Mobile Market: August 2023

 

Calendar submitted by Vera Horton-Little

National Night Out in Youngstown

Flyer from youngstownohio.gov 

Please attend the National Night Out Increase the Peace Rally at beautiful Homestead Park, located in the Taft & Wilson School Neighbors region of the 7th Ward in Youngstown, Ohio. 

Thank You!

Free Mattress Bags

7WCC now has mattress bags if anyone in the 7th Ward is in need of one to dispose of a mattress. Please call John R. Swierz, (330) 503-1363 to arrange for pickup (no delivery). 
Thank you!

Flyer source:  youngstownohio.gov

Resident Seeks 500+ Signatures to Bring Trader Joe's to Area

by Daniel Brodner

So, you want a Trader Joe’s. Well, here are the requirements for a Trader Joe’s to build in our area. Knowing the right questions to search for on Google I was able to find what it takes to possibly get a Trader Joe’s built in our area. Remember, even if we all work together there is no guarantee they will consider building one here.

They require 2-4 acres vacant land. A location with easy access in and out of the site, signalized intersections are a plus. Lease or purchase.

We will need a minimum of 500 signatures. I’d like to see thousands sign the request!

Trader Joe’s stores are located in counties where the household median income is $10,000 higher than the average median income. Trader Joe’s stores are normally located in cheaper parts of expensive areas.

Mahoning County unfortunately does not meet the median household income $50,750 compared to the national median household income $70,784 but neither does Cuyahoga County at $55,109 and there are three Trader Joe’s built around the Cleveland area. The only parcel of land I can find available that fits the Trader Joe’s property guidelines is at 8524 Market St. Boardman, OH. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/8524-Market-St-Boardman-OH/26357050/

Like I said earlier, there is no guarantee but if we all say the same thing and get a massive number of signatures, they might build one here. Click this link to request a store. https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/request-a-store

Copy and paste the following in the Request a Trader Joe’s in My City “Comments” section and be sure to fill in the rest of your Contact Information:

Please consider building a Trader Joe’s at 8524 Market St. Boardman, OH. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/8524-Market-St-Boardman-OH/26357050/ The location has easy access in and out of the site and is highly visible.

COY Roof Replacement Program

* Attention 7th Ward Residents *

As your councilwoman, impacting the neighborhoods and residents directly is one of my top priorities! I worked with administration to create the program and then proudly supported and passed legislation to do just that!

And I want to ensure to help as many 7th Ward residents as possible with the COY Roof Replacement Program. In June, Youngstown City Council passed legislation to appropriate $3 MILLION of ARPA funds for roof replacement. The eligibility parameters/requirements have been set and I want to get as many eligible 7th Ward residents as possible to qualify!

If you are interested - please email me your name, home address, and phone number so that I may send you the appropriate information and documents to start the process and get you in queue. In the subject box please write "7th Ward Roof Replacement". My email is badamczak@youngstownohio.gov

Submitted by Basia Adamczak, 7th Ward Councilwoman, Youngstown, Ohio

Picnic Parking & BYO Lawn Chair

 Those attending the 7WCC picnic should be aware that parking in the small lot off Sheridan is limited. Street parking is available nearby, such as on Lynn Ave. Yes, there are picnic tables, but you may want to bring your own comfy lawn chair. RSVP is required; so if you have not contacted us yet, please do so now. See you Saturday!

Photo from 2022 Picnic

7WCC Picnic RSVP ASAP

Any 7th Ward residents planning to attend the 7WCC picnic next Saturday should RSVP before Tuesday, July 18th. Contact information is on page 2 of your newsletter (not comfy posting people's phone numbers online) OR drop an email to nancyb7wcc@gmail.com OR message any 7WCC board member and ask them to relay the message. We just need to know how many people are attending to ensure that we provide enough food.  Members can bring desserts this year, if they so desire. Thank you!

Playing in water sprayed from atop a firetruck
is always a fun activity at 7WCC Picnics.
Photo from 2022 Picnic.

First Annual 7th Ward Fourth of July Parade

On Saturday, July 1, 2023, the 7^th Ward Citizen's Coalition, in collaboration with Iron and String Life Enhancement (Purple Cat), carried on the tradition of the Lansingville Parade by hosting the first annual 7^th Ward Fourth of July Parade, followed by a gathering in the parking lot of the Pemberton Park Baseball Stadium on Shady Run Road. Kenneth Stanislaw served as our first Grand Marshall. Despite heavy rain in the late morning, we had twenty parade participants. Many residents came out to watch the parade. The route included portions of Florida Avenue, Jean Street, Detroit Avenue, and Shady Run Road.

As parade committee chairman, I want to thank Jimmy Sutman, Basia Adamczak, and Amber White for their generous donations as well as the parade committee, Kenny Stanislaw, YPD and our community police officer Ryan Curry, Youngstown Fire Department Station No. 9, and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1299 for helping to make the parade a success. I am looking forward to next year's parade and to making it even better!  - ̶  Lee Keys

General Meeting: June 15, 2023

Youngstown Police Chief Carl Davis was the keynote speaker at the 7WCC General Meeting on June 15, 2023. Officers representing various police units also attended and spoke about their duties and responsibilities. It was very informative! 

Below are a few photos submitted by Madison Keys, a young volunteer who earns school credits by photographing meetings and events for the Ward Word newsletter.

YPD Chief Carl Davis