May 2009

Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio May, 2009. All photos are properties of the Lakewood Observer.

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  • "Lakewood Observerd" TV Crew spring into action at the Ambulance Race.
  • perfect little clouds.
  • Every summer the buzzards come back to Lakewood, Ohio
  • Riding the thermals from the cliffs of the Emerald Canyon.
  • Two Turkey Vultures sitting in the sun on the cliffs.
  • Every summer the buzzards come back to Lakewood, Ohio
  • On an early evening walk there are bunnies everywhere.
  • see
  • A spring Robin at Park.
  • A Robin.
  • A squirrel in its natural habitat, the middle of a road making everyone swerve.
  • Hedges in front of a typical Lakewood home.
  • A white tree.
  • yellow flowers
  • lavendar flowers
  • The Mosses Cleveland Tree on Summit Ave. Was living in 1797!
  • Sign on the tree.
  • part of a sign project.
  • part of a sign project.
  • part of a sign project.
  • part of a sign project.
  • part of a sign project.
  • part of a sign project.
  • part of a sign project.
  • part of a sign project.
  • part of a sign project.
  • sunset 05.02.09
  • THE TRACKS, you know...
  • Mayor Edward FitzGerald delivers on another campaign promise, as he is cutting the ribbon on the fourth and final mini-police station in Ward 1. From left to right; Police Chief Timothy J. Malley, Mayor Edward FitzGerald, Ward 1 Mini Station Police Officer Rick Busi, Councilman Kevin Butler, Captain Ed Hassing, and the Ward 2 Mini Station Police Officer Angie Ortiz.
  • Lakewood Hospital Administrators had a car wash to benefit the nurse's fund. Amongst the administrators was President of Lakewood Hosptial Jack Gustin.
  • Lakewood Hospital Administrators had a car wash to benefit the nurse's fund. Amongst the administrators was President of Lakewood Hosptial Jack Gustin.
  • Lakewood Hospital Administrators had a car wash to benefit the nurse's fund. Amongst the administrators was President of Lakewood Hosptial Jack Gustin.
  • Lakewood Hospital Administrators had a car wash to benefit the nurse's fund. Amongst the administrators was President of Lakewood Hosptial Jack Gustin.

  • Emerald Canyon 05.10.09

    Not sure of the reason but there seems to be a lot more dead trees than usual.

  • Lakewood's future lined up behind McKinley Elementry School.
  • Lakewood's third rail has been backyard pickup.
  • As far as the eye can see...
  • ... and more...
  • ... and more...
  • ...and more...
  • and more!
  • It is why it is called thee Emerald Canyon.
  • Well, welcome to Beau Villagé. NOT!
  • Fishing is easy in the Emerald Canyon's Rocky River, which borders Lakewood, Ohio

  • I guess everyone has the garbage can decorating thing going. This

    neighbor was going for the "Tom Bullock" art collection look.

     

  • tagging?
  • Ice Cream Social over on Belle Ave.

  • As soon as I arrived my new friend Ben, assured me, I was not leaving in his new car. Just kidding!

  • Councilwoman Nickie Antonio talks with Meg and Bob, about how nice Lakewood is.
  • Neven ponders eating more ice cream, or biiking.
  • Meg and School Board member Matt MArkling ponder Neven.
  • Matt plays ball with Neven.
  • An African Grey Parrot finds a ride to the party.

  • Everyone had all the ice cream they wanted even this dog.

    Thanks to everyone for reminding my why we love Lakewood.

  • signs that lined the streets one morning, being thrown away.
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