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Do IT this week: Layering
Projects that include removing scrap metal, trash will be carried out along the Cuyahoga
By Bob Downing
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009
Volunteers are needed to help clean up the Cuyahoga River on Sept. 26.
The major cleanups will be in the Cuyahoga Valley, in Cuyahoga Falls and Munroe Falls, and in Kent.
The National Park Service and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association are asking volunteers to gather for registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Boston Mills Ski Resort, 7100 Riverview Road, Boston Township.
Volunteers will be able to choose from projects that include removing trash, debris, scrap metal and invasive plants or landscaping at park-owned buildings in the Cuyahoga Valley.
A second work site will be offered in Valley View at the northern end of the park.
Lunch will be served to the cleanup crews at noon at the park's new volunteer center in the hamlet of Boston, said spokeswoman Bridget Ambrisco of the association.
Volunteers should wear sturdy boots or shoes, dress for the weather and bring a small pack with work gloves, sun block, insect repellant, water and a snack.
The half-day event marks National Public Lands Day, a national effort to promote park stewardship.
In addition, families and individuals can spend the morning learning how to minimize the impact of their recreational activities by practicing Leave No Trace principles. Registration for that program will take place at the Boston Mills ski area.
The cleanups are open to ages 10 and older; the No Trace program is open to all ages.
To register, contact Shelby Lewis at 330-657-2909, ext. 109. Advance registration is required for groups of five or more.
The Cuyahoga Valley activities are being supported by Krieger's Health Foods Market and Main Street Gourmet.
Volunteers working from canoes and kayaks will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Munroe Falls' Brust Park off North Main Street (state Route 91).
Those not working from boats should meet at 9 a.m. at the Shady Bend Shelter at Water Works Park, 2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Meet behind the aquatic center.
The cleanup will conclude at about noon.
Tools, gloves, trash bags and refreshments will be provided.
To volunteer, contact Becky McCleary of the city of Cuyahoga Falls at 330-971-8201 or mcclearyrm@cityofcf.com.
In Kent, volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. at Tannery Park off Stow Street.
The cleanup will continue until 1:30 p.m., with people working in boats on the river and from shore. Some boats will be provided.
Volunteers should contact Kent official Bob Brown at 330-676-7241.
In addition, Kent State University is organizing a kayak cleanup from Tannery Park in Kent to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. The trip will start at 9 a.m.
For reservations, contact Dave Herpy at 330-672-2803 or dherby@kent.edu.
For more information about the cleanups, contact Maia Peck of the Akron-based Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization at 330-252-0337.
Bob Downing can be reached at 330-996-3745 or bdowning@thebeaconjournal.com.
Volunteers are needed to help clean up the Cuyahoga River on Sept. 26.
Get the full article here.
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Richfield, OH
Posted 08:37 AM, 09/15/2009
They should make welfare people do this work. Give them a chance to contribute.
WADSWORTH, OH
Posted 02:57 PM, 09/15/2009
SoR-I agree.
Give them a choice-work or take a drug test.
Posted 05:12 PM, 09/17/2009
I don't normally agree with much on this site, as I normally just log-in to get my daily fill of hate and racist thoughts from Akron's classiest.
But ole BillyBob has a excelent point, we shouldn't be giving handouts to people who are wasting the money up their noses. Regardless of which side of town they live on, or where they live.
Cuyahoga Falls, Oh
Posted 05:03 AM, 09/20/2009
When I see all the broken beer bottles in the parks along the river out in Kent then I wonder if there is not a judge somewhere that could appoint some of those students to community service to clean up their mess. Esp for the people with wheelchairs or strollers where the glass could cut into their tires. If they want to party then the least they should do is clean up the broken glass after the party is over.
