by Jeffrey Gross, DDS, FAGD of The Healthy Smile The Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible answers this question with the assertion that there is “nothing new under the sun.” In all facets of life, we see trends and styles come and go. If we wait long enough, these happenings, activities, and styles all tend to repeat. So many times, we ... Read More »
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Creative Cooking at Avon Place
Activities Assistant, Stephanie, had a little help from Rita inviting the residents of Avon Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation to Creative Cooking on Pathways. Rosa and Gloria whipped up the batter while Pat and Rita enjoyed the results. What a great way to spend the morning on a snowy day Read More »
RRHS Students Earn Scholastic Art Awards
Three Rocky River High School students combined to earn six honors in the 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Freshman Grace Hubbard received a Gold Key Award in Photography for her piece “Looking Out” and also earned Honorable Mention Awards in Photography for her works titled “Trance” and “Cherry Cola”. Freshman Paige Kurtz-Carney received a Gold Key Award in Photography ... Read More »
Bay’s Michael Bradjic Named to MileSplitOH All-Decade Team
Bay Village Cross Country great Michael Bradjic was named to the MileSplitOH All-Decade Team. A 2011 Bay High grad, Brajdic’s highlight races include: 2010 District Champion, 2010 Region Champion, 2010 State Champion, 2010 7th place finisher at NXRMW, 2010 9th place finisher at FLMW, 2010 26th place finisher at Foot Locker Nationals. MileSplitOH says, “Brajdic owns the state’s 10th best ... Read More »
It’s a Strike! Westlake Bowlers Win Tournament
The Westlake Girls Bowling Team finished off a great weekend by winning the 5th annual Black and Gold Sectional Warm-up Tournament sponsored by Cleveland Heights High School. The Demons were led by Senior Jenny Wisniewski (453), Junior Taylor Hedges (449), Senior Emily Hyland (434), and Juniors Gabrielle Hansen (405), Gabi Atanaskovic (242) and Rema Alsabony (104). Three of the Demons ... Read More »
Bay’s Kyle Cusimano is National Player of the Year
The Bay Athletic Department and the Boys Soccer Team would like to share some outstanding news with everyone. Last month the United Soccer Coaches Association headquarters in Kansas City contacted Coach Dougherty to deliver the news that Kyle Cusimano had been named United Soccer Coaches Association National Player of the Year. This is a great achievement. Kyle beat out 420,000 ... Read More »
Avon Early Childhood PTA and Cupcake Cravings Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
Pre-order your choice of six delicious goodie assortments for Valentine’s Day while supporting the AECPTA! Perfect gifts for your significant other, children, teachers, coaches, bus drivers, friends, family, or even yourself! We have partnered with Cupcake Cravings to offer the following: A – 2 piece old fashioned sugar cookie in a gift box with ribbon – $7.50 B – Do ... Read More »
Volunteers Make a Difference in Avon
Dear Avon, We are so fortunate that Avon is such a giving, caring community. We have residents, businesses and even non-residents that volunteer their time and talents to better our city. As I think of all the wonderful things that happened in Avon in 2019, the first thing I think of is all the volunteers that made those things possible. ... Read More »
Congressman Anthony Gonzalez Visits Westlake Business, Holds Employee Town Hall
U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R-Rocky River) is making it his mission to ensure Northeast Ohio voices are heard in Washington. That is the message he delivered Tuesday to a room full of employees at a question and answer session at Westlake’s Sea-Land Chemical Company. Congressman Gonzalez has spent the last year touring numerous businesses and talking to employees across all ... Read More »
Honoring Our Military
Avon High cheerleaders led the way as the Ohio High School Athletic Association hosted a statewide Military Appreciation Night at sporting events held on Friday, Jan. 17. Many area schools, including Avon, took part in this special event by offering complimentary admission to military members as well as special recognition, military-themed spirit music and more. Read More »
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