Paint- ist with over 15 years experience. I’ll factors combine. Understanding the ing, Custom Home Improvement, First Federal of Lakewood, HRI, Imperial Home Center, J. be speaking at Lakewood’s Old House basics will give you more tools to use Artbauer Design, Lakewood Electric, Lakewood Garden Center, Lakewood Hardware, New in the pursuit of the kind of yard you Fair on Saturday, May 5th and I’d love Castle Roofing, New York Life Insurance, Northcoast Energy Masters, PlanetCare Landscaping, to help you with your problems. I spe- see in your dreams! I hope you can Reliable Construction, Rockport Woodworks, Sherwin Williams, Slife Heating & Cooling, The cialize in tree and shrub pruning and join me, and all of the business profes- Ohio Educational Credit Union, Window Universe, Lakewood City Housing & Building Dept. trimming, pest and disease identifica- sionals at this year’s Old House Fair at tion, landscape planning and design, Harding Middle School. In addition to & Community Development Dept., Keep Lakewood Beautiful, Lakewood Historical Society, and lately, specializing in Emerald Ash the seminar, I will be available at my LakewoodAlive Housing Outreach, Cleveland Restoration Borer destruction of our Ash trees. I table to answer your questions. Just Society, Better Business Bureau, and many more! don’t do “hardscapes” sprinkler sys- look for me right next to the Lakewood Watch for more details found in upcoming tems, or gutter cleaning. I decided Hardware table. Lakewood Observer news in print & online. years ago that I wanted to specialize in John’s presentations are scheduled Also, visit the Observation Deck online living things. I’d love to share some of for 1 and 3 p.m. at the Old House Fair at forum for ongoing House Talk at www.lakewoodobserver.com what I’ve learned. Harding Middle School in the cafetorium.

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Lakewood Living Let’s Go Ride Bikes! If you’ve ever spotted me on my by Erika Durham bike, it’s incredibly likely it was a dual spotting, with Tati in the very near vicinity. One of my closest friends, she’s also my favorite and most fre- quent bike buddy. If you looked at our phones’ in-boxes, you’d see a long his- tory of messages like, “Wanna go ride bikes?” (Among other things of course, and NO, you can’t actually look at my texts.) Tati is a well known face in Lakewood, and a well loved one too. seems like a fad to some people, but She’s been a fantastic help to me in Tati is part of the proof that this is a getting more people pumped about lifestyle that some of us have embraced biking, encouraging our friends to ride and take seriously. It doesn’t matter more, and meeting new people to get if it’s raining or sunny or that there is them excited about cycling too. She’s snow on the ground, or that the wind is the other half of Lakewood Sunday flying directly in your face at 25 mph. Mass, taking groups of riders around Erika and Tati strike a pose at Root Cafe. You just keep riding, because that is the Lakewood and Cleveland at the 7:00 right thing to do. p.m. time slot. She even gave her bike lie little ride. She’s a red fixie with a human companionship. Arrow is the To me, it’s wonderful to just be pump up for use at the Root Cafe for little bumblebee bell and bullhorn two wheeled embodiment of Tati, if able to go for a bike ride at any time, any cyclist who finds themselves with- handlebars. As I’ve written about other you can imagine that sort of thing. to be able to enjoy coming and going out the air to keep moving. people and their bikes in the past, Tati Tati was also my main support to to work, to meet friends throughout Arrow is the name of Tati’s sty- and Arrow are a true example of bike/ get through this winter on my bike. the city and get there by pure physi- Not that we had a horrible winter or cal human energy. But when you add Bike For Beck! Arts + Bikeability + anything, but there were certainly in another person who has that same some bitterly cold and extraordinarily enthusiasm for riding, and just loves Community = Fun Family Event windy days, which only becomes more to be out there no matter what the intense and apparent if you’re out there weather, it makes all of it that much by Fran Storch with no shield from it. She bundles like sweeter. Everybody should have a best The first annual Bike for Beck, a nobody I’ve ever seen. Believe me, it friend like Tati. bicycle tour and fundraising event is doesn’t seem like it would be difficult Saturday, May 19, 2012. This fundraiser to put on a lot of layers for warmth, is sponsored by Connect to Beck (C2B), but Tati makes an art form of it. She a volunteer group of young professionals was the original discoverer of the infa- who support the Beck Center through mous “Chotas,” the canoeing boots social, cultural and insider events. maintenance demonstrations, a vintage that many of us adopted as our rainy The bike tour begins at Beck Cen- bicycle exhibit, art displays, food trucks, weather footwear, and on multiple ter and runs through the Cleveland and much more. To view a complete list occasions has saved me from freezing Metroparks, with 12-mile, 25-mile and of the day’s activities visit beckcenter.org. with extra scarves and hats pulled out 60-mile routes. There is also a family- Volunteers are needed to assist of her bag. friendly ½-mile bike parade with the with this inaugural event. If you She has a pretty good history of theme “Music in Motion.” Parade par- would like to help on Friday, May 18 bike experiences too, working for a ticipants are encouraged to decorate or Saturday, May 19, please contact time at Spin Bike Shop, living in Pitts- their bicycles in creative ways to artis- Brittany Lesch at 216.521.2540, ext. 34 burgh and cycling those crazy hills on tically convey this theme. or [email protected]. For more a fixed gear without a brake. She grew Bike tour and parade participants information about Connect to Beck up skateboarding as well, so has been can register online at beckcenter.org. (C2B), email [email protected]. out there on her own power for most Cyclists who register for the bike tour Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in of her life. I realize that cycling still Arrow, striking a pose. before May 1 save $10 off the registra- Lakewood, the Beck Center for the Arts tion fee. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization Tour participants and community that offers professional theater produc- members are also invited to join their tions, arts education programming in Lakewood Bike Taxi To Make family, friends and neighbors for the dance, music, theater, visual arts, early Bike for Beck Fest. Guests will enjoy an childhood, and creative arts therapies Its Maiden Voyage! afternoon of live entertainment on the for special needs students, and gallery by Erika Durham another splash in Lakewood, but this Beck Café Red Stage, bike safety and exhibits featuring regional artists. You might remember reading an time with another rider on the front article around the end of last summer end. Cary Manning is going to be pro- SPRING SPECIAL! about Everett Query and his love for viding a friendly “Bike Taxi” service. 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Lakewood Living Mary Hardison Selected As Barton Center’s Volunteer Of The Year by Curt Brosky to Rocky River in 2006 to be closer to creating items for sale with the Arts & Mary Hardison was voted by Bar- her daughter Wendy. Coincidently, her Crafts class; preparing food for Wine & ton Center members as the 2012 Barton cousin moved to the Westerly Apart- Cheese fundraisers; and helping deco- Center ‘Sweetheart,’ or Volunteer of ments about the same time and invited rate the three Westerly lobbies with a the Year. She was honored at a dinner Mary to participate in various Barton different theme each month. held recently to recognize her years of Center dinners and events. Mary liked Mary said she loves working in volunteer service at Barton Senior Cen- what she saw, and said could not wait the office and at the car/transportation ter. This was the 39th annual ceremony until she was old enough to move to the desk because she gets to interact with held to recognize Barton Center vol- Westerly. She moved in during 2009 many different members. She stated it unteers and was attended by over 100 and began volunteering immediately makes her feel good to help others and members, including 12 previous award since she already knew the staff and it is a lot of fun. She has made many recipients. many of the members. friends, and said she does not know of Mary was born and raised on a Mary now volunteers 5 days per a better place to live and socialize than farm in Granville, OH, 35 miles north- week, working in many different areas: at the Westerly Apartments and Barton east of Columbus. She continued living answering phones and selling tickets in Center. Mary Hardison is Barton Center’s in Granville as she raised her family the Office; arranging appointments in Mary invites everyone to visit the ‘Sweetheart’ or Volunteer of the Year! and had a long career in the transporta- transportation; coordinating the Hos- Barton Center with its various shops, tion industry. In retirement, she moved pice Greeting Card Workshop group; including Hodge Podge furniture and resale shop, Greenhouse, Corner Store, Fabric Shop and Book Nook. Member- ship in the Barton Center is available So What Is The Market Like? to anyone age 55 and over for $18 per year. To find out more about Ohio’s by Eric Lowrey more homes came on the market it years. However for a healthy balance first senior center, call Barton Center at In the city of Lakewood there are would take six and a half months to sell we need to cut a few more months off 216-221-3400. Barton Center is located currently 160 single family homes for all the homes currently on the market. that supply. on the Ground Floor of the Westerly sale as of April 10, 2012. In the last six And this means exactly what? Currently there is too much sup- Apartments at 14300 Detroit Ave. and months 147 single family homes have The lower the supply of houses the ply for the available demand. But we is open M-F 9 AM–3 PM. sold giving a current market supply better it is for sellers and 6.5 months are seeing an improvement. Borrowing of 6.5 months of homes. That is if no is an improvement over the past few costs are at historical lows. Demand for Until the financial situations for these finished reasonably-priced homes is sellers improve, the market will con- Lakewood Kid Games...A Half-Century Ago... up and these homes are selling reason- tinue to drag. Go to HTTP://www. continued from page 16 ger need to visit DaNang or Pleiku to ably quickly. The drag on the market northeastohiorealtor.com for more often seem to spend their leisure time be in danger of their lives from gun- is overpriced under-finished homes. information. connected electronically to something fire, and there is no longer any doubt or other. Whether by cell phone text regarding the question as to whether messaging, or with video gaming, or or not they were really shot either. The with those earphone-connected music times of our lives have indeed changed, players, so many kids connect to the and not always for the better. The alien- rest of the world in an almost one-on- ation and social disconnect that seems one kind of isolation. The social media to be prevalent among so many young seems to have largely replaced “Kick people these days must continue to be the Can” and other kid games. All too addressed by our own community and often these days, for kids the “game” of nation, as so many of yesterday’s kid “Guns” has become real. Kids no lon- games are sadly. . . no longer games. proud to be lakewood owned and operated! Chris Kathy Eric Bergin Lewis Lowrey

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