Times-Picayune (Thursday, June 26, 2008)

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With private dollars at stake, delays hurt

In a public hearing last week, the New Orleans City Council tangled with the Office of Recovery and Development and Administration over a state tax credit program to promote cultural activities. Some council members felt their districts were being ignored. The mood turned contentious. As a result of this debate, approval of funding for the city's 17-zone recovery plan was put off -- at Dr. Ed Blakely's request -- for at least another week.

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by Sheila Stroup

On Wednesday, a team of volunteers from Annunciation Church left New Orleans and headed for Quincy, Ill., a town left in shambles by the Mississippi River flooding.

"The best therapy for people who are stressed out and freaked out is to help others," the Rev. Jerry Kramer said.

Father Jerry, 40, is rector of the Free Church of the Annunciation, a vibrant Episcopal church on South Claiborne Avenue. When we talked on Monday, he seemed a little stressed out and freaked out himself.

The Dept. of Public Works will begin FEMA-eligible street and sidewalk repairs in early July. The repairs included in this program consist mainly of roadway and sidewalk patching, but may also include repairs to driveway aprons and curbs. Residents can view the upcoming street repairs by going to Public Works
website and selecting Broadmoor as the neighborhood.

The renovation of Wilson School is underway. The demolition of the Annex building and full abatement of the Main building are now complete. Salvagable materials such as windows and doors are available to the public through next week. Please enter on the General Pershing side of the building for pick-up.

The Ground Breaking Ceremony for the school construction is scheduled on July 17th at 1:30 pm on the school grounds. The BIA would like a minimum of 200 residents young and old to take part in the ceremony. T-shirs marking the historical event will be distributed to all in attendance. Please try your very best to show your support, as the community has worked extremely hard to make this renovation possible.

We are pleased to report that the Temporary Library facilities at Keller have been delivered. It will be open in late July equipped with computers, staff, and plenty of books.

US Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the State of Louisiana (State) announce VA Medical Center (VAMC) and Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans (MCLNO) Site Selection Public Informational Meetings

Meeting Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 3700 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Broadmoor Moishe House Exemplifies Jewish Community's Ongoing Commitment to NOLA

Created by the Forest Foundation and the Center for Leadership Initiatives in 2005, Moishe Houses are homes that serve as grassroots community centers for young adult Jewish communities throughout the world. Broadmoor has a rich Jewish history: Jews have been a strong part of the neighborhood's diverse social fabric since its development in the 1920s.

"Moishe House New Orleans will emphasize social justice and community revitalization," said Graboyes, who is the BDC's Housing Case Manager. "The House will also serve as a conduit for the many Jewish groups around the world interested in contributing to recovery efforts here in New Orleans."

The Broadmoor Development Corporation is happy to report that around 72% of the properties in Broadmoor have been repaired or are undergoing active renovation. However, we cannot reach our goal of a completely recovered neighborhood until every property in Broadmoor has recovered. We need your help! In an attempt to make contact with every property owner who may be in need of assistance, an outreach campaign has been instituted. Flyers, door hangers, and yardsigns have been placed on properties that may not have made a full recovery.

If you took photographs at Broadmoor Fest this past weekend, please share them with us by emailing them to broadmoormaggie@gmail.com or burning them onto a disk and dropping them off at the office (4514 S. Derbigny Street).

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