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June 3, 2010

Invitation to Open House at Converted Double at 1305 West 105 Street

It may be sold, but we still want our friends and neighbors to have the opportunity to see the stunning transformation of the long time vacant, out-dated two family home at 1305 West 105 Street into a spectacular, spacious single family, owner-occupied residence.   You are cordially invited to drop by on Tuesday, June 8th from 5 - 7 PM to get a quick look at this unique project of your community development corporation, Cudell Improvement, Inc.  Purchased from the city of Cleveland through the HUD Good Neighbor Program, the home has been fully renovated from top to bottom including basement waterproofing.  All green building elements have been incorporated into the redevelopment.  Vacant and abandoned for more than five years, Cudell Improvement, Inc. converted the structure from a traditional Cleveland double into a stunning single with a first floor bedroom, and second floor master suite with fireplace, sitting room and laundry.

Congratulations to the Shakarian/Kvidera Family

A sweet new baby girl is the newest resident of the Cudell community. Rose Caroline, born in May to Cudell Improvement, Inc. Past President Melanie Shakarian and her husband Peter Kvidera, is enjoying life in the neighborhood.

For the Best in Lighting Fixtures at Discount Prices, Visit Lights Out! at 12600 Berea Road

Hinkley Lighting, a high end manufacturer and importer of quality lighting fixtures, operates a wonderful discount outlet at 12600 Berea Road where shoppers can find spectacular bargains for lighting needs.  All the fixtures for 1305 West 105 were donated by Rick Wiedemer of Hinkley Lighting.  Thanks, Rick.  You help us do the best work.

Mega Money Machine Once Again at Clifton Arts & Musicfest 

Always a popular attraction, the Mega Money Machine offers festival goers a chance to win prizes without having to spend any money.  What a deal!  So be sure and stop by the Mega Money Machine after visiting all the artists and Clifton Boulevard businesses on Saturday, June 19th from 10 AM - 6 PM on wonderful, walkable Clifton Boulevard.

Virginia Marti Students Designing Website for The Edge

Known far and wide as a live entertainment district, The Edge will get a "branding" boost when the new website is launched later this summer.  The businesses on Detroit, Clifton, Madison and Franklin that abut West 117th Street (The Edge of Cleveland and The Edge of Lakewood - get it?) are grateful to Virginia Marti College of Art & Design for allowing their students to work on the web design.  The Edge district is also a mecca for fashion and home design with VMCAD as well as vintage clothing and fashion fabrics.  Look for the site soon.

A Window Repair Workshop 

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Cleveland Restoration Society are sponsoring a Window Repair Workshop on Saturday, June 12 from 9 AM - Noon at 2074 West Market Street, Akron.  Join preservation carpenter Bill Hoose as he teaches you how to repair your old windows.  Nominal cost.  RSVP by June 4 to Sara Hobbs 216.436.3108 or shobbs@clevelandrestoration.org.  Save those good wood windows!

ENHANCE CLIFTON

Want to learn all about plans for streetscape improvements and RTA services on Clifton Boulevard?  Then go to www.EnhanceClifton.com to get all the latest plans and updates.

Edgewater Park Friendraiser

Friends of Edgewater State Park are sponsoring the Friendraiser on Saturday, June 5th at the Upper Edgewater Park Pavilion West from 11am - 2 pm.  There will be hot dogs and veggie dogs, cornhole and Friends of Edgewater State Park t-shirts for sale.  $10 donation is suggested.  For more info contact Mandy at m_metcalf@hot.mail.com or 216.570.5961. 

Dog Days of Summer Community Event

Charter One Bank at 11623 Clifton Boulevard is hosting the Dog Days of Summer Community Event with food, beverages and the Rover Mobile Adoption Center on Friday, June 4 from 11 am - 1 pm.  Stop by to join the fun.

Living on the West Edge

The West 110 - West 117 Street (Clifton to Madison) Block Watch  now has a new name, "Living on the West Edge."  The Block Club, organized with the assistance of Cudell Improvement, Inc. staffer, Birgit Hilliard (SAFE-16), meets the first Tuesday of the month during the summer in front of St. Rose Church  The group focuses on safety issues, community projects such as planting street trees and neighborhood events like block parties.  This Fall, the group will take cookies to the First District Police and 9-1-1 Dispatch as a thank you for a job well done (this will be the fifth year they have done so).  Neighborhoods with block watches and involved stakeholders are safer places to live, so please join the group if you haven't yet.  Call Fran Woodland of West 114th if you have questions.  Her number is 216.227.8049.