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9 Weeks and Still No Comment from City Leaders on Rumored Lakewood Hospital Move to Crocker Park

By | Thu May 17 '12 | Business, Churches, City Hall News, Cleveland Westshore, Cuyahoga County, Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurs, Environment, Events, Family, Health, Lakewood City Council, Lakewood Ohio, Lakewood Restaurants, Letters to the Editor, Library, Mayor, News, Reviews, Safety, Schools, State of Ohio | No comments

The possibility that the Cleveland Clinic could move Lakewood Hospital operations to Crocker Park in Westlake may seem remote, but some residents aren’t so sure. Recently, Beck Center for the Arts seriously considered moving to Crocker Park, until the City of Lakewood delivered a financial subsidy of around $100,000 to help keep Beck from leaving Lakewood. Residents want to learn more about the possibility that Lakewood Hospital could close and if any of the rumors are true. But, so far, Lakewood Mayor Michael Summers and Lakewood Council members are keeping quiet about the City’s hospital operating agreement with the Cleveland Clinic, the top discussion in the “Community Forum” again this week.

These are the latest discussions in the Community, Westshore Entrepreneur, and National forums today, plus the most recent Free Classifieds posted.

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By | Tue Apr 3 '12 | Business, Churches, Cleveland Westshore, Cuyahoga County, Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurs, Environment, Events, Health, Holidays, Lakewood Ohio, Lakewood Restaurants, Sponsors | No comments
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Smokin’ Fez Monkeys at Lakewood Library!

By | Wed Mar 7 '12 | Cleveland Westshore, Cuyahoga County, Events, Family, Lakewood Ohio, Library, Music, News | No comments
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The Smokin’ Fez Monkeys will perform at Lakewood Public Library (LPL) on April 1st.  Really, we’re not fooling!  The modern jug band, with its old-fashioned ideas about having fun, should do for the LPL’s “Sunday With Friends” musical series what the Wienermobile did for the automobile. The band will play a grab bag of instruments and it’s said they play their hearts out if you just stamp your feet loud enough!  The free event starts at 1:00 p.m. at Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Avenue, in the Main Library Auditorium.  No reservations are needed.

The free “Sunday with the Friends” series is open to everybody, thanks to funding from the Friends of Lakewood Public Library. To learn more about the event or becoming a Friends of LPL member, call 216.226.8275 ext. 127.

Featured Event… County Exec Ed FitzGerald at SPJ Ethics Luncheon

By | Sat Jan 7 '12 | Cleveland Westshore, Cuyahoga County, Events, Government, Lakewood Ohio, Legislation, Local Politics, Mayor, News | No comments

With the trial of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora on federal corruption charges starting, former County Auditor Frank Russo seeking to avoid a 21-year prison sentence, and more than 50 others having pled guilty to or been convicted of engaging in corruption in County government, the Cleveland Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) will present a public program to review the County’s efforts to create a more ethical culture.

Cuyahoga County Executive and former Lakewood Mayor Edward FitzGerald will be the featured speaker at an ethics luncheon-program on Wednesday, January 11th. Government reporter Harlan Spector of The Plain Dealer and Lynda Mayer of the League of Women Voters will be featured panelists at the event; both are experts on the County’s new ethics ordinance.

Today’s PD reports that, going into the second year of his term, FitzGerald has not hired an internal auditor as is required by the new government’s charter.

Lunch begins at noon and the program runs from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland. Luncheon tickets are $20 each.

To make a reservation or for more information, contact SPJ Secretary-Treasurer Tom Moore at 440.454.3282 or tmoore56@msn.com.  Tickets may also be reserved online by clicking here.

Featured Event… Free Hypnosis Program

By | Thu Jan 5 '12 | Business, Cleveland Westshore, Cuyahoga County, Education, Entrepreneurs, Events, Health, News | No comments

If you’d like help keeping your New Year’s resolutions, hypnosis could be the answer.  January is a great time to learn about hypnosis, as professionals around the globe offer free programs to celebrate World Hypnotism Day.

Near the Lakewood-Cleveland border, a free informational program will be presented by Jerome Masek, who has worked with more than 900 clients since becoming certified in hypnosis and stress management by the National Guild of Hypnotists. A West Park resident, Masek serves on the Board of the NE Ohio Chapter of the American Holistic Medical Association.

The program is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7th, at the Lakewood Holistic Wellness Center, 16903 Fischer Road (off Rocky River Drive, near the McKinley Avenue entrance to I-90).

The program will include a demonstration of hypnosis and a group session and there will be ample time for questions.  For more information about this event or hypnosis in general, call Masek at 216.210.5504.

Lakewood Signs Cuyahoga County Agreement

By | Tue Nov 15 '11 | Business, City Hall News, Cleveland Westshore, Cuyahoga County, Economic Development, Entrepreneurs, Government, Lakewood City Council, Lakewood Ohio, Legislation, Local Politics, Mayor | No comments
Official Seal of the City of Lakewood Ohio

Economic Development Compact May Discourage Raiding

Lakewood Ohio Mayor Michael P. Summers has signed an “anti-poaching” economic development agreement with Cuyahoga County government.  At its November 7, 2011 meeting, Lakewood City Council passed a resolution authorizing him to enter into an anti-poaching agreement with Cuyahoga County Executive (and former Lakewood Mayor) Edward FitzGerald, who has asked all communities in the county to sign.

According to a press release issued by the mayor’s office today, the agreement “is to encourage responsible, forward thinking economic development activities by communities within Cuyahoga County at no great peril to the livelihood of neighboring communities.  The agreement identifies more specific purposes, including:

  • Facilitating interactions between the county and communities to promote economic development;
  • Establishing a county-based “one-stop shop” for businesses considering location or expansion in Cuyahoga County;
  • Expressing the commitment of the participating communities that they will not actively pursue the relocation of a business that has not indicated that it is considering a move from its current location in another participating community;
  • And in instances where a business is exploring a possible move, establishing procedures to balance the interest of the business’ home community and other participating communities.”

Stated Summers, “The elements for this agreement lay the foundation for better regional cooperation and advancement in a more equitable manner. I have grown to understand and appreciate that Lakewood, and all Cuyahoga communities, need to transcend from viewing ourselves as being a community in Cuyahoga County towards a community that is part of Cuyahoga County.”

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