News Archive - Page 47 of 132 - Royalton Recorder

Food Pantry thanks the community for unwavering support

Needless to say, 2020 was an extremely busy year for the North Royalton Food Pantry. While many people in our city may have been aware of the Food Pantry, it was the first time that they may have needed to ask for help because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “When the pandemic hit, we went from adding five new clients a month to five-to-seven clients a week,” said Terry Close, Mission and Ministry Manager at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, where the North Royalton Food Panty is located. “At the start of 2020, we routinely served 100 clients a month. Now we serve between 190 and 200 clients ....

Jan 12, 2021

City chooses new engineering firm

The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that would replace the firm that the city has been dealing with for many years that provided the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer. The ordinance replaces Richard L. Bowen and Associates, City Engineer Mark Schmitzer and Assistant Engineer Dan Collins, with CT Consultants, Incorporated, as consulting engineer, providing engineering services to the city, and approving the appointment of Justin Haselton, P.E. as City Engineer. Bowen has served the city since 2008. “It has been a pleasure serving the City of North Royal ....

Jan 12, 2021

Research on jail feasibility continues

Although it’s been months since the initial announcement of the closing of the North Royalton Jail and the turn around that came later, research on the jail feasibility continues. A brief update was presented to City Council at a recent Finance Committee meeting. Last July, Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz formed the special fact-finding commission to study the workings of the jail and provide the information to City Council. He nominated Matt Stuczynski, a Municipal Advisor who has provided the city with financial information for many years. He also appointed Chris May, Anthony Rohloff, Ward 2 ....

Jan 12, 2021

School Superintendent Gurka announces retirement

North Royalton School District Superintendent Greg Gurka announced his retirement effective June 1, 2021. At the December 14 North Royalton Board of Education meeting, Gurka announced his resignation. In an emotional statement, he said “I had a wonderful experience in my time with the district, beginning in 2002 as Principal of Albion Elementary School. My role in the district has changed a few times from Principal to Director of Personnel in 2006, and finally to School Superintendent in July, 2013. Through all my 19 years in the District, I have found that this is a special place bec ....

Jan 12, 2021

Winter Breaks offer options for making great memories

This is our last issue of 2020 and like most of you, I am shouting “Hallelujah!” as I leave this year in the rearview mirror without a second glance. Though we’re all more than ready for a new year, let’s make sure we end this one on a high note. Winter Break starts next week for school families. The days between Christmas and New Year can be a great time to recharge with your loved ones with some simple yet memorable activities. Here are some easy ideas to get you started. Hot Cocoa Bar - Clear off the kitchen counter and make a hot cocoa bar that lets the kids concoct their own sp ....

Dec 15, 2020

COVID could not stop Care and Share’s Thanksgiving tradition

By JOE JASTRZEMSKI Contributing Writer Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Care and Share program at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, although it looked and operated differently than in other years. For the past 30 years, the dining hall at the Church was filled with families and with those who had nowhere else to go on Thanksgiving Day. Year number 31, because of the pandemic, took on a different look, although the dedication of the volunteers stayed the same. The dinners served to 1,300 people on Thanksgiving Day came in a white container and were delivered to those who requested a ....

Dec 15, 2020

Santa Claus is coming to town

In past years, there has been a variety of things and events that help to celebrate the Christmas season. There have been events, such as holiday craft fairs, concerts, visits to Santa, the lighting of the City Green and a parade offered by the city administration, churches, schools and organizations throughout the community. All of these things have served to make happy memories and have become a part of the holiday tradition. Unfortunately, the pandemic has caused many of these traditions to be set aside this year. Although the foregoing of some of these time-honored traditions, albeit ....

Dec 15, 2020

Service clubs feel effects of pandemic

Despite the challenges a global pandemic brings, members of North Royalton’s service clubs continue to make an impact on their community and the agencies they help. Activities, regular meetings and fundraising events that raise thousands of dollars each year for scholarships and other worthy causes may have been canceled for most, but members’ desire to help and serve remains stronger than ever – and brings with it a renewed vigor for the New Year. The North Royalton Lions Club has seen an increase in membership, said President Keith Gruber. After canceling their annual fundraisers, me ....

Dec 15, 2020

City Council passes annual budget

The North Royalton City Council introduced legislation at its November 17 meeting for the city’s 2021 budget. The ordinance was sponsored by Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz and placed on second reading. It was then placed on third reading at Council’s December 1 meeting. Over the past several years, the budget discussions with city administrators and Council began in the fall of the previous year. Last year, however, the timeline shifted to the beginning of 2020 in order to allow for the new Mayor and Council to have input. According to Ohio law, Council must adopt its yearly budget by March ....

Dec 15, 2020

Hunting down that perfect gift for that special someone

The holidays will look a little different this year, but that won’t bring an end to the tradition of hunting down gifts to put under the Christmas tree for loved ones. What are the trending gifts this year and what are the top items and gift ideas for our loved ones of all ages? With many residents working from home and not venturing out, they are finding more things that need to be done around the house. Taking care of a home project can make a very satisfying gift. Gadgets that might be of interest to people in your life who are handy or are looking for some items to provide a unique f ....

Dec 1, 2020