Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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Our nation this week is mourning the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
Toledo was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President Bush - a World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st President of the United States of America. He was a statesman, a great American, and his record of service and love of this country was beyond reproach. President Bush had an unwavering commitment to country and his family.
Because of his leadership, the Americans with Disabilities Act is a reality today. It is considered to be the most expansive civil rights legislation since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. President Bush signed it because it was the right thing to do.
The city of Toledo recognizes President Bush’s many contributions and we join our country in mourning his passing.
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The Ohio Mayors Alliance met with Ohio Gov.-elect Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov.-elect Jon Husted Thursday. I know the mayors of our great state look forward to working with the incoming DeWine Administration on a number of issues important to the continued growth and success of cities like Toledo.
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Also, I want to congratulate the Toledo Ballet for its 78th annual Nutcracker performance - the longest running performance of the show in the nation! I have the honor of playing Mother Ginger Saturday night. I am sure the pictures we share next week will give everyone a laugh.
Finally this week, I want to wish everyone a very
Happy Hanukkah.
Hanukkah is a joyous time of year, but we should also remember that it celebrates freedom from religious oppression. That resonates with all Toledoans, regardless of what faith they practice. I hope this is a wonderful and peaceful time for all.
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Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program
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The city of Toledo Neighborhood and Business Development
announced this week
it is seeking eligible homes for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program - a federally funded program to remediate residential lead hazards.
In July, 2017, the city announced a $2.9 million award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to remediate lead and other environmental residential housing hazards. The grant program provides financial assistance to help control lead paint hazards in residential units located in the city of Toledo.
Residences with one to four units built before 1978 are eligible for remediation. Owner-occupants or owners leasing to renters with annual incomes less than $37,650 for a single person or $53,750 for a family of four qualify. Highest priority is given to homes with children younger than 6 with elevated blood lead levels.
Seventy-nine properties have been screened and meet eligibility requirements out of a total goal of 160 homes.
“The grant allows us to conduct lead hazard control and healthy homes work in residential units located within the city of Toledo,” said Amy Sackman Odum, director of Neighborhood and Business Development. “The funds are used to identify lead hazards in eligible units, the remediation of those hazards through appropriate control or abatement procedures, and other activities such as training and outreach. Financial assistance can include, but is not limited to paint stabilization, replacement windows, doors, and siding.”
The city is seeking new applicants for the program. Please call
419-245-1400
for more information and to apply.
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Before and after pictures from the lead grant program of a home in North Toledo.
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Marina District work, Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge opens on schedule
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The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge opened on schedule last week. It closed Sept. 24 for a Toledo Waterways Initiative Project.
Metroparks Toledo plans to take about 52-acres and create recreation and park attractions.
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Mercy Health — Children's Hospital
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Every day between Nov. 27 and Dec. 18 you can vote for Mercy Health — Children’s Hospital to win $50,000 at
voteformiracles.org
The money is a gift from Credit Unions For Kids, as a project to help support sick and injured kids in the community. After you vote, don’t forget to spread the word with the hashtag #VoteforMiracles.
Your vote makes a big difference. Last year, the prize money was put toward a new incubator for the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Toledo’s children.
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2018 Holiday Tree Lighting
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You do not want to miss this year's holiday tree lighting,
3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9
at Ottawa Park's Ice Rink, 2015 Parkside Dr.
S'mores, bonfires, open skating, cookies, live magician, ice carving, horse carriage rides, choirs, hot cocoa, face painting, arts & crafts, Toledo Walleye mascot Spike, Santa, and more. More info
here
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Toledo Police Abandoned and Forfeited Vehicle Auction.
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The Toledo Police Department will hold its fourth abandoned and forfeited motor vehicle auction of the year at 11 a.m.,
Saturday, Dec. 8
.
The auction will be held at the Toledo Police Impound Lot, 198 Dura Ave. All vehicles will be sold AS IS (without any warranty) and all sales are final (there are no refunds for any reason). Most will have a salvage title. A list of vehicles scheduled for auction can be found
here
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Terms of the sale will be cash or check. No third party checks will be accepted. Those paying cash will receive title at the end of the auction. Successful bidders paying by check will receive their titles by certified mail in about four weeks. The full purchase price for the vehicle must be paid upon completion of the auction. All interested buyers must register at the auctioneer’s trailer. The registration process will start at 9 a.m. A picture ID is required. There is no charge to register. Locksmiths will be on site.
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The University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium is showing “The Alien Who Stole Christmas” and “Santa’s Secret Star” in full dome for children throughout the holiday season.
“The Alien Who Stole Christmas” is featured 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 and Friday, Dec. 21.
“Santa’s Secret Star” is featured 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 22.
Admission to the programs is $7 for adults and $5 for children, senior citizens and UT community members. All children younger than four are free. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the show.
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By The Numbers
(
year-to-date
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60,730
potholes filled
374
water main breaks repaired
1,534,029
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
92,219
feet of storm sewers cleaned
2,550
illegal signs removed
2,078
trees trimmed
8,388
vehicles towed
6,020
fire runs
49,792
EMS runs
9,377
building inspections completed
3,632
contractor licenses issued
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Juliana Sample is retiring as the executive director of Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Toledo's regional affiliate of Keep Ohio Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful, after more than 30 years of service to the organization.
Juliana helped establish the non-profit extension of the Lucas County Solid Waste District, which was founded 30 years ago through a collaboration between Owens-Illinois and Lucas County, when she was directed by C. Lee Nelson, Owens-Illinois’ former divisional vice president, to “make the organization work.” Juliana has used Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful to champion environmentally healthy and livable neighborhoods in Toledo; she has worked to promote correct recycling and to reduce littering and blight.
We applaud Juliana for making a measurable and sustainable difference and we wish her joy in all that her retirement has to offer.
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Toledo In The News
Toledo officials encourage property owners to apply for lead remediation grants
The clamor of repair work outside an East Toledo home illustrated the point of city officials, who on Wednesday encouraged property owners to apply for a piece of a nearly $3 million federal grant to remediate residential lead hazards. Jerry Culkowski, lead program manager for the city, said cold temperatures don’t preclude repairs, noting the crews working behind them on the brisk December morning.
Toledo disaster response team returns from California wildfire deployment
Camp Fire in Butte County, California is being called the state's most deadly wildfire to date. One of the groups that helped during that fire, came from here in Toledo. The OH-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) has responded to a number of disaster scenes, including several hurricanes this year, but this is the first time they helped with a wildfire.
Some of them are on many people’s bucket lists to go see someday, like the tree in Rockefeller Center in New York or the Christmas decorations at the White House. If you’re filled with Christmas spirit but can’t make it to see either of these this year, don’t be discouraged; we have one of the best Christmas trees in the nation right in our own backyard.
USA Today
compiled a list of the 10 most travel-worthy Christmas trees in the nation, and the spectacular spruce at the Toledo Zoo made the list.
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