911 Memorial Garden Fundraiser

This past winter, the Painesville City Fire Department obtained an artifact from ground zero. It is our desire to utilize this artifact as the centerpiece for a Memorial and Meditation Garden in front of the fire station here in Painesville. The Memorial and Meditation Garden will be for all to visit and reflect upon losses or to seek some solace. This Garden is also to pay respect to those 2,753 victims who lost their lives 10 years ago and to honor local firefighters, law enforcement and military personnel who have died while serving this community.

We have an obligation to give this artifact a permanent home so that the public can view the piece of the twin towers, which once stood as mighty examples of American strength and determination. Martin's Nursery graciously donated their services in designing the garden and now we need to move forward. Our goal is to raise approximately $7,000 in order to make this Memorial and Meditation Garden a reality.

Painesville's Party in the Park event this past weekend enabled us to raise $1,000 towards this project. We are now seeking to fulfill our remaining goal of $6,000 through donations from residents and businesses in our community. We have approximately 4 weeks to raise these funds in order to have the Memorial and Meditation Garden completed in time for the annual 9-11 Memorial ceremony and dedication on September 11, 2011.

No public funds are being utilized for this project.

We need your help to make the Memorial Garden a reality this year. No amount is too small and your generous donation will be publicly acknowledged at our 9-11 memorial ceremony and Memorial Garden dedication event through promotional announcements and prominent note in our program. Donations can either be mailed or dropped off anytime at the Fire Station located at 28 Mentor Avenue.
I welcome the opportunity to speak with you or your organization about this endeavor. Please contact Melissa Soto at 440.392.5852 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Fundraising effort

Tonight Bella Donna Salon and Spa will be hosting a fundraiser for their owner, Mary Jo. She is participating in the Lifeline Dancing Under the Stars fundraiser. For anyone who doesn't know, Mary Jo is a HUGE supporter of all things Painesville. Get out there and give back to those who give so much to this wonderful City! JT

Anybody out there?

I have been off the wire for a long time. To be honest, time and family obligations have taken over my life and with work being what it is...this took a major backseat. I would like to get things going again if possible and would like to see if there is anyone out there still interested. If so, post your opinion and let me know. I still love this town and have spent much time lately being a Painesville ambassador. I hope that there are more of us out there and hope to hear from you. JT

My Town

What a great video, this is why I like Painesville, Ohio. You may have to cut and paste the link into your browser. Enjoy it. JT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTVZN4n8gxg

Come and eat and support Painesville

Major changes are underway in Downtown Painesville. Through the Downtown Painesville Organization and the Ohio Main Street Program, we're fixing up downtown. We're improving the look of the neighborhood, promoting downtown, helping our businesses and recruiting new ones. We've got the first master plan for the neighborhood in 40 years and firmly believe Painesville's best days are ahead of us.

Please join us for breakfast on Wednesday, January 20th to get the inside scoop on revitalization efforts in Downtown Painesville. Guest Speaker Paul Volpe, President of City Architecture, will be presenting about the neighborhood master plan and our unique opportunity to embrace our historic charm and revitalize downtown. City Architecture facilitated our community-wide planning process and is widely-recognized as the preeminent urban-planning firm in Greater Cleveland.
Downtown Painesville Breakfast (with Special Guest Paul Volpe)
Wednesday, January 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Chase Bank Building, Second Floor
30 South Park Place, Painesville, OH 44077
($15 per person)

We would love to have you attend the breakfast. Please RSVP with payment by Friday, January 15 to Downtown Painesville Organization, One Victoria Place #265A, Painesville, OH 44077.

Hope to see you!

Doug

Doug Nagy
Executive Director
Downtown Painesville Organization

Resolutions

I know that I am opening the door to all the negative Nancy's but here goes. What is your New Year Resolution? Leave whatever you want, but remember that I wield the delete button if it is nasty and vulgar. Try and make an effort to keep it clean and let people know what you yourself are going to do to change 2010 in your personal life.