Posts in category 2nd Street & Bud Emerson
Written by Pride Is Blooming
I wasn’t able to get to Settlers’ Watch on Pride Day the way I usually do, because I was taking care of my property turning it into something I can be proud of. Kristen and her friends planned a meet-up at Lakeview Park Saturday night, so I drove down to the Watch and looked around. Wow!! Nice job to all involved with the clean-up. I walked around taking pics (this’ll be a long one!!) because all the flowers were just gorgeous. I watched another couple walk and look around in absolute wonder as they took in everything that was the Watch. Freshly mulched flowerbeds, expertly cut carvings, and a pleasant evening to be outside. Another gentleman in his 20′s with an Eric Barnes tattoo on his arm relaxed on the bench in front of the Eagle, and we talked about the City and how Lorain will always be home.
Blooms at The Watch
Thanks to Loraine for the heads-up that things were bloomin’ at Settlers’ Watch. I stopped by and had a very pleasant walk around the park. Things will only continue to get more beautiful as the year goes on. Stop over to 2nd Street and Oberlin Avenue and enjoy!
WE WON!!!
The Spitzer Conference Center at LCCC was the site of the Lorain County Beautiful Awards Tuesday night. “The Lorain County Beautiful Awards has been recognizing properties for their beauty and aesthetic contribution to the overall quality of life in LorainCounty for the past eighteen years.”
Settlers’ Watch was nominated for Community Service: Any volunteer project for the betterment of the community such as community garden projects, beautification teams, etc.
AND WE FREAKIN’ WON!!
Kudos, Congrats and a Huge Round of Applause to Loraine Ritchey for coordinating everything and making the original plan a reality!!
Kudos, Congrats and a Huge Round of Applause to Bud Emerson for all of his efforts and devotion to the carvings!! Absolutely beautiful!!
And a Big “Thank You” to all of the following who contributed money, plants, equipment, materials, sweat and everything else that went into the greenspace now known as “Settlers’ Watch.”
The Carvings Sponsors
Century Tel Corp. – The Eric Barnes Eagle Tribute
City Of Lorain (Preservation Grant) – The Portside/Lorain Sign – The Anchor
CT Consultants – The Ship Captain
Lakeland Health Care Corp/Port of Lorain Foundation – Lorain Lighthouse
Oster Homes – The Heron
Corporate and Civic Sponsors and Participants (alphabetically)
Arkinetics- Gary Fischer – Site plan
Black River Historical Society- plants
Charleston Village Society Inc. – Project developers and co-coordinators
City of Lorain – Project developers and co-coordinators
Mayor A. Krasienko and staff
Lorain City Council members
Community Development Dept
Lorain Street Department
Lorain Utilities Dept
Lorain Fire Dept
Lorain Parks Dept
Lorain Health Dept
Lorain Police Dept
Lorain Law Dept. .
Lorain Building Dept.
Crest Fence – Fencing
Don Mould’s Plantation – Landscape
First Energy Corp. – Site and project development
Lakeland Healthcare Corp- Plantings
Lorain Arts Council – Plantings
Lorain County Government:
Lorain County Commissioners- Benches
Mrs. B. Blair, Ms. L. Kokoski, Mr. T. Kalo
Lorain County Solid Waste – Mr. D. Billman
Lorain Metro Parks – Bryan Goldthorpe- Horticultural
Lorain Rotary Club – Planting bed – Ship Captain
Morning Journal – Plantings and Landscape
Ritter Signs – Signage
SQP – Printing – All invitations and brochures
Stipe Painting – Labor for preservatives
Individual Sponsors
Graphic Design/ Invitations Commemorative Booklet- Christopher D. Ritchey
Photography – Mark J.Teleha- Paula Tobias- Richard Robbin -
Barnes Commemorative Album- Mark J. Teleha- Paula Tobias
Volunteers- labor and plantings and donations
Tom and Jeri Boyer
Tom Brown
Tom Campana
Mr. and Mrs. C. Camera
Mike Challender
Austin Cotterill
Kacy Cotterill
Renee Dore
Dennis Flores
Dan Given
Alexis Goldthorpe
Mrs. and Mrs. B. Goldthorpe
Brian Hazelett
Dan Ketchum
James Kudrin
Danny Lopez
Taylor McKay
Anne Molnar
Scott Muska
Tony Krasienko
Jordan Paulson
Pam and Larry Radke
Ernest and Loraine Ritchey
Rich and Ellen Robin
Don and Kelly Sagert
London Saxton
Bret Schuster
Ken and Pegi Shawver
M. Silecky
Katie Skinner
Craig Snodgrass
Morgan Snodgrass
Abigail Sugerick
Keri Sugerick
Mark Teleha
Paula Tobias
Members and Employees (who also volunteered not named)
Black River Historical Society
Crest Fence
Don Moulds Plantation
First Energy Corp
Lorain Street Dept
Lorain Utilities Dept
Lorain Rotary Club
Morning Journal
Stipe Painting
Publicity and coverage:
Chronicle Telegram Newspaper
Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper
Morning Journal Newspaper
A Visit to Settlers’ Watch
I got a call from Loraine recently, to pay a visit to Settlers’ Watch soon, because the butterfly bush behind Eric Barnes’ Eagle, was really doing its job. Halfway out the door already, I detoured there and met her before she left.
Loraine and Lisa have already done some writing about it, so please visit That Woman and Buster’s House, too, please.
A Walk Through Settlers’ Watch
As Loraine’s personal photographer, she let’s me know when something’s goin’ on, or asks me to get a shot for her when she needs it, or if there’s a photo op she thinks I’d be interested in. She let me know that someone had dropped off a red, white and blue bouquet at the foot of the Eagle dedicated to Airman 1st Class Eric Barnes.
I got to see the finished walkway, built with bricks from the recently razed Lorain High School.
Settlers’ Watch is about ready to bloom. Get yourself something cool from Mr. Twister, and head over to see the sights, or even to sit a spell. There always seems to be a nice breeze blowing through the area.
It’s Just Not the Same…
Settlers’ Watch is a beautiful greenspace, and we have Loraine and the City of Lorain to thank. That being said, it’s just not the same in the winter. Snow is a poor substitute for the colors of spring and the green of summer. The carvings of Bud Emerson seem a bit forlorn without the artwork of Mother Nature surrounding them.
From 2nd Street Project to Settlers’ Watch
2nd Street Contributors list – alphabetically
The Artist _ Sculptures
Bud Emerson-
The Carvings Sponsors
Century Tel Corp. – The Eric Barnes Eagle Tribute
City Of Lorain (Preservation Grant) – The Portside/Lorain Sign – The Anchor
CT Consultants – The Ship Captain
Lakeland Health Care Corp/Port of Lorain Foundation – Lorain Lighthouse
Oster Homes – The Heron
Corporate and Civic Sponsors and Participants (alphabetically)
Arkinetics- Gary Fischer – Site plan
Black River Historical Society- plants
Charleston Village Society Inc. – Project developers and co-coordinators
City of Lorain – Project developers and co-coordinators
Mayor A. Krasienko and staff
Lorain City Council members
Community Development Dept
Lorain Street Department
Lorain Utilities Dept
Lorain Fire Dept
Lorain Parks Dept
Lorain Health Dept
Lorain Police Dept
Lorain Law Dept. .
Lorain Building Dept.
Crest Fence – Fencing
Don Mould’s Plantation – Landscape
First Energy Corp. – Site and project development
Lakeland Healthcare Corp- Plantings
Lorain Arts Council – Plantings
Lorain County Government:
Lorain County Commissioners- Benches
Mrs. B. Blair, Ms. L. Kokoski, Mr. T. Kalo
Lorain County Solid Waste – Mr. D. Billman
Lorain Metro Parks – Bryan Goldthorpe- Horticultural
Lorain Rotary Club – Planting bed – Ship Captain
Morning Journal – Plantings and Landscape
Ritter Signs – Signage
SQP – Printing – All invitations and brochures
Stipe Painting – Labor for preservatives
Individual Sponsors
Graphic Design/ Invitations Commemorative Booklet- Christopher D. Ritchey
Photography – Mark J.Teleha- Paula Tobias- Richard Robbin -
Barnes Commemorative Album- Mark J. Teleha- Paula Tobias
Volunteers- labor and plantings and donations
Tom and Jeri Boyer
Tom Brown
Tom Campana
Mr. and Mrs. C. Camera
Mike Challender
Austin Cotterill
Kacy Cotterill
Renee Dore
Dennis Flores
Dan Given
Alexis Goldthorpe
Mrs. and Mrs. B. Goldthorpe
Brian Hazelett
Dan Ketchum
James Kudrin
Danny Lopez
Taylor McKay
Anne Molnar
Scott Muska
Tony Krasienko
Jordan Paulson
Pam and Larry Radke
Ernest and Loraine Ritchey
Rich and Ellen Robin
Don and Kelly Sagert
London Saxton
Bret Schuster
Ken and Pegi Shawver
M. Silecky
Katie Skinner
Craig Snodgrass
Morgan Snodgrass
Abigail Sugerick
Keri Sugerick
Mark Teleha
Paula Tobias
Members and Employees (who also volunteered not named)
Black River Historical Society
Crest Fence
Don Moulds Plantation
First Energy Corp
Lorain Street Dept
Lorain Utilities Dept
Lorain Rotary Club
Morning Journal
Stipe Painting
Publicity and coverage:
Chronicle Telegram Newspaper
Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper
Morning Journal Newspaper
Electronic Media
http://www.loraincounty.com/
http://www.loraincounty.com/charlestonlorai/
http://www.locophotogblog.com/
http://thatwoman.wordpress.com/
Settlers’ Watch Unveiling
The Ceremony Continued….
Lorain County Commissioners Betty Blair and Ted Kalo with a Proclamation
The Unveiling of the Name
Cutting the Ribbon, Opening the Park
The “2nd Street Project” Is No More….
Officially christened “Settlers’ Watch”, the “2nd Street Project” had its ribbon cutting Saturday morning, attended by over 200 citizens and local officials and dignitaries. Master of Ceremonies Gary Fischer officiated the event, which was opened with the presentation of colors by the Lorain Admiral King NJROTC Color Guard, led by Commander Dan Tuttle, and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chaplain Boals administered the blessing, and Gary Fischer introduced the honored guests, which included Lorain Mayor Tony Krasienko, Service Director Robert Gilchrist, County Commissioners Betty Blair and Ted Kalo, Congresswoman Betty Sutton’s rep Kay Giardini, Eric Barnes’ Family, Bud Emerson, and many others.
