I'll be there this saturday with a group of people and a prego wife!

 

You're taking your pregnant wife to a pub crawl?  :police:  :police:

I'll be there this saturday with a group of people and a prego wife!

 

I'll be there for part of it, too.  Not sure when yet.

I'll be there this saturday with a group of people and a prego wife!

 

You're taking your pregnant wife to a pub crawl? :police:   :police:

 

Pregnant wives do make the best DDs.

 

I'll be there this saturday with a group of people and a prego wife!

 

You're taking your pregnant wife to a pub crawl?  :police:  :police:

 

Pregnant wives do make the best DDs.

 

 

An incubator and DD....you sure know how to pick'em!  What a romantic!

Anyone know if/when this will be happening soon?  Great news...hopefully it will stimulate some activity and investment in Downtown OB.

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http://www.noaca.org/urbancore.html

 

Title: Urban Core Preliminary Engineering and Design Program:

Resurface and Reconfigure Old Brooklyn from Wildlife Way to State Road

Sponsor: City of Cleveland

Estimated Total Cost: $2,000,000

Preliminary Engineering Request: $140,000

 

Background: Urban Core Preliminary Engineering and Design Program As part of an ongoing commitment to revitalize the region’s urban core, the NOACA Governing Board approved the development of an Urban Core Preliminary Engineering program. Once operational details are worked out using the pilot projects, urban core communities in NOACA’s region will be eligible to apply for assistance for preliminary engineering for their federally eligible transportation improvements. Preliminary engineering includes such steps as:

 

    * Developing conceptual alternatives

    * Developing feasible alternatives

    * Developing a preferred alternative

    * Preparing environmental clearance and developing stage 1 design

    * Completing a right of way plan and beginning acquisition.

 

Four completed TLCI projects were chosen as “pilot projects” for the urban core preliminary engineering program. After several informational meetings with project sponsors and ODOT, it was determined that pilot projects would be needed due to the complexity of various issues that arise with the preliminary engineering and design phase of project development The four pilot projects were chosen based on project readiness as well as type of project. The original projects selected included: City of Fairview Lorain Road Enhancement Project, City of Cleveland UCI/Little Italy Traffic, Roadway and Streetscape Improvements for Mayfield Road, City of Euclid Downtown Transportation Improvement Plan and City of Cleveland Old Brooklyn Reconfiguration Project. The City of Fairview Park and the City of Cleveland UCI/Little Italy withdrew their applications for various reasons.

 

Project Information

 

The purpose of the project is to enhance the economic viability of the Downtown Old Brooklyn area by increasing its walkability, bikability and all around historical feel. This can be done through shortening the roadway, widening sidewalks, burying utilities, adding bike lanes (if feasible) and adding a variety of streetscape amenities including but not limited to trees, benches, TWE enhancements and public art.

 

Construction for this project has been divided into phases and the amount requested reflects preliminary engineering and design costs for phase one only.

 

Staff Comments

Regional Transportation System (RTS) Team:

 

    * Include bicycle lanes in the future reconstructed Pearl Road, as recommended in the TLCI study.

    * This section of Pearl Road is on the NOACA Bicycle Facility Priority Plan (see page 15 of NOACA's Regional Bicycle Plan) which requires that when roadways on the plan are reconstructed using NOACA-attributable funds, they shall include bicycle facilities unless shown to be infeasible according to NOACA’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Policies (see page 23 of the Regional Transportation Investment Policy). This section of Pearl Road is categorized for experienced cyclists only on the Cuyahoga County Bike Transportation Map. It provides access to the multipurpose path in the Metroparks Zoo and Brookside Reservation.

 

Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC):

If you are a representative of a governmental entity and would like to comment on this project, please email us.

 

Public Involvement:

NOACA encourages comments from the public on this proposed transportation improvement project. Please notify us if you would like to be added to our e-mail notification list for future updates.

 

Committee Review:

 

    * Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC): Follow the TLCI recommendation to include bike lanes in the project.

 

 

     

That's great news! I wrote about the early stages of this when I was Sun News reporter. I hope this project comes about.

They are starting to produce power tomorrow at the Pearl Rd junk yard.  Cannot wait to see that thing spinning. 

 

Wind turbine to start producing energy from Pearl Road Auto Parts in Cleveland

Pearl Road Auto Parts began recycling junked cars 82 years ago. Today the fourth-generation family-owned business in Cleveland expects to begin "recycling" wind into electricity.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/wind_turbine_to_start_producin.html

I'll be there this saturday with a group of people and a prego wife!

 

I regretfully didn't make it out Saturday.  How was it, Lewarctj?

I'll be there this saturday with a group of people and a prego wife!

 

I regretfully didn't make it out Saturday. How was it, Lewarctj?

 

It was great - couldn't ask for better weather then mid 60's and sun in mid-november!  It was well attended again with probably 200 people or so.  Dina (from Dina's Pizza and Pub) once again led the charge in the Poker Run and Raffle.

 

The bar owners once again were great having free food for all the participants...I specifically liked the Sloppy Joe's provided by Kenny's Tavern!

I noticed today that there is a new Revol in the building across the street from Don Gi's and Speedway on Broadview.  It's a cool brick building that used to have a tarot card reader in one side and has a salon in the other.  Here it is in Google Maps.

 

So does anyone have any insight as to why there's a Revol there and at the corner of Pearl and Broadview in Downtown OB, what Google says is .3 miles away?  :?

They are starting to produce power tomorrow at the Pearl Rd junk yard. Cannot wait to see that thing spinning.

 

Wind turbine to start producing energy from Pearl Road Auto Parts in Cleveland

Pearl Road Auto Parts began recycling junked cars 82 years ago. Today the fourth-generation family-owned business in Cleveland expects to begin "recycling" wind into electricity.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/wind_turbine_to_start_producin.html

 

Check this out...http://www.youtube.com/ThePearlWindProject. Great!

 

EDIT: Here's the website for PearlWind: http://www.pearlwind.com/

Don Gi's restaurant on Broadview and Valley has all kinds of new signage.  It looks like the south wing of the complex of buildings has been transformed into a dining room.  I can't tell if they have new storefront windows, too.  Looks very nice.

i'll have to check if they having a dining room now.  It always used to look like they did - but the didn't.  It was just the area you entered when you picked up food.  We already like going to Carminos' on Pearl as well as Nunzios...two of few places that you can eat at for dinner (excluding bars) in the neighborhood. 

 

If DonGi's in fact opened a dining room - that is good news. 

^ I believe that the family that owns Don Gi's used the dining room as their personal living room.  I can confirm that there were booths in that space when I drove by this afternoon, but I couldn't tell you whether it's open yet.

 

I like Carmino's and Nunzio's.  Bella Pizza on Memphis, which I love, now has a small dining area, too. 

 

I haven't been around the Expressway Diner in a while.  Anyone have a sense of what's happening there lately?

^ I haven't been around the Expressway Diner in a while.  Anyone have a sense of what's happening there lately?

 

They repaved the parking lot and did some work on the interior and exterior of the building.  There is a big dumpster behind the building where all the debris went.  Lights are on inside at night for security reasons I'm sure.  No signs yet posted on if or when anything new is opening.

^ Thanks!  That's a great sign.

 

I know there's plans on the table to renovate the Memphis-Fulton Shopping Center.  Anyone know where they are in the process?

 

And does anyone know how Mexico Lindo is doing?  I've heard from people from the neighborhood that they have salsa dancing nights that are really hoppin'.  I really need to start patronizing them more.

DonGi's did in fact open a 'restaurant' and are open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.  I find the breakfast quite interesting since its primarily a pizza place.  There currently is no lack of breakfast places in the OB.  I'm looking forward to going for dinner in the next week or so.

 

I hope it works well for them.  They are on a marketing blitz...big ad in the OBNews and canvassed the neighborhood with their new menu and flyers about the restaurant.

This is awesome!  I'm jealous of you, Jar and lewarctj!  This is great for the neighborhood.

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Cleveland's Ward 13 to get free WiFi

By Mark Gillispie, The Plain Dealer

December 17, 2009, 6:26PM

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The city of Cleveland hopes to take a technological leap forward by offering free Wi-Fi to a large portion of the West Side's Old Brooklyn neighborhood.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga-county/index.ssf/2009/12/clevelands_ward_13_to_get_free_wifi.html

Anyone know what's up with Republic Services, the waste management company on Jennings and Harvard?  I used to see a bunch of garbage trucks there during business hours, but now the property is quiet and it looks as if nothing is happening.  The large vacant lot next to Cleats was used by Republic, too, to queue vehicles when they were waiting for cleaning at the end of the business day.  But now the lot has been cleaned up and has been empty.  Maybe Republic centralized its facilities at its Jones Road branch?

 

Also in east-of-the-neighborhood industrial news, the trucking company that was located at along Jennings south of Harvard has been gone, too.   

 

 

FYI, the controversial Rebounds II has a new name.  I forgot it, but I believe it started with a "I."  The letterboard also says there is new ownership.

From an email I received about a public meeting on this site in regards for use with the towpath:

 

Harshaw Chemical Site Update

 

Background: From 1944 to 1959, the former Harshaw Chemical Company was contracted by the Manhattan Engineering District (MED) and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) to produce uranium for isotopic separation and enrichment in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Earlier operations at this site included the manufacture of acetone, hydro-fluoric acid, sodium fluoride, ammonium fluoride, and nickel and cobalt salts. Current plans to extend the Towpath Trail north from its current terminus at lower Harvard Avenue involve this property.

 

The Army Corps of Engineers completed a Preliminary Assessment of the site in 2001, which concluded that although there was no imminent threat to human health or the environment additional investigations to determine the extent of contamination were warranted. A Historic Photographic Analysis Report and a Remedial Investigation (RI) Report were completed in 2006. The Corps identified the presence of another radioactive element (Thorium) and obtained additional historical documents which indicated other MED/AEC processes may have taken place at the site. Additional investigations were performed. The 2006 RI Report was revised in 2009 to include the additional data collected to define the nature and extent and risk posed by the radionuclides not included in the original RI Report.

 

The Corps of Engineers is now entering the Feasibility Study Phase of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act process to identify and evaluate potential remedial alternatives to eliminate risks to human health and the environment appropriate for the future land use of the site.

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has completed the revised Remedial Investigation (RI) Report for the former Harshaw Chemical Company Site in Cleveland, Ohio. The RI Report is now being released to the public and the Corps will be hosting a public information session in Cleveland from 7 to 9 pm on January 20th to summarize the findings of the remedial investigation.

 

For more information on the Harshaw site:

 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Release January 6, 2010

http://tinyurl.com/y8fg45t

 

Ohio EPA site (Department of Energy Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) – Northeast Ohio)

http://tinyurl.com/yey6dbw

 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FUSRAP

http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/fusrap/harshaw/

 

Harshaw FUSRAP Fact Sheet 12/09

http://tinyurl.com/yjwllnp

 

Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

http://ech.case.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=HCC1

 

Google Street View:

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=cleveland,+oh+Harvard+Avenue&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Harvard+Ave,+Cleveland,+Cuyahoga,+Ohio&ll=41.447455,-81.686418&spn=0.008283,0.01929&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=41.44747,-81.686574&panoid=ZAJzyr1EQnHpatcONunezg&cbp=12,50.44,,0,9.71

The meeting was last night: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,22009.0.html

 

Any word on how it went?

^ I didn't attend.  Maybe Gloria Ferris or Laura McShane will write something up on realneo.us or the Save Our Land blog. 

 

On an unrelated note, a small group of us are trying to coordinate an Old Brooklyn event to be part of Cleveland Bicycle Week 2010.  If anyone in the neighborhood wants to help, please send me a PM.

There's a nice piece about the Sausage Shoppe in the metro section of today's Plain Dealer.

The "Bi-Rite" grocery store on Fulton is closing - thank God!  That place was pretty nasty.  Kevin Kelley mentioned that Save-A-Lot will be reopening there - he did not mention a timetable for that.  I would hope that they do some renovations and major cleaning before opening.  Regardles, good to see a less-then-desirable neighborhood retailer get replaced but something much more positive.

^ If you'd like reading material, search Fulton Memphis Market on the Cleveland Department of Public Health's online food inspection site.  I never felt compelled to go there, even though I used to live right around the corner.

 

So that would make two Save-a-lots in Old Brooklyn...one on Fulton and the other on Brookpark and Broadview.

 

What's the latest on the plans for across the street?  I hope that some kind of renovation will take place in Discount Drug Mart.  I remember going there are a kid twenty-something years ago with my dad when he needed bus passes, and the place looks the same now as it did then.  Those blaring fluorescent lights certainly don't help create a comfortable shopping experience.

I can honestly say I've never been in a save-a-lot, but they always appear to be upkept.  I know my Aunt goes to the one on Brookpark for some specific items.  I only really went to Bi-Rite for items when we were cooking and realized we didn't have a certain ingredient...maybe if Save A lot has a bigger selection of non-expired goods we'll shop there more then Super Walmart or Giant Eagle. 

 

I haven't heard any updates on the Fulton/Memphis area for a few months.  The owners of the bigger center across from Drugmart are in the process (probably completed by now) of doing a "conceptual" plan for the whole area.  They don't own the Drugmart or Unique Thrift Shop so for any significant changes they'd ahve their work cut out for them with dealing with other owners.  They had mentioned that the owners of Drug Mart were not opposed to relocating across the street in a new building if plans went through.

 

From what I recall, the 'streetscape' improvements for the memphis/fulton shopping area and intersection were a go and the designs I saw incorporated the zoo theme and nature pretty well.

^ Great news.  Thanks for the update.

 

Lewarctj, I have a recommendation for you.  Stop into Mr. Peabody's Pub on Pearl near 480 on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night around 10pm.  There's karaoke those nights.  Some people are very good, but others make the suckers on American Idol look like musical prodigies!  It's a lot of fun and the place isn't that bad at all.

I've noticed that all of the LGBT references have been removed from around Zeleznik's.  Also, the Lady Z's myspace page cannot be found or the account has been closed. 

 

My guess is that the lesbian bar idea didn't work out, seeing how few people patronized it at any given time.  I know that someone had an agreement to manage the club and that the Zelezniks entrusted that person to generate more business.  Maybe the manager and family finally realized the idea wasn't as successful as they thought it would be or the relationship went sour.

 

Nonetheless, Zeleznik's has been open the last few evenings.

^ As a follow-up, it seems like Zeleznik's is closed.  The sign on top of the roof has been removed, and the place seems to not have been open once in the last two weeks. 

 

I've seen groups of people walking around the property, and if I had to guess, I would say they are looking to lease the bar.

 

The owners are great people, and I'm very disappointed to see their family business lasted 90 years, but probably has come to an end. 

Very sad. But 90 years is a pretty good run for any bar/tavern. Hell, 9 years is a good run in that business!

 

Hopefully it will get a second wind.

Like clockwork, The Honey Hutt opened for the season yesterday!  As always, it was great to see such a HUGE line of people making the annual trek to opening day!

90 years.... cute! haha... :lol:    Shame we think anything over 40 is ancient... considering the businesses in the old country that have been around for hundreds of years. I hope something good will  re-occupy the place.

^ The history of the place is great.  Here's a write-up and some shots from last year.

 

On the mobile letter board sign is "Welcome to Club Generations."  The name certainly sucks, hopefully the business occupying the space doesn't either.

Like clockwork, The Honey Hutt opened for the season yesterday! As always, it was great to see such a HUGE line of people making the annual trek to opening day!

 

The best part of St. Patrick's Day.

Very sad. But 90 years is a pretty good run for any bar/tavern. Hell, 9 years is a good run in that business!

 

Hopefully it will get a second wind.

 

It's a nice place, but that corner has two bars and in my experience, 200 yards away in any direction a police cruiser is waiting in a driveway with his lights off. Not that I am one to overindulge, but knowing that the police are very likely to be nearby watching the comings and goings from either Zeleniks or the Cleats across the street, I'm much less likely to go down that way.

 

Especially when there are a line of fairly nice bars over on Memphis just as far from my house.

^ I live in that area and drive/bike Jennings very often, and I haven't seen many police perched out trying to nab drunk drivers.

 

I liked Zeleznik's as a place I could walk to, but in the times I was there, there were very few, if any, people in there.  I enjoyed sitting and talking to the owner about the neighborhood, but the lack of life (and good-looking women) made me not want to go there that much.  Maybe that's why others did the same?   

 

Originaljbw, I highly recommend trying the Steelyard Tavern on Broadview sometime if you live in the neighborhood. 

cd-cleveland - you know i'm a fan of Dina's!  But, I did enjoy my visit to Steelyard.  Speaking of - email me sometime soon and we should plan to get together before my wife has her baby.

Dina's!

I live between Pearl and Fulton south of Memphis, and Dina's is my place of choice in OB.  I am much more of a Tremont Happy Hour kind of guy.

I live between Pearl and Fulton south of Memphis, and Dina's is my place of choice in OB. I am much more of a Tremont Happy Hour kind of guy.

 

You never know until you try!

Interesting article, but I'm not entirely sure how I feel about his lack of investment in Downtown Old Brooklyn over the years.

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Business owner Jack Amburgey gets creative to keep his Old Brooklyn storefronts filled

By Susan Ketchum, Sun News

March 21, 2010, 8:41AM

 

Jack Amburgey, of Independence, has a couple of unusual businesses at his Pearl Road shopping strip, including a discount paint store. Jack Amburgey has been a fixture in Old Brooklyn since 1966.

 

The Independence resident, 78, has owned a variety of businesses through the years, but these days he can usually be seen, wearing his favorite cowboy hats, in a section of storefronts he owns along Pearl Road.

 

Read more at http://blog.cleveland.com/parmasunpost/2010/03/business_owner_jack_amburgey_g.html

This was a press release, so I think it is ok to post the entire article, sorry if it isn't. 

 

They inked a 5 year deal for 5 meg and 5 meg down N band system to provide free WIRELESS access to the community.  Great job to Mr. Kelly for making this happen.  They have an ambitious launch date of Sept 1. to tie in with the new school year. 

 

Old Brooklyn Neighborhood to be home to pilot program free wireless network

 

Councilman Kevin J. Kelley, in coordination with the Jackson Administration, is preparing to launch a neighborhood wireless broadband network in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn community, which will be Ward 13 starting January 4, 2010.  The neighborhood wireless network will serve as a pilot program under the City of Cleveland’s Digital City of Choice Citywide IT Strategic Plan.

 

Councilman Kelley, recognizing the importance of wireless access to the forward progress of the Old Brooklyn community and the City, worked with the Administration to bring this pilot program to his Ward.  Once successfully built, the wireless network will be available and easily accessible to anyone who lives, works or conducts business in Old Brooklyn for free.

 

“Providing high-speed broadband internet access will greatly improve the quality of life for citizens of the City of Cleveland, encourage economic development and promote greater efficiency and cooperation in providing government services,” said Councilman Kelley.  “Furthermore, it will position our children for success and provide a competitive advantage to students and employers trying to compete in today’s market.”

 

The City is currently in the process of seeking proposals in order to deploy a Neighborhood Wireless Mesh Broadband Internet Network that will support the City of Cleveland’s Municipal Wireless Network Strategy for creating a stronger Digital Community of Choice for all Clevelanders.  The City’s partner in this project will need to design, construct, maintain, repair and be able to upgrade a wireless mesh broadband infrastructure.  The City hopes to learn from this pilot project so that the same free wireless access can eventually be provided to all Clevelanders.

 

“The opportunities related to wireless access range from the ability to compete in this knowledge-based economy to an increased ability to communicate for all ages to the ability to attract progressive companies that will in turn create a positive economic impact and thereby improve the quality of life in our community,” said Councilman Kelley.  “I am excited to provide Old Brooklyn with such opportunities.”

 

http://www.clevelandcitycouncil.org/Home/News/OldBrooklynNeighborhoodfreewirelessnetwork/tabid/809/Default.aspx

Stripping mining in Old Brooklyn.  Got this email last week, thought I would post it:

 

Thanks to Ellen O'Neill and Mary Ann Jannazo for making me aware that an application for mineral mining between Sky Lane and Bradley Road is pending with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

 

The Deadline for sending letters of objection and requests for a public hearing is MARCH 31.

 

I have talked to Councilman Brancatelli and he has put in an objection.  he will formally object at this Monday March 22 Council Meeting so that the law department will take the objection forward.

 

Ty Inc. of Independence Ohio has applied for Mineral Mining Permit [#10428] to strip mine 8.5 acres along Sky Lane and Bradley Roads. If this permit is granted it will set a precedent for other vacant land in our community.

 

I called the ODNR and found out some additional information.  When I talked to Councilman Brancatelli, he told me he has has requested a public hearing but letters of objection, concerns, and requests for a public hearing will help.

 

Here is my blog post with more details about the application.

http://tinyurl.com/ykrcxkr

 

Here is the address for sending letters. remember the deadline is MARCH 31.

Chief John Husted

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Mineral Resources Management

2045 Morse Road,  Building H3

Columbus, OH 43229-6693

 

Please take action today.

 

Thanks!

 

Gloria Ferris

This is going to be an excellent event.

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Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes

 

Date and Time: May 22, 2010 - 12:00pm - 3:30pm

 

Location: Loew Park

3121 Oak Park Avenue, Old Brooklyn

Cleveland, OH, 44109

 

Join us for Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes on Saturday, May 22 during Cleveland Bicycle Week!

 

Participants will meet at Loew Park, 3121 Oak Park Avenue and receive a map of approximately twenty merchants and points of interest in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood.  You'll ride your bicycle with friends on your own or with a group guided by a ride leader to as many of those destinations as you wish, picking up a ticket at each to be entered into a raffle for one of many exciting prizes from neighborhood and local businesses.  The more destinations you visit, the better your chances to win!

 

Registration begins at 12 noon, with participants receiving maps of destinations and sent on their way at 12:30pm.  Merchants and volunteers will distribute tickets until 3pm and you'll make your way back to Loew Park where the raffle will occur at 3:30pm.

 

In addition to Pedal for Prizes, the Old Brooklyn neighborhood will host a large showing of restored antique bicycles in front of Ameriflag, 3307 Broadview Road and Pedal Republik bicycle polo at Loew Park at 3:00pm.  Please check the Cleveland Bicycle Week calendar for additional details.

 

The event is free and open to all.  Helmets are required, and everyone is strongly encouraged to bring a lock to secure bicycles when visiting merchants.

 

Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes is a grassroots volunteer endeavor organized by a small group of neighborhood residents and business owners.

 

http://www.clevelandbicycleweek.org/events/old-brooklyn-pedal-prizes

Stripping mining in Old Brooklyn. Got this email last week, thought I would post it:

 

Thanks to Ellen O'Neill and Mary Ann Jannazo for making me aware that an application for mineral mining between Sky Lane and Bradley Road is pending with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

 

The Deadline for sending letters of objection and requests for a public hearing is MARCH 31.

 

I have talked to Councilman Brancatelli and he has put in an objection. he will formally object at this Monday March 22 Council Meeting so that the law department will take the objection forward.

 

Ty Inc. of Independence Ohio has applied for Mineral Mining Permit [#10428] to strip mine 8.5 acres along Sky Lane and Bradley Roads. If this permit is granted it will set a precedent for other vacant land in our community.

 

I called the ODNR and found out some additional information. When I talked to Councilman Brancatelli, he told me he has has requested a public hearing but letters of objection, concerns, and requests for a public hearing will help.

 

Here is my blog post with more details about the application.

http://tinyurl.com/ykrcxkr

 

Here is the address for sending letters. remember the deadline is MARCH 31.

Chief John Husted

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Mineral Resources Management

2045 Morse Road, Building H3

Columbus, OH 43229-6693

 

Please take action today.

 

Thanks!

 

Gloria Ferris

 

As a follow-up, there's a public meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 22 for residents to be able to express their concerns about the mining PLUS landfill operation.  The time and location are still being worked out, but the meeting will most likely be held in the morning.

Cleveland City Council approves financing for a WiFi network for much of the Old Brooklyn neighborhood

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- City Councilman Kevin Kelley's self-proclaimed "Greatest Project in America" -- a publicly financed wireless broadband network that covers all of his West Side ward -- could be up and running late this summer.

 

Council approved the project by a 17-1 vote Monday night with Councilman Brian Cummins voted against the measure.

 

Cleveland expects to spend $900,000 over the next three years to build and maintain the network, which will cover 4.5 square miles of Kelley's Ward 13, which almost solely consists of the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. The ward includes about 11,000 households and 3,000 businesses.

 

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/04/cleveland_city_council_approve_4.html

Can anyone give me a state of the blocks near Biddulph and Fulton?

 

I have been considering venturing out of Tremont and renting in Old Brooklyn with intentions of buying if I like the hood after my dry run. The place I'm considering renting is near that intersection.

 

Thanks!

 

andy

AMN, I sent you a response via Facebook.  Please let me know if there's any way I can assist.

It's nice! I live on Gifford, which is the next stoplight north on  Fulton after Biddulph. The neighborhood looks sort of like Lakewood, but a bit less expensive.