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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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Travel and Leisure Mag: Lakewood Coolest in USA

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Travel & Leisure Magazine named Lakewood among its top ten “Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit.” The magazine touts Lakewood’s “well-established (and thriving) nightlife and gastronomic scene along Detroit Avenue,” noting that Lakewood has been on hipsters’ radar for some time.

“I’m thrilled that Lakewood is getting another national recognition,” said Mayor Ed FitzGerald. “From Melt to Pier W, Beck Center to the Winchester, Lakewood is home to cool shopping, nightlife and restaurants. Even our library is cool.”

The City of Lakewood has been noticed by other national publications including BusinessWeek and This Old House Magazine, finding Lakewood tops for raising a family and buying an older home, respectively. The city has the highest population density in the region, and has among the highest concentration of young adults and first time homebuyers.

“It’s not just the new businesses and restaurants that draw people to Lakewood. Lakewood has been cool for a long time, but with a revitalized downtown and businesses opening city wide, even in a tough economy, it’s easier to get noticed,” FitzGerald said.

Thomas Mulready of CoolCleveland weighed in: “We’ve known this about Lakewood for a long time. There’s a lot we’d add to their lists, including safety, retail, artists in residence, accessibility to world class amenities, rebuilt schools…the list goes on and on for us.”

Travel and Leisure Magazine has 4.8 million readers according to Wikipedia (8/24/10). Visit http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/coolest-suburbs-worth-a-visit/4 to read the article about Lakewood.

City Seeks Leaders For Entrepreneur In Residence Program

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

While the city has a number of programs to attract and grow businesses, it wants to assist businesses that are still at the idea stage. To grow Lakewood’s base of entrepreneurs and demonstrate a commitment to growing business, the city is establishing an Entrepreneur in Residence program.

In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Pillars of Lakewood and LakewoodAlive, the city is offering a stipend-funded Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), and looking for proposals for programs, organizations and especially individuals who are willing to commit their time and resources to like-minded entrepreneurs to help build business from the ground up – in Lakewood.

The successful EIR will be an individual or organization that will assist Lakewood residents and businesses in helping to bring ideas to the marketplace. The EIR will provide counsel on business planning, conducting due diligence and cultivating financial resources. Assisted by the EIR’s community partners, the EIR will be responsible for identifying and attracting participating entrepreneurs, emphasizing students and second-career professionals to EIR programming.

Interested candidates should submit their proposals and resumes to the City by noon on Friday August 27th. Please send proposals and questions to planning@lakewoodoh.net. Proposals can also be mailed to:

Planning and Development
Attention: Entrepreneur in Residence
12650 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107

The RFP is available online at www.onelakewood.com or contact (216) 529-6635.

Lakewood Police Arrest Two for Library Robbery

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Lakewood Police Department arrested Lauren and Ryan Markham on August 5, 2010 for warrants charging them with robbery. The two were wanted for the purse snatching at the Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit, on July 20th, 2010. Through intensive media exposure and tips from the public, the brother and sister were arrested and are currently in Cuyahoga County Jail awaiting trial.

33rd Annual Lakewood Arts Festival To Be Held August 7th

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Art, Music, Food And Children’s Activities Take Over Downtown Lakewood!

The 33rd Annual Lakewood Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Detroit Avenue between Elmwood and Marlowe Avenues. This year’s festival is a juried exhibition of all media in fine arts and crafts and will feature 174 artists from across the country and over 30 additional booths operated by various not-for-profit organizations and offering food, beverages, products and activities for children. In addition, live music will be performed throughout the day at City Center Park, located at Cook and Detroit Avenues..

Detroit Avenue in downtown Lakewood will be closed to traffic between 5:30 AM and 9:00 PM along Detroit Avenue between Elmwood and Marlowe Avenues. The festival will take place rain or shine and there is no admission fee.

Two Suspects Identified In Robbery

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Brother and Sister, Ryan and Lauren Markham have been identified, and warrants issued for their arrests for Robbery, in the purse snatching at the Lakewood Public Library on July 17.

Please contact the Lakewood Police at 216-521-6773 with any information on these two suspects.

Click here to see wanted posters of the suspects.

Lakewood Police Department Looking for Two Suspects In Purse Snatching

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Lakewood Police Department is looking for two suspects in connection with a purse snatching which occurred on Saturday July 17th, 2010, at 2:30 PM at the Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave.

The Lakewood Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects in this crime.
Suspect#1- White Male, 20years old, 5'10, 165lbs, brown short hair.
Suspect#2- White Female, 20yrs old, 5'5", 135lbs, brown hair.
Suspect Vehicle - Dark Gray Crown Victoria- similar to Police Type Cars.

Click here to see surveillance videos of the suspects.

Fatal Fire At Marine Towers East Remains Under Investigation

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

At 5:37 am this date, Lakewood Fire companies responded to a fire alarm at the Marine Towers East condominiums, located at12520 Edgewater Drive.

The fire started in apartment 1007, which was occupied by 47-year old Ralph Morenz. Mr. Morenz was treated by paramedics and transported by squad to Lakewood Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

The State Fire Marshal’s office was contacted to assist Lakewood Fire investigators at the scene. The cause of death is pending with the coroner.

The fire was confined to apartment 1007, although smoke damage spread to other building locations. The initial fire loss is estimated at $35,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Lakewood Celebrates the Fourth of July

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Parade at 12:00 P.M., Band Concert at 7:00 P.M. and Fireworks in Lakewood Park at Dusk

Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald today announced that Virginia Marti Veith, founder of Virginia Marti College, will serve as the Grand Marshall for the City’s Fourth of July parade. The parade is scheduled to step off on Sunday July 4, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. on Lake Avenue at Kenneth Drive and conclude at Lakewood Park.

Virginia Marti Veith grew up with a passion for quality fabrics and fashion. Her father was a furrier, owning a store in Cleveland. Early on, Mrs. Veith understood that quality sewing and construction skills would open up a world of design possibilities for her. She began studying fashion in New York City, then moved on to Paris to study the Haute Couture method of design, with its emphasis on quality fabrics and customizing detail.

When Mrs. Veith moved back to the States several years later, she opened her own bridal salon. Unable to find expert staff, Mrs. Veith began training new students. Five students attended her first Fashion Design class at the new Virginia Marti College of Fashion and Art in April 1966. In 1970, the coursework evolved into a Fashion Design Associate Degree Program.

Virginia Marti College of Art and Design is a nationally accredited, two-year career college for students who are ready to advance their education and careers in fashion design, fashion merchandising, interior design, graphic design and digital media. Specialized, project-based curriculum and hands-on training prepare aspiring designers to compete in creative fields with the most dynamic growth potential. Virginia Marti College moved to current location in Lakewood in 1985, with major renovations and additions completed in 2003. This site was custom designed to include a gallery, which showcases the art and design work of the students.

“We are pleased to honor Virginia Marti Veith for all she has given to the Lakewood community” said Mayor FitzGerald. “We are proud to have her serve as Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July Parade.”

Joining in the parade will be musical favorites, the Lakewood High School Ranger Marching Band, St. Edward High School Band, the Lochaber Pipe Band and Red Hackle Pipe Band.

After the parade, festivities will continue in Lakewood Park with games, food, activities and information provided by several of Lakewood’s community organizations. At 7:00 p.m., the Lakewood Project, Lakewood High School’s Youth Rock Orchestra, will perform at the Bandstand at Lakewood Park.

The Fourth of July festivities will conclude with Lakewood annual fireworks extravaganza at approximately 9:45-10:00 p.m.

City Announces 2010 Summer Band Concert Schedule

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood is pleased to announce the 2010 schedule for its Summer Band Concert Series. A long time Lakewood tradition, these free concerts are held on Sundays at 7:00 PM at the Bandstand in Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue.

Sunday, June 20            The New Barleycorn (Irish Music)
Sunday June 27             Lakewood Hometown Band (Big Band)
Sunday, July 4                The Lakewood Project-Lakewood High School’s Youth Rock Orchestra
Sunday, July 11              Ki Allen, Lady Jazz
Sunday, July 18              Ernie Krivda & the Fat Tuesday Big Band
Sunday, July 25              The Cleveland TOPS Swing Band (Big Band)
Sunday, August 1          Tower City Barbershop Chorus
Sunday, August 8          Lakewood Hometown Band (Big Band)

In the event of rain, the June 27 and August 8 Lakewood Hometown Band concerts will be held in the Lakewood City Hall Auditorium, 12650 Detroit Avenue.

City of Lakewood, First Suburbs Development Council and City of Cleveland Win $100,000 from the Fund for Our Economic Future

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Yesterday, the Fund for Our Economic Future announced the winners of their EfficientGovNow competition. A consortium including the City of Lakewood, the First Suburbs Development Council and the City of Cleveland were among the winners that received funding.

The funds will be used to help establish Ohio’s first Renewable Energy Special Improvement District, or RE-SID. Just this week, the City of Lakewood introduced legislation to establish the RE-SID after declaring intent to pursue an advanced energy improvement district in November of 2009. Seventeen communities have been invited to participate in this first-of-its-kind consortium.

A RE-SID has been called “pay as you go for energy improvements,” because it will establish a mechanism to finance energy improvements and all but eliminate up front installation costs. By participating in a RE-SID, property owners finance energy improvements at special rates, and pay for the improvements via a special voluntary assessment on their tax bills. The energy cost savings will outweigh the payments.

“Lakewood has been a leader in building this strong and diverse coalition of cities working together to be more efficient. Our proposal was the only one that builds a public sector mechanism to help the private sector. These funds are going to be used to help property owners in Lakewood save money and use less non-renewable energy,” said Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald.
The Fund for Our Economic Future sponsored the competition to encourage greater citizen advocacy for more collaborative, efficient local government. Residents were asked to vote for their three favorite government collaborations from 10 finalists chosen by the Fund, a collaboration of philanthropic institutions and individuals throughout Northeast Ohio that works to strengthen the region’s economic competitiveness.

The goal of the RE-SID is to enable property owners to cut their utility bills and benefit from renewable energy. It is a self-financing program where the energy cost savings will be greater than the costs of the solar improvements. Without the RE-SID, energy efficiency projects have significant up-front costs; it takes a property owner several years to recoup their investment in energy efficiency. The Renewable Energy Special Improvement District changes that.

Lakewood City Council will consider the legislation in the coming weeks. Other cities and the City of Cleveland are expected to propose similar legislation in the coming months. Property owners will be invited to participate in a pilot program in autumn 2010, with full scale implementation expected in 2011.

City of Lakewood Introduces Legislation to Establish Advanced Energy Special Improvement District

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Special SID First in State, Collaboration First in Nation

At Monday’s meeting of Lakewood City Council, Mayor FitzGerald and Councilman Tom Bullock introduced legislation to create the Ohio’s First Advanced Energy Special Improvement District (AESID). An AESID has been called “pay as you go for energy improvements,” because it will establish a mechanism to finance energy improvements and all but eliminate up front installation costs. By participating in an AESID, participating property owners finance energy improvements special rates. Property owners pay for the improvements from the energy savings via their tax bill through a voluntary assessment.

“We intend to create a mechanism that goes beyond an ordinary incentive. Establishing the state’s first ever Advanced Energy Special Improvement District initiates a financing tool that virtually eliminates the up-front project costs and makes these improvements a reality for ordinary property owners. The savings from property owners’ lower utility bills will more than cover the costs of the energy efficiency improvement,” said Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald. “The SID will cost the city almost nothing, while improving participating property values and making it easier to modernize older residential and commercial properties.”
The AESID is a growing collaboration among the City of Lakewood, the City of Cleveland, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority and other first-ring suburbs. The legislation helps establish the multi-city special improvement district, and authorizes Lakewood’s participation in the new organization. Local leaders believe this is the first ever multi-city collaboration in the country.

The goal of the AESID is to enable property owners to cut their utility bills and benefit from renewable energy. It is a self-financing program where the energy cost savings will be greater than costs of the solar improvements. Without the AESID, energy efficiency projects have significant up-front costs; it takes a property owner several years to recoup their investment in energy efficiency. The Solar Energy Special Improvement District changes that.

“This financing option will help more businesses and homeowners afford clean energy projects and invest in their properties--at little or no cost to the city” said Councilman Tom Bullock. “Our community intends to be a leader in sustainability and clean energy, and taking this step makes us one of the first municipalities in Ohio to pursue this innovative new strategy."

In October 2009, Ohio House Bill 1 became effective, enacting changes to Ohio law allowing municipalities to create such SIDs for “special energy improvement projects” in their communities. Just last Friday, that legislation was expanded to include other energy efficiency improvements, including geothermal and wind—energy efficiency applications that are better suited for residential use in Lakewood.

Lakewood City Council will consider the legislation over the coming weeks. Mayor FitzGerald expects other communities to adopt similar legislation in the coming months. Property owners will be invited to participate in a pilot program in autumn 2010, with full scale implementation expected in 2011.

Lakewood To Offer Two Farmers Markets This Year

Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Lakewood will have two farmers markets this year. The North Union Farmers Market will operate on Wednesdays in the Kaufmann Park Parking Lot. The new Lakewood Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays beginning June 26 in the City Center Park.

The North Union Farmer’s Market will open for its 12th season on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Kaufmann Park Parking Lot behind Drug Mart, 15412 Detroit Avenue. The Market will operate every Wednesday through September 29, 2010 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 pm. The Market is operated by the North Union Farmer’s Market in collaboration with the City of Lakewood and features vendors who grow their own produce on small, family-owned farms. Organizers expect up to 15 vendors at each Wednesday’s market.

The new Lakewood Farmers Market will operate on Saturdays beginning June 26 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the City Center Park, in front of Marc’s. The market will operate every Saturday (expect August 7 due to the Lakewood Arts Festival) through October 2, 2010. This market is being organized by a volunteer group, with the support of the City, who saw a need to offer an additional market during the weekend. Their mission is to connect local residents with fresh, local, homemade/handmade/homegrown produce and products while encouraging local entrepreneurship and unify the community through sustainable endeavors.

"Lakewood residents have wanted more opportunity for outdoor markets, downtown and on the weekends”, stated Nathan Kelly, Planning and Development Director. “This year, we have both, and I bet they'll be successful.”

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City To Launch Buy Lakewood Program! On June 1st

Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recently, Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald announced an initiative to create a program that would help stimulate Lakewood’s economy as well as create a healthy interaction between residents and merchants within the city. As a result, the Buy Lakewood! Loyalty Program will begin on June 1st. It is a free program offered to Lakewood businesses and Lakewood residents. It is dedicated to educating residents on the importance of buying locally and the economic impact it has on our city.

This program is one of the only programs in northeast Ohio that provides an opportunity for each Lakewood merchant to choose any type of discount they would like to offer card holding members. Merchants within the city limits will have the ability to go online and enroll their business at http://www.onelakewood.com/BuyLakewood/. Once the business is enrolled, the city will add their business to an online directory showing their participation in the program. Business owners will receive a window cling displaying their support for the Buy Lakewood! Loyalty Program.

All Lakewood residents are encouraged to register at http://www.onelakewood.com/BuyLakewood/ to receive their card. Once their name, address, phone number, and an email address (if applicable) is entered, a card will be delivered to the resident’s house along with a letter of appreciation and further explanation of how buying locally helps improve our community in many ways. The Buy Lakewood! Program will provide residents immediate savings that will stay within the community.

Buying locally helps to improve our community in many ways:

It keeps dollars in Lakewood’s Economy. For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 stays in the local economy, creating jobs and expanding the city’s tax base.
Likewise, this program embraces what makes Lakewood unique. Lakewood is a suburb where we shop, eat and entertain – it is what makes our neighborhood our home.
Residents will also be able to have more choices. A marketplace of hundreds of small businesses helps to ensure more innovation, competition and lower prices over the long term. Local businesses choosing products based on what their local customers need and desire guarantee a more diverse range of product and service choices.
Lastly, local businesses are the lifeblood of our community. When we keep our dollars in the city, every purchase contributes toward our schools, our culture and the well-being of our friends, relatives and neighbors.

The Buy Lakewood! Program has been implemented to support both the residents and merchants within the city. This program will provide citizens discounts at no additional charges while providing local merchants a boost in economic activity.

Meet The Trucks Set For June 5th

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Arbor Day Ceremony At 9:30 AM
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The City of Lakewood and the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA invite you to attend the 5th Annual Meet the Trucks on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue. Come see, touch and explore the City’s fine fleet of trucks and vehicles.

Vehicles on display will include an aerial truck, dump truck, refuse truck, fire truck, ambulance, police car, police motorcycle, SWAT vehicles, MetroParks Nature Tracks Bus and more. In addition, the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA will offer crafts, face painting, a D.J., bounce houses, Jungle Bob, a bike raffle, a balloon artist and much more. Refreshment will be available.

Quality bike and multi-purpose helmets will be available for purchase while supplies last. The Burning River Roller Derby Girls will perform at 12:00 PM at the skate park and Spin Bike Shop of Lakewood will offer a bike repair station.

At 9:30 AM, the City’s will hold it’s annual Arbor Day Ceremony prior to the start of the Meet the Trucks. Join us as we plant a tree near the swimming pool.

Attendees are asked to bring a canned good which will be donated to the Lakewood Christian Service Center, the City’s food bank.

The following organizations helped to sponsor this event: Lakewood Hospital, The Kiwanis Club of Lakewood, Romp n Stomp, Donatos, Cliff Tower’s Marathon Midway Oh Boy, Jungle Bob, Zap Entertainment and Music Connection.

Memorial Day Week Refuse & Recycling Collection Schedule

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no refuse or recycling collected on Monday, May 31, 2010. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Monday will have collection on Tuesday. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday should have their refuse and recyclables available for collection on their regular day, and it will be collected either on that day or the day after. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Friday will have collection on Friday.

Residents are reminded that refuse and recycling should not be placed on the curb or tree lawn until after 6:00 p.m. on the night before your collection day and should be available for collection by 6:30 a.m. on the collection day.

In addition, all Lakewood City offices and the Lakewood Municipal Court will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

For further information, contact the Lakewood Division of Refuse & Recycling at (216) 252-4322.

City of Lakewood’s Dana’s Legacy Foundation Pairs with Lakewood Catholic Academy’s Green Team for Inaugural Flower Garden

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Lakewood Catholic Academy Green Team is proud to partner with the City of Lakewood’s Dana’s Legacy Foundation in an inaugural flower garden planting event on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Lakewood Park.

Dana’s Legacy Foundation, founded by a Lakewood resident in honor of her daughter, was created to beautify Lakewood’s parks through natural plantings of trees and flowers. Their motto is “Celebrating life cycles through beautification”

The Green Team is an afterschool nature club at Lakewood Catholic Academy comprised of students in grades two through eight. The Green Team is designed to foster and nurture environmental awareness and respect primarily using the outdoors as a classroom for experiential education and also to explore nature’s connection with our faith. The Green Team is also responsible for service projects not only at the school, but also in the community.

Green Team members voted at the beginning of the school year to plant flowers and a tree in Lakewood Park as their community service project. Green Team planted a tree in December. On May 22 from 1:30-3:00 p.m., they will continue to beautify the park by planting flowers to support Dana’s Legacy Foundation’s first flower garden.

An inaugural ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the south end of the island between Foster Pool and the bandstand near the entry to Lakewood Park. This ceremony will be followed by the flower planting by the Green Team members.

Mayor Declares Local State Of Emergency For Storm

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

City to Seek Assistance from County, State and FEMA for Damages

Ed FitzGerald, Lakewood’s Mayor and Director of Public Safety, has declared a Local State of Emergency in Lakewood as a result of Friday’s severe storm. The declaration enables the City to apply for county, state and federal funding to help pay for clean-up efforts.

Lakewood was hardest hit by Friday night’s storm, pummeled by tornado-force winds and quarter sized hail. In just a couple hours, city safety forces received over 100 calls reporting downed trees and power lines. Despite significant damage to homes and other property, no injuries were reported. City wide clean-up efforts continue and will for some time.

“As a result of Friday’s storm damage to private and public property, I am declaring a State of Emergency,“ stated Mayor Ed FitzGerald. “In addition to the safety forces’ response and clean-up efforts already underway, this declaration is another necessary part of our response. We’re going to ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other entities for help and fight for all available resources to assist the city and homeowners with the aftermath.”

Thousands of Lakewood Residents Affected By Storm

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood was one of hardest hit communities from yesterday’s storm. First responders worked all night and all day today to clear fallen trees, maintain passage through city streets and restore power. The City plans to seek assistance from County, State and FEMA for the damages.

The Fire Department received over 100 calls regarding downed trees and power lines. The Police Department reports no injuries have been directly attributed to the storm and most of the damage occurred on the northern end of Lakewood. Extra police officers and auxiliary police officers have been brought in to monitor downed power lines.

Public Works crews have been working since last night to remove trees and clear roadways. More than 15 intersection blocks have already been cleared of storm damage. There was also significant flooding in the western section of Clifton and Lake Avenues due to blocked catch basins. Sewer crews were detailed to the area. Public Works crews will be working again tomorrow to do more clean-up.

The following intersections remain closed due to downed trees and power lines:
West Clifton and Clifton
Sloane Subway Underpass
Lake Road (Western end)
Clifton Road (Western end)
Edgewater (Western end)
Edgewater and Webb

In addition, Cove Park and parts of Lakewood Park are closed due to the storm damage. Drivers are encouraged to avoid using Clifton Boulevard especially in the western end of Lakewood due to storm damage. Detroit Avenue is suggested as an alternate route.

“While Lakewood was one of the hardest hit communities, we are very grateful there was no loss of life attributed to this storm,” stated Mayor and Public Safety Director Ed FitzGerald. “First responders did a great job accessing the damage and crews have been working non-stop to clear debris and restore power.”

CEI is reporting power outages from Avon to Ashtabula due to the storm. They estimate 15000 customers were without power, nearly 2000 of those are from City of Lakewood. CEI has 15 crews in Lakewood working to restore power. They are estimating that power should be restored to most customers by 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 9. Residents are reminded to stay away from downed power lines and report them to First Energy at 888-544-4877.

The Lakewood Building Department will be detailed on Monday to access damage to any structures in the City. Residents can place storm debris such as fallen tree limbs on their tree lawn for collection.

City of Lakewood Receives 2010 Community Partner Award

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood received an award for its role in attracting and growing small businesses. The WECO Fund, a local organization that is dedicated to helping individuals start and expand small businesses, honored the City of Lakewood for the city’s role in microenterprise development. The City partners with WECO to strengthen small businesses through the city’s SEED Program. Lakewood’s Start-up and Existing Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Program provides start-up funding for the build-out costs of starting a new business. The program can be paired with other sources of operating capital through WECO. In just two years, the program has already helped to start and grow nine small businesses in Lakewood. “The partnership is a shining example of how collaboration can create neighborhood anchors and strengthen local business communities,” said Christine Henry, Executive Director of the WECO Fund. “It’s nice to be recognized by WECO, but the real honor is that we have nine new and growing businesses that call Lakewood home,” said Nathan Kelly, Director of Planning and Development. “Despite challenging economic times, Mayor FitzGerald and Lakewood City Council continue to support investment in economic development, especially successful programs like the SEED Program.” Patty Ryan, CEO of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce noted, “Difficult economies are often when entrepreneurs take their leap. Lakewood’s affordability, right-sized office spaces, and number of complementary businesses make Lakewood a reliable location for starting a business.” The 2010 Community Partner Award was delivered to the city at WECO’s Annual Impact Luncheon and attended by nearly 200 people from throughout the region. Recent beneficiaries of program include a wide variety of businesses from architects to hardware stores and art galleries to coffee houses. Chains, bars and franchises are generally not eligible to participate in the program.

Annual Fire Hydrant Testing Begins May 3th

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood Division of Fire’s annual fire hydrant testing program begins Monday, May 3, 2010. Testing will be done on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of May. Annual hydrant flushing is necessary to assure proper hydrant operations during fire emergencies.

The testing may cause temporary discoloration of the water supply and residents should check the color of their water before washing clothes to guard against discoloring fabrics. After a few hours, the sediment will settle and the water should run clear again. While the water may appear unsightly, discoloration is due to the release of built-up mineral deposits present in all water mains.

Residents with questions about the fire hydrant testing may call (216) 529-6607 after 9:00 a.m. on weekdays.

Lakewood Named “Tree City U.S.A.” For 33rd Year

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. This is the thirty-third year that Lakewood has earned this national designation.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.

As a long-standing Tree City U.S.A. award recipient in Northeast Ohio, Lakewood has consistently met the national standards required in order to be honored with this prestigious award.

The four standards of a Tree City U.S.A. include:

A Tree Board or Department: Someone must be legally responsible for the care and management of the community’s trees. This may be a volunteer tree board, a forestry department, or a professional forester or arborist
A Tree Care Ordinance: The tree ordinance must designate the establishment of a tree board or forestry department and give this body the responsibility for writing and implementing an annual community forestry work plan.
A Community Forestry Program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita
An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation: Lakewood’s 2010 Arbor Day Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Lakewood Park. The Ceremony will take place immediately before the opening of the Meet the Trucks event.

According to the National Arbor Foundation, meeting the four standards for becoming a Tree City U.S.A. “tells visitors that here is a community that cares about its environment, and is also an indication to prospective businesses that the quality of life may be better in that community.”

H20 Summer Service Camp Applications Are Available

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Application Deadline Is April 30th

The Lakewood Department of Human Services-Division of Youth H20 “Help to Others” Summer Service Camp is accepting applications for Summer Camp. Applications are available online at www.onelakewood.com. Printed applications are available at the Lakewood Division of Youth, the Lakewood Public Library and the Lakewood Recreation Department. The deadline for entering the lottery-style registration is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2010.

During the two-week camp session, Lakewood residents entering grades 6-9 spend the morning performing activities at various service sites and the afternoon is spent on game time and team building activities. Trained high school students act as service mentors for the younger participants. These skilled counselors supervise, instruct, motivate and empower their teams of five to six campers through a rich variety of hands on activities and learning experiences.

H2O is a program of the Lakewood Department of Human Services Division of Youth in partnership with Lakewood City Schools. Under the direction of staff from the Division of Youth, H2O programs are intended to build and strengthen the confidence and resources of Lakewood’s young residents through service projects.

Lakewood Police Captain Graduates From FBI Academy

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Captain Gary D. Stone of the Lakewood Police Department was one of 253 law Enforcement officers that graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia on March 19, 2010. The 240th Session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 50 states. Included in the class were members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 20 international countries, four military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 10 weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

FBI Director Robert Mueller, was the principal speaker at the ceremony. The graduating officers were represented by the class spokesperson, David Moore, Chief Inspector with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. A total of 43,483 graduates now represent the FBI National Academy since it began in July 1935. Of this number approximately 25,971 are still active in law enforcement work.

Training for the program is provided by FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise.

Chief Timothy J. Malley, a graduate of the National Academy Class 224, commented that “Captain Stone’s dedication to his profession and his enthusiasm to attend advanced training will benefit him in his service to the citizens of Lakewood. Being selected to attend this prestigious training, from applicants around the world, is an honor for Captain Stone and the entire Lakewood Police Department.”

Captain Stone is a twenty-five year member of the police department and is currently assigned to the department’s Administration and Services Division. He is married to Susan and has two children Rachael age seventeen and Matthew age fifteen.

University Tees Headquarters and Production Comes to Lakewood

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Company Receives $50,000 Economic Development Fund Loan

University Tees, a growing business owned by Lakewood residents, is moving its headquarters to Lakewood this summer. The company sells apparel products to college campuses across the nation.

The growing business already opened a production facility in Lakewood in September of 2009 as part of its newly created company, 717 Ink. The company decided to stop outsourcing their printing processes and 717 Ink is the exclusive screen-printer for University Tees. 717 Ink recently entered into a long term lease at Lakewood’s Templar Office Complex (formerly the Lake Erie Screw Building), 13000 Athens Avenue.

“I have called Lakewood home for over five years, and I’m excited to call Lakewood the home for University Tees,” said Joe Haddad, Vice-President of University Tees. “A majority of our team lives here, and this move will mean a lot to everyone.”

To help grow their business, 717 Ink and University Tees applied for and received a $50,000 loan from Lakewood’s economic development fund to finance the purchase of capital equipment the companies needed to facilitate their growth. The loan will be repaid in just few years.

“Small business is big business in Lakewood. That’s why the city established our economic development fund to grow small, growing, businesses” said Nathan Kelly, Lakewood’s Director of Planning and Development. “We’re glad to be part of their growth and proud that they are calling Lakewood home.”

University Tees will move their office headquarters to Lakewood in the summer of 2010. Together, this growing business will bring a dozen new jobs and almost $500,000 in new payroll to Lakewood. Their conservative growth projections place their 2011 payroll over $500,000. They expect to double their size in five years.

Census Questionnaire Assistance Centers Now Open

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The 2010 Census forms have been mailed to all Lakewood households. It is very important to Lakewood’s future that everyone living here be counted. The Census Bureau has set up the following Questionnaire Assistance Centers (QACs) in Lakewood to help residents requiring assistance in filling out their census forms:

Lakewood Senior Health Campus
13900 Detroit Avenue
Hours: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday

Lakewood City Hall
12650 Detroit Avenue
Hours: 10 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday

Lakewood Senior Center East (Fedor Manor)
12400 Madison Avenue
Hours: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Harding Middle School
16601 Madison Avenue
Hours: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Lakewood Christian Service Center
14032 Madison Avenue
Hours: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Wednesday

Serpentini Arena at Winterhurst
14740 Lakewood Heights Boulevard
Hours: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday-Friday

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
18001 Detroit Avenue
Hours: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday-Thursday and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday

The QACs will be open approximately 15 hours per week and staffed by census employees. They will assist individuals who do not understand how to complete the questionnaire, have questions about the 2010 Census in general or who need language assistance. Census questionnaires are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Russian. Language Assistance Guides (which provide a translation of the instructions and questions) are available in 59 languages. QACs will be open through April 19, 2010

For more information, contact the Census Bureau at (216) 820-4080.

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Lakewood To Participate In Earth Hour on March 27

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood will again participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Earth Hour is a global event that encourages individuals and businesses to show their support for reducing global warming by turning out lights and unplugging unneeded appliances for an hour. Lakewood residents and businesses are encouraged to turn off their lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

In 2009, more than 300 cities across the globe joined the Earth Hour movement and Lakewood was the first city in Ohio to sign up. This year, Ohio is an official Earth Hour state and will turn off the lights at the governor’s residence.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

For more information about Earth Hour, visit www.earthhour.org.

Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

No Refuse Collection on April 2

Due to the Good Friday holiday, there will be no refuse or recycling collected on Friday, April 2, 2010. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Monday will have collection on Monday. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday should have their refuse and recyclables available for collection on the day before their regular day and it will be collected either on that day or their regular day. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Friday will have collection on Thursday.

In addition, all Lakewood city offices will be closed on Friday, April 2 for the holiday.

For further information contact the Lakewood Division of Refuse & Recycling at (216) 252-4322.

Lakewood To Observe “Severe Weather Awareness Week”

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood will observe “Severe Weather Awareness Week” from March 22-26, 2010. The goal of Severe Weather Awareness Week is to call attention to the threats posed by weather hazards in an attempt to reduce the loss of life, injury and property damage. In support of this community awareness and planning objective, the City of Lakewood will sponsor several events during the week to educate children and adults about tornado safety.

Lakewood will also join other cities and municipalities throughout Cuyahoga County in conducting a Tornado Safety Exercise on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 9:50 a.m. “Weather emergencies affecting the City of Lakewood can sometimes develop quickly,” said Fire Chief Lawrence Mroz. “As a result, we are fortunate to have an outdoor early siren warning system that covers the entire City.” Lakewood’s outdoor sirens, which are tested every Saturday at noon, feature loudspeakers for relaying warning sirens and verbal messages.

According to the National Weather Service, severe weather in Ohio can take on many shapes and forms, including tornadoes, flash floods, lightning and winter storms. Although Ohio’s number of tornadoes does not rank high in the United States, we average 16 tornadoes a year. Many of these tornadoes are weak (F0 or F1 on the Fujita Scale), but Ohio has been struck by some of the most destructive (F5) tornadoes on record, including the April 3, 1974 tornado at Xenia, which killed over 30 people and destroyed 2,000 buildings.

Lakewood’s “own” tornado, on July 4, 1969, was actually a line of severe thunderstorms that carried winds of more than 80 miles an hour. The winds, along with heavy rain and intense lighting, caused extensive damage to trees, wires and homes in Lakewood. According to Chief Mroz, Lakewood relied solely on the Emergency Broadcast System at that time. “Today, Lakewood has in place an early outdoor warning siren system that is set off at Lakewood’s Police Dispatch when it receives a thunderstorm warning or tornado warning,” noted Chief Mroz. “With this warning system combined with the Emergency Broadcast System and community education programs like Severe Weather Awareness Week, we hope to never again experience the kind of weather-induced damage we saw in 1969.”

In addition to the Tornado Safety Exercise on March 24th, the City’s Division of Fire will provide educational materials to elementary schools for students and their parents.

Help to Others (H2O) Needs Help From Others

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

To keep service learning going and growing, H2O is kicking off its FOR THE KIDS campaign. Members of Lakewood’s H2O “Help to Others” youth volunteer program are embarking on a major fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $30,000 in 30 days.

There are more than 500 Lakewood youth that participate in H2O activities and events each year. H2O currently has members that attend the following eight schools: Lakewood High School, St. Edward High School, St. Ignatius High School, St. Joseph Academy, Magnificat High School, Garfield Middle School, Harding Middle School, and Lakewood Catholic Academy.

“More kids want to join H2O, but donations aren’t keeping up with costs. Our goal is to keep service learning activities affordable for all Lakewood teens who want to participate,” states H2O Program Director, Celia Dorsch.

The City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Lakewood City Schools, provides staffing and space for H2O activities. The rest of H2O’s needs, including salaries for ten college-aged Summer Service Camp counselors, project equipment and supplies, and transportation expenses are funded through private donations.

To achieve their FOR THE KIDS campaign goal, H2O members are reaching out to the community for support. In addition, H2O members are hosting the following two events:

H2O’s All Middle School Dance is set for March 13th from 6-8pm at Lakewood High School. The dance is open to all students who attend grades 6-8 at Garfield or Harding Middle Schools and Lakewood Catholic Academy. Admission is $3.00 in advance or $5.00 at the door.

H2O’s Breakfast with the Bunny on March 20th at the Woman’s Pavilion in Lakewood Park. Tickets are $8 for an adult and $5 for a child under 12. Four seating times are available: 8:30, 9:45, 11:00, and 12:15. For more information on purchasing tickets, visit www.thelakewoodfoundation.org/h2o.

Please help H2O reach their goal of $30,000 in 30 days. Donations can be made by check or credit card. Checks, payable to “The Lakewood Foundation/H2O” should be mailed to Help to Others - 12900 Madison Avenue - Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Secure on-line donations can be made by visiting www.thelakewoodfoundation/h2o. H2O’s FOR THE KIDS campaign is sponsored by The Lakewood Foundation. Donations are 100% tax deductible.

Lakewood Open House Saturday

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Two City-Owned Properties To Participate

Two properties recently purchased by the City of Lakewood with Neighborhood Stabilization Funds will be available for viewing at the Lakewood Open House on March 13. These two homes, located at 1300 Andrews Avenue and 1195 Gladys Avenue, will be completely renovated by the City prior to the sale of the property.

When the renovations are complete on these homes, they will have a brand new kitchen and baths, a new high efficiency furnace and air conditioner, ceramic tile, new carpet and a complete landscape package. They will essentially be brand new and totally code compliant.

The Lakewood Open House will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on March 13. The Open House will showcase 50 homes for sale with easy access to downtown Lakewood. Participants are also invited to visit Panera Bread, 14701 Detroit Avenue, where representatives from the City of Lakewood, Lakewood Schools, First Federal of Lakewood and Lakewood Hospital will be on hand to provide information about Lakewood and available homebuyer programs.

In the past four years, more than $50 million has been invested in downtown Lakewood, a Main Street™ community. The district is home to a nationally recognized library, four banks, a 24-hour post office, unique shops, four pharmacies, two grocery stores, six full service restaurants, over a dozen “quick-food” options and a plethora of other services. Also located in the district is Lakewood Hospital-a Cleveland Clinic Hospital and the corporate headquarters of First Federal of Lakewood.

Lakewood was recently named by Business Week magazine as “Ohio’s Best Place to Raise Your Kids.” This recognition was based largely on Lakewood’s affordability and numerous community assets, including the “Excellent” rated school district, the expansive city park system and easy access to regional attractions. Additionally, in 2008, This Old House magazine named Lakewood as one of the “Best Places in the Midwest to Buy an Old House.”

A list of participating properties is available at www.lakewoodopen.org. A city representative will be at Panera Bread during the Open House to answer any specific questions about the city-owned properties.

The Lakewood Open House is presented by LakewoodAlive in collaboration with the real estate community with assistance from First Federal of Lakewood, Cleveland Home Title, Lakewood Hospital and the City of Lakewood.

Lakewood Police Department Charge Ten In Graffiti Damage

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Over the past several months. the Lakewood Police Department has investigated a marked increase in graffiti damage in the central and western parts of the city. The nature and locations of the graffiti indicated that most of the damage was the result of the same criminals. The Lakewood Police Department heard from many in the business community and residents about the damage and the negative effect it had on the community. Using Hot Spot Analysis the Lakewood Police Department identified the areas with the most recent damage and the likely days and times the damage was occurring. The Special Operations Unit initiated a special detail to direct efforts to arrest the suspects.

On January 28th Officer Kevin Fischer of the Special Operations Unit arrested a juvenile Lakewood male spray painting a dumpster behind a Detroit Ave. business. On February 3rd Special Operations officers arrested 18yr old Lakewood resident Joshua Craighead after committing a theft. Craighead has markers in his possession commonly used to create graffiti. Further investigation into these activities resulted in the February 4th arrest of a Lakewood Juvenile male for graffiti. Building upon information learned the Lakewood Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for a 21yr old Lauderdale Ave. resident Jason Frederick. On February 15th off duty Patrol Officer Patrick Cantlin observed 19yr old Lakewood resident Kyle McCarty damaging a Detroit Ave. business with graffiti, leading to his arrest. Further information led to the arrest of 20yr old, Olmstead Falls resident Patrick Corrigan. Continued investigation by the Lakewood Police Department Detective Bureau resulted in another arrest on February 25th of a Lakewood juvenile male. On February 26th two Lakewood Juveniles and one Cleveland juvenile were arrested after being observed spray painting a Madison Ave. business and Lakewood High School.

All of the juveniles will be filed on in the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court with multiple cases of criminal damaging. Corrigan and Craighead have pled guilty in Lakewood Municipal Court and sentenced to jail by Judge Patrick Carroll for criminal damaging. McCarty has pled to criminal damaging and is awaiting sentencing. Frederick’s case is still pending.

Investigation revealed that most all of the suspects knew each other or of each other in a loosely affiliated sub-culture that promotes damaging property through graffiti. None of the graffiti was gang related. The Lakewood Police Department worked closely with Inspectors from the Lakewood Building Department and the Lakewood Prosecutors Office in bringing theses cases to court. This was an excellent example of a team effort in the Lakewood Police Department as members from the Patrol, Special Operations, and Detective Divisions all worked cooperatively to make these arrests and put an end to this series of damage.

Mayor FitzGerald To Deliver Annual State Of City Address

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald will present the 2010 State of the City address on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Horace Mann Elementary School, 1215 West Clifton Boulevard.

Mayor FitzGerald is serving his first term as Mayor of the City of Lakewood. His State of City Address will focus on the City’s successes and achievements during 2009 and the opportunities and challenges in the year 2010 and beyond.

This event is sponsored by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, LakewoodAlive, Lakewood Observer, Kiwanis Club of Lakewood and Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Club.

GrafTech Wins $1 Million Grant To Commercialize New Product In Lakewood

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

GrafTech won a $965,000 grant to commercialize new products at its Lakewood, Ohio location. The award comes from Ohio’s Third Frontier Program, which is a competitive grant program designed to fund innovative, job-creating technologies in Ohio.

GrafTech, which has a site in Lakewood, will be the beneficiary of the newly commercialized product, a “thermal management solution for lithium ion batteries.” GrafTech seeks to commercialize a product that keeps lithium ion batteries cool, which improves the batteries’ performance, durability and safety. GrafTech’s partners in the program include Mobius Power, Nexergy, and the Center for Automotive Research at The Ohio State University.

By Third Frontier requirements, GrafTech has up to two years to commercialize the product. “GrafTech’s heritage dates back farther than the City of Lakewood, when the National Carbon Company built at what is now W117th and Madison in the 1890’s,” stated Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald. “We’re looking forward to working with GrafTech to continue their rich tradition of innovating and investing in Lakewood for years to come”.

GrafTech’s application to the Third Frontier Program states that the projected impact of the funds will create future opportunities in the automotive, energy storage and grid management fields.

Lakewood Municipal Court To Launch New Diversion Program For Building, Housing & Health Code Violations

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Tom Ostromek has been hired by the Lakewood Municipal Court to assist with the probation department for building, housing and health code violation cases. Tom is a retired building inspector with the City of Lakewood. Since his retirement, Tom has worked with the Building Department for the City of Fairview Park.

Beginning this year, the Lakewood Municipal Court, with the cooperation of the Lakewood Law Department, Building Department and LakewoodAlive, will establish a diversion program for building, housing and health code violation cases. The purpose of the diversion program is to assist homeowners to fix their homes and achieve compliance with the housing and building codes.

The diversion program will be primarily limited to participants who own and live in the property. The City’s Prosecutor’s Office has the right to review and approve or object to participation in the diversion program. Factors to be considered for eligibility in the diversion program include prior code violation and other criminal history, the nature and number of violations, costs of repairs, impact on the community and other mitigating or aggravating circumstances. If admitted into the diversion program, a compliance schedule will be developed to abate the violations. The participant must agree to cooperate with the persons or agencies designated by the court. Participants may be terminated from the program and returned to the Court’s regular criminal docket for noncompliance.

Tom Ostromek will be working on a part time basis, with his salary paid out of the Court’s Probation Supervision Fund which will avoid the need to seek additional funds for the Court’s operating budget. Tom will be coordinating efforts among the Court, City’s Building Department and LakewoodAlive, as well as other agencies, to assist in compliance with building, housing and health code violations.

Tom will also be conducting inspections of properties for cases filed in court involving building, housing and health code violations. In the past, building inspectors were required to appear in court to report on compliance status. A large part of these duties will be assumed by Tom Ostromek as the court’s probation housing court specialist. In doing so, building inspectors will be able to spend more time on code enforcement and inspections and less time in court.

The diversion program will help to streamline code enforcement procedures by reducing the number of compliance inspections and time both prior to and after filing complaints with the court. The Court’s housing code diversion program is being implemented with the assistance and cooperation of the City Administration, including Mayor FitzGerald, the City’s Law and Building Departments and LakewoodAlive.

Eat Well Lakewood Event To Be Held February 27th

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Live Well Lakewood will host Eat Well Lakewood on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Boulevard. This free event will feature live demonstrations on eating healthy and will offer local health-conscious vendors. Lakewood Hospital will also offer free glucose screenings. Participants are asked to bring two non-perishable items which will be donated to the Lakewood Christian Service Center.

At 1:00 PM, Ernie Logsdon, executive chef for the Nature’s Bin, will demonstrate ways to prepare many colorful vegetable delights. Beginning at 2:00 PM, Jim Perko, executive chef for the Cleveland Clinic, and Dr. Mladen Golubic will teach participants how the food you eat can enhance your health and reverse chronic diseases. At 3:00 PM, Eric Lowrey, former pastry chef and instructor, will demonstrate how to prepare a healthy meal quickly and share tips on keeping fit on a tight budget.

Seating at the demonstrations is limited so individuals are encouraged to sign up to attend. To sign up, visit www.livewelllakewood.org, e-mail info@livewellllakewood.org or call (216) 529-7695.

Eat Well Lakewood is sponsored by Live Well Lakewood, City of Lakewood, Discount Drug Mart, Lakewood City Schools, Lakewood Recreation and Education Department, Lakewood Hospital, Medical Mutual of Ohio and Nature’s Bin.

Lakewood Income Tax Amnesty A Success

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

City Of Lakewood To Use IRS Records To Collect Delinquent Income Taxes In Phase Two Of Tax Compliance Initiative

In 2009, the City of Lakewood launched the first phase of a new initiative to collect delinquent income taxes. This first phase, a one-time income tax amnesty program was implemented to ensure that every taxpayer is aware of and contributing to the funding of city services (police, fire, street maintenance, waste collection, etc). Many took advantage of this opportunity to “wipe the slate clean” and from July 21, 2009 until September 30, 2009, the City of Lakewood collected $567,000 in delinquent tax dollars and processed 2,200 delinquent tax returns.

The second phase of the City of Lakewood’s tax compliance initiative will be a more thorough identification of noncompliant taxpayers. A recently formed partnership with the City of Cleveland and the Central Collection Agency (CCA) allows the Income Tax Division access to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax records. This increases the City of Lakewood’s ability to identify taxpayers who did not file and/or pay the proper city income tax. Identified delinquent taxpayers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Lakewood Income Tax Ordinance and be held responsible for all penalties and interest levied against any outstanding tax balance(s).

There is still time for taxpayers to file delinquent tax returns before the second phase is instituted in early 2010. The Lakewood Municipal Income Tax Division is located at 12805 Detroit Avenue in the City Hall Annex Building on the corner of Detroit and Alameda Avenue. No appointment is necessary. The Income Tax Division will assist with free Lakewood tax return preparation or assistance during regular business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The Division can address any questions or concerns in person, by phone at (216) 529-6620, or by email at taxdept@lakewoodoh.net during their regular business hours. Frequently asked questions, additional information, and/or tax forms are available on our website at www.onelakewood.com.

Holiday Refuse & Recycling Collection Schedule

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Due to the Presidents’ Day holiday, there will be no refuse or recycling collected on Monday, February 15, 2010. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Monday will have collection on Tuesday. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday should have their refuse and recyclables available for collection on their regular day, and it will be collected either on that day or the day after. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Friday will have collection on Friday.

In addition, all Lakewood City offices and the Lakewood Municipal Court will be closed for the holiday.

Community Diversity Potluck Set For January 21st

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission and Lakewood High School’s Race and Diversity (RAD) Club will hold a Community Diversity Potluck on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the Woman's Club Pavilion at Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue. The theme for the potluck is "The World Lives in Lakewood". Attendees are asked to bring a dish to serve six that represents your family or cultural tradition(s). Beverages and tableware will be provided.

This is a great opportunity to greet neighbors and make new friends. There will be fun activities for all ages.

Lakewood To Host Census Job Fair on January 13th

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, will host a Census Job Fair on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Lakewood City Hall Auditorium, 12650 Detroit Avenue.

Census recruiters and top regional officials will be assisting Lakewood and Cuyahoga County residents with their part-time and full-time employment searches. They will introduce area residents to the benefits of becoming part of the 2010 Census team and highlight the importance of community involvement in obtaining a complete count.

“When the Census Bureau contacted us about helping them hire Lakewood residents, we were happy to help,” stated Mayor Ed FitzGerald. “In these tough economic times, we want to provide our residents with any resources we have to assist them in their employment searches. It is also extremely important that every Lakewood resident be counted in the 2010 Census and having Lakewood residents working for the Census Bureau here in Lakewood should help make that happen.”

At the job fair, residents will have the opportunity to not only find out about census positions and testing requirements, but will also have the chance to take part in a confidential 30 minute pre-employment screening test on location. The officials at the fair will also provide on-site help to aid prospective employees with any uncertainties related to the simple or more complex test questions. Further information about employment or community involvement, future testing dates and literature will be available.

“Please come to this job fair,” said Marie Mezzaros, Recruiting Assistant for the U.S. Census Bureau. “We’re trying to spread the word about this opportunity to work for the Census. Great pay, flexible hours, paid training and mileage reimbursement are only some of the many benefits to becoming part of our growing crew in this region. The opportunity to serve your community and country at the same time in another very important part of the picture. Why not lend a hand and get paid to do it?”

Lakewood Mayor, Council Approve Expanded Historic Preservation Legislation

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Lakewood City Council unanimously adopted legislation Monday that expands the scope of Lakewood’s existing historic-preservation law to include architecturally-significant interiors of public buildings.

The law modifies the portion of the Lakewood zoning code establishing a process for designating and protecting historic structures in the city. The prior landmarking law, adopted in 2008, provided for a process that protected only the exterior of designated buildings.

Monday’s modifications, which were adopted after a months-long review process, now include interiors of buildings “designed to be customarily open or accessible to the public, including by invitation.”

Interior-landmarking laws have been adopted nationwide since the 1970s, but it is believed Lakewood is the first city in northern Ohio to enact one.

“Some interiors far exceed, in architectural significance, the value of their exterior shell,” said Councilman Kevin Butler, who introduced the legislation along with Councilman Tom Bullock and Mayor Ed FitzGerald.

“Consider the magnificence all around you inside downtown Cleveland’s Grand Arcade, compared with its relatively plain outer walls,” he said. “There’s just as much reason to protect the interiors of some of our historic landmarks as the exteriors, and Lakewood is no exception.”

The law provides owners of buildings that have been landmarked the opportunity to obtain tax credits and help from non-profit organizations in maintaining and restoring building interiors, as well as the opportunity to weigh in at all stages of the designation process.

Owners will have the support of community organizations such as Lakewood’s Heritage Advisory Board and Architectural Board of Review in order to prevent the destruction of any architecturally, historic significant features of protected buildings.

Rick Sicha, who chairs the Heritage Advisory Board and assisted in drafting the modifications, said, “The ordinance amendments set up a process to recognize and protect Lakewood's most notable public interior spaces, which all have stories to tell about our community.”

One City Responds To First Energy Light Bulb Fiasco

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

After the First Energy light bulb debacle, the City of Lakewood is taking a proactive approach to encouraging its residents to use high-efficiency light bulbs. The City has joined forces with a local Lakewood business to offer light bulbs at a reasonable price as part of its Light the Night campaign.

Lakewood’s Neighborhood Block Club Program is starting a Light the Night campaign to encourage residents to leave their porch lights on at night as a safety mechanism. Many crimes happen at night and the block clubs are hoping that lighting the neighborhood just might help deter crime.

As part of the Light the Night campaign, the City has partnered with Lakewood Hardware, 16608 Madison Avenue, to offer residents affordable high-efficiency light bulbs. During the month of December, Lakewood Hardware will sell two 75-watt high-efficiency light bulbs for $5.00. They will also provide a recycling container in their store to recycle burned out light bulbs.

“After First Energy’s absurd proposal to provide residents with two light bulbs for over $21, we wanted to offer our residents a reasonable alternative for purchasing the high-efficiency light bulbs,” stated Mayor Ed FitzGerald. “With the block clubs promoting their Light the Night Campaign, we decided this was the perfect time to promote the use of high-efficiency bulbs and partner with a Lakewood business to make it easy and affordable for our residents.”

Lakewood will kick-off the Light the Night program on Saturday,
December 5, 2009 as part of it annual holiday celebration, Light Up Lakewood. Residents are encouraged to leave their porch lights as they attend Light Up Lakewood on December 5. Residents can purchase the discounted high-efficiency light bulbs at Lakewood Hardware throughout the month of December.

Lakewood Neighborhood Block Club is a resident-driven program that helps neighbors work together and work with police and other city departments to ensure safety and security for each person in our community. Residents interested in more information about the Light the Night campaign or starting a block can contact Mike Tuttle, Lakewood Block Club Coordinator, at (216) 529-6657.

Lakewood Five Guys Burgers And Fries To Open December 3rd

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Lakewood, OH – Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open its newest store on Detroit Avenue in Lakewood on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the opening. It is open to the public.

Wholesome Development, LLC purchased the building located at 15000 Detroit Avenue in May 2008. The development company rehabilitated the 7 obsolete storefronts into modern leasable space, while preserving the historic materials and character of Lakewood’s downtown. Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open their doors in the new space, followed by additional tenants after the remodel is complete. When finished, the building will also be the new corporate headquarters for Wholesome Burger, the exclusive franchisee of Five Guys in the region.

“We are thrilled that Five Guys is making such a huge investment in our community,” stated Mayor Ed FitzGerald. “Their ambitious renovation, headquarters relocation and generous commitment to Lakewood’s community groups make Wholesome Development and Five Guys the kind of companies that any city would want. We are proud to share in their opening day in Lakewood.”

To promote the opening and initiate its commitment to Lakewood, Five Guys will donate $5000 to support the fundraising efforts of several Lakewood community organizations.

The menu at Five Guys Burgers and Fries is simple: burgers, fries, hotdogs and beverages. The select menu is a reflection of Five Guys' approach of not trying to be all things to all people. The décor is purposely simple so that it does not take away from its most famous aspect – the outstanding quality of the food.

The burgers are hand-formed daily and made to order with 80/20 ground 100% American Beef that is preservative free and never frozen. The Boardwalk-style fries are hand cut daily from Idaho russet potatoes and cooked to order in no-trans-fat peanut oil. The buns are shipped in fresh from our bakery and do not contain fillers or artificial preservatives. All toppings are free and include crisp lettuce, tomatoes, crunchy pickles, sautéed portabella mushrooms, green peppers, grilled onions, A1 steak sauce, jalapeno peppers, hot sauce, mayo, relish and barbecue sauce. Hebrew National kosher hot dogs are split and grilled on both sides. Patrons also enjoy complimentary in-the-shell peanuts served in bulk containers while waiting for their orders.

“Five Guys provides simply the best burger and fries you will eat anywhere,'' says Raji Sankar, Co-CEO of Wholesome Burger. “We do not advertise. The articles and awards that line our walls underscore our commitment to quality, fresh, handmade food. There are no freezers, microwaves or timers.”

“Lakewood has been a great place to find new team members—and we have assembled an incredibly talented team. With outstanding service provided by our talent, our award winning product and the amazing location, we think the Lakewood Five Guys is going to be a favorite destination.”

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is open for business daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. It is located at 15012 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107.

Five Guys has been voted “The #1 Best Burger” for the past eight years in Washingtonian Magazine, rated number one “Bang for the Buck” in Zagat Survey and The Washington Post calls them “the Willy Wonkas of burgercraft.” Outside the Washington DC Metro area, Five Guys has won Best Burger awards in over 30 cities.

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Lakewood Announces Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood will begin collecting loose leaves on Monday, November 2, 2009 and will continue until approximately Friday, December 11, 2009, weather permitting. Prior to November 2 and after December 11, leaves will be collected only when they are properly contained and set out along with regular refuse and recycling.

Due to the excessive amount of leaves on Clifton Boulevard and Lake Avenue, these streets will be collected separately. Collection crews will start working at the east end of Clifton Boulevard and Lake Avenue and work west until completed. Collection pick-up for these streets is scheduled to begin on November 2 with additional pick-ups beginning November 16 and November 30.

After crews have completed Clifton and Lake, they will collect leaves citywide starting from the west end and working east. The number of citywide collections will be weather dependent. Residents should place their leaves our as soon as possible to ensure collection.

For daily leaf collection schedule updates, visit www.onelakewood.com/leafcollection.

In order to make the leaf collection process as effective as possible, the City asks residents to please rake leaves onto tree lawns as close to the curb as possible. Raking leaves into the street will slow the collection process and may cause basement flooding.

There will be no leaf collection on November 26 and 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. If you have any questions, please call (216) 529-6810 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Lakewood To Honor Veterans On November 11th At Lakewood Park

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Mayor Ed FitzGerald and the Lakewood Veterans Advisory Committee will host the City of Lakewood’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue. Lakewood’s annual Veteran’s Day observance is a tribute to the men and women who served our country in the armed forces.

Lakewood’s Veterans Day program will begin with the Presentation of Colors followed by the singing of the National Anthem by The Four Vet Quartet.

This year’s keynote speaker is Retired Colonel James Riley of the United States Army Reserves. Colonel Riley was commissioned in the US Army from the ROTC program at Kent State University in 1972. His 30 years of active duty and reserve assignments have included Air Defense Artillery, Military Intelligence and Psychological Operations. In 2001, he was recalled to active duty to serve in Bosnia as the Inspector General for the NATO base in Sarajevo. In 2006-2007, he worked as a military contractor in Kuwait, where he trained foreign military troops in security and intelligence matters. Now he works for the same company and conducts anti-terrorism training at US Army bases in Korea, Japan, Germany, Italy, and the U.S. In his civilian life, he is a former Lakewood police officer and a retired supervisor from the Ohio Adult Parole Authority. He is a life member of the VFW, AMVETS, and the American Legion. He also serves with the Joint Veterans Honor Guard. Jim is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College and the Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course. His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the NATO medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He has been married to his wife Kathy for 39 years and they have four grown children and six grand children.

Other highlights of this year’s program include performances by the Lakewood High School Band, The Four Vet Quartet and a 21-gun salute by the Joint Veterans Honor Guard.

The Veterans Day Ceremony is free and open to the public. Following the ceremony, coffee and doughnuts will be offered in the Woman’s Club Pavilion at Lakewood Park.

Halloween To Be Observed On Saturday, October 31st

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Free High Visibility Tape and Safety Tips Offered

The City of Lakewood will observe Halloween between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

The Lakewood Division of Fire is distributing reflective tape for children’s costumes through October 30th at all three Lakewood fire stations between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The City offers these safety tips for parents, residents and drivers:

Parents should encourage their trick-or-treaters to be especially careful after sunset. If escorting their children, parents should carry a flashlight as an additional safeguard.
Residents giving out candy and treats can help prevent accidents by reminding children to be especially careful crossing streets and to walk up and down steps, instead of running.
Halloween night drivers should be especially vigilant. Motorists should drive more cautiously and be prepared to stop.

Tenth Annual “Pumpkin Palooza” To Be Held On Sunday, October 25th

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Lakewood youth service organization, Help to Others (H2O), will co-sponsor the 10th Annual Pumpkin Palooza on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Avenue. All proceeds will benefit the Lakewood Christian Service Center and the Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation. Pumpkin Palooza is also presented by the City of Lakewood’s Department of Human Services, Lakewood City Schools, Lakewood Hospital, Lakewood Public Library, Lakewood non-profit and civic organizations, LHS Student Organizations and Lakewood Early Childhood Professionals.

Pumpkin Palooza serves as the culmination of a citywide pumpkin-decorating challenge as well as a celebration of “Make A Difference Day” in Lakewood and will involve other Lakewood-based civic groups. “The Great Pumpkin Patch” will be filled with decorated pumpkins donated by various artists and organizations. Festival goers will have the opportunity to participate in a pumpkin raffle to win their favorite pumpkin. The “Harvest Moon Café” will feature pizza, baked goods and beverages. In Autumn Adventureland, there will be crafts, carnival games and a costume parade at 2:00 p.m. There will also be scary and not-so-scary storytelling in “Sleepy Hollow.”

Pumpkin Palooza is open to the public. Festival goers are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Lakewood Christian Service Center and Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation. Tickets may be purchased for food, beverages, the pumpkin raffle and the various activities. Tickets will be priced at 25¢ each. Admission to Pumpkin Palooza is free.

2009 Keep Lakewood Beautiful Home Award Winners Announced

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Seven Lakewood homeowners are the recipients of the 2009 Keep Lakewood Beautiful Residential Awards. Winners were recognized at the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Brennan's Banquet Center. Homeowners will each given a brass plaque to proudly display at their entryway.

These annual awards, which began in 1984, are sponsored by the Keep Lakewood Beautiful Organization, City of Lakewood and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. The winners were selected by Keep Lakewood Beautiful Board Members from nominations submitted by Lakewood residents. Homes were judged on their landscaping, home maintenance and overall beauty of the properties. One outstanding home is selected from each of the city’s elementary school districts.

The 2009 winners are:

Grant School District:1603 Northland Avenue
Harrison School District: 1486 Grace Avenue
Hayes School District: 2035 Elmwood Avenue
Lincoln School District: 16917 Edgewater Drive
Horace Mann School District: 17860 Lake Road
Roosevelt School District: 2036 Elbur Avenue
Emerson School District: 8 Edgewater Square

Since 1995, the City and the Chamber of Commerce have conducted a separate competition of Beautiful Lakewood Businesses. The businesses recognized this year are:

The Beck Café, 17801 Detroit Avenue
Nature’s Bin, 18120 Sloane Avenue
St. James Church, 17514 Detroit Avenue

CERT Training To Begin October 3rd

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Lakewood and the other West Shore Communities will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to interested residents beginning Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 12:15 PM. at the Westlake Service Facility, 741 Bassett Road. The course is approximately 20 hours and will take place on October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There is no cost for the training and course materials are provided.

The CERT program teaches skills to prepare residents in the event of an emergency or disaster to help themselves, their families and neighbors if police, fire and EMS cannot respond immediately. CERT training helps people to think clearly and act appropriately when faced with an emergency. Local emergency professionals lead the course.

To participate, you must be 18 years or older, live and/or work in one of the Westshore communities (Lakewood, Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Westlake) and pass a background check. Singles, parents and seniors are all encouraged to participate.

For more information or to register, please call Mike Tuttle, Lakewood CERT Coordinator, at (216) 529-6657 or Dale Kraus, West Shore CERT Coordinator, at (440) 617-4096.

Click here for more information about CERT.

Council To Consider Legislation To Preserve St. James Church

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Tonight, at the regularly scheduled Lakewood City Council meeting, Mayor FitzGerald and Councilmen Butler and Bullock will introduce an ordinance to expand the scope of the historic preservation law to include public interior portions of historic properties. They will also ask City Council to pass a resolution in support of the Friends of St. James Parish in their appeals to the Vatican and the Diocese of Cleveland, asking that the church and parish remain open.

This new legislation would amend the historic preservation law which Council passed last year to include the interior public portions of historical properties. This amendment will help fully preserve the most historic and unique architectural structures from their exteriors to the architecturally significant portion of their interiors that have traditionally served the public.

St. James is scheduled to close in 2010. The Friends of St. James have been appealing to keep the parish a viable presence in Lakewood. St. James is the largest parish in Lakewood by member and household; it has the highest weekly attendance in its cluster of parishes and it performs the most baptisms and marriages of Lakewood’s Catholic churches. The resolution being presented tonight lends the city’s official support to the parishioners’ efforts to see that the church remain open for generations to come.

The ordinance being presented is one of a growing trend of those passed recently around the country aimed at keeping intact public historic spaces. St. James has been vetted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Lakewood Heritage Advisory Board. The ordinance will help protect all Lakewood historic landmarks.

“St. James is a vital Lakewood institution”, stated Mayor Ed FitzGerald. “We want to do everything we can to support the parish and also preserve its historic and beautiful architecture.


WHO:	Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald Matt Fish of Melt Bar & Grilled Other Cool People TBA
WHAT:	Announce Lakewood’s ranking as Top 10 Coolest Suburb by Travel and Leisure Magazine
WHERE:	Melt Bar & Grilled 14718 Detroit Ave., Lakewood OH 44107
WHEN:	Wednesday, August 25th, 11:00 am
CONTACT:	Nathan Kelly, Lakewood’s Director of Planning & Development at 216-529-6635 or Nathan.Kelly@LakewoodOH.net

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2009 Keep Lakewood Beautiful Home Award Winners Announced

CERT Training To Begin October 3rd

Council To Consider Legislation To Preserve St. James Church