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Fireworks, Ours, Theirs, Yours!

Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:25 am
by Jim O'Bryan
Fireworks got off to an early start this year with this view of Bay Village fireworks as seen from
the eastern rim of the Emerald Canyon.

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If you heard big booms and saw more fireworks as you drove down Riverside Driveway,
our version of Highway 1, the most scenic drive in Lakewood, it was Fairview letting
loose with the boom-booms.

As seen from Lakewood...

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This Thursday, long after the Fourth of July Parade (please join with us as we walk by)
Lakewood will set theirs off. The $30,000+ spectacular will more than make up for last
year and Mayor Summers has promised, "They will go off if I have to light them myself."

BUT REMEMBER

Special Park Rules To Be In Effect At Lakewood Park On July 4th
by Melissa Garrett


The City of Lakewood will have some additional rules in effect at Lakewood Park on Thursday, July 4, 2013 for the Fourth of July festivities. These rules are being added for the safety and protection of everyone in attendance during the Lakewood Fourth of July celebration.


The following rules will be in effect at Lakewood Park on July 4, 2013:
All generators, propane and gas fueled grills are prohibited.
All tents and shelters are prohibited.
Police will be conducting searches of bags and coolers for reasons of public safety.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time throughout the year.
No personal fireworks. This includes novelty fireworks like sparklers.
No dogs or pets of any kind will be permitted in the park on July 4th.
The skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts and Kid’s Cove playground will be closed at 7:00 p.m.


“There are more people at Lakewood Park for the Fourth of July than at any other time during the year,” stated Mayor Mike Summers. “Safety is our first priority. These added security measures will help to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July.”

Which brings us to your fireworks.

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X-Ray of hand that did not throw firecracker away fast enough.

Don't be stupid, be safe. Be courteous, if you have neighbors, let them light some.

Maybe, they'll bring beer, or even Margaritas, and there is no better way to spend the 4th
of July than drunk with fireworks. Just don't do it near me.

Seriously have a safe happy fourth.

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Re: Fireworks, Ours, Theirs, Yours!

Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:17 am
by Betsy Voinovich
Gorgeous photos!

We were there last night, those are almost as good as being right there. I especially like that you got the ones with the little star-like bursts that went around the main fireworks. When those went off they sizzled.

I'm happy to hear that the mayor is so devoted to having the fireworks go off without a hitch, but after he sees that X-ray of a hand that Jim posted, I think he might be less inclined to light them himself..

As for:

Jim said:
BUT REMEMBER

Special Park Rules To Be In Effect At Lakewood Park On July 4th
by Melissa Garrett

The City of Lakewood will have some additional rules in effect at Lakewood Park on Thursday, July 4, 2013 for the Fourth of July festivities. These rules are being added for the safety and protection of everyone in attendance during the Lakewood Fourth of July celebration.

The following rules will be in effect at Lakewood Park on July 4, 2013:
All generators, propane and gas fueled grills are prohibited.
All tents and shelters are prohibited.
Police will be conducting searches of bags and coolers for reasons of public safety.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time throughout the year.
No personal fireworks. This includes novelty fireworks like sparklers.
No dogs or pets of any kind will be permitted in the park on July 4th.
The skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts and Kid’s Cove playground will be closed at 7:00 p.m.

“There are more people at Lakewood Park for the Fourth of July than at any other time during the year,” stated Mayor Mike Summers. “Safety is our first priority. These added security measures will help to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July.”


I understand the need for some of these rules. I'm not sure why we have to have what sounds like such a police state. "Searches of bags and coolers"?

Was there an incident that made this necessary? Is this legal? It seems a little Gestapo-like when I picture it, which is why I wonder if there have been events leading up to it that I don't know about.

Betsy Voinovich