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Volume 5, Issue 13, June 30, 2009 Celebrating Five Years Of The Lakewood Observer And Still Counting! Five years, one-hun- by Margaret Brinich to the individuals who came dred and one papers (all of Editor-In-Chief to LO with a goal in mind, and which can be found in their of course, to those individuals original print online and in a rapher, or editor. The written In several instances “empow- zations the process began when who are involved in the orga- room down the hall from the word carries with it an incred- erment” has lead directly an idea or issue was identified nizations/projects attempting Lakewood Observer office), ible power and Lakewood sees to the birth of new, vibrant by an individual or group as to fulfill their ongoing vision countless hours of hard work this first hand every two weeks organizations designed by “important.” “We don’t take today. and for lack of a better descrip- as a new issue of the paper hits Lakewoodites themselves to credit for the success of any of But, at the same time, the tion, an unfathomable amount businesses and households fill a gap in the fabric of the these organizations,” insists the project undeniably pro- of time and effort dedicated to across the city. However, these city. For each of these organi- O’Bryan. That credit he gives vides a valuable resource to “observation.” And for what? words and images should not, the community by providing What could possibly drive each cannot, and do not come about the venue for groups to spread of these individuals to contin- in a vacuum. While the act of awareness, engage open dis- ually give of themselves and be putting words down on paper cussions, plan and coordinate part of the LO project? (or on the computer) or select- efforts with others, provide Even before the first issue ing a photograph to submit, may media coverage, and helps was published on June 28th, very well be a solitary under- them to remain in the public 2005, the idea behind the LO taking, everything before and consciousness. Although each was to use the project as a start- after this creative expression is, of the following organizations ing point for citizens looking to by its very nature, immersed in now operate independently of do their part for the Lakewood the community setting. the LO, during their early evo- community. For some people According to Publisher Around The Corner’s this now means having discus- Jim O’Bryan, the project was continued on page 12 sions with their fellow citizens designed around this need for Mickey Krivosh, through the online discus- a strong community building sion board run by LO, e.g. The effort. He explains that “the 2009 Business Person Of The Year Observation Deck. For others, empowerment of citizens to their participation comes in try to achieve their dreams and by Patty Ryan 2009 marks the 22nd year the form of contributing to the visions,” has always been the that the Lakewood Chamber paper itself as a writer, photog- project’s overarching vision. of Commerce has recognized a member of the community for Demro Seeks Return To their outstanding business lead- ership and civic involvement. Council Over those 22 years, a veritable by Ryan Demro Who’s Who of Lakewood busi- Former Councilman Ryan ness men and women have been Patrick Demro has announced honored for their contribution that he is a candidate for one to the community. of the three at-large seats up We are proud to announce the 2009 Lakewood Business for grabs on Lakewood City From left to right: The Krivosh family, daughter Jennifer, wife Person of the Year is Mickey Council this fall. Demro Patty, Mickey, son Ryan, and Curt Brosky. ran unsuccessfully for mayor Krivosh, the owner of Around last year, but stated he is get- the Corner. Mickey’s love for it a local favorite. Around the ally supported various non-profit ting into the race because “... Lakewood is evident in both Corner was the first restaurant organizations in the community the critical issues facing the his professional and personal in the area to serve Buffalo through fund-raising and vol- City last year are still press- life. He exemplifies the quali- Chicken Wings and feature unteering such as the Lakewood ing needs today, and the loss ties the Chamber of Commerce Karioke. The recent addition City Schools, the Lakewood of a seasoned councilman like has set forth for this award: of an outdoor patio and party Recreation & Adult Education Michael Dever during these sponsor of the Chronic Nui- “An individual with a busi- room are other examples of Department, St. James Com- difficult times creates a need sance law that targets problem ness interest in the community Mr. Krivosh’s ability to antici- munity Meal and the Lakewood for someone who has a dem- properties; the Sex Offender who works to better Lakewood pate trends and keep things Chamber of Commerce. onstrated ability to lead.” law, restricting residency near in one or more ways; contrib- fresh and friendly. Congratulations to Mickey Citing a record of results, schools, libraries, and daycare uting time and effort in civic, Mickey Krivosh is a long Krivosh and thankyou for both Demro says he found great centers; and the revised Curfew recreational, school and/or time Lakewood resident and your business and civic contri- satisfaction in working with law which tightens times juve- church activities.” LHS Alumnus. He has continu- butions to our community. individuals and groups to niles can be on the streets. He Around the Corner has improve the quality of life for also voted to support economic been in business for 35 years Lakewood Celebrates The Fourth Of July With all citizens. “I spent four years development projects includ- and has become a Lakewood Parade, Concerts And Fireworks working on issues big and ing Rosewood Place, Rockport landmark. Under Mickey Kri- by Melissa Garrett Fourth of July parade is sched- small,” Demro stated, “and Square, the Lakewood YMCA, vosh’s vision, this restaurant Lakewood’s annual Fourth uled to step off on at 10:00 because we achieved success the Lakewood Public Library, and tavern has always been of July celebration will take a.m. on Lake Avenue at Ken- Lakewood is a better place to innovative, while maintain- place on Saturday, July 4. The call home.” Demro was the continued on page 16 ing the charm that has made continued on page 7 Page The Lakewood Observer June 30, 2009
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Left to right: John Waddell, Marty Bakoss, Tom Fraser, Bill Gaydos H2O - Helping Others Westerly Apartments Adds Four New Board Members by Larry Faulhaber the construction of other senior At its June Annual meeting, buildings in area, and the low Lakewood d Senior Citizens Inc., birth rate during the depression, the non profit corporation that suites are immediately available. owns and manages the 500 suite To learn more information about Westerly Apartment complex for the many affordable living oppor- adults over 55 years of age, added tunities available for older adults four new members to it Board of at Westerly Directors. Board Chair, Dorothy Apartments, visit http://www. Buckon, announced that Marty westerlyapartments.com, or call Bakoss, Director of Senior Services the Westerly at 216/521-0053. at Lakewood Hospital; Thomas The same 11 member Board Fraser, Senior Vice President of controls the Barton Community First Federal S & L Lakewood; Center, which offers a variety William Gaydos, President of Wm of social and educational pro- Gaydos & Associates, Real Estate grams for the Westerly residents, Appraisal and Consulting Co.; and adults over 55 years of age, On a recent service trip to the Cleveland Foodbank, H2O campers prepared over and John Waddell, Owner, Wad- in classes and activity rooms in 600 meals to be distributed to northeast Ohio residents. Caught here in action are dell and Associates Architects, the ground floor of the West- campers Louie Wenner and Mary Oliver with counselor Trevor Davis in the middle were added to the eleven member erly. Non resident members of the making meals for Meals On Wheels. Board. Barton Center come to the Cen- Lakewood Senior Citizens Inc. ter from homes and apartments by Lynn Foran soltuions to community needs. While was established in 1961. The first in Lakewood and surrounding H2O Summer Service Camp is the overall program is sponsored by the Westerly building opened in 1963, suburbs. The Westerly website sponsored by the City Of Lakewood, City of Lakewood, the camp program is with 160 apartments. Additions includes a link to the Barton Cen- Division of Youth. The mission of H2O funded by private donations and grants. in 1969 and 1974 brought the total ter, or you can get information on Summer Service Camp is to strengthen These funds are used to hire and train studio, and one and two bedroom its programs and activities by con- and enrich Lakewood and the greater camp counselors, cover transporation units to 499. For many years, tacting 216/221-3400. costs, and purchase camp supplies. Cleveland area by engaging its youth as there were long wait lists, but with community builders. Through H2O Tax-deductible donations can be made Camp, middle school students are out to The Lakewood Foundation/H2O encouraged to become “action archi- and sent to H2O, 12900 Madison Ave, tects,” designing and implementing Lakewood, OH 44107. Your Independent Source for Lakewood News & Opinion
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Signature Sponsor 7932-03-ADCO-StarryNight Ad_9.5X15.25.indd 1 6/25/09 5:04 PM Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page The Lakewood Observer June 30, 2009 Lakewood Observer Lakewood Hospital Designated A Niche Facility To Benefit Older Patients by Aimee Smith comprised,” says Jack Gustin, president adult patients implementing our Vision for Tomor- Lakewood Hospital was recently of Lakewood Hospital. “By becoming a Increases in the length of time row, they will continue to receive the designated as a NICHE (Nurses Improv- NICHE organization, we will be able to between re-admissions support and education they need, ing Care for HealthSystem Elders) ensure the best and most advanced care Reductions in costs associated along with access to some of the most facility, a national geriatric nursing for our aging patients is provided.” with hospital care for the older adult advanced practices in the nation, to program established to improve care As part of Lakewood Hospital’s “I am grateful for our nursing staff provide the absolute best care for our for older hospitalized adults. By join- Vision for Tomorrow strategic plan, one and proud of their accomplishments,” aging community.” ing NICHE and implementing its of the key components to the plan is to says Gustin. “As we move forward in programs and protocols, the hospital is grow and enhance SeniorCare Services. committing to systematic change that The NICHE program will compliment will greatly benefit its older patients. these services by providing the nurses Lakewood Hospital Receives Lakewood Hospital is one of a few des- with the necessary support and education ignated NICHE facilities in Ohio. they need to provide the aging population Patriotic Employer Award Nationally, more than half of all with sensitive and exemplary care. hospitalized patients are over age 65, yet “By joining NICHE and imple- few nurses are certified in geriatric nurs- menting the policies and programs, ing. By becoming affiliated with NICHE, we expect to significantly advance our Lakewood Hospital is addressing the understanding of the needs of our older needs of its elderly patients by working patients, provide additional education to improve the approach to core clinical to our nurses to meet those needs, and issues involving this population. launch several new protocols to prevent NICHE was created in recogni- the health care problems that can over- tion of three converging trends: the whelm older people in the hospital,” says aging population of hospital patients, Jacquie Nowlin, RN, Director of Patient the ongoing national nursing shortage, Care Services at Lakewood Hospital. especially in geriatric-trained nurses; Upon Implementation of NICHE, and the need for hospitals to contain hospitals report: costs while improving patients’ health Enhanced nursing knowledge and care experience. skills regarding treatment of common “As we recognize these trends, it is geriatric syndromes Left to right: Captain Victor Hall, Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran Hospital vice our responsibility to take all the nec- Greater patient satisfaction president of Cardiac Services; Major Melissa Triche, Lakewood Hospital director of essary steps so that patient care is not Decreased length of stay for older medical staff office, Lakewood Hospital president, Jack Gustin, and Rear Admiral Duret Smith, MD (R), Lakewood Hospital co-vice president of medical operations Jack is holding an autographed picture of the Blue Angels flying over Cleveland, which was also presented to Mr. Gustin at the monthly director’s meeting, on June 18. by Pat Murphy dent of medical operations; Captain Lakewood Hospital received the Victor Hall, Fairview, Lakewood and Patriotic Employer Award from the Lutheran Hospital vice president of Car- National Committee for Employer diac Services; and Major Melissa Triche, Support of the Guard and Reserve on Lakewood Hospital director of medical Thursday, June 18. The National Com- staff office, presented Lakewood Hos- mittee for Employer Support of the pital president, Jack Gustin, with the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Patriotic Employer Award at a monthly Defense organization, is assigned to help director’s meeting. Guard and Reserve members and their “I accepted this award on behalf employers understand their rights and of the entire organization, with the obligations in employing members of the recognition that our employees in the National Guard and Military Reserves. National Guard and Reserve make a Employers qualify for recognition when great sacrifice when called upon to they practice leadership and personnel protect our freedom and security,” said policies that support employee participa- Gustin. “I feel good knowing that we’re tion in the Guard and Reserve. helping any way we can. This is the least Rear Admiral Duret Smith, MD we can do for those who give so much (R), Lakewood Hospital co-vice presi- of themselves to our Country.” Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com June 30, 2009 The Lakewood Observer Page City Hall Dogs In Lakewood’s Parks? Take Two Council President Michael Dever by Christopher Bindel allowing dogs in the parks. (At Large) called the June 15, 2009 After spending almost 40 minutes Council Meeting to order at 7:36 pm. would be allowed. He stated that this nance, saying it was important for on this issue alone, Council referred Then, the meeting began with Coun- would give discretion as to which parks council to look at the nitty-gritty, even the ordinance to the Public Safety cilman Michael Summers (Ward III), and what specific rules there might be, if just looking at the ordinance in front Committee. chair of the Finance Committee, dis- but also allow for easy changes if the of them. She fears that it could give too Finance Director Jennifer Pae then cussing beginning the 2010 budget new allowances become problematic. much power to the Director of Pub- discussed two ordinances: one that process. He described in detail the Councilwoman Antonio responded lic Works. If the Director personally would allow tax amnesty from July 21st problems that our City has been facing to Bullock’s ordinance, saying that she does not like Chihuahuas, for exam- until September 30th and one propos- and those that will face us in com- had no problem with the idea of allow- ple, he could make a policy that allows ing collaboration between Cleveland ing years, due to the weakening of the ing dogs in Lakewood’s parks, but all dogs but Chihuahuas to be in the and Lakewood to help each other col- financial climate in the United States. did not understand why Bullock was parks, while he could also allow other lect delinquent taxes from residents. He brought this to the attention of amending the current ordinance in animals, like chickens. Director of Human Services, Doro- the Council so that they might real- this way, rather than as an ordinance After listening to what everyone thy Buckon, asked Council to approve an ize that more than basic spending cuts simply allowing dogs in the parks. Her had to say, Councilman Butler said agreement between the City’s Depart- are needed to make the budget work concerns stemmed from the process that he does not believe that autho- ment of Human Services, the Division and so that this year’s budget process of passing an ordinance, which goes rizing someone with more expertise of Aging, and the Western Reserve Area might be different from previous years. through a series of several commit- on an issue than Council membersis Agency on Aging regarding a farmers Looking at the idea of restructuring, he tees and hearings, which the public are necessarily a bad thing, but that they market nutrition plan for seniors. The made it clear that not one single leader welcome to attend. In the case of this could discuss that point in commit- plan gives eligible seniors ten $5 cou- on Council, or in the Administration, ordinance, she is afraid of confusing tee. On the other hand, though, he pons that can be used with participating would have the answer and that it was residents who believe it is about allow- wanted to make it clear, that although farmers at farmers markets and road- important for them all to collaborate ing leashed dogs in parks and not about Madigan’s concerns are valid, they are side stands to purchase produce. The and be open to ideas from the workers giving the Director of Public Works the already, at least partly, addressed in program aims to help improve nutri- and citizens of Lakewood. right to make the decision. She was also the ordinance and the current change tion for low income seniors. At the same After some comments from Coun- concerned with taking away the power would only allow dogs in the parks, no time, it aims to increase business oppor- cil Members Tom Bullock (Ward II), to make this decision from the Coun- other animals. tunities for local farmers. The program Nickie Antonio (At Large) and Kevin cil. After some residents’ comments, is funded by the United States Depart- Butler (Ward I), who applauded Sum- Bullock responded to Antonio’s Councilman Summers stated he was ment of Agriculture. Director Buckon mers’ boldness and realism, the motion remarks, saying the reason he chose to glad to hear some details given by the asked Council to pass this emergency was received. The long, grueling bud- do the ordinance this way, much like the Citizens’ Committee to Allow Leashed legislation on the first reading and they get process has officially begun. recycling ordinance, was that he didn’t Dogs in Lakewood Park because he did so. Next, Chair of the Housing Com- want to tie up Council and its commit- was looking forward to those details Council President Dever adjourned mittee Mary Louise Madigan (Ward tees with the “nitty-gritty” details that in the ordinance and was disappointed the meeting at 9:10 pm. IV) discussed two ordinances that were a straight ordinance allowing dogs in when he didn’t see them. He also men- Council meetings are held every introduced at the previous Council Lakewood’s Parks would entail. Anto- tioned that according to the numbers, first and third Monday of the month at meeting regarding the deconstruction nio replied that the difference was that there are about 3,100 registered dogs in 7:30 pm in the City Hall Auditorium. of houses and sale of two properties the with the Recycling Ordinance, Coun- Lakewood, and, if you say each dog has The next regularly scheduled council city had acquired. After reviewing the cil made the decision that it was going an average of three people living with meeting will be held on July 6, 2009. For cases in the Housing Committee, they to happen, and then left it up to Public it, that makes about 10,000 people with a copy of the agenda or for any other unanimously approved the ordinances. Works to decide the details. dogs. He said he would be interested to information regarding the Lakewood Madigan pointed out that when these Councilwoman Madigan then hear what the other 43,000 Lakewood City Council you can find it at onelake- properties do sell, any changes done voiced her concerns with the ordi- residents would have to say about wood.com/CityCouncil/Default.aspx to them will still have to go through the Architecture Review Board and the Planning Commission. The Coun- cil voted on these two ordinances and Leashed Dog Walking In Lakewood passed them both. At the last meeting (6-1-2009) Parks Sees Progress Councilman Bullock began the process to allow leashed dogs into Lakewood by July 4th parade. If you would like related ordinances. These respon- Park. However, there was some initial Councilman Tom Bullock pro- more information, please e-mail sible actions will demonstrate confusion surrounding the initial ordi- posed an ordinance to Lakewood leasheddogsinlakewoodparks@ to city officials that residents of nance’s meaning. As it stands, no pets City Council allowing leashed yahoo.com. There will also be a Lakewood deserve the right to whatsoever are allowed in Lakewood dogs to walk with their responsi- public information meeting on enjoy Lakewood’s first class parks Parks. However, the ordinance reads ble owners in all Lakewood Parks Saturday, July 11th at 9:30 a.m. at with our leashed dogs. “[no] animals shall be allowed within at the June 15, 2009 council meet- the Lakewood Public Library. the parks, with the exception of those ing. The proposed ordinance is Allowing leashed dogs in animals specifically authorized by the in its first reading and has been Lakewood parks will have many Director of Public Works.” This led referred to the Public Works Com- benefits for the city and its resi- Bullock to believe that he just needed mittee. dents. Increased utilization of the to ask the Director of Public Works The Citizens Committee to parks creates a better sense of com- to change the City’s position on the Allow Leashed Dogs in Lakewood munity and safety. Increasing the matter of dogs in the parks. However, Parks is asking all residents that utilization of the parks encour- after some discussion, it was discov- support this initiative to encour- ages healthy activity, through the ered that the last clause was added to age your elected officials that it variety of paths and walkways, allow working dogs in Lakewood Park is time to allow leashed dogs in and stress reduction. Our senior to chase away geese, not to allow the our publicly funded parks. You and disabled residents can utilize Director to give permission for a whole can find contact information their local park with their leashed group of animals. for Council members at www. dogs to enjoy the warm weather Councilman Bullock tried to rec- leasheddogsinlakewoodparks.com and outdoor spaces. tify these issues by presenting a new or at the main City of Lakewood The Citizens Committee to ordinance. The ordinance he presented website. The next council meeting Allow Leashed Dogs in Lakewood would change the current one to actu- is July 6, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at city Parks asks all Lakewood residents ally let the Director of Public Works hall. and guests to continue to respect make the decisions as to whether or Show your support by walk- our public spaces and abide by all not leashed dogs in Lakewood’s Parks ing with the Committee in the current clean up, leash and pet Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page The Lakewood Observer June 30, 2009 Lakewood Public Library Events All Programs Are Free And Open To The Public LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JULY 4. KNIT & LIT BOOK CLUB July 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room BOOKED FOR MURDER: For Lovers of Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Don’t let the name fool you. All knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, and needle- The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri pointers are invited to keep their hands and minds busy with us. Nimble-fingered Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room moderator Lynda Tuennerman encourages you to bring in your own suggestions A prominent mover and shaker is found dead in the wrong part of town, but for reading and needlework projects. Tonight’s title is Battle Cry by Leon Uris. powerful people want to overlook the embarrassing circumstances. Translated FRIENDS OF LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY from the Italian, this witty mystery paints a vibrant picture of Sicily as Inspector Book sale on the front porch in conjuction with the Lakewood Alive and Montalbano sweeps the city looking for clues and a good bite to eat. Well STREETWALK and Merchant Sidewalk Sale. Come and be a part of the LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CINEMA fun!Saturday July 18 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Main Library Front Porch Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Directed by Stanley Kubrick Rated PG LEARNING LAB CLASSES: Saturday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium Reservations for computer instruction classes begin the first of each month. To To paraphrase Zappa, there’s no reason to believe the world will end in fire register, please stop in or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127. We ask that all students come and ice—it could just as easily end in paperwork and nostalgia. Hearken back to to class with a working knowledge of the mouse. If you need help, visit the Technol- the glory days of the Cold War with Peter Sellers, George C. Scott and Slim Pickens ogy Center and ask the staff to set you up on our Mouse Training Program. It’s fun, in this blackest of comedies about our inevitable nuclear annihilation. It’s just a easy and essential to becoming computer literate. movie, right? SPREADSHEET BASICS Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: Alexis Antes JOB HUNTING WORKSHOP Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room Thursday, July 9 from 10 a.m. -12:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab Witness a singer-songwriter blossoming into firm control of her own destiny in INTERNET BASICS this intimate acoustic concert. Alexis Antes will share original songs from her latest Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab CD along with stories about her life in music and the experiences of a writer. CHILDRENS & YOUTH SERVICES VINTAGE BASE BALL: THE WESTERN RESERVE CHALLENGE SUMMER READING CLUB 2009 Sunday, July 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oldest Stone House Field “ARRGH” YOU READING?: For children age birth through fifth grade The Akron Black Stockings, the Forest City Ball Club and the Cleveland Blues Monday, May 11 – Saturday, August 15 Base Ball Club play the game the way it was meant to be played – with free popcorn Avast, ye book-lubbers! Join the Summer Reading Club and choose to com- and old school rules. plete 30 books or 30 hours of reading. Visit the Reading Club table once a week to collect pirate stamps and tickets toward prize drawings. Receive a certificate, a nameplate and a special treasure when you finish the club. Children’s and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch ROGUE READERS: For youth entering sixth through twelfth grade Monday, May 11 – Saturday, August 15 Blimey, ye scurvy scalawags! Join our Summer Reading Club for teens and tweens. Choose to complete 30 books or 30 hours of reading and earn chances for prizes. Stop by the Reading Club table to sign up or for more information. Else you be walkin’ the plank to Davy Jones’ Locker. Children’s and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch ND ANNUAL ANNUAL CRAFT COVE Ahoy mateys! Show what crafty pirates you be! Drop in for a different craft COMMUNITY each week of summer programming. Mondays – Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 22 June 22 – July 30 Children’s and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch DOG SHOW! AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: For the whole family FREE ADMIS Beat the summer heat by taking in a movie shown on our big screen. Bring a SION! snack if you wish. CONTESTS & PRIZES! Tuesday, July 7 Walt Disney’s Peter Pan ✭ Tuesday, July 14 Bedknobs and Broomsticks ✭RAFFLES ✭FOOD! FUN! 1:00 pm in the Main Library Auditorium SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 FAMILY PROGRAMS: PM FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS 10:00 AM – 1:00 Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring will provide stories, activities, music and crafts. Our staff will provide materials and ideas for Pet Care – Mary Drake *Holistic & Reiki Sessions families wishing to continue reading and storytelling at home. The programs are Animal Communication for Purchase free and there is no need to register in advance. - Dog Licenses Available *County Auditor TO Main Library: Friday: 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. *Lakewood Animal Hospital PROCEEDS Saturday: 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00p.m. stlake LAKEWOOD *Camp Bow Wow of We BENEFIT Sunday: 2:00 p.m. Fun! TER! *Doggie Play Area/Water ANIMAL SHEL Madison Branch: Friday 10:30 a.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m., and Sunday 3:00 p.m. July 3, 5: Down Deep in the Ocean July 10, 11, 12: My Best Friend SPECIAL FRIDAY PERFORMANCES: For the whole family Friday, July 10 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room Every other Friday during our summer programming, we will feature a fun 13900 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood and exciting performer who will entertain the whole family. Seating is limited, and (Campus is on NE Corner of Bunts & Detroit) the doors will open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Lakewood Senior Health Campus is a 150-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, 54-suite Pirate Puppet Show Assisted Living and 60-suite Independent Living Continuum of Care Retirement Community. DR42603 After enjoying two Pirate Puppet Shows, we’ll batten down the hatches and make our own paper bag pirate puppets. Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com June 30, 2009 The Lakewood Observer Page Pittsburgh;Slife Heating & Cooling, Inc.;B05064;4.625x7.5 July 4th Events Lakewood Celebrates The 4th Of July With Parade, Concerts And Fireworks continued from page 1 of the annual Sale on the Grounds neth Drive and conclude at Lakewood since 2005. Paula was member of the Park. Lakewood resident Paula Reed Lakewood Heritage Advisory Board will serve as the Grand Marshall for the from 1999 to 2005. She was named Sun News Lakewood CitiSun of the Year in You don’t have to go outside City’s Fourth of July parade. to enjoy it. Paula Reed is a long-time 2004. Paula is a founding member of Lakewood resident and community the Live Well Lakewood Organization activist. She has been a Realtor with and board member of LakewoodAlive Enjoy the fresh air of the outdoors—indoors Prudential Lucien Realty since 1983. and chair of the Downtown Lakewood with Lennox® Healthy Climate Indoor Air Quality Systems. She specialized in sales of Lakewood Program. A complete line of ozone-free air filters, “We are pleased to honor Paula houses from 1983 until 2005 when she air purifiers, humidifiers and ventilators Reed for all she has given to the retired from sales and became Train- that reduce allergens, regulate ing Director of the company. Paula was Lakewood community” said Mayor humidity and fill your home with a member of the Board of Directors FitzGerald. “We are proud to have her for the Cleveland Area Board of Real- serve as Grand Marshall of the Fourth clean, healthy air. tors (CABOR) from 2004-2007. She of July Parade.” Joining in the parade will be musi- has served as a member of Grievance Up to an additional cal favorites, the Lakewood High School & Professional Standards Commit- * tees of CABOR since 2001. Paula also Ranger Marching Band, St. Edward $1,500 in Federal Tax Credits may be available with the installation of qualifying high-efficiency products serves as a Member of Board of Direc- High School Band, the Lochaber Pipe tors of Ohio Association of Realtors. Band and Red Hackle Pipe Band. In addition to her profession After the parade, festivities will experience, Paula has been actively continue in Lakewood Park with volunteering with many Lakewood games, food, activities and informa- community organizations for years. tion provided by several of Lakewood’s Paula was a member and served in community organizations. At 7:00 p.m., the Lakewood Project, Lakewood High many leadership positions in the Pre- (216) 221-0310 School’s Youth Rock Orchestra, will school PTA and PTA for 20 years. Paula .BEJTPO"WFOVFr-BLFXPPE 0) has also served as a member of the perform at the Bandstand at Lakewood [email protected] school levy and bond issue committees Park. The Fourth of July festivities will conclude with Lakewood annual fire- OH Lic #16431 over the years. She was President of the *See dealer for details and visit www.energystar.gov for more information on the credit guidelines and list of qualifying heating and cooling equipment. works extravaganza at approximately © 2009 Lennox Industries Inc. See your participating Lennox dealer for details. Lennox dealers include independently owned and Lakewood Historical Society from 2003 operated businesses. to 2006 and has served as the Chair 9:45-10:00 p.m. B05064-09Summer-4.625x7.5-4c.indd 1 6/12/09 9:18:13 AM Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page The Lakewood Observer June 30, 2009 Downtown Lakewood Cleveland City Stars Soccer Club will attend STREETWALK In DowntowN Lakewood Shannon Strachan YMCA, fencing demonstrations hosted The City of Lakewood, Lakewood by Cyrano’s and skateboard demon- Soccer Association and LakewoodAlive strations and lessons hosted by the have collaborated with the Cleveland Lakewood Skaters’ Association. So, get City Stars professional soccer club involved and walk, run, jump, climb, for two days of fun skate, board or bike in Downtown for the Lakewood community. On July 17, 2009 the Lakewood commu- nity has been invited to Lakewood Com- munity Night at the Cleveland City Stars match versus the Charleston Battery. Tickets are avail- able to Lakewood Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board member, Ann Zabkar, presents Mary Evans residents for a dis- with the Chamber’s Outsanding New Member Award counted rate of $6.00 a ticket. The City Stars play at Mary Evans Of GreenSmartGifts, Middlefield Cheese Stadium in Bedford, Chamber Of Commerce’s Ohio. Tickets may be purchased online at http://lakewood. Outstanding New Member clevelandcitystars. com. by Patty Ryan of Mary’s influence in the commu- On July 18, 2009, the Cleveland Lakewood with your friends, family Mary Evans of GreenSmart- nity was the launching of “The Art City Stars will join Lakewood Soc- and neighbors on July 18, 2009. For Gifts is the Lakewood Chamber of of Recycling”; a partnership with cer Association at Lakewood Alive additional information on STREET- Commerce 2009 Outstanding New the Lakewood City Department of and Well STREETWALK to demon- WALK and other summer events Member. Ms. Evans was awarded Public Works and Lakewood is Art, strate their soccer skills and work happening in Downtown Lakewood go this honor based on her support in which local artists decorated with Lakewood Soccer Association on to: www.lakewoodstreetwalk.com and of the Chamber and various other eight trash bins to be used as recy- soccer skills and drills for Lakewood www.downtownlakewood.org. civic organizations in town. While cle bins in downtown Lakewood. youth. The City Stars are a uniquely struc- her downtown business as a green In addition, Mary partnered with STREETWALK is an event spon- tured professional sports team as they retailer just celebrated it’s one year Lakewood Is Art and Local Girl Gal- sored by LakewoodAlive and Live operate as a 501(c)(3) non-profit orga- anniversary, Mary has also been lery for the April 25th “Junk2Funk” Well Lakewood with help from nization, making their past two year busy dedicating her time, energy, sustainable fashion show and auc- Lakewood Hospital and the City of on-field success all the more impres- and expertise in all things green to tion that benefited the North Coast Lakewood. This event is designed to sive. Cleveland City Stars has a motto several organizations and projects Health Ministry and she helped with help Lakewood get “in action” on the of “Serving the City and Changing the in the community. For example, the planning of “Rutabaga Nights”, street. Local organizations will be World” and focuses on working with Mary started a GreenLakewood cof- a LEAF fundraiser. providing demonstrations and activi- underprivileged children in the urban fee hour to bring together Lakewood ties for the community to participate areas of Cleveland through free soccer folks working on sustainabil- In her acceptance remarks, in and to watch. Some of the activi- clinics that also include sessions with ity initiatives in order to identify Mary Evans stated that when she ties scheduled are a climbing wall life lessons and computer training for opportunities to collaborate; this started her new business after years sponsored by the U.S. Army, a youth the children. For additional informa- group has evolved into “EcoLake- in the corporate world, she wanted basketball tournament hosted by the tion about the City Stars go to: www. wood”. She also worked with H20 to focus on both mission and mar- clevelandcitystars.com. to have Lakewood declared an offi- gin. The Lakewood Chamber of cial Earth Hour city and helped Commerce congratulates Ms. Evans coordinate Earth Hour events. and GreenSmartGifts on the accom- One of the most visible examples plishment of this goal. City Stars Soccer Fans. Left to right: Hunter Gordon (Olmsted Falls), Nick Mazolla (Avon); Everett Canepa (Lakewood); Daniel Strachan (Lakewood); John Virag (Lakewood) Photo by Mike Wise. Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com June 30, 2009 The Lakewood Observer Page DownTowN Lakewood Local Organizations Join In For Streetwalk by Patricia Neligan Barley Soccer Association for skills and drills event is rain or shine and is a definite with the Lakewood Family Room and Are you ready for a free, fun, fam- at St. Charles. This is just a small sam- don’t miss for summer. If you would LECPTA for the cost of $2.00 per fam- ily friendly event? Well save the date! pling of what “STREETWALK” will like further information about Lake- ily. The money raised will be used to 071809 Come see what Lakewood have to offer. LakewoodAlive and woodAlive, STREETWALK or other purchase consumable crafts, snacks, has to offer! I recently sat down with Live Well Lakewood have encouraged events taking place in Downtown and coffee for the ongoing Lakewood Shannon Strachan, LakewoodAlive’s all local organizations to get involved Lakewood, you can find information Family Room programs. You can join Marketing & Development Director, in STREETWALK. For example, the on the web at www.lakewoodstreet- in the fun by decorating your stoller, to discuss next month’s first annual Lakewood Family Room along with walk.com , www.lakewoodalive.com, bike, wagon or scooter with provided “STREETWALK.” LakewoodAlive Lakewood Early Childhood PTA will and www.downtownlakewood.org. supplies, or you could do it before we and Live Well Lakewood present have a “Family on Wheels” group that To get involved with STREETWALK meet.Meet us at the corner of Andrews this very special event on Saturday, will walk together at STREETWALK. contact Shannon at LakewoodAlive at Ave. and Detroit Ave. at 3:00 pm.We July 18th, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. This event The two groups will meet at 3 p.m. on 216-521-0655 or email at sstrachan@ will meet and decorate from 3 p.m. is designed to help Lakewood get “in the corner of Andrews & Detroit. You lakewoodalive.com until 3:30 p.m. We will walk 4 blocks action” as local organizations get the can join in the fun by decorating your FAMILY ON WHEELSPARADE to St. Charles Green (East side) where a community moving on the street! stroller, bike, wagon, or scooter with JULY 18TH Walk in a parade at the light healthy snack will be served pro- Walk, run, jump, climb, skate, board, them between 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Lakewood Alive & Well STREETWALK vided by the LECPTA. or bike in Downtown Lakewood, with provided supplies, or you can deco- your friends, family, and neighbors! rate at home and meet at the corner of Detroit Avenue will be closed to traffic Andrews and Detroit to parade the 4 Sign up today! and local merchants will be display- blocks to St-Charles Green (East side). Cost $2.00 ing their wares as part of a two-day The walk will end with a healthy light Sidewalk Sale on July 17 and July 18 snack. Registration to walk with the Name: from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. In addition to Lakewood Family Room and LECPTA your friendly neighborhood merchants is a suggested donation of $2 per fam- Address: being open for business, there will ily and all of the money will be used Phone: be a variety of activities such as belly to purchase supplies such as crafts dancers, skateboarding, basketball, and coffee for the Lakewood Family Email: climbing walls, square dancing, jazzer- Room’s ongoing programs. To learn cise, and yoga! Some of these activities more about walking with the Fam- Drop off this registration form at the Lakewood Family Room: will be demonstrations, but others you ily Room and to register, visit them at 17400 Northwood Avenue can participate in, so wear something 17400 Northwood Avenue and see what Lakewood, Ohio 44107 (216) 529-5018 to the attention of Toni comfortable. Representatives from the Family Room has to offer! Or, call Gelsomino or during any Lakewood Family Room program before the Cleveland City Stars Professional Toni Gelsomino, Program Director July 16th, 2009. soccer team will join the Lakewood at 216-529-5018. The STREETWALK Design by: www.jennguladesign.com WHAT: A FREE outdoor summer youth concert series 7 WHEN: / Friday nights, beginning July 3 3 : and ending July 31 Trancemitter 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Little Known Fact WHERE: Nuclear Gun Rack Municipal parking lot next to 7 Sinagra Park in the heart of /1 0: downtown Lakewood Prime Addiction Whispering Chaos Blue Fish 7 /17 : Bleu Hypoxia Top Hat & Tails Twin Engines 2GETHER 7/ BAND 24: Little Known Fact Jim From Portland LAKEWOOD Emergency Exit ‘09 A concert series to celebrate our community’s rich talent and diversity by showcasing 7/31: Back for More J to the 4th the talents of young musicians Overload of middle school and high school age. For more info: www.downtownlakewood.org • 216.227.2886 Vance Music Studios™ Lakewood-Rocky River Rotary Club www.ArtWoodOhio.org Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page 10 The Lakewood Observer June 16, 2009 Lakewood Says Goodbye To The Wizard Of Lakewood - Kenneth Warren! Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com June 16, 2009 The Lakewood Observer Page 11 Lakewood Says Goodbye To The Wizard Of Lakewood - Kenneth Warren! Photos by Ivor Karabatkovic at Kenneth Warren’s going away party. From top left; Mayor Edward FitzGer- ald gives Kenneth Warren a special proclamation from the city. Ken bang- ing the skins, which goes way back to his earliest days here in Cleveland writing for the Alternative Press. School Board member Matt Markling speaks with the other two founders of the Lakewood Observer, Kenneth Warren and Stephan Davis. Ken with his good friend and almost son Daniel Slife. Rob Masek Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page 12 The Lakewood Observer June 30, 2009 Lakewood Observer Lakewood Observer Looking Forward With New Leadership by Margaret Brinich We have often heard the Managing Editor Lakewood Observer project The long alluded to changes to the described to us as a mirror and this Lakewood Observer are beginning to analogy seems particularly appro- take place, and this first one is a major priate to reiterate at this time of one. Leadership of the Lakewood change. Whether it is the newspaper Observer is passing to Mel Page and or the other community based proj- Margaret Brinich as Publisher and ects that LO supports, the Lakewood Editor, respectively. We wish to share Observer is simply capturing the with you, what the Lakewood Observer reflection and presenting it back to project means to us and why we have the community (including the infi- decided to take on this responsibility in nitely large online community). It is the Lakewood community. through this reflection that we can For several years now, we have learn what it means to live right here contributed as writers, editors, and in Lakewood. Perhaps even more organizers around the newspaper and importantly, we can take a good many civically engaged projects con- hard look at the reflection and come nected to the LO. We count ourselves away with a better understanding of amongst the many direct benefi- the different meanings our city has ciaries of the strong empowerment for each of us who live within its tool, which we now head, both as boundaries. independent residents of Lakewood Please understand that this is as much an announcement letter as it and active leaders within commu- From left to right; Margaret Brinich, Editor-In-Charge, Jim O’Bryan, and Mel Page is a letter of invitation. We invite you nity organizations. The knowledge the new publisher of the Lakewood Observer Project. Photo by Rhonda Loje gained from these experiences will to assist Lakewood in utilizing The be critical in our ability to ensure we institutions, and organizations alike. potential and with your help, intend to Lakewood Observer as its leading voice have the resources, logistical know- Whether your credentials are being a see Lakewood blossom with new vol- of democracy and means of serving our how, and critical thought to do the Lakewood resident or you are the City unteers, projects, leaders, events, and community. We are going to hold the same for any individual striving to Mayor, to be able to communicate with more. Although we are new to this mirror steady the best we can. Now we do good for this city. the public like this has opened up a level of leadership within the realm of invite you to engage in your commu- The project grew successfully dur- whole new opportunity for the health media, we are experienced at serving nity and help determine what is seen in ing its first five years thanks to the of our city. We are taking up this proj- the community and will continue to that reflection. response of private Lakewood citizens, ect with overflowing enthusiasm for its do so in this new endeavor. All the best, Celebrating Five Years Of The Lakewood Mel Page Publisher Observer And Still Counting! The Lakewood Observer continued from page 1 project’s community focused outlook ty’s love of Lakewood. Margaret Brinich noting that, “The LO has supported In just five years the LO has Editor lution they all, to varying degrees, were (monetarily, free advertising, prizes) accomplished much for a small com- The Lakewood Observer connected to the project in some way. just about every other group that’s munity newspaper, but then again, The examples include, Bike Lakewood, asked, whether or not we could afford this is clearly not just a newspaper. Lakewood Is Art (LIA), Lakewood it, Jim’s attitude is always, “We can’t As the project moves forward, LO Mel Page is the new Publisher of Earth And Food Community (LEAF), afford not to, this is our town,” - pretty board member and Lakewood Public The Lakewood Observer. Her former Detroit Avenue Development Asso- great, I think.” Library Director, Ken Warren, envi- career was in financial planning and ciation (DADA), and Madison Avenue It is no secret that there have been sions that the LO will, “Keep growing project management for a local broker- Merchants Association (MAMA). bumps along the way, but such is the neighborly relationships, circuits of age firm. Since the birth of her 5 and 3 In the most literal sense of the word reality of living in a city as dynamic, exchange, images of the good life and year old, she began devoting herself as the LO is also “valuable” to an extraor- diverse, and densely populated as local knowledge through documenta- a civic volunteer for various Lakewood dinary number of organizations and Lakewood. Regardless of the politics tion, story-telling and gathering the services and organizations. The community events through donated involved, the motives from person to fruits in the beautiful container of an Lakewood Observer will be her top pri- advertising space and direct monetary person remain constant. This binding inclusive and participatory community ority but will continue on with the new sponsorships. Board member and for- force harnessed by the LO project in newspaper. “ groups Madison Ave. Merchant Assoc. mer Editor, Heidi Hilty, sums up the many different forms is, the communi- During her time with the project, and Friends of Madison Park. Hilty has been impressed with, “Hav- ing the Lakewood Observer become a Margaret Brinich is the new Edi- Keep Lakewood Beautiful household name, not just in Lakewood, tor of the Lakewood Observer. She but talked about throughout the US Nominate a beautiful property and / or street has lived in Lakewood for 21 years and even internationally. “ By Hilty’s of your choice to be the and graduated from Lakewood High assessment, “Getting the community recipient of Lakewood ‘s 2009 School. She holds a BA in Political Sci- excited (to be fair, both positively and Keep Lakewood Beautiful Residential Award. ence with Honors from Cleveland State negatively) about Lakewood,“ is one of University. She is currently President of the project’s greatest accomplishments Seven Keep Lakewood Beautiful property awards will be selected from your the Lakewood Earth And Food Com- nominations, one to represent each of the seven elementary school districts. The prop- over the past five years. The figures munity (LEAF) and serves as Chair of erty can be your own, a neighbors, and/or a property you have always admired. back up Hilty’s comment about excite- their Board of Directors. For the past This year we will also offer a most beautiful street award. The winning street will ment. In the past five years over 3,280 2 years Margaret has worked at the receive a proclamation by the mayor and special street signs designating it as such. discrete individuals have participated Judging is based on Landscaping, House Maintenance, and Overall Beauty of the Cleveland Clinic doing research in their in the project. Given the LO’s common property. (Previous winners are not eligible.) Department of Bioethics. She worked goal of empowerment and better- as a volunteer intern for Lakewood’s Sponsored by and get entry forms at: ment of the Lakewood community, as district, State Senator Dale Miller for City of Lakewood Lakewood residents, this number is several years and has volunteered on Keep Lakewood Beautiful Organization certainly something about which we many political campaigns. Lakewood Chamber of Commerce can definitely get excited. Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com June 30, 2009 The Lakewood Observer Page 13 Save $5.00 on a pedicure! Lakewood Cares We use disposable liners in our foot baths for your safety and have many products to select from. Call 216 226 8616 for an appointment. Bring in this ad for discount. Ministerial Musings: Stop by on the second Saturday of July for a “Sham- poo Walk”, a fun game you play to win take home shampoo, “Is Hitler In Hell?” this is our part of the Madison Ave. Art Walk. by The Rev. John Tamilio III Carabel Beauty Salon & Store 15309 Madison Avenue “To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven,” — Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Is Adolf Hitler in Hell?” This is a question that inevitably comes up when I talk to people about God’s grace. If Slife Heating and Cooling God is all-loving and all-forgiving, why would the Creator of Heaven and Earth Lakewood’s Finest condemn anyone to the fires of Perdi- tion? Is there even a Hell? in HVAC Installation, I think there is…and I think there isn’t. Let me explain before I answer Repair & Maintenance... the Hitler query. Most of what we believe about Hell does not come from Scripture. Dante us from the love of God in Christ Jesus Alighieri, John Milton, and Geoffrey our Lord” (8:39, NRSV). That brings Chaucer have imbued western history me great comfort. I screw up, too. A with more images of fire and brimstone lot. There are times when my words and than the Old and New Testaments actions are a blatant (though not neces- combined. sarily intentional) rejection of God. Serving Lakewood That said, I believe that Hell is Isn’t it amazing that God loves even For 16 Years! separation from God. It is to live in me in spite of my shortcomings? If that constant fear — to live a life of com- is the case, then God certainly loves all plete isolation, because one cannot of creation: those whose sins might be see the grace of God unfolding in the more egregious than mine, and those $10.00 $100 world, especially in the midst of the who are modern day saints. violence, dehumanization, and chaos In the end, I would like to think Off an AC Off any new that breaks human existence. that enemies and friends will sit down Sin is very real. As the Irish poet together at the great heavenly banquet, Lennox Furnance Seamus Heaney wrote, “Human beings shoulder-to-shoulder. At that table, Clean & Check suffer, / They torture one another, / all the wrongs we have done to one or Air Coditioner Installed They hurt and get hard.” Even though another are cast aside. They fall from expires 8/31/2009 expires 8/31/2009 I do not believe that this existence is us like scales. Hell, as many an existentialist is wont And then, the Holy One (the Host to say, it can be at times. Humanity of the meal), will say to us, “Do you is endowed with freewill. With that not understand? Have you not figured freewill, we sometimes choose to do it out? This is what I will for all of cre- horrible things to one another. ation, regardless of what separates you from one another. I want all people of Now, back to Der Führer. all ages, races, cultures, tongues, abili- Times are tough. Adolf Hitler is clearly the modern ties, genders, sexual orientations, and epitome of evil. He embodied every- classes to bask together in the light of thing that we associated with Satan. If mutual love and respect.” there is a Hell, then I would think that he is not only in it, but that he is run- That, to me, is Heaven. ning it: along with the likes of Caligula, Hell is anything that counters that Ivan the Terrible, and Pol Pot. covenantal connectedness. But isn’t it great that I do not have to decide such things? Isn’t it wonderful The Rev. John Tamilio III is the that I am not the judge of human souls? Senior Pastor of Pilgrim Congrega- That’s God’s job. I don’t want it. tional United Church of Christ in the I do know this, though. In his Let- Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. ter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul He and his wife Susan live with their said, “nothing will be able to separate three children in Lakewood. This is easy. CORRECTION Save 50% for the 1st 4 months on your business Internet and phone services, right now!* Call (216) 535.3681 www.coxbusiness.com *Offer valid until 6/30/09 to new commercial subscribers of Cox Business Internet and/or Cox Digital Telephone® (excluding Centrex) in Cox Cleveland service locations. Minimum 1-year service contract required for 50% off for 4 months. Percentage discount applied as credit(s) to the monthly bill. 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Cox Ohio Telcom, LLC. ©2009 CoxCom, Inc, d/b/a Cox Communications Cleveland Area. All rights reserved. Stands with a friend and Dale her new stylist. While I sport a new haircut. Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page 14 The Lakewood Observer June 30, 2009 Lakewood Schools Two members of the Lakewood High Marching Band do their best to bring customers in to the band’s car wash held June 27. The band is raising money for a December trip to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The band needs to raise more than $75,000 to pay for the trip Lakewood High Marching Band Director Brian Maskow happily washes a customer’s car at the band’s June 27 car wash. The band is trying to raise more than $75,000 for a December trip to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Pagan Ritual Sighting On Detroit Ave. From left: Bill Purdy, Dave Slife, Joe Jarabek & daughter Molly, Tim Keaton, Loren Olsen, Julia Russel, Jim Klingensmith, Eric Russell, Mickey Krivosh, John and Tina Russell, David and Tina Russell, Patti Krivosh, Rita Purdy, Kevin, Jennifer and Sarah Scott by Daniel Slife Cottage of Flowers owners and professional partiers John and Tina Russell cel- ebrated the Summer Solstice with friends, family and neighbors on Sunday, June 21st, hosting a Solstice party at their Lakewood residence. In the spirit of the solstice, partiers were challenged to reconstruct Stone Hedge. While the building project was tinted with classic American competitive cheer, Tina Russell and others speculated that the ancient builders of Stone Hedge lacked the proper calibration of mead and imagination neces- sary to evoke individual artistic expression on each stone arch. The evocative powers of mead on partier creativity are evidenced in the diversity of each stone arch. Note to the reader: the “stones” in the above image are cardboard boxes painted gray. Rumor has it that these boxes were lifted by pagan Boxcutters (the modern, backyard equivalent of the ancient Stonecutters) from local flower shops. Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com June 30, 2009 The Lakewood Observer Page 15 Lakewood Schools Look Up To Cleveland, Look Forward To Change Mary Beth Donahoe daily activity, keeping people and busi- postive. I admit I was slightly intimi- presentation, together we stated ‘We This afternoon I walked into the nesses in the area) and some common dated by the thought of riding the rapid Are Cleveland.’ And it’s the truth. Why kitchen to grab the comics out of the positives of the area (the bar/restau- downtown. I had never seen a show at us, though? Why this specific group of Plain Dealer but while I was leafing rant scene, the cleanliness outside, the the House of Blues. I didn’t know that kids? It’s because the team at the Lead- through the pile, it was the Forum sec- faithful customers). riding the trolley around downtown ership Center has the right idea. They tion, oddly enough, that caught my Through these opinions and only cost a smile. I didn’t realize that find dedicated groups of high school eye. It was a simple, gray picture of the our own experience walking around I could have taken the bus from Public juniors that want to discover Cleve- wind turbine downtown. I opened up the area, we came up with a plan for Square to East 14th Street and Euclid (I land, come up with incredible ideas, the page to glance at it and read the title development which we called the walked, instead). and change our city for the better. As underneath: Can Cleveland Change? I Northern Lights District. Our pre- But among the businessmen and Margaret Mead said: ‘Never doubt that scoffed, thinking to myself ‘How on sentation included audio (“Cleveland women, the theatergoers and the a small group of thoughtful committed earth do these people not get it already? Rocks” – both a song and a fact), visual sports fans, the torrential downpours citizens can change the world. Indeed, Of course Cleveland can change, it’s not (maps, collages, and a PowerPoint pre- and below-freezing temperatures my it is the only thing that ever has.’ like we’re even that bad to begin with. sentation), and plenty of enthusiasm LUTC class endured, it finally clicked. Going through this program has Really. Why do people keep dwelling (especially from our Midpark and Bay Cleveland has so much to offer. Sure, taught me many things, introduced on this issue in a negative light?’ But Village cheerleaders). We were very the economy may be bad, the crime me to many new ideas, and answered then I realized that maybe I was seeing proud of our efforts and we could tell rate may be uncomfortably high, but many questions I had. As a matter of things through a different set of eyes. our Reactor Panelists, four esteemed those are only apparent when people fact, it happened today. When some- I recently graduated from a lead- civic and city managers, were pretty focus on the negative. one posed the question ‘Can Cleveland ership program called Look Up To impressed with what we’d come up After being immersed in Cleve- Change?’ I knew the answer right away: Cleveland. It’s a program for high with, as well. land in every way possible, we realized of course. school juniors from around Cuyahoga Yet, what we took away from that that Cleveland has great things to offer Mary Beth Donahoe will be a County run by the Cleveland Lead- program was more than just a diploma, and everyone should take advantage of senior at Lakewood High School and ership Center, an organization that an award, some pictures, and plenty of them. With an abundance of creative is this year’s recipient of the Look Up works to foster civic engagement in the memories. We were taken out of our individuals and their ideas, we can take To Cleveland Allen Waddle Award, an Greater Cleveland area. The kids come comfort zones and our perceptions our city and make it a place that others award given for excellence in the LUTC from all kinds of places, backgrounds, changed. As a middle-class, Catholic, want to be a part of too. First we must program. For more information about and schools: John Marshall, Gilmour white girl from Lakewood High School discover. Then we can change. That Look Up To Cleveland, please visit Academy, Collinwood High School, who’d grown up knowing the comfort will be our job as the future leaders of www.cleveleads.org. and Parma Senior High, for example. of an inner ring suburb, my perception Cleveland. Out of about 150 applicants, 55 of us of Cleveland hadn’t exactly been too In my group’s Northern Lights were chosen. All of us were from dif- ferent high schools. What resulted was a group of people with varying social, What Novel Ideas For Middle School Students economic, racial, and religious back- by Stephanie Sheldon by Mike Lupica (Monday, July 27 or checking-in, as the discussions start grounds – an accurate reflection of Summer break is here and with it Tuesday, August 18); Tanglewreck by promptly and doors will be closed to Cleveland’s population. brings many greatly anticipated events Jeanette Winterson (Tuesday, July 28 all late-comers. Students must register After our initial overnight retreat, like swimming, camping, sleeping in, or Thursday, August 20). for the program, thoroughly read the we met once a month to explore a spe- riding roller coasters, and reading. Space is limited, so please reg- book, and actively participate in the cific aspect of Cleveland. We got out of Reading? Yes, it is that time of year ister early by stopping in or calling book discussion to receive credit for school for the day and, either by foot or when teachers expect you to keep your the Children’s and Youth Services this assignment. Students and parents by bus, we were introduced to various mind sharp and well informed by read- Department: (216) 226-8275, ext. should choose the summer reading characteristics of downtown Cleve- ing a few books over the course of what 140. All book discussions will be held books together, keeping in mind the land. We learned about the economy, many might consider “vacation” from from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on the reading and maturity levels of the stu- arts and culture, neighborhoods, and all things educational. In particular, dates listed above in the Multipurpose dent along with his/her interests. This government. We went to places like those students who are entering the Room at Lakewood Public Library’s list of books and the other options the Federal Courthouse, PlayHouse sixth, seventh, and eighth grades at Main Library (15425 Detroit Ave). for the reading assignment can also Square, Karamu House, Forest City Harding and Garfield Middle Schools All students should arrive at least be found online at www.lkwdpl.org/ Enterprises, the Corner Alley, Key- are required to read at least two books ten minutes early to allow time for sumread. Happy reading! Bank, MOCA, The Plain Dealer, and by the beginning of the new school City Hall among others. We met sig- year. nificant Cleveland leaders like Mayor Each student has three options Frank Jackson and County Commis- Lakewood Couple Seeks by which they can demonstrate their sioner Peter Lawson Jones, in addition knowledge of the books. The Lakewood to the directors of the various places New Permanent Housing Public Library’s Children’s and Youth and programs we visited. Services Department is offering a pro- In April, we split into three teams gram to satisfy the criteria for Option and were assigned to three different B: Book Discussion. Students can reg- Cleveland districts. Each group set ister for and participate in one or two out to accomplish some general goals book discussions regarding any of the with our principal objective of creating following ten titles: The Akhenaten a plan to developing our plot of land Adventure by Philip Kerr (Tuesday, according to what we saw and heard July 7 or Thursday, July 30); Pieces of while in our district. Throughout the Georgia by Jennifer Bryant (Thursday, course of numerous meetings in April July 9 or Monday, August 3); Goose and May, we went on a walking tour of Girl by Shannon Hale (Monday, July our assigned area, explored the inside 13 or Tuesday, August 4); Death and of many buildings in that district, and the Arrow by Chris Priestley (Tues- interviewed both business owners and Daphne and Darby were rescued by a wonderful Lakewood resident after weeks day, July 14 or Thursday, August 6); people on the street about the area. out in the cold this past winter. Daphne had been an elderly woman’s pet until she Fablehaven by Brandon Mull (Thurs- My group was assigned the Ware- had to move and her family put her out. Darby befriended Daphne and the two day, July 16 or Monday, August 10); house District and East Bank of the have been inseparable ever since. They are both very nice, sweet cats just hoping Zach’s Lie by Roland Smith (Monday, Flats. The district extended from the that someone will give them a chance to shine. Daphne is approximately six years July 20 or Tuesday, August 11); Bound Cuyahoga River to East 9th Street and old; Darby a little younger. They are great with other cats but frightened of dogs. by Donna Jo Napoli (Tuesday, July 21 from Lake Erie to Superior Avenue. In They are litter box trained, altered, tested negative and up to date with current vac- or Thursday, August 13); So B. It: A our interviews we heard about many cinations. We would like them to be adopted together. Novel by Sarah Weeks (Thursday, July common needs (more parking, more If interested please contact The Public Animal Welfare Society of Ohio (PAWS) 23 or Monday, August 17); Travel Team at 440-442-PAWS or visit www.pawsohio.org. Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page 16 The Lakewood Observer June 30, 2009 An Observer’s Perspective All Work And No Play... I have to admit, I’m frustrated to by Bret Callentine now addicted to the attention of the the point of becoming angry. When I wait staff, and enveloped by a desper- turn on the news, I see politicians doing that doesn’t alleviate the pain, their will fund their own jobs is like trying ate need for approval from his date, the little but blaming each other, spending answer is…more lollipops. Will some- to create a fiscal version of the perpet- man adopts the only strategy he can money faster than they can print it, and one please tell me how we can expect ual motion machine. The money spent think of that might preserve his new- clinging to the idea that the bigger the to grow the economy simply by writing will never match the taxes returned. found vanity. He keeps ordering coffee. budget, the stronger the stimulus. It’s ourselves bigger checks? We’ve gone You can’t spend your way out of Because, he’s concluded, if the meal getting to the point that I understand from the gold standard to the debt debt. never ends, he’ll never have to pick up what happened to Jack Nicholson’s standard to a system where the Fed- Is this really the plan? Is there some the check. character in the movie “The Shining”. eral Reserve Bank is acting like Wimpy historical precedent for this working President Obama is the first to No matter what I intend to write about, from the old Popeye cartoons: “I’ll in some other country or is this some remind us that he’s not the one who I find myself coming back to repeating gladly pay you Tuesday for a cheese- radical new idea from the same eco- made reservations at this restaurant. the same line over and over again… burger today.” nomic geniuses that brought us the But for the love of Pete, would Wash- You can’t spend your way out of You can’t spend your way out of hedge fund? The latest contribution ington please stop calling for the dessert debt. You can’t spend your way out debt. from Obama is a request to institute a cart? The jig is up. It’s time to stop pre- of debt. You can’t spend your way out Maybe I missed this in my eco- “pay as you go” policy. On the surface tending and start washing dishes. of debt… All work and no play make nomics classes in college, but if the this sounds like a great idea. Congress Yes, under the financial burden Johnny a dull boy. deficit was out of control using the taxes couldn’t spend anything new if at first of war, our pocketbooks were run dry. The United States has binged on generated from existing jobs, then how it doesn’t save the money from some- But then we were force-fed the stimu- fiscal sweets for so long that it needs can you balance the budget by increas- where else. However, pitching this lus under the threat of double digit a root canal. Yet, Washington seems ing spending just to create jobs that policy now is a little like the captain unemployment, which came anyway. to think that we can forego the den- won’t increase the overall net tax rev- of the Exxon Valdez promising never We were told TARP was the only way tist’s drill and skip right to handing enue? Borrowing money to pay people to drink again. Not only does it have to keep the car companies out of bank- out sugar-free lollipops. And when to work, just so they can pay taxes that no realistic meaning now that we’re ruptcy, which still happened. And Czar already measuring deficits in TRIL- after Czar after Czar is being named LIONS of dollars, but, as proposed, it with the promise of greater oversight doesn’t even apply to many of the main and increasing transparency, yet there’s Demro Seeks Return To Council areas of concern. no end in sight to the back room, busi- continued from page 1 not those of the people.” I know I’m already way over my ness as usual wheeling and dealing and first phases of the public schools Following the expiration of his usual limit for analogies, but bear with among the Washington elite. reconstruction program. term on city council, Demro joined me for one more. The government is And now the focus is on healthcare. Well-known for standing up to City the U.S. Army Reserve and received acting like a guy trying to impress his Well, forget about issues of quality, cov- Council in order to build a long-desired his commission as a Second Lieuten- date by taking her to a four star restau- erage, or availability. The real issue is skate park and prodding a former mayor ant last July. He currently serves as the rant. When he first looked at the menu, that we can’t afford to have the discus- to hold a Detroit Avenue skyscraper Adjutant in the 983rd Engineer Battal- he knew it was way over his budget, but sion in the first place. There’s no point accountable for violating noise laws, ion in Monclova, Ohio, overseeing the his date was impressed and he liked in picking out curtains if the home is Demro stated that he will not hesitate to human resource and readiness needs being treated with respect. Flush with about to get repossessed. The fact of fight City Hall when necessary. of over 1,000 soldiers in the battalion. confidence, and emboldened by the the matter is this: the government can’t “Some criticize me for being a Demro, 29, is a lifelong Lakewood resi- admiration of his date, the man orders afford to create any new services. They strong advocate, but my job is to repre- dent and graduate of the Lakewood an expensive wine, all the while telling can’t even afford to extend the services sent the people and to produce results,” City Schools. He holds a B.A. in Politi- himself “Well, I’ll just put in a few extra they already provide. The Congressio- he says. “The problem with many poli- cal Science from Capital University hours at work next week.” Now giddy nal Budget Office confirms it in the ticians is that they forget who they and an M.A. in Education from Ursu- with excitement, the man sets aside the very first sentence of their review: “In work for. My job is not to make nice line College. Demro is also a licensed last grasp of responsibility and orders the absence of significant changes in with politicians whose interests are teacher in the state of Ohio. the lobster for two. But as the waiter policy, rising costs for health care will clears the dishes, reality starts to set in. cause federal spending to grow much Knowing he doesn’t have near enough faster than the economy, putting the cash, the man resigns himself to put- federal budget on an unsustainable ting it all on his already stressed credit path.” card. And since it’s gotten this far, he I guess it won’t come as a surprise might as well complete the meal with to anyone if I tell you I plan on attend- a fancy dessert. After all, his date is ing at least one Tea Party this coming really enjoying the evening. But then, July. I’m not sure what I’m expecting; the sugar rush from the crème brulée I don’t know what good it will do. 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Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com June 30, 2009 The Lakewood Observer Page 17 Pulse Of The City A Fond Farewell...For Now... Well, it’s that time of life again for by Gary Rice rapher, and even, at times, how very me. important a spiritual life continues to be; at least for me. Time for a change. I’m planning to I tried to bring some lighter retire from column writng for awhile. moments to these pages as well, like My first column for this paper when we looked at the animals around appeared in the May 2nd, ‘06 issue, here, as well as mini-cars, musical and it concerned my growing up in moments, Lakewood language issues, Lakewood. Since that time, I’ve writ- and of course, that over-the-top col- ten about 80 articles or columns for umn about the Rice toilet paper! the Lakewood Observer, more or less, (Should toilet paper indeed go over- and it’s been a wild ride indeed. As this the-top, or down-the-wall?) is now the paper’s hundred and first I tried to cover controversial issues issue, I think that it’s only appropriate too- From the demolition of the Hall that we pause for reflection here. House, to the pit bull situation, to oth- I had the opportunity to meet so ers, like the garbage issue, the war in many great people during this journey, Iraq, and the closings of area Catholic including retired Great Lakes Cap- churches. Always, I tried to address tain Harry Anderson, Chef Weldon controversy in a respectful way, but Carpenter, former soldiers Pat Ginley, at the same time- an opinion’s exactly Maynard “Doc” Unger, and Dr. Rich- that, and I felt the need to express my ard Dutro, as well as fisherman Randy opinion- as I am certain, we all do. Walthius, dentist Dr.Tom Leatherman, I certainly plan to continue to Lakewood Hometown Band Director submit feature columns from time to Don Santa-Emma, Fridrich Moving’s time in the future. Those of you who Mike Fridrich, Educators Music’s John might be interested in some of my past Stavash, my former Scoutmaster, Rob- columns can read them online at the ert Lees, Library Director Ken Warren, Observer’s website, or perhaps the LO and woodworker Jim Tigue, along with staff may choose to run one again from so many others- including the many time to time. As for now, I’m planning great people who are a part of Lake- to take the summer off, enjoy life a wood’s schools and institutions; all of bit, and get these old batteries of mine whom added, and continue to add to Gary Rice is a man with many talents. recharged. the rich tapestry comprising the fabric Maybe his finest is to see what is good Maybe you have something to of our city. in all of us, and help us see that too. write about? If so, here’s your chance! I once received an exciting and You have earned this break, you are the The Lakewood Observer is a great encouraging call from former Lakewood perfect Observer. Happy trails to you. place to express yourself in a public Sun Post columnist, the wonderful Dan forum, and in a way that can benefit all Chabek, whose book, Lakewood Lore sonal in nature, and often brutally so, with his energy and his talents with of Lakewood. We can all, or rather, we (available at the Lakewood Historical for me. In the wake of Lakewood’s pit music; as well as his love for helping all MUST be a part of the pulse of this Society) continues to inspire anyone bull controversy, I wrote a column others. city. seeking information and insight into about a dog that I’d had when I was a I discussed some of Lakewood’s It’s after all, still a great and special historical Lakewood. Dan is no longer child named Skippy. Although many many churches, and groups like Lake- place; not so very different from when with us now, but his words will inspire years had passed, I was nearly unable to wood’s VFW, the Freemasons, Scouts, that little 7-year-old arrived here from all who really seek to learn about the finish the column because of the emo- DeMolay, and others, all of whom have Franklin, Pennsylvania in 1958, to a pulse of this city. tional memories that it raised for me. contributed to the pulse of our cities in beautiful brick street called Rosewood All of these musings of mine would The same was true with several col- special and sublime ways. Avenue; lined with those curbside not be possible without the advice and umns that dealt in one way or another Lakewood’s rich history was cov- stately elms. The bricks are buried encouragement of Jim O’Bryan and with my dear late mother Betty Rice, ered too, with discussions ranging under the blacktop these days, and the company here at the paper. Jim’s done as well as columns covering my own from the Lakewood schools, to Native elms are long gone, but the same infec- more with trying to bring Lakewood past illnesses and life trials, and a spe- Americans, the Underground Railroad, tious spirit of can-do is still on that together than anyone I know. This cial column was written covering our Lakewood’s celebrity moments, the street, and on every Lakewood street. paper is, in itself, a fine example of home’s close call with a gas leak. effects of war, and the day that High- I tried to make a difference for you Lakewood coming together to over- Of course, we also had a few col- land Avenue (w 117th) blew up, among here on this page. Now, it’s your turn. come whatever may come our way. umns about Dad too. Robert Rice other topics. I also tried to teach a few What say you, about the pulse of Some of my columns were per- continues to inspire those around him things, like how to be a better photog- this city? .?12;@F.F1<@ (LLC) Custom Gardens and Landscape Management Offering the Following Services: Spring Cleanups and Lawn Maintenance Design and Installation • Seasonal Flower Arrangements Professional Gardening and Maintenance Year Round Selective Pruning of Shrubs and Small Trees Call Matt Gaydos at: 216 521-0436 or [email protected] Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com Page 18 The Lakewood Observer June 30, 2009 LEAF Community LEAF’s Summer Season In Bloom The Lakewood Earth & Food by Heather Ramsey And, if you’d already set aside time (LEAF) Community’s weekly com- on your Thursday evenings, or have munity festivals, LEAF Nights, have some to spare, check out LEAF’s new returned after the winter hiatus. Each Wednesday night, beginning LEAF’s website (leafcommunity.org/ educational offering, the Third Thurs- Though much about LEAF Nights has at 5:30 pm, our three CSA programs csa-programs), including program and day Speaker Series. June’s discussion remained the same for the new year will be distributing produce to share- contact info and how to sign up. focused on turning trash cans into rain (access to local art, music, food, and holders on the front porch of the barrels and was hosted at Sullivan’s community togetherness), the day has main branch of the Lakewood Public Another new addition this grow- Irish Pub. The series will present use- changed to Wednesdays in order to Library, while residents are treated to ing season is Bulk Buying. Though ful information on a variety of topics, allow expanded access for our grow- live local music, art displays, and guest LEAF’s first bulk shipment was already from canning and food preservation ing membership. And, in addition vendors (like Green Smart Gifts and successfully delivered, there is still time to native plants; from our agricultural to the now standard City Fresh and The Honey Hive). To get the benefits to sign up for future monthly orders. history to vermicomposting. Look for Covered Bridge Gardens Community of a CSA program, you must sign up Items available will include brown July’s Third Thursday on July 16th Supported Agriculture (CSA) pro- with one of our programs and make rice, honey puffed spelt, corn meal, and come learn all about canning. In grams, where fresh, in-season food is payment in advance, but there is still and whole wheat flour, among others. cooperation with the Madison Avenue brought from northeast Ohio farms to time to get involved. More info on City Check out the Bulk Buying table at Merchants Association, speakers will you, Geauga Family Farms has joined Fresh, Covered Bridge Gardens, and LEAF Nights for more info or to sign present at various Madison locations, the fun, offering 24 weeks of certified Geauga Family Farms is available on up for a share of the goods. For more information about organic produce here in Lakewood. LEAF or to get involved, check out leafcommunity.org, email LEAF at [email protected], or stop Basil And Beyond Brings Locally by a LEAF Night (each Wednesday from 5:30-8pm on the front porch of Grown Herbs To LEAF Nights the main library). by Jeanine Gergel cides, fertilizers or herbicides. nights on the following dates in 2009: lution caused by shipment. As a small Do you like locally produced, fresh On Wednesday, July 22, Basil and Aug. 12, Sept 16, and Oct. 14. Start- local farm, Basil and Beyond uses none food? In addition to the great oppor- Beyond will appear as a guest vendor ing Aug. 1, Basil and Beyond’s dried of earth’s resources for large farm tunities to buy local food in Lakewood, at Lakewood Earth and Food’s LEAF herbs and herb gift baskets will be equipment, shipping long distances your chance to buy food grown even nights in front of the Main Branch of available at Green Smart Gifts (www. or elaborate packaging. Furthermore, closer to home has arrived. A new Lakewood Public Library from 5:30 greensmartgifts.com), located at 14534 food shipped from far away typically is urban farm has started in Lakewood, p.m. to 8 p.m. Shoppers do not need to Detroit Ave. bred for shelf life and ability to travel Basil and Beyond, LLC, which grows be currently enrolled in any of LEAF’s In our era of big agribusiness, most well, rather than taste or nutritional all natural culinary herbs including programs to purchase from LEAF food is grown and shipped all over the value. several types of basil, oregano, chives, nights’ guest vendors. More informa- world. In the United States, the aver- “Since Basil and Beyond does not sage, rosemary, cilantro and many oth- tion about LEAF can be found at www. age meal has traveled 1,500 miles to need to worry about shipping our food ers. Basil and Beyond is operated as leafcommunity.org. get to your plate. Buying locally pro- far away, we can focus on growing a small environmentally sustainable Basil and Beyond will also sell duced food reduces these “food miles”, great tasting, high quality herbs, says business that uses no synthetic pesti- fresh herbs as a guest vendor at LEAF reducing the energy required and pol- Cindy Bischof-Steinbrick, owner and Lakewood resident for more than two decades. “Our herbs are very fresh, har- Rotary Clubs Collecting Patient-Support Items For vested a few hours before their sale.” Bischof-Steinbrick attended North Coast Health Ministry Patients In July 4th Parade Lakewood public schools and gradu- by Doug Cooper continues east on Lake Avenue to youth, education and international ated from college with a bachelor’s Lakewood Park. exchanges, and vocational and degree in Environmental Studies and The Lakewood/Rocky River Since 1986, North Coast Health career development. Biology. In early 2009, she started Basil Rotary Club and the Lakewood/ Ministry has been providing health The Rotary Club of Lakewood/ and Beyond. “After years of supporting Rocky River Sunrise Rotary Club care to low-income individuals and Rocky River was chartered in locally produced food, I started Basil will have a parade unit in Lake- families without medical insurance 1926. It sponsored its spin-off, and Beyond to marry my long term wood’s Independence Day Parade in western Cuyahoga and eastern the Lakewood/Rocky River Sun- passions of gardening, cooking with to benefit North Coast Health Min- Lorain counties. A faith-based free rise Rotary Club, chartered in 2007. herbs, and environmental sustainabil- istry, the West Side’s free clinic clinic located in Lakewood, Ohio, They meet weekly at Memorial Hall ity to provide Lakewood with fresh, for the low-income uninsured. NCHM is a bridge to better health in the Umerley Center behind Rocky locally produced herbs,” she says. Along the parade route, the Rotar- for more than 2,200 patients who River City Hall, Wagar at Hilliard Please visit www.basilandbeyond. ians, their families and friends will have no other route to care. With – Monday at noon and Wednesday com for more information, updates, collect personal sized soaps, sham- the support of approximately 150 at 7:15 a.m. and to get recipes using fresh herbs and poos, toothpaste and toothbrushes, volunteer physicians, nurses and locally produced foods. tissues, lotion, razors and other toi- other caregivers, NCHM is able BEAHN>MM> letry items for the patients at the to provide primary health care, SDANCE & FINE ARTS clinic. Gift cards from local mer- specialty referrals, prescription chants and cash cards from area assistance, and health education to banks will also be accepted. the medically underserved. “Many health and hygiene items Rotary is “A Global Network of A wonderful metaphysical book & gift emporium & Goddess Temple most of us take for granted are Community Volunteers”, made up Come And Meet *eclectic selection of books expensive luxuries for the patients of business and professional lead- *candles & incense Miss Donna North Coast Health Ministry ers united worldwide to provide *magickal herbs & oils *angel & Goddess treasures serves,” says Rotarian and NCHM humanitarian service, encourage Fall ‘09 Class Registration *Reiki & Drum Circles Executive Director Lee Elmore. high ethical standards in all voca- Announcement Comin Soon! *local Artist creations AGES 3–Adult *workshops and much more! “Any of us who have experienced tions, and help build goodwill Ballet Hip Hop A magical place where you feel right at home!! a difficult time in our lives know and peace in the world. 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Music was a focal point commercial radio stations in the local place on a disc by Paula Cole.” The CD in her home and Alexis taught herself market. In 1994, Cleveland Magazine’s proved that Alexis was very much in Lakewood Public Library’s “Sun- to play the guitar by the time she was Readers’ Poll voted the group “Favorite control of her future and that she was day with the Friends” series is proud twelve by listening to the radio until Local Band” and “Favorite Local Folk comfortable alone in the spotlight. She to present an intimate acoustic concert her chords matched the ones she heard. Band”. received an invitation to play at Lilith with singer/songwriter Alexis Antes At age eighteen, she was the youngest After the band broke up Alexis Fair at Blossom Music Center in 1998. on Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the founding member of the Cleveland- tried to start another group but the All Come Down, the follow-up to Main Library Auditorium. based folk-pop group, Odd Girl Out. venture never got off the ground. Stronger, was released in 2003. It con- Alexis has been performing music OGO performed sold-out shows Instead she decided to go solo. tains songs with the heartfelt lyrics all her life. She grew up in Lakewood throughout the Midwest from 1990 to Antes discovered her own voice and and melodies that have made Antes a where she was raised in a creative envi- 1995. The group enjoyed a cult follow- began to pursue her own path as noted songwriter among her contem- ronment by her mother, Bobbie, who is ing, particularly on the college scene both a writer and performer of her poraries. The album also features a also an accomplished singer/songwriter and received airplay and support from own songs. “It’s so hard to have to throw back to the Odd Girl days with count on someone else,” she said. “I a cover of The Supremes song, “My just got this idea to start trying to World is Empty Without You,” which do it myself. It came easier than I was one of OGO’s popular cover thought.” Although Alexis already tunes. had experience performing, song- Alexis has shared the stage with writing was uncharted territory such artists as Jewel, Paula Cole, Sarah for her and so she began with what McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, she knew -- the music. Antes said Melissa Etheridge, Stephen Stills and that most of her ideas started with Dan Fogelberg. She was both nominee a melody that she hummed into a and performer at the 1999 Cleveland tape recorder in her car. “The lyrics Scene Music Awards and she was one tend to come last,” she said. of five finalists in Time Warner Cable’s Her debut album, Stronger, was RoadRunner Rocks battle of the bands. released in 1998. Her songs had solid, Antes was accepted into the Indiegrrl honest lyrics along with appealing national roster of performing members rhythms. The intensely personal and in 2000. sincere nature of her songs is what Come experience Alexis Antes’ resonates with fans. Scene Magazine unique blend of pop, rock, and folk, at wrote, “Listeners are treated to a lone 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 in the Main voice in the wilderness singing intro- Library Auditorium. This free event spective, soul-searching ballads about is generously funded by Cuyahoga disillusionment, heartache and growth Arts and Culture and the Friends of Alexis Antes — songs that would not be out of Lakewood Public Library. It’s Base Ball Y’all by Chris Weaver Join the other cranks (fans) to Come see rival clubs from the Vin- cheer each ace (run) and urge your tage Base Ball Association battle it out favorite team to show a little ginger like it was 1899. Be at Lakewood Park at (play harder)! See what the game was 1p.m. on Sunday, July 12 to witness the like when all you needed was a bat and unfolding of the epic Western Reserve a ball to play, and wince each time a Challenge. gloveless fielder captures a whiz-bang Our own Cleveland Blues will go hit. “Boxcar” Demagall, “Furbelly” up against the Akron Black Stockings McGinty and “Bristles” Dobrovic will and the Chagrin Falls Forest Citys in give it their all to defeat “The Juggler” a rousing triple header. Using rules Blasick, “One Bounce” Searle, and from the mid-1800s, the hurlers of “Buckethead” Lee in a game that is sure these nines will send dew drops over to be one for the history books. the dish, hoping the striker will hit a The Lakewood Historical Society will blooper or an easy stinger so that the be selling refreshments during the games, rover can easily catch the onion. (For and the Old Stone House and Gift Shop those used to 20th Century baseball will be open for tours. Learn more about lingo: the pitchers of these teams will the Vintage Base Ball Association and send pitches over the plate, hoping the its clubs at VBBA.org. The games will be Pirates And Puppets And Pie, Oh My! batter will hit a weak fly ball or an lazy played at the baseball diamond right next line drive so that the shortstop can eas- to Lake Avenue and the Old Stone House by Arlie Matera audience. ily catch the ball). starting at 1p.m. on Sunday July 12th. Prepare yourselves, me hearties—on On July 10th, library-goers will be Friday, July 10th, pirates, dragons, and evil treated to two fifteen-minute puppet The Meal That Heals At Players villains will descend upon the Lakewood shows. The first features a not-so-fierce To Benefit North Coast Health Ministry Public Library. But don’t ye be goin’ lily- dragon, a determined queen, and a livered and jelly-legged, these mutineers The Meal that Heals, a dining grit cakes, Vidalia onion jam and warm wily villain. The second is a traditional are only puppets. The Acting Out Tour- benefit for North Coast Health Min- peach sauce; grilled Norwegian salmon Punch and Judy show with a twist. ing Company is bringing a special pirate istry, the West Side’s free clinic for the with lemon beurre blanc. For dessert, Both acts are fun, fast-paced, and puppet show to the library in honor of this low-income uninsured, will be held diners can choose between peach crème interactive. Watch out for the pirates, summer’s reading club theme, “Arrgh You on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Players on brûlée or triple chocolate tart. and keep your eyes on the pie! Reading?” Acting Out established itself as Madison from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost is $35 per person for a The Pirate Puppet Show begins Ohio’s premier puppet troupe in 1966, and The evening’s menu liberally incor- three-course prix fixe meal, excluding at 3:00 pm in the Main Library Mul- has been entertaining children and fami- porates seasonal produce and features alcoholic beverages and gratuity. Play- tipurpose Room. Doors open fifteen lies ever since. In addition to numerous a soup/salad course with a choice of ers will donate 25 percent of food sales minutes before the performance. This school and library visits, the Acting Out tomato bell pepper bisque, mista salad that evening to NCHM. event is free and open to the public. puppets have been featured at Cleveland or Caesar salad, and the following entrée Reservations can be made by Audience members are invited to stay Indians games, the Yankee Peddler Fes- selections: penne al vodka with shrimp calling Players on Madison at 216- after the show and make their very own tival, and the Make a Wish Foundation, and sundried tomatoes; cornbread 226-5200. Players is located at 14523 pirate puppets. So mateys, now that ye bringing quality puppet acts to a broad pecan-encrusted chicken with crispy Madison Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107. know th’ plan—arrgh ye comin’? 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