HOUSE FIRE REMINDS US TO HAVE OUR CHIMNEY CHECKED
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
The North Royalton Fire Department was called to a fire on Friday, January 16, when a neighbor saw flames and heavy smoke coming from the chimney of a Pamela Drive home. The Fire Department responded about 8:57 p.m. to the one-and-a-half-story home. The fire was under control by 9:15 p.m. No mutual aid was needed, according to North Royalton Fire Lieutenant Mark Pollack. There were eight North Royalton Firefighters on the scene. The fire was extinguished with a dry chemical fire extinguisher from the inside and outside of the chimney. This is th ....
Mayor continues pursuit of deer problem
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Mayor Bob Stefanik has taken his quest to help alleviate the deer population problem on the road. He and four other area mayors traveled down to Columbus on Friday, January 9, for a meeting with Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) officials. The message they wanted to convey is that the deer belong to the state and the problems that the deer have created are the state’s responsibility. The ever increasing population of deer caused and ever increasing amount of damage to vegetation and increased motor vehicle collisions every year, as wel ....
Fire Dept. urges residents to check their electric meters
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
While investigating a recent house fire, the North Royalton Fire Department found a possible danger with the outside electric meter, which was pulling away from the house. This is not a new cause in North Royalton. Some years ago, a house on Cedarwood Drive went up in flames. The entire back of the house had burned away, which totaled the house. A second house fire took place on Corkwood Drive. Luckily, the fire was detected early and the damage was not to that great of an extent and no one was hurt from either fire. A YouTube video of one of the ....
Residents tour new city hall during open house
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Residents got a chance to view the new City Hall, located at 14600 State Road, at Memorial Park at an Open House that was held on Saturday, December 13. Mayor Bob Stefanik and his wife, Janice, welcomed those attending, as well as City Council members, various staff members and Department heads.
“We were pleasantly surprised to see so many residents come and take a tour,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. “They were all very enthusiastic about the City Hall property and very impressed with the new facility. Instead of building a new City Hall ....
Holiday Cookies from All Over the World
If you are looking for something a bit different to bake for the upcoming holidays, you may want to try one of these international delights: Poland - Chrusciki - Angel Wings 1 C. all-purpose flour 1 T. sugar 3 large egg yolks 3 T. sour cream 1 T. vodka Vegetable oil 2-2/3 C. powdered sugar
Combine flour and sugar in medium bowl. Mix in egg yolks, sour cream, and vodka until soft dough forms. Place dough on lightly floured surface; knead gently until dough is smooth. Form dough into 2 discs; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes or overnight. Working wi ....