tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554847887295374842024-03-05T07:04:51.190-05:00Bay Village Green TeamBay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-81089865638440923612012-11-03T16:16:00.000-04:002012-11-03T16:16:08.250-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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is the time of year to close up our gardens for the winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year has been especially bountiful
because of an extra long growing season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We all were able to get an early start on planting and the season
continued well into fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, now is
the time to put our bed to bed for the winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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hands in that soil, weed out the old plants that have rewarded you so well,
turn the soil over and prepare it for the winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is even suggested that you leave as much
as possible of the old vegetables right in the bed for that extra composting
and nutrition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn your bed over with
the plants still in it and just think, the plants that gave so much during the
summer months will still be giving all winter long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just as we do with our home, the time has
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Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-24800313066261032162012-07-16T16:14:00.002-04:002012-07-16T16:24:04.430-04:00Magic is happening at the Community Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Have you noticed the magic
that is going on at the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Community</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Garden</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> this summer? The warm spring
weather that allowed us early planting has proven to be worthwhile. What a
surprise to walk into the garden this year and see the amazing development of
the plants. Already this season
gardeners have been enjoying the fruits of their labor with many grown
vegetables and this year’s crops seem to be the best since the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Community</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Garden</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> began. Of course the weather
has helped in that regard but let us not forget the diligent work by those of
us who have tended our plots since the opening of the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Community</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Garden</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> in 2010 by adding compost, leaf humus and working the soil
with loving hands to produce this year’s outstanding crops.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Have you paused just
inside the west gate to watch the butterflies flutter around their colorful
plants? The newly added </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Butterfly</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Garden</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> has really bloomed and is a welcoming stop for the traveling
butterflies. Just follow the colorful
dainty creatures and they will lead you to their own private oasis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">We humans also use the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Community</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Garden</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> for our own personal oasis. Some
of us like the idea of homegrown vegetables for our kitchen table. Some of us are a part of the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Bethesda</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> on the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Bay</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Church</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> group or the Village Food Project growing organic vegetables,
herbs and flowers for local needs. And
still yet some of us simply like the quiet, meditative surroundings that the
garden offers. Whatever your reason, it’s nice to remember that we all come
together inside those gates with a common interest and this summer we have all
benefited from the Community Garden in one way or another. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Writings by Robin</span></i></div>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-89227008855736116282012-04-26T13:54:00.000-04:002012-04-26T13:54:00.144-04:00See You at the Garden!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEwV4AO_moPs_GbU7_UHJWHls_Ps4of3tQIQ8_pVnAefv-pvLWDjm68o1QxBuJgb7ccxmDBMBsimy_Eb41UOA7fh4M3vdYd_xGZYxQ3s1isITo5gNCoecIVCYZdabFiK9wa2noCVS_EM/s1600/row+of+daffodils+n+lavenderLR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEwV4AO_moPs_GbU7_UHJWHls_Ps4of3tQIQ8_pVnAefv-pvLWDjm68o1QxBuJgb7ccxmDBMBsimy_Eb41UOA7fh4M3vdYd_xGZYxQ3s1isITo5gNCoecIVCYZdabFiK9wa2noCVS_EM/s200/row+of+daffodils+n+lavenderLR.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Bay Village</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Community</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Garden</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> officially opens May 1st.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The time is here to finally get excited about
getting outdoors and playing in the dirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We all have that little child inside us who is eager to run outside when
the weather is good and have some silly fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Every one of us is anxious to take a walk through the garden, check out
our plots, get our hands dirty, turn the soil and mentally map out the
placement of this year’s crops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
the 3rd year of the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Community</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Garden</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> and with each new season the garden becomes more
efficient, more enticing and visually more beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year is no different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thoughtful new ideas have helped make the
garden more organized and more enjoyable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As you walk through the garden to your little patch of soil take the
time to notice the quiet new addition of lavender tucked between the rows of
daffodils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pause a moment to take in the
fragrance of this new plant and appreciate the tranquility of the surroundings.
A simple walk through the garden can excite your senses and engage your mind to
imagine the changes that will occur in just a few short weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The time is here so bring your garden tools,
your gloves and your inner child’s imagination and get busy playing in the dirt.</span></div>
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<br />Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-61195246803680560462012-02-09T15:46:00.007-05:002012-02-09T15:56:15.266-05:00Pleasant Surprises<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6R-krlysPsoGbShjAcqMK8QIEkN5t6hT7pgGBjDE35BJGpy2MNC1g7Tso_dEz3h8jRJ4vYY5-2HAL1PhuO-HktYul3oOuTMtJlkmepx4vk6luf_XGuG42zFA6B7CrDn6wH3C_CCHDHY/s1600/green+team+mtg+002.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6R-krlysPsoGbShjAcqMK8QIEkN5t6hT7pgGBjDE35BJGpy2MNC1g7Tso_dEz3h8jRJ4vYY5-2HAL1PhuO-HktYul3oOuTMtJlkmepx4vk6luf_XGuG42zFA6B7CrDn6wH3C_CCHDHY/s320/green+team+mtg+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707240411735290338" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif][if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >This mild winter weather has been a pleasant surprise.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>No one expected a December, January and so far February quite like this.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Everyone still seems to be holding their breath wondering when the real northeast weather will arrive.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It is hard to believe that in less than 2 months on April 5th the local baseball team will begin their official season.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Still harder to believe is that the calendar says spring begins in approximately 4 weeks. Although the calendar says we still have 4 more weeks of winter we have to admit it has been a mild one. Maybe it’s time to stop holding our breath and start looking forward to the next season. Maybe we should just enjoy and appreciate the mild climate and begin to plan for warmer weather. Soon beauty will be born in that now wet ground.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A new cycle of plants will fill our garden. In fact blooming daffodils are right around the corner. Very soon the warm sun will beckon us to that patch of soil that once was and will be again a perfect square of vibrant plants and flowers. This unexpected surprise of mild weather is a good thing. Why not enjoy it? Why not embrace the calm of it? It’s time to appreciate the weather that is here now. Let us not second guess the whys of it but instead be grateful. It’s only weeks before spring officially arrives so it’s time to turn our thoughts to warmer weather and the anticipation of what spring will bring. Because springtime is always a pleasant surprise.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >2012 writings by Robin</span><br /></span>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-83122538009967432562011-10-10T11:30:00.003-04:002011-10-10T11:36:03.418-04:00Good Growing Season<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1VKjKyDPs9dKPJczuzKWlk23BBAKnHpWPvUuOlyM9OwW9w_gRLVpMIKDpPvEmsOjbCrvsWQj2cafEd2L7NKKIRkbKthH13-nSA69o-f42n3CWq_diK2wSqkhZM8sr3ZF9m5QoB26k4A/s1600/garden+gloves+4+blog.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1VKjKyDPs9dKPJczuzKWlk23BBAKnHpWPvUuOlyM9OwW9w_gRLVpMIKDpPvEmsOjbCrvsWQj2cafEd2L7NKKIRkbKthH13-nSA69o-f42n3CWq_diK2wSqkhZM8sr3ZF9m5QoB26k4A/s320/garden+gloves+4+blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661886839542576562" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We have come to the end of a good growing season. It is time to prepare our garden beds for the winter. The fruits of our labor were rewarded with a bounty of delicious vegetables, herbs and a visual assortment of beautiful flowers. The temperatures have dropped so it’s time to put the garden tools away, time to pack those garden gloves that look so wonderfully worn and served us so well away. Just seeing the garden gloves with yesterday’s dirt on them gave you a peaceful feeling, they reminded you of your time alone working the soil in your little patch of heaven. As we prepare our garden beds for the winter we can also take this time to plan next year’s crop. Remember when you would open the gate and make your way to your assigned plot you would notice other gardens with the most outstanding eye-catching plants and you would think to yourself, “I can do that”. Well now is the time to plan and research that plant and add it to your 2012 planting list. With every new idea there is an old one that still works. Don’t discount those plants that gave you that summer smile, but add a few new ones to the old standbys. The most ideal garden is one that combines neighborly ideas, a variety of vegetables, fragrant herbs and a few flowers to excite the senses. Our winter homework is just beginning, relive those summer thoughts and remember to start mentally preparing your plot for an even better 2012 summer garden. Put your garden bed to sleep for the winter, clean those garden tools and imagine all the possibilities of next year. See you in the spring! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Writings by Robin, Bay Community Gardener</span>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-61450634695226572262011-08-01T13:11:00.003-04:002011-08-01T13:17:30.922-04:00Take a Walk Through the Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4Dibzq63aJjjYorNDpR-BQprpuq_45-JWR5wj-qnstZJFi2lRtIZJtHx0CTYVNG4UE2-3W8CNJyuBVR9u6tusELYz1To85NrlLPuRghHpuZ7rokz1qKwM7vu6ihSFLJ76ZDoUrR9S6s/s1600/July+garden.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4Dibzq63aJjjYorNDpR-BQprpuq_45-JWR5wj-qnstZJFi2lRtIZJtHx0CTYVNG4UE2-3W8CNJyuBVR9u6tusELYz1To85NrlLPuRghHpuZ7rokz1qKwM7vu6ihSFLJ76ZDoUrR9S6s/s320/July+garden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635936862009231506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:'Lucida Handwriting';font-size:130%;">It is very difficult to be in a bad mood when you visit the Community Garden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>From the moment you walk through the gate you are welcomed by an assortment of plants, some of which are enjoying the peak of the season and are showing off for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Some plants tower over your head as you pass. Other plants are so full of fragrance that it catches you by surprise. You need to walk slowly to take in the full effect of what is on display.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you walk too fast you will miss that perfect little flower mixed in with all the hearty vegetables. As you look around you also can sense the tender care that was cultivated into each plot of soil. Some are more experienced than others but that is also the beauty of it, each garden has its own individual charm to offer. A good friend once called the garden “their sanctuary” and I think that is a good description.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Handwriting';font-size:130%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you haven’t been to the garden yet, take a stroll through. You won’t regret it. Escape your worries and let the Community Garden work its magic on you too. Your troubles will be lighter when you leave.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family:'Lucida Handwriting';"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Writings by Robin - a Bay community gardener</span><br /></span></span></p>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-28994932609754202132011-06-23T14:57:00.003-04:002011-06-23T15:02:50.427-04:00Summer is Here!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSvwVIbhOGbd87xrhookjSBnwL9d1cGdnQKwOT_ZqgAUw3EwzadBjt6B9vLxFb-bAgf3tZYicLs2qpn16x5LdBjb0l4YjDyquOdoT4DjLs8y3ixmpk7NsLvNZuPi48O5PGwBVgMOz2PU/s1600/community+garden+2011+009.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSvwVIbhOGbd87xrhookjSBnwL9d1cGdnQKwOT_ZqgAUw3EwzadBjt6B9vLxFb-bAgf3tZYicLs2qpn16x5LdBjb0l4YjDyquOdoT4DjLs8y3ixmpk7NsLvNZuPi48O5PGwBVgMOz2PU/s320/community+garden+2011+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621491522820853314" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;" >It seems so long since we dared venture outside without an umbrella. The rainy weather dampened our spirits for awhile but now that cloud has passed and it’s so good to feel the warmth of the sun again. Summer is all about warm days, lemonade, bike riding, ice cream cones and enjoying the outdoors. Finally, pleasant summer days are here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Thoughts of short sleeves, evening breezes and the beauty of color are upon us. The grass is greener than ever before. The trees seem fuller and blooms have sprung overnight. Garden centers have become a flurry of activity. We are all anxious to play in the sun, plant flowers, watch our vegetable gardens grow and just relish in the thought that there is no need to run and take cover. Get out your bike, garden tools or just take a leisurely walk next door to say hi to your neighbor. Get out into the warm weather, but leave the umbrella at home this time. It’s finally time to have fun in the sun. Enjoy!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Writing by Robin - a Bay Community Gardener</span><br /></span>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-5547017058820118622011-05-15T14:45:00.004-04:002011-05-15T14:55:56.239-04:00May 28th Rib Rockin' Raffle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cM8ict6_bSCGiFPY9JUGKYMggvMnOHvkt0usH97V6XVMcLPi0EBGEegzE2FrqLCdaoSWHVXMjnVy-BE-dijdpiiK7BI6g9p9HLekb3afUQbvTofTUgUhZDK0rby1nea7NRQyIzyAmus/s1600/ribs-300x225.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cM8ict6_bSCGiFPY9JUGKYMggvMnOHvkt0usH97V6XVMcLPi0EBGEegzE2FrqLCdaoSWHVXMjnVy-BE-dijdpiiK7BI6g9p9HLekb3afUQbvTofTUgUhZDK0rby1nea7NRQyIzyAmus/s320/ribs-300x225.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607016324851826930" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" >The Bay Village Green Team supports the Bay Skate & Bike Park's <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Rib Rockin' Raffle</span> and so can you!</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" ><br />This year’s event will be on Saturday, May 28th, from 5-11 PM at the Bay Lodge, 492 Bradley Road. Over 10 teams will face off to bring you the best ribs of the year! Enjoy the rib tasting and be a part of the judging. There will be celebrity judging for the best ribs, plus a People’s Choice Award , with prizes for 1st ($500), 2nd ($250), and 3rd ($100).</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" ><br />This is the second Rib Rockin’ Raffle to be held at the Bay Lodge. The event is a great evening of fun and entertainment. Live local music will be provided by Hypnotic Dog. Also featured is a silent auction with all kinds of unique packages and products from local merchants to bid on. The $50 ticket price also allows you to try your luck in the reverse raffle for a grand prize of $1000. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" ><br />The Rib Rockin’ Raffle benefits the Bay Skate & Bike Park, and is brought to you by Savannah Bar & Grill, 30676 Detroit in Westlake.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" >To purchase your tickets, enter a rib team, donate to the silent auction, or be a sponsor , contact John Underation at 330-607-2477. Tickets to attend the event are $50 each.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-90657555028071081622011-04-25T16:32:00.005-04:002011-04-25T16:48:22.817-04:00April Meeting Updates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_awrUWaKO-PbXH4tKbeM4114l5hfXDeXJKe2te8thHFw_3LILyccZQOKNKZWn4n7qf2t7KHXdTtbr1bt-RpPSB5bp5i7tFGkL83rYPKcyUclsMKi9pWOxS6q4_2z1X85Gh4rsZwfnIk/s1600/Lake+Erie+signage.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_awrUWaKO-PbXH4tKbeM4114l5hfXDeXJKe2te8thHFw_3LILyccZQOKNKZWn4n7qf2t7KHXdTtbr1bt-RpPSB5bp5i7tFGkL83rYPKcyUclsMKi9pWOxS6q4_2z1X85Gh4rsZwfnIk/s320/Lake+Erie+signage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599622006765923682" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The City is working with the County Planning Commission to craft a sustainable master plan to include a community visioning portion. Mayor Sutherland along with Paul Alsenas, Carol Thaler and Chris Alvarado from the <span style="font-style: italic;">Cuyahoga County Planning Commission</span>, were all present at the meeting. The master plan was last updated 10 years ago and is largely around land use planning. The Mayor would like to take this opportunity to update the master plan and set a vision for where the City wants to go and where the residents want to go.<span style=""> </span>There is a desire to have the master plan address a broader perspective, including how the City grows in a sustainable way, addressing everything from human capital to health and education, expanding it beyond land use and zoning.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">According to Paul Alsenas, our region leads the nation in the sustainability effort. He reviewed examples of innovation and leadership in the field that are occurring in Northeast Ohio. Carol Thaler gave a presentation and reviewed a slide with the group that showed that <span style="font-style: italic;">Environment, Culture, and Economics </span>must <span style="font-weight: bold;">all</span> be integrated to be truly sustainable.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The group then discussed how to expand the current master plan to include a sustainability vision. The Green Team is very excited to work with the City on this project.</span> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">A brief update was given on the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Bay</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Community</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Garden</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> by Bob Shields. To date, 120 plots have been spoken for with only a few remaining plots available. There has been a change in rules this year where community gardeners are being asked to provide 1-2 hours of service within the garden each month to help with general maintenance such as grass cutting and tending to common areas like the sunflower garden and pumpkin patch. So far, the response for volunteers has been incredible. Residents at <i>The Knickerbocker</i> want to get in on the gardening action as well and have requested 7, one-half plots (so, 3.5 beds)—the beds need to be raised to around 30 inches. Bob is looking for individuals or groups to help with labor and materials. If you are interested in helping out, please email Bob at: <span style="font-style: italic;">bobshields@oh.rr.com</span>. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Volunteers are needed for 2 upcoming GT events—May 5<sup>th</sup> for the Bike-to-School Safety Fair from </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">6:30-8:30 PM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> at the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Bay</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Middle School</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">. Volunteers are needed to set up the table and promote Green activities. On Saturday, May 21<sup>st</sup> the 4th Annual Waterway clean-up is planned with Bay High School <span style="font-style: italic;">Project Earth Club</span> from </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">11 AM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">-2 PM. Eryn Whistler, the Project Earth adviser, would like to expand the clean up beyond the waterways, and is looking for adult volunteers to assist the students in specific areas. Anyone interested, please contact the GT at: <span style="font-style: italic;">bayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com</span>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our next regular monthly meeting will be Tuesday, May 10 at the Bay Community House beginning at 6:30</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">. <span style=""> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Make a difference, get involved!</span></span></p>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-35533115467268447522011-04-09T13:28:00.002-04:002011-04-09T13:34:04.891-04:00SPRING, The Promise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsGTz2patFcU_QZCTPuXFcTvlqBNr_rsKeln35B1EdP_KxTfYzXgpOfCK8_tXkPC0koNdydg6NBr5JvI-izC6-kbmD6SlwfdKPsaJXESCvnK0tS2LSoURvvvN7nQzikwOVqS7L1I3NKU/s1600/Beatrix+002.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsGTz2patFcU_QZCTPuXFcTvlqBNr_rsKeln35B1EdP_KxTfYzXgpOfCK8_tXkPC0koNdydg6NBr5JvI-izC6-kbmD6SlwfdKPsaJXESCvnK0tS2LSoURvvvN7nQzikwOVqS7L1I3NKU/s320/Beatrix+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593637445808041538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;" >With spring comes a promise that better uplifting sunny days are ahead. There is no turning back the clock. We are guaranteed that temperatures will soon be going up, jackets will be coming off and a breeze of fresh air will soon be coming through the window.<span style=""> </span>The heavy feeling of winter will be just a memory. Spring is the time to refresh our way of thinking. It is time for us to make room for the possibility of new growth. Just as the earth was silent under the snow, we have been silently waiting for this time to arrive. In a way we have all been dormant, but now the time has come for us to come alive. Spring is a hopeful time of year, it is a fresh start.<span style=""> </span>This is the time to have new goals and new plans. This is the time when it feels good to break free and just breathe. Walk out into the fresh air and begin to imagine all the possibilities that spring can bring. Visualize all the colors that have been absent for all these months but will soon be in abundance.<span style=""> </span>Picture in your mind the beauty of a newly planted garden. Mother Nature has given us the next season to enjoy she has kept her promise now it’s up to us to make the most of it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Writing by Robin - a Bay Community Gardener</span>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-57375418601088542402011-03-29T14:09:00.004-04:002011-03-29T14:30:48.915-04:00March Meeting Updates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQP1CUCDY8tP2RhgXGZiEYJPVaRPGz1CtBJHXInWImRBglQpxlLY9hjN4Fq_smhnejonHR5U3twPmy-NWwsBKML9PzqxuFScJHrk968VJeqbZ52mAyrAcTyaj2mGwXMaDgetjEyF2AAI/s1600/Apr+27th+-+Rain+Barrel+Workshop+flyer+copy.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQP1CUCDY8tP2RhgXGZiEYJPVaRPGz1CtBJHXInWImRBglQpxlLY9hjN4Fq_smhnejonHR5U3twPmy-NWwsBKML9PzqxuFScJHrk968VJeqbZ52mAyrAcTyaj2mGwXMaDgetjEyF2AAI/s320/Apr+27th+-+Rain+Barrel+Workshop+flyer+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589565899396409106" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">We were joined at this month's meeting by<span style="color: green;"> </span>Amy Roskilly of the <span style="font-style: italic;">Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conversation District </span>and Suzanne Krippel and Jill Lis from the <span style="font-style: italic;">Cuyahoga County Board of Health</span> to review a grant that they have received from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to conduct a study of the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Huntington Beach</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> water shed. The goal of the study is to improve the water quality at </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Huntington Beach</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> by reducing pathogen inputs (e-coli) from the surrounding water shed (</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Porter</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Creek</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">). The contamination sources will be identified, and an action plan to address them (possibly with future grants) will be developed.<span style=""> </span>The study covers 2 years and will look at e-coli levels in the water. In the first year, the storm sewer fall outs that contribute the most contamination will be identified and samples will be taken, particularly when it rains. The </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">University</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> of </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Toledo</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> will be doing an in-depth study of the samples. In the second year, the surface water where there are a lot of impervious surfaces will be sampled. The results of the study will be published under the Great Lakes Accountability Systems (GLAS). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> Amy and Suzanne are also involved in the education of residents around storm water management. There are simple steps that individuals can take to reduce storm water run off, including rain barrels <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(make one at our upcoming workshop)</span></span>, rain gardens, reduce impervious surfaces on driveways, wash your car on the lawn, plant trees, etc.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> After the presentation, the Green Team discussed the fact that there is a volume problem with storm water, even without the contamination. Case in point—the significant flooding that occurred on </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Porter</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Creek</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> in February and early March. The development that replaces trees and soil with impervious surfaces (concrete) is a large contributor to the volume problems with the water shed.</span></p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Cornelia Ryan provided information on the native plants of the year, from the Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership for Biodiversity. Invasive species pose some of the greatest threats to the biodiversity of our region. By planting native plants, you will see many benefits, including: Attract native wildlife, reduce erosion, less fertilizer and watering, and connect people to nature. The native plants featured for 2011 are: Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), and Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)</span></p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Mark your calendar for these <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">BVGT Upcoming Events</span>:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, April 13</span>---</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">7-8:30 PM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">—<span style="font-weight: bold;">Compost Seminar</span>—Bay Community House</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, April 16</span>---</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">9 AM-5 PM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">—<span style="font-weight: bold;">Habitat for Humanity Drop Off</span>—Police Station</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday,</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> April 27</span>---</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">7-8:30 PM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">—<span style="font-weight: bold;">Rain Barrel Workshop</span>—Bay Community House</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, May 21</span>---</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">9 AM-5 PM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">—<span style="font-weight: bold;">Habitat for Humanity Drop Off</span>—Police Station</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, May 21</span>---</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">10:30 AM-2 PM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">—<span style="font-weight: bold;">Annual Waterway Cleanup</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">For a complete set of Minutes from the March 8th meeting email us at <a href="bayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com">bayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com</a>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Join us at our next regular GT meeting on Tuesday, April 12th, 6:30 PM, at the Bay Community House.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Make a difference, get involved!</span><br /></span></p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: georgia;"></span></span>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-35293470969604597892011-03-19T14:58:00.003-04:002011-03-19T15:05:53.281-04:00Composting Seminar at Bay Community House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FwU2_mfK_hbf_JyrftXm5Jo4ozW_8wWE43rcw292uMMf7kM142-t3tH8oZfPOGZvpwvESZi-if5-sZJ16dskTX42A-T5XFo1ZMDlra9K9rZAxBPuW_RsxTDikmeD1xCqYijToHf1Fls/s1600/CCSWD+compost+Guide02+copy.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FwU2_mfK_hbf_JyrftXm5Jo4ozW_8wWE43rcw292uMMf7kM142-t3tH8oZfPOGZvpwvESZi-if5-sZJ16dskTX42A-T5XFo1ZMDlra9K9rZAxBPuW_RsxTDikmeD1xCqYijToHf1Fls/s320/CCSWD+compost+Guide02+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585867866710569154" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Spring is a great time to start a compost pile. All you need is a sunny spot in the backyard and you’ll be able to create a compost pile using a mix of “brown” and “green” materials.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Backyard composting is a key to reducing the waste that goes to the land fill. When the organic matter such as kitchen and yard waste go to the landfill, the nutrients are not returned to the soil. Through composting, you reuse valuable materials by returning the nutrients from the food you eat and the plant material in your yard back to the soil. According to the EPA, nearly 25% of all waste that goes to the land fills is compostable.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">What can be composted?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The compost process adds 1-2 parts GREEN materials with 2-3 parts BROWN materials. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Green (organic) materials include: Plant clippings, vegetable scraps, fruit scraps, flowers, grass clippings, coffee grounds, tea bags</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Brown (organic) materials include: Dead leaves, straw, sawdust, wood chips, shredded newspaper, dryer/vacuum lint, nut shells</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">A properly maintained compost pile will have an “earthy” smell and will provide you with a free source of valuable organic soil amendments to use in place of fertilizers.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Compost Seminar:</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Come and join Kathy Rocco of the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, April 13, </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Georgia;" >7-8:30 PM</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> to learn all about backyard composting.</span> The Seminar will be held at the Bay Community House, </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">303 Cahoon Road</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">, in </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Bay Village</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> and is open to the public.<span style=""> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">The seminar is free</span> and there will be two styles of outdoor compost bins available for purchase at a discounted price of $50 each. There is also a compost scrap pail for $5. (Cash or check only). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Georgia;">To register:</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Contact Warren Remein <a href="mailto:wlremein@yahoo.com">wlremein@yahoo.com</a> <span style="color:black;"></span></span></p>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-90928391267411503432011-03-06T15:56:00.005-05:002011-03-06T16:37:45.528-05:00News on the Community Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLgEib-URPp4KbYWJgWiZJnT12rKgon870OrxSUp4-Eg4Htmr3ae8xDct5k9v9Zy1wtRKsaNvIWv7aP31mJPrOeopjFPchHSrQGxEXXYFrbOitgcsUYSclC2CpMNCAUrZKAIAT2K9W9w/s1600/community+gardens+Aug+2010+016.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLgEib-URPp4KbYWJgWiZJnT12rKgon870OrxSUp4-Eg4Htmr3ae8xDct5k9v9Zy1wtRKsaNvIWv7aP31mJPrOeopjFPchHSrQGxEXXYFrbOitgcsUYSclC2CpMNCAUrZKAIAT2K9W9w/s320/community+gardens+Aug+2010+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581083084117528882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Bay Village Community Garden will be opening in early to mid April, weather permitting. The garden is located at the corner of Forestview & Wolf Roads and affords residents the opportunity to learn and practice sustainable, organic gardening methods.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />Sponsored for Bay residents in a partnership that includes the BVGT, the City and the BV School Board, the community garden is all about sustainability. Not only does the garden allow residents and service organizations to grow healthy, organic, local food, but a technique called </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">square foot gardening</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is used to maximize the crops produced in the 4'x8' plots.<br />With square foot gardening, you plant within each square foot, not in rows. The many "green" advantages by this type of planting includes less land and water usage (as the crops are close together), and fewer weeds.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd beginning at 6:30 PM at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, to discuss the upcoming year and answer questions from Community Garden renters and potential renters. </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />Plots for the 2011 growing season (April-November) are available on a first come, first serve basis to Bay residents, so sign up early by contacting Bob Shields at: </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.blogger.com/bobshields@oh.rr.com">bobshields@oh.rr.com</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> if you are interested in renting a plot or if you have any questions.<br /><br />See you at the garden!</span><br /></span>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-62759436594424415472011-02-25T14:44:00.006-05:002011-02-25T14:54:13.065-05:00February Meeting Updates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIiA6NrozyhfMXPXyNnLa0g67z6l8uxE5D8HzcPFhHawYaVX3HlJ0l_SYG0MthfgOtiof2jCOYSDhUwjmpqcegj6eSEgb7iT-pd1gN0kkKc_moa7SGVIHXiiB2o8jG8NqtxZjjotqllw/s1600/Westerly+students+presentation.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIiA6NrozyhfMXPXyNnLa0g67z6l8uxE5D8HzcPFhHawYaVX3HlJ0l_SYG0MthfgOtiof2jCOYSDhUwjmpqcegj6eSEgb7iT-pd1gN0kkKc_moa7SGVIHXiiB2o8jG8NqtxZjjotqllw/s320/Westerly+students+presentation.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577715597375369778" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Kids + Passion = Energy; that’s how this month’s GT meeting began.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Mrs. Martha Fisher’s 3<sup>rd</sup> grade class from </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Westerly</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Elementary School</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> gave an awesome presentation on their rain barrel project to the Green Team. The class plans to raise awareness for storm water management by assembling and selling rain barrels this spring. This is a wonderful project that the class is undertaking—there was a lot of enthusiasm for the project by everyone there--the children, their parents, and GT members. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">The </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Community</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Garden</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> is preparing to open this spring—targeting early April to open, weather dependent. Fifty Nine plots are already assigned—a total of 130 are available. Bay community garden head Bob Shields is looking for people to chair and participate on the various sub committees. A new fence will be purchased. There are plans to hold a kickoff meeting for </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Community</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Garden</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> participants in March. A new requirement for community garden service will be added this year.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">On the waste management front... Council approved Automated Trash Pick-up with a vote of 7-0 in January. The ATP will include increased curbside recycling (of cardboard, mixed paper) and compost (yard waste in brown bags). The green team is in strong support of this initiative due to the potential to significantly increase the recycling within the city. The Green Team plans to support the ATP roll out by working with Republic to create labels for the inside, top of the containers. Bay will be the first west side community to have labels on the recycle containers—this should increase the recycle compliance. The Green Team will also publish various alternatives for using or donating your used trash can. We don’t want them going to the land fill!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Ideas include:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Donate those in good shape to Habitat for Humanity (must be clean)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Donate those that are blue in good shape to the Bay Schools</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Keep them for excess trash, that will be picked up monthly</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Repurpose them into compost containers. This is a great way to use a can that has holes, as holes are needed to aerate the compost. An informational link is also provided on our website for repurposing to a backyard digester in the <i>January 2011 Meeting Update</i> posting.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">If all else fails, recycle them. Chances are the metal or plastic can be recycled (probably not curbside)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Upcoming Events</span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Wednesday, April 13</span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">, </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">7 PM</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> Bay Community House—<b>Compost Seminar</b> with Kathy Rocco of the Solid Waste District</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Saturday, April 16,</span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">9am</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> to </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">5pm</span><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">—<span style="font-weight: bold;">Habitat for Humanity Pick Up</span> at the BVPD parking lot</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Wednesday, April 27</span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">, </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">7 PM</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> Bay Community House—<b>Build a Rain Barrel</b> with Amy Roskilly of the Cuyahoga </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">County</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Soil</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> and Water Conservation District.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Saturday, </span></b></span><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">May 21</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">, 10</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">:30 AM to </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">2 PM</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">—</span><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Project Earth Water Way</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> Clean Up</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Saturday, May 21, </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">9am</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> to </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">5pm</span><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">—Habitat for Humanity Pick Up</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"> at the BVPD parking lot</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><i style=""><u><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"></span></span></u></i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">For a complete set of Minutes from the February 8<sup>th</sup> meeting email us at <a href="bayvillagegreenteam.com">bayvillagegreenteam.com</a>. Join us at our next regular GT meeting on <b>Tuesday</b>, <b>March 8<sup>th</sup></b>, </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">6:30 PM</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">, at the <b><i>Bay Community House—New location to note</i></b>. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"></span><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;">Make a difference, get involved!</span></b></p>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-29963333316451658742011-02-15T16:40:00.003-05:002013-03-21T18:51:05.936-04:00Winter, a Time to Rest<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:relyonvml/> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-family: Georgia;">The beautiful winter season brings not only frigid weather but also a stark beauty that is absent during the rest of the year. The leafless trees remind us of a black and white picture that is quietly serene. It has a calming effect on you and it can easily put you into a winter trance. It is true that winter takes its toll on us physically and mentally. It tests our physical endurance. Whether we are battling the frigid winds or trying to be sure footed on a slippery walkway it challenges us. The time that it takes to put on all the extra layers of clothing is enough to wear us out before we even begin our outdoor adventure. The winter season also brings fewer hours of daylight which makes us crave the warmth of our homes and earlier bedtimes. While the weather is cold outside let us appreciate that as of now there is no yard work to be done. Let us relax, have some hot cocoa, sit back and save our energy. Soon the spring temperatures will bring raking, planting and plenty of outdoor work. All the seasons of the year have a unique appeal and each one is a work of art in its own way. Be patient with Mother Nature and remember under the heavy blanket of white snow, a wonderful surprise awaits us, the promise of spring.</span>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-20326146949152989502011-01-31T12:58:00.005-05:002011-01-31T13:33:38.958-05:00January 2011 Meeting Updates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUH7B2Kn7hsOPBjv7bruEf2dpQ4j42zKD7Nm08oh457IStdXololx2KUY0O-Tr2ReYPauDSS3FNLFlVta8JhzftIW1WWVMVCAN22-AK3wxFCDGVFRMkPGrvmEWZCNN9bkPwgjLV_pdUQ/s1600/city+hall+sign+message+copy.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUH7B2Kn7hsOPBjv7bruEf2dpQ4j42zKD7Nm08oh457IStdXololx2KUY0O-Tr2ReYPauDSS3FNLFlVta8JhzftIW1WWVMVCAN22-AK3wxFCDGVFRMkPGrvmEWZCNN9bkPwgjLV_pdUQ/s320/city+hall+sign+message+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568415822435616514" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Georgia;" >The Bay Village Green Team hit the ground running in the New Year. Despite the weather, the January meeting brought together a few familiar faces of the past along with some new faces from the community–welcome one and all! </span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">In the past the GT has identified and focused on 5 areas of sustainability that include: general sustainability, waste management, transportation, environment and energy & green buildings. Since the budding success of the community garden last summer a 6<sup>th</sup> category was added with the heading of local foods.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">2011 goals were discussed in each of the areas beginning in communications. Some highlights include: The BVGT fact sheet is currently in its final stage of completion, soon to be ready for release; the team is looking for ideas and writers for monthly “green” articles for submission to the </span><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Westlake</span></i><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></i><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Bay</span></i><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> Observer;</span></i><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> arrange for speakers at the monthly meetings on a quarterly basis and develop a presence on the </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">new city</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> website.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">For those of you that didn’t know… on January 24<sup>th</sup><span style=""> </span>City council members unanimously voted to pass the implementation of automated trash pick-up in the city beginning this Spring. Although this is a city-sponsored project, the Green Team is in strong support of the increased curbside recycling that will be available. We’ll be promoting recycling awareness as part of the ATP roll-out to help residents identify the proper items to be placed in the recycle bins by creating a label to be attached to the lids of each Recycle bin. The team is currently writing a grant proposal to the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District for funding on a postcard to all residents on the Recycle Bank Program as well as a video explaining how and why to recycle for posting on the City website. The grant will be awarded the end of March. Ideas were discussed on the best method for disposal of existing residential trash cans to avoid being land filled. A city-wide collection and donation to Habitat for Humanity was suggested as one possible solution. Old trash cans can also be easily repurposed for composting or digesting food scraps or animal waste appropriately and responsibly. Here is a great video link for a DIY backyard digester: <a href="http://vimeo.com/15752957">http://vimeo.com/15752957</a>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">For a complete set of minutes from the January 11<sup>th</sup> meeting email us at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/bayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com">bayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com</a>. Join us at our next meeting Tuesday, February 8th at </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">6:30 PM</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;">—City Hall. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Make a difference, get involved!</span></span></p>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-46771820273783656032011-01-16T17:53:00.004-05:002013-03-21T18:52:27.535-04:002011 Bay Village Round-Up Collection Dates<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><img src="//img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png" style="background-color: #b2b2b2; " class="BLOGGER-object-element tr_noresize tr_placeholder" id="ieooui" data-original-id="ieooui" /> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">In conjunction with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District the Bay Village Service Department will have the following Round-Ups collection dates for the 2011 season.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Computer Collection</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">: April 11 – </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">April 16, 2011</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">; August 15 – </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">August 20, 2011</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Household Hazardous Waste</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">: April 25 – </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">April 30, 2011</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">; September 12 – </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">September 17, 2011</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Tire Collection</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">: August 15 – </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">August 20, 2011</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"> Drop-off your old computers, household hazardous waste and tires during the above dates at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bay Village Service Center</span>, 31300 Naigle Road, or call the Service Department at </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">(440) </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">871-1221</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> for more information. <b>Hours of collection</b> will be <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday through Friday</span>, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">7:30am</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">11:15am</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> & </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">12:15pm</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">3:00pm</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday</span> hours </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">8:00am</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">12:00pm</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Phone Book recycling</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> collection takes place at 12 Cleveland Metropark locations including the Huntington Beach Reservation in Bay Village (south side of </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Lake Road</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">) beginning June 1<sup>st </sup>running through September 30th.</span></div>
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Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-39416648549213638592011-01-06T16:04:00.004-05:002013-03-21T18:56:55.109-04:00Green Your Commute<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><img src="//img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png" style="background-color: #b2b2b2; " class="BLOGGER-object-element tr_noresize tr_placeholder" id="ieooui" data-original-id="ieooui" /> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Make a <b>New Year’s Resolution</b> to <b>save money</b> and <b>green your commute</b>. Save wear and tear on your car. Relax --let someone else do the driving! And, do your part to reduce emissions in Northeast Ohio</span><span style="color: black;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> <b>The RTA has several bus routes that go in to Downtown </b></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Cleveland</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> on weekdays</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">. The cost is $2.25 or $2.50/ride—much cheaper than most downtown parking. And, you can get bus passes that reduce the cost even further.<br /><br /><b>West Shore Flyer--Route 55F</b><br />The Bus route goes through Bay Village—on either Lake Road, Wolf Road, or Osborn—within a few blocks of just about anyone that lives in the City. The route continues on </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Lake Road</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Clifton Boulevard</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">, and on into Downtown Cleveland. Morning eastbound routes run between 6 and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">8 AM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">. Evening westbound routes run between </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">3:30</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">6:30 PM.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"><br /><br />If you live in </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Westlake</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">, there are several routes that go between </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Crocker</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Park</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> and downtown </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Cleveland</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">. Or, you can catch the 55F at the Clague Road Park-N-Ride (at the intersection of Clague and Wolf Roads)<br /></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Westlake Park-N-Ride Route</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> 246</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"><br />This is a great option if you prefer a route with no stops into Downtown Cleveland. The Park-N-Ride leaves from the RTA Lot that is between </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Columbia</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> and Clague, off of </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Sperry Drive</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">. There is also an entrance off of </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Columbia</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> road in </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Westlake</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> just past the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Rail Road</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> tracks. Morning eastbound routes run between 6 and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">8:30 AM</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">. Evening westbound routes run between 3:30 and 6:30 PM.<br /><br /><b>You can also connect at the Westgate Transit Center to come in to Downtown Cleveland. </b>From the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Westgate</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Transit</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Center</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">, you can make a connection with several bus routes, including Route 26 or Route 55 into Downtown Cleveland.<br /><br /><b>Detroit-Wager—Route 46</b><br />This bus route is on </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Detroit Avenue</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> between </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Crocker</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Park</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> and the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Westgate</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Transit</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Center</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">. The westbound route has a stop at the Westlake Park-N-Ride<b>. </b>The bus schedule is hourly throughout the day, ending around 6 PM.<br /><b>Center Ridge—Route 49</b><br />This bus route connects Crocker Park (corner of Market and Main) & St John West Shore Hospital with the Westgate Shopping Center & Fairview Hospital via Center Ridge Road. You can also get a connection at the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Westgate</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Transit</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Center</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> or the West Park Rapid Station. The bus schedule is hourly throughout the day, ending around </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">10 PM.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"><br /><br />For specific bus routes, schedules, and fares, visit <a href="http://www.riderta.com/">www.riderta.com</a>.<br /><br /><i>The Bay Village Green Team meets at 6:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bay Village City Hall, second floor conference room. Please join us at an upcoming meeting on January 11 or February 8.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Did you know that between Thanksgiving and New Year's, Americans throw away one million extra tons of garbage every week?</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Here’s some Green Tips (and facts) that even Santa would cheer...</span></i><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Real vs. artificial Christmas tree - real trees can be recycled which is an easy way to return a renewable and natural source back to the environment. By recycling into mulch, trees can be used in landscaping and gardening or chipped and used for playground material, hiking trails, paths and walkways. An even better option is to purchase a living, potted tree this Christmas and then plant it after the holidays. Some asthma sufferers may not be able to handle a live tree. Artificial trees can be cost efficient, convenient and reused for years but on the down (and not green side) they are typically manufactured with metal and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a non-biodegradable, petroleum-derived plastic plus they are typically manufactured in China—ouch! If you want to go with an artificial tree, your best bet is to buy a used one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">When purchasing Christmas lights LED are your best choice because they use 90% less energy than conventional lights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">While shopping for presents be sure to buy locally and support our </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Cleveland</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> economy. From art to candy and even resale shops our town is booming with many cool and unique stores that offer a variety of “green” gifts for the holidays. Also, consider Fair Trade marked items which are good for the environment as well as people, since viable work depends on reliable supplies of resources. Plus a Fair-Trade gift gives twice—to the recipient and the craftsperson. While shopping online make sure to either reuse that cardboard box it’s delivered in or break it down and take it to the Bay Village Service Center Drop Off for recycling. If you put it out on your tree lawn for trash pick up it will go to the landfill—reuse, recycle!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Instead of buying Christmas wrapping paper why not use the comics or an outdated map or if you want to get creative try stamping (with vegetable based ink of course) on some plain newsprint or use the inside of a paper bag. Don't forget to reuse all those gift bags you received last year’s gifts in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">When entertaining let your guests know that you are having a “green” event, and ask them to help by using recycle containers if bringing anything and reusable containers for leftovers. Buy local food items at the grocery store or farmer’s market. Set up a recycle container to collect plastics, bottles and cans. Recycle your cardboard boxes (such as cracker boxes) at the Bay Village Service Center Recycle Drop Off. Buy re-usable dinner ware, silver ware and cloth napkins. Set up a compost bin in your backyard to collect organic food scraps such as fruit and vegetable scraps. Also,<i> </i>remember to take a reusable cloth bag or box to the store as an alternative to plastic bags when bringing home your purchases.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">The </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Bay Village</span></i><i><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> Green Team wishes everyone a wonderful and very <b><span style="color: green;">GREEN</span></b> </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;">Holiday</span></i><i><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt;"> Season!</span></i><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-22288951201359807732010-11-09T11:27:00.012-05:002010-11-09T12:11:30.139-05:00So you think it's hard to be GREEN?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jQAo2Jdqk1rYRT1Dy9fmb5mCChUkwQxnuP21i5xu9NnrY216EUoHr6lvFDWCHOi1LauE3xfUpZzltj4HEkWLwtX8yc-oPFWcw7AE48wvlKsvyfwWw-wZMI8suxsFG5aWYPOlW3z5izM/s1600/10.31.2010+%252818%2529.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jQAo2Jdqk1rYRT1Dy9fmb5mCChUkwQxnuP21i5xu9NnrY216EUoHr6lvFDWCHOi1LauE3xfUpZzltj4HEkWLwtX8yc-oPFWcw7AE48wvlKsvyfwWw-wZMI8suxsFG5aWYPOlW3z5izM/s320/10.31.2010+%252818%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537595087754744722" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From time to time the BVGT receives emails from residents talking and asking about GREEN. Below is one such letter whose sustainable methods and green practices are so impressive that we wanted to share with all.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hello - My husband and I were happy to see the information about recycling in the October issue of the Bay Village News. We have been residents here since December 1998 and have been doing most of the items mentioned since we moved in.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Initially we started out with a compost pile - 6 ft square, if not larger. We composted </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8MlZRIg-MTI-oNpN4u0KyGyTI_yelpTdjniMfbAHpfOFfJxw05kK23g_bOGcFOrqVkSdTnUt5BhwOjF0eENMiLMv-ykp_Nbt2P1t8DF3oGvIX_38d1NNoATadd_C4_T3QAOGsCoQhRQ/s1600/10.31.2010+%25288%2529++Garage+rain+collection.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8MlZRIg-MTI-oNpN4u0KyGyTI_yelpTdjniMfbAHpfOFfJxw05kK23g_bOGcFOrqVkSdTnUt5BhwOjF0eENMiLMv-ykp_Nbt2P1t8DF3oGvIX_38d1NNoATadd_C4_T3QAOGsCoQhRQ/s320/10.31.2010+%25288%2529++Garage+rain+collection.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537594873113068082" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">all kitchen and yard waste in addition to some shredded newspaper and small branches. We converted our compost pile to a garden so now we do vermi-composting (red wigg</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ler</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> composting worms). It does not handle all grass clippings. But, we use the grass clippings and m</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ulched l</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">eaves as "mulch", which then decomposes. It works wonders for the raspberry patch, small garden and flower beds around the yard. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We recycle all paper and cardboard. We do the plastic and glass recycling. We separate the pop cans and take them to the fire station for recycling - they donate the money to the burn units.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the last few years we have also </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBUoE-sL6sNgLOXl00lRvOnLJHCimcwDnl9GZmvySQbb-4uV-WsdOajqZvF3_IkSvDC_8J3pTiBdOnJoK5Zk2QeQP5xugZA7CI5PBv-cI-xQAmoK8QC_-8Az7A731eAA1-0rCXTF_NW8/s1600/10.31.2010+%252816%2529.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBUoE-sL6sNgLOXl00lRvOnLJHCimcwDnl9GZmvySQbb-4uV-WsdOajqZvF3_IkSvDC_8J3pTiBdOnJoK5Zk2QeQP5xugZA7CI5PBv-cI-xQAmoK8QC_-8Az7A731eAA1-0rCXTF_NW8/s320/10.31.2010+%252816%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537591709882845506" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">started to collect rain water. We have a simple collection system that irrigates water to the flower beds around the perimeter of the yard. We also have a rain barrel that collects water from the garage roof and we use that to water our small garden. It is hooked up to a sprinkler, which we control from the collection barrel. Not to mention, any water collected by the dehumidifier in the basement - that is used to water potted plants. It does not go down the drain!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We love to pass on our experiences to others who are interested in GREEN. Once you are in the habit of doing these things it is really not a big deal. Some of the local communities are actually going to be monitoring the "recyclables" that residents set out for recycling. We think that is a great idea. It might force people to take those few extra steps and start thinking about some of these issues.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kudos to you for passing on the information to all of Bay's residents; if we all did our part we could really reduce what goes to the landfill.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you - Suzanne & Jeffrey</span><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]-->Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-88226763402078242382010-11-02T19:16:00.004-04:002010-11-02T19:29:15.383-04:00Gardens Under Glass--A Whole Lot More Than Gardens!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhySCpeMxsm6VzDl627LWj2gpL-dGtpEOqgiIqi36V62o02QYeagzuTZjXCzcNAODPxiOX2pFQtd7t_toQdM48zdvpmna2cd-x_bEOpMxuCncXbIxsHF6gqNRfBdtCVjwezFI0t6y44S5U/s1600/Picture+002.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhySCpeMxsm6VzDl627LWj2gpL-dGtpEOqgiIqi36V62o02QYeagzuTZjXCzcNAODPxiOX2pFQtd7t_toQdM48zdvpmna2cd-x_bEOpMxuCncXbIxsHF6gqNRfBdtCVjwezFI0t6y44S5U/s320/Picture+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535096146281102226" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Its not easy being green, but Gardens Under Glass<span style=""> </span>located under the glass atrium of the Galleria in downtown Cleveland hopes to make going green easy to achieve.</span></span> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Last year after reading an article in <i>Urban Land</i>, Vicky Poole came up with the idea to utilize the empty space in the Galleria to support the local Food movement.<span style=""> </span>“As we run out of land, why not utilize empty buildings and especially the Galleria as it lends itself perfectly.”<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>The Civic Innovation Lab must have thought the idea would bear fruit, as she was awarded a start up grant of $30,000.00. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Poole</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> demonstrates different growing methods with the use of hydroponics, which uses water and nutrients instead of soil, aquaponics and conventional growing methods. Vertical growing is also an important demonstration, as urban agriculture is gaining popularity.<span style=""> </span>So far she has had success growing vegetables such as lettuce, herbs, cucumbers, and currently has a nice crop of peppers on the way.<span style=""> </span></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The ultimate vision for the initiative is to provide a neighborhood functional retail and business "</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ReSource</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Center</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">" (opened in September), providing information about local food production, environmental sustainability, and green products and services to promote lifestyles that leave a much lighter footprint on the earth!</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Vicky Poole will be the guest speaker at the BVGT meeting Tuesday, November 9<sup>th</sup> at City Hall beginning at </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">6:30 pm</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> Come and hear all about this innovative and exciting project!</span></span></p>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-22191971370230641552010-10-20T16:23:00.006-04:002010-10-20T16:52:15.021-04:00October Meeting Updates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5HaYRRkSnhuCXkgnoArcN5ri4i8OSLF8ZF253pUrn-3QQXBzxspweX8KPYYTPMhFydAKKff2bQRLr8tybOgnW-JjGB9DPnYIxRf4_s-Xmg8kB9ab7dYHAsweIHrkfZVrJkhF818e3cc/s1600/Composting+Postcard+WITH+green+10+copy.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5HaYRRkSnhuCXkgnoArcN5ri4i8OSLF8ZF253pUrn-3QQXBzxspweX8KPYYTPMhFydAKKff2bQRLr8tybOgnW-JjGB9DPnYIxRf4_s-Xmg8kB9ab7dYHAsweIHrkfZVrJkhF818e3cc/s320/Composting+Postcard+WITH+green+10+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530226798702340770" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Highlights from our recent 10/12 meeting began in the waste management area with an update of the automated trash pick up (ATPU) for BV from city council member Dwight Clark. Noted was the promotion of uniformity and increased curbside recycling--typically increasing community recycling by 30% or more due to the increased curbside options and would include cardboard and mixed paper. In addition, the yard waste in brown bags would go to a compost facility in Avon (currently, it goes to the landfill). Adoption of ATPU has not yet been approved and is still under review with council. However, a possible target date for adoption is 4/1/11. There will be a town hall meeting on Wednesday, October 27th, 7:30 PM at the Police Station community room on ATPU and GT members are encouraged to attend to support this important initiative.<br />Next on the agenda was an update by Bob Shields on the community garden. <em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal;">The harvest for the summer season was excellent and far beyond expectations. Current gardeners have until Oct 25<sup>th</sup> to renew for next year; after Nov 1, open enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis<b style="">. </b><span style="">At this time, current</span><b style=""> </b>garden plots also need to be prepared for winter. The compost area is under development (as an Eagle Scout project), projected to be complete by the end of October. The main priority is the deer fence. The deer have breached the fence in the last month on a regular basis. The group is looking at various fencing options, and will need to meet with the city regarding the fence ordinances. One idea is to have a fence that is 6 ft tall, with a single wire around the top, extending the height to around 8 ft.</span></em></span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal;"><br />As we continue to look for ways to fund the community garden, a grant discussion by Ellie Bricmont and Brenda O’Reilly followed. Information and ideas were given for consideration</span></em><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> in obtaining grants and Ellie suggested that we put together a <span style="font-style: italic;">Fact Sheet</span> and a <span style="font-style: italic;">Wish List</span> with all of our funding needs. Both of these can be placed in front of potential donators. Likely our donations will not come from foundations, which are currently more focused on providing funding for projects that benefit those in need, but private donors or merchants may be very interested in funding “Green” Initiatives. Anyone interested in making a donation can contact the BVGT at the below email address or the Mayor’s office at 440-899-3416.<br />The communications update included the <span style="font-style: italic;">Composting 101</span> postcard (being mailed to all BV residents the week of Oct. 25<sup>th)</sup>; a laser print copy of the postcard that circulated and 3 sample layouts of the recycling sticker on display. The GT also had a message in the latest Mayors Quarterly Newsletter, the <i>Green Scene,</i> about recycling, composting and the Habitat for Humanity collection that took place Oct. 16th.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; color: black;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To request a complete word doc copy of our current or past minutes, email us at: </span><a href="bayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com">bayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com</a> <span style=""> </span></span><em><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal;"><span style=""> </span></span></em><em><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia;"></span></em>Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-28105388062537348152010-08-31T16:22:00.004-04:002010-08-31T16:27:45.757-04:00Harvest Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHF11djVwpddV6LNidINf_1saeKxJaEJ-aMaz76pYDhkxCARQwOqOhEPkG0Q4Kow7GWwwA-cXXGCbhoOnUtw_VEgV32D8Aw04_VkeufUFPtbWpOzNUv2PYot3MSGdzOZpZILmJFyFYk4/s1600/community+gardens+Aug+2010+014.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHF11djVwpddV6LNidINf_1saeKxJaEJ-aMaz76pYDhkxCARQwOqOhEPkG0Q4Kow7GWwwA-cXXGCbhoOnUtw_VEgV32D8Aw04_VkeufUFPtbWpOzNUv2PYot3MSGdzOZpZILmJFyFYk4/s320/community+gardens+Aug+2010+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511672583664784946" border="0" /></a><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CLori%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:relyonvml/> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; mso-font-alt:"Century Gothic"; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Georgia;">It’s finally the time to reap the benefits of all our hard work and effort.<span style=""> </span>It is harvest time. But the anticipation has been worth the wait! The beautiful towering sunflowers welcome us and invite us to come inside. The height and strength of those golden beauties is always an amazement considering the seeds from which they came. <span style=""> </span>They have provided dazzle and inspiration. <span style=""> </span>Along with the sunflowers, the gardens have come alive with rich, luscious vegetables that tempt our appetites.<span style=""> </span>We need only to take a leisurely walk down the garden paths and no matter which way we turn, our eyes can feast on <span style=""> </span>various colors of the rainbow, from the oh so subtle pale of a yellow pepper to the deep purple of a perfect eggplant. What a delicious sight to see. Smiles are abundant too from the gardeners who tilled the soil, planted the seeds with a gentle hand and watered faithfully, all done with quiet anticipation of this time. Soon the late fall crops will begin a show of their own , but for now let us enjoy the many colors and mouth watering delights that await our picking. Ah, the sweet satisfaction of a job well done.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<br />Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-14691760703198134442010-08-20T12:56:00.008-04:002010-08-20T13:31:06.826-04:00Semi Annual Review of the BVGT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkLuYuz_yR6ohkD0R7pL45nHFwbqagrnptgumAnGAfCw2K85D1AvUgu_LW82kSbxkMCeOHC8qjolkwdcUdk-8wLVtCHKgvoBD5Fh_WW6OBHyTDsON7qeTk_QofkdM97z2NtzzZim2XXs/s1600/collage+summer+2010.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkLuYuz_yR6ohkD0R7pL45nHFwbqagrnptgumAnGAfCw2K85D1AvUgu_LW82kSbxkMCeOHC8qjolkwdcUdk-8wLVtCHKgvoBD5Fh_WW6OBHyTDsON7qeTk_QofkdM97z2NtzzZim2XXs/s320/collage+summer+2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507537296725378258" border="0" /></a><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CLori%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="time"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="stockticker"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="date"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Batang; panose-1:2 3 6 0 0 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:바탕; mso-font-charset:129; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1342176593 1775729915 48 0 524447 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:"\@Batang"; panose-1:2 3 6 0 0 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-charset:129; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1342176593 1775729915 48 0 524447 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:Batang;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >This month’s Bay Village Green Team meeting was the semi annual review of GT activities to Mayor Sutherland. Beginning with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Waste Management Update</span>, Brenda O’Reilly gave a report on <span style="font-style: italic;">Recycling in Public Places</span> and the 24 recycling bins the team received, in the form of a grant from the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Acknowledgment and thanks was given to the City’s </span></span><st1:place style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Service</span></st1:placename><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > </span><st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Center</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > since each bin needed to be lettered with recycling instructions along with being placed in strategic locations around town and for special events. The </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Service</span></st1:placename><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > </span><st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Center</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > also provided <span style="font-weight: bold;">paper recycling bins in all city buildings, significantly reducing waste</span>. Also covered was a follow-up to the SWD <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Compost Seminar</span> held in July. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Forty-five attended with 17 compost bins being sold</span> resulting in more people composting and <span style="font-weight: bold;">less waste going to our landfills—more organic waste being repurposed;</span> way-to-go fellow composters!
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<br /><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >With regard to further recycling discussion, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bay currently recycles 50% of its waste</span>—this is due primarily to a <span style="font-weight: bold;">very successful</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">leaf and brush pick up program</span>. The leaf and brush is picked up by the city and is delivered to the </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Westlake</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > compost facility, made into mulch and humus. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Excluding the leaf and brush,</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bay recycles around 13%</span>. There is an opportunity to <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">increase recycling with Automated Trash Pick up</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span> combined with education and public awareness. Automated Trash Pickup is <span style="font-weight: bold;">currently under review with the city.</span> Talks of holding a Town Hall meeting on this topic may begin in the Fall. Many communities are now converting to automated trash pick up—<span style="font-weight: bold;">statistics show that it at least doubles recycling due to increased curbside pickup.</span> In Bay, the curbside pick up could be expanded to include compostable yard waste, mixed paper, and cardboard.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Bob Shield’s gave an update on the </span><st1:place style="font-weight: bold;"><st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Bay</span></st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > </span><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Community</span></st1:placename><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > </span><st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Garden</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>beginning with the community’s interest and participation being way beyond all expectation for its first year. <span style="font-weight: bold;">There are 82 plots, with 73 rented.</span> The others are to churches and scouts for use in growing food to donate and for education. There is also a <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">pumpkin patch</span> for kids, <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">sun flower garden</span> along the north end of the fence, and <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">butterfly garden</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>at the corner of Wolf & Forestview. Currently the Community Garden Sub Committee is focused on maintaining the garden—watering the vegetable gardens and newly planted flowers, weeding, harvesting, cutting grass, filling barrels. We expect increased enrollment next year based on the interest that is being expressed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Other discussion items</span> that rounded out the meeting included: The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mayor being asked to</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">consider a</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Zero Waste </span></span><st1:stockticker style="font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >BHAG</span></st1:stockticker><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) <span style="font-weight: bold;">for the city.</span> Across </span><st1:place><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Northeast Ohio</span></st1:place><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >, companies and organizations have signed up with a Zero Waste goal. </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >Bay Village</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > could be the first municipality to declare a zero waste goal and how cool would that be!!! Other topics discussed were: A <span style="font-weight: bold;">budget to plan more trees; E4S</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sustainability Implementation Training; Solar & Wind power; and Emerald Ash Bore infecting a number of trees in our city.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Remember,</span> anyone is welcome to join us at our monthly meetings. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Make a difference, get involved</span> and come to our next BVGT September 14<sup>th</sup> meeting, </span><st1:time hour="18" minute="30"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >6:30</span></st1:time><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" > at City Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >If anyone is interested in receiving the official meeting minutes send an email request to <a href="http://www%2Ebayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com/">bayvillagegreenteam@gmail.com</a> with </span><st1:date style="font-style: italic;" ls="trans" month="8" day="10" year="2010"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" >8/10/10</span></st1:date><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> Minutes copy request in subject line. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155484788729537484.post-13714050100600059732010-07-09T13:25:00.006-04:002010-07-09T13:33:41.194-04:00Compost Seminar - July 20<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdULV6rwCMs6oj1BqtCvQwYgXe-M3oWso9SO_n53NN6OZDlAIp0mXwYpod_eP4mCZt1_ZVH1FCKaFgs3QS-TADLIM5XH0KQtWWPIbt-SD6NVWG7yWSDiOR0-3PxLBs7iziSsXS0PyXmI/s1600/composting.jpg"><img style="float: right; 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And, it preserves the environment for future generations by reducing the waste that goes to the land fill. <b>According to the EPA, nearly 25% of all waste in land fills can be composted.</b>
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<br />Join us on <b>Tuesday, July 20 at </b></span><st1:time minute="30" hour="18"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">6:30 PM</span></b></st1:time><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> at the Bay Community House</span></b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">, </span><st1:street><st1:address><span style="font-family:Georgia;">303 Cahoon Road</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> to learn the do's and don'ts of <b>successful back yard composting with Kathleen Rocco</b>, Education Specialist, Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District. The seminar is </span><st1:stockticker><span style="font-family:Georgia;">FREE</span></st1:stockticker><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> and <b>two (2) different types of </b></span><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Composting Bins will be available for purchase</span></b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> at a discounted price of $50 each (Checks or cash accepted if you wish to purchase a compost bin—no credit cards, please)
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<br />This event is being arranged in partnership with the Bay Village Green Team. <b>Advance registration</b> is appreciated.
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<br /><b>For more information contact:</b> Warren Remein at </span><st1:phone o_x003a_ls="trans" phonenumber="$6724$"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">440-724-1578</span></st1:phone><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> or email<a href="mailto:Wlremein@yahoo.com"> Wlremein@yahoo.com</a>.
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<br /><b><i>Bring the entire family for an evening of education & start composting this summer!</i></b><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> Bay Village Green Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966893364043233304noreply@blogger.com0