Cudell Improvement, Inc. Serving the Edgewater / Cudell Neighborhoods
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November 9, 2009

Just Jazzin'3 on Wednesday, November 11 at The Brothers Lounge

If you joined Cudell members and friends for Just Jazzin' 1 or 2, you won't want to miss Just Jazzin'3 on Wednesday, November, 11, 2009 from 5 - 7:30 PM at the Brothers Lounge, 11609 Detroit Avenue.  Fabulous venue, great drinks and appetizers and the lively sounds of Roberto Occasio's Latin Jazz Project.  Tickets are $35 each for this 35th Anniversary fundraiser.  Secure parking in the St. Rose of Lima Church parking lot.  Look for the uniformed officers to help with parking directions.  Call 216.228.4383 for info.

Colorful Historic District Panels Enliven RTA Bus Shelters in Lorain Station Historic District

Lorain Station Historic District's historical images now enliven the six bus shelters in the District, thanks to colorful designs by David Meeker, designer with Carl Lillis & Associates. The panels depict various images from the growth and development of the Lorain Station Historic District - a local and national register landmark district.  The panels have been in the works for some time now by Cudell Improvement but the wait was worth it.  The panels complement the historical landmark signage (another Cudell Improvement, Inc. project) in front of USBank on the northeast corner of West 98th and Lorain Avenue.

Clifton Boulevard/West Boulevard Historic District Design Review Committee Looking for Membership Nominees

If you are an individual with historic preservation, architectural, engineering, construction and/or design skills, the Historic District Design Review Committee invites your nomination.  Committee members are appointed by the City, serve without pay and need to be available twice monthly on the second and fourth Mondays at noon for about two hours.   Email your curriculum vitae to anita@cudell.com for consideration by the Committee.

Access Your Benefits

Many older adults in our community struggle to pay for medicines, utilities, health care, food and other vital services.  If you are 55 or better (18 and older with disabilities), with limited income take the Benefits Eligibility Survey.  It's a fast, no-cost and confidential way to find out which benefit programs you may already be eligible to  receive.  To be referred to a Benefits Ambassador, dial 2-1-1 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

Citizens Participation Meetings Need Your Input

Mayor Jackson invites you to participate in the upcoming Citizen Participation 2010 community meetings.  These meetings focus on next year's spending of Community Development Block Grant funds.  Let your voice be heard.  Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 6 - 8 PM at Lutheran Hospital's Learning Center, West 28th and Franklin Avenue.  Free parking provided.  Call 216.664.2869 with any questions. 

Point Building Under Construction

The Point Building, 10025 Lorain Avenue, has been under renovation for about four weeks. Cudell Improvement, Inc. purchased the building with the goal of providing a more pleasing entrance to the Lorain Station Historic  when travelling east on Lorain Avenue.  Earlier this year, the two billboards that had stood atop the building for more than 50 years were removed.  VIP Restoration was chosen to clean and tuckpoint the masonry and install new windows.  ARKRA Roofing is installing a new roof and repairing the original skylight that floods the second floor with natural light.  The interior will be renovated over the winter.  The building is for sale to a professional who wants to work on Floor One and live on Floor Two.  Great office and living space!  Contact Anita at anita@cudell .com for information on purchace.

Mark your calendar for the Candy Cane Cruise on Saturday, December 5th from 3 - 6 PM on Clifton Boulevard.  By visiting participating merchants, shoppers will have a chance to win the $150 cash prize.  See the ice carver, listen to the calliope, get special treats from local merchants, enjoy holiday music, shop locally.  But best of all, see all the crazy rag top owners cruising Clifton Boulevard with their tops down and their convertibles decorated for the holidays!