Thank You Lakewoodites Thank You Lakewood! Port Providing the Students of Lakewood the Best Opportunities and Education Possible
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“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” - ― Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina Free – Take One! Please Patronize Our Advertisers! Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Written And Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 9, Issue 10, May 15, 2013 Lakewood Board Of Education Says: Thank You Lakewoodites Thank you Lakewood! port providing the students of Lakewood the best opportunities and education possible. On behalf of the Lakewood Board of Edu- The support of many people and organiza- cation, I would like to thank Lakewoodites for tions was critical to the levy’s success. Thank once again showing that our City values pub- you to the levy committee members and to the lic education and understands the connection individuals and organizations who endorsed between strong schools and a strong commu- the levy. The organizations include Lakewood nity by passing our operating levy. City Council, Lakewood Chamber of Com- The funds generated from this levy will fill merce, LakewoodAlive, League of Women Voters, the gap created by reductions in state funding Lakewood Observer, Lakewood Teachers Associa- and enable us to keep classroom sizes smaller tion, OAPSE Union Local 129, Lakewood Council by ensuring the appropriate staffing level of PTAs, all Lakewood Schools PTOs & PTAs, throughout the District; upgrade technology Lakewood Alumni Foundation, Lakewood Early and add new instructional tools and materials; Childhood PTA, Lakewood Democratic Club and and build upon the outstanding programs that the Sun Post-Herald. allow our students to be successful, engaged From our students, staff, administration and citizens of our world. the Board, We are truly fortunate to be part of a town Thank You Lakewood! that lifts up its youth and are grateful that even Edward Favre in difficult times our residents step up to sup- President, Lakewood Board of Education photo by, Joshua McLaughlin,©2013, Studio 22 Photography - www.s22p.com Boys Tennis Captures WSC Title straight set win. The Rangers Check the LO out online to see more photos and videos of Old finished unbeaten in the WSC 765 and other things in and around Lakewood. Isn’t it time you and completed their regular sea- joined? http://lakewoodobserver.com. son with a 13-4 record. The senior laden team was Old 765 Barreling led by Seniors Chris Richardson and Chris Brinich. Richardson, Through Lakewood a four year starter and stellar 3 by Jim O’Bryan sport athlete at Lakewood, did This past Sunday, Mother’s an outstanding job at the very Day, Nickle Plate Railroad’s #765 demanding first singles position. roared, whistled and ran through He is currently 15-7 on the year. Lakewood on a round trip from Chris Brinich leads the team out east to the Bellevue Train in wins with a sparkling 20-3 Museum. Many Lakewoodites record. Third singles, senior including Craig Lovejoy, sent in The WSC Champion Lakewood Tennis Team. They have now won Dan Mezin, went unbeaten in photos and videos, you can check 3 of their past 4 league titles. the WSC and won the third them out in our photoblogs, and by Chris Johnson league. Seniors Chris Brinich singles title at the West Shore on the “Deck.” The Lakewood Tennis team and Dan Mezin won in straight Conference Tournament. The finished off their finest year in sets at second and third singles, first doubles team of freshman 9th Annual "Hair Of The Dog" the past half a century by beating respectively. The second doubles Frank Figueiredo and senior team of senior Matt Carlson and Alex Northrop won several key Fundraiser Rocky River 3-2 and claiming by Kate Coghlan the West Shore Conference Title junior Colin Levis dominated matches and the second doubles It’s time for an evening outright in their first year in the from start to finish in their team of senior Matt Carlson and filled with DJ entertainment, Colin Levis came on strong late open bar drinks, appetizers in the season to help propel the and fantastic raffle baskets, all LHS Academic Challenge Rangers to the league title. while helping our furry friends! During the season, the Team Headed To Nationals The Citizens Committee for Rangers claimed second place by Christine Gordillo Team advisers and LHS the Lakewood Animal Shel- in the Avon Lake Doubles Tour- The Lakewood High Math teachers Bob Sedlak and ter (CCLAS) is sponsoring its nament and won the WSC School Academic Challenge Peter Petto resurrected the team ninth annual ‘Hair of the Dog’ Tournament Championship. team will test its factual knowl- this year after a two-year hiatus Happy Hour and Silent Auction When: Thursday, May 23 Key wins during the season edge against the best in the of the club at LHS. In addition on Thursday, May 23. from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. included a tight 3-2 win over nation when it travels to Wash- to the conference weekly round- As always, 100% of the Where: Around the former LEL nemesis Shaker ington, D.C. May 31 - June 2 robin play held in February and proceeds will benefit the ani- Corner, 18616 Detroit Ave, Heights and a 3-2 win over the to compete in the 31st annual March, the team’s three seniors mals in the community of Lakewood Lorain County Champions National Academic Champi- competed on the WEWS-TV5 Lakewood and allow us to con- Admission: $25 per per- Lake Ridge. For the senior class, onship tournament. The team Academic Challenge show that tinue our low-cost spay and son (includes open bar and this caps off a four year run that qualified for the national con- aired in February. neuter program. appetizers) saw Lakewood capture 3 out of 4 test as a result of its undefeated Team members headed Here are the detail you Every year generous league titles, 2 of which were in regular season victories in its off to Washington are: seniors need to know to be a part of the Northeast Ohio Conference. eight-team West Shore league. continued on page 10 this awesome event! continued on page 10 Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 9, Issue 10 May 15, 2013 Lakewood Observer Images from the Lakewood Observers For the past decade the Lakewood Observer has been compiling a library of great images taken by some of the best known photographers in and around Lakewood, Ohio. Names like Warren, Morgan, Ivor and 40 others have taken the time to start photo blogs on the Lakewood Observer website. Together we tell a visual story of life in and around Lakewood.On the photo by Jim O’Bryan Deck we have another great mosh pit of words, images, videos, music, poetry and conversation. Stop by and check it photo by Craig Lovejoy, Low Level Ariel Photogrpahy Keep up-to-date with the baby bald out today. eagle in “Baby Eagle Update” and Flora More photos of Old 765 coming through Lakewood and many other events for you to and Fauna threads on the “Deck.” check out and enjoy. (47 photos) (156 photos, more added weekly) photo by Chris Slomka photo by Billy Delfs Even larger stories like the rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus. (176 photos) Community events like the LEAF Humus and Plant Sale. (12 photos) photo by Peter Grossetti Wonderful gardens and views from around Lakewood. 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