PAST & PRESENT LOOKING BACK AT DAYS GONE

At left, the Lakewood Theater as it stood in 1946. This shot was saved from the dumpster by neighbor Lovita Irby, who worked for Interstate Theatres, which operated many local movie houses including the Majestic downtown. At right, the theater as it stands today.

Christopher, better known as Chris, was found in a vacant parking lot next to the Fireplace Lounge on a warm day in July. After being rescued by her now best friend, David Kirkpatrick, Chris fell very ill and some vets thought she’d be better off being put down. Her human refused to give up on her and now she’s better than ever, so good she even snuck into the sidelines of this year’s Newellian Easter parade.