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Illinois Senator and Democrat Candidate Barack Obama visited Balwin-Wallace University Tuesday on a two-campaign trip through Ohio.
Obama was accompanied by Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown and Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio. Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs-Jones was also in attendance. Strickland and Jones stumped for Hilary Clinton during the Ohio Primary but now back Senator Obama as the Presidential Candidate for the Democratic Party.
The Town Hall meeting gave Ohio residents the opportunity to ask the Senator questions. A member of the press was so eager to ask his question, that he waited two sentences into the Senator's speech and disrupted the crowd by asking why the Pledge of Allegiance was skipped.
An estimated 2,500 people rose to their feet and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Tickets for the free event, which were released August 4, disappeared by noon the same day.
Strickland, Brown and Obama took jabs at rival Republican Candidate John McCain for being "four more years of the same George W. Bush policies" and vowed to invest in energy programs that will generate more jobs across the country and keep the environment clean.
Obama vouched for tax breaks for individuals that bought high-tech electronic cars and for car companies that produced them. Obama will head to Indiana and Virginia to finish up the week of campaigning.
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Photos taking while walking in the Historic Birdtown District. July 25, 2008. It was a good night, a good walk and an even better conversation with Ken Warren. All photos are proeprty of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
The LO was invited to walk through the rebuilt Horace Mann and Emerson schools. On this trip was tour guide Superintendent Dr. Dave Estrop, Lakewood Mayor Edward FitzGerald, School Board Member Matthew Markling and School Treasurer Rick Berdine
Photos in and around Lakewood July 2008. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Photos taken by Debra O'Bryan of Lakewood's 4th of July Parade 2008. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Photos from Lakewood's 4th of July Parade 2008. These photos were taken by Debra O'Bryan. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
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The Lakewood Historical Society hosted a vintage base ball double-header between the Akron Blackstockings and the Forest City Base Ball Club on Sunday July 13, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Oldest Stone House field in Lakewood Park.
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Over 300 residents cleaned up litter in various spots throughout the city. The met afterwards at the Women's Pavilion for lunch.
JWCL's Annual Breakfast with the Bunny drew the usual sold out crowds. Everyone enjoyed a pancake breakfast and even got to see the Easter Bunny.
PhotoBlogs by Bryan Schwegler
Just a few shots from when I was down in central Virginia for the holidays.
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These are photos for the story about the two schools that are closing, McKinley and Taft.
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These are some images from the Senior Class of 2008 Art Show at the LPL Main Branch on Thursday May 22.
There were many awards given for the artwork.
PhotoBlogs by David Lay
Ray Taylor, aka the Sleight of Hand Man, wowed crowds at the Lakewood Art Walk with his skilled artistry.
The City Hall auditorium was filled with Seniors, City Employees and Concerned Citizens for the final 2008 Budget Hearing before City Council votes on March 31st.
Former President Bill Clinton made a stop at Lakewood High School, speaking to a nearly filled-to-capacity crowd at the LHS East Gym. (© David Lay/The Lakewood Observer)
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Photos of the installation of the sculpture in the entry of the Children's and Youth Services Dept. in Lakewood Public Library. Sculpture is by David Deming, president/CEO of Cleveland Institute of Art and Lakewood High graduate. One side is the "lake," and the other side is the "wood."
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PhotoBlogs by Gary Rice
Sharing time with one's loved ones is special indeed. Dad and I just came back from the Metroparks with some photos of winter's waning days. Hopefully, you will share in our experience together as these photos of Lakewood and near-Lakewood reveal the beauty of late winter. Photos taken 2-27-08.
All photos private property of the photographer- usage requires permission.
On the morning of February 25th, a fire occurred in a home at the southern end of Westlake Avenue. Officials reported that the dwelling was unoccupied at the time and that the fire had been confined to a single room. Rapid response from Lakewood safety forces allowed a successful outcome for this incident. There were no injuries reported.
On January 31, 2008, the Ohio Democratic Presidential Straw Poll was held at the Lakewood Masonic Temple. Sponsored by a number of Democratic groups and individuals, Barack Obama won the vote count by a wide margin over second place winner Hillary Clinton. A straw poll is considered an unofficial barometer of the mood of Democrats in Ohio as of this date. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Lakewood's own Tom Bullock, with Lakewood also being well represented by Mayor Ed Fitzgerald. Congressman and recent Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich was also in attendance and spoke to an enthusiastic audience. Other candidates for office and their supporters shared the podium and gave their remarks as well.
Lakewood Observer columnist Gary Rice opened the event with the "Star Spangled Banner" on his musical saw.
Entertainment was provided by Lakewood's own Gary and Linda Cavano husband and wife vocal duo.
Observers and friends gather at the Lakewood Observer Party to benefit the Lakewood Christian Service Center
Dateline: Today, January 5th, 2008 Former Lakewood councilman-at-large, Ed Fitzgerald, was sworn in as the new mayor of Lakewood.
Tom Bullock, Kevin Butler, and Mary Louise Madigan were also to be sworn in as city council members.
United States Senator from Ohio, Sherrod Brown, was to officiate at the swearing-in activities.
Here are some photos from the event.
All photos are property of Gary R, Rice
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After spending several days in Madison I made my way to Bismark, North Dakota. The trip would have been a 10 hour drive, had I not stopped at St. Paul, Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota along the way.
St. Paul is a large, intriguing metropolis. I was not in town long enough to do very much exploring. However, I was lucky enough to run into the executive of a St. Paul non-profit that is working with Mung children and other minorities, advancing a CSA program similar to City Fresh. They too are receiving funding from USDA grants.
St. Paul-Minneapolis is something of a cross between Cleveland and Chicago. I suspect that the shear density of this city with respect to an otherwise rural, sparsely populated country side accounts for the aggregation of cultural and political differentiation from the confused-sinking-rust bucket of Cleveland.
For the last forty-some days I've been traveling the country by automobile. Madison was the first and one of my favorite stops along the way.
Being the Capital of Wisconsin and site of the largest state university, Madison is characterized by an interesting cultural and political mixture tending towards progressive & ecological consciousness, professionalized government and heavy involvment of grass roots action in political and social affairs. Madison's small scale certainly plays a significant factor in it's unique character.
Madison is similar in scale to Missoula, Montana and Eugene, Oregon, both of which are generally considered similar politically and culturally.
Beyond any immediate demographic and political similarities between these places, Madison stands out as distinctly mid-western in temperment, less corporate and generally less occupied by the forces of gentrification that these other two cities.
Madison is an 8 hour drive from Lakewood, 485 miles.
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National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day, 10/07/07
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August 19, 2007 - the day that the community of Lakewood opened four brand new state-of-the-art school buildings! Ceremonies were held to Commission Harrison and Hayes Elementary Schools and Harding and Garfield Middle Schools.
This was a truly historical and news worthy day in the community of Lakewood!
With Class of 2007 Graduation,
Lakewood Graduation Guarantee Takes Effect. Lakewood School District: Lakewood Graduates Meet Ohio Academic Standards - We Guarantee it!
Sam O'Leary, 2007 Class President is the first to receive the Graduation Guarantee, presented by Dr. David Estrop, Superintendent, and Mrs. Linda Beebe, President, Board of Education.
Franklin Elementary School Principal Nancy Ross and school staff thanked all those who volunteered in the school this year with an afternoon tea, complete with awards, an array of food, and songs performed by the fifth grade choir and kindergarten students. The song, "Eating Guacamole" was a crowd favorite!
Emerson Middle School and H2O – Help To Others, a City of Lakewood Youth Volunteer Program, hosted the 10th Annual Memorial Day Veteran Recognition Program on Friday May 18, 2007. Veterans and their families, or surviving family members were recognized for their service to our country. They wore their uniforms and brought service memorabilia to share with students during a breakfast gathering and program.
After the program, veterans visited classrooms to talk with students about their experiences.
Photos show recent progress on school construction projects - four new schools will open in the fall! Harrison and Hayes Elementary Schools, and Harding and Garfield Middle Schools.
PhotoBlogs by Emily Ott
Here are a few pictures of Ernie Krivda and his band members performing at Lakewood Park Saturday 8/18/2007 during Lakewood Hospital's 100 year celebration.
PhotoBlogs by Holly Cooper Whisman
My advice: leave pyrotechnics to the experts. I'll just take photos. Next year I'll try longer exposures...
Joe took these photos to document the playground maintenance necessary to keep Kids Cove safe and fun.
A collection of recent photos from Lakewood and Cleveland's West side. If you enjoy these, you might want to check out my photo exhibit at the Lakewood Phoenix. Thanks to Jim for the printing assistance.
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Sighting of a white "pied" deer from the Emerald Canyon, and some shots of a Cooper's hawk in my Lakewood yard.
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The circus elephants parade up E. 9th St. to Quicken Loans Arena.
