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 ....

Harvest Fest ushers in autumn and helps fund winter holiday

By JOE JASTRZEMSKI Contributing Writer

We may want to ignore it, but there are signs that autumn is just around the corner. The beautiful colors show that the season of fall is ready to explode. Orange pumpkins are starting to appear. The green leaves of summer are turning into browns, reds and yellows. Days are getting shorter. In North Royalton, there’s one other noticeable sign that autumn is near. It’s Harvest Fest Time.

Years ago when agriculture dominated the landscape of North Royalton, gatherings like this would take place at a farmer’s home where food would be serve ....

September is National Preparedness Month – Are you prepared?

Are you prepared for any potential emergency or disaster? If you answered yes, then you get a gold star in preparedness; if you answered no, let the North Royalton Community Emergency Response Team (NRCERT) help steer you in the right direction.

Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Month was created to educate people on the importance of being prepared for and to respond to all types of emergencies ranging from natural to man-made disasters. Every year FEMA picks a new theme to set the mood for the month’s campaign. For 2014 the theme ....

Mayor asks state officials to take action on deer problem

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer

Mayor Bob Stefanik 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 are your responsibility. The ever-increasing population of deer caused and ever increasing amount of damage to vegetation and increased motor vehicle collisions every year.

Discussion has taken place among the various community leaders at a recent Cuyahoga County Mayors and Manager Meeting, according to Stefanik. He has drafted a letter, wi ....

130th annual community festival ready to go

Whatcha doin’ this weekend? If you want to have some fun, come on down to the 130th annual North Royalton Community Festival August 22, 23 and 24, on the City Green at the corner of Ridge and Royalton Roads. Hours are 6 p.m. - midnight on Friday; noon-midnight on Saturday; and noon - 9 p.m. on Sunday. Continuous entertainment at the gazebo will offer enjoyment to young and old alike. On Friday at 6 p.m., newly crowned pageant winners will be introduced to the community.

Come see some very talented teen bands, such as Velocity Band, Paige Heiftke and Friends, followed by DJ Music. ....

Wrong Rumpke info leads to misprint

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer

Mayor Bob Stefanik’s office received a number of calls relating the recent story regarding recycling guidelines. The story came about when a resident called Rumpke Waste and Recycling to inquire about the items that could be recycled. Rumpke took over rubbish/recycling duties in the city. Rumpke told her that only plastic bottles and jugs could be recycled. She was upset to hear it, as she was an avid recycler and contacted the Recorder to see if it was true.

Rumpke officials did verify the information, but, according to Stefanik, the in ....

Pets make a big splash at annual Pet Carnival

Pets and their owners loved another fun day at the 9th annual North Royalton Pet Carnival on Sunday, August 3, at the City Green. The pet carnival that is growing bigger and bigger every year is sponsored by the North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws at Play Resort and Daycare. It was a perfect sunny, warm afternoon to bring out the pets and enjoy visiting with other North Royalton residents, as well as many visitors from other communities.

Breeds of all varieties came to the party, some dressed up to match their proud owners. From the Great Danes to the tiny Chihuahuas, this was t ....