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Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Written And Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 16, Issue 24, December 16, 2020 We Lose One Of Our Own Lakewood Loses A Good Resident, Husband, Father, Mentor, And Volunteer STEPHEN M. DAVIS 8/15/1954 – 12/2/2020 by the Davis Siblings Steve was born in Bedford, Ohio to Kenneth and Jacquelyn Davis. He and his sister Chris- tie Crane (David Crane) lived in many states throughout the Lakewood Public Library’s Madison Branch To U.S and Western Samoa before returning to Ohio to complete high school at Western Undergo Historic Renovation Reserve Academy and college by Elizabeth Anthony at Ohio University. He and his In the spring of this year, wife, Ruthy Davis (nee Mal- eager to share trivia with the Lakewood Public Library linak), raised five children, anyone who would listen. Self- was poised to announce that Lindsay Miller, Drake Miller taught in a variety of skills, Library Trustees were invest- (Jen Miller), Kelsey Whitacre he approached nearly every- ing in an historic renovation (Donnie Whitacre), Julianne thing in an unconventional of the Madison Branch to Davis and Trevor Davis. Their way, whether it be open tun- begin mid-2020. Then, the family was further expanded ing of his various stringed coronavirus appeared in the by the addition of eight grand- instruments or woodwork- U.S. and all of us, in unique, children and a pack of loyal ing without the assistance of but no less distressing ways pooches. power tools. His disdain for were consumed by surviving A reliable phone-a-friend; the extravagant was reflected a global pandemic. Today, as Steve was a lifelong learner, we continue to navigate these civic dialogue, and enrich our gratitude. In recognition of continued on page 6 disquieting, uncertain times, singular perspectives through the value of the Library as an the absence of community and the world of words is palpable. essential community asset, the Twenty Northeast Ohio the ability to gather in shared, The relentlessness of Library Trustees will move for- public spaces to enjoy one this virus is staggering; yet, ward with the Madison Branch Non-Profits Awarded another’s company, engage in we choose to have hope and continued on page 9 Over $1.5 Million In Grants Sara Fagnilli Announces Run For Lakewood Municipal Court Judge by Gaynel Mellino including Lakewood Kiwanis Lakewood resident Sara and Lakewood-Rocky River Fagnilli proudly announced Rotary, Lakewood Schools her candidacy for Judge of PTA, The Giving Tree Project by Kristin Broadbent orations that integrate health Lakewood Municipal Court. which has provided free masks Three Arches Foundation care and social services, which Fagnilli’s 34-year career as to the public during the Covid- Announces 2020 Annual Grant will have a direct impact on the a lawyer has been spent practic- 19 pandemic, and serving the Awards lives of people – both young ing in the areas of municipal and City on the Citizen’s Advisory Three Arches Foundation, and old. “Throughout the stra- public law, giving her unparal- Committee for the Commu- a community-focused grant tegic grant process we were leled experience in the matters nity Development Block Grant making foundation, announced enlightened by the innova- of law that will appear before Program and the Lakewood awards totaling more than tive ways these organizations the municipal court. Her vast Charter Review Commission Sara Fagnilli $1.5 million to twenty North- have found to not only main- experience includes representa- “My husband and I have east Ohio nonprofits for their tain, but implement much tion of over 20 municipalities, nilli said. “High standards are made Lakewood our home. We work in advancing the health needed programs and services including Lakewood, and trial important because I have seen raised our family here and it is and well-being of the people despite going through a period work in Federal, State, and local firsthand how a decision can a community that I care very of Lakewood and surround- of immense organizational courtrooms. directly impact people.” deeply about. My goal is to ing communities. Each grant adjustment this year,” said “I am excited to enter Fagnilli has served as a continue protecting the safety award reflects the Foundation’s Chas Geiger, board chair of the race to serve as Lakewood municipal prosecutor, an attor- and well-being of all of our priority area of access to care, the Foundation. “We’re proud Municipal Court Judge. It is ney in private practice, general families and neighborhoods by specifically the advancement to provide financial resources imperative the person sitting counsel for a large government serving as Judge,” Fagnilli said. of solutions to remove barriers to help carry forward these on that bench not only has entity, and as Law Director repre- The Lakewood Primary and improve behavioral and impactful efforts for the ben- the experience to handle the senting a multitude of Northeast Election is on Tuesday, Sept. physical health. efit of our community.” wide variety of cases that come Ohio communities. In addi- 14, 2021. Early voting begins Grants awarded expand Recognizing this time of before the court but also has tion to her legal career, Fagnilli on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Go to existing programs, fund new greater philanthropic need, the integrity to make decisions has dedicated herself to many www. www.saraforjudge.com for initiatives and promote collab- continued on page 2 that are fair and just,” Fag- community organizations more about Fagnilli’s candidacy. Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 16, Issue 24 December 16, 2020

The Mayor’s Corner by Meghan George As 2020 comes to a close, I am Proud Of Lakewood proud of the work we have done and am hopeful for what lies ahead. There is no denying the tough times right now. The COVID-19 pandemic remains danger- ous, and that means disruptions to life for months to come. However, even with the backdrop of a once in a life- time pandemic, we continue to move forward on many goals and projects. We have no room to slow down. Awards and Recognition The City of Lakewood was awarded: • Best Suburb in 2020 by Cleveland Scene Magazine. • 2020 Vibrant NEO Champion Award for Lakewood’s Affordable Mayor George’s Christmas Card and Greeting 2020. Housing Strategy. • Government Finance Officers goal of this plan is to better access and • Many of our planning efforts this Association (GFOA) Certificate of utilize Lake Erie assets to improve eco- year have been focused on COVID-19 Achievement for Excellence in Finan- nomic opportunities and quality of life. relief. These include: pandemic related cial Reporting. There is also an important opportunity express parking, extended outdoor • Ohio Auditor of State Award with to work on needed erosion-control. dining and residential and small busi- Distinction for Lakewood’s Comprehen- • We continue to move forward with ness rent relief programs. sive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). the redevelopment of the former hospital In closing, as we prepare for the Advocacy and Planning site. With the support of City Council, my holidays, I ask that we all do our part • Power a Clean Future Ohio hosted administration will begin negotiations this holiday season. We cannot reduce a local government webinar about eco- with CASTO and North Pointe Realty, the spread of the virus unless we work nomic development opportunities of Inc. Although this is only one step in a together as a community. I’m encour- growing Ohio’s clean and renewable multi-step process, their team’s vision aging everyone to please adjust your energy sectors. I shared Lakewood’s and strengths align well with the needs holiday plans and reduce interactions experiences working toward our 100% of this site and our community. outside your household as much as pos- renewable energy goal. • Although there have been some sible. • I am also serving on the steer- delays due to COVID, the Lake Ave. Please wear a mask, wash your ing committee for Cuyahoga County’s Marathon re-development continues hands, practice social distancing, and Lakefront Public Access Plan. 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Education In Lakewood Lakewood City Schools' "Access Point" Program Puts Students And School Employees At Risk by Betsy Voinovich sending breakfasts and lunches home, school work” means. time, at much closer than 6 feet, to help- Several weeks ago Lakewood City providing library services and assisting “We can’t teach them; we don’t ers, who have been exposed to students Schools launched a program called teachers with their remote classes on have that training,” said an Access Point before and after them. “Access Point” to help students strug- zoom calls. employee last week. “We’re supposed to The flaw with this system became gling to learn remotely. Most residents In November many of them monitor them, like study hall monitors.” obvious during the first week of the haven’t heard of it. It allows children to received an email letting them know But some of the students, especially program when one child with Covid19 come into the closed school buildings to they had been drafted into the new the youngest ones, need more than caused a whole elementary school to receive help from building employees Access Point program. They received no monitoring. They need help. shut down. who are not teachers, but members of warning, little to no training, and were Even though they are not teachers, LCS Administration is aware of the Ohio Association of Public School given no choice about participating in it. building employees, like any parent, can the situation. It shut down the program Employees union. In normal times The plan calls for them to meet sit down with a child and try to help. But for a week after Thanksgiving, then they hold positions like classroom and with individual children— for 90 min- they can’t do it from six feet. reopened with new plexiglass barriers. library aides, cafeteria workers and utes at a time-- with sometimes as many Which puts them in an impossible But as photos show, while students recess monitors. as ten per session—to help them with situation. and teachers are wearing masks, they During the pandemic their jobs school work. Though official emails inform are sitting, with heads together, on the have been things like packaging and At issue is what “helping with them that they must stay six feet apart, same side of the barrier, causing them to in practice they are encouraged to work share breathing space in even more con- 20 Northeast Ohio Non-Profits closely with students who need it as it fined areas. is the only way they can actually help Schools must have dashboards Awarded Over $1.5 Million In Grants them. listing all Covid cases—staff and stu- And so they are. They are sitting dents— within the district. In the most System Advocate within the Lakewood continued from page 2 right next to struggling students, for 90 recent listing, LCS reported 15 positive Municipal Court to help victims of, or minutes at a time. “We were told to ‘help cases, 26 quarantining. The previous Bellefaire JCB $99,128 those at risk of domestic violence, child them get their stuff done’ and that they week, 30 positives were reported with Continued support for vital con- abuse or other violence. need to improve their grades,” says the 83 quarantining. And this is while the sultation and critical trauma-informed LifeAct $25,000 employee. Helping a student requires schools are “closed.” prevention services in Lakewood City Funding to support LifeAct’s that the helper can see what the student How many of these are from the Schools through Bellefaire’s School- suicide prevention programs that is working on and in some cases, show Access Point program is not clear, but in Based Counseling program. empower middle and high school stu- them what to do. a time when Covid cases are at record GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland dents in Lakewood and surrounding Students who need actual hands- highs, especially in Lakewood, this pro- $75,000 (over two years) communities to better understand on help are exposed for 90 minutes at a gram needs rethinking. To expand the highly-successful their own mental health and to iden- GiGiFIT Program, an essential thera- tify symptoms of depression. peutic and wellness-based curriculum May Dugan Center $67,160 that guides individuals impacted by Philanthropic support towards Down syndrome towards developing the launch of a Mental Health Inten- healthy lifestyles and fitness routines, sive Outpatient Program designed to across all age groups. comprehensively treat existing mental Hospice of the Western Reserve health clients on Cleveland’s west side $150,000 (over two years) with services using a multidisciplinary To support the in-home palliative approach. care program for seniors living with Neighborhood Family Practice advanced illness in Lakewood and sur- $279,379 (over two years) rounding communities. To increase access to affordable Journey Center for Safety and health care for underserved residents Healing $55,000 (formerly Domestic of Cleveland’s west side through Violence & Child Advocacy Center) To continue the well-established Read the rest of this online role and ongoing work of the Justice at:lakewoodobserver.com

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City Council Holiday Greetings Holiday Greetings From City Council Happy Holidays From Jason Shachner Happy holidays, from my family to President Dan O’Malley yours! While this year no has been chal- As we find a way to celebrate lenging and has brought struggle and the holidays - many of us without pain to so many, there is still much to be the family and friends who make grateful for. I am grateful for the oppor- the season bright - let us take the tunity to spend extra time with my family opportunity to reflect on the sac- and for across-the-lawn conversations rifices made by so many of our with my neighbors. I am grateful for our neighbors this year. Some have resilient City, and our incredible health- worked countless hours mak- care and frontline workers. Although ing sure our health care needs this year's festivities may look different, are met, our grocery shelves are I hope you find peace and joy, and ways stocked, and our basic needs are to safely connect with your loved ones. delivered. Others have felt the Here's to a brighter year ahead! pain of loss as the pandemic has Sincerely, Jason Shachner & Family taken its toll. Through it all, good health and happiness in the Jason Shachner can be reached at we have learned the meaning of New Year! Jason.Shachner@ lakewoodoh.net or at community and resilience. This Dan O'Malley (216) 714-2150. holiday season I thank all of you Councilmember, Ward 4 who have gone above and beyond City of Lakewood, Ohio the call of duty to serve your fel- (440) 552-7234 Holiday Greetings From Tristan Rader low citizens. Wishing everyone "Holidays are special every year. That’s still true after all that this year has thrown our way. I look forward to brighter days, ahead, and being together again in person." You can contact Councilmem- ber At Large Tristan Rader at Tristan. [email protected] or on his cell phone at 440-315- 2852

Raders at home.

Holiday Greetings To Lakewood From Tom Bullock And Family As we approach the end of another year in Lakewood, I'd like to extend my best wishes to all. 2020 has been challenging as we faced the COVID-19 crisis. I join my City Council colleagues in seeking to provide resources and adapt procedures to allow our community to remain strong during COVID while conducting our everyday work to the standard of excellence that has helped our city grow. As ever, contact me any time to share your ideas on how we can improve. Happy holidays, merry Christmas and seasons greetings to everyone in Lake- wood--and to our families everywhere, Tom Bullock & Family Tom Bullock serves Lakewood residents as their at-Large representative on City Council. Share ideas or concerns with Tom at 216-395-7LWD (-7593) or tom. [email protected].

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We Celebrate A Life

Donations can be made STEPHEN MICHAEL DAVIS in Steve’s Memory to: 8/15/1954 – 12/2/2020 H2O – Help to Others youth volunteer program http://thelakewoodfounda- tion.org/donate-2 Or point your phone or tablet at the QR Code and be taken there.

The Davis Family minus the grandkids! continued from page 1 grandchildren and nephew, Matt Mal- linak. The driveway was his social club in his easily-recognizable uniform of and he was quick to pull up a lawn chair white button-up shirt, blue jeans and and offer a cold drink to any passerby. Birkenstocks. He spent countless hours on the drive Although firm in his beliefs, he talking, playing guitar and drinking always sought to understand others’ Scotch with his closest friends. photo by Jim O’Bryan points of view. His ability to listen He spent his working years as and pose thought-provoking ques- a salesman for several local print- Steve Davis testing $1.00 lunch sandwiches for an article we did for the Observer. tions made him an engaging partner in ing companies, the most recent being conversation or debate. His influence North Coast Litho. expanded well beyond his immediate Fear of flying aside, he saw no flyover Steve Davis, Co-Founder Of The Lakewood family. He remained an active partici- states. He lived for the roadside attractions Observer And A Damn Good Friend pant in local politics throughout his between destinations you might other- by Jim O’Bryan was the children. time in the community. Nobody would wise miss in a plane. The scenic route was I was an extremely lucky person to Thank you for so many great con- have guessed a person who grew up in the only option. Together with his wife of have met Steve Davis and share over 30 versations, advice and help. You are places as far-flung as Upstate New York 33 years, Ruthy, he road tripped across the years of friendship, work, projects and already missed and were always loved. and Western Samoa was as well-con- U.S. visiting places like the Outer Banks, mischief with him. RIP my friend, Godspeed. nected as any native Lakewoodite. Nashville, the Utah desert, Colorado, I first met Steve when he was my He had a kind and gentle heart Mackinac Island, the Eastern Shore of Vir- printer at BP America. After a year of and enjoyed spending time with his ginia, and the Black Hills and Badlands of working together he mentioned his wife Lakewood family including four South Dakota. He and his family spent Ruthy went to LHS 72. Her name was nearly a dozen summers at the Chautau- Ruthy Malinak. I laughed my ass off. qua Institute where he immersed himself Ruthy and I shared a sewing machine in art, music and lectures. in homeroom for 3 years. He delighted in his own quirks; Over the years we realized we had photo by Jim O’Bryan humored by his inverted signature in similar crossover likes in music, art, red ink on every birthday card and his reading, hobbies and even enjoying life. Steve Davis deep in conversation with deliberate, but playful misidentifica- We always laughed that he was Kenneth Warren. tion of critters with his grandchildren. the most normal person in Lakewood, He was well loved by his family and perhaps the world. I am not sure about friends. His bright smile and jovial that but I do know that everyone whose laugh will be remembered as we con- life crossed his path enjoyed his easygo- tinue to share his stories. ing ways. I also know what a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather he Family was everything to Steve, and was. In recent years all that mattered with each new generation the love, respect and togetherness grew.

Ruthy and Steve at a summer concert. photo by Jim O’Bryan Scan QR Code to see Steve Davis Ken and Steve after checking out a car Photo Gallery accident. And the conversation continues.

From Lakewood City Council President Dan O’Malley I loved talking with Steve, picking his brain about the past (and the future), getting his advice and of course saying anything that would bring out that amazing laugh of his. His house was on my usual walking/jogging/biking route and it was my lucky day when he’d be sitting out front and wave me up for a beer. Conversa- tions were never boring and I always learned something. Jim, you and I could know Here are Steve’s greatest passions: each other another hundred years and the nicest thing you’ll have ever done for me music, the kids and the grandkids. was introducing me to Steve Davis. RIP.

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We Celebrate A Life Thoughts Of Stephen Davis by Jeff Blumenthal soul. Blues. Bluegrass. Jorma. Brom- This wasn’t the script I imagined. It berg. Doc, Vassar, Taj, Keb, Fahey, and was only tomorrow. December 2, 2020. so on. Always under the radar, pur- Nothing to plan for. Nothing to stress posefully. And Steve went beyond the about. But it wasn’t a normal Wednesday. appreciation of the musical sound. He Steve Davis didn’t do things convention- was an encyclopedia of the artist’s his- ally. Why would he? What was the point? tory and influences. If it were planned then he’d already know Steve was an Art Major at OU and his the outcome. Better to seek out or stum- appreciation was broad and imaginative. Left to right: Fred, Steve Davis, Steve Ollay, Joe McLain ble on the most unique observations, That connection remained an integral enjoy them, and save them enhance a part of our friendship to this day. It’s a gift I Put Down A Book I Was Reading And story or conversation. we all share and not likely we’d have that Called Steve Davis. A friendship of almost 50 years gift if not for Steve’s adventurous nature. by Joe McLain music and admirers of the work of gives countless Steve Davis stories. Steve was loyal. To his friends. To I put down a book I was reading David Bromberg and Clarence White. Some I can recall instantly. Others his brands. And to his family. Family and called Steve Davis. Steve called me once to state that he appear when I see a unique thing, was it for Steve. He always made time The book was “The Happy Islands had just got off the phone with Brom- something old yet useful, or something for his family. Otherwise, Steve could of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific” by berg. I might make something like that playfully crafted a purposefully under- talk. Oh, how he could talk. About any- the travel writer Paul Theroux. I had up; Steve wouldn’t. I don’t remember stated way. Recently Steve delighted in thing. The stranger the topic and more just read a mention of canned corned where or how he got the phone num- his dead basil plant adorned with min- obscure the better. Convention was bor- beef, which in the South Pacific went ber. iature Christmas lights. Perfect. ing. Steve had fun and delighted in the by the name of “pisupo.” Steve and I were both family men, Music was a big part of Steve’s life. calls, the observations, conversations I knew this already, thanks to a common denominator that was He listened. He played and had fun that sometimes were just plain silly. Steve, who had spent part of his child- mostly acknowledged tacitly. He and with it. We shared an appreciation for My heart aches. Til the next time I hood in American Samoa. He relayed Ruthy had twins the same year that the simplicity of unproduced acoustic see something that makes me think of to us the island pidgin for several Helen and I had our son. strings, and vocals that had texture and you, RIP Stephen, my friend. words and phrases such as “party” and Steve was very civic minded. He “I’m gonna kick you in the mouth.” I and Denny Wendell and I were on forget the island translation for those a committee to promote passage of undoubtedly helpful phrases, but I told a Lakewood Schools levy. We heard Steve that I had just read Theroux’s that there was some organized opposi- account of the etymology of “pisupo,” tion and decided to take direct action. which corresponded with Steve’s Under the cover of night, we drove to account. The first canned food to a printing company we believed was reach the happy islands was pea soup, being used by the opposition group. which was not well received. The sec- We made a daring foray into the firm’s ond, however, was canned corned beef, dumpster, emerging with a wad of which was an immediate and lasting flyers, still wet with ink. The levy com- When I heard Steve Davis Had Died hit. But since it came in the same sort mittee was thus able to counter points by Chris Eck like old friends already!” And he said, of can as pea soup, corned beef became made against the levy in advance. When I heard Steve Davis had “Oh, I come in here every day for known as pisupo. Actual pea soup, pre- The levy passed. Denny had the died, I looked through my recent calls lunch. She knows me.” For 15 straight sumably, was forgotten. best line regarding this daring episode. and realized that probably 70% of the years, our running discussions around “Improbable, but true,” is a good Asked about his role in, Denny replied calls I made or received in the last few noon on any given day included what descriptor for Stephen M. Davis, whom tersely, “Special ops.” months were from Steve. And it’s liter- he had for lunch at that restaurant that we lost on December 2 in the already- Steve was also involved in city ally been like that for decades. day. One time I called him from that horrible year of 2020. I met him when government, serving on several city We met through work in 1998 and restaurant and said, “Hey, I’m here I worked in the publications office charter commissions. I began referring became fast personal friends. How and it’s noon. Where are you?” and he at Case Western Reserve in the mid- to him as Citizen Davis, a sobriquet could you not be Steve’s friend? So joy- replied, “Aw, I just left there! Sorry I 1980s. He was a print sales rep for that spread via my children. ful and so clever, always willing to talk missed you!” Sherman Litho.. A job offer at William & Mary through anything under the sun just We literally dragged that nonsense That was the start of our friend- caused us to leave Lakewood in 2004. for the exercise of doing so. out for the last 15 years. ship. We soon discovered that we Steve hosted a big goodbye party for us I enjoyed our calls so much that I I’m sure he shared inside jokes and lived a few blocks from each other in at his house. It was an affair of note, regularly answered the phone even if I long-running threads in conversations Lakewood — he, Ruthy and their kids and not just for the sheer good time was with other people. All my friends with all of his friends, and he often lived on Wyandotte while my wife had by all. Ken Warren, the direc- knew who Steve was, and most of them cross-pollinated our discussions with Helen and I lived on Robinwood with tor of the Lakewood Library, met Jim caught snippets of our conversations inside jokes he had with others. “I was our kids. O’Bryan at the party and the two of over the years because it was just too talking to my friend Denny Wendell Our time together was most often them went on to found the Lakewood entertaining not to share the hilarity. one time…” Because I live in Akron, spent sitting on a porch or on “hoofs” Observer. With the assistance of Citi- It’s hard to adjust to knowing I only ever met or spoke to a hand- around Lakewood, wandering down zen Davis, of course. that no more calls, no more uproari- ful of his other friends and neighbors, the more obscure streets and pointing The past couple of days, I talked with ous laughter, no more clever turns of a but I know all their names and I still out interesting aspects of the vernacu- Jim O’Bryan about Steve, his life and phrase, no more random metaphysical remember and chuckle about many lar architecture. And always talking. the gaping hole he leaves in our world. discussions are coming. of their stories. Including Birdtown Steve was a world-class talker. “Don’t mourn, Joe,” Jim said. “Celebrate We talked about food, usually North, Pat Carroll. He had an enviable way of every moment we had with him.” when he’d call to tell me, “I’m driving My personal loss feels profound approaching complete strangers and It’s excellent advice and I sit here to my Heinen’s place.” At Heinen’s, they and cruel. I cannot imagine the total engaging them in conversation. I’m no trying to capture more improbable bring your groceries to your car in the volume of emptiness and grief and introvert, but Steve would easily begin truths about my friend. For one thing, drive through, and Steve had hassled sadness left in the wake of Steve’s sud- a chat with anyone standing nearby. he had an excellent sense of humor and the Heinen’s employees so much about den departure across his family and Improbably enough, Steve was uneasy laughed easily, but had no patience making sure he got a prime number the whole crazy cast of characters he when it came to anything like public for standard jokes of the setup-and- for the lineup that eventually, he didn’t included in his life, and I will miss speaking. His reticence in addressing punchline variety. have to ask. I like to imagine they’d see terribly the regular updates about his even an ultra-friendly crowd under One of the commonest things that him walking toward the door and say, children and grandchildren, who he very informal conditions surprised me. has gone on inside my head for decades “Prime number guy is here!” loved, and loved screwing with. We found out early in our friend- is a mental note that “I’ll have to men- Maybe 15 years ago we had lunch My deepest sympathies to Ruthy and ship that we were closely in accord in tion that to Steve Davis.” at a restaurant near Akron. He’d never the kids. Thank you so much for sharing terms of musical taste, politics, food He’s been gone less than a week been there before but he was so friendly your Steve with the world. It is a vastly less and beverage preferences and so on. and I’ve caught myself thinking that and open that he started joking around interesting place without him in it. We were both big fans of bluegrass twice already. with the waitress. I said to him, “You’re

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Foodwood Players On Madison Returns With A Pop Up Menu by Anthony Romano tive Chef at Players, Anthony updated If you are from Lakewood, you no the location, but the spirit of Players doubt recall the iconic neon Players lives on at Sarita. As the longest ten- sign at the corner of Belle and Madi- ured chef in Lakewood, he has seen son. For years, Players on Madison food trends change and has always was a staple west-side eatery, offering kept an ear to his customers. So now an eclectic mix of traditional Italian he’s bringing back “Create Your Own and New American fare. Even though Pizza and Pasta.” This Players “Pop the specials changed daily, and a new Up” menu has all the familiar pizza menu was penned every few months, and single serving pasta options, and a “Create Your Own Pizza and Pasta” great value Family Pack as well. Avail- was always offered. able for dine-in, pickup, and delivery, When Anthony Romano took Tuesday-Sunday, for a limited time. ownership of Players in 2015, it For more information, visit their web- brought an end to the Players era--but site, www.sarita-restaurant.com. not entirely. After 16 years as Execu-

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Facts about the Madison Lakewood Public Library’s Madison Branch To Branch: • The purpose of the Lakewood Undergo Historic Renovation Public Library is to serve people of all ages, walks-of-life, and interests by continued from page 1 selecting, organizing, preserving and renovation in 2021. The renovation making records of human experience, will restore the original architectural knowledge, ideas, information, insight charm of the “little library,” nestled in and values widely accessible. Lakewood’s vibrant Birdtown neigh- • The Lakewood Public Library is borhood, while ensuring the Branch consistently ranked among the best in remains responsive to community the nation, competing with large insti- needs for generations to come. tutions far outside its weight class. Yet, The Lakewood Public Library has the Library remains proud of its strong been proud to serve the Lakewood local connections, taking seriously its community with its two branch loca- responsibility to be responsive to the tions, Main and Madison, for over 100 needs of the Lakewood community. years. The Library opened its doors on • The Madison Branch serves May 19, 1916 with only 10,000 books Madison Branch Children’s Room. 3rd and 4th grade students from St. Hedwig everyone—circulating more children’s to offer the burgeoning streetcar com- School listen to a story, 1966 books than adult books and provid- munity that built it. As the city grew, ing hours of Homework Help services, With only three modest renovations in cally significant building. Architectural so did the Library, adding thousands of meeting space for recovery groups and its nearly 100-year existence, Library renderings call for updating building volumes of materials to serve the needs a welcoming and safe space for newly Trustees seek to invest in a renovation of systems for the 21st century—improv- of patrons who flocked to Lakewood. arrived citizens. In 1921, a branch library on Madi- this vital community asset. ing heating and cooling efficiency, Leaders Weigh in on the son Avenue was established to serve the In early spring 2018, Library staff addressing safety and ADA compliance, and Trustees sought community input and increasing usable square footage, all Renovations: city’s growing immigrant population From James Crawford, Lakewood to inform the renovation. Forty Library while maintaining the building’s exist- and to provide library resources within Public Library Director: "For over patrons participated in a facilitated ing footprint. walking distance of every Lakewood ninety years, the Madison Branch has discussion about the Madison Branch’s Renovations will be financed by resident, a value of significant impor- successfully served the residents of biggest assets and challenges. The event reserve funds that the Library has tance to the Library then and now. Lakewood, especially the residents of was publicized on the Library’s web- accumulated from years of conserva- The small, brick building located near Birdtown. The Library is inviting the site and through social media. Patrons tive spending. Property taxes will not the corner of Madison and Clarence community's support in reinvesting also had an opportunity to complete increase as a result of this project nor Avenues has been home to the Madi- in the Madison Branch and ensuring an online or paper-and-pencil survey will taxpayers be asked to approve a son Branch since 1929, when Library its continuing service to the Lakewood about the Madison Branch and their levy on upcoming ballots. To date, Trustees purchased the property from community." preferences for its renovation. Com- proposed renovation plans have been the City of Lakewood for $1.00. From Judy Grzybowski, Man- munity feedback was shared with approved by Mayor George and her Adding to the value of the Madison ager, Madison Branch: "It is time. We HBM, the architectural firm leading cabinet, City Council, and the City’s Branch is its significance as a Walker & have been talking about this project the renovation. Planning Commission and Architec- Weeks building. Many may know this and planning for years. We are not the Proposed renovations of the Madi- tural Board of Review. architectural firm for their involve- Main Library and we won't become it son Branch will maintain its beloved The Library’s goal is to minimize ment in Carnegie Libraries as well as the after the restoration. We are the "little neighborhood feel, while improving the service disruption during renovation. construction of Severance Hall, in Cleve- library" that could and can. Madison efficiency and usability of an histori- While the physical Branch location land’s University Circle neighborhood. Avenue is flourishing and we want to will be closed, patrons will be able to be part of its development." access print and electronic materials in From William C, Lakewood an alternate location, 13427 Madison homeowner and founding member of Avenue, during regular business hours Westside Agnostics, which meets in the (currently Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 auditorium and conference rooms of a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). The Library has also the Madison Branch: "It is inconceivable recently purchased Chromebooks for to me that the growth and overwhelm- patrons to use in both Branch locations. ing success of our Westside Agnostic AA Renovation of the Madison Branch movement would have happened with- will strengthen the Library’s century- out the amazing friendship, support, long tradition of excellence and service and cooperation (tolerance!) of the to the community, ensuring the Branch Madison Branch staff, Lakewood Police remains a public fixture for generations Security, and the careful attention to to come. To learn more about the reno- our unique needs by Branch Manager, vation or make a donation to support Judy Grzybowski." the Library’s capital investment visit Lakewood Public Library Madison Branch, 1929 lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/madison.

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Lakewood Is Art© Twenty Twenty Twenty : Reviews Of Recent Releases By Local Bands, Pt. 110 by Buzz Kompier the plot. Side 1 ends with “Little Green really wanted to put it in the article this Is it to imply that he’s the dark and mys- Cross,” a two- part suite (Spektor’s coun- week instead of the album art, but cooler terious one of the group?) A good record. Red Devil Ryders - Pour Me try rock is the first half, Luckfield’s power heads prevailed (and the more I look at 4/5 Another One - Just Because Records - pop is the second) that’s probably the it, the better it gets– why does Spektor (justbecauserecords.bandcamp. 11 songs - LP, digital best song about legal weed that I’ve ever have some of his previous records with com) In a time when shows were a thing heard. It also ends with some backwards him? (Ricky Hell and Queen Of Hell… people could go to, I think I probably guitar, a nice nod to the “Crowley 666” never realized how much Hell is in Adam Are you a local-ish band? Do you brought more of my friends to see Red days. Side 2 is mostly devoted to the dark Spektor’s musical life) And he’s got his have a record out? Email vaguelythreat- Devil Ryders than maybe any other aftermath of touring– “Soaked Blunt clarinet, which is good since a Jim Davis [email protected] or send it directly to band. Sure, that’s partially because for a Blues” and “Wings On Monday” each performance might break out at any sec- the Observer: PO Box 770203, Lakewood, while they seemed to be on every show, find their respective protagonist feeling ond. Not to rant and rave at the end here OH 44107. but also they’re a reliably decent and as though they lack purpose now that about Adam in these pictures, but why is fun live band. I think this album brings they’re off the road, which they compen- he shrouded in shadow in most of them? that sense of fun and decency to the sate for by getting trashed. “Bon Soirée,” recorded medium. I wasn’t quite sold like a few of the other tracks that feature On Display At The Root: on first listen (other than to sigh with piano on this record, finds the Ryders relief that there weren’t any songs like sounding a bit like The Cowboys (that’s “Spicy Boys” on this one, which, sure, is the modern Indiana band, not the one A Scope Into The Sacred a good first song of the live set, but not Mark Eitzel was in) and also lyrically has something I ever wanna listen to out- a bit of “Hasta Mañana Monsieur” by side of that context), but a few listens in Sparks in there. I like to think of it and its and I kinda started picking up on some follow-up, “Fronto Leafs (While Johnny themes and you know what? I think this Sleeps),” as being slices of tour life recalled is a really good album. It kicks off with in the drunken haze that’s sure to follow the glammy power pop stomp of “Cana- “Wings On Monday,” “Bon Soirée” in dian Nights” (which I believe finds Adam particular. “Fronto Leafs” also features Spektor and Carter Luckfield trading off the fade out, semi-coherent chatter, fade verses on lead vocals and also features back in trick from I’m pretty sure a cou- the excellent descriptive phrase “lookin’ ple Mott The Hoople songs. “Post-Tour murdered out”) and keeps up from there. Blues” is exactly what it sounds like, a Perhaps I’m reading into this too much musing on the relief of being home versus as reviewers sometimes do (I once read the excitement of being on the road– a that “Blood Visions” is a concept album real ambivalent state, it seems. I’ve had at about a murderer, which I’ll believe when least a brief conversation with Carter in Jay Reatard comes back from the dead the past about what the Brinsley Schwarz to tell me so), but this, to my ears, is an album “Nervous On The Road” means album about touring and about life in the to him and in some ways this record has immediate aftermath of touring, which the same feeling in places. I’m always a has a poignant place in a world where no sucker for when songs speed up “Free one is touring. The first two tracks defi- Bird” style and of course they got me nitely have a vibe of “the excitement of with this one too. The album closes with the tour.” I wanted to hate “Mullet Song” “Hurricane,” which is an upbeat cheery Artist Heather Hansen with her masterpiece. on principle, but it’s funny enough that rocker to end on, but even this one seems by Nicole Nazario reflect on how life force, no matter its it works. Perhaps it’s really about tour- a bit melancholy in the wake of some of As a human in Western society, I shape or form, is able to perceive and induced paranoia. “Sad Day For BBQ” the previous tracks. Maybe I’ve made up have observed my tendency to fall into feel. is a tribute to someone named Melvin, my own story for what this album is, but the superiority-inferiority trap. The Heather uses found materials, who the album is also dedicated to, and hey, it worked for me. The photo of the notion that some beings are inferior such as recycled canvases, paint from is appropriately somber without losing band on the insert is good enough that I or superior to other beings ignores the garage sales, driftwood, and forest universal intelligence that animates gifts, for her creations. Her inspira- all life. It is a notion that has caused tion comes from nature and her work humans and all sentient beings harm invites us to recognize the sacredness and continues to do so. of all things. Her art is being displayed Heather Hansen’s art is a beautiful and sold at the Root Cafe during the reminder of how all beings possess a month of December. I welcome you sacred intelligence. Her paintings enti- to visit, explore, and experience how tled "Bugs Can Fall in Love," "Everyone these creations speak to you. Was a Baby Once," and "Bugs Can Nicole Nazario is a fellow human. Believe in God" encourage viewers to

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Lakewood Is Alive Lakewood Year In Review 2020 by Matt Kuhns appearance on Detroit Ave was oddly So much has happened this year, fitting with Lakewood’s 2020 cam- it’s baffling. The following flashbacks paign season (see below). (and a few updates) are just a sampling. Accessible Halloween. Many New government. Mayor George events canceled because of the pan- and council members Neff and demic, while others have adapted, Shachner were only sworn in at the some in ways worth thinking about in beginning of January, and Kepple only future. Some households’ experiments appointed 10 months ago. What a first Big fire seen from Lakewood. with “contactless” trick-or-treating, year on the job. it’s fair to say, driven by solidarity with for example, may have made 2020 the Big fire in Rocky River. The huge nationwide protests after George Floyd most accessible Halloween ever for fire just across the river, on Feb. 23, was killed. Local electeds nonetheless those with physical challenges, in this destroyed in-progress condos. An concurred with the assertion that rac- city of front porch steps. explosion even flung debris across the ism is a public health crisis, and have A year off from electioneer- freeway. The site is currently leveled responded with e.g. scrutiny of police ing. America’s general election was and empty; investigation has not deter- procedures, and appointment of a anxiety inducing, obscenely expen- mined a cause. diverse anti-racism task force. sive, and turnout record-setting. But Coin shortage. People remember Diner out, Superscript In. COVID- within Lakewood it was an oddly quiet the shutdown, in late winter, but a lot 19 has not spared Lakewood households autumn. Various factors, the pandemic happened within that period. Exam- or businesses. Government, institu- chief among them, made 2020 a strange ple: coins were in such short supply tions and residents have so far kept a lot respite after several years when ballot at one point, that one Lakewood bank measures and fierce local elections kept could give change for about three dol- phones and doorbells ringing every lars, max. year, even or odd. “One Lakewood Place” is can- We are (still) in this together. Stay celed. In early April the developer and safe everyone. the City decided not to move forward Lakewood resident Matt Kuhns is with the proposed development on Lakewood Holespital, formerly called a freelance graphic designer, and occa- the former Lakewood Hospital site, “One Lakewood Plaza.” sional author. cleared and remediated at city expense, after all. The city has since negotiated running, or at least limping toward an a settlement, in the interest of permit- “other side.” On Detroit, John’s Diner ting discussions with a new developer closed up and won’t reopen, but Cilan- unencumbered. tro will move in; on Madison, comic The 2020 Primary. A mess. By the store Superscript opened in July and is time a month of pandemic-shutdown still going. overtime postal voting concluded Pyke Park. The unofficial “St. DedicationBY of Pyke THE Park named TIME after YOU FINISH in mid-April, hardly anyone really Charles Green” north of downtown LakewoodBY suffragist THE Bernice Pyke.TIME YOU FINISH noticed. For what it’s worth Joe Biden is an official city park, as of August, READING THIS, YOU’LL BE won a landslide first-place finish in named for Lakewood suffragist Ber- READING THIS, YOU’LL BE Lakewood, perhaps not surprising nice Pyke. 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