Current Research on Soil Remediation Technologies
Dr. Nick Basta of the Ohio State University

Dr. Basta will present timely information on his current research into inexpensive and effective ways to treat lead and other contaminants in the soil. Utilizing these techniques could prove to be a powerful tool in dealing with Cleveland's Lead Crisis. Please forward this invite to others whom you feel would benefit.

If you read Realneo, or contribute content to Realneo – (or are involved/interested in any other NEO web site for that matter) - you're welcome to show up at Dewey's Coffee in Shaker Square this Wednesday, December 17, 2008, between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. I will be there, along with other Realneo habitués.

This low key GetToKnowThePeopleBehindTheirUserNameEvent will, in the Holiday Spirit, be byoc (buy your own coffee).

If all this focus on REALNEO about Tremont has surfaced any really unique insight, it is how cool Tremont and its core people are, and how critical appreciation for that is to the future of NEO. I'm pleased to feel our dialog here has opened channels toward better understanding in this neighborhood, which is better for all who love Cleveland. Now I'd like to see how we, as a virtual community, may do more, better... be more engaged and better for the Real Tremont.

A booty call from my friend Colleen

Greetings fellow movers and shakers,

Public Meeting #1

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 5:00 p.m

Where: Lakeview Terrace Community Center, located at 1290 West 25th St., just north of Division. Parking is available on the street only

Public Meeting #2

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Open a New Window: The Songs of Jerry Herman
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Performing Arts Center, Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus

Conceived, written and hosted by Bill Rudman
Co-host, musical direction and arrangements by Nancy Maier
With vocalists Adina R. Bloom and Patrick Janson

A dazzling multi-media concert celebrating the life and musicals of composer-lyricist
Jerry Herman’s “amazing roller-coaster ride” career – from the biggest successes in

Note from Mansfield Frazier regarding a winery in Hough:

Ward 7's recently-elected representative, Cleveland City Councilman TJ Dow, has asked me to assist him with jumpstarting a project. He would like to explore the idea of situating a first-class winery in the Upper Chester area of the ward, which is immediately adjacent to University Circle, and in the shadow of Cleveland Clinic. Such a facility would tap into the nascent green movement by potentially utilizing grapes grown on the vast expanses of vacant land in Cleveland, while creating employment opportunities for local residents in the areas of wine production, marketing, distribution, equipment maintenance, bookkeeping and a host of other jobs. Additionally, such a facility would become a gathering focal point for community events and other entertainments.