Does CCF pay for the only billboard in lakewood?

[todd vainisi]

So, I know the emergency room is still open - is CCF still paying on their lease for the whole 'hospital' building though? How about the parking garage and the walkway between the buildings? I know that storefronts on Detroit and Madison are very limited as to what kind of signs they can have and what they can do with the exterior of their shops. I mention all this because I find this extremely ugly, out of place, and offensive:

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People thought the flower house on Lakewood Heights was an eye sore. What do we call this??

Also - when can we get rid of the crosswalk since there is no longer a hospital there and really no need for it any longer.

[Michael Deneen]

This City Hall allows the Clinic to anything and everything it wants.

[Brian Essi]

So, I know the emergency room is still open - is CCF still paying on their lease for the whole 'hospital' building though? How about the parking garage and the walkway between the buildings? I know that storefronts on Detroit and Madison are very limited as to what kind of signs they can have and what they can do with the exterior of their shops. I mention all this because I find this extremely ugly, out of place, and offensive:

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People thought the flower house on Lakewood Heights was an eye sore. What do we call this?

I think it's called "TobyTown"

[james fitzgibbons]

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[james fitzgibbons]

That is ridiculous!! The law says contractors who are working in the city are not allowed to put a company sign on the lawn where they are working. Why does CCF have a special dispensation? It seems like a misleading advertisement. Big Phonies!
CCF is just a money making machine called a non-profit.

[Marguerite Harkness]

Correction. Cleveland Clinic is a FOR-profit business masquerading as a nonprofit! IRS should pull their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status!

[Bridget Conant]

They have plenty of money to do as they please:

http://www.inc.com/ilan-mochari/clevela ... d=readmore

[Corey Rossen]

I see banners everywhere in Lakewood, and most look in disrepair. I understand the major beef is that this is the CCF/hospital, other than that I do not understand the alarm.

In terms of storefront signage. I have noticed a huge change of heart in Lakewood by the building/zoning/whatever department, especially when it comes to blade signs. I think the change is for the better. Not only do I like blade signs for their style and look, they save people from unsafely rubber-necking down the street while looking for a business.

[james fitzgibbons]

Golden Rule still applies. " He Who Has the Gold Rules " That fact permeates our society and those who have the money will never let it change.

[cameron karslake]

That is ridiculous!! The law says contractors who are working in the city are not allowed to put a company sign on the lawn where they are working. Why does CCF have a special dispensation? It seems like a misleading advertisement. Big Phonies!
CCF is just a money making machine called a non-profit.

I haven't heard of this law/ordinance. There is a sign next to my house as I write. I guess Kapsalis Hardwood Floors never got the memo.

Never fear though, the CCF banner will have to come down when we rip down the parking garage/professional building in June.

What is this "golden rule"? Is it "money talks, bs..." CCF don't need no "golden rule"...they make the rules!

[todd vainisi]

I see banners everywhere in Lakewood, and most look in disrepair. I understand the major beef is that this is the CCF/hospital, other than that I do not understand the alarm.

Corey - I don't doubt you, but I don't really notice other banners. Can you give a few examples of other banners you see around town? But as another aside, you don't think that looks garish and trashy?

[james fitzgibbons]

It does look garish and trashy and CCF does not care as long as they put their name in your face every way you turn. I will look for some more banners.

[Corey Rossen]

I see banners everywhere in Lakewood, and most look in disrepair. I understand the major beef is that this is the CCF/hospital, other than that I do not understand the alarm.

Corey - I don't doubt you, but I don't really notice other banners. Can you give a few examples of other banners you see around town? But as another aside, you don't think that looks garish and trashy?

I will make note and let you know the ones I see. Off the top of my head I cannot think of any specifically but they really have blended into the tapestry for me. Just think of "happy hour" or "best rate cell phone" or "Sale! Sale! Sale!"

[james fitzgibbons]

Corey is not the best thing to ever hit the Observation Deck free expression is. Can not have expression without Essi.

[Corey Rossen]

Corey is not the best thing to ever hit the Observation Deck free expression is. Can not have expression without Essi.

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