See You At Eat Well Lakewood, March 10 At Lakewood High! Free – Take One! Please Patronize Our Advertisers! Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 8, Issue 5, March 6, 2012 Primary Election 2012 Kaptur And Wurzelbacher Move On by Margaret Brinich had become, just that, a battle nently displayed across the city However, within Cuyahoga with the two men less than 400 On an evening when the between two veteran Congres- anywhere from street corners County, the hometown favor- votes apart nation’s attention was fixed sional Representatives, with to polling locations, the early ite won his home turf handily. In other major races, squarely on the Republican newcomer Graham Veysey returns made it abundantly On the other side of the familiar faces also dominated, Presidential Primary, here in joining in the brawl to remind clear that this primary would aisle, Republican Primary e.g. the County Prosecutor’s Lakewood, avid supporters of voters that he was not your be a fight to the death between Voters selected Samuel J. race being easily won by Tim- all three candidates for the 9th typical Washington insider. Kucinich and Kaptur. As the Wurzelbacher. In a race that othy McGinty, who outshone Congressional District waited While Veyseys’ campaign evening progressed, the vote serves to remind us all about his next highest opponent by anxiously for the results of this made a hard push to gain last spread across the newly drawn the power of just 1 vote, Wur- nearly 12,000 votes. hotly contested race. In recent minute visibility wit District saw Kaptur begin to zelbacher, inched out Kraus, weeks the battle for District 9 “Veysey” signs promi- pull away with a healthy lead. Ninth Congressional District 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Letter From Superintendent Republican Samuel Wurzelbacher 15,008 51% Steven Kraus 14,144 49% On School Safety Democrat by Christine Gordillo bullying on the part of our stu- Our students and staff practice Marcy Kaptur (Inc.) 42,451 56% Note: This letter was sent dents. Should an incident occur the lockdown drill four times Dennis Kucinich (Inc.) 29,892 40% to district families in wake of off school property, we encour- throughout the school year. Our Graham Veysey 2,874 4% the tragedy in Chardon. age you to contact the Lakewood staff is well-prepared to handle Police Department. Otherwise, any situation that may arise Dear Parents/Guardians: please report such incidents to and will always put your child’s LPL Amnesty: “Food For a building principal, teacher, safety first. The Police Depart- As we are all saddened by guidance counselor or other ment is also well-prepared to Fines” Clear Your Card the tragedy that happened at staff member. All reports will respond to school emergencies by Leana Donofrio-Milovan Main Library or the Madison Chardon High School on Feb. be taken seriously. You can also and utilizes our facilities to To celebrate National Branch and all your late fees 27, on behalf of the district, I call the district Security Hot- train for crisis situations. Library Week, the Lakewood will be forgiven. All donations offer our condolences to the line that is monitored 24/7 at Our safety plan is con- Public Library is offering its will go to the Lakewood Com- victims, their families, staff, 227-5311. Calls can be made tinually reviewed and updated first amnesty programs since munity Service Center. students and the Chardon com- anonymously to the Security when needed and a thorough the 90s. Between April 10 and Second, long overdue munity. Hotline and district personnel review will be conducted once April 14, everyone is invited to books, magazines, CDs, DVDs This is a good time to are notified immediately when a investigation reports are avail- come back to the Library and and videos can be returned emphasize with parents the call is placed. Once the district able from Geauga County law clear their account of late fees during the week without incur- importance of open communi- receives a report, school officials enforcement agencies to see without spending a dime. ring a fine. Why let our items cation lines between the schools will investigate and notify the what can be learned from their First, old late fees can be collect dust on your shelves? and its families and vigilance of Lakewood Police Department experience in Chardon. cleared with the donation of a Set them free! Amnesty Week student behavior. I also want when necessary. On a day-to-day basis our non-perishable item. Just bring applies only to late fees not bills to reassure parents that the The Lakewood Police safety measures include secured the item to the front desk of the for lost or unreturned items. district’s safety procedures are Department is also a critical entrances and video cameras sound and secure. partner with the district in pre- at all school buildings. In addi- The best way to prevent a paring and implementing our tion, at Lakewood High School Patterson To Report Back tragedy such as what happened safety procedures for our school students and visitors must To Community On March 8 in Chardon from occurring buildings. Our staff is trained pass through a staffed secu- by Christine Gordillo share what the priorities will is for parents and students to each year with the help of the rity entrance and there are also Superintendent Jeffrey be as he and his administrative report any criminal miscon- Police Department on lockdown eight security personnel on duty W. Patterson has wrapped up team prepare a recommenda- duct, violence, threats and and evacuation procedures. during the school day. There is his Community Engagement tion for the Board of Education also a Lakewood Police Depart- Meetings in which he heard for at least $4 million in cuts ment presence at the high school from hundreds of citizens over the next two years. LHS Holds Hilltopper Day through its School Resource on their thoughts and vision “It’s been uplifting to hear Officer/D.A.R.E Officer. for the district and about from so many in our commu- When an emergency situ- what they value most in the nity about what they value in ation arises, the district will Lakewood City Schools. Now, our district and to hear how notify parents via phone and it’s time for Superintendent proud they are of the Lakewood email with the AlertNow sys- Patterson to report back to the City Schools,” Superintendent tem. Please make sure that your community on his findings. Patterson said. “We have some contact information is updated On March 8 at 7:00 p.m., tough decisions ahead, but I am with your child’s school office Superintendent Patterson will confident that with the commu- and remember to let the school hold a meeting in Lakewood nity behind us, we will make the photo by: Courtney Shaw know whenever there is a change High’s East Cafeteria to sum- right ones for our students.” in address, phone number or Members of Lakewood High School’s Symphonic Mixed Choir marize for the community what Child care will be avail- email. If you have not provided show their support of the Chardon community by wearing red and he’s heard from the gatherings able for the March 8 meeting. an email to the district and you black. LHS declared March 2 “Hilltopper Day,” where student wore he has held throughout the city Please call 529-4074 to reserve would like to do so, please also Chardon’s colors and sold red and black ribbons to raise money for over the past six weeks. He will your space. the United Way: Chardon Healing Fund. continued on page 11 Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 8, Issue 5 MArch 6, 2012 Calendar Page Thursday, March 8 This always fun event is Saturday, March 10, World Kidney Day Screening Annual Lakewood from 6 p.m. to midnight in The Academy Center. Cost 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM is $20 per person. Race horses are $20 each. Join Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center for For more information and to order tickets, call World Kidney Day Screening! Old House Fair 440.669.6617 or Patty Finau at 216.548.4485, or Free screenings for kidney disease include: blood go Saint Joseph Academy -The Academy Center pressure, weight and kidney screening. May 5th Click here for more information Kidney healthy cooking demonstrations will also be provided. 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday, March 16 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center March Breakfast Meeting: Dr. Robert 13944 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, OH 44112 The Lakewood Observer is proud to sponsor the Lakewood Old House Weil, President of Lakewood Hospital Click here for more information Fair again this year. Save the date for Saturday, May 5th from 11am to 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 4pm at Harding Middle School. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Robert Weil, Cleveland Clinic Health Talks President of Lakewood Hospital. Dr. Weil will be dis- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Any Lakewood home improvement and home-related business is cussing the importance of community partnerships. A Free Public Seminar Just For Men encouraged to exhibit. Registration forms are at Lakewood Hardware $15 members, $20 non-members. RSVP by call- Join us to learn about localized prostate cancer, store, 16608 Madison Ave., Lakewood. ing 216-226-2900 or via email to info@lakewood- treatment for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. chamber.org. 216.444.3641 or 800.548.8502 Bringing Lakewood home-related resources and businesses together to This meeting is sponsored by UA Lakewood.