Deck the Halls Queen and King Honored at Light up Lakewood 2018
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“Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” Valentine Davies, “Miracle on 34th Street” Free – Take One! Please Patronize Our Advertisers! Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Written And Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 14, Issue 23, December 5, 2018 St. Ed’s Wins State Championship photo by Jacob Chabowski Jacob by photo In what started off as a grinding, defensive battle St Ed’s defeated the Colerain (Cincinnati) Cardinals 24-10 at the Tom Benson Pro Football Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Photo by Jacob Chabowski photo by Jim O’Bryan Light Up Lakewood Queen Yusra Abdi and King Tristan Rumsey in Deck The Halls the annual parade in DowntowN, Lakewood. by Heidi Murray nity to recycle treasures of the The Lakewood Histori- past, providing one-of-a-kind cal Society's annual Christmas gift ideas. Donated by a legion Queen And King Sale on the Grounds has every- of Historical Society support- thing you need for holiday ers of all ages, the items reflect decorating, entertaining and the treasures of the past 100 Honored At Light gift-giving. Everything to Deck years and today. Relive your your Halls and support a great childhood with games, dolls Up Lakewood 2018 community organization. and toys from days gone by, add to your Christmas village by Matt Bixenstine love for Lakewood through Spending the first full weekend in December shop- collection or find a treasured It's good to be queen and providing outstanding service ping at the Nicholson House, collectible. We have ruby red, king of Lakewood's signature to the community. In addi- Lakewood’s oldest structure, snow white and patterned holiday community event. tion to reigning over the Light Admission is free on Sat- has become a holiday tradi- china to set the most festive LakewoodAlive announces Up Lakewood Holiday Parade urday, December 8, 10 a.m. – 3 tion for many savvy shoppers. table. Hundreds of ornaments that Lakewood High School on December 1, Yusra and p.m. and Sunday, December 9, If you’ve never been, you must and lights galore. If you're juniors Yusra Abdi and Tristan were both awarded noon – 3 p.m. so come and take come! Beautifully displayed watching your budget, you Tristan Rumsey were named $500 scholarships courtesy of a look. Sunday all remaining new and nearly-new gift items, can't afford not to shop here- Queen and King for Light Up Plantation Home in Down- items are half off. We accept tree trimmings, decorations, -don't miss this event! Lakewood 2018 sponsored by town Lakewood. Both winners cash, credit and checks. Park- wrapping paper and anything Shop Christmas Sale on First Federal Lakewood. have agreed to provide at least ing is available across the street you need for holiday enter- the Grounds at the Nichol- Students chosen for this at St. Ed’s. taining share the space with son House, 13335 Detroit, on All proceeds support the honor have demonstrated their continued on page 7 antiques, collectibles, vintage Friday December 7, from 4-7 programs and projects of the linens, glassware, silver and p.m. A $10 admission charge Lakewood Historical Society. St. Edward’s vs Lakewood delicate heirloom ornaments. at the door ensures that you Questions? Call the Society at Christmas Sale on the will be among the first to pre- 216-221-7343. JV Basketball Game Grounds offers the opportu- view our sale. Sounds Of The Season Performances December 13 & 14 by Christine Gordillo p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance, and Symphony perform inde- December means holiday $8 at the door. The magical eve- pendently and in combined concert time at the Lakewood ning of holiday sounds includes groups both large and small City Schools! From now until our top high school band, choir to create an unforgettable eve- December 19, you can catch a and orchestra ensembles with ning of music that will have you concert at the Civic Auditorium special appearance by some of leaving feeling the warmth of nearly every night. Headlining our Barnstormers Drama Club the season! photo by Brian Foox Brian by photo the concert lineup is the won- members as narrators. Mem- For a full schedule of con- derful tradition of Sounds of bers of the Chamber Orchestra, certs, please visit our Performing St Edwards defeated Lakewood High School in Basketball by a score the Season, which will be held Chamber Choir, Mixed Sym- Arts page on the website. of 79-51 Monday night. on December 13 & 14 at 7:30 phonic Choir, Wind Ensemble Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 14, Issue 23 December 5, 2018 Hot Off The Deck photo by Jim O’Bryan photo by Jacob Chabowski Jacob by photo OBSERVATIONS FROM THE DECK! Thread Title Author Posts Reads Date St Edwards Over Lakewood Jim O’Bryan 0 23 Mon Dec 03 Measuring The Damage Mark Kindt 16 920 Mon Dec 03 Cove Church Plans Bridget Conant 18 896 Mon Dec 03 The Road Not Taken Mark Kindt 41 1175 Sun Dec 02 Lakewood Lights Up - 2018 Jim O’Bryan 0 1742 Sun Dec 02 Still waiting... Dan Alaimo 4 426 Sun Dec 02 Lakewood Loses Again! Brian Essi 10 806 Sat Dec 01 Thanks to Sam O’Leary Thinking in the Past Lakewood vs Lordstown? Nadhal Eadeh 2 306 Fri Nov 30 Carjacking at McKinley Place? Bridget Conant 7 1176 Wed Nov 28 City Art Installation at Sloane /Detroit Bridget Conant 15 1944 Tue Nov 27 photo by Jacob Chabowski Jacob by photo photo by Jim O’Bryan Recycling still worthwhile Dan Alaimo 9 805 Mon Nov 26 for Lakewood? Essi claim blatantly false - David Anderson 49 2579 Mon Nov 26 immediate retraction and apology to the community demanded Lakewood Law Department Mark Kindt 13 1574 Sat Nov 24 Wall to Wall Transformations “Out-Foxes” Courts Again Plaster Repair STILL specializing in plaster and BANNED lathe restoration AT CITY HALL Your Independent Source for Lakewood News & Opinion 216-255-8529 Published twice a month with a current circulation of 10,000+ copies. The paper is made fully insured, free estimates available free of charge and can be found at over 130 business locations within the City of Lakewood and on our website. 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Celebrating Over 10 Years of Community Discussion at: www.lakewoodobserver.com December 5, 2018 The Lakewood Observer Volume 14, Issue 23 Page 3 City Lakewood Seniors To Compete In The Northeast Ohio Mind Challenge by Barry Wemyss Anyone, 50 years of age or older, is In the new year, the seniors of welcome to come out and test their the Lakewood Division of Aging will knowledge. Staff from Get Lucky test their abilities in the inaugural Trivia Company will run the after- A scene from the movie, “The Final Goodbye” filmed all over Lakewood. This scene Northeast Ohio Mind Challenge for noon contest for us.