Royalton Recorder marks 75 years of documenting life in North Royalton (Years 1977-1979)
The North Royalton Kiwanis Club celebrated the completion of its silver anniversary of service to the community in January of 1977. In the 25 years that Kiwanis had been making Royalton a better place to live. In 1976 the Kiwanis had supporting blood drives, bingo and social activities at the nursing homes, the annual Easter Egg hunt, Annual Scholarships to the graduating classes of North Royalton High School, the after prom, support for children with learning disabilities, and donated a total of $2,856 for the benefit of North Royalton residents backed by over 2,046 man hours of good works. T ....
Air was cool for Easter egg hunt ... but hearts were warmed to see the children’s smiling faces!
What happens when you give twenty-five seniors four thousand plastic eggs, eleven thousand pieces of candy, thirty rolls of tape, fifteen volunteers, and a single afternoon? You get Royalton Woods’ annual North Royalton Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Service Project. Residents, staff, and volunteers of Royalton Woods have been supporters of our local children’s hunt for Easter treats for the past 10 years. On March 15, the residents, staff, and volunteers gathered in the Community Room at Royalton Woods armed with tape and joy to tackle this momentous project. The residents particularly look for ....
North Royalton Resident has first-hand knowledge of Immigration
The Royalton Recorder is a well-known publication in this part of Cuyahoga County. But, would you believe that the Recorder recently made its way to South America? North Royalton resident Ewald J. Consen recently flew to his homeland of Suriname, which is located on the north coast of South America (just north of Brazil). While flying to Suriname, Consen spent some time reading his Recorder. Mr. Consen was heading back to his homeland to celebrate his aunt’s 90th birthday. The 83-year-old Consen has had a varied and interesting life that has literally stretched around the world. From th ....
Mayor Stefanik delivers the annual State of the City address
About eighty people gathered at Carrie Cerino’s Ristorante on Wednesday, March 16, for the North Royalton annual State of the City Address, sponsored by the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce. “I’d like to begin this year’s State of the City as I’ve done in years past, with the status of our cities overall financial picture,” began Mayor Bob Stefanik. He indicated that city income tax receipts have rebounded from 2009/2010 levels, but the deep cuts initiated by the state have not been restored. “ In Columbus and on the campaign trail throughout the United States we hear about th ....
Royalton Recorder marks 75 years of documenting life in North Royalton (1974 - 1976)
The biggest news of January 1974 was the E. E. Root High School varsity basketball team finally won a game. The Bears rolled over Cuyahoga Hts. for the first win in a really long time. Coach Denny Kushlak hoped it would be, “the beginning of a new streak, a winning streak.” The win was such an overwhelming shock the Recorder reporter neglected to indicate the final score! You could have your best shoes last and last because you could take them to a shoe repairman. Craftsman Nick Popa did the shoe repairs for North Royalton’s Myers Dry Cleaning. Mr. Popa repaired shoes, purses, boots, ....