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Volume 3, Issue 19, September 18, 2007 Marathon Man Saves The Day by Tim Kanak was innate to him. “People have been her purse back and allowed her to go the situation, the Lakewood tradi- coming in and just shaking my hand. through the car to retrieve the rest of tion of citizens helping each other will On Tuesday, September 11, a young It really makes you feel good for get- her purse’s contents, which the suspect always triumph over the chaos making woman was mugged in front of Madi- ting involved. The young lady didn’t had dumped on the floor. The victim of atomized individuals, from atomiz- son Park. It happened just before 10 deserve that to happen.” also stated that an AT&T work van ing places both urban an exurban. So, a.m. in the morning on an otherwise The victim couldn’t have been pulled over and asked if she was ok. for all the would-be criminals coming dismal day. Six years after 9/11, vio- happier. “I thanked him (Rob) pro- “Which way did they go,” asked the to Lakewood, I suggest you go some- lence still occurs daily. Unfortunately fusely and bought him a case of beer,” unknown driver. where else. If you come to Lakewood for the victim and the suspect, on this said the victim in appreciation. She This whole situation just goes to looking for trouble, trouble will find day it occurred in Lakewood. was also elated that the police brought show that in this city, no matter what you instead. A young black male, in his early 20’s, approached the victim, who asked not to be identified, knocked her to Colleen Wing: Party Person Hopes to Bring the ground, yanked her purse off of her arm and fled. “The guy just ran Business Sense and Community Bond to City Council up behind me, totally catching me by Kenneth Warren off guard,” stated the victim. But in in part on an analysis of Ken Black- bowl, play cards or scrapbook,” explains Lakewood, where population den- well’s showing in a past primary. Wing, hoping to convey the depth of sity makes for more eyes on the street, “Ken won 3B, 3D in the Primary her interest in governance and politics. few such transgressions in public view not the General as well as 3 other pre- By paying attention to budget hearings will go unnoticed. Luckily for the vic- cincts,” says Wing. “That showed to and attending City Council meetings tim, Rob Lindenbrg, owner of Rob’s me that people wanted change and regularly, Wing demonstrates credibil- Lakewood Marathon & Hitch was leadership within the Party. I have ity and seriousness in her approach to watching the incident go down just worked within the Republican Party to matters finance and governance. across the street. He and a buddy were encourage our focus on fiscal respon- “Isn’t the first thing you do, when having their morning coffee just before sibility and demanding accountability you are look for a job is research the he sprung into action. to our elected officials. I supported Ken company?” asks Wing, slightly incred- While his pal called the police, because of his fiscal issues.” ulous that people can run and get Rob jumped in his truck and chased With a focus on people and effec- elected to council without ever a City after the suspect, who fled with two tive action, Wing recognizes the pitfalls Council meeting. “Now, I have no other males in the getaway vehicle. of party politics, too. “The Party has authority to get past the wall,” says The chase took the crooks and the hero lost its focus and we spend our time Wing, whose ride on “the rollercoaster through several Lakewood streets, fighting with each other and not get- of such issues as the West Nile Spray- with citizens unaware. They darted up “I’ve always been a party person,” ting anything done - much like council ing, The West End Project, The Streets Madison Avenue, through Clifton Park, says Republican Colleen Wing, who and the administration to some extent- Plan(s), Income tax increase, The Grow into Rocky River and back. The police is running for the Ward Three Seat to I recognize that is not what people vote Lakewood Report, CitiStat and count- joined in, about six cars, and eventually be vacated by Robert Seelie. Currently for and definitely not what they want less others” has inspired her run. cornered the suspect and accomplices Wing serves on the State Central Com- from government, it’s about people not with a standard police tactical move. mittee of the Ohio Republican Party, a party. That is extremely important to continued on page 11 ... The hero, Lindenberg, was blown position she will need to surrender if me.” away by the voracity of the suspect. elected. To be sure, a portion of Wing’s In an effort to economize and gen- In This Issue “This is just ridiculous. How do you no-nonsense perspective on politi- erate value for taxpayers, Wing sees just do this in this town during broad cal process has been developed in the outsourcing some government services News & Events...... 2 daylight,” asked Lindenberg. “As I Republican Party’s organization. as a strategy worth considering. “If we began chasing them, they tried ditch- “Everybody knows government’s can save money by outsourcing some City Council...... 4 ing me, waving a gun at me, and then inefficient. Let’s not pretend,” Wing of our current services to provide more Lakewood City News ...... 5-7 eventually, when the LPD took over the states firmly. Precisely because she is police, we have to look at that option,” chase, they gave up. They had no where not tethered to a job with Cuyahoga says Wing. Lakewood Library...... 8-9 to go.” The victim is just so thankful that County nor aligned with the Demo- “Safety is paramount in ensuring a someone did something. “I can’t believe cratic Party, Wing sees herself providing secure future,” according to Wing who Lakewood Opinion...... 10 it. Everything happened so quickly. That important balance and representa- believes the Police Department can be Schools & Sports...... 12-14 guy was awesome,” said the victim. “If it tion to Lakewood’s City Council. “I’m fully funded through current revenue. wasn’t for him, they would not have been not in this for a dude or a job,” Wing Wing trusts that her Republican Arts & Entertainement...... 15 caught 100%,” she continued. smiles, conveying a wry and practical Party experience and commitment Lindenberg was quick to suggest sense of the values that inspire her to to local government mean that she is Lakewood Perspective...... 17 that more people should look out for serve in a representative capacity. ready and highly skilled for the inevi- Minding The Issues...... 18 each other in our city. “How anyone “Local Government should not be table negotiations that occur in the could just sit around and watch things a jobs program. We can run our city political process of municipal gover- Pulse of The City...... 19 occur and do nothing is simply crazy.” government like we would our home. nance. He believes citizens should step up. Cover essential needs first, budget “I sat through forty hours of budget Chef Geoff...... 20 “At least someone cares enough to go accordingly and have savings available hearings pregnant with Nathan,” says Mayoral Debate...... 21-24 the extra yard to look after one of our for a rainy day.” Having studied the Wing, confident six years of attending own,” he continued. Lindenberg was voting patterns of Ward 3, she knows Lakewood City Council meetings has Real Estate ...... 26-27 thrilled to have been receiving so much where she can expect to do well with helped to prepare her for the challenge praise for something that, seemingly, a message of fiscal responsibility, based of representing Ward Three. “I don’t Classifieds...... 28

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Lakewood Residents - Save The Date!: Light Up Lakewood Holiday Celebration Is November 30, 2007 by Mary Anne Crampton Claus and many other festive elements On Friday evening, November will make the evening memorable. 30, Lakewood’s downtown business Mark your calendars now for this district will become an old-fashioned evening spectacular, which is sure to main street for Light Up Lakewood, a become an annual holiday tradition festive holiday kick-off and tree light- for the Lakewood community. If your ing ceremony. Lakewood residents will business is interested in becoming a join friends and neighbors for enter- sponsor of Light Up Lakewood contact tainment, holiday activities, shopping, Mary Anne Crampton, executive direc- Summer Reading Club 2007 refreshments and good cheer. A tree tor of Lakewood Community Partners, lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa Inc. (LCPI) at [email protected]. During Team Read, Lakewood Public Library’s 2007 Summer Reading Club, Jack Winn won a giant paper mache baseball autographed by 163 kids who completed either 30 books or 30 hours of reading this summer at Main Library. Prizes were Lakewood Early Childhood PTAHosts awarded from both Main Library and Madison Branch, including 16 $20 gift certificates to Borders sponsored by The Friends of LPL and 22 sports t-shirts and toys School Board Candidates Forum donated by area colleges and universities. by Jill Carson promote the welfare of children and families community-wide. Recovery International Is Lakewood Early Childhood PTA All candidates have been invited hosts School Board Candidates Forum to participate. This program is open to The Lakewood Early Childhood the public. On The Move PTA will host a School Board Can- by Fred Weller Hall on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. didates Forum, Monday, September Recovery International is a non- 24th, at Taft Elementary School’s gym- Recovery International (formerly profit peer-to-peer self-help mental nasium. The forum will begin at 7:45 Recovery, Inc.), a mental health sup- health program founded in 1937 by pm and last one hour. Your Independent Source for Lakewood News & Opinion port group program active in Lakewood Chicago psychiatrist Abraham Low, This program will allow Lakewood for over 45 years, is pleased to announce M.D. Participants at Recovery meet- Early Childhood PTA members and The LAKEWOOD OBSERVER is pub- lished biweekly by Lakewood Observer, a change of location for the Young Adults ings learn cognitive/behavioral coping the public to meet the candidates for Inc., 14900 Detroit Avenue, Suite 309, meeting. As of Wednesday, September 5, tools and life skills to help them deal the Lakewood Board of Education and Lakewood, OH 44107. with temperamental behaviors, ner- the Young Adults Recovery Group (ages hear their views on issues facing the 216.228.7223 18-35) which has been meeting at Faith vous symptoms and fears. Recovery Lakewood City Schools. Each candi- Presbyterian Church will begin to meet is an international program with 600 date will make a short presentation and Copyright 2006 Lakewood Observer, Inc. in Room 208 of Lakewood Presbyterian weekly meetings in North America, respond to questions that have been Church, 14502 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood Ireland, the United Kingdom, Israel All rights reserved. Any reproduction is submitted by Lakewood Early Child- forbidden without written permission. at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. and India. There are 31 Recovery Inter- hood PTA members. Publisher Those over 35 are welcome to national meetings in northeast Ohio. The Lakewood Early Childhood Jim O’Bryan attend the regular Recovery Inter- Additional information about the pro- PTA is part of the local, state and Editors in CHief national group which also meets at gram is available at www.neorecovery. national PTA. It is not affiliated with Heidi Hilty & Dan Slife Lakewood Presbyterian in Lawther org or by calling (216) 267-1674. any one school; but instead, strives to ADVERTISING 216.228.7223 Advisory Board Bret Callentine Kenneth Warren Jill Carson Lakewood Retailers Promotional Opportunity! Steve Davis Mary Anne Crampton Heidi Hilty Joe DeAngelo by Mary Anne Crampton checks program. Certifichecks, which and Lakewood Community Progress D.L. Meckes Dawn DeFreeze Dan Ott Ryan Demro All Lakewood merchants are function like a cashier’s check, will be Inc. are subsidizing administrative fees Jeff Endress Mike Deneen first offered for sale at the commu- and start-up costs. Jeff Endress encouraged to start considering how Editorial Board nity-wide November 30th Light Up Light Up Lakewood weekend is Ed Fitzgerald they would like to participate during Emily Hilty Maggie Fraley Light Up Lakewood activities, Nov. Lakewood event and will be redeemable the ideal time for local retailers to plan Vincent O’Keefe Mayor Tom George at any registered Lakewood business. special promotions aimed at entic- Kim Paras John Guscott 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. Main Street Joe Rafidi Bob Ignizio Lakewood and LakewoodAlive are This is not a fundraiser. There are no ing holiday shoppers to spend at your Heather Ramsey Naila Jones collaborating to encourage residents fees for either the merchant or the pur- businesses. In November, the Light Karen Schwartz Tim Kanak Beth Voicik and visitors to shop and play chaser of Certifichecks. Up Lakewood committee will be Eve Klodnik Because the Certifichecks program compiling a program of local retail Webmasters Amy Klomfus throughout Lakewood throughout the Nancy Lineburgh facilitates local economic activity, promotions for publication in the D.L. Meckes weekend. Rami Daud Val Mechenbier On November 30th, Light Up making a significant impact on local news media and distribution at the Dan Ott Carrie Myers shopping revenues, LakewoodAlive Friday evening kick-off event. Light Robert Niery Lakewood will be launching a Certifi- Photography John Parsons Up Lakewood committee represen- Joe Ott Paula Reed Lakewood Chamber Hosts tatives will be contacting retailers Gary Rice Gary Rice directly in October with detailed Production Patty Ryan Brian Simko Todd Shapiro Political Happy Hour information about Certifichecks and Andy Tabor by Patty Ryan to each of the three mayoral candidates requesting information on planned Contributing Jeannie Votypka Kenneth Warren discuss why he should be Lakewood’s promotional activities. Writers David Anderson Carrie Weiland Who says fun and politics don’t next Mayor! The LakewoodAlive website, Stan Austin Jason Weiner mix? The Lakewood Chamber of Networking starts at 5:30 and the www.lakewoodalive.com will be post- Linda Beebe Fred Weller Kris William ing details and response forms. In the Gordon Brumm Commerce is hosting a Business After candidates begin their talk promptly at Tom Bullock Martha Wood Hours at the Winking Lizard, 14018 6:00 p.m. Appetizers are free and a cash meantime, please do not hesitate to The views and opinions expressed in this Detroit Avenue, on Wednesday, Sep- bar is available. For more information, contact retail committee chair, Paula publication do not necessarily reflect the tember 26th from 5:30 -8:00 p.m. Join contact the Lakewood Chamber of Reed, at [email protected] , or Mary views and opinions of the publisher and staff. us for some great appetizers and listen Commerce at 216-226-2900. Anne Crampton at macrampton@lcpi. org for more information. Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com September 18, 2007 The Lakewood Observer Page 

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garner a second and failed. ago.” Although this is a paraphrase of Sikes In ‘08 All cities are required to submit Ronald Reagan’s closing debate ques- a tax budget resolution to the County tion in the 1980 presidential campaign Stan Austin Auditor annually. This is a projec- it is also the same slogan used by may- City Council Reporter tion of expenditures and revenues for oral hopefuls Ryan Demro and Edward the political world having the year Lakewood High School astronomy the upcoming year. Finance Director Fitzgerald (at large). It was eventually of an election follow your name is gen- teacher. Judy Gallo of Edgewater Drive Jennifer Pae submitted the resolution discovered that no mayoral hopefuls erally a campaign slogan. For Michelle and announced congressional candi- which called for no increase in prop- distributed the literature. Sikes ’08 is the year for the Olympics date Rosemary Palmer also spoke out erty taxes. Some campaigns for the above and the destination is Beijing. Nickie in favor of the resolution. Local elections can raise the tempo seats have focused on crime as an issue Antonio (at large) and Mayor Thomas Council members voted in favor and temperature of public discourse. and have linked crime in Lakewood to George submitted a resolution hon- of it with Ryan Demro (ward two) Sometimes campaigning can move “Section 8 Residents.” This has become oring the Lakewood High graduate abstaining. from strictly campaign events into pub- political shorthand for recipients of recognizing her participation in the Demro then read a letter to coun- lic meetings. Thus has been the nature housing vouchers. There are some who World Games in Osaka, Japan. She ran cil requesting that the rush hour of democracy in our country since its also think it is shorthand for blacks, or in the 5,000 meter run. Since Sikes was parking bans on Clifton Boulevard inception. The tempo, or pace, seems minorities. en route home when the September 4th be suspended for the duration of the to pick up several months before and One such person is Sabrina Otis resolution was passed her parents and water main construction project. He election. And, the temperature, at least of Elbur Avenue. In open citizen her former LHS coach Rick Ventura contends that residents trying to find as it is felt by some individuals seems comments after the regular business accepted on her behalf. The resolu- alternative on street parking are sty- to rise, also. meeting she indicated that at the last tion kicked off a week of celebrations mied if they can’t park on the south This fall will see an election for Public Safety Committee meeting she honoring Sikes who is also one of three side of the street under penalty of hav- mayor and the ward council seats. A heard comments such as “now, they’re Rhodes Scholars that Lakewood has ing their cars towed. George indicated couple of months ago, an unsigned in our city.” Otis asked, “Is this sup- produced. that prior to any large street project that piece of literature was circulated in posed to refer to blacks? You guys Antonio then offered a resolution the City Engineer and police anticipate stores and on porches encouraging running for council and mayor keep “calling on the United States Govern- and plan for traffic changes with the people to attend council meetings to referring to Section 8. This is not 1953 ment to commit to and develop a firm maintenance of safety being the first express praise or concerns. One sen- Birmingham, Alabama. This is 2007 strategy and timetable to begin the priority. Clifton, he said, poses addi- tence reads: “It is not too late to keep Lakewood.” orderly and comprehensive withdrawal tional temporary problems because of Lakewood the city we love!” Another Council President Robert Seelie of U.S. military personnel and bases the bus lanes. Michael Dever (at large) closing sentence reads: “Is Lakewood adjourned the meeting at 9:35. Go from Iraq.” She pointed out that the indicated that any traffic issues should better off now than it was four years Sikes in ’08! war has a direct effect on local com- be discussed in the Public Works munities and therefore it’s of prime Committee. Demro claimed that the interest to local governments. Mayor disruption constituted an emergency Bullock Forums Point Way to Build- George pointed out that Lakewood lost and made a motion to suspend the a serviceman due to the war. rules in order to vote on lifting the ban ing Neighborhood Safety in Ward 2 Speaking on behalf of the res- that evening. olution was Alton Yarian, retired The motion to suspend did not by Tom Bullock and Robert Niery “As a first step, I’m helping neighbors organize Block Watches and ‘Good Neighbor Associations’ on any street where there’s interest.” Block Watches can make crime- fighting more effective by partnering with police, and neighborhood asso- ciations can help resolve quality of life problems, said Bullock. “We’re adding tools to Lakewood’s problem-solving toolbox. We need to become part of the solution ourselves, since we can’t lean on the police to do everything,” said Bullock. “Prob- lem-solving is more effective when neighbors get involved.” More than 100 Lakewood residents Two residents who spoke at the participated in two recent neighbor- forum, Mara Manke and Carol Mason, hood safety forums to address crime, are leading such an effort on Lakeland noise, trash, and absentee landlords Avenue, and it has improved safety and and to keep Lakewood streets safe, resolved problems such as clutter and clean, and family friendly. The forums, middle-of-the-night noise. organized by Ward 2 City Council can- Neighbors can encourage a sense didate Tom Bullock, provided residents of ownership, pride in homes, and a chance to express their concerns, courtesy to others, said Bullock. hear answers from experts, and begin “By working as a neighborhood, to organize neighbors on their own we can make ‘safe, clean, and family- streets. friendly’ contagious,” said Bullock. “I’ve talked with thousands of A meeting for Block Watch leaders Ward 2 residents on their front porches, is planned for October 10, 7:00 p.m., and they’re looking for neighborhood- location TBA. See www.TomBullock- based solutions to crime, trash, noise, forLakewood.com. and absentee landlords,” said Bullock.

Article by The Lakewood Observer When I became Mayor four years ago, I knew that our most urgent areas to address were public safety and the quality of our housing stock. I initiated the Grow Lakewood report, which identified quality housing as a key issue for our city. I have been working hard to make sure Lakewood is known as “The City of Homes”, and we have made solid progress. We are delivering real results that are improving Lakewood neighborhoods. For information about the campaign or how to volunteer call: 440-962-3613 Paid for by Friends of Tom George, 1048 Homewood Drive Lakewood, Ohio 44107, Kathy Laino, Treasurer

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Diane Hope Helbig - Candidate For Lakewood City Council, Ward 3 also states that ‘an epidemic can be ters throughout the city. I was born in Columbus Ohio. I reversed, . . . by tinkering with the -reviewing, enforcing, and, where received a Bachelor of Science degree smallest details of the immediate envi- necessary, updating our housing in Social Science from Michigan State ronment.’ standards. University and my coaching certifica- In the book 212◦ The Extra Degree, As your Councilperson, I will tion from The Coach Training Alliance. the authors remind us that ‘seemingly work to ensure that all of us are work- I started my own professional coaching small things can make tremendous dif- ing together to create the changes we practice in 2006. ferences.’ seek – to revitalize a sense of commu- I moved to Cleveland in 1990 and I believe in both ideas, as well as nity throughout Lakewood. have owned a home in Lakewood since the Law of Attraction. Throughout my career I have 1995. We have two children getting an In addition to working together, honed skills and qualities I believe will outstanding education from Lakewood we can explore solutions like: make me a successful Councilperson. Public Schools. -setting an ordinance to treat They include: listening and prob- I have held Board positions for school playgrounds like parks with lem-solving, the ability to see things two area Chambers of Commerce. I opening and closing times. from several sides and therefore offer have been on the planning committee -establishing neighborhood watch unique solutions, strong intuitive for the Lakewood Relay for Life. I sit on programs throughout the city. skills and a genuine desire to help the Roosevelt PTA and will be doing -creating youth community cen- other people excel. the same for the Garfield PTSA. I am Diane Hope Helbig and I’m running for Lakewood City Coun- cil, Ward 3. I believe the issues facing Lakewood Democratic Club Endorses Lakewood are community cohesive- ness, security, and housing standards. I put community cohesiveness first Dangelo In Ward 3 City Council Race because I believe it is essential to solv- ing the security and housing standards Joe Dangelo for Council person in Ward 3, and as the President ing for working families from Congress issues. All of us – city government, city of the Kent State University College to the Courthouse and I am proud to employees, businesses, schools, and The Lakewood Democratic Democrats. Dangelo also worked as be a part of that,” Dangelo said. citizens – need to work together to Club endorsed Joe Dangelo in the an assistant for former Democratic Dangelo works as an Assistant rekindle the spirit of Lakewood. It is Lakewood City Council Race for National Committee Chairman Terry Medina County Prosecuting Attorney up to each of us to play a role. Ward 3 at its’ September 6th meeting McAuliffe and has worked on many and is a member of Lakewood Alive. In ‘The Tipping Point’, Malcolm at the Lakewood Women’s Pavilion. Democratic Campaigns. Dangelo has also received the endorse- Gladwell describes something called Dangelo’s Democratic credentials “As a life long Democrat, I am hon- ment of the Stonewall Democrats. the Broken Windows theory. ‘It (crime) include service as the Vice-President ored and humbled to have received the Dangelo said that if he is elected he can start with a broken window and of the Lakewood Democratic Club, endorsement of this great organization. will work to attack absentee landlords spread to an entire community.’ He as a Democratic Precinct Committee- The Democratic Party has been fight- who don’t take care of their proper- ties and don’t rent their properties to Support Proven Leadership for Lakewood: At the Winking Lizard Tavern responsible tenants. appetizers will be served and there will “The increasing crime and Join Ward 3 Council Candidate be a cash bar. For more information nuisance problem in Ward 3 and contact Mary Breiner: 216-221-6742 throughout Lakewood is a symptom of Mike Summers on September 20th the fact that we have not hammered the Suggested Contribution: absentee landlords and their tenants Members of the community are Ward 3 council seat, Mike has proven $25 for the first member of family who don’t respect their neighbors and invited to show their support for Ward time and time again his dedication to or household don’t care about Lakewood,” Dangelo 3 City Council Candidate Mike Sum- quality leadership in our community. $5 for each additional family or said. “If I am lucky enough to serve the mers this Thursday, September 20th Mike Summers is endorsed by household people of Ward 3 as their councilman, at the Winking Lizard Tavern, 14018 the Fraternal Order of Police, the Seniors: $20 Patrons: $50 absentee landlords and the tenants they Detroit Avenue. The event will run Lakewood Fire Fighters Association, Sponsors:$100 rent to who disrespect their neighbors from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Lakewood City Councilman Bob Seelie, Please make checks payable and will take notice.” Come prepared to engage in a dis- former Lakewood City Councilman mail to: Dangelo also wishes to work with cussion about Lakewood’s future. Mike and 3 term State Representative Mike Mike Summers for City Council the block watches that have sprung up brings leadership experience to the Skindell and former 4 term Mayor of 12511 Madison Ave around the ward. “I believe it is part of Ward 3 race unmatched by his competi- Lakewood Tony Sinagra. Lakewood, OH 44107 the job description for the next coun- tors. From his service on the Lakewood We ask you to show your support Interested in volunteering? Call cil person to help these block watch School board, the Grow Lakewood for proven leadership in these histori- Mike: 228-6905 or visit us www. programs in any way he or she can and Commission, to his present bid for the cally critical times. votemikesummers.com I will, whether it is funding, passing out fliers, or providing the cookies, I will be there,” Dangelo said. Dangelo promises also to be a coun- cilman who doesn’t only come around during election time. “Part of this job is being out there listening and learning what is on the minds of the people of Ward 3 even if I don’t like what is being said. A councilperson is oftentimes the most important politician in a resident’s life and I promise to be responsive to every resident’s concerns.” In the end Dangelo stated that he will work to bring the progressive values of the Lakewood Democratic Club to action for the citizens of Ward 3. “The members of the Lakewood Democratic Club have put their faith in me and I will do my best not to let them down.”

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Lakewood City News Lakewood Board Of Education Candidacy by Linda Beebe classes where we keep them quiet and in their seats and little more, are gone. I am pleased to announce that The community of Lakewood is also I am running again for a seat on the changing. I have heard this for the 35 Lakewood Board of Education because years I have lived here years and acknowl- I believe in community service and believe edge that it is true. Lakewood Schools that service to the children of a com- have increasing numbers of students with munity is highly important and highly challenges in their lives that many of us satisfying. I bring to the board continu- would find difficult to comprehend. ity, experience and commitment. However, if we are honest about it, I have served on Lakewood Board schools have always had students who of Education for 23 years. I am a former found classes unrewarding; there have teacher and an estate planning attorney always been children who don’t fit the tra- with extensive mediation experience; ditional school mode. The biggest change I am also the wife of a former teacher today is that we are not going to give up on Dr. Bruce Beebe and parent of two these kids; we are finding ways to teach Lakewood Schools’ graduates. them and make them successful. I find community service to be Nothing gets me more fired up rewarding. I currently serve on the than hearing, “This school or this city Board of Directors of the Lakewood is not the same” in tones that say quite Chamber of Commerce. I am a mem- clearly that the place is going to hell in ber of the League of Women Voters; I a hand basket. I agree that school is have set as a Trustee of the Lakewood changing. Lakewood is changing. That Foundation, Lakewood Senior Citizens is a fact. AND Lakewood Schools are Inc. and the Barton Center Board of changing for the better. Our teachers and Trustees. I have served as President of Linda Beebe (right). administrators are better trained, more the Lakewood Board of Education four creative, more attentive to the needs of times and have been closely involved in the child didn’t learn it, it was his fault. admit that there is a lot to learn about individual students than they ever were. the past four years in Phase One of the If he didn’t get it by the time he was 16, how we should do this and to admit that We are here to educate not just the bright- school facilities project that has culmi- he was either in a BASIC class, or in we don’t know or have all the answers. est and the best, but all children. nated recently in the opening of four a vocational class or out of school alto- Teachers and school board members are I intend to lead this district in edu- new schools – on budget and on time. gether. The biggest change in education learning to address different learning cating more kids to a higher level; we Education is changing. When I in my lifetime is the mandate to keep styles, maturation issues, effective use can not give up on any child; and we started teaching, it was the common kids in school and teach them all to a of assessment tools and data. must continue to find ways improve belief that if you put it on the table and higher level. To do this we have had to No Child Left Behind, changing the process - one student at a time. state standards and the variety of exter- School Board members have to make nal tests and measurements imposed on difficult decisions. They have to be fiscally education are daunting; but they should conservative. They have to be educational not stop a great school district from find- leaders. They have to listen and consider, ing ways to teach deductive learning, to put their own interests second to the inter- inspire children with the awesome -- and ests of the district, and balance attention to make learning fun and joyous so that to details and to the big, district-wide pic- children will continue to want to learn. ture. In the 23 years I have served on the Our biggest challenge is integrating the board, I have constantly striven to advance new with the tried and true. the education of all children while keep- Lakewood Medical Associates, Beachcliff As a board member for Lakewood ing a firm rein on expenditures. schools, I work with the administration I believe Lakewood Board of Same-day Appointments. to keep our staff focused on dealing Education needs to declare to our cit- Quick Call Backs. with this change; not that they will izens and our neighbors that -- yes do their job perfectly every day, but I -- Lakewood is changing. Lakewood Quality Care for the expect them to continue to learn, to schools are changing. These changes entire family. be open to change, to constantly look may be challenging, but we are up to the for new ways to reach that reluctant task. I am up to the challenge! We want David Brill, D.O. and Cory Fisher, learner, to acknowledge that all kids can to communicate what we are doing to D.O. both specializing in family learn and that all together they are going meet the challenges, that the times are to find a way to teach them. The days good and exciting, and I will continue medicine, provide outstanding Drs. Brill and Fisher medical care for the entire family, of expecting children to leave school at my dedication to excellence and to 16 years old or sticking them in basic meeting the needs of each child. from infancy to geriatrics.

Services offered include: • Routine physical exams • Osteopathic manipulative therapy • Same-day sick visits • Immunizations • Pediatric care • Inpatient care • Gynecologic medicine • Nursing home care

Lakewood Medical Associates, Beachcliff Lakewood Hospital Professional Building 14601 Detroit Avenue, Suite 260, Lakewood.

Drs. Brill and Fisher will be moving to Beachcliff Market Square, 19300 Detroit Road, Rocky River in November.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 440.356.3640.

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Lakewood City News I ‘d Like To Introduce Myself To You...

by Dawn DeFreeze a memory of life and happy milestones why…because I have always been made regulations, because rules without Ahh!..Lakewood, I love this place. watching my children grow and learn. to feel that this is my town too and that relationship equal rebellion. I say make It’s been home to me and my three My two oldest children (Lakewood I have something of value to contrib- things fun…lets get paint, grass and children for nearly 18 years now and graduates) didn’t tell me until years ute here regardless of my race, social or flower seeds, some lawn tools, pizza has been a system of support for us later, that they had taught themselves economic status. When I think of the and pop, and gather the leadership in through many tough times. I recall a to swim at Madison pool by continuing word “Community”, it means so much our community to engage our youth in drive I had taken through Lakewood to dive into the deep end until they “got more than the conditions our parks or a “fix up our parks day”. It would be a from Sheffield, where I was living at it”. My oldest daughter, who was 5 yrs playgrounds, and while these things are blast and it would certainly show up on the time, and commenting aloud “It’s old at the time, played soccer there and as important to me as anyone else, the my paint clothes. something about this place. I think I happily scored a goal for the opposing heart of the community says “What I One of the other things pluses I want to live here one day”. I gave it the team. Instead do to enhance find in living here is the diverse eco- nickname “Mayberry” from that day of paying the environ- nomics. I recall times when I’d take on. Just one year later, I had relocated attention, she ment?” The from the small grocery budget I had my then six year old son and three year wanted to be spirit of the to give my children lunch money. old daughter into a little apartment on sure that I was community is Although they would qualify for the Lark. I was a single parent struggling to watching her; people with a lunch program, they would rather not make ends meet and although I had a she blew kisses common cul- eat because there was such a stigma decent paying job with a benefits pack- to me through ture. It doesn’t attached to it. Imagine with me if you age, without the additional income that the entire game just list our will, a community where when we child support would have afforded, and kicked the p r o b l e m s , looked down at an individual, that it things were still kind of tough at times. ball in what- but it takes was only for the reason of offering a There always seemed to be a wrench ever direction initiative in hand up. What if a family that could of some sort thrown into the budget. she happened becoming part afford to did their personal grocery Things like school supplies, field trips to be facing of the solution. shopping “twice” and distributed their and extra curricular activities were at the time. I say Lakewood second to a family less fortunate. Just difficult to manage. They came in I will always is a place what if when we went out for our eve- bundles at the beginning of the school remember that where social ning walk, we smiled and saying hello year, when I also needed to somehow day. Frank- lines don’t to folks we walk past. What if perhaps, get clothes, shoes, jackets and back- lin elementary exist and we instead of getting mad at the person packs. Although I traveled by bus clear holds wonder- work together who took the parking space we wanted, across town to and from work, I could ful memories as I recall transitioning for the common good. No longer fear- we just wave. Maybe they would do the rest easy and enjoy the ride home free my youngest from the secure nur- ing or labeling the youth, but seeking to same for someone else. from the guilt of not being home when turing environment of Lakewood engage them “personally”. We need to “Mayberry”, I mean Lakewood, a school ended for my then elemen- Hospital childcare after kindergarten, ask ourselves how often we’ve seen one city with a small town feel, where we tary aged children. They thoroughly to first grade. It was always so welcom- of our youth and have taken the time seem to embrace and celebrate culture enjoyed the “After School Sensation” ing, coffee and donuts, safe and secure. to stop and make small talk, say hello, and tradition. A place that seeks to bridge program at the Madison Library. It was Franklin was an instant hit, they even give up some spare change or even just relationships, empower and engage. great. The children could get started, if had the coffee and donuts and the smile at them. I often wonder how many That’s my city and I have got a part to not finish, their homework and I could warm secure environment for my new kids are out there without role models play here. I may not be the same as your review it after we’d had dinner as a first grader. I also had a part in build- or male figures in there lives, just hop- piece, but mine is a vital one, and if we family, read and laughed a little. That ing that cool new playground. ing for somebody to care enough to put them all together, we may be keenly was another biggie, the huge emphasis Lakewood has become, in a sense, toss him a football, ask how her day is amazed at what we come up with. on literacy thoroughly supported what like family to me. I could find the sup- going and actually listen for the answer. I and my family were the recipients I did at home and become almost a port and practical help that I needed at Maybe waiting for someone to believe of the compassion of this community and second parent. Judy was great with the crucial times. From the kindness and enough in them - past what they see although my kids are all out of the home, kids, and still is. She was stern when compassion of a teacher that decided to on the outside - so they would learn to they continue to bring the spirit of the she needed to be and called them all by go beyond her job specifications with believe in themselves. community into their own lives; while name, giving significance to the rela- a smile and many words of encourage- There is a saying “the children I continue to help build upon it here in tionship aspect of what she brings to ment, to the teachers that helped me are the glory of their fathers”; glory is Lakewood by bringing further awareness the Madison Library. My kids loved her recognize that I had value in being an simply a “reflection of”. We see a lot of to the diverse needs of our families. To and still remember the fun times there. involved parent. They helped me rec- youth today absent of authority figures contact me at Lakewood Youth and Fam- My deepest gratitude to you Judy. ognize that I had something of value in they could respect or trust. So I say we ily Renaissance, call 216-221-0364 ext 2. Both Madison and Lakewood Parks being an involved parent and that I had continue to be a community of leaders Sincerly, are other places where I have formed something of value that they needed. At that places value on our youth and then Dawn DeFreeze relationships with neighbors and made times when I needed to cry and to say take it a step further by finding ways Passionate Advocate for Children memories. I recall the excitement at that I wanted to give up, I could do that to let them know that we do. We can’t and Families the reconstruction of Lakewood…. too. I believe I was able to keep going continue to “just” come up with more Candidate for school Board 2007 the hand printing on the wall, the pic- forward because of them. Help came in nics with my children and summer the form of grocery bags on my front movie nights. My kids would laugh porch at just the right time to hold me at me when I would go to Hometown over until payday. Band concerts. Heck, I didn’t care…I I mentioned earlier that I nick- just wanted to belong to my town, and named Lakewood “Mayberry.” OK, so to feel that my town belonged to me. I dream a little…but somebody’s dream Every park, every school or just any is flying in the air and driving on our street (because we moved so often) had streets. Back to my point, I’ll tell you

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through England, France and America the Spy as a kid! in 1848. It’s a hub between eras -- an Susan Crane, Electronic Services: LPL Undercover exciting and turbulent time for social The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. It is change, discovery and invention. a memoir about the children of alco- by Eve Klodnick Flower and the Secret Fan by the same Characters are connected and events holics. author. It is interesting because it’s fic- are moved along by flimsy chance and Judy Grzybowski, Manager of What are you reading? tion but it describes the way young girls coincidence (which I usually always Madison Branch: Cage of Stars by Jac- Part of our job at Lakewood Public were treated in China during the Ming enjoy). The narrative is rich in histori- quelyn Mitchard because I really enjoy Library is recommending books to our Dynasty. The book also describes the cal detail, morals and mores. This is the author’s work. She writes mystery/ patrons. Based on the patron’s likes, rituals the Chinese followed after the Kurt Andersen’s second novel. He is fiction. dislikes, and past reading habits our death of a family member as well as the also known as founder and co-editor of Nika Petruccio, Children & Youth staff will try to pick materials we think Chinese beliefs on the afterlife. the defunct Spy magazine, as a colum- Services Madison Branch: The Keys to that particular patron will enjoy. Sue Bish, Reference Para-profes- nist, a commentator and host of public the Kingdom series by Garth Nix. It’s a But what about the staff them- sional: Currently I am reading about radio’s Studio 360. If you enjoyed T.C. SciFantasy series aimed at a teen crowd selves? Have you ever wondered what four books. I’m a bookaholic. My favor- Boyle’s The Road to Wellville, try Hey- where a normal boy gets thrust into an the people who work at the library are ite is Helen of Troy by Margaret George. day. insane situation and the safety of the reading for their own enjoyment? LPL George’s novel is fast paced and engag- Eve Klodnick, Supervisor Elec- universe becomes his responsibility. Undercover decided to find out. We ing, bringing new life to an old story. tronic Services: Blind Submission by Chris Fries, Children’s Supervi- asked the staff at LPL to tell us what Chris Weaver, Reference Librar- Debra Ginsberg. It’s a very funny novel sor Madison Branch: Gregor and the they are currently reading. Here are ian: The Year of Yes by Maria Dahvana about an editorial assistant and her Code of Claw by Suzanne Collins. Will some of their answers. Headley. This is a memoir about a overbearing boss. It’s along the lines of 11 year old Gregor be able to save his Kim Senft Paras, Deputy Direc- woman who decides that, after many The Devil Wears Prada or The Nanny family and the citizens of Regalia, a city tor: I’m currently reading At Large and failed romances with men of her choos- Diaries, but with a mystery thrown in. a mile below New York City, from the at Small: Familiar Essays by Anne Fadi- ing, she will say “yes” to any guy who The plot keeps you guessing until the massive invading army of giant rats? man. For my book clubs I’m reading asks her out. It’s witty and she is very end and it gives an interesting look into Why read it??? Did I mention the giant 1000 Splendid Suns by Khaled Hos- energetic and eclectic. the literary workplace. talking cockroaches? Nuff said. seini and Atonement by Ian McEwan. Patty Steele, Administrative Ser- Martha Wood, Electronic Ser- Adam Tully, Para-professional, All three are extraordinary; the first is vices: Desiring God: meditations of a vices: The Cleaner by Brett Battles. Madison Branch: The Fourth Bear nonfiction and other two are fiction. Christian Hedonist by John Piper It’s a fast-paced spy novel dealing with by Jasper Fforde is a masterful mix of Susan Dunn, Reference Librar- Mary Ellen Stasek, Librarian: covert U.S. intelligence agencies. I’ve Mother Goose gone wrong and fairy ian: Peony in Love by Lisa See. I’m Heyday: A Novel by Kurt Andersen. An always enjoyed this genre, probably tales that fizzled. A nice adult, literary reading it because I enjoyed Snow episodic, historical novel that romps due to the influence of reading Harriet interpretation of what might happen to nursery rhyme characters in the world today. I laughed the whole time through! The Librarian Who Brought Eliot Ness Back To Life Pat Hannen, Madison Branch: by Martha Wood land as the head of the Northeast Ohio about Ness for their Emmy Award- Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davison. unit. Mayor Harold Burton appointed winning ‘Biography’ series, Rebecca I am a fan of the author. I have read all Yes, reading does change lives. Eliot Ness city safety director in 1935 took the producers all over the city, her books and I just got her new one. Twenty years ago, when librarian to clean up what was then rampant including the first house he lived at Amy Williams, Madison Branch: Rebecca McFarland was working for police corruption. Ness formed a new in Bay Village, his home in the Clif- Dead Aim a mystery by Iris Johansen, Rocky River Public Library, one of “Untouchable” group of six men to ton Lagoons and his apartment on and Up Close and Dangerous, a fiction her job duties was giving book talks. curtail these activities. Ultimately, the corner of Lake Ave and West thriller by Linda Howard. Rebecca picked up a copy of Max Allan Eliot was responsible for reducing Blvd. Rebecca’s three days of work Carol Reyes, Supervisor Cus- Collin’s novel, The Dark City, a fic- corruption and gambling as well as was reduced down to a 20 minute tomer Services: My Losing Season a tional account of Eliot Ness’s arrival forming the Cleveland Police Academy segment. memoir by Pat Conroy, the author of in Cleveland. Since reading that and significantly reducing Cleveland’s Rebecca’s research has been The Prince of Tides and Beach Music. book, Rebecca has become an inter- number of auto fatalities. He did all requested for magazines, books, radio Conroy relates his senior year as a nationally recognized expert on the this in the seven years (1935-1942) that and television specials. One question point guard at the Citadel during life and times of Eliot Ness. It all he was safety director. that Rebecca never answered with all their 1966-67 season. started because she wondered if even Rebecca soon had enough informa- her research was where Eliot Ness was Marianna Cioboata, Customer half the story Collins wrote about tion to put together a slide presentation buried. Some time after the A&E crew Services: Survival of the Sickest: A him was true. At the time she hadn’t which she then presented at Cleveland was done filming, the producer called Medical Maverick Discovers Why We even known that Eliot Ness had lived Public Library. That evening the audi- Rebecca to tell her that he knew where Need Disease by Sharon Moalem. and worked in Cleveland. ence included some retired Cleveland Eliot’s ashes were. Rebecca found out Angelique Donerkiel, Customer Rebecca began doing research on Police officers and Al Sutton, a retired that Ness’s ashes were stashed in a Services: Letters from Eden: a Year at Ness at the Western Reserve Histori- FBI agent and a friend of Eliot Ness. cardboard box in a relative’s garage! It Home in the Woods by Julie Zickefoose, cal Society. She discovered that after Mr. Sutton helped Rebecca to further took Rebecca over a year to convince Farms and Foods of Ohio: From Gar- the repeal of Prohibition, he was trans- enhance her presentation. Ness family members, but on the 40th den Gate to Dinner Plate by Marilou ferred to the Treasury Department’s When A&E Television Network anniversary of his death, in 1997, a Suszko, Finding and Buying Your Place Alcohol Tax Unit, arriving in Cleve- came to Cleveland to film a program funeral service was held for Eliot Ness. in the Country by Les & Carol Scher His ashes were scattered in Wade Lake and Retirement on a Budget by John Friends of Lakewood Public Library at Lake View Cemetery. Howells. All these books are indicative Rebecca told me, “So many peo- of where my head is at right now. ple think they know about Eliot Ness Alexandria DeJesus, Student BOOK SALE because they have seen the TV shows Page: Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazant- and movies about him, but that is zakis and a juvenile fiction book The unfair to his memory. It gives me Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. In The satisfaction to be able to share the Lightning Thief a 12 year old boy, Percy, truth about his life in Cleveland, finds out he is half god and is being pur- which is actually more fascinating sued by monsters because Zeus thinks than anything TV or movies have Percy stole his lightning bolt. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2007 made up!” Now that we’ve shared some of the 9 A.M. — 5 P.M. Join Rebecca McFarland on books we’re reading, let us know what AT THE “OMNI” Wednesday, September 19 at 7 p.m. you are currently reading. Send your 13000 ATHENS AVENUE at the Women’s Club Pavilion in responses to [email protected] DIRECTIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION: and we will share some of them in our * TAKE LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS BLVD. TO WATERBURY Lakewood Park where she will pres- * GO SOUTH ONTO WATERBURY * TURN RIGHT ONTO BRAMLEY ent her program on the life of Eliot next LPL Undercover. But no matter * GO PAST THE FIRST FACTORY BUILDING AND TURN LEFT * PROCEED TO THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING Ness for the Lakewood Historical what you are reading, the important

BOOKSALE PATRONS MAY PARK IN ANY OF THE PARKING LOTS BUT DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE LOADING DOCKS. PARKING LOT IN MADISON PARK Society. thing is to just keep reading! (USE ATHENS ENTRANCE) IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE!

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Library Events Calendar

HOMEWORK ER: FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN 7:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. at the Madison Branch THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE CAN YA TELL STORIES?: FOR STUDENTS FIFTH THROUGH Tuesday, September 4, 2007 – Thursday, May 22, 2008 EIGHTH GRADE Need a little extra help with your homework or just want a cool place to work? Do you like to tell stories? Ever wanted to read to children? Interested in pre- We transform part of the library into the Homework ER with helpers and a cart full senting a story time to toddlers and preschooler? If you answered “yes” to any of of resources. Homework ER will be closed for school holidays and vacations. No these questions, please sign up for this series of five one-hour, interactive work- need to register. Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Madison Branch shops, then present a special story time to the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA. FOUR O’CLOCK CLUB: FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN All participants who complete the program will receive a certificate and other THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE rewards. To register, please stop in the library or call 216.228.7428. Tuesdays, Octo- Tuesday, September 4, 2007 – Friday, May 23, 2008 ber 2-October 30, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Madison Branch. Special Story Time Join the Club! Come for a different activity each weekday. No need to register. Presentation on Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. at the Madison Branch DAY TIME ACTIVITY FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS Monday 4:00 p.m. Make-It-Take-It (craft day) Make the library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Marvelous Mysteries (surprise day) stories, activities, music and crafts for children. Our staff will provide materials Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Twist, Shout, Act It Out and ideas for families wishing to continue reading and storytelling at home. The ( movement, music and drama) programs are free and there is no need to register in advance. Choose the day and Thursday 4:00 p.m. Games Galore (game to play or make) time most convenient for you. Friday 4:00 p.m. Make-It-Take-It (craft day) Upcoming Themes: At the Madison Branch September 21, 22, 23 Bugs Don’t Bug Me READING RUMBLE 2007: A BOOK DISCUSSION PROGRAM FOR STU- September 28, 29, 30 To the Max (and Ruby!) DENTS IN FIFTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE *Day Time* Enter the ultimate book-based team competition. Competitors will use prob- Friday 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. lem –solving skills, teamwork and the knowledge of what they have read to complete Saturday 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. a variety of challenges. Which team will rise to the top? To register, please stop in Sunday 2:00 p.m. the library or call 216.226.7428. In the Madison Branch auditorium Thursday, September 20 Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins FRIENDS OF LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney Saturday, September 22, 2007 form 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Thursday, October 4 Joey Pigza Swallowed a Key by Jack Gantos Omni Bldg. 13000 Athens Ave. The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot During the construction on Athens Avenue, the City Engineer has recommended Thursday, October 18 Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man using these driving directions to the building: 1. Take Lakewood Heights Boulevard to by Wendelin Van Draanen Waterbury 2. Turn south onto Waterbury 3. Turn right onto Bramley 4. Go past the first The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin factory building and turn left 4. Proceed to the front of the building. Book sale patrons Thursday, November, 1 Uncle John’s Did You Know--? may park in any of the parking lots, but are asked not to block any of the loading docks. Bathroom Reader for Kids Only! PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS Thursday, November 15 Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis The following programs have been cancelled because repairs are being made The Watson’s Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis in the library’s auditorium: Thursday, November 29 Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz September 20 Tim Zaun Business Book Club Airborne by Kenneth Oppel We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have questions, please call the Thursday, December 6 Summary of the eleven books library @ 216.226.8275

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Public Air Waves for Public Use: Big Profits vs. Little People by Nancy Lineburgh media ownership rules, and allowed tle guys were fighting back. the study. This study proved there is corporations to own a larger number Many members of Congress backed no interference by LPFM stations to Up until the late 1970s the Federal of radio and TV stations. The big guys the broadcasting industry. Michael full power broadcasters. They were Communication (FCC) licensed very could now get gigantic and drive out Powell, chairman of the FCC, also also supposed to do an economic study low power non-commercial broadcast more local stations. showed favoritism toward the industry and this study was called for by the stations. These were “class D” stations Corporations like Clear Channel and against the low power FM (LPFM) NAB. But MITRE said there was no operated by high schools, small col- and Cumulus absorbed more and more stations. The big guys had powerful interference to study, and so that part leges, churches, community groups. stations. Local staff and coverage were friends in high places. of the study could not be done. This They were educational and served their reduced or eliminated, and some of the The FCC also received petitions study was released in 2003 and cost local community. They were non- smaller stations were moved to bigger from citizens with specific suggestions taxpayers $2 million. A big victory for commercial, the little guys. communities. Independent stations on how to change the rules in favor of the little guys. In the late 1970s, under pres- went out of business trying to compete LPFM. The little guys were fighting Of the 3,200 applications originally sure from the National Association of with the chain owners. This consoli- back even more. filed, just under 1,000 of them were Broadcasters (NAB), the lobbying arm dation virtually wiped out local music, These signals from the public were eventually granted by the FCC. Over of the broadcast industry, the bigger culture and news. Activists claimed it clear even to the FCC. So on Febru- 500 of these stations have completed “class D” stations were considered “not squelched the free flow of ideas, the basis ary 3, 1999 the FCC issued a Notice of the process and are fully licensed. an efficient use of spectrum,” and the of our democratic system. The big guys Proposed Rulemaking to create a new Another victory for the little guys. FCC declared them “secondary”. This did indeed become gigantic. Victory for low power radio service. Thousands of Today the Local Community meant they could exist as long as their the big guys was almost complete. comments were received from citizens Radio Act (H.R. 2802 and S. 1675) channel was not needed for a full power As this corporate anti-democratic on the newly proposed rules. The FCC is before Congress. This law would station. In short the big guys kicked trend continued, however, resentment considered the comments, and on Jan- completely repeal all the LPFM out the little guys. against Congress and the FCC grew. A uary 27, 2000 issued their Report and restrictions, and authorize the FCC to In the 1980s the FCC passed new grassroots movement of radio “pirates” Order establishing a LPFM radio ser- license hundreds if not thousands of rules creating new classes of FM sta- across the political spectrum built over vice. A small victory for the little guys. new LPFM stations across the country. tions. These rulings resulted in a 1,000 radio stations without permits The new LPFM stations would This law if passed will put LPFM back substantial increase in the number of and went on the air. They served their be non-commercial and educational, in operation at full strength. It is time commercial FM stations across the local communities, and they aimed and could only be licensed to non- the public air waves were returned to country. The result was the big guys their broadcasts against the commer- profit organizations. Individuals and public use. It is time to reward the lit- got even bigger. The little guys got cial broadcasting system. At the same commercial entities could not obtain tle guys with victory. smaller. Local community stations time media activists targeted the Tele- licenses. The FCC put specific rules Poll watching politicians are not were replaced by profit driven stations. communications Act of 1996 bringing in place that restricted the number of leaders. They are followers, followers In 1996 Congress passed the Tele- lawsuits against these new rules that stations any organization could own, of their constituents. We the people are communications Act which lifted the allowed media consolidation. The lit- and gave preferential treatment to the leaders. If we demand LPFM, we local applicants. They tried to restrict will get it. If we don’t, we won’t. Please licenses from the radio “pirates”, write your Congressman and Sena- but this part of the rule was declared tors and tell them to support the Local unconstitutional in 2002. Another vic- Community Radio Act (H.R. 2802 and tory for the little guys. S. 1675) and help the little guys win Under these new rules the window this fight. Victory is in our hands if we for LPFM applications opened on May act now. Our lives will be richer with 30, 2000. By the summer of 2001 over local talk, local music, local program- 3,200 applications had been received. ming. We will know one another more A small victory for the little guys. closely and our communities will be But the ever vigilant NAB was stronger. This issue is well worth our on the job. They persuaded Con- letters and phone calls.The Hon. Den- gress that LPFM stations too close nis J. Kucinich The Madison Avenue Merchants Association(MAMA) in conjunction to powerful commercial stations U.S. House of Representatives with Lakewood is Art(LIA) are launching the MAMA LIA Artwalk . would cause interference. Congress 2445 Rayburn House Office Bldg. The art walk will be a self-guided tour starting at any of the twenty plus bought this argument, and in April Washington, D.C. 29515-3510 participating venues. See art walk participant list below and remember to 2001, passed the Radio Broadcast D.C. Phone 202-225-5871 check the www.lakewoodisart.com website for a more details on Protection Act. This Act so severely D.C. Fax 202-225-5745 each venue and last minute additions and art walk map. restricted the number of LPFM sta- tions that only the most remote rural The Hon. Sherrod Brown EXPLORE: Visit over twenty galleries, stores, restaurants, areas could qualify. Big cities, sub- U.S. Senate and areas businesses. urbs, and even many small towns 455 Russell Senate Office Bldg. LEARN: Meet local artists and business owners while would be deprived. Another big vic- Washington, D.C. 20510-2315 learning about their creative processes. tory for the big guys. D.C. Phone 202-224-2315 ENJOY: Art, Live Music, Street Performers along with In that same Radio Broadcast D.C. Fax 202-228-6321 exploring the hidden treasures of Madison Avenue! Protection Act, however, the FCC was ordered by Congress to do an inde- The Hon. George Voinovich ART WALK SPECIALS: Participating restaurants and bars will pendent study to see if there really was U.S. Senate offer Art Walk specials. Look for coupons inside actual interference by LPFM stations 524 Hart Senate Office Bldg. the artwalk map available at participating that were close to full power com- Washington, D.C. 20515-3503 venues on the day of the event. mercial stations. The FCC hired the D.C. Phone 202-224-3353 prestigious MITRE corporation to do D.C. Fax 202-228-1382 PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES AND ARTISTS: Sunday bela dubby, Pet’s General Store, Vance Music Studios, Lakewood Hardware, ursday Night Gourmet ala carte Brunch Live ursday Music NightSeries Wobblefoot Gallery, The Pop Shop, Sacred Arts Studio, Mullens, Live Music Series Carabel Beauty Salon, Fuzion Martial Arts, The Coffee Pot, Silhouette Dance, Saturday Brunch Weekly Drink Discounts, Weekly Drink Discounts, Cuttin’ Loose, The Hockey Shop, Omega Cut, Class Act Retail, Beer Engine, ala carte Breakfast & Lunch Beer/Liquor Sponsors, Beer/Liquor Sponsors, Lakewood Home Furnishings, Division of Aging-Center West, Argentine Tango Society, with our original “Create Your Prizes & Giveaways! Prizes & Giveaways! Autumn Schaffron, The Art Students of Harding Middle School, Own” Bloody Mary Bar Gingham Goose, Carol Langley …and many more. 18514 Detroit Avenue, Now featuring the Big 10 Convference Lakewood, OH 44107 For More Information or if you would like to participate as a business phone: 216-521-7684 TV schedule as well as the entire NFL package. or artist, please contact Ruth at [email protected] or 216.521.2894. fax: 216-521-9518 All games can be seen on our 60 HD Plasma!

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Lakewood Observer What Is LCPI? What Is Main Street Lakewood? by Mary Anne Crampton Main Street Lakewood is the focus result (assuming we secure funding) restoration, and maintenance issues, of my activity right now. Its success will be wider sidewalks, new light promotional activities, and longer- Lakewood Community Progress relies almost entirely on the help of vol- posts, more green space, a bike facility, term strategic initiatives such as the Inc. (LCPI) is a community devel- unteers who serve on four committees: and more. The entire design concept implementation of the Detroit Avenue opment organization. It has a board Promotion (Mike lan Rensel – Chair), was presented at Grant Elementary on streetscape concept. of 18, representing a cross-section Design (Paul Beegan – Chair), Eco- August 28, and will soon be posted on LCPI will soon undergo a strategic of stakeholders in Lakewood’s eco- nomic Restructuring (Mike Summers the City website. planning process led by Mike Sum- nomic development efforts. The current – Chair), and Organization (Steve Ott Lakewood Walks Main Street was mers to set goals that will leverage our LCPI board president is David Shaw, – Chair). Please consider this an open held on August 22. Main Street Lakewood, 501(c)(3) status to address broader Senior Vice-President, First Federal of invitation to join us! in a collaborative effort with Lakewood issues across the city such as hous- Lakewood. LCPI is a nonprofit, tax- Here are a few examples of the Hospital and the City’s Division of Human ing, parks, safety, and applying Main exempt 501(c)(3) organization. LCPI was dozen or more projects we’ve been Services, promoted the city’s walkablity Street-type processes to other city formed to access funding not available working on to enhance and revitalize and its downtown shopping district with commercial districts. through other organizational tax struc- the Main Street district: this event that motivated 160 participants If you would like more informa- tures to facilitate economic development Detroit Avenue Streetscape Design to walk a total of 278 miles. tion about either LCPI or Main Street in Lakewood. For example, certain gov- - Observers will soon see new strip- Light Up Lakewood - Main Street Lakewood activities, or if you are inter- ernment and foundation funds are only ing on Detroit Avenue which will be Lakewood is collaborating with Lake- ested in joining a committee, please available to nonprofit organizations. the result of Main Street initiatives to woodAlive to kick-off the holiday contact me directly at 216-521-0655 (my Main Street Lakewood is a pro- seek funding from NOACA for a new season with a Light Up Lakewood event. “office” is in the back of the Chamber gram of LCPI. About a year after LCPI’s streetscape design concept. The imme- Details will be coming very soon! of Commerce located at street level in founding, the board voted to apply for diate result will be slower traffic, more In the meantime, I am meeting the INA building – flower boxes mark “Main Street” community status. Main street parking, and a more pedestrian- with merchants, property owners, and my Main Street spot!) or at macramp- Street is a disciplined process to revi- friendly environment. The longer term city officials to address beautification, [email protected] talize historic downtown areas. The process has been used in hundreds of Colleen Wing... vinced her husband to settle in Bylaws and Legislation Committees. communities across the United States continued from page 1... Lakewood. “My husband wanted to In addition she served on the Citizens with great success. The federal over- live in Independence. But I didn’t want Advisory Committee for Community sight organization is the National Citizens drawn to Wing’s cam- to be a person living in a place every- Block Grants in 2006. Preservation Trust. In Ohio, the Main paign are impressed with a track one drives through and where nobody “I firmly believe as parents we are Street program operates under Heri- record of attention and scrutiny to the really knows people.” taught that if we nurture the bodies, tage Ohio (www.heritageohio.org). budget, local issues and governance Wing has put together a practical minds, and spirits of our children, that Main Street Lakewood was accepted process. “What I like is she’s attended to-do list of neighborhood improve- we have done our best. But the truth is into the Ohio Main Street program in Council meetings for years,” says Sam ment projects. These include: Light that no matter how much we positively December 2005. Our Main Street dis- Unsworth. Wing possesses a business Up Lakewood, which encourages contribute in our homes to all these trict is formally defined as the Detroit savvy and sharp bottom-line sensibility neighbors to leave on or have motion factors, eventually we have to send our Avenue commercial district from to issues of organizational productiv- sensor exterior lights as well as a kids out into the world. I feel it is the Arthur Avenue to Bunts Road. ity and performance. ”Prior to raising House Numbering Project, which responsibility of all member of society About 40 percent of the current children, I was employed for 12 years in marks at the curb uniform, conspic- to protect the interests and values that funding for Main Street Lakewood the Hospitality Industry with all levels uous house numbers to help police they hold dear. To stay engaged at some comes from federal community devel- of experience including as a Restaurant identify exact address. level helps create a balance that makes opment block grant (CDBG) dollars General Manager. I have maintained Wing regards parenting, civic communities like Lakewood such a administered by the City of Lakewood a staff of up to 120 employees. I was duty and community stewardship all great place to live. Although it may through the Citizens Advisory Com- responsible for assessing the produc- of piece. She is an active member of St. not be our collective venue of choice, mittee (CAC). LCPI/Main Street tivity and costs of failing locations Luke Parish, where she serves on Par- politics and government are two of must present its case for funding to and was given 30 days to successfully ish Council. As a member of Lakewood the common threads that bond us as a the Lakewood Citizens Advisory Com- implement a finance and employee Early Childhood PTA, she chairs community,” professes Wing. mittee each year. This year, we made management plan,” notes Wing. our presentation on August 23rd. Rec- At a recent fundraiser, family ommendations by CAC for CDBG members involved in Wing’s campaign expenditures will be made on September were quick to remark on her big-picture 13th. This is a public meeting that will be thinking, listening skills, tenacity, and held at 7pm in City Hall Auditorium. The organizing ability. “She was 23 years balance of LCPI/Main Street Lakewood old when she put together a Damon’s funding currently comes from commu- restaurant in Marietta. That was from nity stakeholders such as the Chamber everything from construction to ser- of Commerce, Lakewood Hospital, and vice,” says Polly Fitzpatrick. other institutions and individuals. 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Lakewood Schools & Sports

Camp Counselor For The H20 Summer Service Camp Program by John Parsons a big success,” he said. “I think we did an extremely good job of making a Middle school kids in Lakewood positive atmosphere so that all the kids continued their tradition of commu- could feel very comfortable and make nity service this summer at H2O “Help the most of their experience.” to Others” Summer Service Camp. More Some kids that came to H2O Camp than 200 students, ages 11 to 14, patrici- this summer got to work on another pated in the eight-week program this popular project: making teddy bears. summer, They gained valuable life expe- “The bears are soft and cuddly and I’m rience while helping people in Lakewood, excited to make the children happy,” Cleveland, and around the world. said a camper returning for her third “The best part of this camp is that year, Eva Malonis. For the teddy bear kids find out that you can have fun project, kids made colorful vests out of and enjoy helping others. It doesn’t felt and decorated them with buttons have to be a chore,” a parent of an H2O and fabric paint. Afterwards, they put camper said. At H2O summer camp, their vests on teddy bears and wrote a kids spent several hours in the morn- note to the child who will eventually ing volunteering at service sites in the receive the bear they worked on. The Cleveland area. Each camp counselor finished and fully clothed bears were lead a group of six or seven kids at a in the house enjoy the crafts, food and for children with special challenges, given to Lakewood Christian Service different site and at the end of the day great company.” became a new partner. H2O campers Center to be distributed to Lakewood all of the groups get together to discuss Another popular site is the Cleve- had lots of fun interacting with their children in need over the holidays. the service sites and what they were land Foodbank. At the Foodbank, H2O new friends, and at the end of the sum- Throughout the summer, kids able to accomplish. campers enjoyed a wide range of projects mer they put on a carnival for Camp Can in camp also spent time helping A favorite site for many of the that included anything from making Do and S.T.O.P. participants with lots of senior citizens in their gardens, mak- campers is the Ronald McDonald boxes to cutting melons. “When my games and prizes. “I had a chance to do ing dog biscuits to raise money for House in Cleveland. The house serves group went to the Foodbank, our job was [Camp Can Do] and I thought it was the Lakewood Animal Shelter, inter- as an affordable home away from to shovel meat out of boxes onto trays to really great,” Valerie Giuliano said. Valerie viewing veterans on camera for the home located close to the area hospi- be cooked,” said second-year counselor, is one of the many campers who worked national archives in Washington D.C. tals. Families of sick children can stay Ricky Hiles. Hiles loved taking his group with the kids and she thought playing and sorting donated school supplies for for varying periods of time and bond to help out at the Foodbank because all of the games with the kids was a lot of fun. Lakewood children. with people in similar situations from the kids seemed to have a great time and “This service site was really cool and the This summer the campers raised all over the world. got a good concept of the impact they are [H2O] kids that have done it said it was money for a new global project that will On H2O’s visiting days, kids could having on their community. “The Food- their favorite thing to do,” she said. provide free wheelchairs for disabled be found cleaning windows, making bank is awesome,” he said. “It’s definitely Working with challenged kids who individuals in Ghana, Africa. Half of crafts with the children staying at the a great bonding experience.” are similar in age, gave the campers a the $1,500 raised from selling crafts at house and sometimes making a meal H2O Camp has been visiting a lot chance to see that depite their differ- the Lakewood Arts Festival and H2O’s for all the families. “It’s awesome for of the same service sites for many years, ences, Camp Can Do kids are kids, “Penny Wars” will be donated to The the families in the hospital. I think but the camp staff is always looking for just like them. Andrew Aylward, a Free Wheelchair Mission and the other they really appreciate all of the help new and exciting ways to get the kids first-year camp counselor, enjoyed the half is being donated to The Gloria from the campers,” said head coun- involved in volunteering. This year experiences he had working at Camp Pointer Scholarship Fund, in memory selor, Aubrey Waddell. “All the people Camp Can Do, a summer program Can Do all summer. “I thought it was of Yvonne Pointer’s daughter. Clothes donated at Lakewood fire stations were sorted, priced and arranged Rangers Drive Hard, Eagles Struggle To 7 Point Victory by the kids for giant sale that was held at the end of July. All of the clothing was by Todd Shapiro Despite giving up the long scor- Lakewood ran 39 plays inside sold at very low prices to make back- ing run the Rangers defense held North Olmsted territory and moved to-school shopping a little bit easier on The Lakewood Rangers did MacDonald to just 102 yards on 12 the chains for 13 first downs but saw many families. Thousands of clothing everything except get the ball in the carries on the night. Lakewood coach the North Olmsted defense rise to items for men, women and children were end zone in the September 7th battle Jim Slagle praised the work of his the occasion each time to keep the carefully organized for the sale. Leftover against North Olmsted. Unfortu- defensive unit. “(MacDonald) got us Rangers off the scoreboard. Senior clothing was donated to local charities nately for the Rangers, they were once but they ran that play 10 more fullback Robert Trivitt had his way and domestic violence centers. unable to turn statistical domination times and we stopped it every time. with the Eagles defense rushing for The main focus of H2O Camp is into points. The Eagles staggered We gave them a physical football 149 yards on 29 carries. service, but when the groups return away with a 7-0 home victory in a game tonight.” The closest the Rangers got to from their sites each day, the campers non-league game. Linebacker Gahad Suleiman the end zone was early in the second and counselors enjoy some fun-filled Eagle running back Stephan Mac- single handedly stymied a number of quarter when they advanced two the game time. During game time, the kids Donald, who many coaches consider Eagle drives with his relentless pur- North Olmsted 2-yard line. Eagle get a chance to unwind after a long day the fastest back in the Southwest Con- suit of the football. In addition to linebacker Nicolas Gessner tackled by playing some of their favorite games ference, used his speed to get around being a captain on the football team, Trivitt in the backfield and sacked like capture the flag and redeemer (a the corner of the Lakewood defense the 5-foot-8 213 pound senior is also Lakewood quarterback Dan Shannon variation of dodgeball). and sprinted untouched 74-yards for a standout on Lakewood’s wrestling on consecutive plays forcing the Rang- H2O Summer Camp has been pro- the games only touchdown. John team. “If that kid was 6-feet-tall he’d ers to attempt a 27-yard field goal. viding service opportunities to Lakewood Rodriguez added the extra point and be on his way to Ohio State,” Slagle Ardjan Bako’s kick sailed wide left and youth for fourteen years. With all the fun made the score 7-0 with 4:42 remain- said. “He’s one of the best linebackers Lakewood went into the locker room the campers have, coupled with the per- ing the first quarter. in Ohio.” at halftime trailing by a touchdown. spective they gain from volunteering, it’s The Rangers best advance of the not hard to see why more and more mid- second half was an 11-play drive that dle school kids sign up for H2O Camp saw Lakewood consume 6:35 off the summer after summer. clock and get down the North Olm- The National League of Cities sted 24 before turning the ball over recently announced that H2O Summer on downs. Service Camp is a finalists in the 2007 Slagle wrapped up his teams Awards for Municipal Excellence. The offensive woes stating, “We’ve been winners will be announced at NLC’s fighting this for three years now. Congress of Cities and Exposition in We’ve got to learn how to win.” New Orleans, La in November.

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Lakewood Sports & Fitness News

portive environments for community Lakewood YMCA And America On The Move members to adopt healthy lifestyles and by Carrie Weiland On September 1, the Lakewood is also incorporating neighborhood/com- are beginning to work with community YMCA encouraged members to join munity walkability assessments as part organizations and policymakers to make THE LAKEWOOD FAMILY YMCA YMCAs nationwide in taking “small of its America on the Move Week with Lakewood a healthier place to live.” ENCOURAGES THE LAKEWOOD steps” to promote active living and healthy YMCA activities. Through America on the Move COMMUNITY TO JOIN THE eating. Community members are invited Community members are invited Week with the YMCA, the Lakewood NATIONAL CAMPAIGN PROMOTING during the week of September 22-29 to to join the YMCA by participating in YMCA hopes to show anyone seeking SMALL STEPS TOWARD A HEALTH- come to the Lakewood YMCA to begin to walks and completing questionnaires a healthier lifestyle how making just IER LIFESTYLE DURING AMERICA track their steps from a variety of activities to determine how “friendly” the com- small changes can get them on their ON THE MOVE WEEK WITH THE either at home, at the YMCA, or elsewhere munity is for pedestrians and cyclists way to wellness. Research by the Amer- YMCA, SEPTEMBER 22-29. 2007. The during the week. The goal for “America by rating criteria including room to ica on the Move Foundation has shown Campaign Aims to Motivate a Million On the Move Week with the YMCA” is to walk, ease in crossing streets, behav- that making two small daily changes – People Nationwide to take 10 Billion reach 10,000 steps here in Lakewood, and ior of drivers, and general safety and taking 2,000 more steps and eating 100 Steps and Encourages Communities to 10 billion steps across the country during pleasantness. “One of the most effec- fewer calories – can prevent the aver- Assess and Improve Their Walkability this designated week. This year, the YMCA tive ways to increase physical activity is age annual weight gain of one to two to incorporate it into everyday routines. pounds. America On the Move Week Walking is an easy and accessible activity with the YMCA is part of the YMCA’s LHS Girls Soccer Take Nordonia that people can do every day,” said Carrie national initiative known as YMCA Weiland, Membership Director. “Unfor- Activate America®. Activate America is Knights In 1-0 Victory tunately, not all communities are built the YMCA’s bold approach to directly by Todd Shapiro each other out with most of the action to promote physical activity. By getting address our nation’s lifestyle health cri- occurring in middle of the field. Lake- more members of the community mov- sis. Activate America shifts how we are For 79 minutes it looked like the wood’s best chance to score came in ing and helping assess their community’s working inside and outside the YMCA Lakewood Rangers would have to settle the 28th minute when midfielder Lau- friendliness toward pedestrians of all to engage all children, youth, adults, for tie in a Northeast Ohio Conference ren Rosul headed a Morgan Schroeder abilities, the YMCA seeks to identify and and families whose successful pursuit divisional showdown with the visit- corner kick towards the upper left hand break down barriers to active living.” of health and well being in spirit, mind, ing Nordonia Knights. But with the corner of the goal only to see a leaping Chronic diseases such as heart and body requires continuous support- clock winding down midfielder Jamie Cegelka snatch the ball from the air. disease, cancer, and diabetes are ive relationships and environments. Meggas found a Hilary Vigh throw-in After attempting just four shots our nation’s leading killers, affect- Community members should bouncing at her feet inside the penalty on goal in the first half, the Rangers ing 90 million Americans, young and contact their local YMCA for more infor- box and faked out Knights goalkeeper peppered the Nordonia net with eight old. “Increased physical activity and mation about events and activities for the Jackie Ceglka with a low shot across the second half shots. Lakewood goal- healthy eating is of critical importance week. They can also log on to www.ymca. goal mouth that found the back of the keeper Carrie Moran turned back all to this community if we are going to net to sign-up to track their steps online net and gave the Rangers a 1-0 victory. four of the Knights shots on goal. prevent and control many of these ill- and follow their progress on a new, inter- Meggas’s winning goal in the final 10 “I told them to give it their all in nesses. That is why the Lakewood Family active YMCA-themed virtual trail that seconds of the game capped off an emo- the second half,” acting head coach YMCA, along with other YMCAs across highlights the YMCA’s long history of tional week for the Rangers. Lakewood Rachel Knotts said. “In the last 10 min- the country, are working to provide sup- promoting health and well-being. was playing without head coach Josh utes we moved our defenders up the Thornsberry who was serving the second field to put more pressure on them.” ONE DOLLAR game of a two game OHSAA mandated The win improved the Rangers Budweiser & Other suspension after being ejected from a record to 3-4 while Nordonia dropped Select Drafts game earlier this season. Senior midfield to 1-4-2. The Lakewood girls have three All Day - EVERYDAY! 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Lakewood Track & Field Lakewood High School Starts Cross Country Season With Strong Start by Joseph S. Ott Jacob Ott placed first in team results with a time of 18:11.0. Juniors Matt The Lakewood High School Cross Miller and Ryan Walsh finished second Country Teams began the season at the and third respectively in team results. GlenOak Golden Eagle Invitational on The Girls JV finished 10th overall August 25, near Canton, Ohio. out of 13 teams. Junior Emily Patsou- The course for this meet was held on ras finished first in team standing (34th the campus of GlenOak High School and overall) with a time of 24:08.0. finished in their football stadium. The Lakewood found some redemption course, 5k in length (3.1 miles), snaked from the previous weekends problems across rolling terrain and over grass cov- with the Boys Varisty Team placing 4th ered fields with little or no shade. overall at the Walsh Jesuit Tomahawk Run This was a race run in very hot early on Saturday September 8 with 17 teams morning sun with temperatures hover- competing. This course, considered fast ing around 90 degrees with at least two by Coach Ventura, consisted of some hills, (non Lakewood) runners requiring wooded areas, and fields, looped around photo by Joseph S. Ott medical attention due to the heat. the Walsh Jesuit High School. Senior Lakewood runner Makoro- Makorobondo Salukombo (Dee) Varsity runner Makorobondo Salukombo (#706) leads during the Walsh Jesuit bondo Salukombo (Dee) placed first in easily won the boys varsity race with Tomahawk Run. the Varsity race and had the fastest time an amazing time of 15:58.56 beating of the weekend completing the race in in the contest. Junior Lauren Rudin consists of rolling terrain through fields Keith Mrak of Walsh Jesuit. Mrak fin- 16:29.64. Boys Varsity runners Nick was the highest placed Lakewood Girls and on dirt paths in the woods. ished with a time of 16:10.12. Meeson and Tim Kelly finished second Varsity runner. Girls Varsity runners Controversy and confusion still The Girls Varsity placed 8th out and third in team results, respectively. Bianca Beltran and Daniella Beltran being talked about on Internet forums, of 15 teams competing. Hannah Evans The Boys Varsity Team earned a solid finished second and third respec- resulted in the Lakewood Boys and of Lakewood was the highest-placed 4th Place finish overall. Eighteen teams tively in team results. The Girls JV Girls Varsity teams not competing Lakewood runner finishing a strong competed in the Boys Varsity race. team placed 8th overall with freshman in their respective varsity races. As a 26th overall with a time of 21:18.0 Junior Pat Joyce, running in the JV runner Missy Richardson being the result, the Boys and Girls Varsity teams The Boys JV race saw Jacob Ott of race, placed second overall with a time highest-placed Lakewood runner. raced in the Open categories. Some of Lakewood, Matt Miller of Lakewood, and of 18:31.92. Joyce finished less than one On Saturday September 1, these runners competed in the Open Ben Kisley of Mentor battle for the lead second behind Perry High School run- Lakewood High School’s Cross Coun- race without wearing numbers and the entire race. Throughout the race these ner Shane Gillard in a sprint finish. try teams competed at the 2007 Avon were not scored nor given official fin- three competotrs could be seen swapping Lakewood Boys JV finished 5th overall Lake Earlybird Invitational held at ishing times as a result. the lead. In the end Matt Milled edged out with 12 teams competing. Lorain County Community College. Senior Nick Meeson officially fin- both Kisley and Ott in the final 50 yards Girls Varsity placed a respectable This course is run around the campus ished first with a time 17:19.0. Casey of the race. Kisley and Ott finished second 10th overall with 20 teams competing of Lorain County Community College. It Meeson finished second with a time and third respectiviley. of 17:40.0. Unofficially Makorobondo The Boys JV Team Finsihed 5th Salukombo finished with the fastest overall with 15 teams competing. time of the weekend at 16:24. The Lakewood High School Cross Junior Hannah Evans finished first Country teams started their season off overall in the Girls Open race finishing with a strong start. As the athletes con- with a time of 21:35.0. Junior Lauren Rudin ditioning improves over the next several placed third overall with a time of 22:02.0. races, their strengths will improve The JV teams did compete in their making the team even stronger. Their correct meets with Lakewood Boys JV chances of making it to the State Cham- placing a respectable sixth overall out pionships are looking strong at this early of 20 teams competing. Junior runner point of their season.

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Lakewood Arts & Entertainment Play Sparks Global Movement To Improve Maternity Care, Right Here In Lakewood by Amy Klomfas pected poignancy and the tragic truth each story lies personal choice. And feel they went with the standard medi- about power in maternity care today. Janet’s epidural, Jillian’s home birth and cal care and were treated poorly. BOLD Using a theater-for-social-change The characters represent the Sandy’s cesarean section are all on dis- encourages all people attending per- model, local communities organize b i r t h i n g play without formances to learn the truth about worldwide s p e c t r u m j u d g m e n t childbirth, understand where power What do mothers want? What do from liberal, ( C a t h e - lurks in their maternity care system mothers deserve? These and other tough “My body rine Beck, and make informed birth choices.” questions are explored in BIRTH, the r o c k s ! ” - M e l i s s a Brody adds, “Can a play improve critically acclaimed play by Karen Brody. b l e a t i n g S a b l a c k maternity care? It not only can—it is.” This September, more than 100 ben- A m a n d a G o n z a l e s It’s time to start changing maternity efit performances of BIRTH (doubling ( J e s s i c a and Nicole care so it works for mothers. BOLD is the number performed last year alone) J e r o m e ) L u b l i n , leading the way. will take center stage as part of Birth On to strong- respectively). What: A performance of Karen Labor Day (BOLD), a global movement w i l l e d , “Mater- Brody’s play, BIRTH to make maternity care mother-friendly. n o - n o n - nity care When: Saturday, September 29, at Locally, the BOLD women of s e n s e today simply 7 p.m. Northeast Ohio will host a performance Vanessa (Sara Rouse), to career-driven isn’t mother-friendly,” Brody says. “In Where: Lakewood Masonic Hall of BIRTH at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sep- Beth (Monica Honeycutt), violated many communities, pregnant moth- Ballroom, 15300 Detroit Ave. tember 29, at the Lakewood Masonic Natalie (Mati Senerchia) and even ers are faced with few options that Tickets: $12/advance, $15/door. Visit Hall Ballroom. The production angry, somewhat deflated Lisa (Anita support low or no-intervention birth http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ includes a number of Lakewood resi- Dacanay). But at the cornerstone of choices; in other communities, women event/19030 to purchase in advance. dents, including BOLD Cleveland Coordinator/Producer Amy Klom- fas, Director Jaime Bouvier and actors Lakewood Resident Creates Temporary Nicole Lublin and Catherine Beck. To further the community con- nection, an interactive talk back session Autonomous Zone In Leavittsburg, OH with a diverse panel of local birth by Carrie Myers no dumpsters or trash cans or trips employ this theme in their artworks, professionals will directly follow the to the convenience store. Electricity costumes, and camps. performance. Proceeds from this event On September 28th – 30th, Recy- and water are available in the main Tickets are available on-line will benefit Ohio Midwives Alliance cled Rainbow, a temporary autonomous ‘Downtown’ campsite, and primitive through recycledrainbow.org, or (OMA), a nonprofit founded in 1984 to zone, will emerge at the Hide-A-Way camping is available in the adjacent in person from a Recycled Rain- educate women about midwifery, pre- campground in Leavittsburg, Ohio. “Invisible City”. bow organizer, or at the gate (prices natal care, childbirth, postpartum and Theme camps, art installations, and Prepare for rain! Prepare for any- increase on Saturday.). newborn wellness. unrestricted creativity are among thing, so you can do anything. Recycled For further information on pur- The importance of raising aware- the many things you will experi- Rainbow is an inclusive community chasing tickets, directions, and a ness about birth as it is today cannot ence; but this is a no spectator event, project of which you are an integral guide for first-time campers, visit be understated. In a global maternal so you will find only as much as you part. You are radically responsible, but the Recycled Rainbow website at mortality crisis, one woman dies every are willing to contribute. you are radically free! How will you recycledrainbow.org, and feel free to minute from pregnancy and child- It’s not about what you get, but what contribute? befriend us at myspace.com/recycled- birth-related causes. There is a 30.2 you give. Recycled Rainbow has 10 sim- Each event has its own distinct rainbow. For more info contact event percent cesarean rate in the United ple rules to follow: Radical Inclusion, theme. In lieu of our push for radical organizer and Lakewood resident States, and there are rampant VBAC Gifting, Decommodification, Radical self-reliance, this year’s will be Arma- Everyman at info@recycledrainbow. (vaginal birth after cesarean) miscon- Self-reliance, Radical Self-expression, geddon. Participants are encouraged to org or 216-228-1248. ceptions. For instance, most women in Communal Effort, Civic Responsibil- the United States who’ve had one c-sec- ity, Leaving No Trace, Participation, tion aren’t aware they can choose not and Immediacy. to have another cesarean. Other than firewood and ice, there BIRTH has been called “the naked will be no vending permitted. If you truth about childbirth” by City Lights have something to give, gift it out. If Theater Company in San Jose, Califor- you have something you need, bring nia. The story of eight women, BIRTH it in! Pack everything you’ll need for delivers a theatrical experience that the weekend, take it out when you melds the unbridled hilarity, the unex- go, and leave no trace! There will be

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Lakewood Observer Lakewood Landmark Is Preserved By Many Owners And City by Paula Reed bought the house for $28,000, slightly after a bid more than half what Mrs. Morse paid of $605,000 If someone mentioned “the house for it 35 years before. The Hunter fam- w a s inside the wrought iron fence at the ily occupied the house for five years. a n s w e r e d corner of Lake and Nicholson,” it would The fourth owners of the home by a bid of be a rare Lakewoodite who couldn’t were Margaret and Elmer Nyerges, $ 610 , 0 0 0 , immediately picture the house—a one- who purchased the house in 1955. and Sako of-a-kind Lakewood landmark. Judy and Otto Lombardo bought the S a t k a While everyone is familiar with house in 1977 for $165,000. In 1979 the b e c a m e the Neoclassic architecture and park- house served as the Hope House for the the sixth like grounds of the house, its history American Cancer Society—the first owner of the is not so widely known. According to west side house to be selected. house. an article in the September 5, 2005 Lakewood saw the house show As evi- Lakewood Historical Society News, it increasing signs of disrepair in more denced by is known as the Faerber/Morse House recent years, and there were frequent the constant in honor of its first two owners: George rumors that the house was on the stream of it to a new location. For more informa- Faerber, who had it built, and Agnes docket for sheriff’s sale. In 2005, a Kiko work trucks at the property, Mr. Satka tion on the both the Mathew Hall and Doyle Morse, who added, among many Auctioneer’s sign advertising the sale has extensively remodeled the house Faerber/Morse Houses, go to www.lake- other things, the solarium, the pergola, of architectural elements of the house and grounds during his term of owner- woodhistory.org and click on Artifacts. the glass canopy over the rear entrance appeared on the fence, which was itself ship. In fact, he only moved in earlier The newly-launched Preservation and the fence. one of the items up for sale. this summer. Fund stands at about $5,000, substan- George & Katie Faerber acquired Shockwaves reverberated through The threat of destruction of tially short of the $30,000 budgeted for the land in 1911, and hired Gustave Lakewood as people were galvanized this landmark property awakened moving the Hall House. Bohm, a Cleveland native trained in into action, and scrambled to come up Lakewood to the need to protect our Mr. Satka has generously offered New York City to design the house. with a solution to forestall the auction. historic properties, and prompted the to open his home to the Lakewood His- George Faerber, a self-made man who In the long run, the mortgage holder Lakewood Historical Society to create torical Society for use as a fundraiser never finished high school, was the saved the house from being stripped of the Lakewood Preservation Fund. The to benefit the Lakewood Preservation secretary/treasurer of the Forest City its fixtures when the court granted its purpose of the fund is to assist in the Fund. The tour will occur on Sep- Savings & Trust Company. He lived in restraining order. The Lombardos then preservation or rehabilitation of his- tember 30, noon to 6:00 p.m. Tickets the house with his family for about one tried unsuccessfully to sell the house, torically or architecturally significant are $15 and are on sale at Geiger’s and year, until his death at 52 in 1915. fixtures included, but it went to sher- buildings or structures in Lakewood. Rozi’s in Lakewood; Liberty Books & Katie Faerber sold the house in iff’s sale on August 26, 2005. The first project identified for use of News in Rocky River, Border’s in West- 1916 to Mrs. Agnes Morse for $49,500. There was spirited bidding when Preservation Fund monies is the Hall lake; through the Lakewood Historical “Mrs. Morse watched the place go up, the auction opened, but most of the House. Built in 1870 by Mathew Hall, it Society at 216-221-7343, or at the door, board by board,” said Mrs. Faerber. “She prospective buyers dropped out as the is located at 16906 Detroit, and is slated availability permitting. told a nearby Realtor that if it was ever price exceeded $400,000. The tension to be demolished for a parking lot. The Take advantage of a rare opportu- sold, she wanted to hear about it first.” mounted as two bidders raised the Lakewood Historical Society is working nity to view this remarkable house and Mrs. Morse was an anomaly in her ante incrementally. The auction ended to preserve this historic gem by moving support preservation in Lakewood! time. She went to work as a bookkeeper at age 16, later becoming secretary to George Morse, president of the Par- ish & Bingham Company. She married Made In The USA — A Challenge For You the boss, but he died in 1910, just eight by Naila Jones attempted to live without goods made in Books by American authors are months after their wedding. She inherited China for a year, and found that it was no always an option, but for active 2-year- the stock of the company and proved a A mommy group celebrating our simple task. She documented the project olds, it’s nice to give toys they can use very astute business woman, helping the toddlers’ 2nd birthdays organized a in her book “A Year Without ‘Made in so that their moms can be left alone for company prosper through its merger with picnic and gift exchange with a limit China.’” Bongiorni said, “I wanted our a few minutes to get things done. My two other companies to create Midland of $20. Fellow group member and story to be a friendly, nonjudgmental daughter received a shopping cart and Steel, of which she became president and friend Patricia Neligan Barley sug- look at the ways ordinary people are con- loves it so much that every time she general manager. gested the following: “Can we add that nected to the global economy.” sees it she says, “Wow! Gift! Wow!” I’m Mrs. Morse spent $100,000 on whatever we give be made in the USA The foreword, written by econo- happy to see her excitement, but sad to improvements to the house. She in light of all the press about lead and mist Joel Naroff, notes that 15 percent see that nearly all of her toys and our employed a full-time gardener and toys made overseas? Just think of the of the $1.7 trillion the U.S. spent on belongings are made in China, Austra- spent $3,000/year on tulips (9,000 of gas you are saving from the ships if we imported goods in 2006 came from lia, Mexico, Tunisia, etc. them) alone. Her mother, sister, two buy something made here. Go green!” I China. Bongiorni’s book poses some The day of the party, we discussed nephews and a niece shared the house thought—what a great idea. We should interesting points about purchasing our mission and it was funny to hear with her. In 1949, two years after Mrs. be encouraging that consumption habits and options. It certainly made everyone’s stories. We laughed and col- Morse died, Willson and Wilma Hunter behavior in our everyday lives. me think. For instance, buying a pair lectively told Patricia she made this The task at hand became a hard- of shoes made in your own country is birthday gift search memorable. The ship. Three trips to Target, one trip to likely to reduce your footprint, so to experience left me with a real desire to Toys “R” Us and one quick trip to Marc’s speak—transporting goods halfway do something, which is why I am shar- left me empty handed. It became a mis- around the world may be cheaper, but ing this story. sion, a goal and also a discussion at it isn’t always green. Do you have any suggestions or home. We could not believe that stores As the date of the birthday party gift ideas? I want to encourage my local did not carry toys made in the USA. approached, the realization of the task’s economy and ensure that companies in We started looking at our clothes and impossibility intensified. I was eager to this country know consumers will try appliances too. Everything we owned see who accomplished the mission and to buy products made here, products was made elsewhere, except for a guitar how they did it. Out of 11 toddlers, made by employees being respected my husband purchased recently. only five got gifts made in the USA. and paid accordingly, products that I suggested that we make it a rule Once Upon a Time Toys, a toy store in meet the ISO regulations, products in our household to only buy things Rocky River, carries three toys that are that are inspected and that pass every that are made in the USA. Maybe we’d made in the USA. Two moms bought standard made by consumers. I will stop consuming and save money! But, there. One mom offered her talent as a now look at every object I want to pur- is it possible to live without anything photographer for a picture session and chase and check where it’s made and made elsewhere? a printout of a portrait. Patricia bought consider it twice before buying. Thank Author Sara Bongiorni addressed a book of tickets to the Memphis Kid- you Patricia for making my family and this question as she and her family die Park and I bought a gift certificate I realize the severity of this problem from Malley’s. and the necessity to change things! Join the Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com September 18, 2007 The Lakewood Observer Page 17

Lakewood Perspective Witness The Possibilities I was wondering when it was going Bret Callentine awesome beautiful moments! Most of to happen. Maybe I’m spending way too what we hear is negative, like the high much time watching the evening news, ago, I was working the front door, trunk, set up the collapsible wheel- divorce rate or reports of domestic vio- but lately, I’ve found that I’m almost when through the glass I could see a chair, and then began the even more lence. We have so many images of what too bitter to actually write. There’s lots large sedan pull into the handicap spot difficult task of getting his wife out of marriage is not, but we don’t elevate of topics out there that pique my inter- right in front of the entrance. As people the car and into the chair. The entire the positive examples around us every est, but the trouble is that most of them continued to enter, my attention was effort probably took about 10 minutes, day. We see too many girls disregard do little more than focus on the worst drawn back to the vehicle. An older but to me, it seemed like a lifetime. their self-respect and their self-esteem in people, and quite frankly that type gentleman (and I don’t use this term However, that entire time I could in order to obtain inappropriate atten- of thing disgusts me so much that I casually for a gentleman he was) took see the incredible love and devotion tion from guys. Guys who have no don’t even know where to start. his time getting out of the car while which that gentleman had for his wife, a idea that real strength doesn’t come Luckily, when I get into such his wife continued to sit in the front wife that was old and frail, whose body through being abusive and that tender- moods, it usually only takes a phone seat. It took him quite a while just to was betraying her, a wife who could no ness doesn’t make you a sissy. call or e-mail to my brother to turn me get his legs moved around and then to longer do for herself. This man, this Too many have bought into a lie, a around. A mere 10 months older than I get standing. I wanted to go help him, gentleman, this husband, was there lie promoted by everything we see and am, my brother and I are very close. And but remained at my post of opening my and as long as his body would let him, hear around us about how we are sup- no matter what my mood, talking to him door and shaking hands. would stay by her side and provide for posed to look, act and feel in love and in always cheers me up. In this instance, all The gentleman went to the back her, care for her, and serve her. I did not marriage. For those that are not married, it took was a story of something that hap- of his car and opened his trunk. The need to hear him say it. I could see it. think about what you want your mar- pened to him this past summer. trunk now blocked my view of him and I have no clue what the sermon was riage to look like. For those that are, think Rather than having me go to the all I could see was his wife still sitting that Sunday, but I will always remem- about making the effort to transform and effort of re-telling the tale, I’ll sim- patiently in the car. What seemed like ber that scene. I hope I can be half the strengthen your marriage. For sure this ply let him do the honors. Therefore, an eternity went by and my curiosity husband that this gentleman was to his is no easy thing, but be encouraged. It is it’s my pleasure to share the following was up. What was taking this gentleman wife. But more than that, I hope that possible. It takes work and sacrifice and story as submitted by my brother D.R. so long back there in the trunk? I finally this story can get out. Not this specific many disappointments and heartaches Callentine: decided to leave my strategically-impor- story, but the bigger story that mar- (nothing new here), but it is possible. The My wife and I recently celebrated tant post and go check things out. After riage is wonderful and beautiful and is generations that are coming up behind our 14th wedding anniversary. It’s not all, I could have a situation here (like worth sacrificing for. us will need strong examples. They will been a completely blissful 14 years, perhaps a couple of dozen fudge brown- This stuff happens every day, more need to see a marriage that shows what which might hit home with a lot of peo- ies to carry in for the coffee house). often than we would or possibly want it could be like. What it should be like. ple. But these last five or six years, our I walked the thirty steps from the to imagine. There are enough problems They will need to see the possible. Will marriage has grown tremendously. We door to the back of the car where I saw with the world and within the world of you be that example? still have our difficulties, but that’s not the gentleman gradually, and with great marriage, but instead of consistently …I couldn’t have said it better why I’m writing. I wanted to share with effort, manipulating a wheelchair out focusing on the pessimistic, let’s pro- myself. you something I personally witnessed. of his trunk, inch by inch. “Let me help mote the positive. Grab hold of those Thanks D.R. It was one of the most beautiful you with that,” I said quickly. I could things, though it was not covered by have had that wheel chair out in no any of our local news media. I guess I time. The gentleman just held out his You make can understand why. But it was pretty hand and stopped my effort. “No, I’ve cool and I thought you might appreci- got it,” he said. I stood and watched as the call! ate it. 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Minding The Issues On Iraq Withdrawal And Iraq Future At its September 4 meeting, the City Gordon Brumm heart of the problem, either immediate Council passed a resolution favoring a or long-range. Those who oppose the timetable for comprehensive withdrawal claim that U.S. efforts would have suc- war to continue unabated and tighten- war in all its aspects must be careful to of all troops from Iraq, with all votes ceeded if his hands had not been tied by ing up so much that they appear to give consider all angles and not to get out- affirmative except for Demro’s absten- a Democratic Congress that would not substance to Bush’s criticisms. (Keeping maneuvered. tion. provide the troop levels necessary to “do in mind, also, that withdrawal of all or Much has been made of the fact that This is an OK idea, but . . .Let me the job.” (This of course ignores ques- most troops will probably be followed by local tribal leaders, in Anbar Province make clear my views on the matter: The tions such as lack of political progress, bloody civil war.) and other unspecified places, have turned Iraq War is a total disaster, politically, but Bush seems to be good at sweeping And all of must make sure that the against Al-Qaida in Iraq and joined militarily and morally. Bush will go such thoughts under the rug.) In other ugly facts about the war – facts which forces with the U.S. This is not a military down in history as one of our worst pres- words, our loyal troops were stabbed Bush suppresses – are illuminated for success – it did not occur by force of arms idents, as I have said before in print. (He in the back by weak-willed and mushy- our fellow citizens. We must show in – but a political one. The move was freely may escape being the absolutely worst minded Democratic politicians. (Don’t clear light the lack of political progress chosen by the tribal leaders, apparently because he has moderated his views to laugh. This is what happened in Ger- and the ways in which the war has been in part because of the theocratic regime accord more with his opponents, e.g. on many after its World War I defeat. I also a catastrophe no matter what happens in that Al-Qaida tried to impose. North Korea.) seem to hear echoes of Vietnam.) the future – the civilian casualties, the But how much of a political suc- We are well advised to note just how 2) Or he can lay out his statistics at external and internal refugees, the kin- cess is it? Bushies hail it as the start of much of a disaster the Iraq War is, and the end of his term and claim that U.S. dling of religious hatreds, the ravaging a “bottom-up” approach. Well, I can in particular how deep the cancer lies. forces have made substantial progress of the economy (including loss of much understand the “bottom” part – it’s at the The war is a product of the Bushist view- toward reducing violence – substantial of the middle class). All this must not be lowest government level. But what does point, which is arrogant, self-righteous, enough to constitute victory on his watch lost from view. the “up” consist of? How do the tribal sanctimonious and narrow-minded (to and provide his successor a clear route to And we must make sure that that leaders help to bring about reconciliation list a few of the adjectives that apply). total success. (Again, ignoring political strong alternatives to Bushism prevail in throughout the nation? Will they stage a Our primary concern should be to insure failures etc.) the future. In part, this means intellec- coup d’etat and form a national govern- that Bushism is thoroughly discredited, If Bush can sell the American public tual activity – helping to build a foreign ment of unity? Hardly. Then will they now and forever. (Of course, we thought on either of these propositions (or some policy that will navigate through the join with their Shi’ite countrymen in the Vietnam War had accomplished that part of each), then America is liable to multitudinous problems in the Middle other provinces (Anbara is almost totally job, but the American people are prone being hurt in a way that is deeper and East and the rest of the world and will Sunni) to achieve unity? Not likely either. to forget, especially when suffering from longer-lasting than the immediate effects never lead U.S. into another Iraq. More More probably they will use the aid they post-9/11 PTSD.) of keeping our troops in Vietnam. immediately, this means working to get from the U.S., and the fact that Al- Bush, of course, is trying to prevent That is why our primary effort insure that our next president will be Qaida in Iraq is cleared from the table, to this from happening. He wants to leave should be to insure that he cannot make one who rejects Bushism and extricates strengthen their position in coming con- office trailing glory, and there is a danger either of these propositions stick. us from Bush’s mess in Iraq with as little flicts against the Shi’ites. he could succeed in either of two oppo- Congress is faced with the difficult lost blood and lost honor as possible. 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Pulse Of The City The Exceptional Grace Gary Rice Those of you who’ve been read- with exceptionalities were approved). ing my columns for any length of time There’s an old saying about how are certainly aware of my thoughts exceptions prove the rules. Over the concerning a great many things. Like years, as a special education teacher, everyone else in this world, I’m a big however, it has been a pleasure to help mixed-up hodgepodge of opinions. others break through discriminatory, At times, I’ve probably leaned a little outmoded, and prejuducial rules of to the left, and at others, a little to the organizations determined to protect an right. Like many if not most Ameri- unjust status quo. Unfortunately, in far cans, my opinions may seem, at times, too many schools today, standardized to be inconsistent and devoid of con- testing and other draconian rules can clusions. get in the way of individual differences There are, however, a few no-com- and personal expression. promise thoughts that I’ve developed Still, these days I’ve found many over the years, based purely on my per- other groups and even schools that sonal experience. One of these I will have been warm, accepting, and inclu- call “The Exceptional Grace.” photo by Gary Rice sive. (Actually, many of the ones that Having rules, regulations, stan- weren’t have become more so in the last dards, and codes of conduct is simply Square peg meets round hole...what happens now? few years). To afford to their members an accepted fact of life in society. In the grace of “making an exception” to the study of Cultural Anthropology, referring to those who simply choose to requirements waived and substituted their rules can be a wonderful grace, one learns about different social norms raise Cain just because they can. There for yet another reason relating to my indeed. and customs around the world. In are a few people in just about every physical conditions. At one point, I was Let’s hear it, then, for “The Excep- elementary school Geography classes, crowd who, for whatever reason, seem discouraged from becoming a school tional Grace”! It can be a beautiful we learned about how different peo- to love to bedevil the rest of us for the teacher because I had a speech impedi- experience, as we mark another week ple around the world ate, lived, and pure fun of it. These people I’ll leave ment (before the laws protecting those with the pulse of this city. behaved. We learned about how laws out of this conversation. and punishments varied from country Instead, I’m thinking about a per- to country, and how people traveled, son who wants to remain with a group The Secret Place: what they wore, and how they earned but finds something with that group their livings. that they cannot, in conscience, go I remember in my junior high along with. At that point, the once- An Insider’s Story Social Studies class, for example, when friendly and inclusive group can the teacher would bring in an exotic become very unfriendly indeed, and by Gary Rice be the thing to do, I, too, have a con- food from different cultures on Fri- may even cast the offending member fession to make. I confess to being a days. I seem to remember that extra out of its ranks. These days, it seems people love to member of that “power elite” who run credit was offered to the brave soul who I’m interested in exactly that point. confess. A day seldom passes without this city year after year. The feeling of would try the food and report about How does a group treat the exceptions one person or another “telling it all” power is truly awesome. I confess to it. As often as not, I stepped up to the to their rule? Which groups have what on some talk show. having been present often at that secret plate and scooped up everything from I would term “Exceptional Grace,” and With all place where the fried grasshoppers to filet-of-snake. which do not? the talk and future of our Of course, it probably helped that I’ve Let’s look, for example, at a make- c o n t r o v e r s y city is decided. never had a sense of smell, so that was believe church. A hypothetical John s u r rou nd i ng By my pres- my little secret. and Susan attend a service, and the our upcoming ence, I have Now, as we all know, Americans are people are welcoming and friendly, and election, there pa r t ic ipated traditionally a congregating bunch of the church seems to square with their seems to be a in determin- people. Older traditional groups--like religious principles. After a few weeks, feeling among ing the fate of sports teams, youth groups, religious John and Susan discover that the tithe some that per- thousands of organizations, and fraternities--have amount is a mandatory twenty per- haps a small group of insiders are really people. Yes, I confess that I have per- been joined by self-help organizations, cent of their income. Although this is running this city. Indeed, some people sonally helped make those decisions. health spas, fitness centers, charities, twice the biblically stated maxim, they seem to feel that our government gen- That secret place? It’s the voting and common interest associations. understand the church rule, but there erally, and politics in particular, have booth, of course. Why not become a Add to that the various chat rooms on are circumstances that would make the been taken from their hands by some member of the “power elite” yourself? the internet, and let’s face it, we like gifting of that amount extremely diffi- “power elite” secretly making decisions Please vote. Stand up for the candidates our groups! cult for them. Perhaps there is sickness that affect the lives of all of us. and the issues that you believe will best For the most part, I believe that in their home, or perhaps they have an Well, since confessions seem to serve Lakewood! groups serve a very socially healthy elderly dependent? For whatever rea- purpose. They combine a common- son, at that time, John and Susan do ality of interest and purpose with not feel they can follow the 20% rule acceptance and inclusion. They help in church giving. Before long, they us to define and refine our mission in are visited by the church leaders, who the world as individuals. The fact is, patiently explain that they have to one who did not belong to some kind give- or else, irrespective of their cir- of group these days would probably be cumstances. After all, everyone must regarded as a bit strange. follow the rules. Still, there’s one thing that both- There are those who would agree ers me about groups, and that is simply with those hypothetical church leaders, how so many of them treat the ones I’m sure. A rule is a rule, they would among them, who, for one reason or say. The trouble is that far too many another, are unable to conform to all of times in my life, I’ve found myself in their rules. a situation where I was unable to fol- Actually, I tend to look at groups low an organization’s rules. Once, more or less favorably depending on I did not advance in a youth group how they treat those among them who partly because they had a physical may be unwilling or unable to con- requirement that I could not complete. form. Now by that statement, I’m not Another time, I had to have college

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Chef Geoff The Great American Pastime If the title of this article suggests Jeff Endress the bottom were pulled out a bit early. to you that this will be a discussion Then the rush hit. Friday night has of Baseball, you are badly mistaken. coach in North Carolina, joined the hot stack of four slowly moving con- always been pizza night at my house. Beyond the mere similarity of being Lakewood system this fall. He brings veyer belts running through a blast Little did I know that the same held played on a field, soccer has little in with him an enthusiasm and belief that furnace. The uncooked pies arrived on true at the corner of Ontario and Carn- common with what I used to think he can build a strong program for the a 6 foot high rack, sauce and cheese in egie. As fast as they came out, they were was America’s pastime. Over the past Lakewood Schools. The team needed place. The process appeared simple gone. I was running, grabbing a couple decade or so, the rampant invasiveness warm-ups, to at least look enough. Artfully crimp the raw pies, less than artfully crimping of European football has taken over my the part. And warm- edge of the dough, add the edges and throwing them on the family’s life, like Kudzu creeping over ups cost money, pepperoni or sau- conveyor, and the neat arrangement of an abandoned outhouse. Believe it or more than what sage, put it on sausage or pepperoni got considerably not, soccer is now America’s pastime. can be raised in the conveyer, more random. I turned out a lot of pies Please don’t misunderstand me. I a season of car and VOILA, that were double or triple pepperoni. love soccer. Really I do. The non-stop washes. Enter 7 minutes By 7, the first rack of 36 pies was gone action with little or no scoring. The into the equa- later, remove and we called for backup. non-ending season that goes from the tion baseball. it from the And so it continued, unabated, blistering heat of summer to the rain The Cleve- other side, until finally, around 9:30, the crowd and sleet of snow (only lightning stops land Indians put the pie on started to slack off. The pace became a a soccer game) to the indoor season have a policy a cardboard bit less frantic, the crimping a bit more that takes over the winter months. I’m of making con- disc (this step artful and the toppings more evenly tremendously fond of my daughters’ cession stands was deduced by distributed. As the Friday fireworks commitment to play on travel, school, available to local Senior Captain boomed over the Jake, it was finally and club teams, each with their own non-profits for fund- Hillary Vigh), and time to close stand #7, and pull down practice schedule, game schedule, and raising. The group staffs the cut into 6 roughly equal the steel shades. A couple last pieces tournament schedule. The time com- stand and gets a cut of the sales. And portions with a pizza wheel. From of pizza to a few stragglers, and it was mitment frees me of the painful chores Coach Thornsberry had gotten LHS Soc- there, into the rotating display warmer. over. Our stadium supervisor told me I of planning family activities, meals, cer stand number 7 for ten dates. Enter Repeat as needed. Even with no direc- had done a really great job. No drops, and events. That’s all taken care of, into the equation Chef Geoff. tion, it seemed simple enough. two errors (the fault of the previously thanks to this invasive European con- Friday night, Indians versus the Except that the top oven turned mentioned upper and lower ovens) and test. But, I love it. Really I do. I mean, White Sox. Equipped with ID badge, out rare pizzas, and the bottom oven only 2½ pies left at closing. She told us why would anyone want to spend Indians issued cap, and a very ill-fitting reduced the sausage to cinders. Except to mark them down as “waste”, and Father’s Day fishing, golfing, or nap- green polo, along with 10 other parents that Sports Service had forgotten to then pass them out to the workers. It ping when there’s a weekend soccer and players at 4:00pm, we took the stock us with sausage topping (and was actually pretty good pizza. Not tournament to be enjoyed? field at the Jake. Well, actually we took you know how those White Sox fans as good as mine, made from scratch, “So, what does all of this have to concession stand number 7. There was love their sausage). Except that the but pretty good. But, we were actu- do with your normal culinary discus- much work to be done before the gates water line to the pop dispenser had ally REALLY hungry. We had done sions, Chef Geoff?, the reader may opened to a sellout crowd at 6. Every a constant leak providing an already pretty well. We made around $600.00 inquire. Well, interestingly enough, hotdog, bun, pretzel, and cup had to be slippery floor with an added film of for those new soccer warm-ups while there was recently a conjunction of counted. A similar count at the end of water. Not a problem. If I can turn out cooking at a baseball game. The con- three unlikely cosmic elements: Base- the night would be the basis for calcu- a pizza in the North Woods, I could junction was good. At that point, our ball, soccer, and Chef Geoff. lating sales. There were hot dogs to be surely do it here. Sports Services supervisor pointed out Lakewood High School has made and bagged, popcorn to pop, and And so it began. A 5-hour period that the 68 pizza pans, along with the 34 been very fortunate to recruit a new, shelves and racks to stock. And there of pizza preparation. The water leak trays all needed to be washed. But, that dynamic head coach for the women’s was pizza to be made. My assignment: was repaired, the sausage appeared, and was okay, even after 6 hours of sweat- soccer team. Lorain native Coach Josh Keep the pies comin’. pizzas in the top oven were slid back in ing in front of those ovens. Because I Thornsberry, recently a successful My pizza oven was a huge and very for a few more minutes, while those on like soccer. I really do.

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In an effort to provide information to the voters and residents of Lakewood, the Lakewood Observer asked three of Lakewood’s media luminaries to ask questions of the candidates for Mayor. Michael Gill, Senior Editor of The Cleveland FreeTimes, Pete Kotz, Senior Editor of The Cleveland Scene, and Thomas Mulready of CoolCleveland.com agreed to format questions based on issues the candidates had designated as most important to Lakewood. The following four pages contain the answers that Mayor Thomas J. George, Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro, and Councilman Edward FitzGerald submitted to the Observer’s online discussion area, the Observation Deck. The candidates’ answers appear in the same order as they were received. Questions, likewise, are in the order of their submission. All questions and full answers can be found at The Lakewood Observer’s website and discussion board at: http://lakewoodobserver.com/forum, under Election 2007. The Lakewood Observer is your number one source for Lakewood news! David Anderson compiled the questions and answers to make them more readable. Crime - Michael Gill (The FreeTimes) Safety - Michael Gill (The FreeTimes) Do basketball hoops create crime, or attract it, or are they an amenity that makes Are you capable of winning approval of whatever tax would be necessary to put more the city attractive by giving people a healthy way to play? If people who play basketball police officers on the street? Is that a good idea? suddenly have no public, easy-access place to do so, will they not find something else to do? How can a city of 56,000 people—which manages a dozen or so schools, their Mayor Thomas George playgrounds, and several parks, two of which have pools, a skate park, baseball fields First, before the anyone else was even discussing safety, if you view my cam- and playground equipment—how can we manage our resources so that people can play paign literature from four years ago it began with safety first. Since my first day in basketball on outdoor courts? office, safety has been the over-ridding concern, and frankly, due to Lakewood’s location, always must be. Mayor Thomas George The issue of more officers on the street is complex. Our current police facilities As a former JV basketball player for LHS, I have enjoyed playing on the courts. are cramped and outdated. We lack adequate space to house a significant number of Growing up in Lakewood I can remember enjoying countless hours playing pick additional officers. Our long term strategy must address inadequate jail and police up ball on the courts at Harding. However, the courts as many of us knew them space. We are blessed with top quality individuals in our police department. They have changed over the past years. The culture of basketball is greatly different from assure me that they currently have adequate staffing to meet Lakewood’s needs. what it was 20 or 30 years ago. Lakewood and many communities have reluctantly Certainly, they indicate they would not object to additonal staffing, but the top removed outdoor basketball courts and replaced them with indoor supervised adminstrators in the police department question where to house additional officers. opportunities. Sadly today’s courts have become a place often used for drug trans- Clearly, additional staffing would require new revenue. But one must also calcu- actions and general unruliness. late the additional revenue to house additional staffing. In short, additional staffing It is also important to remember that because Lakewood is one of a few commu- would require revenue for both operational expenses and capital expenses. nities whose Recreation Dept. is under the control of the Board of Education, the vast majority of hoops that have been removed were on School Board property. Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro At Madison Park, due to continued complaints of unruliness and gang type This question assumes that you cannot get more police without a tax increase. activity, Lakewood Police urged removal of the two hoops at that location. I believe that we can get more police, but I do not believe the 33% tax increase that I made the decision to support the police request upon confirmation that ade- Mayor George has proposed is necessary to fund more police officers. I do not quate indoor supervised opportunities would exist upon completion of the school support further increases in Lakewood’s high taxes. We have the second highest construction project. property tax on the west side of Cleveland, in one of the highest taxed counties in the country, in the third highest taxed state in the nation. Raising taxes has proven Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro not to be a route to prosperity. It is simply the easy way out for politicians who do There is no statistical evidence that basketball hoops either create or attract not either have the will or the skill to find a way to achieve the goals of our city. crime. Neighboring cities do not experience similar situations with their recre- So how can we get more police? Fully implement CitiStat in ALL city depart- ational facilities. Basketball is a popular sport played by many Lakewood youth. ments within six months. This will help us realize savings and allow us to redeploy Remove the courts and they go elsewhere to play. The city needs to have a com- resources as the program was intended. We can enter a core services review to find prehensive approach to recreation that includes three strategic areas, planning, out what citizens are willing to live with and what they are willing to live without. policing, and maintenance. The savings from programs that are cut can be redirected into safety. Over the last four years our facilities have been neglected. Swing sets have missing swings, playgrounds lack mulch and other proper ground coverings, graf- Councilman Edward FitzGerald fiti is scrawled all over picnic tables and play equipment, litter is strewn throughout I believe that more safety personnel can be deployed on our streets without our parks, and basketball hoops are nowhere to be found. These conditions are raising income taxes. A mayor must make clear budget priorities, and one of mine unacceptable and I am proposing the following to remedy: is that our current safety personnel strength is not sufficient. I disagree with Mayor Create a citywide recreation plan that includes the consolidation of the num- George’s plans to raise the income tax, because to advocate for an income tax ber of parks in order to expand “critical mass” parks increase before budgetary and management reform takes place would be unwise Realign the recreation options at the parks to provide a multitude of options and unsuccessful. at each park Ensure that each “critical mass” park is within walking or biking distance of neighborhoods Align our capital budget with the plan to achieve recognizable results within five years Voted Best Wine Shop In Cleveland Team up with the Board of Recreation to ensure our facilities improve their programming Plain Dealer / Free Times / Scene Evaluate the human resource needs of the Division of Parks to adequately staff We are proud to live and work in Lakewood the parks for over 60 years. This plan will not only improve our lives as Lakewood citizens. 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Councilman Edward FitzGerald There are numerous causes of crime- economic, social, demographic, etc. When dealing with the symptoms of crime, we have to insure that we don’t mistake symptoms for causes. Taking down basketball hoops does not reduce crime. If criminal activity is taking place at a recreational site, then law enforcement must reclaim that site for law- abiding residents. This does not mean that armed police officers must constantly patrol recreational sites. I believe that developing shared areas of responsibility between city employees, school employees, and private residents can provide the supervision neces- sary to maintain a civil atmosphere at these in our parks and recreational sites.

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Housing - Michael Gill (The FreeTimes) cost savings measures to stop the bleeding and turn city hall around. This will pre- Sunday afternoon half a dozen police cars responded when a kid, apparently on the vent out migration being caused by the slowly diminishing services. run after a burglary, hid inside a long-vacant house on my street. I do not know how many vacant houses there are in the city, but what would you do about them? Money for rehab? Councilman Edward FitzGerald Attract more people to the city somehow? Reduce the number of houses? Be specific. To achieve sustainability, the city must find the proper balance between taxa- tion and services. To slash services without regard to its impact is not an option, Mayor Thomas George and neither should we- as this Administration has- constantly state that the solu- There is a national foreclosure problem. The Northeast Ohio region is one tion is an income tax increase. We need to begin with a comprehensive, outside of the hardest hit areas because this region has a manufacturing based economy audit of city services and operations. We need comprehensive accountability stan- that has had severe job loss. Lakewood has over 15,000 single and double family dards established at all levels of management and service. We need to eliminate homes. The County lists 157 active foreclosures. Lakewood is the third largest city patronage positions which provide political benefits but not constituent benefits. in Cuyahoga County, yet we have the 10th largest number of foreclosed properties. Only after going through that process can we look at additional revenue, and the Clearly, although foreclosures are a serious issue, Lakewood proportionally is not taxpayers will not consider raising taxes until that is done. as severely hit by this issue as some other area cities. There are 162 vacant homes in Lakewood. Our Building Dept. tracks very diligently the number of foreclo- Infrastructure - Michael Gill (The FreeTimes) sures and vacant homes. These homes are inspected and cited if necessary. Realtors What specifically is the most critical infrastructure issue in the city right now, and inform me that there is a high demand for many of the foreclosed properties in why? How will that problem be resolved under your leadership? Lakewood. I view of the County’s web site supports this fact. The Mayor’s office has been extemely involved in addressing the vacant/fore- Mayor Thomas George closed property issue. We have begun to cite individuals rather than corporations In addition to our responsibility to maintain good working water, sewer and for negligent properties. This tactic has brought us timely results. streets systems, infrastructure improvements are part of our housing and neighborhood improvement strategy. We find Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro when the City shows it cares by investing in infrastructure improvements often the We are experiencing part of a nationwide crisis in housing due to sub-prime residents follow suit and begin to invest as well. These investments result in higher lending and foreclosures. I think that we can best address it through the following property values. My opponents strategy: differ from me greatly on this issue. 1) Secure and monitor the homes to prevent invasion from squatters and crim- inals. Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro 2) Identify the owner and pursue immediate resolution to the disposition of While planning is not traditionally considered “infrastructure” I believe it is the home. critical to our success. Despite my own efforts to move the city to the use of a stra- 3) Design programs with the lenders to offload the properties, one example tegic plan, no such plan has been put together by the current Administration. might include: Financial planning lays the foundation for all of the operations at city hall. If a)City Employee Housing, work with the lender to put these homes in the we do not correct the impending deficit created by the George Administration, we hands of city employees at little or no cost. It takes the house out of vacant status, stand to lose or experience a downgraded quality of city services. Planning for our potentially puts a police officer in the neighborhood, and puts the home back on physical infrastructure needs flows from this plan. the tax rolls. I will resolve this by creating a strategic plan within the first three months of We should not allow big corporations to destroy our neighborhoods. We have my Administration. We will hire qualified professionals to run city departments seen what vacant housing has done to the City of Cleveland. We must take an who will be able to take a fresh look at operations, engage the public, and work with aggressive approach to deal with this issue. city council to shape a consensus-driven plan to move us toward rapid success.

Councilman Edward FitzGerald Councilman Edward FitzGerald Other suburbs have set aside money to purchase dilapidated and abandoned The impending EPA requirements regarding our sewer system is a stagger- properties. This has given them the option of rehabbing those properties or con- ing cost which is hanging over our heads. We must use a combined approach of verting them to parking or park space. Because our city has not held funds in technical flexibility, long range financial palnning, and determined advocacy for reserve as it should, we have failed to do that in any meaningful way. Besides actu- assistance from the state and federal government. ally purchasing properties, the city’s law department, working with the building department, must be much more active in pursuing the owners of vacant properties. City Finances - Michael Gill (The FreeTimes) I have continually pushed the city to pursue lawsuits against owners maintaining The discussion of redeveloping Kauffman park and the Discount Drug Mart plaza is their properties as nuisances, and this is a tool which other suburbs have used more ultimately about city finances: The need for development to build the tax base, and the lack effectively than Lakewood. of available funds to adequately patrol a park hidden from the public view. If we address both of those challenges by cannibalizing public green space—and with it an important Sustainability - Michael Gill (The FreeTimes) recreational asset for adult baseball and other play—how can we replace the asset in an I have to presume this refers to the fiscal sustainability of the city. If so, is cutting accessible place so that the city retains its appeal for families who appreciate the avail- services in lieu of raising taxes a vicious circle that results in diminished quality of life, ability of recreational assets in neighborhoods? therefore continued outmigration, and therefore fewer people with less money to sustain a government that is continually whittled away? Michael Gill (The FreeTimes) Mayor Thomas George I disagree that the redevelopment of Kauffman Park is primarily about city Mayor Thomas George finances. We now have an opportunity with the possible redevelopment of the Your point is an excellent one and one that differeniates me from my oppo- current Lakewood Plaza to create a town center worthy of our residential neigh- nents. I believe there is no free ride. My administration is one of Northeastern borhoods. City Council, including my two opponents, unanimously agreed to fund Ohio’s most innovative and creative. For instance, I personally went to the Ken- a study to explore future use of this park. I believe anyone with a clear vision of nedy School at Harvard to learn about the award winning CitiStat program. As a the City’s future would explore the redevelopment of the adjacent park. The park result, our CitiStat program has become an effective mechanism for evaluating and is there because of a steep grade change and its landlocked location next to the allocating resources. I am confident we have a process that will allow us to con- railroad tracks had made it unuseable for anthing but recreational space. In addi- tinue to use resources efficiently. We have taken bold and dramatic steps to reduce tion to the grade change the park is difficult for the police to patrol. I wished my spending. We have eliminated over 25 full time positions, bargained tough union opponents had attended the widely publicized Detroit Avenue streetscape meeting, agreements including a 0% wage increase for City employees my first year in office in which many of you particiapted, which recommended moving the green space and many other cost cutting measures. toward Detroit Avenue as did another design brought to us by Lakewood Alive. However, with double digit increases in health care costs, increased fuel and Park space is energy costs, unfunded state and federal mandates, we run the risk of, as you men- at a premium in Lakewood and I am unyielding in my committment to main- tion, a vicious downward spiral of services. As suggested, you can’t have it both tain or increase the amount of park space in the city should much of the Kauffman ways. Park area convert to a larger upscale retail area.

Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro In old government there are two ways to meet needs when times get tough, cut I am not in favor of reducing our net green space within the city. I believe at services or increase taxes. I led the successful effort to defeat the current mayor’s the very least we should maintain what we have; however, as I stated in a previ- poorly designed income tax. So the alternative for him has been to whittle a little ous answer, I have a very different vision for recreation. Through better planning, off of every department, thereby diminishing all services. maintenance, and policing, these issues can be resolved. I am not certain that the We need to undergo a core service review to consider eliminating services and answer comes through increased funding as you imply. enhancing others. Simultaneously, we should be integrating technology and true For example, if we were to maintain net green space and reduce the actual

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Lakewood Mayoral Debate number of parks, we would save travel time of the parks staff from park to park. Vision - Thomas Mulready (Cool Cleveland) We also reduce the number of parks to be patrolled and concentrate more people What is your vision for Lakewood for 2010 - 2015 - 2025? in the parks, thereby making them safer. My formula for success in recreation does not require an influx of new taxes; it simply requires better managing the dollars Mayor Thomas George that the taxpayers have already given us. Sustainability: Lakewood should be a city of vibrant, unique urban neighbor- hoods where historic structures are valued and encouraged to be restored. Where Councilman Edward FitzGerald social, ethnic and economic diversity are valued. The City of Lakewood already has less green space per person than is rec- Lakewood should have an innovative and progressive government that makes ommended by national standards. We must be very careful about chasing after safety and quality delivery of services a priority. development which will eliminate already scarce public green space. I do not accept the premise that the only areas open for significant redevelopment are our public Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro parks. We must have a strong vision for our commercial areas, and not accept a I see a city that is implementing a strategic plan that will begin to move it in the “take it or leave it” offer from developers. right direction by 2010. By 2015 I see a economically stronger and safer city that has begun to redevelop a reputation of excellence in municipal government. In 2025, I Reality Check - Pete Kotz (The Scene) see a city that is well-positioned to be a leader in the region, is respected and used I hear a lot of grumbling these days about what people perceive to be Lakewood’s excess as a model for growth, and is prepared to deal with any type of regional shifts that spending. With the new library and new schools, people seem to believe we’re spending lav- could effect its future. ishly for a city where most people are of modest means. Obviously, there are various things that factor into the two examples above and they’re not necessarily under a mayor’s authority. Councilman Edward FitzGerald But do you believe Lakewood’s getting champagne tastes on a beer wallet? By 2010, I hope to have restored Lakewood’s fiscal integrity, which has rapidly eroded in recent years. I also hope to have restored our residents faith in the safety Mayor Thomas George of our neighborhoods, and have added safety personnel to our streets. I hope to see I do not believe we have developed champagne tastes. The school system and the beginning of a commercial renaissance and Madison and Detroit Avenue, and library had capital needs that required major reinvestment. They asked the vot- the beginning of an Arts District which is getting regional attention. I hope to see ers for their financial support and received the necessary support to execute the a city bureaucracy which is smaller and more efficient, and is beginning to lever- improvements. One of the top five reasons people move to a community is the age the advantages of technology. I hope to see Lakewood as a city identified with school system. Further the State of Ohio offered matching funds if the school sys- technological innovation, such as a city-wide wireless network. I also hope to see tem could raise their portion of the capital funds. Our library system is an award the beginnings of the implementation of border-to-border erosion control proj- winning system we should be proud to have in our community. The fact is, in our ect, financed by residents working with local financial institutions. I could write diverse city, many of us do not utilize all of the services we are asked to provide. thousands of words on this, frankly...but my point is that we would have a fis- However, without some of these services, whether they be the library, schools, cally responsible, safe city, which is finally tapping into all of the vast talent of this Winterhurst, Skate Park, Beck Center, or whatever, the overall desirablity of the city on a hundred different fronts. By 2015, and 2025, I hope Lakewood will be community diminishes. firmly established as an innovative, progressive community which faced the tough- est problems of the 21st century and overcame them all, becoming a national role Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro model for inner-ring suburbs. Citizen voted tax increases provided these facilities. So I guess I would have to conclude that the majority, at least of those who vote, do not believe we are getting History - Thomas Mulready (Cool Cleveland) champagne on a beer wallet. I feel that these projects will be drivers for future rede- All the candidates for Lakewood Mayor have served as City Councilpersons. Why do velopment, especially the schools. We will have to examine how new development you want to be Mayor? What will you do as Mayor that you couldn’t do on Council? can eventually lead us to property tax reductions. Mayor Thomas George Councilman Edward FitzGerald Lakewood Leadership-The huge number of endorsements I have recieved are I don’t agree that our building projects have been excessive. The new Library, more than lines on a piece of literature. Each endorsement represents my ability to while certainly nice, is not lavish, in my opinion, and I would say the same about forge working relationships with organizations which interact with the city and the the schools and YMCA. It is important to note that the YMCA was built mostly with mayor. County officials, labor organizations, interest groups ranging from groups private funds, while the schools project is linked to state funds and standards. representing gays and lesbians to groups representing Slovaks have all endorsed me for re-election. My opponents have not publicized or received any endorsements. Condo Devlopment - Pete Kotz (The Scene) The condo development on the West End seems largely vacant, if not entirely empty. Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro Do you believe Lakewood’s suited for such semi-luxury developments? And if so, what As a councilperson your primary role is to oversee the budget and to write specific economic indicators can you site to support this notion? legislation. You cannot manage city hall. I have witnessed the reckless manage- ment of city hall over the last four years and feel that I am better suited to take on Mayor Thomas George a leadership role to ensure proper day-to-day operations and execution of a long Rosewood Place has in fact, been very successful. In a very tough national term vision. development market it has grown from the original 11 unit condos and the 8, 000 square foot project. Many Lakewoodites are unaware that the developer also pur- Councilman Edward FitzGerald chased the mixed use building next door and rehabbed the residential offices and A Councilperson can try to prod an Administration in the right direction, but retail units. All of the new and rehabbed retail units are now rented. Some of the they cannot manage the city by remote control. Most of the problems of the last retail tenants have not yet moved into the new spaces, perhaps giving the impres- four years have been as a result of a management failure, and a failure of political sion of being vacant. The tenants in this project are responsible for their own build will. I’m running because I believe only a new mayor can implement the changes out. Some of the tenants have already applied for construction permits. Most of the necessary to address the crises we face. offices are now rented and the residential units are also over 90% occupied. The developer had heard of some of this negative misinformation (after all it is an elec- Regionalism - Thomas Mulready (Cool Cleveland) tion year), and asked the City to draft a press release declaring the development a As an important inner-ring suburb of Cleveland, Lakewood faces opportunities to success. He is exploring further investments and development in the area. join in regionalism efforts to reduce government costs, improve economic development and centralize services. As Mayor, which of the following regionalism efforts would you Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro endorse: A Merge Lakewood with the City of Cleveland and the rest of Cuyahoga County. If you are referring to Rosewood Place, it is not largely vacant. Several of the town homes have sold and are occupied and the commercial space is completely Mayor Thomas George leased. I do not have statistics that state whether we are suited for it or whether we No. have hit some type of ceiling. Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro Councilman Edward FitzGerald I do not support the mayor’s plans to regionalize Lakewood and remove our While it’s true that Rockport Square has struggled, I believe that can mostly be identity and independent right to govern. I believe the mayors who support region- attributed to mistakes made by the original developer, and perhaps some unrealis- alization are simply preparing for shrinkage instead of planning for growth. They tic price points. What’s going on in the housing market nationally certainly didn’t have given up on the idea that Cleveland can have a bright future where people and help. I am encouraged by the virtually complete occupancy of Rosewood Place. We companies will want to relocate. The leadership error over the past decade has been will never have a 100% success rate in new projects, but all of the market studies to seek silver bullet projects instead of focusing on improving safety, schools, and I’ve seen over the years indicate that there is a market in Lakewood for both afford- neighborhoods. These are the kind of quality of life issues that can make Cleveland able housing and high-end developments. attractive again.

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Councilman Edward FitzGerald Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro I oppose the merger proposals you mention. I am not for any merger which I will continue to appoint talented people to committees and boards and regu- would cause Lakewood to lose its individual identity, in either its local government larly conduct town hall meetings and focus groups. I would also like to see the or schools. I do believe that there is potential to share some government services, wider use of surveys. such as in infrastructure, economic development, recreation facilities, etc. As a City Councilman, I proposed that each department be required, on a yearly basis, Councilman Edward FitzGerald to explore any options for regionalizing their services- unfortunately, that has not I agree that Lakewood’s talent is an untapped resource. For instance, in the happened. money we received for the state for our lakefront projects, it was citizens who led the way and lent their expertise. Part of the skill set of a successful mayor is to Arts & Gay - Thomas Mulready (Cool Cleveland) approach problems as creatively as possible, and not bureaucratically. I think that As Mayor, what would it take for your to recognize and work with the gay and artist we need to establish structures which continually invite residents to participate in population in Lakewood to increase economic development, or do you feel there is no committees and task forces. It should be based on what they know, not who they opportunity for that to happen? know.

Mayor Thomas George Lakewood’s Future - Unlike my opponents, I have no desire to convert Lakewood to a Westlake that Thomas Mulready (Cool Cleveland) happens to be closer to downtown Cleveland. What is the single biggest opportunity for Lakewood’s future? Lakewood’s strength is its diversity. I have been endorsed by the Stonewall Democrats. Our Arts District initiatives and working relationships with Virginia Mayor Thomas George Marti and the Beck Center are a component in our progressive economic develop- One of our biggest strengths are things many of us take for granted. Lakewood ment strategy. is unique in its architectural diversity, its historic buildings and its location. We are bordered by Lake Erie, Rocky River and the MetroParks. Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro I don’t think it takes anything other than doing the job. Any mayor should be It is easy to envision Lakewood becoming a destination by commuter rail or willing to work with any group of people that can move Lakewood toward greater other means of travel for those seeking to enjoy the beautiful and diverse structures prosperity. I am committed to working with everyone. of the city, the main street of shops, an arts district, theater, boating, hiking, people watching and bird watching to name a few. Councilman Edward FitzGerald Part of the mosaic which makes up the vitality of Lakewood are the populations Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro you mentioned. We have a moral duty, as well as an economic duty, to recognize the Changing the city’s leadership in this election. talent they represent and to be as welcoming and inclusive as possible to all com- munities within Lakewood. The city should more fully embrace the concept of an Councilman Edward FitzGerald Arts District, and allow creative forces to help mold what develops. Lakewood has the potential to be one of the premier destinations for indi- viduals and families who want to live in a community which: is close to a major Retail - Thomas Mulready (Cool Cleveland)) urban center; has unique housing stock; is in a diverse community in every sense What is your plan for attracting new businesses to Lakewood? of the word; has proximity to a large body of water; is a walkable, environmentally progressive community; is safe and affordable; has a local government which is a Mayor Thomas George national model for innovation and efficiency; has excellent options in both public Despite the trends in the national economy, Lakewood continues to show sig- and private education; and has cultural options not found in any city our size. If nificant progress in the area of economic development including the retention and we make the right choices in the next few years, we can put all of these pieces in expansion of existing businesses as well as the attraction of new businesses includ- place. ing: Walgreens, Ferry Cap and Screw, New York Life (moved its offices from Atlanta to Lakewood adding 125 jobs), Regency Construction, 15422 LTD, Nature’s Bin, Re-Development - Pride One, Omni, Aldi’s, 5/3 Bank, Rockport Medical, Vedda Printing, Virginia Thomas Mulready (Cool Cleveland) Marti, Sherwin Williams, Thinsolutions, Martindale Electric, Zaremba, Advanced Now that Madison Village is but a shadow of its former self, the impact of one person’s Materials and more. presence has never been more clear: Chris Andrews put energy into his own businesses, but a part of that was to coordinate promotional and other efforts with others in the neigh- Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro borhood. The process helped the entire neighborhood by bringing complementary business Create a marketing plan that appropriately represents our assets and then and creating a destination identity. What can the city do to promote that kind of entrepre- taking that plan to retailers and developers. That plan should be coupled with neurialism? a business enhancement program that goes beyond simply putting up a new awning. For our commercial areas to be viable, business will need dollars to Mayor Thomas George upgrade plumbing and electrical systems, along with enhancing technology in We need to implement many of the same strategies that life style centers are our old buildings. Our storefronts are no different than our homes. They take utilizing and what Chris Andrews attempted. A unified marketing strategy and a updating and we will have to work jointly with businesses and landlords to make clean attractive environment for shoppers are key. We need to find our retail niche it happen. and capitalize on this niche. We also need to invest in our older structures to meet the current market needs. Many of these strategies cannot be implemented by gov- Councilman Edward FitzGerald ernment as you suggest. All of these concepts are goals of the Main Street program We must develop a comprehensive economic plan for Detroit and Madison that my administration initiated in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. Avenues. We have to focus first on the existing businesses- how can we work with Main Street is a proven method to handle these issues and supported by regional those who are trying to expand. We want to keep our local growing businesses development officials and Governor Strickland. We are still early in the process here, not watch them migrate to outer-ring suburbs. Second, we must become with the organization. However with our new executive director, the Board of LCPI known as the prime destination for small business entrepreneurs. Part of that and the large stakeholders, I have confidence we can do it. comes about by having the necessary technological infrastructure, but we also need to fully fund our business loan development programs, which we have failed Councilman Ryan Patrick Demro to do. We also need to change our lingering reputation as a place where it is diffi- The City should hire professionals in Planning and Development who have a cult to do business in. Finally, strategic acquisition of parking- more possible now history of working in and with the private sector to develop these districts. There than ever because of falling property prices- is a key development in developing are other clusters of businesses on Madison that are trying to do what Mr. Andrews areas such as the Hilliard Triangle. did. They should be supported and encouraged, but that cannot happen with pro- fessionals at city hall who cannot communicate or execute the vision. Lake Erie - Thomas Mulready (Cool Cleveland) As Mayor, how would you tap the immense talent of Lakewood residents? Councilman Edward FitzGerald I agree with your question. The problem is that when initiatives depend on Mayor Thomas George one individual, they tend to rise and fall on that person alone. I think the city made One of Lakewood’s greatest strengths is the amazing engagement of the citizens a mistake in not incorporating Mr. Andrews efforts more fully into our efforts in in the life of the City. I initiated the Grow Lakewood citizens committee harness economic development. I would like to see a new Administration establish a more the citizens’ involvement and to address long term concerns facing Lakewood for involved working partnership with the business owners on Detroit and Madison, that reason. and I think those business owners are ready for that. I have established committees for veterans, Albanians, Romanians, green ini- READ ALL THE ANSWERS AT - http://lakewoodobserver.com/foum tiatives, and other groups for the purpose of engaging their talents. Election 2007

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You Are Here Watching Lakewood Go By by Jason Weiner & Kristine Williams Christian and Kristin Warzo- But also that it just has the feel, cha, both 36, have lived together in for me, of a nice big neighborhood: it’s Lakewood for 11 years. They were walkable, has friendly neighbors. And joined recently by their one-and-a- it’s an older community, which I like. half year old daughter, Samantha. The The older homes, and the charm that Warzochas met at John Carroll Univer- comes with those older homes, and sity and lived in the east-side suburbs the fact that they’re all different. It’s a of Cleveland for several years before diverse community. moving to Lakewood. Kristin works at You can walk anywhere you want. the Cleveland Foodbank and Chris- It might take you a while to get from tian works in the health insurance the east end to the west end, but you industry. We met the Warzochas on can walk anywhere you want. We their front porch, their favorite place walk up to the library and get our veg- in Lakewood, on a scorching Satur- etables most weeks. You can walk to day in August, where their tall oak Lakewood Park. It’s pretty neat that trees provided ample shade, and the you can walk anywhere in Lakewood breeze from Lake Erie cooled down that you need to go. And you see it. the humid air. Kristin and Christian People walk to the grocery store. You Christian and Kristin Warzocha discussed what it is they each love see people pulling those little metal about Lakewood. carts full of groceries. I didn’t see the Lakewood Fourth of July parade and watching Lakewood go by. I mean, “The sense of community. That’s that in South Euclid or in Cleveland goes by. [An] old fashioned commu- you can sit out here early in the morn- what I really do like. Just the community Heights when we lived in Coventry. I nity day where everybody comes out ing until late at night and there’s all feel of it. The fact that we don’t have any think that’s unique. and I think that’s great fun. From the these people riding their bikes, walking big box stores here, but that we can get to One of the things that I’ve parade to the free concert on Sunday their dogs, kids around. There’s always them if we need them. My dad loves com- appreciated this year for the first nights in the park, there’s a lot to do something to watch sitting on the front ing up here because he said it reminds him time is the Lakewood Fourth of July with the family, or a lot to do if you porch. There’s something kind of cool of the town he grew up in. You never have parade, which I think is like going don’t have a family, in Lakewood. about that. It’s neat to be able to sit here to leave Lakewood if you don’t want to. back in time. It could be 1950 when We love sitting on the front porch and watch life go by.”

at 7pm. Admission is $12 (plus service (11213 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland) Concert Calendar charge) in advance at all Ticketmaster Thursday September 20th it’s Cola by Bob Ignizio locations or $14 the day of the show. Freaks (“Killed by Death” punk band just call it radio friendly modern rock, Bela Dubby from Denmark), The Bill Bondsmen but I suppose that doesn’t sound nearly (13321 Madison Ave.) (hardcore punk from Detroit), The as interesting. Anyway, the band fea- Saturday September 22nd it’s Darvocets (spaced out Clevo punk) and tures members of Future Leaders of Stoned By Magic and Debutante. Stoned Double Negative (hardcore punk from the World (vocalist Phil Taylor), Eva- by Magic is a Cleveland based duo play- North Carolina). Start time is listed as nescence (guitarist John LeCompt and ing trippy doomy rock. Debutante are 9pm. 18 and over. drummer Rocky Gray) and Mourning- from Pittsburgh and sound kind of like The Winchester Tavern side (guitarist Jack Wiese). Portishead, but with more of a creepy (12112 Madison Ave.) Melodic hard rockers Hydrovibe vibe. Admission is free. This all ages Saturday September 22nd it’s started out in Louisiana, founded by show starts at 9 p.m. Marc Ford. Ford joined The Black vocalist Heather St. Marie and gui- The Hi Fi Concert Club Crowes on their second album, 1992’s tarist Mat Dauzat. Seeking better (11729 Detroit Ave.) The Southern Harmony and Musical opportunities, the two moved to LA Thursday September 20th it’s Companion, his more technical gui- where Mat got a gig as guitarist in Columbia Records recording artists tar playing adding considerably to the Kelly Osbourne’s band. Meanwhile Absent Star with Wolf Cookies. Absent band’s sound. Ford remained with Mat and Heather continued writ- Star are a melodic alternative rock the Crowes for 3 albums, ultimately ing and recording demos. One of the band from Chicago in the vein of parting ways with the group in 1997. band’s songs, “Killer Inside”, was fea- Radiohead, The Killers, Coldplay, Ford released his debut solo album Heather St. Marie of Hydrovide tured on the soundtrack to Saw III, and the like. Hinckley, Ohio’s Wolf in 2002, and his most recent, Weary Featured Event and the band released a 5 song EP Cookies open. 18 and over. Show and Wired, came out this year. This is of the same title. The band plans to starts at 9 p.m. an all ages show and admission is $7. The Phantasy Concert Club return to LA in October to finish up Now That’s Class Show starts at 9 pm. (11802 Detroit Ave.) their debut full length album. VASE TO VASE Wednesday September 26th it’s Tennessee based Egypt Central also the flower store Machina, Hydrovibe, Egypt Central, blend metal and alternative rock. Their For Special Occassions Or No Occassion, Soulidium, Worst Case Scenario and self released album managed to nab them Vase To Vase Is Your Fresh Flower Source more. spots on two major movie soundtracks, Machina describe themselves as, with “Over and Under” being heard “a new generation of intricate, multilay- in The Condemned and “Taking You ered rock; a melodic blend of alternative Down” showing up in The Cave. post-grunge fused with new metal.” I’d This is an all-ages show and starts

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