The Observation Deck

Does this mean that "Freedom Fries" are coming back?

From the Lakewood Observer Greatest Hits Archives:



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Well damn Lakewood is not as cool as you whole friggin country.

But it is damn close.


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stephen davis wrote:From the Lakewood Observer Greatest Hits Archives:



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Now, that's funny!

Did the French really think they were under attack?

I told Jimmy that buying that blimp was a bad idea.

Sadly, David Anderson can't protect the 'Wood from the French alone.

It's time to call out the "Detroit Avenue Chow Line" to defend the 'Wood.

Long Live Lakewood!

French Government Issued Travel Warning For North St. Louis

I know, what does this article have to do with Lakewood?

A warning by the French government to avoid three Cleveland neighborhoods – Cleveland Heights, Lakewood, and Euclid – recently upset the city’s mayor.

“The French government is foolish and doesn’t know what they’re talking about,” Mayor Edward Kelley told the Cleveland Plain Dealer Thursday. “Our crime is down, and it’s one of the safest cities in Ohio based on FBI crime statistics.”

I looked over the French diplomatic site mentioned in the article, but I do not see any reference to Lakewood. They actually say:

Cleveland: The city does not endanger the day but at night is not recommended. Some suburban neighborhoods Northeast are also to be avoided.

So, I'm not sure were Lakewood comes into play.

OK petites gens, c'est sur



And they claim Lakewood was unsafe!

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Pour quiconque de France qui vivent actuellement dans une de nos nombreuses auberges de jeunesse, la participation à l'une de nos écoles de cuisine, ou tout simplement se baigner dans notre culture, je vous suggère de coudre un patch Canadienne sur votre sac à dos que vous voyagez sur notre belle ville. Même si nous n'avons pas de problème avec vous, votre pays vient de déclarer la guerre à nous. Nous ne voulons pas un mal, nous aimons tout le monde, même vous.

Translation -
To anyone from France currently living in one of our many youth hostels, attending one of our cooking schools, or just bathing in our culture, I suggest you sew a Canadian patch on your rucksack as you travel about our fine city. While we have no issue with you, your country just declared war on us. We want no one hurt, we love everyone, even you.




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A quote from Roy's link:

“The French government is foolish and doesn’t know what they’re talking about,” Mayor Edward Kelley told the Cleveland Plain Dealer Thursday. “Our crime is down, and it’s one of the safest cities in Ohio based on FBI crime statistics.”

The PD in involved in this somehow. Any chance they get to kick Lakewood they take it, even if the report is corrected. I'm sure it's all one big misunderstanding on someone's part

Sent this morning to the French Ambassador in Washington DC.

Outraged! France Declares War on Lakewood, Ohio

It has come to our attention that Lakewood, Ohio has been placed on a "Do Not Travel To" list generated by the French government. We found this to be both shocking and unfair. Lakewood is a tremendous community and has long been called, "The Paris of Cleveland's Inner Ring Suburbs." We love France.

http://lakewoodobserver.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12255

Is a link to the discussion currently underway by the citizens of Lakewood. We have asked all residents to remain calm while we look into this mistake. After all this could put a huge dent in our tourism business as it is estimated that we get between 1-7 French tourists annually. Most of them are not lost or taking a break from the highway.

Again, we love the French.

Can't we be friends?


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Thank you, Jim.

Your behind-the-scenes shuttle diplomacy has helped improve Lakewood-French relations.

It looks like the French made a correction: http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2013/11/french_ministry_removes_clevel.html

Now, we await the apology.

Thank you.

Matt

Matthew John Markling wrote:Thank you, Jim.

Your behind-the-scenes shuttle diplomacy has helped improve Lakewood-French relations.

It looks like the French made a correction: http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2013/11/french_ministry_removes_clevel.html

Now, we await the apology.

Thank you.

Matt

It was nice when Piper, the woman and the consulate, said, "This will be fixed."

BREAKING NEWS: As France retreats, Mayor Summers tweets and City Hall retweets Mayor Summers' tweet.

Jim O'Bryan wrote:...it is estimated that we get between 1-7 French tourists annually. Most of them are not lost or taking a break from the highway.

Maybe we should add a french translation to the wayfinding signs ---> Centre villE

Quel chemin vers le magasin de pantalon?