MAYOR AND COUNCIL WANT STATE TO HANDLE DEER POPULATION
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
City Council unanimously adopted a resolution, introduced by Mayor Bob Stefanik and all of City Council, that requests the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to control deer populations in Cuyahoga County. The resolution comes on the heels of discussion that took place between local area Mayors and Managers.
Stefanik initiated the conversation in the hopes that leaders from other northeast Ohio communities will join him in sending a message down state. The message: the deer belong to you and the problems that the deer have created ....
LOTS TO DO AND LEARN AT THE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY EXPO
We are all looking for better ways to take care of ourselves and be the healthiest we can be. By attending the Health, Wellness and Community Expo on November 1, you will be able to see many exhibits sharing a plethora of information to help you achieve your goal.
The expo will be held on the same day as the 14th Annual 5K Bear Run/Walk, the 6th Annual Student Turkey Trot/Walk, and Mayor Bob Stefanik’s community breakfast. There is still time to sign up for the 5K Bear Run/Walk. Please see the ad on page 25 for details. Beginning at 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., a free pancake and sausage ....
SCHOOLS RECEIVE HIGH GRADES ON REPORT CARD
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
On September 12, the Ohio Department of Education released the school district report cards for the 2013-14 school year, the second year using letter grades. Although the Ohio Districts will not receive overall grades until 2016, the breakdown ratings are released yearly. The Royalton Schools showed an improvement over last year’s grades and met all of the 24 indicators, which measure student proficiency.
“To say that I am proud of the gains that our district made would be an understatement,” said School Superintendent Greg Gurka. ....
OCTOBER IS FIRE SAFETY MONTH -Know the tips to keep you and your family safe
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
October is National Fire Safety Month. North Royalton Fire Chief Bob Chegan notes that while overall prevention is important, arming yourself with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and having an escape plan can save your life. Chegan advises residents to have a working smoke detector on every level of your home, outside of every sleeping area and one in every bedroom. Install carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas. Make sure that the detectors are operable and that the batteries are fresh.
The two kinds of smoke detector techno ....
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BOND ISSUE AND LEVY ON NOV 4 BALLOT
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
North Royalton voters will have another opportunity to vote on an improvement issue for the North Royalton School District. The North Royalton Board of Education voted at their July Board meeting to place a 28-year, 1.66 mill bond issue, plus a continuing 1 mill permanent improvement levy on the November 4 ballot. This comes after voters rejected Bond Issues three times. The following, is what voters will see on the November 4 ballot - Issue #10:
"NORTH ROYALTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Proposed Bond Issue and Tax Levy
Shall the No ....