FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- Residents on streets in the Seabury Avenue area of Fairview Park once again are putting on a great show with their holiday lighting displays.

The tradition -- which began in 1953 when Fairview Park resident Bill McVicker’s late grandfather started building outdoor Christmas decorations in his garage in Buffalo, N.Y. -- continues locally in the Seabury area. McVicker took over the family tradition when his grandfather was unable to continue.

After moving to Fairview Park more than a quarter-century ago, McVicker and his wife, Diane, continued the tradition here.

The lights on Seabury Avenue in Fairview Park include musical glowing arches that change color over the sidewalk, so you can walk through the wonder. (Laura Johnston/cleveland.com)

The couple began stringing garland lights along the sidewalk in 2010 and invited neighbors to join in. And they did. The display grew to include LED snowflake lights in 2015. McVicker even shared his years of knowledge with residents, helping with instructions on what they would need to decorate their yards and how to make it happen. He also helped by ordering supplies in bulk and selling them at cost to interested neighbors.

Hundreds of cars tour the neighborhood each holiday season. Look for the lights at Seabury and West 220th Street and head east on Seabury. The neighborhood even has a Facebook page offering details on some special events they host in connection with the lighting display.

It’s a great way to share the joy of Christmas and the holiday season with family and friends.

On stage: Lakewood High School alumna Mary Beth Donahoe is in the cast of the Broadway touring company for “Mean Girls” and is performing in the show through Sunday (Dec. 22) at the Connor Palace Theater at Cleveland’s historic Playhouse Square.

Donahoe sings and dances in the ensemble and is the understudy for the lead character.

At LHS, she was a member of the choirs and performed under the direction of Lisa Hansen. She also was active in the Barnstormers with David Gannon.

Donahoe graduated as valedictorian from Ohio Northern University with a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theater. She is a professional actor based in New York City.

Thanks to Lakewood resident Anne Palomaki for sharing the news.

Turkey giveaway: Clevelanders who are having a hard time making ends meet this holiday season can get some help with their Christmas dinner, thanks to the Cleveland Police Community Relations Committee.

The group will have a turkey giveaway program from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday (Dec. 20) at La Sagrada Familia Church, 7719 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Supplies are limited and turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact Christopher Martinez at 216-664-2705.

Gift of life: The North Olmsted Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library will host a Red Cross Bloodmobile from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 20) in the large meeting room. The library is at 27403 Lorain Road, North Olmsted.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call the Red Cross at 800-733-2767.

Public service: Lakewood City Council is seeking applicants for the at-large council seat that will become vacant on Jan. 1 when Meghan George is sworn in as mayor. George was elected last month to replace Mayor Mike Summers, who opted not to seek re-election.

The person selected to replace George on City Council will be expected to serve the remainder of her term, which will expire on Dec. 31, 2021.

Candidates must be a resident and a registered voter in the city for at least one year prior to taking office, and the new council member must continue to be a resident and a registered voter in the city throughout their term.

Interested and qualified people should submit a cover letter and resume to the Clerk of Council, 12650 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107 or by email to council@lakewoodoh.net.

City Council will convene for its first meeting of the year on Jan. 6.

Holiday passport wrap-up: A couple of weeks ago, this column included information about the third annual West Park Holiday Passport program. Participants could pick up a “passport” at an area business, then stop by participating businesses in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood to get the passport stamped. Those with six stamps are eligible to win a prize.

A celebration -- with an Irish Christmas theme -- for the program’s completion will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 19) at 5 Points Coffee & Tea, 3600 West Park Road, West Park. The event will feature live Irish music by Andrew McManus, Celtic-inspired mocktails and more. Visit westparkkamms.org/play/passport for more information.

First responders honored: VFW Post 7647 in North Olmsted recently honored the police officer and firefighter of the year at the post’s annual awards banquet.

North Olmsted Police Chief Bob Wagner and Giles “Frank” Selig, a firefighter/paramedic with the North Olmsted Fire Department, are this year’s honorees.

Wagner began his law enforcement career with the Ohio Highway Patrol before joining NOPD in 1998 as a patrolman. He was an original member of the department’s K-9 program in 2001. He and his partner, K-9 Rico, worked together to track suspects, seize drugs and make arrests. They also worked with the Westshore Enforcement Bureau SWAT K-9 team.

In 2010, Wagner was promoted to sergeant and was a patrol supervisor. He was assigned as detective bureau supervisor in 2013 and served there until 2017, when he was named the city’s 10th police chief.

He has guided the department through numerous changes, including 12-hour shifts, re-instituting the K-9 program and increased personnel. Last year, Wagner was selected to attend the FBI National Academy.

Selig joined the NOFD 10 years ago and responds regularly to fire and medical emergencies in the city. He also is a member of the department’s Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Team and the Swift Water Rescue Team.

He was specifically recognized for his professionalism and performance when he delivered a baby girl the evening of June 23 while the mother was being taken by ambulance from a restaurant to the hospital emergency room.

Congratulations, gentlemen!

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