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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.

Today’s Light Up Lakewood Events

By | Sat Dec 3 '11 | Events, Family, Holidays, Lakewood Ohio, News | 1 Comment

Today is the day of the “Light Up Lakewood” holiday celebration!  Here’s today’s schedule for this annual Lakewood Ohio festivity, with concurrent events happening at several locations along Detroit Avenue:

Lighting Ceremony at Lakewood Hospital Front Lawn:
5:30 p.m. – Holiday Music by Kidd Productions
6:00 p.m. – Welcome & Introductions by Gus Schuett of Kidd Productions – Surprise Street Performance
6:10 p.m. – Announcement of Lakewood Chamber Essay Winner, Arrival of Santa & Friends and Carols
6:20 p.m. – Santa Departs for the Library by Firetruck followed by Lolley the Trolley

At Lakewood Center North:
6:30 p.m. – Beck Center Children’s Choir
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. – Donuts & Beverages (while supply lasts)
6:45 p.m. – Horace Mann Elementary Singers
7:00 p.m. – Hayes Elementary Singers
7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Lakewood Baptist Church Praise Team Band

At Panera Bread’s Porch Stage Area:
6:30 - 8 p.m. - Holiday Characters Photo Opportunity
6:30 - 8 p.m. – Peddlers of Mirth Carolers (roaming)
6:30 - 8 p.m. – Cleveland State Wolstein Center Street Team & Magnus the Mascot for face painting, corn hole, portable bowling and giveaways

At Lakewood City Center Park:
6:30 – 8 p.m. – LHS Barnstormers perform - “Living Windows” (Live Mannequins)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Ice Sculptor
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. – St. Ignatius Circus Company
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. – Holiday Music by Kidd Productions

At Lakewood Public Library:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Friends Holiday Public Book Sale (Book Sale Room)
3:00  – 5:00 p.m. – Holiday Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (Auditorium)
6:00  - 8:30 p.m. – Holiday Crafts & Activities (Multipurpose Room)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. – LHS String Quartet (Multipurpose Room)
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. – H2O’s “Twigbee-Style” Shop (Homework Room)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. – Santa Visits/Photos (Bring your Camera)
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Story Time every half hour
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. – LCA Advanced Band (New Books Room)
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. - LCA Singing Saints (New Books Room)
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. – Pianist Kathy Barrick (Multipurpose Room)
7:30 - 8:00 p.m. – LHS Chamber Choir (New Books Room)

At Masonic Temple:
6:30 p.m. – Welcome by Tom Jamison
6:35 p.m. - Lincoln Elementary Singers & Bill Knittel
6:45 p.m. – Garfield Middle School Choir
6:55 p.m. – Harding Middle School Choir
7:10 p.m. – Silhouette School of Dance Performances

Have a great time today and tonight!

Thank You from Lakewood Buzz

By | Thu Nov 24 '11 | Business, Entrepreneurs, Holidays, Lakewood Ohio, Local Politics, Sponsors, Thanksgiving | No comments
Thank you from Lakewood Buzz in Lakewood Ohio

From the “Community Forum”…

quote:
Originally posted by Willy K…
I hope everyone has a “Happy Thanksgiving.”
Sharing, laughter and love with family and friends.
Also, take a moment to think about our Military who are unable to share this holiday with us.  Keep them in your thoughts and or prayers.

Thank you Willy for expressing those sentiments, which mean so much to so many Buzzers near and far.

Today, Thanksgiving Day, is also Lakewood Buzz’s 11th birthday – only possible because of thousands of loyal Buzzers old and new. When I started the Buzz it was an independent social experiment that I hoped would last maybe a year, then two, then three, then maybe…

We’ve never taken anything or year for granted, especially early on when the Buzz was a target of ridicule and legal threats from some, because our goal was to be inclusive, to give everyone an equal opportunity soapbox to share diverse opinions and information.

So on behalf of Lakewood Buzz’s team of workerbees, thank you Buzzers and thank you sponsors. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and…

All the Best,
Steve FitzGerald
Lakewood Buzz
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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.”

Lakewood Ohio Leaf Collection Continues

By | Tue Nov 15 '11 | City Hall News, Cleveland Westshore, Environment, Lakewood Ohio, News, Thanksgiving | No comments
Fall Leaf Collection begins in Lakewood Ohio

Rake to Curb, Not into Street

The City of Lakewood has begun collecting loose leaves and will continue until December 16th, weather permitting. Once leaf collections end, leaves will be picked up only if they are placed in paper yard/leaf bags set out with your regular refuse and recycling.

Due to the large amounts 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.  Additional pick-ups for both streets are scheduled to begin on November 21st and December 5th.

After crews complete Clifton and Lake, they’ll collect citywide, starting from the west end and working east.  The number of citywide collections will be weather-dependent. Residents should place their leaves out as soon as possible to ensure collection.   Signs will be posted on side-streets to notify residents of upcoming collections.

In order to make the leaf collection process as effective as possible, the City asks residents to rake leaves onto tree lawns as close to the curb as possible, but not into the street. Raking leaves into the street slows the pick-ups and may cause basement flooding.

There will be no leaf collections November 24th and 25th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  If you have any questions, call (216) 529-6810 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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By | Mon Nov 14 '11 | Business, Cleveland Westshore, Cuyahoga County, Economic Development, Entrepreneurs, Lakewood Ohio, Sponsors | No comments
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