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Legacy Village Teams Up with Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute for Wellness in the Village
Released: 7/28/2010
Make the most of your health with a free afternoon of Wellness in the Village, presented by Legacy Village and Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute on Friday, August 20 from noon – 4 p.m. The afternoon begins at the Legacy Village Lawn with a presentation by New York Times best-selling author and Cleveland Clinic Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Michael Roizen, titled “The Cleveland ...
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Legacy Village's Premier Art Festival Returns To Cleveland With Part II
Released: 7/28/2010
Cleveland, Ohio (July 26, 2010) – Art in the Village returns to Cleveland for Part II of its signature summer show that festival goers have come to anticipate for the diverse display of quality art created by the nation’s leading artists. The artistic media represented at this new show will also include paintings, life size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics with prices ...
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City Marquee: Visit Us on the Web
Released: 7/22/2010
VISIT US ON THE WEB
& SIGN UP FOR THE
CITY NEWSLETTER
WWW.LYNDHURST-OH.COM
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Gates Mills Club Presents: Senior Carnival Charity Event
Released: 7/13/2010
Please join us for the Senior Carnival Charity Event, Presented by The Gates Mills Club. The event proceeds will benefit the Hillcrest 100 and Honors the Mayfield Heights Police & Fire Department. On Saturday July 31st from 1-5 PM there will be entertainment, food, games, bingo, raffles and fun. All food and activities just $1 each. Our location will be 6759 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, OH. Come meet our local uniformed guardians ...
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Local Candidate Forum for Candidates Running for County Council - District 11
Released: 7/13/2010
In line with the League’s mission to encourage informed and active voters, the Cleveland Hts.-University Hts. Chapter of the LWV-Cuyahoga Area and John Carroll University’s Office of Government and Community Relations are co-sponsoring a local Candidate Forum for candidates running for County Council - District 11. The Candidates Forum will be held on August 3, 2010 from 7 PM – 9 PM at the ...
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Mobile Markets Coming In July
Released: 7/12/2010
These Mobile Markets are coordinated by the Western Reserve Area on Aging for a program called the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (funded by the USDA). The program allows low income seniors to get $50 in coupons to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. We welcome Jon and Sue Taylor of Burton Floral & Garden again this year ...
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CPR Class
Released: 7/5/2010
A "Community CPR Class," will be held Monday, September 13th 2010 at 6:00 PM at the Lyndhurst Community Center, located at 1341 Parkview Drive.The Class is $25 for residents and $35 for non-residents, and includes the book. Reservations must be made by calling Clarice at (440) 442-5777. Space is limited. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ...
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Please Be Courteous: Pick Up After Your Dog
Rereleased: 6/28/2010
Please be courteous and pick up after your dog! It is important to remember that it is not only courteous, it’s the law. Lyndhurst C.O. 618.19 (c). Thank you!
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From The Building Department: Request for Qualifications
Released: 6/21/2010
Request for Qualifications for professional services to execute the City of Lyndhurst Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund ("CORF") grant-funded activities for VAP-Compliant remediation work at the properties located at 5637, 5647, 5649-5651 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio (The Penguin Cleaners Remediation and Redevelopment Project). Statement of Qualifications due 4:00 PM on June 28, 2010. For full solicitation ...
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Lyndhurst CERT Team: Upcoming Summer Training Session Information
Released: 6/21/2010
We will be doing something a bit different this time around. We will conduct a "hands-on" training evolution that will be initiated by a CERT callout. What that means is we (your CERT Training Team) have set up an activity / drill / mock evolution that is designed to test us all on the skills we have been taught in all of our previous sessions. We have designed it to mimic an actual possible CERT callout situation! This training session will be ...
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Donate Blood... Win a Car!
Released: 6/17/2010
Come to donate blood June 1 - September 6 and be automatically entered for a chance to win a 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 Sedan or one of four $500 gas gift cards! Blood Drive: American Cancer Society - Relay for Life at Mayfield High School. Location: Track Field Behind School - Bus. 6116 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield. Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Blood drive is sponsored by Hillcrest Hospital. All who ...
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Type O Negative Blood Levels Drop to Critically Low Levels. Red Cross Urging Donors to Give Blood During Critical Time
Released: 6/11/2010
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Type O negative donors are needed to help prevent the fragile type O negative blood supply from reaching a crisis level. "While all blood types are needed during the critical ...
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City of Lyndhurst 2010 Concerts in the Park
Released: 6/11/2010
Saturday, July 3rd @ 7:30PM. Hillcrest Concert Band. *Held weather permitting. In the event of bad weather... the following concerts will be held in the Community Center. Wednesday, July 21st @ 7:00PM Hot Jazz 7. Wednesday, August 18th @ 7:00PM Don Wojtila Band. Don't forget to bring a blanket or chair.
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Legacy Village Welcomes First Charming Charlie To Northeast Ohio: Mega Fashion Accessory Store Known for Vibrant Colors and Innovative Style
Released: 6/6/2010
Charming Charlie, a unique fashion accessories store, will open a 10,000-square-foot store at Legacy Village in late summer. The store, the first in Northeast Ohio, will be located between to Crate & Barrel and Joseph Beth Booksellers. Known for presenting merchandise by color instead of category, the store will offer a fabulous selection of affordable fashion jewelry, handbags, belts, scarves, hair accessories, eye wear ...
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From The Mayor's Desk
Released: 5/17/2010
I hope you have been enjoying the beginning of spring and the mixed-up weather that we have all come to expect here in Northeast Ohio... As I write I am feeling confident that we can remove the snow plows and salt spreaders from the City Trucks, but Service Director Glady continues to caution me not to hold my breath... Oh well, let's just wait and see. Quite a bit has been going on in your City over the winter months ...
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From The Police Department
Released: 5/17/2010
Bicyclists and Pedestrians As outdoor activities pick up, motorists are reminded to watch for increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic, particularly at intersections and when exiting residential or business drives. Bicyclists are reminded to wear helmets and obey traffic laws. Personal Property Make it difficult for thieves. Guard personal property when out. Do not leave purses or wallets in shopping carts. When ...
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From The Fire Department
Released: 5/17/2010
Time to Replace Your Smoke Detector? Do you have a smoke detector in your home more than seven years old? Then please read the information below. Within the last few years, manufacturers of smoke detectors have improved technology to a level where the residential homeowner is now in a better position of being protected than in previous years. Residential fires account for the majority of all fire fatalities, and that ...
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From The Lyndhurst Municipal Court
Released: 5/17/2010
In May of 2000, Judge Mary Kaye Bozza officially established a Court Special Projects Fund. This fund, as per Ohio Revised Code, can be used for several purposes including, but not limited to building and renovation purposes. After nine years of funding this special account, the Court is pleased to announce the renovation of the lower level of Lyndhurst City Hall into a second Courtroom and Court offices. The ...
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From The Building Department
Released: 5/17/2010
High Grass and Blighted Properties The City of Lyndhurst Building Department has begun their yearly sweep of the city looking for high grass and blighted properties. Each year our inspectors send out notices to property owners for high grass and or weeds above eight inches. We understand that there are many valid reasons why grass and or weeds are sometimes left uncut; broken lawnmowers, personal ...
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From The Service Department
Released: 5/17/2010
Yard Waste Program In this tough economic time we ask you to do your part in helping reduce the cost of rubbish disposal. With our new rubbish program we are asking you to please participate in our new yard waste program. With spring yard clean up under way, please remember that all organic waste including, leaves, grass, hedge clipping and garden plants must be placed in paper yard waste bags (available at most ...
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From the Lyndhurst CERT Team
Released: 5/17/2010
At the recent Lyndhurst Fire & Police Department Awards Ceremony held on April 29th, your Lyndhurst CERT Team was honored by the Lyndhurst Fire Department, Cuyahoga County Board of Health and the Cuyahoga County Commissioners for our role with the H1N1 Vaccination Clinic (SELPOD) held in November 2009. The Team was given the Lyndhurst Fire Chief's Commendation Award and each individual who participated in the SELPOD were ...
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SELREC Update
Released: 5/17/2010
SELREC has been offering high quality summer programs with trained and experienced staff since 1946. Our co-ed Day Camps are located in Adrian, Greenview and Memorial. Explorer's Day Camp is offered for preschoolers, ages 3-5. Adventure Day Camp is geared for students entering grades 1-3. Discovery Day Camp is designed for students entering grades 4-6 and Teen Travel Camp (daily field trips ...
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Three New Retailers to Open at Legacy Village
AT&T, The Toy Tank and SPROUT Coming Soon

Released: 5/17/2010
Legacy Village is pleased to announce the opening of three new merchants in the months to come, including AT&T, The Toy Tank and SPROUT. They will join Outfitters, a fun, casual women’s clothing and accessories store that opened this spring. "We’re delighted to be able to add these five retailers to our customers’ shopping experience" said General Manager Marcie Gilmore. "Each new merchant reflects an element ...
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Tri-City Consortium On Aging Seeking Contractors With a Heart
Released: 5/17/2010
The Tri-City Consortium on Aging is looking for contractors who are willing to donate some of their time and skills to help one (or more) economically disadvantaged senior adults in the community with various home repairs. Your donation of time and skills can be a tax deduction, and your company may be recognized in our monthly newsletter. If you are willing to help create a more caring community for our older adults, or for ...
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From the Lyndhurst Garden Club
ReReleased: 5/17/2010
Plant pots or plant trays taking up space in your garage or patio? The Garden Club can re-use them. Please drop them off by the garage door at 5169 Thornbury. For questions please call Lyzz at (440) 461-4766. June 3rd Garden Club Meeting Thursday, June 3rd, Lyndhurst Garden Club meets at the Lyndhurst Community Center, 1341 Parkview Road, 7 PM. Master Gardener Mary Jo Minello presents ...
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Euclid Creek Watershed Update Newsletter: Spring 2010
Released: 5/17/2010
Rain Barrel Workshop - just added in South Euclid, Environmental Science for Educators: Promoting Watershed Stewardship Course, Stream Water Quality Monitoring Trainings Update, and more ...
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Legacy Village Free Weekend Concert Series Begins Friday, May 21st 2010
Plus, Moonlight Movies Are Back

Released: 5/12/2010
Legacy Live, the popular Legacy Village concert series, gets into full swing with more than 50 free concerts planned throughout the summer from Friday May 21 through September 26. Concert-goers will enjoy their favorite music virtually every Friday, Saturday and Sunday -- from pop and classic rock to Latin and jazz. “We really enjoy seeing the center’s green become a gathering place each weekend for couples ...
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2010 City of Lyndhurst Pool Pass Sales
Released: 4/28/2010
Passes go on sale Tuesday, May 4th 2010 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Lyndhurst City Hall. If you purchased a swim pass for 2009, we will be using the same picture for this year's pass. Therefore, everyone is not required to be here to buy a pool pass. For those purchasing 2010 pool passes, and did not buy a pass in 2009, everyone included in the pool pass will need to be here for a photo. This year's swim pass ...
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Cleveland Restoration Society Presents the Heritage Home Program: Excellent Terms for Home Improvement Loans
Released: 4/21/2010
The City of Lyndhurst has partnered with the Cleveland Restoration Society to offer low-interest home repair and renovation loans for homeowners of properties built before 1961. Our Heritage Home Program(SM) has a fixed interest rate of 3.5% for 7-10 years and is financed through KeyBank. Homeowners can use the Heritage Home Program financing services for a large variety of home maintenance and improvement ...
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Cleveland Restoration Society: Window Replacement Is Not Always Necessary
Released: 4/21/2010
When prioritizing their list of home improvement projects, many homeowners consider switching out their original windows with vinyl replacements. Before you dig into your savings or head to the bank to apply for financing, take time to consider how you can save money by simply repairing and restoring your original windows. Here are a few facts: Repair is cheaper than replacement. Repairing original windows and ...
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Consumer Energy Tax Credit Information
Released: 4/19/2010
Energy efficiency incentives for upgrades to existing homes are now available for 2009 and 2010. These tax incentives have been enhanced and extended through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009. The financial cap for these incentives, which cover existing home envelope improvements, as well as heating, cooling and water heating equipment, is $1,500. These incentives are calculated ...
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Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund - Deadline September 30th 2010
Released: 4/19/2010
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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From The Building Department: Recreational Vehicles Ordinance Amendment
Released: 4/12/2010
At its council meeting held Monday, April 5, 2010, council adopted Ordinance No. 2009-63 (Amended). This ordinance amended the existing ordinance regulating recreational vehicles. If you are a recreational vehicle owner, you will need to familiarize yourself with the changes as follows: Parking of Recreational Vehicles: Regulations 1. Recreational equipment with the exception of motor homes may only be parked on ...
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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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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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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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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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"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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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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