GRANT WILL FUND BENNETT ROAD REPAIRS

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer

The City of North Royalton received some good news in the form of notification last week from the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works that they will be eligible to receive for funding for the Bennet Road resurfacing project. The project would include the resurfacing of the southern section of Bennett Road, which runs from Edgerton Road, south to Bridgewater. The area encompasses about two miles of roadway. The project would encompass the removal and replacement of the asphalt, much like the State and Ridge Road projects that took place s ....

Oct 15, 2015

SPICY OR SWEET, SAUSAGE IS DELICIOUS

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer

The method of making meat into sausage is a traditional method of preserving food. Sausages are preserved by curing, smoking and drying. The techniques are as old as the ancient Romans and Greeks, as evidenced in the various writings of that time. You may think of sausage as full of fat and made from the undesirable parts of meat, but for many, sausage making has become an art. If you make your own, you can ensure that the fat content, the amount of salt you use and the ingredients you put in it are to your liking.

The word sausage com ....

Oct 15, 2015

SENATE TO VOTE ON SNOW DAY EXTENSION

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer

North Royalton School Superintendent might be the most beloved in recent history of the North Royalton Schools, as North Royalton School students got another snow day on February 18, when the city was pelted with another seven plus inches of snow. Once again, the North Royalton Schools had to call a calamity day, the fifth so far this year. “It’s always a difficult decision to make,” said Greg Gurka.

In 2014, the North Royalton Schools took calamity days on January 6, 7, 28 and 29, due to sub-zero temperatures. This latest day ca ....

Oct 15, 2015

ROYAL REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

By Sheri Stafford Contributing Writer

On September 12, 1984, Royal Redeemer Lutheran School held their first day of school for preschoolers. Since then, RRLS has grown into a nationally accredited school that includes three-and four-year old preschool classes, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through eight. This year, the school will commemorate its 30th anniversary with celebrations all year long.

Barb Nelson and Karen Ritter are founders of the school. Shortly after school began, Barb relocated to New York, where her husband’s business was located. Karen is still ....

Oct 15, 2015

There is more to Valentine’s Day than just hearts and candy

By SHERI STAFFORD Contributing Writer

On February 14, cards, chocolates, flowers, and other gifts will be exchanged as an expression of love, but there is more to the story than just hearts and candy. The tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Day has roots that date as far back as the third and fourth century AD, and through the course of time, the holiday has become synonymous with love.

The story of how Saint Valentine earned his title is unclear. Although there is more than one St. Valentine noted in history, they have something in common; they were martyrs. Perhaps the most ....

Oct 15, 2015