Keep Lakewood Beautiful, which has been striving to improve the environment of Lakewood for over 25 years, held its annual Leaf Humus & Perennial Sale Fundraiser last Friday at the Old Stone House...

Cleveland, OH – The National Wildlife Federation has recently awarded 13 adult volunteers the status of Habitat Stewards. These dedicated volunteers have worked through 25 hours of training in the Habitat Stewards program and are ready to serve as mentors in their communities, working to help residents in their communities transform their schools, worksites and backyards into wildlife habitats.

CCLAS to host Guest Speaker August 7th

As a nation, as citizens of this planet, we have watched many catastrophes unfold. We were warned of Hurricane Katrina, and as I saw the devastation, my heart ached for those who survived the winds and water, but whose lives were forever changed. I cheered for the heroes, and prayed for their continued strength and mental stability as they mopped up that mess.

Due to Lakewood's inclement April weather, the Friends of the Lakewood Dog Park Garage Sale has been rescheduled for April 21. The event will raise funds for maintenance and supplies for the park. In the event of bad weather, the event will be postponed until April 28.

As springtime arrives, many people become motivated to get into better shape. Most people do better with an exercise routine if they have a partner to keep them company. However, human partners can be unreliable. They have work schedules, appointments and families to disrupt their routines. Dogs, however, make great exercise partners since they are always ready to go, they never have appointment conflicts and they often nag you to get going.

Hi, my name is Sambucco. I am a gorgeous black cat with green eyes. I was rescued by a nice lady when the temperatures were bitterly cold in January. At first I was very frightened and wouldn't let anyone touch me, but the lady was so nice that eventually I warmed up to the idea of being held and pet. You know, I really started to like it! Now I just want to sit with someone and snuggle while they watch TV. I would like to play with that special someone too.

The last few days have been hard. With the recent deaths of friends' relatives and witnessing their grief, the heavy snowfalls that created icy roads, skid-outs, accidents, traffic jams, flaring tempers, snow bans, and parking lots filled with snow banks caused by snow plows, and worse of all the need for shoveling my driveway. Then the city snow plows doing their job and blocking off the driveway just shoveled.

As we all know, winter in Lakewood has been especially brutal recently.. The cold temperatures are especially tough on homeless animals, including one little dog that was recently saved by Lakewood's Animal Control officers. The brave little dog, known as Punchy, is now in need of a loving home.

Thousands of Lakewood residents love their pets. In fact, most consider their pets to be part of the family. They spend lots of time and money making sure that their companion animals are happy and healthy. However, there is one eventuality that many local pet owners fail to consider. What happens to your pet in the event of your death? A recently passed Ohio law is designed to help pet owners plan for their animals’ future.

As we all know, Lakewood is a city full of pets, and many residents consider their dog or cat to be part of the family. This is why it can very traumatic for a family when a pet is missing. The ordeal can place tremendous strain not only on the lost animal, but also on the family that is looking for it. Summertime is an especially risky time for pets, since so much outdoor activity stirs their curiosity. By following a few simple bits of advice, you can reduce the chances that you will ever face the ordeal of a lost pet.

One stroll through Lakewood is enough to confirm that this city’s residents love their pets. From one end of the city to the next, one can see owners out walking their dogs while cats scurry across yards or watch over the street’s activities from a window sill. Our love of four-legged creatures and the desire to help those that are homeless or abandoned prompted the Citizens Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter (CCLAS) to work with the city to open up the Lakewood Animal Shelter back in 1985.

As we all know, wintertime in Lakewood can get rough. The holidays are over — the presents have been returned, the decorations taken down, and now all we have is three more months of snow and ice. People spend a lot more time indoors, and many come down with the proverbial “cabin fever.”

The Citizens Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter (CCLAS) is holding its annual Angel Tree fundraiser. Pets General Store on Madison and the Lakewood Public Library (main branch) on Detroit have been kind enough to host CCLAS’s Angel Trees. Individuals can purchase, for $5.00, an ornament that will hold his or her name and a pet’s name to be displayed on one of these trees.

There is an old saying that goes “find a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life”. One Lakewood woman has taken that advice to heart, turning her passion for animals into a successful business. Although having lived in Lakewood for only a few years, Whitney Callahan has had a quite an impact on the community. In addition to helping lead the effort to build the local dog park, she has taken a leadership role in helping the Lakewood Animal Shelter.

October 1st at Lakewood Park.
·From 9AM to 1PM, Saturday,
(The rain date is Oct. 8.)

Black flies, scientific name tabanids, are quite common in Lakewood. They appear most frequently from April through June, but they can survive into the late summer months. This large, diverse group of blood feeding flies is noticed most during the spring and early summer months because this is when they breed and the females suck human and animal blood to feed their eggs.

by Whitney Callahan

I heard a slight knock on the door about 5:00 pm Wednesday night, August 3rd. Thinking it was another neighbor wondering if we had power and what the police scanner was saying, I was a bit surprised to see Karen Reidy with binoculars in hand saying, "Jimmy, what do you think this bird is with a white head?"

This month I introduce you to neighbor, someone who shows her love of Lakewood through gardening. Silvia takes care of her own spectacular garden with the help of her husband, Gerry, and mom, Margaret Spots, as well as several other spots of greenery around town. She tends to the Adopt-a-Spot garden in front of the Drug Mart near the library, works on the Lakewood Garden Club’s Pocket Park next to The Place to Be Deli, and donated the planters and plants that are in front of the businesses on Madison Ave. between Wyandotte and Bunts.

A farmers’ market is an asset in any community. Lakewood is no exception, and the Wednesday afternoon North Union market is not to be missed. The abundant variety and colorful selections draw shoppers from all walks of life, while providing area farmers a direct link to the community they serve. Beyond the enjoyment of spending time on a summer afternoon sampling local peaches or organic honey and picking up some groceries, market participants have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our regional economy and local community.

The Citizens' Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter (CCLAS) marked the 20th anniversary of the Animal Shelter's opening with the "Hair of the Dog" happy hour fund-raiser on Thursday, May 26th at the Three Birds restaurant on Detroit Avenue. Over 90 guests enjoyed food and drink from the restaurant, as well as a live entertainment from Anne E. Dechant, the 2004 Scene and Free Times musician of the Year.