Community Garden Goes Blue at Cuyahoga County Fair
A Blue Ribbon was flying for the North Royalton Community Garden at the 121st annual Cuyahoga County Fair, which took place from August seventh through the thirteenth. This will be the group’s fifth blue ribbon. The North Royalton Community Garden received the first place blue ribbon for their display entry in the Community Garden Display category, along with a check for $100. The group received the most points, which placed them ahead of their competitor, Ben Franklin, from Cleveland. According to Community Garden Coordinator, Dejana Cinquepalmi, “the theme, ‘Harvest the ....
NRHS Marching Band in step for another superior year
North Royalton High School Marching Band begins its spectacular musical season with enthusiasm, camaraderie, dedication, attention to detail and a competitive spirit that consistently brings home first-place, superior ratings in the entire State of Ohio from the Ohio Music Education Association since 1990. This is a musical team that won’t let each other down. Why do student musicians come back year after year to work in heat of the sun, the chill of the rain, and the freezing temperatures with snow? It’s fun. Director of Bands, David Vitale, teaches music theory and is the marchi ....
Man’s best friends of all varieties came to the annual Pet Carnival
When John Barlak’s wife, Robin, was diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago, the couple’s boxer pup Rosie was with them every step of the way. Rosie was supportive and a constant companion to Robin, who lost her battle with cancer in March. “Rosie would snuggle up with her, and I know, in some way, Rosie knew what was going on,” Barlak said. “She’s my first dog, and the love she gives is just incredible. She’s really been a huge help to me.” It’s this special bond between owners and their pets that makes the North Royalton Pet Carnival one of the community’s most pop ....
School facilities busy with new building groundwork
Since the passage of the School Bond last May, the North Royalton School Administrators and School Board have been busy with the groundwork that will result in a new elementary school building and other updated buildings. “We as an organization have to go through a certain procedure,” said Assistant School Superintendent Jim Presot. The preliminary report on a wetland study on the property has been received. Less than an acre of total wetlands are located on the property in various locations. The placement of the building and parking lots will be dictated by these areas. The Arm ....
CERT tailgate fund-raiser offers burgers, dogs and bats
The North Royalton Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be holding a fund raiser, Tailgate Party with Burgers, Dogs and BATS, watching the Cleveland Indians take on the Kansas City Royals. The event will take place on Sunday, September 17, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukranian Orthodox Church Pavilion, 9672 State Road in North Royalton. The group is asking the community to sponsor the event, suggesting that employers maybe host an employee party at the event. The following sponsorships are available: Hall of Fame - $1,500 with Premier Seating and tick ....