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City Marquee: Beauty And The Beast
Released: 3/19/2010
DISNEY’S BEAUTY
AND THE BEAST
BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 26TH, 27TH & 28TH
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Ladies of Lyndhurst 6th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon
to Benefit the American Cancer Society

Rereleased: 3/18/2010
On Saturday March 27th, the Ladies of Lyndhurst will present their Sixth Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, a benefit for the American Cancer Society. We sincerely hope you will consider joining us for this fun filled event. Gentlemen, please tell your wives, daughters and mothers, heck buy them a ticket!!! Ladies, before life gets even more hectic with Holidays and spring break take a little time for YOU; and ...
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Moratorium Announced On Outside, Overnight Parking of Commercial Vehicles
Rereleased: 3/16/2010
Effective this date, March 16, 2010, I, Mayor Joseph M. Cicero, Jr., do hereby declare a sixty (60) day moratorium on the enforcement of outside, overnight parking of commercial vehicles, as stipulated in the Codified Ordinances, Section 1160.04 (a) (2). This moratorium will be in effect for sixty (60) days from the date as stated herein, in order to provide a reasonable period of time for City Council and the Board ...
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From The Lyndhurst Garden Club
Rereleased: 3/16/2010
Thursday, April 1st 2010. The Lyndhurst Garden Club meets at the Lyndhurst Community Center, 1341 Parkview Road at 7:00 PM. Speaker is Sue Gold, Master Gardener. Topic: "Location, Location, Location – What you need to consider before you plant". Program is Free and reservations are not required. Come and grow with us! (440) 442-5447.
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City Marquee: Harvest for Hunger
Released: 3/15/2010
HARVEST FOR HUNGER
MONTH OF MARCH
DROP OFF SITE
CITY HALL
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Rain Garden Plant Kits For Sale
Rereleased: 3/13/2010
A rain garden is an attractive, landscaped area planted with perennial native plants which don't mind getting wet feet. which are designed to capture and filter storm water runoff from impervious surfaces around the home, such as rooftops and driveways. The benefits of rain gardens are multiple and include the ability to perform the following functions: Help keep water clean by filtering storm water runoff before it enters ...
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From The Building Department: EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Released: 3/10/2010
We have been informed by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health that the new EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) goes into effect on April 22, 2010. This federal law will require contractors performing renovation, repairs and painting projects in homes, child care facilities or schools built before 1978 to be certified by the EPA in lead safe work practices to prevent lead contamination. Effective April 22, 2010 ...
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Representative From Marcia L. Fudge's Office to be Available for Questions
Rereleased: 3/4/2010
A representative from the office of Marcia L. Fudge will be available to answer any questions you may have on Tuesday, March 23rd from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lyndhurst Community Center.
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From The Lyndhurst Garden Club
Rereleased: 3/2/2010
The Lyndhurst Garden Club was founded in June 1937. We meet at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of every month, (except January, July, and August) at the Lyndhurst Community Center. Guests and prospective members are welcome at our meeting on March 4 2010, when Shawn Belt from Cleveland Botanical Gardens will give a presentation about the Green Corps. What else does the Garden Club do ...
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From The Building Department: Important Notice
Released: 2/22/2010
Effective February 17, 2010, all electrical work requiring a permit, shall be obtained by a licensed and registered electrical contractor with the City of Lyndhurst. Homeowner permits for electrical work will not be issued.
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Community Shredding Day: Join Us!
Released: 2/5/2010
Join us for Community Shredding Day on Saturday, May 1st 2010 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM in the City Hall Parking Lot. Please be sure to bring proof of residency.
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City of Lyndhurst Website Conversion Now Complete
Released: 2/1/2010
Dear Neighbors: I am happy to announce that as of today, Monday, February 1, 2010, the City of Lyndhurst website conversion is now complete. With the exception of the Swimming Pool section, which we will be converting shortly before the pools open again later this year, all of the resources from our old site have been converted and are now available in the new site. It is my hope that you will not only find the ...
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From The Police Department
Released: 2/1/2010
Winter Do's and Don'ts: As snow lovers enjoy skiing and sun worshippers count the days until Spring, here are some Winter Do's and Don'ts to help you stay safe and in compliance with the law: DO clear snow from sidewalks to keep them passable. DO keep fire hydrants clear of snow. DO NOT push snow onto your neighbor's property or into the street. DO NOT pile snow higher than three feet or closer than three feet ...
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From The Fire Department
Released: 2/1/2010
Focus on Fire Safety: Heating Fire Safety: The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities has caused many Americans to search for alternative home heating sources such as wood burning stoves, space heaters, and fireplaces. Heating is one of the leading causes of residential fires. Over one-quarter of these fires result from improper maintenance of equipment, specifically the failure to clean the equipment ...
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From The Lyndhurst Municipal Court
Released: 2/1/2010
Judge Mary Kaye Bozza proudly announces that remodeling construction will soon begin in the lower level of the Lyndhurst City Hall to provide additional Court space. This project will not cost any additional monies to the City of Lyndhurst, the cities in the jurisdiction or the residents. We anticipate using the new space for Jury Trials, Probation Violation hearings, Temporary/Criminal Protection Order hearings ...
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From The Building Department
Released: 2/1/2010
Emergency Generators: Many persons have opted to purchase emergency generators for home use. In a power outage, emergency generators can be a highly effective resource to maintain critical electrical systems. However, if not installed properly, that being in accordance with Article 700 of the National Electrical Code, they can cause a dangerous condition. There are basically two types of generators ...
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From The Service Department
Released: 2/1/2010
With spring yard clean up just around the corner remember that all organic waste including, leaves, grass, hedge clippings and garden plants must be placed in paper yard waste bags and placed on the treelawn not closer than 3 feet from the rubbish and recycling carts. Yard waste bags are available at most retail outlets. Large branches over 4 feet long up to a maximum of 6 inches in diameter should ...
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From The Community Center
Released: 2/1/2010
Are you planning to celebrate a special event in 2010? If so, call us, and we will set up a time for you to tour our wonderful Community Center and to discuss your plans in more detail. Please keep in mind that the months of May and June are particularly busy. Get Involved: Do you have "a little" extra time and an interest in becoming more involved? Why not consider joining one of the many clubs and organizations ...
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SELREC Update
Released: 2/1/2010
Back in December of 2009, you received your SELREC Winter 2010 brochure in the mail. Or, you may have perused our 500+ classes on line at www.selrec.net. Most of SELREC's classes are conveniently located in the SEL City School District and most of the rest are held in the Hillcrest area, just minutes from home, school or work. SELREC offers quality programs and classes at fair prices for you, your family ...
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Tri-City Consortium On Aging Updates
Released: 2/1/2010
Tri-City Consortium on Aging Annual Trip Preview Show: Wednesday January 27, 2010 from 1:30-3:30 at the Lyndhurst Community Center. Volunteers Needed: Tri-City Consortium on Aging is in need of youth and young adults who can do light snow shoveling (steps and walkways) on “as needed” basis for older individuals in ...
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SELREC Seniors Club Newsletter: January - July 2010
Released: 2/1/2010
We've Got A Great Year Ahead! Fun and friendship -- that's our recipe for pure enjoyment for Club members on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyndhurst Community Center. Please keep this meeting schedule somewhere handy (on your fridge?) or mark your calendars now. Enjoy our great lineup of lively singers and musicians, interesting speakers, and game nights, too. And don't forget -- save ...
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Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund - Deadline March 31st
Released: 1/25/2010
Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund of The Cleveland Foundation. For Further Information Contact: Joan Cern, Donor Relations, (216) 615-7145. For Additional Information: (216) 691-2291. The Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund of The Cleveland Foundation, which was created by The Legacy Village Partners LLC to support philanthropic and other charitable purposes in Lyndhurst, its contiguous ...
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Euclid Creek Watershed Update Newsletter: Winter 2009
Released: 1/4/2010
Students Install Bioswale to Help Clean Euclid Creek, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Funding Announced, Beachwood Leading the County in Recycling Efforts, Collinwood High School Receives Grant to Expand Watershed Education, Euclid Creek Watershed Stewards Sweep Awards at SWCD Annual Meeting ...
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City of Lyndhurst Website Turns Over a New Leaf in 2010
Released: 1/1/2010
Dear Neighbors: It is with great pleasure that I announce to you the complete redesign of the City of Lyndhurst, Ohio website on this very 1st day of 2010. The decision to redesign the city website was made back in mid 2009 and the site has been taking shape since that time. It is my hope that many of you will find that we have listened to your feedback, and have strived to create a clean, cohesive, and aesthetically ...
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Residents And Businesses Are Provided The Following Free Online Services Through R.I.T.A. Website
Released: 11/3/2009
REGIONAL INCOME TAX AGENCY (R.I.T.A.): www.ritaohio.com. R.I.T.A. E-File: A quick, easy and secure way to file your municipal income taxes online with R.I.T.A. INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING FEATURES: 1. A simple step-by-step calculation of taxes or refunds. 2. Ability to file even if you moved in 2008. 3. Electronic transfer of refunds into checking or savings. Pay by credit card or ACH (electronic debit of checking ...
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Learn About All Affordable Health Insurance Options from a Neutral and Free Source:
bWell Informed

Released: 10/27/2009
bWell-Informed, a local Cleveland company with regional and national scope, provides a useful learning experience online to find affordable health insurance options. bWell-informed is NOT paid by the health insurance carriers and they bring a personalized and analytic method to simplifying health insurance purchasing, whether for a short term policy as a COBRA ...
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City of Lyndhurst Rated 14th Best Locale in the Nation for Retirement
Released: 7/13/2009
Neighborhood: Richmond Road / Cedar Road. Scout's Retirement Score: 84 of 100 (Very Good). Median House Value: $192,900. This Richmond Road and Cedar Road area, in this beautiful all-American town east of Cleveland, is a quiet, walkable neighborhood full of sophisticated, educated seniors and two magnificent country clubs, the Mayfield and the Acacia. By national standards ...
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What is a Watershed?
Released: 6/16/2009
Watersheds are the places we call home, where we work and where we play. What you and others do within your watershed impacts the quality and quantity of water and other natural resources. Healthy watersheds are not only vital for a healthy environment, but also for a healthy economy. Water from all rivers and streams in Cuyahoga County flow into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is not only the source of our drinking ...
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H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) Virus Information
Released: 5/7/2009
This information brought to you by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, the Cleveland Department of Public Health, and the City of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Ohio is one of ten (10) U.S. states with a confirmed case of H1N1 influenza A (Swine Flu). In response, the Joint City/County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated and operating under unified ...
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Euclid Creek Watershed: Storm Water Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In
Released: 5/4/2009
What is Storm Water Runoff? Storm water runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent storm water from naturally soaking into the ground. Why is Storm Water Runoff a Problem? Storm water can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system ...
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Residents And Businesses Are Provided The Following Free Online Services Through R.I.T.A. Website
Released: 2/2/2009
REGIONAL INCOME TAX AGENCY (R.I.T.A.): www.ritaohio.com. R.I.T.A. E-File: A quick, easy and secure way to file your municipal income taxes online with R.I.T.A. INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING FEATURES: 1. A simple step-by-step calculation of taxes or refunds. 2. Ability to file even if you moved in 2008. 3. Electronic transfer of refunds into checking or savings. Pay by credit card or ACH (electronic debit of checking ...
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"Buzz Cuts": Send a Video Message to a Friend, Family Member, or Neighbor Serving our Country
Released: 1/29/2009
Brush High School's AVTV Productions is offering an opportunity to send a personal message from individuals in our community to a family member or friend that is serving our country either at home or in foreign lands. As our military is away from loved ones, we thought that we could video tape a family or individual in our studio. The DVDs would ...
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Euclid Creek Watershed
Released: 1/28/2009
Euclid Creek Watershed Website: For the most current information on storm water and water quality issues in the Euclid Creek Watershed please visit the Euclid Creek Watershed Website by clicking on the photo to the left. Your participation is essential to the future stewardship of this great watershed! Learn more now! About the ...
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Heritage Home Program: Excellent Terms for Home Improvement Loans
Released: 1/26/2009
The City of Lyndhurst has partnered with the Cleveland Restoration Society to offer low-interest home rehabilitation loans for homeowners of properties 50 years or older. Our Heritage Home Program(SM) has a fixed 3.5% interest rate for up to a 10 year term and is financed through KeyBank. Many types of projects qualify including interior remodels, exterior maintenance, weatherization, mechanical systems, and ...
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Dominion East Ohio Encourages You To "Get Turned On To Energy Choice" Through New Website
Released: 10/20/2008
Dominion East Ohio has launched a new website to help make the best choices in purchasing natural gas. The interactive site, which serves as a one-stop shop for gas choice information, can be accessed online at www.dominiongaschoice.com. The site's theme is, "Get Turned On To Energy Choice." Dominion East Ohio worked with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), natural gas suppliers and community organizations, to launch ...
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Lyndhurst Community Alert Notification System: Sign Up Today
Released: 7/16/2008
The City of Lyndhurst and City Watch are pleased to announce the addition of the CityWatch Alert Notification System to our Public Safety Service Program. City Officials will be able to quickly and accurately send out emergency and non-emergency message notifications to literally thousands of communication devices within minutes. Public Service & Emergency Alerts, Senior Citizen Health Checks, Weather Warnings ...
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Local Organizations Directory
Released: 2/1/2008
A list of Local Organizations which include contact names and phone numbers. This list has been added to the Lyndhurst City Website permanently and will be kept up-to-date for those of you looking for a quick directory of all Local Organizations.
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BusinessWeek Ranks Lyndhurst #28 Out of 50 Best Places to Raise Your Kids in the United States in 2007
Released: 1/1/2008
Best Places to Raise Your Kids, 2007 - Great Places to Raise Kids — for Less. Family-oriented neighborhoods with the most affordable homes and the best schools may be hiding in places you've never heard of. The 50 most kid-friendly small towns and suburbs in the U.S. -- where crime rates and cost of living are low, and schools, test scores, and cultural activities are better than most. By: Douglas MacMillan, BusinessWeek ...
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Give The Gift of Brush
Released: 5/21/2007
For almost 80 years, Charles F. Brush High School has graced our landscape, its clock tower a familiar landmark. This beautiful building is now available as a commemorative wooden piece (approximately 5 x 7 inches) made in Ohio exclusively for the Brush Band Boosters. What a special gift for a Brush alum, staff member, student or graduating senior! These commemorative buildings are available for $15 ...
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NOPEC Information
Released: 2/11/2007
The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, or NOPEC, is made up of 118 member communities, large and small, spread across eight Northeast Ohio counties. Voters in each of these communities approved the formation of NOPEC in November, 2000, by passing ordinances that authorized their local government to aggregate all utility customers within the community. The concept of NOPEC is a simple one. By banding together into one large ...
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Bike Helmet Program - Using Your Head
Released: 11/4/2006
Parents, please be sure to keep in mind the city’s Bike Helmet Program. Through our association with the Greater Cleveland Safe Kids Coalition, Lyndhurst is able to offer you Bell Helmets at our cost, $8.00. We custom fit the helmets, which are available in sizes ranging from toddler to adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to fit children under the age of two. To schedule an appointment for your fitting, call (440) 449-5011.
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What You Should Do When the Lights Go Out
Released: 6/12/2006
As the weather changes, we can always expect storms, and with them, storm-related power outages. Now is a good time to make sure you are prepared in the event that the power goes out. If your lights go out, first check for problems with the fuses or breakers in your home. Once you've determined that the problem is not inside your home, contact The Illuminating Company to report an outage. The best way to do this is to call the automated reporting line ...
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Project S.O.S. "Support our Soldiers"
Released: 8/4/2005
Project S.O.S. "Support our Soldiers" is an ongoing community effort in the city. Thanks to the generosity of many residents we have been able to collect many items and letters needed to create care packages to send to our soldiers. It is our hope that we can continue to provide much needed items and letters from home to send overseas to our soldiers fighting for our freedoms. Project S.O.S. "Support our Soldiers" is a two-fold effort ...
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Environmental and Emergency Contacts for Cuyahoga County
Released: 5/21/2005
Each year hundreds of residents contact the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District regarding a host of environmental issues. If you are one of these residents, you may find the brochure below a good resource tool. The Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District staff developed this brochure to provide a quick response to county residents. All of the agencies were contacted to determine if they were the appropriate agency. This ...
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The Hillcrest 100 Inc.
Released: 2/11/2005
The Hillcrest 100 follows the proud tradition of other clubs across the United States. The concept of the 100 Club was born in Detroit in 1952. Following the fatal shooting of a young Detroit officer, William M. Packer, the owner of an automobile dealership wrote to 100 of his friends encouraging them to donate to a fund for the fallen officer. The response was 100%. 100 clubs have subsequently been established in many ...
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