Author Archives: bob

Prayers from Maria Sunflower Wine Festival

It’s less than two weeks until the Sunflower Wine Festival hosted by Prayers from Maria. It will take take place July 9, in historic downtown Rocky River on Old Detroit Road, 4 – 11:30 p.m. Wine and Beer Gardens are open from 4 – 9 p.m., with street cash bars and live music until 11:30pm. Come and rock the night ... Read More »

It’s Time to Celebrate!

It was a time to celebrate at Bistro83 at Mills and Route 83 in North Ridgeville on Sunday, June 10 as the award-winning restaurant hosted a Customer Appreciation Day. It was a great chance for customers to stop in, meet with Chef Anthony Martorello and staff and enjoy complimentary gourmet delights. “Thank you to all our wonderful customers who stopped ... Read More »

UH SJMC and Westlake Community Bless Civic Garden

The Westlake Community Garden at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center officially blessed the 2016 season under glorious June skies last week as Mayor Dennis Clough, UH SJMC President Robert David, gardeners and guests gathered for a summer ceremony on the garden ground just south of the UH SJMC Seidman Cancer Center building. “We gather today to offer gratitude for ... Read More »

My Personal Trainer: From Wheelchair to Recovery

Kathy Yates, a 56 year old who had two brain aneurisms, a seizure and a stroke, left the hospital wheelchair bound with very little hopes of recovery.  She was put into a nursing home to further extend the physical therapy and recalls the constant agony and tears as she would try to stand and take a step, but fail.  After ... Read More »

Dave Greenspan Opens Campaign Office

Dave Greenspan, candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, 16th District has opened a campaign office. Campaign Director George Phillips stated, “We are pleased to announce that Team Greenpsan has opened a campaign office in the heart of the 16th District. This office will not only serve our staff and countless dedicated volunteers, but most importantly this will give the ... Read More »

Bring It On! NO Mercy Wins Senior Walking and Wellness Challenge

Who Has the Best Senior Center Around?? University Hospitals St. John Medical Center hosted its first Senior Challenge of the year starting April 29, and NO (North Olmsted) Mercy took top honors against a contingent of rival teams. The kick-off for the first Senior Challenge of 2016 was on April 29 with close to 100 walkers in the program. Senior ... Read More »

Symphony at Olmsted Falls: Everyone Greets Everyone

Symphony at Olmsted Falls and Symphony at Mentor are owned by Compass Pointe Healthcare System where we live and breathe the motto – EVERYONE GREETS EVERYONE. Step into any one of the residences, facilities or the hospitals we work with, and you’ll be greeted with a warm smile and a friendly face. We find energy, live with positive attitudes, and ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Westlake Speeder Threatens Officer A 31-year old resident of Hilliard Oaks Drive in Westlake had quite a night on June 6 when he was stopped for speeding and then threatened to have the patrolman’s “Badge on the Mayor’s desk.” When that didn’t work, the man retreated to his home where, in the best tradition of Lon Chaney in the film ... Read More »

Summer Party! A Day in the Sun at The Normandy

The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River has reasons to celebrate life all year around. It is always a little easier to enjoy the weather in June, however, so the Normandy’s annual Summer Picnic on June 2 was a hit for residents, families, staff and guests. A delicious barbecue dinner was dished up under a glorious blue sky as lively ... Read More »

Law You Can Use: First Amendment Gives Journalists Limited Newsgathering Rights

Q: Does the First Amendment give reporters a general right to gather the news? A: The First Amendment guarantees the freedoms of speech and the press, and these protections focus on the right to communicate (the right of newspapers and radio or TV stations to publish or broadcast, and the right of citizens to criticize the government). Less clear are ... Read More »