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Lakewood, What Kind of Town Do You Want?

By | Wed Mar 30 '11 | Business, Education, Events, Family, Government, Health, Lakewood Restaurants, News, Schools | 1 Comment

In the “Community Forum” on Lakewood Buzz today, Buzzer 1353taco asks, “What Kind of Town Do You Want?” He posts:

The theater closes. The gelato store opens. Buy Lakewood offers discounts at “arty stores.” Beck center programs provocative and classic fare. Summer seminars for children priced beyond the reach of ordinary people. Recycling becomes easier. Birdtown behaves like an inner ring suburb within an inner ring suburb. Are half of us trying to be the Heights or Tremont and the others just staving off our next move? What is the future of this town that I happen to like more than all the other ritzy places that I spent time in? I meet folks every day who lived in other unique places and they feel great about this city, where do we go from here? What is the mix?

If you have a vision for Lakewood’s future, visit the “Community Forum” to take part in the new “What Kind of Town Do You Want?” discussion.

Lakewood’s Salukombo Places 10th at Nationals

By | Mon Mar 14 '11 | Events, Family, Health, News | No comments

Lakewood High School graduate now Denison University junior runner Dee Salukombo finished 10th in the men’s mile at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships held Saturday.  Salukombo’s time was 4:22.29.

Last year’s winner Nick Guarino from SUNY-Fredonia successfully defended his title, running a time of 4:14.23 in the mile. This year, the NCAA III championship competitions were hosted at Capital University’s Capital Center Fieldhouse in Columbus, Ohio.

Lakewood ‘Dress Up Your Heart’ Event Returns

By | Wed Jan 26 '11 | Events, Family, Health, News | No comments
Go Red for Women event in Lakewood Ohio features Valerie Mayen

Features Valerie Mayen, Project Runway Designer

Lakewood Ohio’s Open Your Heart Committee is sponsoring its annual “Dress Up Your Heart” fundraiser with the mission of raising local awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of women in the U.S. This year’s event on Saturday, February 5 will be a reception and fashion show featuring Valerie Mayen, fashion designer and owner of Yellowcake.

Mayen is the former contestant on Lifetime’s smash television program “Project Runway.”  She wowed a packed house during New York City’s most recent Fashion Week at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts with her 10-piece collection. Read more…

Lakewood Ohio Names New Fire Chief

By | Thu Jan 6 '11 | City Hall News, Government, Health, Mayor, News | No comments

Mayor and Public Safety Director Michael P. Summers has appointed Scott Gilman to the post of Fire Chief of the City of Lakewood. Gilman is replacing Fire Chief Larry Mroz who retired after 37 years of service.

Chief Gilman will lead the Division of Fire’s 88 members which includes 39 Firefighters, 13 Paramedics, 24 Firefighter-Paramedics and 12 Firefighter-EMTs. He will be responsible for daily operations, budget preparation, and recommending new firefighting supplies and equipment.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Gilman to the position of Fire Chief,” stated Mayor Summers. “Scott’s firefighting knowledge and background make him an excellent choice for this position. Chief Gilman has a remarkable level of interest and enthusiasm for learning all there is to know about fire prevention, fire fighting, and fire leadership. I have the utmost confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Lakewood Fire Department.”

Gilman started his career with the Lakewood in 1982, as a Firefighter Grade III. He was promoted to Firefighter Grade II in 1983 and Firefighter Grade I in 1984. In 1987, he was promoted to Fire Inspector, responsible for inspecting buildings for fire hazards, assuring building plans complied with fire prevention ordinances and codes, and educating the public on preventing fires. In 1991, Gilman was promoted to Fire Marshal, responsible for supervising the Fire Prevention Bureau.

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