Lebron James rightly picks Miami Heat

Here are some headlines from the local electronic media websites regarding Lebron James’s decision to move to play for Miami Heat.

  1. Plain Dealer/cleveland.com- Heartbreak: Lebron leaving Cleveland for Miami
  2. Akron Beacon Journal/ohio.com -James burns Cavs in favor of Heat
Lebron James

Witnesses to foreclosures, crime, sprawl, pollution, hype..

It was reported that people were tearing up Lebron James’s jersey in Cleveland.  People were driving by his 35,000 square feet home in Bath Township and yelling profanities at the 25 year old and his family.  He was being called a traitor and sell out.  → continue reading Lebron James rightly picks Miami Heat

Observed at Cleveland Clinic Beachwood

Cleveland Clinic Beachwood

"To Life" (L'Chaim)

“To Life” L’Chaim by © David E. Davis in the lobby of Cleveland Clinic facility at Beachwood, Ohio.

The double-helix (DNA), symbol of life’s secrets; the sphere, life’s source;  the figures, growth by care and medicine bind patient and doctor in mutual support, like the spirals, –recalling the caduceus, symbol of medical profession.

Rising out of water, where life began, to a height of eighteen feet.  Eighteen is “chai”–life.  In honor of Rabbi Elias and Ida Davidowitz.

To Life

To Life

Review-Best park and beach in Cleveland area-Munroe Falls Metro Park

Munroe Falls Metro Park

The 13 acre Munroe Falls lake is dedicated exclusively to swimming, features diving boards, a large wading area, and a central swimming area and is surrounded by lawn and sand beach.  The lake is located in a valley and this adds to its appearance.  Munroe Falls Metro Park is one of the 13 developed parks within Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, a metropolitan park district, that serves Summit County and is fully funded by this county’s tax levy.

Beaches in Munroe Falls Metro Park

  1. Sand Beach-Families with children tend to prefer this beach because of the graduated lake bed slope and lower water depth.
  2. Maple Beach-It lies adjacent to the sand beach and is its extension.
  3. Main Beach-Preferred by older children and adults.

Water Quality in Munroe Falls Metro Park

Water quality samples are collected and tested as prescribed by Summit County Environmental Health Codes.

Pedal boats in Munroe Falls Metro Park

There is a $10 deposit and the rental cost is $3 per half hour.  Two adults and two children are permitted in the boat.

Picnic Shelters in Munroe Falls Metro Park

  1. Main Beach Shelter-The largest of the shelters, it provides a panaromic view of the park from its high location.
  2. Maple Beach Shelter- It accommodates up to 60 people and is located in a shady area.
  3. Shady Beach Shelter- It accommodates up to 45 people and is also in a shady area.  Shady beach shelter does not provide the most convenient access to the beaches.  It does provides more privacy and is close to the 2 mile long Indian Spring trail.

Admission to Munroe Falls Metro Park

A daily rental admission is charged to enter this park during the swim season. The park is open free of charge throughout the rest of the year.  The fee ($4/adult and teens, $3/child, kids under 2 are admitted free) is collected at the gatehouse near the entrance to Munroe Falls Metro Park.

Recreation at Munroe Falls Metro Park

A wide range of other recreational opportunities are also available at the park including volleyball, tennis, basketball, playground equipment and pedal boat rental.

Air Station at Munroe Falls Metro Park

There is a raft air station located near the bathhouse building.  There is no fee for using this air station.

Bathhouse at Munroe Falls Metro Park

This facility area includes the lifeguard station and a small snack food store.  Park rangers can be observed making rounds of the park on bicycles.  Polite young men and women form the lifeguard group.

Parking at Munroe Falls Metro Park

Plenty of free parking is available.

Bathrooms at Munroe Falls Metro Park

The bathhouse building has clean bathrooms with diaper changing table and lockers.  The other two outdoor bathrooms provide (the one between Main Shelter and Maple Shelter and the one near Shady Shelter) funky toilet connected directly to a hole in the ground; avoid them if possible.

Pets at Munroe Falls Metro Park

During swim season, dogs are not permitted in the park but they are allowed in the park the rest of the year.  All dogs have to be leashed at all times and owners must pick up after their pets.

CONCERTS AT MUNROE FALLS METRO PARK

Music by the Lake concerts are held one a month in June, July and August.   For other programs, check out the Programs and Events Guide.

Munroe Falls Metro Park, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Pedal Boats at Munroe Falls Metro Park

Beach Shower at Munroe Falls Metro Park

Beach Shower at Munroe Falls Metro Park

Munroe Falls Metro Park Map, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Munroe Falls Metro Park Map, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Munroe Falls Bath House, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Munroe Falls Bath House, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Water Quality at Munroe Falls Metro Park, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Water Quality at Munroe Falls Metro Park, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Beach and Lake Rules, Munroe Falls Metro Park

Beach and Lake Rules, Munroe Falls Metro Park

Pedal Boats, Munroe Falls Metro Park, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Pedal Boats, Munroe Falls Metro Park, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio

Swimming at Munroe Falls Metro Park

Swimming at Munroe Falls Metro Park

Sand Beach and Bathhouse-Munroe Falls Metro Park

Sand Beach and Bathhouse-Munroe Falls Metro Park

Video of Munroe Falls Metro Park

Flooding Issues in Cleveland Suburbs

Rainfall Map for Solon and Cleveland Suburbs

Rainfall Map for Solon Cleveland Suburbs-Click to enlarge

Click to enlarge this rainfall map of the June 22-24, 2006 storm.  This massive storm event caused some flooding issues in Broadview Heights, Brecksville, Solon, Sagamore Hills, Bainbridge, Twinsburg, Independence, Glenwillow, Oakwood, Bedford, Garfield Heights, Valley View etc.

100 Year Storm: A storm of a certain intensity and length of time that has a 1% probability of occuring each and every year.

500-1000 Year Storm: The June 22-24, 2006 storm poured 5.5″ of rainfall over a 4 hour period.  This storm damaged approximately 4, 580 homes and 48 businesses in Cuyahoga County.

What you need to know is that a typical stormwater collection system is designed for a 5 year to a 25 year storm!

Flooding in Brecksville

Reference: Flood of June 22-24, 2006, in North Central Ohio with Emphasis on the Cuyahoga River Near Independence By James M. Sherwood, Andrew D. Ebner, G. F. Koltun and Brian M. Astifan, Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5161, USGS and FEMA.

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City of Middleburg Heights Community Center playground rocks

Park sign in Middleburg Heights

Park sign in Middleburg Heights

Installing a sign like the one above, near the area of the playground equipment at the the City of Solon Community Park might provide high benefit for the small cost.  Its likely that it won’t put an end to the rough play by younger and older teenagers.   This inexpensive park sign will serve as a helpful reminder to some of the playground equipment users.

The variety of playground equipment at City of Middleburg Heights Community Center playground makes it one of the best playgrounds in the Cleveland area.  This playground has something for children of all ages and its easily accessible.

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Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Art Institute

Cleveland Art Institute

President Obama visits Cleveland Clinic

President Obama considers Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic as role models.  He said “You know, I’m going to be visiting . . . the Cleveland Clinic to show — to show why their system works so well.  And part of the reason it works well is because  they’ve set up a system where patient care is the number one concern, not bureaucracy, what forms have to be filled out, what do we get reimbursed for.  Those are changes that I think the American people want to see.”

President Obama also held a meeting in Shaker Heights.  Shaker Heights ranks high in this list of top Cleveland suburbs.