I'm concerned about Volney's closing. Will it become an abondoned - new - building in what once was one of the city's prime neighborhoods? What a shame and a waste. The original building, which is still fondly remembered by residents in the area, was far mre appealing to the eye than the chain-linked cold sterile abomination that replaced it. All it needed was razor wire to complete the look. Now will Schenley with be graced with an abondoned hulk? Goood job and a great demonstration of planning foresight and vision. What ever happened to doing one's homework and fiscal responsibility? How much again is the superintendent paid annually?
For God's sake let's not get greedy! Storms brew ahead. I think Mayor Sammarone, and finance director Bozanich are spot-on wanting to to increase demolitions of vacant houses, and remain focused on the capital-improvements. Including paving. Calm down.
The site on Rt 422 is offensive in many ways. It now dominates the stretch of highway smack next to a gorgeous piece of property in Coitsville that is home to Purple Cat. For those who have delighted at the development and use of this beautiful piece of land, it is disappoining to heartbreaking to see this drill site.
It is "way out" in Coitsville, but for those who live there, the drill activity breaks the peace and silence in the night and reminds worry about a potential "BP" unplanned mistake that can happen. It is simply not fair that property owners and townships have no say in these matters.
The one question that is being drowned with testimonial statements of "there has never been" and "safety precautions of" is "If and when something does happen that destoys the quality of life and property value of land owners, what provisions will be made in reparation?"
By now, if we had a smart and responsible body of elected and appointed legislators/administrators, you would think accountability would be built into any action of an industry that creates a potential environmental threat. Why is it that we still don't know the wisdom of considering "the 10th generation" in everything we do?
Alright. Would someone please explain to me why we have to solicit volunteers to come into a neighborhood other than our own to show (some of) the residents of this blighted neighborhood how other neighborhoods do it? Keep our neighborhoods from falling into this mess that is. It has to do with taking responsibility for where we live -- whether it is a place we own OR rent. My landlords never raised our rent because we improved their property as we maintained it -- because while there, it was our home. It also has to do with stewardship and civility and respect for our neighbors and ourselves. We cut the grass in the empty lot next door. We sweep our side walks. We do not empty our car of trash until we get home. AND if someone dumps in our yard, we pick it up. We are not able to afford to paint our house -- but we still wash our windows and trim the walk up to the front door. We don't HAVE a weed whacker. We do this by hand. We plant a garden because it is cheaper during the growing season than buying all of our produce at a store. It is called self-sufficiency. When did all of this become the city's responsibility? These residents are not indentured to the city. This is THEIR neighborhood. Yes, I remember when it was truly a beautiful section of this town. I imagine that as new people moved into the neighborhood they got that. Why did the majority not keep it that way? Did they think the people who moved away would come back and do it for them? Opps! That is exactly what this "plea" is asking for isn't it? I'm sorry. I simply feel that people of adult age should wake up to the fact that it is not the responsibility of someone else to clean THEIR space. If they want it to be a pretty place for their children then ...
We got our second dog to accompany our aging dog ... made him 5 years younger having someone to play with! When he passed away it was so much easier for us to still have a "dear doggy" to love and spoil. Save a beautiful animal from an unfair fate and please adopt from the pound.
Mat For God's sake! or rather, for Chance's sake, his young life was not simply thrown away through euthenasia. He was rescued and is now going to live with people who are actually capable of loving him the way this innocent deserves. I know they are the ones who will reap the benefit from opening their home and their hearts. You cold, small man have no clue to the possibility of such a great exchange of gifts. My sympathies to you. Cudos to Chance.
Bravo! Hospitals, retirement communities, schools, and restaurants should all be participating in this due-diligence. Processed foods are not only lacking in nutritional value, the chemicals used in the process can be harmful over time. As institutions of health, well-being, education, and nutritional 'expertise" begin to walk the talk, perhaps the next generation will not be nutritionally illiterate and not be cursed with obesity and it's related problems. BTW -- iceburg lettuce: fiber, water, little to no nutritional value. $10 for a nice big bowl of that stuff at you favorite restaurant. Shameful.
Youngstown school board approves Hathorn's restructuring plan
I'm concerned about Volney's closing. Will it become an abondoned - new - building in what once was one of the city's prime neighborhoods? What a shame and a waste. The original building, which is still fondly remembered by residents in the area, was far mre appealing to the eye than the chain-linked cold sterile abomination that replaced it. All it needed was razor wire to complete the look. Now will Schenley with be graced with an abondoned hulk? Goood job and a great demonstration of planning foresight and vision. What ever happened to doing one's homework and fiscal responsibility? How much again is the superintendent paid annually?
March 13, 2013 at 8:04 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Arab-American Festival takes stage Saturday
What time(s)?
September 20, 2012 at 10:09 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown finance director: Surplus could be near $1M
For God's sake let's not get greedy! Storms brew ahead. I think Mayor Sammarone, and finance director Bozanich are spot-on wanting to to increase demolitions of vacant houses,
and remain focused on the capital-improvements. Including paving. Calm down.
December 31, 2011 at 9:57 a.m. permalink suggest removal
ODNR expert hears Coitsville’s concerns over well
The site on Rt 422 is offensive in many ways. It now dominates the stretch of highway smack next to a gorgeous piece of property in Coitsville that is home to Purple Cat. For those who have delighted at the development and use of this beautiful piece of land, it is disappoining to heartbreaking to see this drill site.
It is "way out" in Coitsville, but for those who live there, the drill activity breaks the peace and silence in the night and reminds worry about a potential "BP" unplanned mistake that can happen. It is simply not fair that property owners and townships have no say in these matters.
The one question that is being drowned with testimonial statements of "there has never been" and "safety precautions of" is "If and when something does happen that destoys the quality of life and property value of land owners, what provisions will be made in reparation?"
By now, if we had a smart and responsible body of elected and appointed legislators/administrators, you would think accountability would be built into any action of an industry that creates a potential environmental threat. Why is it that we still don't know the wisdom of considering "the 10th generation" in everything we do?
November 26, 2011 at 9:46 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Citizens seek to clean up South Side
I wish you well.
August 18, 2011 at 12:54 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Citizens seek to clean up South Side
Alright. Would someone please explain to me why we have to solicit volunteers to come into a neighborhood other than our own to show (some of) the residents of this blighted neighborhood how other neighborhoods do it? Keep our neighborhoods from falling into this mess that is. It has to do with taking responsibility for where we live -- whether it is a place we own OR rent. My landlords never raised our rent because we improved their property as we maintained it -- because while there, it was our home. It also has to do with stewardship and civility and respect for our neighbors and ourselves. We cut the grass in the empty lot next door. We sweep our side walks. We do not empty our car of trash until we get home. AND if someone dumps in our yard, we pick it up. We are not able to afford to paint our house -- but we still wash our windows and trim the walk up to the front door. We don't HAVE a weed whacker. We do this by hand. We plant a garden because it is cheaper during the growing season than buying all of our produce at a store. It is called self-sufficiency. When did all of this become the city's responsibility? These residents are not indentured to the city. This is THEIR neighborhood. Yes, I remember when it was truly a beautiful section of this town. I imagine that as new people moved into the neighborhood they got that. Why did the majority not keep it that way? Did they think the people who moved away would come back and do it for them? Opps! That is exactly what this "plea" is asking for isn't it? I'm sorry. I simply feel that people of adult age should wake up to the fact that it is not the responsibility of someone else to clean THEIR space. If they want it to be a pretty place for their children then ...
August 18, 2011 at 10:50 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Mahoning Dog Pound conducts adopt-a-thon
We got our second dog to accompany our aging dog ... made him 5 years younger having someone to play with! When he passed away it was so much easier for us to still have a "dear doggy" to love and spoil. Save a beautiful animal from an unfair fate and please adopt from the pound.
August 1, 2011 at 7:14 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Sister Jane Marie Kudlacz retiring as Mooney principal
Not enough people knew of the Many talents this woman has. What a skill set. But as always, done quietly and behind the scenes. Big shoes to fill.
June 7, 2011 at 5:10 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Burned, abused dog leaves hospital with new owners
Mat For God's sake! or rather, for Chance's sake, his young life was not simply thrown away through euthenasia. He was rescued and is now going to live with people who are actually capable of loving him the way this innocent deserves. I know they are the ones who will reap the benefit from opening their home and their hearts. You cold, small man have no clue to the possibility of such a great exchange of gifts. My sympathies to you. Cudos to Chance.
May 22, 2011 at 10:41 a.m. permalink suggest removal
St. E’s plans farmers markets in Youngstown, Boardman
Bravo! Hospitals, retirement communities, schools, and restaurants should all be participating in this due-diligence. Processed foods are not only lacking in nutritional value, the chemicals used in the process can be harmful over time. As institutions of health, well-being, education, and nutritional 'expertise" begin to walk the talk, perhaps the next generation will not be nutritionally illiterate and not be cursed with obesity and it's related problems. BTW -- iceburg lettuce: fiber, water, little to no nutritional value. $10 for a nice big bowl of that stuff at you favorite restaurant. Shameful.
May 22, 2011 at 10:22 a.m. permalink suggest removal