Wrong Rumpke info leads to misprint
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Mayor Bob Stefanik’s office received a number of calls relating the recent story regarding recycling guidelines. The story came about when a resident called Rumpke Waste and Recycling to inquire about the items that could be recycled. Rumpke took over rubbish/recycling duties in the city. Rumpke told her that only plastic bottles and jugs could be recycled. She was upset to hear it, as she was an avid recycler and contacted the Recorder to see if it was true.
Rumpke officials did verify the information, but, according to Stefanik, the in ....
Pets make a big splash at annual Pet Carnival
Pets and their owners loved another fun day at the 9th annual North Royalton Pet Carnival on Sunday, August 3, at the City Green. The pet carnival that is growing bigger and bigger every year is sponsored by the North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws at Play Resort and Daycare. It was a perfect sunny, warm afternoon to bring out the pets and enjoy visiting with other North Royalton residents, as well as many visitors from other communities.
Breeds of all varieties came to the party, some dressed up to match their proud owners. From the Great Danes to the tiny Chihuahuas, this was t ....
Blueberries: Not just for pancakes anymore
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Now is the time to pick and enjoy blueberries. Depending upon the variety, blueberries ripen from June through August. Whether you have blueberry bushes, go to a blueberry picking farm, or just pick up a pint or two at the grocery store, now is the time to take advantage of their abundance and fresh flavor. You may also want to freeze them for later in the fall or winter. Blueberries that have not been washed should stay fresh, if refrigerated and kept dry, up to two weeks. To freeze, place dry, unwashed blueberries in plastic bags or containers a ....
Beware of Distraction Burglaries
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Recently, North Royalton police responded to a Patricia Drive residence where there was a report of a distraction burglary. Cash and jewelry were stolen when two white males distracted the older couple. The man was escorted to the back yard under to guise of reviewing a “water problem.” Meanwhile, the woman was confronted by the other male, who entered through the front door. He told her that he needed to go into the bathroom in the back to turn on the water. He then proceeded to move into another area of the house, where the theft took place. ....
Residents will see no change with regional dispatch
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Strongsville Mayor Tom Perciak and North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik co-hosted a grand opening of the Southwest Emergency Dispatch Center (SWEDC) on Thursday, July 10. This was the next step in the joining of North Royalton’s dispatch with Strongsville’s dispatch center.
The new location of the joint dispatch is now Communication and Technology Building, 13213 Pearl Road, which was once the old Strongsville Public Library. The result of the new center has been ten years in the making, according to Strongsville Service Director, Charles ....