St. Albert El Salvador Mission marks 20th year of service
Next year, 2019, will mark the 20th anniversary of the Saint Albert the Great El Salvador Mission, a group comprised of parishioners and friends who make annual philanthropic trips to the impoverished, remote Central American nation. Dates have been set for the mission’s next projects, which include on-site medical screenings and water purification efforts. The El Salvador Mission constructed its first community well in early 2000 and has since installed water purification systems at several local schools. “Some of the children walk upwards of 90 minutes to get to school,” said Mission ....
Pet Carnival brings joy to pets and their owners
Everyone has a story – and that includes our family pets. For those gathered July 29 for the 13th Annual Pet Carnival hosted by the North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare, those stories brought the City Green to life as hundreds of pet owners and their furry friends walked the grassy grounds visiting vendors, participating in activities and enjoying the warm, sunny weather. “She gave me life,” said Brendalee Salk of her 1-year-old Teacup Chihuahua, Miss Prissy, dressed in a ship anchor bandana. “She gives unconditional love.” Salk, a resident o ....
Bicentennial time capsule to be buried in October
Efforts to unearth a time capsule buried 50 years ago as part of the city’s sesquicentennial celebration have come to a halt. The time capsule, buried Sept. 23, 1969, at the G.A.R. Soldiers Monument in North Royalton Cemetery, was reportedly moved to a new location due to land restrictions set by the V.F.W., the owner of the burial site, which was unknown by city officials at the time of the capsule’s burial, according to an article in the Royalton Recorder dated Oct. 23, 1969. However, no record was kept as to the time capsule’s new location and officials haven’t come across any arc ....
Council eyes placing removal of term limits on ballot
When it comes to limiting the number of terms a political position may serve, does it ensure that corruption will not take place, or by doing so, do the voters give up the opportunity to vote on a candidate they feel most qualified? Therein lies the question. North Royalton Council will be voting in September whether to pose the question to North Royalton voters. Legislation was introduced at the July 17 City Council meeting that could place the question of removing the term limits on the positions of Mayor, Council President and City Council members. If this legislation is approved, the ques ....
The end of an era – Low participation forces cancellation of Festival Pageant
They say that all good things come to an end. For the North Royalton Festival Pageant, that is true, unfortunately. The Festival Pageant did not draw enough contestants to fill the court, and the difficult decision was made to suspend the event. For many years the beauty pageant was a vibrant event that drew dozens of young ladies and little boys to vie for the title of Miss, Princess, Sweetheart, Little Miss and Little Prince North Royalton. It was an exciting time, getting ready for the big day, appearing on stage and talking with the judges in hopes they would be chosen for their respectiv ....
