NRHS MARCHING BAND MEMBERS STAR IN DISNEY PARADE
By SHERI STAFFORD Contributing Writer
Band members discovered the magic of Disney as they performed for an audience of park guests at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort, Florida during spring break, March 25 through March 29. Disney is home to plenty of stars, but the students shined as they marched down Main Street U.S.A. giving their best performance. Before the band headed to palm trees and sunshine, members attended mandatory practices to prepare. Their hard work paid off as they were in the spotlight of entertaining vacationers.
While on the trip, they also enjo ....
LOCAL FAMILY INVENTS BEHAVIOR BUDDY
By SHERI STAFFORD Contributing Writer
“Eat your supper, brush your teeth, and clean up your toys.” If you have children, these are words you have spoken countless times. Getting young children to behave well can be a challenge. But thanks to one local family, help is on the way. The Harrison family, mom Tania, dad James, their seven-year-old daughter Symonne, and the family’s best friend, Julie Vaccarelli, are bringing a new patent-pending product to life, “Bear on the ChairTM,” a year-round behavior buddy.
The cute and cuddly teddy bear comes with its own white chair ....
POT HOLES WREAK HAVOC ON OUR VEHICLES
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Spring? Some people look for telltale signs of spring with the coming and going of certain birds in the area. Others look at the poking through of certain spring flowers. For North Royalton Service Director, Nick Cinquepalmi, the sign comes in the form of the opening of the hot asphalt plant. He has been in contact with the plant and was happy to hear that they planned to open this week, weather permitting. “They really do want to get going,” said Cinquepalmi. “We want to get these roads fixed. It’s been a bad winter.”Pot holes caused ....
CITY JOINT DISPATCH WITH STRONGSVILLE IS COMPLETE
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
On Saturday morning, March 22, residents of North Royalton experienced a change, although the change was not evident. That is when the complete transformation took place in the city of North Royalton’s Public Safety Dispatch and was consolidated with the city of Strongsville. The joining of the dispatch for these two cities will make a first in the southwest region of Cuyahoga County.
City Councils in both North Royalton and Strongsville unanimously adopted legislation last month that approves an agreement that incorporates the emergen ....
DRINKS AND RECIPES FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Of all the Catholic saints, St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is one of the most well known. Today, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all over the world. It’s been said that everyone is Irish on this day. If you want to celebrate, but don’t want to attend the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade downtown, or visit your local pub for some green beer, you may want to have a special dinner. Here are a few Irish recipes that you may want to consider.
Irish Creme 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1 C. heavy whipping cream 1/2 C. mil ....