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Volume 7, Issue 16, August 9, 2011 Update From Mayor Summers On Recent Power Outages by Mayor Mike Summers I wanted to update our residents on the recent power outage situation in Lakewood and let you know we are work- ing with the electric company to try to resolve the issues we are having. I met with Trent Smith, President of The Illuminating Company, on July 27 to discuss the situation. The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (CEI) is a First Energy subsidiary and delivers the electical power to the entire city of Lakewood. Children from Lakewood Hospital’s Day Care program were on a We had a frank discussion about tour of the Fire Station and stopped to watch the concrete footer The Criterium was a major success. Results and images on page 12. the condition of our power sup- being poured on the 9/11 monument. More images online at http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs ply and the outages Lakewood Lakewood Receives $250,000 In experienced last week. Mr. Smith was very interested in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds understanding what our specific Our Zoo To You! by Christina Lincoln city has been awarded $250,000 experiences were. I was able to More recognition and to invest in our community. relay this experience thanks to another reward for the City of The Neighborhood Sta- the many, many calls and mes- Lakewood! Cuyahoga County bilization Program money, as sages received from our affected held a call for proposals for well as other investments by the citizens. It was very helpful to Neighborhood Stabilization city, will be felt in a core part of know the frequency and dura- Funds- $250,000 for the top Lakewood. The area bounded tion of the outages which were proposal and $150,000 for by Ridgewood and Clarence, reported in many of the mes- the second. We are proud to Detroit and Madison, has sages. Mr. Smith reported that announce that, through the been hard hit in the recession CEI used thermoscan tech- hard work of the Planning and and this money will go a long nology to identify five critical Development Department, the way toward acquiring homes circuits that need serious atten- Division of Community Devel- that have been abandoned in tion. An additional 18 circuits opment and Melinda Burt, our continued on page 23 are being reviewed. Addition- ally, a review of the substations, Shamrocks Are Four Corners Champs Again including Lauderdale, is being conducted. Our Zoo To You: Terri Wise shares an animal with the crowd at the The root cause of the elec- Lakewood Public Library on July 22, 2011. trical outages was a July 19 storm which produced 5 inches of rain in two hours. This rain the Lauderdale substation on trical grid. Putting all of these caused flooding in the electrical the corner of Lauderdale and factors together - prolonged substation in Brooklyn. Pumps Madison. This caused addi- extreme heat, torrential down- are used to deal with a situa- tional outages, and power pours, and excessive demand tion like this, but the pump size had to be redirected again. In for power - caused an extreme and discharge pipe size were addition, the extremely hot situation which resulted in unable to deal with the volume days during this stretch placed extreme power outages. of water. CEI is redesigning this increased stress on the redi- Our discussions with CEI pump system and is also work- rected circuits and all other aren’t over. We will continue by Brian Powers ing with Brooklyn to identify circuits as well. The average to work with them to try to The Lakewood Shamrocks are once again champions in the a better place to discharge the temperatures during the days improve service in the City of Four Corners girls’ fastpitch softball league! The Shamrocks water. As a result of the seri- were in the mid 90’s and night Lakewood. Mr. Smith and I ended the regular season tied for first place in the Under 12 divi- ous damage to the Brooklyn time temperatures remained agreed to meet in the middle of sion with a record of 13 wins against only two losses. The girls substation, electricty had to warm as well, preventing the August. At this meeting, repre- then swept the playoffs with a perfect 3-0 record, winning the be redirected to other circuits. transformers from adequately sentatives from CEI including championship game on July 29 against a very tough team from In doing so, CEI overloaded cooling off. Overall, high tem- Mr. Smith and his engineer- The Sandlot. another smaller substation, peratures all over the country ing staff, along with our Police The Shamrocks include (bottom row, left to right) Vanessa which caused an outage to put the electrical demand in Chief, Fire Chief and Pub- Setta, Natalia Mepham, Claire Petty, Maggie Wagner, Olivia 43,000 Lakewood customers the United States at record lic Works Director, will meet Mastroianni, Ceci Wagner, Molly Powers, (top row, left to right) for an average of 93 minutes. setting levels. A futher compli- to provide CEI with a better Caroline Saracina, Bridget FitzGerald, Allyson Scott, McKenna Things were complicated cation is the normal, gradual understanding of what’s going Jablonske, Anna Fox, Carly Lauch, Grace Kormos, and (not pic- further when a Fault mal- increased demand over many on in Lakewood, and to extend tured) Claudia Becker. The team was coached by Dan Saracina functioned and overloaded years that today’s average our support and knowledge to and Brian Powers. equipment and power lines at households place on the elec- help CEI do its work. Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 7, Issue 16 August 9, 2011

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Wednesday, Aug 10 music, food, games, face painting and Lakewood Park. See Page 10. vendors, church and ethnic museum a bounce house. We will also be giv- tours, kids area. Free parking and entry. Wednesday North Union Historic Preservation Com- ing away FREE backpacks filled with The Refuge, Christian Praise Farmer’s Market school supplies for children returning to munity Workshop 10 AM - 1 PM, Kaufmann Park Parking 7 - 8:30 PM, Main Library Auditorium school in the fall. The backpacks will be & Worship Lot behind Drug Mart, 15412 Detroit See Page 7 for details. 8 - 9 PM, The Winchester Music Hall distributed first-come, first-serve until Chucklefck Presents...An 12112 Madison Ave. A Biblically-based Thursday, August 11 they are gone. Let’s Love Lakewood is an praise & worship experience created to event intended to give back to the com- Evening With Nikki Glaser Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Reddstone, 1261 share the love of Jesus Christ through 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Detroit Ave. munity and provide summer fun for music, fellowship, and prayer. Kids love DQ and the feeling is mutual. people of all ages. W 76th St. If you haven’t been to a That’s why $1 or more from each Bliz- Chucklefck comedy show at Reddstone Saturday, August 20 Teenage Women’s Self De- yet, you’ve been missing out. They aim zard Treat sold at participating locations fense Seminar Lakewood Car Kulture Show will help sick and injured children at to bring some of the best comics to the 10 AM - 6 PM, Madison Ave. from 1 - 4 PM, Lakewood Family YMCA, area that you may not have heard of, but your local Children’s Miracle Network 16915 Detroit Ave. 521-8400 Warren to Hilliard. Open to Hot Rods, Hospital. Since 1984, DQ has raised should know. See online calendar for Custom, Vintage and Classic Cars 1972 Program is designed for high school more details. over $86 million for Children’s Miracle and college aged females. A physically and older, Vintage Motorcycles, Scooters, Network Hospitals. interactive program to provide informa- Thursday, August 18 Chippers and Bobbers 1972 and older Friday, August 12 tion, technique and practice to women LEAF Third Thursday Series- also welcome. More info 521.2894. for defense against an attack. $15/Y 2011 Lakewood Wing Crawl Downtown Lakewood Friday Canning! member; $30/Y program member. 7 PM, Trinity Lutheran,16400 Detroit 1 - 7 PM, Lakewood Night Front Porch Concerts Ave. Canning Demo/Workshop in the You can determine who has the Best 7 - 9 PM, Lakewood Public Library Ladies Night At Beshe` Wings in Lakewood. Eleven bars will be Front Porch, 15425 Detroit Ave. 7 - 10 PM, Beshe` 13346 Madison Ave kitchen. Ever wondered how to preserve In honor of Beshe`’s grand re-opening, your garden bounty into the winter competing for the title including; Around 8/12: 15 60 75 “The Numbers Band” has the Corner, Avenue/Guy’s Pizza, Booths, been praised by almost every national Nicole Flagg will be hosting a fun months? Join LEAF Community for a “Ladies’ Night”. The event is open to the special hands on demo and workshop Eddy and Iggy’s, Gepetto’s, Harry music publication and several interna- Buffalo, Merry Arts, Plank Road, Pug tional publications since the beginning public. RSVP by August 10 for a special taught by canning expert and retired discount. You may do so by calling home economics teacher (and principle) Mahone’s, Riverwood, and the Scream- of their 30 years of live performances ing Rooster. To cast a ballot, you simply and recordings; 8/19: Diana Chittester 925-7424, in person at the boutique or Charlotte of Berry Good Farm! via Facebook at Beshe` Bath and Body. purchase a VIP Pass for $15 that entitles - Acoustic, folk and indie music solo act Friday, August 19 you to 4 wings (2 buffalo flavor, 2 open that sounds like a 4 piece band! Dive-In Movie at Lakewood Lakewood Chamber of Com- flavor) from each location and shuttle Hairspray Musical at The Park Pool merce August Meeting: 55th transportation throughout the day. 9:30 - 11 PM, Foster Pool at Lakewood pillarsoflakewood.org Beck Center Park, 14532 Lake Ave. Moviegoers will Annual New Teachers Lun- 8 PM, Mackey Main Stage, Beck Center cheon Sunday, August 21 for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave. enjoy watching “Finding Nemo” as they float in the pool or sit on the deck. 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Garfield Middle Summer Band Concert-Lake- Shows on Friday & Saturday 8 PM & School, 13114 Detroit Ave. 226-2900. Sunday 3 PM. 521-2540. Sunday, August 14 wood Hometown Band 6th Annual St. Mary Roma- 7 - 8:30 PM, Lakewood Park Bandstand Friday Night Flick at Madison Summer Band Concert-Ki nian Festival Tuesday, August 23 Park - Toy Story 3 (PG) Allen, Lady Jazz 7 - 8:30 PM, 4 - 11 PM, St. Mary Romanian Or- 9:30 - 11 PM, Madison Park on Madison Lakewood Park Bandstand, 14532 Lake thodox Cathedral, 3256 Warren Road, Happy Hour Yoga at Around Ave. Come join us for this free movie in Ave. Free concert in the park. Cleveland. Featuring classic Romanian the Corner the Park. 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Fairview Hospital Prevention Is Key Teamwork Saves Lives When With Diabetes Whether you have diabetes or not, prevention is the key. If you have diabetes, regardless of the type, the goal is to prevent complications. Heart Attacks Happen If you do not have diabetes, the goal is to keep it that way! When someone is having a heart attack, every protocol and team while the patient is still in So why is prevention so important? Nearly 26 million Americans second counts: The longer it takes before treatment route,” says Dr. Vlastaris. have diabetes; in Northeast Ohio, this number translates to 1 in 8. starts, the more heart muscle is destroyed. This When you have diabetes, your body has a problem with metabolism, “Our team is consistently ready 24/7 to quickly delay in treatment can leave a patient with or the way your body uses food for energy. The carbohydrates you identify and open a patient’s narrowed artery permanent problems such as recurrent chest pain eat are broken down into glucose, a form of sugar. Our bodies use causing the heart attack,” he adds. (angina), shortness of breath and congestive glucose for energy. Insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas, heart disease. The classic symptom of a heart attack is pressure is responsible for moving glucose from the blood into the cells where and chest discomfort, sweating and shortness of it can be used for energy. Without insulin (insulin deficiency) or That’s why Fairview Hospital has a protocol in when the body’s cells do not use insulin correctly (insulin resistance) place called “Code Crimson” that provides heart breath. But there are other symptoms such as blood sugar levels rise and diabetes is diagnosed. Poorly controlled attack patients treatment on a super quick track. abruptly feeling unwell with discomfort in the jaw, upper chest, arm or back. diabetes damages the body’s blood vessels and nerves and can lead Code Crimson is based on guidelines from the to other complications. Control of blood sugar, blood pressure, American College of Cardiology and the American It’s important to call 911 immediately if you think cholesterol and weight are all part of diabetes management and Heart Association and was developed as a result you are having a heart attack. “Fairview Hospital prevention of complications. of the very latest research. This protocol furthers has done an amazing job of reducing the time to Another 79 million American adults have a condition called Fairview Hospital’s mission to provide its patients get arteries open, but we can’t start our work until prediabetes and are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. with the highest standards of care based on the patient arrives,” Dr. Vlastaris adds. This number translates to 1 in 3 people being at risk! Prediabetes, national best practices. Last year, Fairview Hospital performed nearly 3,437 formerly called borderline diabetes, is when a person has impaired The Code Crimson guidelines are based on the heart catheterization and angioplasty procedures. glucose tolerance. This means that the body is not using insulin moment a patient enters the hospital to the time properly. Blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not quite Fairview Hospital’s Heart Center has a long their blocked artery is opened with balloon high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. These mildly elevated tradition of offering advancements that heal inflation, otherwise called door-to-balloon. Which, blood sugars seem harmless; however, they can cause long-term patients and prevent heart disease. according to the national guidelines, should be damage to the heart and circulatory system. less than 90 minutes; “Fairview Hospital is well • Fully credentialed staff, highly trained on the We each have the power to help stop the diabetes epidemic. below the national average at 67 minutes,” says latest technologies Change is part of the solution. Change has been shown to prevent Anthony Vlastaris, M.D., Medical Director, Western • An ambient catheterization room with calming the onset of diabetes and the development of complications Region Cardiology, Fairview and Lakewood lights and soothing sounds mentioned above. Our lifestyle, more specifically our eating and Hospitals. However, the ability of hospitals to deliver • Mini-Maze heart treatment for atrial exercise habits, are the things we have the power to change. on this goal varies widely.” fibrillation, not offered by any other hospital So how do you get started? First step, believe in yourself. To achieve this goal, every department and on Cleveland’s West Side Remember that every choice we make has an outcome. Whether healthcare professional caring for the emergency • World-renowned Cleveland Clinic heart the outcome is good or bad depends on the choice we make. heart patient – from the EMS squad, Emergency surgery program on site Second step, pay more attention to your choices and how they are Department staff, cardiology, cardiac catheterization • Women’s Preventive Cardiology Clinic offers affecting you. Look at the amount, and types, of foods you eat and lab team, nursing and more, has to perform their thorough cardiovascular assessments for the amount of exercise you get. Third step, and perhaps the jobs together in perfect rhythm. women, without a physician referral hardest, get started! “All ambulances in our area are outfitted with an EKG that transmits information to Fairview For more information about Fairview Hospital’s Hospital to be read by a cardiologist on duty. “Code Crimson” process and Heart Center or If the patient is having a severe heart attack, to make an appointment, call 1.866.777.8737 contact is made to activate the Code Crimson or visit fairviewhospital.org/heart Inspiration, Motivation and Wellness Dealing With Chronic Pain Wednesday, November 2 Chronic pain is a part of daily life for many individuals. In fact, it’s estimated 4 - 8 p.m. that 56 million Americans — or 28 percent of the adult population — experience chronic pain. LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility 25777 Detroit Avenue, Westlake Fortunately, there’s much that doctors and other healthcare providers can do to reduce the severity of acute or chronic pain. “It’s important to establish an early diagnosis and create a management plan Join us for Lakewood Hospital Diabetes and Endocrine that can either eliminate or help the individual function with his or her chronic Dr. Fady Nageeb, M.D. Center’s 3rd Annual Diabetes Symposium themed pain,” says Fady Nageeb, M.D., a Pain Inspiration, Motivation and Wellness. Management specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Pain Management Center at Fairview Hospital. It is the goal of Dr. Nageeb to assess the situation, During dinner, Aaron Thompkins, contestant from Season 10 If you have address the pain, and facilitate the individual’s return to a normal, of NBC’s hit series The Biggest Loser, will share his amazing chronic pain… productive lifestyle. story, which is sure to inspire and motivate all who attend. Many doctors and healthcare workers still have much to learn when it Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on the show, Aaron learned comes to the appropriate diagnosis of painful conditions. “Pain has how to make the lifestyle changes needed to transform not Ask your primary traditionally been treated as a symptom, which is appropriate in terms of only his body but his mind to achieve improved health and care physician for a acute injury or medical disease,” says Dr. Nageeb. “But as anyone with wellness. He will share what he learned on his incredible referral to Dr. Nageeb back pain knows, chronic pain and disability may remain even after the journey to motivate and inspire you to make the changes injury has healed or the disease has subsided. The pain itself now at the Cleveland Clinic needed to accomplish your goals. becomes the medical problem.” Pain Management A presentation on healthy eating strategies will help to kick Center at Fairview Oftentimes chronic pain patients have to accept that their goal is no longer to find out what the problem is, but rather to find out how they can live with off the holiday season. Be sure to bring your questions for Hospital and call it. “Pain is a signal to our brains that something is not right, and if you the panel discussion which will end the event. Cost is $10 216.529.PAIN (7246) realize this, it will help you deal with it,” says Dr. Nageeb. and includes dinner. Reservations are required and seating to schedule an A referral from a primary care physician is generally required before is limited. Please visit lakewoodhospital.org/diabetes for appointment. seeing a pain specialist, like Dr. Nageeb. event details.

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Lakewood City News Hens In Lakewood? You Bet! by April Stoltz fare Advisory Board to ask for their Hi Lakewood. My name is April support in backing our proposal for a Stoltz; I live at 1224 Edwards Avenue one year pilot project. The pilot proj- and I want to raise hens, not roosters, ect would allow three families to raise but hens! Whoa, hens in Lakewood hens in the city. These three families you say? That’s farm stuff! What’s have already taken the OSU extension up with that? Well, here’s the skinny. training course on how to responsibly Small flocks of hens (3-6) are crop- raise urban hens. They are educated in ping up everywhere in urban America. what is necessary for raising healthy, In fact, 65% of major American cit- happy birds in a small urban yard with ies allow their residents to raise these neighbors nearby. Everything was cov- birds. Portland, Chicago, Austin, Seat- ered from good animal stewardship, tle, Hudson, OH and even New York which breeds are best for cold climates, City - you don’t get more densely pop- predator free coops, proper composta- ulated than that. ble litter handling as well as prevention BUT WHY? of noise and neighbor issues. The pilot If you could see the way most hens families have all extensively researched are kept that lay the eggs you buy at the hen-raising, networked with hen own- grocery store, you’d probably never ers in nearby cities, and have personal eat an egg for breakfast again. On the experience with it as well. Lakewood other hand, eggs from responsibly photo by Michelle Sims residents interested in the pilot project raised hens that are allowed outside will be able to arrange for tours of the in a fenced-in hen run to peck at bugs pilot families farms, to see responsible and slugs and are fed kitchen scraps most important aspects of raising hens hen-raising in action. along with their feed - those eggs are with secure outside access is that it is The Hens in Lakewood group amazing in flavor, appearance and humane, which is why their eggs are also asked the advisory board to part- nutritional value. A study done by superior. ner with them in constructing a new Long & Alterman, 2007, showed home- More and more people are eat- ordinance to allow hen-raising in the grown eggs have 1/3 less cholesterol, ing local and growing their own food city beyond the pilot if it is success- 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3 more vita- in back yard and community gardens. ful. As part of the presentation, each min A, two times more omega -3 fatty Raising hens for eggs is just a logical board member was given a bound acids, three times more vitamin E, and extension of this movement which is document full of information on the seven times more beta carotene than about more control over what we eat subject including frequently asked store bought eggs. Feeding the birds and how it is grown and raised. Rais- questions (with researched answers) photo by Michelle Sims kitchen scraps reduces the amount ing hens in urban areas has become the articles on the topic, pictures of and the expense of sending scraps to way of the future: what an American chicken coops and letters from three the land fill, if you don’t already com- city looks like in the 21st century. independent Lakewood businesses good bird stewardship as well as mini- post, and is a healthy addition to their WHAT ABOUT who support hen-raising and who mum footage necessary between the diet. By the way, five hens will produce LAKEWOOD? would be part of our circle of support coop and a neighbor’s dwelling. less droppings than a medium-sized I am a core member of the group - the Lakewood Animal Hospital, Pets It is our group’s hope that an dog. And… it is compostable, whereas Hens in Lakewood. We want to raise General and Lakewood Hardware. Dr. informed decision can be reached at Fluffy’s will go directly to the landfill. hens here and would like to see the Barney stated, “I love raising chick- the advisory board’s September meet- When composted, the droppings give current law changed so we can. On ens, and believe it to be a hobby which, ing. If the board supports the pilot a fantastic boost to both vegetable and July 28th, our group came before the depending on circumstances, could project proposal, they can make a rec- flower gardens. But perhaps one of the Lakewood Animal Safety and Wel- easily be managed within our city.” ommendation to Mayor Summers that Greg Schnupp, owner of Pets General he give these three families an exemp- wrote, “It teaches responsibility, care tion, (something by current law he and the knowledge of where your food can do) allowing them to raise hens, comes from.” Glenn and Christine so the pilot project can begin. A sup- Palmer, owners of Lakewood Hard- port petition will be available to sign at ware added, “We are in full support of LEAF nights and circulated electroni- their (Hens in Lakewood) efforts and cally. Check us out at our Facebook are excited at the prospect of raising page, Hens in Lakewood. We will our own brood of hens.” have the petition there as well. Join Also, at the meeting speaking the movement! To contact the Hens in in support was Annie Stahlheber of Lakewood group, email hensinlake- LEAF. Since LEAF is all about improv- [email protected]. ing access to local food, this is a logical extension of other programs that they have. She emphasized their organi- zation’s support for the pilot project THE and their willingness to be the local go to group for resources, increasing awareness and information as well as working in conjunction with Mor- gan Taggert at the OSU Extension and Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food New BEER GARDEN with Policy Coalition. The advisory board expressed an Indoor and Outdoor interest in being further engaged and CORNHOLE learning more details about the pilot project. The Hens in Lakewood group Come Rain, Come Shine... is working on fine tuning the pilot project proposal and to build a draft photo by Michelle Sims ordinance for the board’s consider- ation. Such an ordinance will address A fairly typical backyard henhouse is about 4’ x 6’ with attached run for outside issues like total number of birds access. allowed, minimum space necessary for

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Lakewood City News Drive-Through Review Underway: New Code To Define Future Of Lakewood by Betsy Voinovich of road. How many is too many?” Back in February I wrote a story Councilman Anderson concluded about the closing of the Detroit The- his Deck post by describing what the ater, which focused on the need for next steps will be, saying, “My objec- the community to have more advance tive as councilman is to work with the notice when something we value in the Commission to develop amendments/ community is in danger of closing or changes in the form of an ordinance ending. The news that McDonald’s- which I will introduce in September.” and a regular one, with a drive through So the Detroit Theater closed in that catered to cars, and not people February, and by August, that bad on foot- was in line to purchase the news had led to this really good news: Detroit Theater property and tear a coming together of the community down the building led immediately to and our representativesTrim Size: to forge 7.0549 a code x 11.0 that will take# of aPages: healthy Lakewood 1 into more community reaction and input. # of Colors: 4C Process The first step towards gaining the future.Bleed: 0.0 community input was a meeting at the library called by Mayor Summers, initially just for residents of the streets surrounding the Detroit, which ended up being standing room only. Residents from all corners of the city came together to discuss the need for some kind of vision for Lakewood: a way to plot our future, that would not only preserve what we value, but encourage new development which would build on who we are, and what we want to be. Councilman David Anderson par- ticipated in that library meeting, and boiled down many of the ideas, reactions and potential solutions, to a clear course of action. In his own words from his post on the Observation Deck, Coun- cilman Anderson “submitted a letter to Council requesting assistance from the Director of Planning and Development and the Planning Commission in evalu- ating the current code with respect to drive-through facilities.” Councilman Anderson explained that he had, “established that the goal of this review would be to (1) consider issues such as noise, traffic, hours of operation, urban design, light, trash, pedestrian safety, the development review process and whether the cur- rent code provides Lakewood with the best development/management tools and (2) propose changes or alterations to the code to create the best develop- ment/management tools possible.” The only way to clearly define what happens in Lakewood is by having it spelled out in the code, and that code might need to be more specific if it is to function as a “development manage- ment tool,” a guide for our future. The Planning Commission responded favorably to Councilman Anderson’s call, using it as an oppor- tunity to develop an inclusive process, inviting the community to participate in a workshop, which was held this past Thursday, August 4. Director of Development and Planning, Dru Siley, prepared a map When I was a baby, Mom says I used to get sick all the time. I had Nearly 50,000 children that showed no less than 13 drive- allergies, asthma and a problem fighting germs. My doctor found a way to keep me healthy — without any shots! I only have to see and teens are cared for each throughs and drive-ups on Detroit him at MetroHealth a couple times a year. That’s good, because year at MetroHealth by one between Warren and Riverside. This being on two soccer teams keeps me and my parents pretty busy. of the region’s largest information particularly resulted in I am Cael from Avon, and MetroHealth helps me play better. pediatric teams. what Councilman Anderson described on the Deck as an “overwhelming con- sensus (reached) last night in the need to review the codes,” specifically with regard to the question of the “over pro- thecomeback.org liferation on a less than two mile stretch

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Lakewood Public Library by Leana Donofrio-Milovan Wednesday Nights at 5:30 pm. The Name Of This Party Is LEAF Nights Main Library Front Porch Secret… Bring the whole family and join your neighbors on the Library’s Front Porch to by Arlie Matera pick up your locally farmed produce and enjoy the labors of local artists, musi- Do not read beyond this sentence! Don’t do it! Stop now! Unless of course, you cians and craftspersons. like mysteries, secrets, puzzles, and parties. LPL’s summer reading club, The Case of the Summer Reader, is drawing to its end, which means it’s time for a party! Our Sunday, August 14 at 2:00 p.m. super sleuth summer readers have done a fabulous job, but there are mysteries yet New Date and Time! to be solved. What party games await you? Which treats will you eat? And who will The Mike and Mary Show be the first librarian to get drenched in our Soak the Staff event? Main Library First Floor Multi-Purpose Room Come find out the answers to these questions and celebrate the end of another While Mike tickles the ivories on our Steinway baby grand, Mary sings sensa- great summer with LPL. Bring your completed reading record for your chance to tional songs from Broadwayto Hollywood and points of interest in-between. They soak the staff! The party will be held on Wednesday, August 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. in consider it their special privilege to introduce the great American composers to the Madison Park Pavilion behind the Madison Branch at 13229 Madison Ave. This new audiences and are glad to rekindle cherished memories for the older folks, too. family event is free and open to the public. Call the Children and Youth Services Sunday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m. department (216) 226-8275 ext. 140 for more information. The Scimitars Swing Band Main Library Auditorium Let’s bring back the sounds of Glenn Miller, Les Brown, Woody Herman, and Duke Ellington! Paul Lawrence leads a ragtag, big band, swing band back through time to make sure that everybody has a good time. A seventeen-piece orchestra sure makes a big sound in our little auditorium. Tuesday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. Knit & Lit Book Club Main Library Meeting Room Lynda Tuennerman hosts a social club for multitaskers—a combination book club and stitchery group. She’s looking for readers who can enjoy intense discus- sion of modern classics while relaxing with their latest project. Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross- Espresso stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. At the close of every meeting, Coffee the group decides which book will be read for next time. Visit www.lakewoodpub- Tea liclibrary.com/bookclubs for a complete list of the books being considered and find Beer out which title you should read to be ready for the next discussion. Food Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. 15118 Detroit Our menu is completely vegetarian, in Lakewood. Booked for Murder and our ingredients are local and Main Library Meeting Room www.theroot-cafe.com organic when available. An undercover gourmand for one of France’s most esteemed restaurant guides works side-by-side with his faithful dog, Pommes Frites, to decide which restau- rants are worthy of the prestigious three stock pots status. When something funny shows up on the master’s plate, the mystery begins. You’ll be laughing and guessing all the way to the end.

Friday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. Front Porch Concerts The Numbers Band Main Library Front Porch Saturday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m. Film Noir in the Fifties A Touch of Evil (1958) Directed by Orson Welles Main Library Auditorium Mexican cop Charlton Heston and his new American wife Janet Leigh are just crossing the border into California when Orson Welles executes a three-and-a-half minute continuous crane shot in one of the cinema’s most famous opening scenes. A bomb goes off and Heston finds himself investigating the incident alongside Give us a call. Welles as an American detective. Forget everything you ever knew about the film Together, we can maximize noir detective. Welles plays his role as a corrupt, contemptuous bully. Humphrey your output in a single bound. Bogart he’s not. This is considered to be the final film in the noir cycle. With Cox Business’ advanced products, Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. you get invincible service and substantial support in a powerful combination of trust, Lakewood Public Cinema loyalty and excellence. And having a Grease (1978) Directed by Randall Kleiser Rated PG Main Library Auditorium dedicated partner means more time – It all began with summer loving… See the fifties through the wistful eyes of and profit – to look after your business. the seventies with non-stop singing and dancing and cars. T-Birds and Pink Ladies rule the school and teenagers break out into song as easily as they break each other’s hearts. This is the movie that made John Travolta a star and turned Olivia Newton- John into a bad, bad girl.

Saturday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. 5 Star Films Beware, My Lovely (1952) Directed by Harry Horner Main Library Auditorium This movie puts the “T” in thriller, the “S” in suspense and perfectly fits the talents of its two stars. On impulse, lonely widow Ida Lupino hires Robert Ryan, a handyman she does not know, to maintain her house. At first, all goes well. Things change, and she begins to regret the hasty decision.

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Lakewood Public Library among us. For instance, do you recall New Mike And Mary Show Date “Too Close for Comfort” or “Rhode Island is Famous for You”? Come be Rescheduled, Rehearsed, And Ready! part of this live performance, where this music comes to full life, for the by Joan Rubenking Both are drawn to the early 20th cen- Mike, citing the success of Michael performers as well as the audience. If On Sunday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. in tury and the songs that reflect popular Bublé, Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall, you relish the golden age of American the Lakewood Public Library Audito- music’s close relationship to musical and Norah Jones. songmaking presented with a fresh rium, the Mike and Mary Show must theater. Both Mike and Mary point Many of the songs Mike and spin, join us for the Mike and Mary go on. The duo was kind enough to out the “beautiful melodies, harmonic Mary are bringing to the Library will Show at Lakewood Public Library on fit us back into their schedule follow- sophistication, meaningful lyrics be familiar, and some may be old but August 14. This program is generously ing an unexpected weather-related and emotional impact” in their song new to your ears. They love to unearth funded by Cuyahoga County residents Library closing that stopped the show choices. “It’s no accident that those “new” tunes. Some are jazz tunes that through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture in May. Mike Elkins will play while melodies are still being sung and played have fallen into relative obscurity but and by the Friends of the Lakewood Mary Osburn lends her voice to songs by prominent performers today,” says will certainly please the music lovers Public Library. by the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Har- old Arlen and many other contributors to the American Songbook. Along with Lakewood Public Library Launches familiar standards, Mike and Mary also enjoy introducing new and rare New Language Learning Tool gems to their audiences. by Leana Donofrio-Milovan Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese. remotely, you can use it anywhere, Mike and Mary have been per- Lakewood Public Library now If picking up a language seems anytime as long as you have an inter- forming together for over a year, has a new interactive language learn- daunting, Mango seeks to simplify the net connection. With Mango’s free having met fortuitously through fam- ing program available for free on our process using a conversational method iPhone app, you download the lessons ily and friends’ connections. Mary’s website (through Ohio Web Library) at of learning. Mango’s language curricu- you would like to work on, and they background is in musical theater, and www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org. lum was developed by native speaking are available without an internet con- she has appeared in productions at the Mango Languages is an interac- professional speakers. Users learn the nection for up to seven days. For those Beck Center, Huntington Playhouse, tive online learning tool that provides vocabulary that will be most useful while of you that don’t have an iPhone or an Clague Playhouse and a number of over 40 different language tutorials in a also learning grammar. If you are having iPod Touch, but still want to learn on other venues in our area. She came variety of learning levels. In addition to trouble with pronunciation, Mango pro- the go, you can also access the Mango back to singing after spending years their most popular language courses, vides a phonetic pronunciation. You can site through the browser on Blackberry putting energy into her home life and Mango Languages also provides also record your voice saying the phrase tablets, Android phones and other day job; the re-emergence of her voice courses that other popular programs in order to compare it to the speaker’s Flash enabled devices. allows her to tap back into the joy of do not, such as Croatian, Czech and pronunciation. Interspersed throughout To sign up for an account you can music instilled in her by her mother, Finnish. Those seeking to improve the lesson Mango provides cultural notes log onto our website at lakewoodpub- who often played Artie Shaw’s “Begin their English skills also have a wide so you not only know how to say some- liclibrary.org either at home or here at the Beguine” to soothe young Mary. offering of courses. Mango provides thing, but you develop an understanding the library. Just remember to have your For Mike, the love of music started fifteen different ESL courses in many of why you are saying it. library card ready if you are logging on at early as well; his father was a band and different primary languages, including Since Mango is a web-based home. Once there click on the Ohio Web choral director and a musician whose Brazilian Portuguese, Greek, Japanese, language resource that is accessible Library link and you’ll be ready to go. record player was always spinning jazz and swing, which was a huge influence Forget Your Troubles With on Mike. While still maintaining his own day job, Mike studied jazz piano with Cleveland jazz legend, Hank The Scimitars Swing Band Kohout. He now plays piano in the Dan on August 21 at 2:00 p.m. with the big Zola Orchestra, which has played at the by Lisa Calfee ing down the house with the music of sounds of Paul Lawrence and the Scimi- Berea Oktoberfest, the Rock and Roll Back in the 30s and 40s America Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, and Duke tars Swing Band in the Library’s Main Hall of Fame, Nighttown, and other needed a break from the dark days of the Ellington. Sunday’s program will also Auditorium. This program is generously regular gigs. Great Depression and World War II. Relief include patriotic music, marches, show funded by Cuyahoga County residents For Mike and Mary, collabora- came in the form of a new up-tempo jazz tunes and novelty numbers. And accord- through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture tion in choosing their material is the called Swing that swept the country with ing to Lawrence, the Scimitars also play, and by the Friends of the Lakewood key to their performances. As Mary its cheerful syncopated rhythms. It was “The wonderful music of the 50s and 60s Public Library. And as always, this con- states, “The fun part of collaborat- the kind of music that asked you to get and anything else that swings!” cert is free and open to the public! ing with someone is that both of you up and dance. Lakewood Public Library So come brighten up your Sunday bring something to the table.” In agree- is happy to announce that Paul Lawrence ment, Mike refers to the “special kind and the Scimitars Swing Band are bring- It’s New! It’s Cool! It’s At The of communication that takes place ing that same Big Band sound to our Main between a singer and accompanist” Library Auditorium on Sunday, August 21 Lakewood Library! by Julie Strunk that he finds especially rewarding. at 2:00 p.m. with full saxophone, trum- pet, trombone and rhythm sections. The Lakewood Public Library welcomes all skateboarders and bicyclers to ride, The seventeen piece Scimitars Swing park, and lock their skateboards and bicycles and visit the library! The library has Band is part of the Al Koran Shrine band always provided racks for bicyclers to park and lock bicycles. Now there is a special The tradition that began in 1905. Cleveland’s rack for skateboarders to lock their skateboards; they are located next to the bike Al Koran is the 4th oldest Shrine cen- racks at both branches. A simple combination lock or lock and key that can be pur- Red Rose ter in North America. The Shriners are chased at any drug store will lock your skateboard in the rack. You can leave your Cafe not only beloved by their own frater- skateboard without worry! We know your mode of transportation is expensive and 14810 Madison Ave. nity members, they are also beloved by needs a safe storage place. Please come visit us and lock up. We would love to see 228.7133 the public for their unparalleled sup- you here! Parking off Victoria Avenue port of all things charitable, especially Corner of Warren Road & Madison the famous Shriners Hospitals for Chil- Historic Preservation Community Workshop by Dru Siley Open 7 Days 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. dren. The Shriners boast 22 non-profit What does Historic Preservation mean in Lakewood? Kitchen Open Mon-Fri Noon -7:30p.m. children’s hospitals that never turn away Sat 1 p.m. - 7:30p.m. a child in need with orthopedic con- Please join Mayor Summers, Planning & Development Staff and the Heritage Late Night Menu Mon - Sat 7:30p.m. - 1 a.m. ditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, or Advisory Board as we host a public discussion to explore historic preservation in Sun 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. cleft lips and palates for lack of funds. 32 our community. Our city turned 100 this year and as we look to the next cen- Learning Centers for Children are also tury how will the community define historic preservation? What are the tools and DAILY SPECIALS supported by the Shriners. The Scimi- resources available to meet that vision? This hands-on workshop will provide a tars Swing Band is a proud part of this forum to share ideas. All are welcome. Sun-Thurs till 1AM: 30 Cent Wings Wednesday, August 17, 2011; 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm; Main Library Auditorium Wed: $2 Taco Night -Beef, Chicken, Veggie remarkable humanitarian tradition. Thurs & Sat: $4 1/2 Pound Burgers When they aren’t out doing good For more information, please contact the Department of Planning and Devel- Patio, Sunday Liquor, Keno & Bowling! deeds, this talented jazz orchestra is bring- opment at 216.529.6630 or [email protected].

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Lakewood Schools Plenty Of New Faces Among District Leaders And Teaching Ranks by Christine Gordillo Services Department is new Coordina- rooms, the district will have plenty of The leadership team of the tor Gordana Dimacchia, who will be in new faces in front of the students this Lakewood City Schools looks quite a charge of Student & Transition Services. coming school year. Fifteen new teach- bit different for the 2011-2012 school Dimacchia comes to Lakewood from ers have been hired with the possibility year as six new administrators join the the Berea School District, where she of up to eight more being added as it team that will be led by new Superin- was school psychologist for eight years. gets closer to the start of school and tendent Jeffrey Patterson. Dimacchia replaces Lisa Ryan-Curtin. enrollment figures are finalized. There Joining Patterson at the district In the school buildings, new will be eight new teachers at the high helm is new assistant superintendent administrators will be settling in at school, two at Garfield Middle School, Kevin Bright, who comes to Lakewood both the high school and Garfield four in the elementary schools – one after having served as Superintendent Middle School. Kristen Engler, a recent each at Emerson, Hayes, Lincoln and for 13 years of the Mason City Schools Kent State graduate who interned Roosevelt - and one at Lakewood City in southwest Ohio. Bright and Patterson with the Solon Schools, will serve as Academy. Most of these positions are were colleagues back in the early days of the school psychologist at the high replacing former staff who retired at their careers in Ashland. More recently, New Superintendent school. She replaces Ralph Pajka, who the end of last school year. The district Bright’s leadership in Mason helped Jeffrey W. Patterson retired. At Garfield, Anthony Chiara- also hired two speech pathologists and establish the district as one of the best valle is principal Mark Walter’s new a school nurse. performing districts in the state. 14 years in the district as a special assistant principal. Lakewood resident “We are fortunate that Lakewood “We really do have the “Dream education teacher and as Special Edu- Chiaravalle will have a much shorter is known as one of the better districts Team” of administrators with Mr. Pat- cation Coordinator. She comes back commute now after spending four in the state to work for and we are able terson and Dr. Bright at the helm,” said to Lakewood after having served as years as assistant principal at Shef- to attract and hire the best educators Board of Education President Matthew the Regional Director of Special Edu- field Lake Middle School, where he in the field,” said Director of Human John Markling. cation and Family Services for the helped reduce disciplinary infractions Resources Dr. Deb Cahoon. Also new to the Superintendent’s Educational Service Center of Lorain and boost attendance rates. Chiara- We welcome all of these dedicated Cabinet this coming school year is County. Palumbo replaces Dr. Kate valle replaces Rod Lake, who accepted and talented people to the Lakewood director of Student Services Dr. Chris- Foley, who accepted a position with an a position in Mansfield. City Schools and the Lakewood com- tine Palumbo. Palumbo is no stranger Illinois school district. While last school year saw only munity! to Lakewood Schools, as she spent Joining Palumbo in the Student a handful of new faces in the class- LeBron Provides A Night Of Contrasts At Around the Corner by Dr. Charles Greanoff the sentiments of their jilted fans as and Cleveland. We’re supposed to “get would be an exception (there have been The return of Lebron James to they chatted with the “King” dur- over it”—whatever that means—and others), that the balance of consider- Cleveland on December 2, 2010 occurred ing the game. Former Cavalier Jawad just accept that LBJ has a right to take ations, including his local roots, would on the same day as another momentous Williams, a Cleveland native no-less, his talents wherever he so chooses. Aside cause him to remain in Cleveland. In local occasion: the fundraiser for the LHS delivered the coup-de grass with his from the fact that no one ever argued he the end, he did what he had every right gymnastics team at Around the Corner. fawning post-game hug of Lebron. had no “right” to leave, as far as I can to do (of course, he “did it” in a dis- It was an evening full of contrasts and The Ranger girl gymnasts fared tell, no one went into a fetal position and graceful way), further affirming what irony, when great forces of the universe much better, however. Undeterred by withdrew from society after the “Deci- we should all know about the character collided head on in western Lakewood. the Cavs collapse, they held their raf- sion.” Rather, many were simply appalled of professional sports. On this day, a group of local teenage girls, fles, raised some money, and treated by the idea that someone could be so dis- One final cautionary note bears along with friends and relatives, would their patrons to delicious wings and missive of the region in which he grew considering. The splendid contrast take on not only Lebron James, but the pizza. The turnout was excellent. New up. In our disgust with LBJ, we never between the Ranger Gymnasts and the NBA and the mindset of professional acquaintances were made and old ones abandoned the really important mat- NBA should not obscure the less edify- sports. Here are the highlights. renewed. My friends Dave and Dave ters—doing our jobs, tending to family, ing aspects of high school sports. Some It started out well for the Cavalier and I traded opinions on the upcoming riding our bikes and, yes, raising money public and private school teams, given fans, who barraged Lebron with “Scot- Ranger football season. The juxtapo- for worthy local non-mercenary athletes. recruiting, “convenient” transfers, etc., tie Pippin,” “Quitness” (a parody of sition of a fundraiser for a truly local After the Lebron spectacle, we seem more like assembled, regional “Witness”), and other less printable team against the spectacle of the NBA should all recognize the obvious: pro- all-star teams than those of the home- taunts. Seems the community has a bit mercenaries actually eased the pain fessional athletes have much more in grown community variety. This is of life after all, not taking kindly to of Lebron’s “Decision.” It was a rare common with their playing peers than especially evident in basketball, where a the now infamous “Decision” in which opportunity to compare side by side a they do with their fans. Few live in few players can make a big difference in ESPN and Lebron marketed, produced truly local, organic community entity the town they play in, and most have wins and losses, and where the summer and choreographed a public rejection with a marketed, spirit-less national a greater kinship with their fellow ath- AAU systems gives coaches easy access of Cleveland. The Cavs, on the other commodity. In this contest, the NBA letes that with those that inhabit the to potential “recruits.” Nevertheless, for hand, didn’t exactly represent Cleve- made out no better than did the Cavs. community. They understandably, in all its imperfections and inequities, high land as many had hoped. Besides being The irony of this night is further some ways, chase the highest dollar, or school sports present a generally organic, blown off the court by James and com- compounded by the narrative of the the greatest glitter or easiest path to a authentic remedy to the spiritless, quasi- pany, they seemed to not quite honor national media vis-à-vis Lebron James championship. We hoped that Lebron mercenary nature of professional sports. UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

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Lakewood Schools The Persevering Smile Of “Dee”: A Runner And A Role-Model by Seth Baker, H2O Camp Counselor The verb of the day was “Persevere.” A collection of middle-school aged campers and other various adults sat on the floor of the Lakewood High School L-Room, reflecting on the word “perse- vere” and listening to a former student at LHS talk about his life story and his most recent accomplishment. The stu- dents were all part of the H2O (Help to Others) Summer Service Camp, a City of Lakewood Division of Youth sum- mer camp that stresses the importance of community and service work by pro- viding middle school kids chances to actually engage in volunteer work and community building every day of camp. The speaker was a man with the nick- name “Dee”. He had been a Lakewood his determined mother went through to be forced to engage with people along Lakewood. Many of the H2O campers High Class of 2008 graduate, a former keep Dee and his 7 brothers and sisters the way. He said that, to date, he had had the opportunity to walk to A.S.I.A. soccer teammate of mine, and had then fed, clothed, and in school - his family raised nearly $4,500 for this cause (an and help in the classrooms and play- gone on to Denison University. He had placed a profound emphasis on receiv- amount that has continued to grow ground. just run 117 miles in less than 3 days. ing a quality education. He talked about as donations were made all summer). Every summer at H2O Summer Ser- “Dee” was invited to talk at H2O’s what it was like growing up as a child in What the campers had not told Dee is vice camp, there is a central theme for summer service camp after Celia the Congo and then in the refugee camp that first session campers had raised the campers. The theme for this summer Dorsch, the current supervisor and in Uganda, where his greatest form of money for this cause as well by doing a had been “Go Do”. The theme was cho- founder of the program, saw an article entertainment was a deflated soccer “Penny War” over the two week camp sen from a moving song, and was meant in The Plain Dealer about a very long ball, and where, because school sup- period. They added almost $300 to the to inspire Lakewood kids to go out and journey of a former Lakewood gradu- plies were so scarce, his pen was a dearly cause. When they told him, it was Dee’s become involved in helping others. Each ate. The story was about Dee’s nearly guarded treasure. He talked about his turn to be wide-eyed and impressed. day there was a different verb of the day, 120 mile run from Granville, Ohio to journey to the United States and how he He thanked them greatly. Camp- created to open campers’ eyes to new ideas his hometown, here in Lakewood. It ended up at Lakewood High School. ers from the rest of the sessions held and perspectives. Dee wrapped up by was a fantastic account of his run and He skipped over his time at penny wars to contribute to A.S.I.A. talking to the kids about the importance emphasized his almost inhuman reso- Lakewood, where he was a straight ‘A’ (Asian Services in Action), a group of the verb of that day - “Perseverance”. I lution and compassion. Though it was student, highly involved in various clubs, that partnered with Catholic Charities don’t think that there was any better can- a very well-written article, Mrs. Dorsch and one of the only students in Lakewood to run a summer learning program for didate in Lakewood to talk to the kids believed even more could be learned High School’s history to play two sports refugee students, held at St. Luke’s in about the importance of this word. from this determined athlete. So before in the same season (Cross-Country and the start of H2O’s first of four sessions at Soccer). He never mentioned that he the camp, she gave him a call and asked earned the “Male Athlete of the Year” if he would like to tell his whole story, award his senior year, or that he runs from childhood through the run, which a 4:10 minute mile, or that he made a turned out to be even more inspiring game-saving tackle in the District Finals than the run itself. for soccer. Dee was too modest to say any He began by asking the campers of of this. I made sure during the “Q & A,” H2O if they could correctly guess his however, to inform the campers of his full name. Blank stares filled the room. legendary accomplishments. Dee just Dee, who had been born and raised in smiled his familiar smile. the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dee told the campers about then politely informed them his full his amazing run from Denison to name is Makorobondo Deimerci Salu- Lakewood, in inspiring and exhaust- kombo. The blank stares became gaping ing detail. He talked about how he mouths and questions of “Wait, say chose to raise money for children in that again, but slower!” Dee then went the school of Kriotshe, the village on to tell the campers about his child- where he had lived until he was 12, and hood in the Congo. He told them about how that sense of purpose helped him how his father had to flee the country at stay determined at his most exhausted an early age because a rebel group had points. He gave himself the additional begun threatening his and his family’s challenge of travelling without phone, life. He talked about the hours of work money, food or water so that he would

LHS Fresh Start Orientation August 18 & 19 by Christine Gordillo All incoming Lakewood High School freshmen are encouraged to attend Fresh Start orientation the evening of August 18 and the morning of August 19. The two- day program is designed for students by students. Student mentors will lead the new high schoolers through a variety of activities that will help orient them to their new school as well as help build class camaraderie and school spirit. Students will tour the school, receive their locker location and ID badges as well as have a chance to sign up for clubs and other activities. Fresh Start is a collaboration of the high school staff and students led by House II Principal Lynn Eckert and science teachers Jennifer Frend and Kathy Gabriel, the LHS PTA, the Athletic and Music Boosters and the Lakewood Alumni Foundation. Any questions please call 216-529-4074.

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Lakewood Cares North Coast Health Ministry’s Silver Celebration Of Caring by Elizabeth O’Brien a Disney Cruise for four or a $4,000 and Sharon Zilli; Partner Award, St. Director Jeanine Gergel at 216-228- Twenty-five years of providing American Express travel voucher – John Medical Center; Hahn/Hoeffler/ 7878, ext. 107. health care to the uninsured will be cel- winner’s choice. Drawing winner need Sanders Memorial Award for Out- Silver Celebration is being co- ebrated in grand style as North Coast not be present. Those interested can standing Medical Volunteers, Marvin chaired by Sandy Haas, Wendy Kieding Health Ministry (NCHM) hosts this enter the Disney Cruise raffle via the D. Shie III, MD and Carol Travis, and Carol Rini. The event is being year’s Silver Celebration gala auction following link: http://www.nchealth- RN, MSN, CNP; and Angel Volunteer sponsored by the following individu- and dinner on Thursday, September 1, ministry.org/cruise. The Disney Cruise Award, Dick Heath. Honorary chair of als, organizations and families: 2011, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at West- raffle is being sponsored by Fairview the event is NCHM founder Dr. Rus- Presenting Sponsor: Carol and wood Country Club in Rocky River. and Lakewood hospitals. sell Elmer. Charles Rini, Sr; Advancing Sponsor: The evening will feature cock- Recognized at the event will be Those interested in attending the Margolius, Margolius and Associates; tails, dinner and dessert, a live auction the recipients of the following awards: Silver Celebration gala can purchase Supporting Sponsors: Delphine Bar- and raffles, including a drawing for Community Champion Award, Harry tickets by calling NCHM Development rett; First Federal of Lakewood; Chris and Sandy Haas; Charles and Pat Nock; University Hospitals; Wegman, Fun Times, Great Food, Wonderful Friends Hessler & Vanderburg; Silver Spon- sors: Lee and Larry Elmore; Rae-Ann What Could Be Better? Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cen- by Amanda Everschor Pido myself. Then I happened to be out by women I have ever met. Everyone was ters; Sea-Land Chemical Co.; St. John When I first joined the LECPTA myself doing errands (really not sure friendly, having fun and eating good Medical Center; Helping Sponsors: 4 years ago, I did it because I thought, how I managed that) and drove past food. Anonymous; Bravo Wellness LLC; “Well that’s just what good moms the park where out front there was a With that said, I would like to Division of Nephrology and Hyperten- do.” I always had the stereotypical sign for “LECPTA Salad Supper.” I invite you to this year’s LECPTA sion University Hospitals Case Medical idea in my head that these were the remembered reading in the Scoop (our Salad Supper. It will be held at Center; Joyce Buick GMC; Medical moms that stayed at home, cooked monthly newsletter) that this was their Lakewood Park’s Women’s Pavil- Mutual; Caring Sponsors: Terese and 3 meals a day (really cooked, cereal adult only “get to know you” social, ion on Wednesday, August 17 at George Blaha; Fred and Nora DeGran- doesn’t count), kept perfectly clean which I had no intention of going to 6:30 p.m. You can join, renew, or dis; Jim and Sara Doan; Ken and Kathy homes and spent every other second but I was hungry and salad sounded just check us out and enjoy the great Haber; HW&Co.; Lakewood Presby- of their day interacting with their good on that hot summer day. company, salad, and desserts. Please terian Church; Adele and Bill Malley; children. How did I- who believes I hate to sound dramatic and say RSVP to Patty McLaughlin, our won- North Coast Jaw & Implant Center, that cereal is great for dinner-fit in that it was a life-changing moment, but derful 1st VP organizing this event at John Blakemore, DDS, William Blood, with these people? yeah, it was. I absolutely loved every- [email protected]. DDS, MD; George W. Quil/FM Global So I did a couple of the free tours one there. Not one person was perfect, If for some reason you can’t make Foundation; Marvin D. Shie III, M.D. to the fire and police station and went which made them perfect to me. This it but would still like to join or see what This annual event supports the life- to the children’s parties. All of which was the most eclectic group of men we are doing, check out our website saving health care provided at NCHM were tons of fun, but I kept mostly to (Yes-men are in the PTA too!) and at lecpta.com or like us on facebook for the low-income uninsured in western (Lakewood Early Childhood PTA). I Greater Cleveland. The evening’s goal is hope to see you there! to raise $125,000, more than 10 percent of NCHM’s annual operating budget. About North Coast Health Minis- try: North Coast Health Ministry is the West Side’s free clinic for the low- income uninsured, serving more than 2,500 patients who have no other route to health care. With the sup- port of approximately 120 volunteer physicians, nurses and other caregiv- ers, NCHM is able to provide primary health care, specialty referrals, prescrip- tion assistance, and health education to the medically underserved. Founded in 1986, North Coast Health Ministry is a bridge to better health for our med- ically underserved neighbors in need.

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Lakewood Cares Ministerial Musings: The Debt Ceiling, Health Care, And Jesus We are mired in an age where the by Rev. John Tamilio III, Ph.D. left and the right are drifting further apart, becoming ever-more polarized. ily values’ is generally understood to There are other “socialized” insti- Democrats and Republicans no longer mean a political agenda, a set of issues tutions that already exist in our free, talk to each other. They shout across championed by the Christian Right on capitalist society. Public education is the aisles and sling pejoratives in self- subjects including opposition to abor- one of them: those bulwarks of learn- righteous contempt. Compromises, in tion and gay marriage, but a more ing that the Religious Right is trying the best interest of the citizenry who literal meaning might have less to do to eradicate in favor of home school- elected these officials, are rare. The with positions on the issues than the ing and vouchers. Many of us grew up desires of the military-industrial com- degree to which the politician values in secular elementary schools, went plex take precedence. family.” (I cite Republicans to bolster to junior high (or middle school), What are such “political” musings my position about as often as Cleve- and graduated from one of the 27,000 doing in a “religion” column? landers cry, “I love LeBron James!” public high schools that dot the land- Numerous social programs are Cherish it!) scape. I wince at the thought of where I on the cutting block as a result of the That is why these reflections are in would be today if it weren’t for Mr. Bob tionable” Hawaiian birth certificate, recent debt ceiling “negotiations.” a religion column. I, too, want to know Dunn: my passionate and dedicated maybe they should read the words of Don’t be fooled: when all is said and to what extent politicians value fami- (and underpaid) high school English that book they want to make manda- done CEOs will still receive tax breaks lies — all families? teacher. tory reading (in lieu of Twain, Orwell, on their corporate jets. The military If they did, they would see health My father raised a family on Bradbury, and Salinger). will get all the money they need (and care, for example, as a right not a privi- the modest income he made work- That Jesus character was pretty then some) to fight the two wars in lege. Is it me or is it absolutely ludicrous ing for one of those other ultra-leftist, radical. He cured the sick and did which we are currently embroiled. (Or that members of Congress and the Marxist-Leninist institutions: the fire not charge them a dime, nor did he is it five?) Wall Street will still receive Senate warn us about the dangers of department. Yes, those civil servants clear their treatment plan with their bail-outs while Main Street becomes a having free health care while they who risk their lives daily for you and HMO or PCP. He broke bread with ghost town. receive the best medical insurance of me — the women and men who fight the dregs of society and challenged Meanwhile, conservatives will all at no expense to themselves? I guess fires and crime and keep our country the religious and political authorities still dangle family values as the fault it’s pretty easy to tell a hungry person safe — working for socialist institu- of his day to be more compassionate line that, if not tended to zealously, who is banging on your door to get lost tions. Who da thunk! toward them. will eventually shake America into a when your belly is filled with free food And it doesn’t end there. Ever Be honest: if Jesus were to show pile of red rubble. The former Repub- that you could have purchased your- receive a piece of mail that was deliv- up in Washington, DC today and was lican Senator John Danforth (also an self. ered to your house, or read a book from asked to testify in the House or Senate ordained Episcopal priest) explicated I know — we cannot have univer- a public library, or enjoy a picnic lunch regarding health care, what would he it quite astutely: “The term ‘fam- sal health care. That’s Socialism! with your family in a park? Yup, those say? Would he favor the privatization deceptive Socialists are everywhere! of medicine and lucrative tax breaks They are trying to steal our freedoms for pharmaceutical companies while Lakewood Woman Is by giving us books and parks and saying that the poor need to get what- health care. ever care they can at free clinics? “Rotarian Of The Year” Health care is a multi-billion dol- Something tells me that he would lar a year business. That is why it will send the homeless, single mother never be free. Face it. It has nothing to and her baby to the Mayo Clinic for do with Socialism (which is just a scare the best treatment available free-of- tactic), the absurd notion of death charge and would tell Mr. Boehner panels that will decide if grandma and his cronies to take public trans- lives or dies, or doctors being told portation to the urban clinic and wait what tests they can and cannot per- in line for hours for antibiotics. While form. It’s about money. Period. waiting they can discuss the dormer Oh yeah — back to the “religion” they want to put on the debt ceiling aspect of all this. they constructed — the addition for Many of those in the corridors of which you and I must pay. power claim that we are a “Christian” It is high-time that these politi- nation. (If they are going to bring reli- cians (Republicans and Democrats) gion into their legislating, then I’m start serving the people who put them bringing politics into my musings.) in office, and, if they are going to do so Instead of being so concerned about in the name of Jesus, then they better who is a Christian, or a Mormon, or start expecting as much from them- selves as he does. Amy Johnston, Rotarian of the Year a “Muslim” hiding behind a “ques- by Eileen McShea and on the Vocational Service Com- A traditional The Rotary Club of Cleveland mittee, which funds a program to help Bible based chose Amy Johnston of Lakewood as women get a high school diploma. ministry their “Rotarian of the Year.” “Her kindness and dedication anchored in the The award honors those who to others has been a great asset to my love of God for exemplify the values of the Rotary company,” said Maryann Hanson, ALL people. including tireless service to others. President, and CEO of Hanson Ser- Join us! Amy is one of Rotary’s most active vol- vices Inc., Amy’s employer. Worship 9am & S.O.S Thrift Shop unteers. Amy is the director of Marketing Youth Sunday School 9am Visitors to Cleveland’s most recent for Hanson Services Inc., a non-medi- - Rise & Shine Early Morning Grand Re-Opening Tall Ships Festival have likely benefited cal, in-home care company. 9am Worship Aug. 13th 1pm from just one of Amy’s volunteer proj- Amy’s award comes just weeks - Childrens Sunday School/ Nursery during worship DISCOUNT Sale ects. The Rotary Club of Cleveland after the Lakewood and Rocky River - Adult Sunday School w/the 50cent bargain room sponsored the 2010 festival as part of Rotary made Maryann Hanson an following worship Tues & Sat 1-4pm the chapter’s 100th birthday celebra- honorary lifetime Rotarian. - Tuesday Night Bible Study begining in the Fall New & gently used infant-plus size clothing, tion. Amy is working on the Tall Ships Hanson has five offices in North- 12501 Lake Ave. accessories, housewares, toys & small electronics. return visit in 2013. east Ohio and Florida. Each office has 216-521-7424 Nice selection of back to school apparel. Amy has also served on the Board administrators who are active Rotar- www.coveumc.org of Trustees for the Cleveland Rotary, ians.

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Lakewood Criterium Bike Races Return To Lakewood Some say it had been twenty years since the last bike races in Lakewood. I 1 am thinking 40 years or more. Doesn’t matter now, because a small group of bike racers headed by Brian Limkemann and Spin Bike Shop recently joined with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, and had them last week! I hope we wit- nessed the birth of another annual event, because as the day wore on, more and more spectators turned out at the bars and restaurants, on the streets and at parties in front of the houses along the course to celebrate speed on two wheels. I would really like to thank every- one associated with this effort. This smith, Buckeye Beer Engine, Folicle, is what Lakewood is all about. Dream Live Well Lakewood, Sentry, West End 2 it, partner, work together and deliver Tavern, Gaye Moritz Rule and Val another great event. Mechenbier, The City of Lakewood, Special thanks and a tip of the and all of the departments working on LO Hat goes to: Hope Marsh, Nature’s this, The Lakewood Chamber of Com- Bin, Spin, OnPoint, Around the Cor- merce, and of course the volunteers ner, Avenue Tap House, Blackbird, and Brian for their support, time and COX Business, Litzler, Riverwood energy spent helping this dream come Café, Rockport Woodworks, Bread- true. Now get busy on next year! Images from the races by Jim O’Bryan 1) The start line was at India Garden, and by the time they got to this first turn by Around the Corner, they were flashing by the WestEnd at about 32mph in a tight pack! 2) The hardest corner on the course was at the end of Sloane Ave. where they had to get on the brakes, make the transition over three surfaces and then ride back uphill on West Clifton. 3) At the top of the hill they made a left turn past Breadsmith, down Detroit with a slight bend at the Avenue Tap House and into another lap. 4 and 5) All along the course people sat out and watched, threw some fabulous parties and picnics, and had a great time. 6) Chris Ugerti (Panther b/p Competitive Cyclist) crosses the finish line first in the last race of the day. If you missed it this year, do not miss it next year. What a great time in Lakewood. If you would like to know more about this year’s event, or would like to get involved in any level from a spectator, to a volunteer (nice tee shirts), an exhibitor or vendor, a rider or even as a sponsor go to: http:www.lakewoodcriterium.com 3

More photos at: http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs. Criterium Race Results by Margaret Brinich With a total of 182 riders in its inaugural year, the Lakewood Criterium was a huge success. Congratulations to all who participated and volunteered! The top finishers and their racing team in each category are listed below. Cat 5 1 Jason Blodgett (Team Spin); 2 Mark Gori (Team Spin); 3 John Hoffman, Jr. (Team Spin); 4 Jonathan Patton (Fuji Cycling); 5 John Sternen (N/A) Master 35 4 5 1 Chris Riccardi (Team Lake Effect); 2 Rick Parr (Stark Velo); 3 James (Zak) Dieringer (Team Spin); 4 Jonathan Shell (Cleveland Clinic Sports Health - RGF Cycling p/b Felt Bicycles); 5 Joe Pallotto (Team Lake Effect) Cat 4 1 Kevin Henschel (Duji Dayton); 2 Nathan Dugan (Fuji Cycling); 3 Brent Machman (Eddy’s Bike Shop); 4 Robert Sroka (Team Lake Effect); 5 Brett Bailor (Team Competitive Gear) Women 6 1 Sally Price (Texas Roadhouse); 2 Jane Geissse (Team Spin); 3 Julie Lewis Sroka (Team Lake Effect); 4 Erin Quinlan (Carbon Racing); 5 Kellie Strang (Carbon Racing) Cat 1, 2, 3 1 Chris Ugerti (Panther b/p Competitive Cyclist); 2 Jeremy Grimm (Cleveland Clinic Sports Health - RGF Cycling p/b Felt Bicycles); 3 Thom Dominic (Team Spin); 4 Shawn Adams (Carbon Racing); 5 Matthew Weeks (Carbon Racing); 6 Daniel Quinlan (Carbon Racing); 7 Todd Gosselaar (Carbon Racing); 8 Rob Thompson (Team Spin); 9 Dave Chernosky (Cleveland Clinic Sports Health - RGF Cycling p/b Felt Bicycles); 10 Bob Martin (Cleveland Clinic Sports Health - RGF Cycling p/b Felt Bicycles); 11 Josh Maluat (Cleveland Clinic Sports Health - RGF Cycling p/b Felt Bicycles); 12 Erik Lesco (Cleveland Clinic Sports Health - RGF Cycling p/b Felt Bicy- cles); 13 Jason Stoner (Fiets Met Slagroom); 14 Cameron Jackson (Cleveland Clinic Sports Health - RGF Cycling p/b Felt Bicycles); 15 Ray Huang (Carbon Racing)

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MAMA Silhouette Brings Out Your Inner Dancer by Audrey Bazyk really a question of whether or not I this year. It was my last recital with Going back to some of my first To be quite honest, I never actually was doing dance that year but more so Silhouette School of Dance and yes, I years at Silhouette I realize now that thought I would be doing this for so how many classes can I take? If you’re a cried when it ended and maybe once Miss Donna saw something in me I long and on top of that my parents for parent, you can probably see my mom’s (several times) over the next couple never knew about myself. The little sure didn’t think I would be either. My head spinning when I tell her I need to days. The most important thing about dancer she talked about 13 years ago mom put me in dance when I was four be at the studio four days a week and it though, you can go anywhere to take is actually real! And she’s not so lit- years old. I was an active child and she my dad’s eyes popping out of his head a dance class but what I’ve learned tle anymore. The dancer inside in my needed an hour to breathe. In those first when he sees how many costumes I’m from Silhouette and the people there heart was nurtured by the teachers at couple years of dancing I can remem- going to need this year. Nevertheless, is so much more then dancing. I have Silhouette. Now that I am graduated ber Miss Donna saying to me “there dance was a part of me at this point and learned how to express myself, to be I can take the dancer inside my heart is a dancer in your heart, Audrey.” I nothing was going to change that. confident and poised, to try and try with me wherever I go. Well, to be quite didn’t think anything of that comment Although I have been dancing for again because not everything is easy, honest; I don’t really have a choice. and I continued to dance that year and practically my whole life I never quite and to always be dedicated to what is The dancer inside my heart is me; and the next. And from then on it wasn’t realized how much I loved dance until important to me. always will be. Hell On Wheels Craft Extravaganza by Christin Sorensen rally will be going on from noon until The prize basket is going to be What do you get when you cross at least 6 p.m. amazing, Buckeye Beer Engine has Mods vs. Rockers on W. 117th and the The Cleveland Craft Coalition donated a gift card to our cause so Car Kulture Show on Madison Ave? has come up with a brilliant plan to have a beer and some Plum Sauce Hell On Wheels, obviously! Mods vs. get people to check out both events: on them. Crafty Goodness will be Rockers is the ultimate scooter/bike raffle off a gift basket. In order to be including some handmade goodness, rally, and the Car Kulture Show is the entered, just stop and pick up a map while Breakneck, Thirstees and Spit- place to check out 1972 and older vehi- at- Spitfire Saloon (1539 W117th Street fire will include t-shirts and other cles. Back in the day when cars were in Cleveland); Crafty Goodness (15621 swag. Please remember, by attending fun to drive, and looked it! August 20 Madison Avenue); Goddess Blessed this event supporting local art, you will be a busy day filled with classic (15729 Madison Avenue); Breakneck will be helping the economy right cars, hot rods, mopeds, bikes and of Gallery (17020 Madison Avenue); Key- here in Lakewood. And that is a great course crafts. Madison will be closed hole Gallery (will be set up at a street feeling! down from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. between booth on Madison)- and then visit 3 of Visit www.craftygoodnesscle.com Warren and Hilliard, and the bike the stops, how easy is that? for more information.

Vance Music Studios Summer Bands LightWorks Medical by John Kompier by the VMS bands as I can. They are So, I hope you see some of the Intuition and Healing This summer, the Vance Music always fun. VMS Ensembles’ performances. I will Cindy has the ability to sense illness, injury, and Studio’s student ensembles might be Chris Vance has been my electric be at many of them. disease in a body. Healings may include relief of playing at some of your favorite per- bass teacher since April of last year, and Last Friday, August 5 select VMS pain, release, rejuvenation, and restoration. formance venues. I have seen the my guitar teacher since last August. bands played as part of the Lakewood bands play at the Library’s Summer He is a very nice teacher, and a very Front Porch Concert series. The tel:440-655-3418 Concert Series, The Phantasy, and the good one. He has taught me so much, studio’s next upcoming gig is on Sat- [email protected] Winchester. I even met members from it would fill up this whole page! I have urday September 10 as the VMS Rock some of the bands at Rock On camp. met many of his students, and they Bands play at The Phantasy Nite I try to see as many performances have all told me how great Chris is. Club, 6-10 p.m.

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Lakewood Business Beck Center Going Green With Online Catalog And Registration by Fran Storch the changing needs of today’s fami- ence all that the arts has to offer. Fall in Lakewood, the Beck Center for the Beck Center’s class catalog is now lies, decreases paper consumption and classes begin the week of September 6. Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organi- available exclusively online at www. waste, and eliminates registration fees. Classes fill up fast so sign up today. zation that offers professional theater beckcenter.org. Students enrolling for Classes are offered for students of Students may still register for productions, arts education program- the fall semester can now easily access all ages and abilities in dance, music, Beck classes over the phone by call- ming, and gallery exhibits featuring all class descriptions, schedules and theater, visual arts, and creative arts ing 216-521-2540, ext. 10, by mailing regional artists. information, and register for classes therapies for students with special a downloaded registration form, or Programming at the Beck Center 24/7 with Beck’s new online registra- needs. With over 140 classes each week, by visiting the Customer Service desk. is generously supported by the resi- tion software. This transition addresses the Beck Center is the place to experi- Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday dents of Cuyahoga County through through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Ohio Timothy Holmes Elected To Friday and Saturday. Arts Council, and Cox Communica- Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue tions. Cornucopia’s Board by Mary Johnson vately owned businesses. Timothy J. Holmes, senior vice Holmes holds a Bachelor’s president and group manager of corpo- Degree in Management and a rate banking at PNC Financial Services Master’s Degree in Business Admin- Group, has been elected to the board of istration from Case Western Reserve trustees at Cornucopia, Inc. University’s Weatherhead School of Cornucopia, Inc. operates Nature’s Management. Bin, a full service natural and organic About Nature’s Bin foods market located in Lakewood, Nature’s Bin, a full service natu- Ohio. This natural foods market serves ral and organic foods market located as a training site for a unique and in Lakewood, Ohio, is operated by the successful program that provides voca- nonprofit, Cornucopia, Inc. This natu- tional training leading to employment ral foods market serves as a training for people with disabilities. site for a unique and successful pro- Holmes will serve a three-year gram that provides vocational training term and assist in community outreach. leading to employment for people with photo by Ellen Brinich In addition, he will communicate with disabilities. Cornucopia/Nature’s Bin members of the business community has been serving people with disabilities At Beck Center students of all ages learn to express their creativity. and civic organizations regarding Cor- for over 35 years. nucopia’s mission to help people with disabilities develop their skills, confi- dence and workplace potential. “We are excited to welcome Tim MOVING to the board of trustees,” stated Scott Duennes, executive director of Cornu- SALE! copia/Nature’s Bin. “Cornucopia and Nature’s Bin have been a part of our Visit us! local community for 35 years and its Saturday Sunday leaders such as Tim have enthusiasm & and passion that keep our programs August 13th and 14th! and mission alive,” added Duennes. Holmes has more than 20 years Rain of experience in corporate banking. In his current role, Holmes manages or TAkE AdvAnTAgE OF OuR a team of corporate bankers that work Shine! with middle market clients primar- FREE - No StriNgS AttAcheD ily headquartered in the Cleveland, 1388 Warren Road, Lakewood Akron, Canton and Youngstown, Ohio 216.221.1091 STudEnT CHECkIng ACCOunT* areas. He is responsible for developing www.paisleymonkey.com business for PNC, as well as providing facebook.com/Paisley.Monkey financial advice and perspective to pri- • FREE Checking • Only $10 to open, no monthly fees Summer Sale What’s • FREE Transactions at over 20,000 ATMs Growing • FREE Online Banking, Bill Pay & Alerts in your neighborhood? Healthy Produce. Visit our Lakewood branch Healthy People. Healthy Connections. for more information 14806 Detroit Avenue turda sa y Saturdays (216) 221-7300 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 25 - Oct. 1

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Wellness Watch Rear-Facing Safety Seats Save Lives by Nada Haddad, MD, Pediatrician A. Prepare for the road trip before you Q. I don’t understand this change seat’s manufacturer. Children’s car safety seats should leave home. Make sure your toddler is fed in recommendations. When I had my School-age: Use belt-positioning face the rear of vehicles for longer and changed. Give your toddler his/her first children years ago, they were booster seats until they have reached than experts originally suggested. The favorite toy. Play his/her favorite music in facing forward in their seats much 4’9” in height and are between 8 and 12 American Association of Pediatricians the car. Talk to your toddler without look- earlier and they were never harmed. years of age. recommends that all infants should ride ing back while driving. Do not go in the car A. We learn as we go. Ongoing stud- Older children: Use lap and shoul- in rear-facing seats, starting with their if your child is very fussy because this can ies and observation make us aware of der seat belts for optimal protection. first ride home from the hospital until distract you while driving. I do not advise what we do wrong and we try to improve Note: All children younger than 13 they are two years old, or until they reach having dual mirrors because they can lead our practices always. years should be restrained in the rear the highest weight or height allowed by to distraction and possibly accidents. There was a similar situation seats of vehicles for optimal protection. their safety seat’s manufacturer. Q. My child has very long legs and with the back-to-sleep campaign- If you have questions or need help Car seats are one of the greatest there won’t be enough room for them -we realized that Europe had fewer installing your car safety seat, find a cer- safety tools parents have. In fact, car if I face the seat to the rear. crib deaths than the United States. tified CPS technician. Lists of certified accident deaths have declined drasti- A. You will find a car seat for every The only thing they did differently CPS technicians and child seat fitting cally since the implementation of safety child’s size. Convertible car seats are was putting babies to sleep on their stations are available at the following: seat laws. Research shows that child usually bigger and can fit bigger tod- backs, so we did the same and are see- The National Highway Traffic safety seats reduce fatal injuries by 71% dlers. You can always bend the child’s ing fewer crib deaths. Safety Administration Vehicle Safety for infants less than one year old and legs a little. Injuries to legs are very rare Types of car safety seats at a Hotline: call 888-327-4236 or go to 54% for children ages one to four years. in rear-facing children. glance www.nhtsa.gov As safety guidelines change, par- Q. I don’t understand why my Infants/Toddlers: All seats should SeatCheck: call 866-732-8243 or ents often have many questions. I’d 17-month-old can’t face forward in face to the rear and should continue to do go to www.seatcheck.org like to share some recent questions her seat. She’s small, but she shouldn’t so until a child is 2 years old or they reach National Child Passenger Safety I have received from parents to help be penalized for that. All the other the highest weight or height allowed by Certified Technologies: call 877-366- answer some of those questions: children I know her age face forward. their car safety seat’s manufacturer. 8154 or go to cert.safekids.org. This Q. My 18-month-old screams A. Not anymore. All children under Ages 2-Preschool: Use a forward- site offers information in Spanish and when she can’t see me and we’re in the the age of 2 years will have to face the facing safety seat with a harness for also provides a list of CPS technicians car. What can I do to stop this when rear of the car since the newest car safety as long as possible, up to the highest with enhanced training in protection I’m alone in the car with her? recommendations came out in April. weight or height allowed by the safety of children with special needs. Flexibility: Yoga And The Pretzel Myth by Marcia Camino one undertakes a practice and sticks tice will bring you increased flexibility. originate country, India, sitting in a I have been practicing yoga for with it, then yes. I was as stiff as a board when I loin cloth under the trees with one eight years and have taught for six. But, when I am talking to people started practicing yoga. My flexibility leg lifted and folded entirely behind Yoga is a large part of my life and in a and they dismiss yoga, I am stopped in is much better now, but based on how his head, or on the ground doing “the larger way defines my life course. When my tracks. The dismissal, sadly, often is my skeleton is constructed, I might splits.” This is yoga, and some of what people ask me about yoga, I lend a pas- accompanied by a very specific reason, never be able to sit on the floor with my he does looks like the folks above, but sionate and encouraging ear, for it has which I’ve heard over and over. It more legs double-crossed. I might never be this is not all of yoga, and it is certainly so transformed my life that I want to often than not is a variation of this: “It able to touch the back of my head with not yoga for all people. help others discover, and benefit from, looks great and all, but I can’t do yoga. my toes. I don’t care. My body is vastly And finally, picture elderly people yoga’s transformative powers, too. I’m not flexible.” healthier than it was when I began. in a nursing home sitting in a circle on I have fielded many questions from Welcome to the power of the Back then, I was tight…and uptight. folding chairs, moving their upper bod- strangers, friends, family and students “Pretzel Myth.” If you suffer from the Pretzel ies to help them get stronger. Picture a alike about yoga: its history, its various One of the most misunderstood Myth—believing you can’t practice baby learning to stand up on her own, styles, its extreme popularity, its curi- aspects about yoga is people believe yoga at all because you’re not built for her bottom in the air and her arms ous language, where to find classes and that you have to arrive at it already pos- it—here’s a visualization sequence that stretched out in front of her, holding her more. I love to share all this informa- sessing amazing flexibility. And, one of might help: own, balancing with her feet and hands. tion. I live for it. the most misunderstood aspects of the Picture a member of Cirque de Picture soldiers lying on the floor in a People also express concerns human body is to think you either are Soleil. Picture a magic show contor- training facility as they are led through about whether or not yoga will help flexible or not. tionist in a box. Picture an Olympiad a series of breathing exercises to help them. “Will it help me lose weight?” The truth is you start where you are gymnast flipping, twisting, and turn- them cope with stress and insomnia. “Will it help me quit smoking?” “Will when you undertake yoga, and yoga will ing in the air. Picture a ballerina This is yoga. Yoga, literally, is for it make my back feel better?” These do the rest. The other truth is that yoga turning on a dime with her back bent every body. are all valid questions, and the answer makes you flexible. To the best of your like the letter C. Now un-picture all of So say goodbye to The Pretzel to them all is a resounding, “yes.” If own body’s ability, a regular yoga prac- this. None of this is yoga. Myth if it’s held you back from trying Now picture a man from yoga’s yoga, and find your way to a practice.

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Wellness Watch Empowering Parents To Make Wise Decisions by Katherine Caputo spin with anxious questions: “Should about where to seek out quality answers. Cleveland area. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 For many new and expecting par- I vaccinate? Should I not vaccinate? In the internet age, where opinion p.m. at the Lakewood Public Library Dr. ents, one topic that can cause sleepless Should I use a delayed schedule? Am I rather than fact reigns supreme, it can Caputo will be presenting information on nights even before the baby is born is putting my child at risk for autism and be especially difficult to know where to childhood vaccinations in a relaxed, judg- childhood vaccinations. It’s no secret autoimmune disease if I do vaccinate? turn for sound advice. On both sides ment and agenda-free environment. The that this is an issue of great controversy Am I putting them at risk for deadly con- of the vaccine debate-and everywhere first hour will be a presentation on top- in the medical, scientific, and parent- tagious diseases if I don’t?” In the midst in between-there is a minefield riddled ics such as: the development of the infant ing communities, and it can be enough of these important questions, parents of with uncertainty, anxiety, fear, and and child immune systems, the current to make any well-meaning parent’s head young babies can often be left confused guilt trips. How is a parent to navi- state of the recommended vaccine sched- gate the controversial landscape? It all ule, the risk factors of vaccine-protected starts with education. Armed with a infectious diseases, the controversy of Curried Chick Peas basic understanding of developmen- vaccine-related autism and autoimmune by Dr. Meg Gerba Perry tal immunology, the risks factors of disease, and the politics of parental choice. Serves 8 childhood disease, and the science and The second hour will be set aside for ques- 206 calories, 28 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 8 g fat 3 tbsp. olive oil politics that go into the recommended tion and answer, so if you have questions 2 medium sized onions, peeled and minced vaccine schedule, parents can feel about vaccines, this is a wonderful oppor- 8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced empowered to make wise decisions for tunity to get them addressed! This event 3 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped their family, regardless of what side of is free and open to the public, but seating 2 tsp. ground cumin seeds the spectrum they find themselves on. is limited to the first 100 guests. 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Put in minced onion Vitamin D these days. But how much do ies to make use of. and garlic and stir-fry until rich in color. Turn heat to medium-low and add Estimates of how much sun expo- ground cumin (not the roasted cumin), cayenne and turmeric. Stir for a few sec- you need, where should you get it from onds and then add cilantro, green pepper, and tomatoes. Stir-fry until the mixture and why all the chatter all of a sudden? sure is needed vary widely from five is well mixed. Add the chickpeas and 1 cup water. Stir and add roasted cumin, Here’s the lowdown. to 30 minutes and from two times per paprika, salt and lemon juice. Stir again, cover, turn heat to low, and simmer Many recent studies have reported week to daily. Take into consideration for 10 minutes. Remove cover and add green chili and ginger. Stir and cook for that vitamin D deficiencies are surpris- the time of year, where you live and your another 30 seconds. Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat before serving. ingly common worldwide, especially skin pigmentation. Getting sun expo- during winter months and most especially sure while wearing SPF 15 or above is if you live north of 42 degrees latitude. not going to help your Vitamin D levels. (Imagine a line drawn on a map from the So, you want to get a little sunscreen- northern border of California to Boston.) free exposure before you apply the SPF. Vitamin D is necessary for all sorts Vitamin D-rich foods actually contain of things, like the absorption of calcium, a form (D2) that requires conversion by the protection against muscle weakness and liver and then the kidneys before your body the regulation of the heartbeat. It is also can use it. Some Vitamin D-rich foods for important in the prevention and treatment you to nosh on include the following. of breast and colon cancers, osteoarthritis Veggie sources: Dandelion greens, and osteoporosis. 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LO Opinions Two Party System Blues After spending too much of my pre- by Chris Perry partisans is deafening--and depressing, cious spare time reading and researching though sadly predictable. the current federal government debt President Barack Obama has, programs for the middle class, poor and The nature of American politics is ceiling deal drama playing out in Wash- from the beginning of his presidency, elderly--Social Security and Medicare- that once a policy is removed from the ington, DC, I could not help but look back put cuts in those programs into play, -from the wealthy, corporate factions partisan wars and adopted by the lead- upon November 4, 2008, the day I cast now warning ominously that a failure that have long targeted them for cuts, ership of both parties, it is removed my vote for Ralph Nader for President of to lift the debt ceiling could cause the privatization or outright termination. from mainstream debate and fortified as the United States. As a true progressive government to stop sending out Social In many crucial areas, not just bipartisan consensus. That is why false and one deeply concerned for the loss of Security checks. Why, when the Social the debt ceiling capitulation, President claims in the run-up to the Iraq war, the American ideal born out of the tri- Security trust fund is fully funded Obama has done more to subvert and endorsed by both parties, received so als of selfless workers and activists who until 2038 and is owed money by the weaken the progressive political agenda little mainstream journalistic scrutiny. sacrificed so much for all of us from 1900 U.S. Treasury rather than the other way than a Republican president could And it’s why the former Bush lawyer to 1970, it was a way for me to express around? Why would we pay foreign have dreamed of achieving. So potent, and right-wing ideologue Jack Gold- opposition and challenge the anti-mid- creditors before American seniors? so overarching, are tribal loyalties in smith, back in May 2009, wrote about dle-class orthodoxy of the corporate If we don’t hold fast and firm to our American politics that partisans will the fact that Obama was doing more to state, corporate media and the corporate moral principles, nobody’s going to. I am support, or at least tolerate, any and all strengthen Bush/Cheney terrorism pol- political parties. The fact is, despite being aware that social and economic justice corporate- driven policies their party’s icies than his former bosses could have a lifelong registered Democrat (mainly will never see the light of day in today’s leader endorses--even if those policies ever achieved. By embracing the very for third party disenfranchisement Republican Party--who are in fact the are ones they long claimed to loathe. terrorism approach he once denounced, issues in primary elections), I have voted very corporations themselves. What we But in 2009, clear signs emerged Obama was converting it from right- for Ralph Nader in three of the last four are left with is this--we don’t have to that President Obama was eager to wing radicalism into the official dogma Presidential elections. have a majority, but once 15-20 million achieve what his Republican prede- of both parties, and forcing his support- In choosing not to vote for Republi- Americans start voting left, we will scare cessor could not: cut Social Security. ers to defend what were, until 2009, the cans (for obvious reasons) or Democrats the wits out of the Democratic Party and Before he was even inaugurated, symbols of right-wing blunders. (the fear- based lesser of two evils argu- they will have to respond. But they’re not Obama echoed the manipulative rhe- President Obama is now injecting ment is not very relevant these days--John going to respond to us and stand up to torical tactic: that Social Security and what until recently was the politically Kasich being an exception here in Ohio) corporations until that happens. Medicare are in crisis and producing toxic and unattainable dream of Wall on a national and sometimes state level, The question is how do you stop the red ink as far as the eye can see. Pres- Street and American conservatives- it has been a recognition that there is power elite from doing as much dam- ident-elect Obama thus vowed that -attacks on the nation’s social safety no way in this country to vote against age to you as possible? That only comes these crown jewels of his party since net--into the heart and soul of the Dem- the interests of Goldman Sachs, Bank of through true corrective movements. It the New Deal would be part of his ocratic Party’s platform. Those false America or JPMorgan Chase by choosing is not our job to take power, as we have efforts to reduce the deficit. progressives who are guided more by the candidates of the two political parties to accept and acknowledge the facts of Many progressives, ebullient over party loyalty than actual belief will seam- that serve their interests. history that any meaningful and lasting the election of a Democratic presi- lessly transform from virulent opponents Corporations have come to defy corrections to our American Democ- dent, chose to ignore these preliminary of such cuts into their primary defenders. the law, corrupt the officials charged racy came through these movements signs, unwilling to believe that their And thus Obama will succeed with enforcing it, and inflict harm on that never achieved formal political own party’s leader was as devoted again in gutting not only core Demo- the public and environment with impu- power and yet frightened the political as he claimed to attacking the social cratic policies, but also the identity and nity. The consequences are visible in establishment enough to respond. safety net. As one who never drank the power of the left. the wreckage left by BP, Massey Energy, The last liberal president we had was Obama Kool-Aid, I never bought into For those of us on the left, it is time Enron, Pfizer, Goldman Sachs, AIG, Richard Nixon. He signed the Clean Air the charade of politics that makes vot- to turn our backs on the Democrats and Lehman Brothers, Blackwater, Hal- Act, the Mine Health and Safety Act, the ers think the personal narrative of a begin to regain a new kind of demo- liburton and Exxon Mobil, to name a Endangered Species Act and by execu- candidate affects the operation of the cratic militancy. If we don’t do that, recent few wrongdoers. Profits rule and tive order placed nearly 12 million acres corporate state. Candidate Obama, as if we remain fearful, then we will be anything goes. Both political parties of land in the ultimate federal protec- both a United States senator and state further stripped of power as we barrel wallow in the aftermath. tion classification as wilderness area senator never carried out a progressive towards this neo-feudalistic state where The current debt-ceiling delusions designation. He also agreed to create agenda as he voted for one corporate there is a nation of masters and servants, may result in a broader understanding the Environmental Protection Agency giveaway after another. There was a kind of permanent underclass. That’s that the two-party system, the corporate and the Occupational Safety and Health not a bill he supported that wasn’t an what is happening as rapacious corpo- duopoly, no longer functions to further Administration. Richard Nixon did embrace of corporatism. I got the vot- rate business interests have shattered all the rights and interests of citizens, and all this not because he was a liberal but ing record, examined it and made my kinds of regulations and controls. They that the longer we are fooled by this because we still had the remnants of decision to vote for Ralph Nader and have carried out a coup d’état in slow belief that reform can come through movements that scared him enough to not the other two Republican Party motion and it’s over--they have won. these formal structures of power, the do so. corporatist candidates on the ballot-- I am not saying we are going to win less empowered we are going to become. If Richard Nixon was our last lib- Barack Obama and John McCain. back everything that has been taken The debt crisis has now entered eral president, does that make Barack Fast forward to summer 2011: it from us the past four decades. I am into the realm where madness reigns. Obama our most conservative Presi- is now beyond dispute that President saying that rebellion becomes a way to What should have been an unevent- dent of the past 60 years? As the lines Obama not only favors, but is the lead- protect your own dignity. Corporations, ful moment in which lawmakers make of separation between Democrats and ing force pushing for serious benefit cuts in the hands of a two-party duopoly, are good on the nation’s contractual obli- Republicans have largely been blurred, to both Social Security and Medicare. institutions of death. They commodify gations has instead been seized upon think about that two-party duopoly The same Democratic president everything--the natural world, human by Republican hypocrites as a moment dynamic for a moment. who supported the Bush administration’s beings--that they will exploit until to settle ideological scores that have As the so-called partisan fight over transfer of $700 billion to bail out Wall exhaustion or collapse. They know no nothing to do with the debt. the debt ceiling approaches its dead- Street banks, who earlier this year signed limits and there are no impediments Hypocrites, because their radical line, President Obama has presented an extension of Bush’s budget-busting now to corporations. They want us to free-market ideology, and the result- to Republicans with what, at any other massive tax cuts for the wealthy, and become passive and they want us to ing total deregulation of the financial time in history, would be seen as a con- who has escalated America’s bankruptcy- become complicit in our own demise. markets in which Democrats all too will- servative’s dream: 4 trillion in spending inducing posture of Endless War, is now We are the most delusional soci- ingly played along, is what caused the cuts over ten years and an offer to trying to reduce the debt by cutting ben- ety on Earth. It is better to swallow debt to spiral out of control the past ten restructure and dismantle core pieces of efits for America’s most vulnerable--at the the bitter pill of what we are up against years. That and the wars President Bush the Democratic legacy, including Social exact time that economic insecurity and and recognize how dark the rule of the launched but didn’t have the integrity to Security and Medicare. income inequality are at all-time highs. two-party system future is and also responsibly finance. The consequence This most recent Obama capit- And now he is devoting all of his recognize the absolute imperative of was a banking bubble and crash leading ulation cuts to the very core of the presidential power to cutting the enti- resistance to it in every form possible. to a 50 percent run-up of the debt that American middle class and destroys the tlement programs that have been the Will the last chapter of our book on has nothing to do with Social Security last remnants left of the unifying princi- defining hallmark of the Democratic Democracy be titled “America’s Slide Into and Medicare that conservatives have ples for the Democratic party being the Party since Franklin Roosevelt’s New Totalitarian Corporatism” or do we rise always wanted to destroy. steadfast defenders of basic entitlement Deal. The silence from Democratic up to alter that last chapter of our story?

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Minding The Issues On Health Care And Our Nation Let’s get clear about the Obama by Gordon Brumm You saw the homeland that you had administration’s plan for universal left, and perhaps you wanted to make health care, which has caused such an with flaws. Among the biggest is the erage, therefore, is like a tax–a tax to sure it was worth fighting for. Perhaps uproar. existence of free-loaders (or free-riders support health insurance for everyone, you hoped that the feelings of unity and To clarify the issues, I offer a as the economists say). The best-known a reasonable tax to support a reason- altruism you experienced as a soldier modest alternative: The law would example is those who have no health able measure for the benefit of all. would appear throughout the country, require–repeat, require–that anyone insurance and rely instead on the char- But Obama’s opponents were not each person bearing whatever burden who lacks health insurance would ity of emergency rooms. They pay about to lose their chance to pounce was necessary for the welfare of all. NOT be able to appeal to emergency nothing, so their fellow citizens pay for on a new and unfamiliar program. And now, six and a half decades rooms for medical care, nor be allowed them. Opportunism combined with igno- later, what do you find? Led by the to enroll in Medicaid (assuming that A similar result arises from the rance to produce an outcry that can be Me-Party, our nation is dominated he or she did not meet the eligibility situation in which individuals, many heard from here to the Supreme Court. by crybabies and paranoids. Hypoc- requirements before suffering a serious young people for example, refuse to get This message is addressed to veter- risy is also in evidence, as many of the illness or injury), nor receive any other health insurance because they are not ans of World War II: Me-Party types demand severe cuts charity care. Whenever they sought ill and don’t believe they will be ill in the You gave two, three, four years of in government spending while at the medical care, they would have to pay foreseeable future. Thus the burden of your lives serving your country on the same time demanding that programs the full price that the doctors and hos- paying for health care is borne by those battlefield, far away from your homes and that benefit them remain undisturbed. pitals demand. who at the time are least able to afford families. Your experiences were uncom- The dominant question is not, What would be the result of this it–notably, the elderly. This contra- fortable at best and horrific at worst. “What is necessary for the welfare of plan? Whenever such a person suffered dicts the concept of insurance, which Many of you were wounded, sometimes all Americans?” but, “How can I get a life-threatening illness or injury, one states that everyone pay a small price in ways that would bedevil you the rest the most for myself?” Far from will- of the following would in all probabil- so that no one will have to pay a crush- of your lives. Many of your buddies ingly sacrificing years of their lives, too ity happen: ing price. (Consider Social Security: were killed. Very few of you claimed many of our citizens aren’t even willing He or she would die for lack of We pay into the Social Security system that they liked being at war, but most of to sacrifice the cost of a health insurance medical care. for all of our working lives, beginning you answered the call willingly. Many policy, and far from asking what is nec- He or she would go bankrupt and many years before we receive benefits. grumbled about particular hardships or essary for the good of all, they instantly then die for lack of medical care. Why shouldn’t health care insurance injustices, but no one complained that assume that any government require- Or, possibly, he or she would move follow the same pattern?) the government was a tyranny for enforc- ment is a tyrannical violation of their to some more civilized country where The sensible answer to these ing military service on you, and no one right to happiness. “Shared sacrifice” all persons have access to medical care. problems is a single-payer system, as complained that inalienable rights were has become a joke or a term of derision. I expect, and fervently hope, that it’s called–roughly speaking, extend- being trampled because you understood Is this country worth the fight- all who read this will be repulsed by ing Medicare to every citizen. But the that your sacrifice was necessary for the ing for? I think it is, for despite all the my loathsome hypothesis. For we all right-wing free-market wacko fanat- welfare of all Americans. Furthermore, shameful developments, I believe it believe that to condemn a person to ics have so hypnotized the American your fellow citizens at home shared the still has a lot going for it. But the ques- death simply because of their economic people that the sensible solution is not sacrifice: food was rationed; gasoline tion remains open. status or lack of insurance is barbaric. politically feasible. was rationed; small luxuries like nylon (Personal self-disclosure: I spent my The point is that we already So the Obama administration took stockings were off the market. Gold Star two years in the Army as a draftee shortly have universal health care–through the second-best course. They conceded Mothers sacrificed. after the Korean War. If circumstances Medicaid and through the govern- the field to private insurance compa- And along with all the unspeak- had been different, I might have been in ment-mandated charity of hospital nies, with appropriate regulation, and able horrors, there was also the deep combat. But circumstances were not dif- emergency rooms. It is dictated by our required everyone to take out a health satisfaction of living in bonds of love ferent, and I never came close to combat. basic human sympathies. Unfortu- insurance policy or pay a penalty (with and respect for your comrades in arms. For that reason I don’t count myself as a nately, the machinery for bringing individual subsidies as appropriate). After the fighting, you came home, veteran in the true and proper sense of health care to our citizens is riddled The requirement for universal cov- and your memories came with you. the term.)

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Pulse Of The City Our Centennial City... Our Virtual Sons And Daughters As Lakewood celebrates its 100th by Gary Rice a greater responsibility towards helping anniversary as a city, we do well to reflect ply had a lot on his mind at the time. I perceived liability that we have can be young people to develop the academic, on the passing of time, as generations of told him that all children go through dif- turned into an asset, given enough time. social, and character-building skills Lakewoodites now grown up are pres- ferent phases in their lives, but that I’d Each of us has something unique and that are required for participation in the ently witnessing the next generation of always had high expectations for him. very special to offer the world. The secret greater human family. their “virtual sons and daughters” pre- After he left the room, I will con- is that we need to be given the support Lakewood’s “virtual sons and pare to stake out their own claims in fess to you that I cried like a baby. and time to develop our gifts. If that is daughters” indeed represent the future this world. Teaching is like that. There were done, the results can be spectacular. pulse of this city, and they will in turn We all have them, whether we moments like that which will remain We, as adults, need to realize that be deeply influenced...by you! know it or not, whether we ever mar- with me forever. Over the years, I’ve each and every time a young person ried and had actual children of our taught hundreds of young people in enters our life, there is a leadership own or not. I’m referring to all the public education and private music opportunity for us. In the old days young people we have encountered in lessons. Teaching has been the most under English Common Law, there our lives. We have influenced these rewarding thing I have ever done. Being was a doctrine called “in loco paren- young people deeply by our example, born with speech and hearing impedi- tis,” meaning that in the absence of whether we intended to or not. ments, I entered the field of Special a parent, a teacher or other authority As retired teachers, Dad and I Education, hoping to teach young peo- assumed a virtual parental role. These have often been visited over the years ple who, in some way, had afflictions days, effective adult community leader- by a number of our former students such as I had experienced. I ended up ship still remains a vital part of young who have been eager to tell us about getting certified in Learning Disabilities people’s lives. Think about that for a their present lives, and how we made and Behavioral Disorders. Learning dis- moment, if you will. Think about all a difference in their lives. Often, these abilities were once referred to as “hidden the adults who influenced your own life students will relate long-forgotten handicaps,” because they were not easily in some positive way when you were a (on our part) humorous anecdotes or visible or apparent, and were therefore child. As adults, we are all role models “pearls of wisdom” that they feel we frequently misunderstood by the public. for young people every single day of our photo by Robert Rice once conveyed to them. Sometimes, Nearly all of us have academic strengths lives. These days, young people are also those visits could be quite surprising. or weaknesses, but a person having what inundated with negative “role models,” Gary, with a beautiful Lakewood-built Towards the end of my teaching was then referred to as a “learning dis- coming from virtually every quarter of guitar, hand-made by his former music career, the school office received a call ability” might have had moderate to society. It’s time for each of us to assume student, Guy Hylnosky. from one of my former students, saying severe difficulties with one or more of he would be coming in to see me after the academic areas, while still having school. This particular student had been otherwise normal intelligence. Letters To The Editor a child with many issues, and occasion- When I’d finished college, my orig- ally those issues resulted in acting-out inal goal had been to teach “regular” behaviors exhibiting defiant, and at education, but having my own “handi- Lakewood School Board Is Broken times unruly, ways in the classroom. It caps” as they were called at that time, I Dear Editor, dence? I am not so sure. An interesting was, therefore, with considerable trepi- could not find a school district willing to side note is that when I presented these dation that I anticipated his return to hire a regular education speech-impaired I am writing to you concerning issues, in greater detail by letter and my classroom many years after he had teacher in those days before anti-dis- the current state of the school board by public comment, before the board been a student. As the end of the school crimination laws. By entering the field of for the Lakewood City Schools. From at their July 11, 2011 meeting not one day approached, I felt the butterflies in Special Education, I was able to turn my my perspective, the board is at worst elected official asked me why I was so my stomach flutter with abandon. own so-called “disabilities” into assets, broken and at best seriously damaged. unhappy with them or for any sort of After the last bell, right on time, that and in turn help afflicted students simi- As a lifelong citizen of Lakewood and explanation. They just scurried off to former student came into my room. He lar to myself. As I’ve indicated, it was one a graduate of Lakewood High School I their last executive session of the eve- arrived carrying a beautiful little child of the best decisions of my life. find the processes and procedures used ning. Not only did they not speak to me in his arms. He came up to me, shook Over the years, many of my stu- by the current members of the board to after my presentation, but they spent my hand, and in the most glowing terms dents went on to successful careers of be disturbing. This school board keeps several minutes discussing the open possible thanked me for caring about their own. Some became college gradu- telling the public that it is completely gym program after the presentation him when he was young. He told me that ates. Some excelled in the trades. Some transparent, yet they continue to pass by the speaker immediately following I had been the best teacher he’d ever had. went on to unusual and very success- policy in violation of their own bylaws me. My only conclusion can be that the He wanted his own young child to meet ful careers in music, sports, and even and with sleight of hand that would members of the school board felt that the teacher who had changed his life. ballet and taxidermy. All of them were make Houdini proud. I maintain that my issues were of little importance to During the course of our conversation, very special to me, because I never they do not operate transparently but them. he apologized for being so much trouble wanted them to have any limit placed under a cloak of invisibility. I find it disturbing to see that when he was younger. I just smiled and upon their dreams. I have been watching a minor school board for the Lakewood City told him that he had been a very bright It seems to me that even now, every policy move through the process of Schools holds the members of the and exceptional young man who’d sim- implementation. This policy was various commissions and the public enacted in violation of the school board at large in such low regard that they bylaws and was written by a school would pass these relatively minor items board member in such a way as to in violation of their own bylaws. If the place even more power into the hands smaller issues are being so recklessly of school board members. This policy handled, what is happening with the clearly creates a conflict of interest big issues? They seem to have numer- between several independent commis- ous special board meetings and a high sions that are overseen by the board number of executive sessions. What and the board members that serve on sort of back door dealing is taking place those commissions. The conflict arises at the Board of Education? The citizens from the fact that sitting board mem- of Lakewood deserve better. There bers are not prohibited from serving will be three positions open during as voting members of these commis- the November election. The citizens of sions. How convenient of the policy Lakewood need to take a close look at writer to exclude that conflict from the this school board and make wholesale policy, not to mention that two of the changes. commissions that seat school board members now have no limit as to how Sincerely, long they can serve. Is this a coinci- Richard W. Krumreig

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Lakewood Is Living Becca Ritterspach I recently spent a beautiful by Erika Durham Lakewood evening with a great group of people on the patio of the Beer Engine--lots of laughter, excellent beer and food, and the opportunity to meet some really interesting new peo- ple. It was already a wonderful night, but what made it extra special was the fact that it was Bike Night, meaning that anybody pulling up on their two- wheeled self-powered beauty got to eat their burger or sandwich for two dol- Becca on board and advocating for lars less than everybody else! Besides bicycle travel along with the rest of us. the obvious benefits of bike nights, Now, if you’ve gotten this far along such as the monetary discounts and and are thinking you know Becca but another excuse to go for a ride, they can’t place her, it’s highly likely that also provide unique opportunities for you’ve seen her on television recently. making connections within the biking photo by Erika Durham She works for Courtney Bonning, the community. I got to meet some fellow owner of Bonbon Bake Shop (soon bikers, and even got to have one last to be Bonbon Pastry and Cafe), and Becca Ritterspach shows off her budget ride. She found the blue cruiser on Craig’s List bike conversation as I was unlocking winner of the show Cupcake Wars on for only $60! my bike to go home. the Food Network. Not only is she an One of the faces that night was a bike, she feels a sense of heightened struck me most about Becca’s bik- incredible person and now biker, but Becca Ritterspach, a sort-of newcomer awareness of the world she is traveling ing experience so far is the way she’s this girl makes some truly delicious to the Lakewood biking community, through. From yards to architecture to approaching the activity. She is think- treats to top it off! So keep your eyes who dove in head-first and is loving fellow riders, the world seems to open ing about it as a replacement for her open for their new restaurant, and be every second of it. If you’ve ever gone up when you truly place yourself in it, car in every situation that allows for sure to wave back and say, “Hi!” when for a ride in the valley and been greeted which is something I believe she does it, essentially taking one more car off you see Becca rolling down the street. by a warm smile and sing-song “Good actively every day. of the road for those common trips we Here’s a quick guide to some local morning!” or “Hello!” the chances are Becca is currently riding a blue all regularly take to the grocery store, bike nights, so that you can take advan- high that it was Becca you were pass- cruiser-style Ross that she bought on coffee shop, or local park. Seeing her tage, of them, too! All discounts apply ing on the trail. A truly positive and Craigslist for $60. Knowing very little eyes light up when she talks about it, only if you get to the business by bicycle. optimistic personality, Becca is an about bikes at the time, she brought a and thinking about the possibility of so Mondays absolute treat to be around. One of her friend along to help her check it out, many more people beginning to make The Beer Engine: $2.00 off burg- observations about cycling that reso- and bought it after it was approved as this transition is incredibly exciting. ers and sandwiches from 11:00 a.m. nated with me was that when riding a smoothly operating machine. What It’s a great feeling to have a person like to midnight (sponsored by Spin Bike Shop). Wednesdays The Root Cafe: 25% off beer and Lakewood Family YMCA Fall 2011 pizza. 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (kitchen closes at 9:00PM on Wednesdays). First Session Programs And Events Eddy and Iggy’s: Pre-ride, dis- by Mark Edwards Greater Cleveland YMCA Branches. YMCA tot flag football. We will use counts, and raffles; check the website Looking for something for your Each participant gets their own NFL the traditional YMCA jerseys, flags, (http://eddyiggys.weebly.com) for child to do at the YMCA? Check out replica jersey and will use NFL flag and footballs for our youngest age more information. our Fall 2011 Session I programs and belts and NFL flag footballs. group. The price will be $30 for YMCA Thursdays events for more details on how your The league games begin the members and $70 for YMCA program Now That’s Class: One free beer, child can get involved and have fun week of September 10, and will members. Games will start on Satur- up to $5.00 value. with the YMCA of Greater Cleve- group participating children by days at 9 a.m. The league is for members Deagan’s Kitchen and Bar: 15% land. the following age groups: 5-6, 7-8, of the Lakewood, West Shore, and West off of your bill, June 16 to October 13, Al “Bubba” Baker Football Clinic 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17. The registra- Park YMCAs, and games will be held in 5:00 p.m. to close (sponsored by Cen- To help kick-off our NFL Flag tion deadline is Sunday, August 28. Lakewood or West Shore depending on tury Cycles). Football season, former Cleveland Games will take place on Saturdays the week. If you know of other bike nights Browns Defensive End Al “Bubba” starting at 9 a.m. with the youngest YMCA Soccer that have been overlooked, please pass Baker will participate in a special age group, and proceed according The next session for the along the information. Now get on Punt, Pass & Kick Clinic from 9 a.m. to age. The league is for members of Lakewood YMCA Youth Soccer your bikes and ride! to 12 p.m. on August 27 at the West the Lakewood, West Shore, and West League will kickoff on Saturday, Sep- Park-Fairview Family YMCA (15501 Park YMCAs, and games will be held tember 10. Practice and league games Lorain Avenue in Cleveland). The in Lakewood or West Shore depend- will be held at the West Park-Fair- clinic will end with lunch provided by ing on the week. Cost will be $45 for view Family YMCA and will group BubbaQ’s. YMCA members and $85 for YMCA participating children by the follow- program members. ing age groups: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. NFL Flag Football Quality Painting. That’s All We Do! The new NFL Flag Football YMCA Tot Flag Football Games will take place between 1p.m. Leagues will be coming this fall to all 3-4 year olds can participate in and 4 p.m. The price will be $30 for The westside’s housepainter YMCA members and $70 for YMCA for over 35 years! program members. East End Meet And Greet Stop by your neighborhood YMCA Interior • Exterior of Greater Cleveland branch location by Jackie Patsouras food and drink was happily sold to the today to pick up a progam guide or On July 15 the East End Market customers and community members. register. and the East End Serenity Shop spon- Hot dogs, hamburgers, and bratwurst For more event and program sored an event featuring The Joe De were all cooked fresh and sold with information, contact the Lakewood Jarnette Quintet. During the sooth- your choice of chips and soda from our Family YMCA Program Director Mark ing performance of the jazz quintet, selection. Edwards at 216-521-8400 or via email angelic readings were available by the And all of these things will be hap- at [email protected]. You famed Debbie Michaels. 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Lakewood Living Faith Lutheran Church Calls Mark Rollenhagen As Mission Pastor by Kent Cicerchi the final class necessary to receive his coordinator in the Cleveland Clinic’s Acting on a recommendation from Master of Divinity degree from Trin- leadership academy. They have two its Faith Mission Board, Faith Lutheran ity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, grown children. They have been long- Church (ELCA), Lakewood, Ohio, has Ohio, this summer. He will be ordained time members of Bethlehem Lutheran extended a call to Seminarian Mark and installed at Faith on Saturday, Sep- Church in Cleveland Heights, and Mark Rollenhagen to direct the Faith Mission tember 10, at 10:30 a.m. He started at did his yearlong pastoral internship at Project. He began work on July 1 as a lay Faith in an unordained capacity on Hope Lutheran Church in Cleveland outreach minister and will be ordained July 1, beginning outreach and mis- Heights. Mark began to sense a call to and installed as Mission Pastor on Sat- sion efforts in the community. Until ordained ministry while serving as a urday, September 10, 2011. October of 2008, Mark was a newspa- lay leader at Bethlehem. He served as A congregational meeting of Faith per reporter and editor. He worked for president of the congregation for six Lutheran Church, Lakewood, Ohio, the Cleveland Plain Dealer for nearly or seven out of ten years, seeing up- Outreach Minister Mark Rollenhagen voted unanimously on June 26 to call 18 years, the final two years as chief close the challenges of small Lutheran was recently recommended as Director Seminarian Mark Rollenhagen as Mis- of its Columbus (Ohio) bureau. Mark churches in inner-ring suburbs. He of the Faith Mission Project sion Pastor with the task of leading and had been studying part time at Trinity also coordinated the involvement of their people. He has a passion for find- driving the Faith Mission Project. since 2003 and left the Plain Dealer to Bethlehem and four other Heights ing ways to proclaim and articulate the The Mission Project, launched in study full-time and to complete chap- congregations – two of them Lutheran Gospel in a manner that engages people 2008, aims to reconnect Faith with its laincy and internship requirements – in the Interfaith Hospitality Network, who have left or just never connected surrounding neighborhood and reen- required for ordination in the Evangel- which provides temporary shelter for to church and that renews or refreshes ergize the congregation as a vibrant ical Lutheran Church in America. homeless families. the faith of people long-involved in outpost of Christ’s mission to the He and his wife, Alison, have It was through those activities that the church, helping all to enter into Lakewood community. lived in Cleveland Heights for most Mark began to see God’s presence in and maintain a relationship with God Mr. Rollenhagen is completing of the last 20 years. Alison works as a the ministry of the congregations and through Jesus Christ. Summer Is Here At Lakewood’s North Union Farmers Market by Tiffany Leeper peach cobbler: golden brown. Serve cobbler warm with Information Tent for details. In addi- The abundance of August is here! 1/2 cup unsalted butter vanilla ice cream. YUM! tion, the market participates in the Remember that rough, wet spring we 1 cup all-purpose flour The North Union Farmers Market EBT Incentive Program of the Cleve- had? Neither do we, now that the mar- 2 cups sugar, divided in Lakewood is held every Wednes- land-Cuyahoga County Food Policy ket is bursting with fresh produce like 1 tablespoon baking powder day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Coalition. SNAP recipients who spend sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, zesty Pinch of salt September 14, in front of Kauffman $5 or more will receive an additional peppers, crisp greens, wholesome 1 cup milk Park on the Arthur Avenue extension. $5 to spend at the market on eligi- squash, juicy melons and so much 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and North Union is pleased to announce ble items. The customer is eligible to more! One fruit that is really thriving sliced (about 6 large peaches) that we accept SNAP/EBT benefits receive this incentive each week that this time of year: PEACHES! Peaches 1 tablespoon lemon juice at the market. Stop by the Market they visit the market. are low in calories and high in fiber, Cinnamon and sugar. vitamin A and vitamin C. Peaches Preheat oven to 375°. Melt butter in Ohio’s Premier Assisted Living Community can be clingstone (the flesh sticks to a 13” x 9” baking dish. 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Lakewood Living Swift Wows A Sold Out Quicken Loans Arena Crowd by Ivor Karabatkovic around the arena during “Love Story.” Quick covers of Macy Gray’s “I grossing Fearless Tour. By this point, Taylor Swift brought her “Speak A separate stage in the back of the Try,” as well as “My Wish” by Colum- the mom’s, dad’s and boyfriend’s in Now World Tour” to Quicken Loans arena provided a great view for fans in bus native’s Rascal Flatts led into her attendance were on their feet and Arena on Saturday night, and 15,000 the back. Taylor navigated through the hit “You Belong With Me.” Thanks to shamelessly singing to her songs. screaming fans joined her for a night The floating balcony during “Love filled with surprises. Story” sent Taylor up in the air and over The 21-year-old superstar was the crowd on zip lines, eye-level with the backed by an eight-piece band, eight club seating in the Q. Just one of many dancers trained to perform anything surprises in store at a Taylor Swift con- from hip-hop to ballet, and three tra- cert. While her theatrical setup pushes peze artists that made fans hold their the envelope for touring country art- breath. Yet it was Taylor’s show, and ist, she stayed true to her country music she had command of the stage from roots by never losing the message of her the moment the Victorian theatre-style songs. Although, something tells me that courtains opened. 15,000 singing fans, or friends, as she calls Opening with two songs from her them, would remind her if she happened new album, Speak Now, Taylor sent the to get lost in the moment. Even though crowd into a singing and screaming audio troubles towards the end had some frenzy. Pyro wowed younger fans, while photos by Ivor Karabatkovic fans baffled, her voice was spot on. Full parents snapped photos. The 8:30 p.m. of energy, the 21-year-old singer showed start time is a bit early for most head- Taylor Swift strikes a pose for the crowd during her “Speak Now World Tour” stop at off her musical talents and proved to any liners, but the parents had to appreciate the Q-Arena in Cleveland. doubters that she is the real deal, and is getting their kids home before mid- crowd, giving hugs and bracelets to fans Taylor’s ukelele-playing, it was refresh- here to stay for a long time. night. “Story of Us” had the band, of all ages along the way to and from the ingly light and uplifting. It was also dancers, and crowd fully engaged, while main stage. the fourth instrument she skillfully “Mean” turned into a ballad for anyone It was on the second stage that Tay- played up to that point. Pyrotechnics, who’s ever been picked on. A quick cos- lor showed her musical talents and ability fog machines and Taylor’s vocals were tume and set change, and Taylor showed to connect with fans through her music. spot-on for the moodier portion of her piano playing abilities with a mov- “Songwriting is something I need the show, which featured “Dear John,” ing rendition of “Back to December.” to do”, Swift explained from the second “Enchanted” and “Haunted”. Quick set and costume changes stage. “It’s much more than what I love to “Long Live” included a shout-out were a common thing Saturday night. do now.” She didn’t chat too much with to Cleveland native Paul Sidoti, who There were nine costume changes in the crowd, but the interaction and energy plays guitar in Taylor’s band. “[Paul] is total, and sets included everything from from the fans was definitely there. Swift very proud of where he comes from”, a church setting during “Speak Now,” let her music do most of the talking for Taylor said, “and you should be very three large church bells that rung dur- her, only adding anecdotal facts about proud of him for being from here.” ing “Haunted,” and a floating balcony in song inspirations and the occasional Sidoti received a very warm welcome which Taylor soared over the crowd and compliment to the rowdy fans. from the sold out arena, and even wore a Browns jersey for the encore. The

Lakewood Receives Stabilization Funds video screen projected scenes from photos by Ivor Karabatkovic ing foreclosed properties back to life, her first headlining tour, the highly- continued from page 1 recently selling 1269 Westlake Avenue the foreclosure crisis. Our proposal and 1598 Wyandotte. Despite the real includes obtaining vacant homes for estate crisis, the Division of Commu- rehabilitation on Clarence Avenue and nity Development has consistently also investing in properties on Alameda come through, turning homes that and Lakewood Avenues. were a nuisance on their streets into SUMMER STORMS AHEAD! “We are thrilled to be receiving beautiful places to live. The DCD WILL YOU BE READY? this significant amount of NSP money,” currently has four properties under AUTOMATICSTANDBYGENERATORS stated Mayor Mike Summers. “Lake- contract on Marlowe, Cranford, Gladys wood’s Housing Initiative addresses and a completely ADA accessible new our foreclosed and at risk homes and home on Dowd in the works. We are is a major focus of my administration. very excited to get started on our new These funds will go a long way in help- projects and look forward to making ing us carry out our goals.” Lakewood stand out as a vibrant place PROTECTTHETHINGSTHATMATTERMOST Lakewood has a proven record of to live- a few houses at a time. When the power goes out, depend Generac's broad range of choices on a GENERAC. in automatic standby power allow success in rehabilitating and bring- Home or Business Standby Generator System you to choose enough protection to for automatic backup power. back up either a few essential AUTOMATIC PROTECTION circuits or your whole house or 24 hours a day / 7 days a week business. For 24/7 protection from PERMANENTLY INSTALLED FOR UP TO power outages, trust the #1 selling Is your computer or laptop giving you problems? 150,00 WATTS. automatic standby generator. America's #1 Sales, parts and service. R. Analytical Services Inc. can help! Selling We provide professional computer Generator life is better services for your home or business. with power Let us help you keep plugged into the future! © Lakewood Owned and Operated! GENERAC Ph.216.521.7902 www.R-Analytical-Services.com Fx.216.521.1417 Proud to have worked on over 50 Lakewood homes in 2010 Shepp Electric Co., Inc. Generator Systems Division 1.440.968.3262or 1.877.423.9010 ROOFING • PAINTING • REPAIRS www.GeneratorPros.com Exterior & Interior Painting/Drywall • Roof Repairs • Porch Repairs UNITS IN STOCK NOW! FREE SAME DAY ESTIMATES on all calls INSTALLATION IN ONE DAY!! Licensed Hire local company Bonded for storm damage. (216) 376-2404 Insured Generac “Elite” Warranty Dealer & Installer! Proud to be Lakewood owned and operated! “Area’s #1 “Over 1,200 Systems Installed!”

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