Santa’s Elves are Hard at Work . . .and Santa is waiting for your Letters
Since it has been such a hectic year, Santa asked the North Royalton Lions and the Royalton Hills Lions to assist him. Santa knows all the good work the clubs perform in the community all year round, including scholarships, adopt a highway, a veteran’s breakfast as well as an Olde Timers Banquet and working with the North Royalton Food Bank to name a few. The two Clubs eagerly agreed to help, following their motto “We Serve!” A special red mailbox has been placed at the North Royalton Fire Station on the City Green to receive all of your letters. It is quite a sight to see it li ....
The ‘Great’ battle against Covid-19
The line was not quiet during a recent telephone interview with Saint Albert the Great School Principal Ed Vittardi. In the background and from his open office window, children could be heard at recess playfully shouting and noisily chatting outside. It’s exactly the noise Vittardi wants to hear. He recently released a letter to school families alerting them that classes will remain in-person and face-to-face despite recommendations from the county to transition to remote learning. When making these decisions, Vittardi always aims to serve the best interests of his school community (which ....
On Tuesday, November 10, a presentation was given at City Hall on the North Royalton Community Report of the Rocky River Stormwater Master Plan. The presentation was given by members of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. About fifteen residents attended. Donna Friedman, Watershed Team Leader and Matthew Scharver, Deputy Director of Watershed Programs presented the plan, specifically highlighting some of this effort as it pertains to North Royalton. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz said that “one of my top concerns is to address the numerous stormwater issues that we have continued to de ....
School Board updates teachers union contract
The North Royalton Board of Education unanimously approved a contract at their November 16 meeting with the North Royalton Education Association (NREA), extending and updating their current thee-year contract. The contract is set to expire at the end of the current school year, on July 31, 2021. Also, at that meeting, the Board approved an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the union, relating to COVID-19 re-opening plans. The NREA is the union that represents the district’s teachers. The new contract, for the 2021-22 school year, will begin on August 1, 2021. The new agreement wi ....
Spreading kindness: Individuals, groups on a mission to help others during pandemic
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” – Fred “Mister” Rogers The pandemic is entering its ninth month, and, in that time, many local “helpers” have stepped up to the plate to lend a hand to those in need. The pandemic has also strengthened and revitalized existing efforts to help those less fortunate. These “helpers” come from all walks of life: some are business owners, some are local leaders with large networks, but many are ordinary folks who simply want ....