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Good morning, Gulf of Cleveland! This is The 216 Scoop: The map wars have officially reached the North Coast. Council voted to rename a slice of Lake Erie the "Gulf of Cleveland" 🗺️🌊👀

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John Petkovic & Jude Perez

Maple Lanes is an endangered species. But that’s why this rare Cleveland gem is still rolling after 86 years.

Operating continuously since 1940, it’s one of 12 bowling alleys in the U.S. that still uses manual, human-operated pin setters – which went out of style in the 1950s.

That’s not to say this four-laner lacks style.

The vintage bar belongs in some old film noir.

Then there’s the totally fab mural of Lili St. Cyr lording over the joint -- painted in ’53 by a patron who worked from memory after seeing the legendary burlesque queen perform in Vegas.

Then there’s the dive bar spirit of a joint that hung tough amid changes and challenges.

“So many people left, so many places closed after the 1960s,” says co-owner Ann Abranovich, whose family bought the East 70^th and St. Clair spot in ‘64.

“We never once thought of leaving,” she adds. “My heart is in this neighborhood and I love it here.”

You see, Maple Lanes is about more than bowling or a bar.

It’s about the human element, from the pin-setters to the barflys.

Eugene O’Connor grew up in the Lakeview Terrace housing project with no money or thoughts of an education.

He had something much powerful: His ‘electronic dream.’

He pursued it with fire and abandon, and some of the most driving guitar ever played.

The Dead Boys guitarist – better known as Cheetah Chrome – passed away on Sunday. He was 71.

Born in 1955, he was a Cleveland legend and punk pioneer who helped pen the musical language of the movement.

His first group, Rocket from the Tombs, provided punk’s blueprint.

The Dead Boys made it all their own with songs that inspired generations -- “Sonic Reducer,” “Ain’t it Fun” and “What Love Is.”

When the band broke up in 1980, Chrome would go on to play with Nico, Johnny Thunders and Ronnie Specter, along with several bands he led.

His childhood idols Keth Richards and Mick Jagger would become fans. But it was his impact on those younger than him that brought him great joy and pride.

Cheetah played rock ‘n’ roll, even as his health deteriorated over the last two years.

To the end, he lived his electronic dream. RIP, Cheetah.

If the president can do it, so can we – and laugh while doing it.

Cleveland City Council passed a non-binding resolution renaming part of Lake Erie “Gulf of Cleveland.”

It’s a satirical response to President Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” and Lake Ontario “Lake America.”

Councilman Kris Harsh introduced the measure with an impassioned – and tongue-in-cheek – speech.

"For too long in this country, we have bent the knee to the past," Harsh joked.

The resolution instructs Apple, Google, and federal and state agencies to adopt the name.

It’s also a warning to Pennsylvania, added Harsh:

"There's a very real person in Pennsylvania right now who wants to rename it the Lake of Pennsylvania, and we cannot as Ohioans let the Pennsylvanians get a jump on us.”

How about we go back to the original name?

Lake Erie takes its name from Erieehronon – aka the Cat Nation -- a Native American group that inhabited its southern shores.

Maps as early as the 1650s labeled it Lac du Chat – i.e., “Lake of the Cat.”

Cool name.

WEDNESDAY

Guardians vs. White Sox: Rocctober came early as the Guardians won on a walk-off hit by Brayan Rocchio. A win today puts the Guards atop the Central. 1:10 p.m. at Progressive Field. Info.

Pitbull: What a way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The Latin superstar brings the party to Blossom Music Center. 8 p.m. Info.

The Wailers: The band celebrates its 50^th anniversary and the music of Bob Marley with a tour that hits Music Box. 7:30 p.m. Info.

THURSDAY

Bikini Kill: The band pioneered the riot grrrl movement with feminist anthems and a fiery mix of punk, hardcore and new wave. 7 p.m. at the Agora. Info.

Melt Banana: The frenetic Japanese noise-punk outfit headlines a three-band band – with Cle heroes Yambag and Awesome Quest. 7 p.m. at the Grog Shop. Info.

Steven Rogers: He’s rising for years – so, yes, the comedian renowned for his sharp observational humor and chart-topping debut album is a star. 7 p.m. at Hilarities. (Also performs 6 :30 & 9:15 p.m. Saturday.) Info.

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The Pierogi Burger is a Cleveland classic. Ditto for the Hillbilly Dog.

The cozy vibe, quirky décor and irreverent takes on old-fashioned staples adds to the charm of Parma Hot Dog Diner.

Located in a former Taco Bell, the beloved eatery feels like it’s been wagging for much more than two decades – and is a go-to stops retro hounds and diners alike.

They have until Friday to dig in.

The Hot Dog Diner is closing on Friday and will re-open on Oct. 5 a half mile away, in the former location of North Coast Pizza.

“We’ve moving because the building was sold,” says owner Bob Berry. “But we’re keeping everything inside and we’re going to slide it into the new space down the street.”

That includes the menu.

“Oh yeah, we’ll have the Pierogi Dog – the whole menu,” he say. “We’re also going to be serving pizzas.”

Bond Store on Euclid and East Ninth, 1978. Built in 1946, the iconic department store was a striking and sleek example of Art Moderne architecture. It was torn down in ’78 for the much less stylish National City Center (know the PNC Center).

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