News Archive - Page 97 of 132 - Royalton Recorder

A ‘beacon’ of the community closes its doors after 65 years in business

Beaconhill Florist & Greenhouse, one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the city, closed Feb. 26. Owner Alan Saniuk, 59, son of Irene and Leo, is retiring from the floral industry and starting a new position in the electrical, plumbing and mechanical field. It’s a bittersweet move for Saniuk, who literally grew up in the shop, assisting his parents and learning the ins and outs of the trade since he was a small child. He and his siblings grew up in the home connected to the Ridge Road property. Saniuk made his position there official in 1978, working fulltime alongside his family, ....

Mar 5, 2018

Community Garden Eyes Expansion

Over the past few years, many residents would have to wait, sometimes for years, to have the chance to garden at the North Royalton Community Garden. Now, there are gardening opportunities available. Plans are also being discussed to expand the garden, with the blessing of the city. “The Community Garden Board, and our garden members have decided that this is a wonderful opportunity for the garden and look forward to the expansion,” said Garden Coordinator, Dejana Cinquepalmi. The North Royalton Community Garden was built in 2009 and started up in 2010. It is located at 14788 State Road i ....

Mar 5, 2018

Five NRHS athletes sign national letters of intent

Wednesday, February 7, was a day that five North Royalton seniors will remember for a very long time. The five signed their National Letters of Intent to continue playing their high school sports at the collegiate level. The five join four other North Royalton High School Seniors who signed National Letters of Intent in the fall. Of the five who signed earlier this month, four were members of the North Royalton girls’ soccer team. The other played on the Bears football team. The five are: Claire Novak – Cleveland State University; Krista Harbart – Lake Erie College; Jordi Markovic – ....

Feb 20, 2018

NRMS fifth graders show off projects at “Space Night”

North Royalton Middle School fifth-graders had the chance to show off their work to parents, as well as the entire fifth-grade community when they showcased their “Space Night” projects. All fifth graders were assigned a project dealing with space. They were given 12 different options to choose from to match their specific talent. These options included technology, art, creativity, writing, and singing among others. After the projects were complete, all fifth-grade science teachers set up their classrooms in a museum-style and allowed students, parents and family to walk around the pods t ....

Feb 19, 2018

Prom event gives attendees a ‘Night to Shine’

For many, prom is a rite of passage and a true celebration of youth. There’s the dress (or flashy tuxedo), the dancing, the decorations, the pictures, the food, the after-parties, and, most importantly, the memories. And sadly, there can be a population who, year after year, misses out on what some would argue is the most significant social event of a young person’s life. Together with The Tim Tebow Foundation, a Christian-centered global community founded by professional athlete, Tim Tebow, Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church is taking steps to ensure everyone experiences prom. Now in its sec ....

Feb 19, 2018

High school rivalry continues with fund-raiser for crisis nursery

First, there was the Golden Shoe. Then came the Honey Jar. And now, the friendly rivalry between North Royalton and Brecksville-Broadview Heights High Schools will continue with a nod recognizing superior community service and philanthropy. Members of the Student Council groups from North Royalton and Brecksville-Broadview Heights High Schools have teamed up for a friendly fundraising competition raising needed monies for Providence House, a crisis nursery in Cleveland that ranks as the oldest and largest such agency in the United States. Now through March 29, both schools will compete with ....

Feb 19, 2018

Senior citizen development proposal must first meet voters’ approval

North Royalton voters will have an opportunity to vote on the question of rezoning several parcels from R1A Residential zoning to SCD Senior Center District zoning. The property in question is located on the north border of North Royalton, on Sprague Road, just west of State Road. Council recently approved the measure to be placed on the May 8 ballot, after a public meeting in front of the city’s Planning Commission. This process is done in accordance with the city’s charter, which states that any change in zoning classification for a parcel that would allow for multi-family dwellings and ....

Feb 19, 2018

Bockelman Sisters suit up for the Lady Bears

If you take a quick look at the North Royalton Lady Bears Roster for this season, you’ll notice not one, not two, but three sisters from the Bockelman family on the varsity roster. Having brothers or sisters playing on the same team is common. But, in this case, having three sisters playing on the same high school team is unusual and special. Number 55 Sara Bockelman is a senior and stands 6-feet-1-inch tall. Number 20 Lauren Bockelman is a junior and is 5-feet-7 inches tall and Number 31 Kaitlyn Bockelman is a freshman and stands 5-feet-8 inches tall. The sisters make up 25 percent of the ....

Feb 5, 2018

Aspiring Middle School leaders participate in Annual Conference at NRMS

Keith Hawkins, one of North America’s top youth speakers, presented to North Royalton Middle School (NRMS) on Tuesday, January 23. The presentation was entitled, “Leaving Footprints in the Lives of the Human Race.” The goal of the presentation was to help students build meaningful relationships with each other. Hawkins was the keynote speaker for the NRMS Middle Level Leadership Conference. North Royalton Middle School students welcomed peers from Mayfield Middle School, Bay Middle School, Strongsville Middle School, Brecksville/Broadview Heights Middle School, Shiloh Middle School, Kim ....

Feb 5, 2018

Bitter cold does not hamper construction progress

It’s not even Spring, yet some major construction projects around the city are either in full swing, or are in the works to start soon. Three projects are in the mid and southwest section of the city. Royalton Place, the 33-acre senior development that was proposed by Gross Builders is now becoming a fixture at the corner of Rt. 82 and York Road. The first building of four, four-story luxury apartment buildings, complete with a clubhouse, fitness room and outdoor pool, is progressing. The development will offer 288 suites of one and two-bedroom apartments for people, aged 55 and older, offe ....

Feb 5, 2018