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	Best of Show brings family into the picture 04/27/2013 GATES MILLS – Best of Show winner Charles Deihl’s ambitious oil painting “Séance R & L” is so realistic it looks like a photograph.
	Taking control of cancer diagnosis helps recovery 10/17/2012 Julie Grimm knows something about creating order from chaos. In 2005, she underwent surgery for a brain tumor and in 2008 was diagnosed with breast cancer.
	Couple in 80s buck trend of filmmakers 10/12/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS � Alice and Lincoln Day are not who organizers had in mind three years ago when they launched the first Chagrin Documentary Film Festival.
	CFHS grad paints way to art success 10/04/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS � In 1972, John Miller graduated from Chagrin Falls High School, worked for the Chagrin Falls Township road crew paving village streets the summer after high school and headed east to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
	Chagrin staff aims for �super� service Who ARE the 09/27/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS � There are super heroes among us � but you won�t recognize them by their capes or masks because these performers of good deeds are the people you see every day. They are the employees of the Chagrin Falls School Distric
	Parents of addicts can take back life 09/19/2012 With drugs becoming readily available and addictions on the rise, more families are dealing with addicts.
	When there�s a mill, there�s a way New book detail 09/14/2012 The rule is if you want to be a writer, you must write about what you know best. Local history buff Donald Barriball has been faithful to that creed through five books he has penned on a variety of subjects involving Chagrin Falls� past.
	Play brings to light hidden drug addiction Premier open to publ 09/07/2012 The most dangerous place in your home just may be the medicine cabinet, warns “Legally Addicted,” a new play commissioned by Fairmont Center for the Arts to raise awareness of a problem many have, but few may recognize.
	Dean details story of Watergate saga 08/30/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – The man who brought down a president stood at a lectern on the altar of Federated Church on Aug. 21 and took his audience on a first-person journey through that saga in American history.
	Neighbors head up Junior League gala 08/24/2012 The Junior League of Cleveland is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. At the heart of the action are two Bainbridge women who, by chance, live in the Tanglewood neighborhood.
	Special theater camp proves ‘life-changing’ 08/21/2012 When a camp gets accolades like “My favorite things are friends and singing our hearts out,” said Ronit Peerless, or “Stagecrafters Camp is so wonderful for me. I love this place,” said Alex Simon, somebody is doing something right.
	Group hopes to build South African school 08/10/2012 Chagrin Falls-based Brick by Brick board member Ann Spataro was forced to recognize that her world was not “the world” during a mission trip to South Africa.
	Letters from camp on way to serve military 08/02/2012 Kids attending summer camp are encouraged to write letters to their families back home. The letters written recently by those attending sports camp at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club (CVAC) took a different route: They were sent to those serving in the U
	Geology lessons get real ... 07/26/2012 Textbooks, classroom slide shows and boxes of rocks just don't do justice to the world of geology, especially with national parks like Yosemite and Grand Teton just a long bus ride away, according Kenston students.
	Farmers market is home-grown affair 07/18/2012 A 10:30 on a recent Sunday morning, parking was getting scarce, and the sidewalks were busy with shoppers headed to or returning from the same place, greeting each other as they passed.
	Auburn 3-year-old gets his 'miracle' 07/11/2012 A "miracle" happened June 28 for Charlie McMicken and his family. He is no longer connected to an intravenous tube or oxygen line. The Berlin Heart that was helping his own heart pump blood throughout his body is no longer needed.
	Police can save day with vacation checks 07/09/2012 Vacationing residents can leave their homes with some peace of mind with local police departments regularly checking on their houses. Sometimes those checks have uncommon results.
	At 50, officer set for first boxing bout 06/27/2012 While staying fit is nothing new to Solon police Lt. Bruce Felton, he has taken his daily workouts to the next level -- the boxing ring.
	Race car driver partners to raise money to find cure 06/21/2012 What do race cars and kick ball have to do with each other? Just ask NASCAR race car driver Jeff Gordon and kick-ball super star Quinn Clarke, a Chagrin Falls sixth grader.
	Newest department member loves his duties 06/13/2012 Bainbridge Trustees officially appointed the newest member to the township police department Monday.
	Tour beckons public to colorful gardens 06/06/2012 When Bruce and Reva Waldo moved to their home in Bainbridge 15 years ago, there were a half dozen hostas in the yard.
	National champs add fifth straight crown 05/30/2012 Washington, D.C., Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, now Florida -- the Solon Middle School Science Olympiad team has conquered five straight national tournament titles.
	Higher grade level latches onto dynasty 05/30/2012 There's no big secret to winning the Science Olympiad National Tournament, Solon High School science teacher Donna Ross said.
	Chemist had hand in changing world 05/23/2012 When you reach for your ergonomic garden tools, you can thank Michael Fath, of Burton Township, for that comfortable feel.
	Opportunity knocks; recognition arrives 05/16/2012 The 1844 Sears-Adams House in Chagrin Falls was named a "Top Preservation Opportunity" for 2012 by Ohio Heritage during a May 10 luncheon in Toledo.
	88-county flight set for 75th anniversary 05/09/2012 Dr. Ron Siwik, of Auburn, who owns a Piper J3 Cub aircraft, will participate in an unusual flight to honor the airplanes' 75th anniversary.
	Years, yards go far for special swimmer 05/03/2012 When Solon resident Wendy Weisz completed her 200th length of the pool recently at Solon High School, it marked her 25th year of participation in the Swim for Diabetes event.
	State chess title is coach's parting shot 04/25/2012 Chess is not just a game for Solon students; it's more of a competitive sport with state championships and all.
	Volunteers put meals, much more on table 04/18/2012 The Geauga County Department on Aging's home-delivered meals program is marking a milestone this month. It began its services to homebound senior citizens 15 years ago.
	'R-word' gets boot from students' lingo 04/13/2012 "Spread the word to end the word." That is the sentiment behind a campaign at Orange High School to end using the "R-word" or "retard," as a derogatory term, according to intervention specialist Carla Nazelli.
	Teacher, ex-pupil pair paintings in exhibit 04/05/2012 A Chagrin Falls art teacher and former student are teaming up for an exhibit beginning tonight (April 5) at Deborah Nicholl Interiors in Chagrin Falls with a reception open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m.
	Message hits home on human trafficking 03/28/2012 Laura Straniero, of Claridon Township, is looking for abolitionists. It's not for a re-enactment of pre-Civil War days but for a fight that she said is not far from Geauga County's doorstep. "It's either here or it's coming," Mrs. Straniero said Sunday,
	Interurban history surfaces in creek 03/21/2012 While walking along a creek on village property, South Russell police Sgt. Michael Rizzo came across something he said he never expected to see.
	Women's dedication is community's gain 03/14/2012 When describing the basis of the Solon Civic Club, Sandra Pannetti said the group's logo that says it all. "Women dedicated to serving our community" she said. "That's what the club is all about."
	Local volunteers put hearts in USO effort 03/08/2012 Each week, volunteers gather at the United Service Organization's care package office in Bainbridge to pack boxes of "comfort" items to send to the troops.
	Veterinarian's love for horses runs deep 02/29/2012 Sean T. Allison, a 2003 graduate of Kenston High School, has always been fascinated with veterinary medicine.
	Wait for heart goes on for Auburn boy 02/22/2012 Charlie McMicken, 3, of Auburn, is spending every day now in Cleveland Clinic, awaiting a new heart. He was admitted last October.
	Visit with president is scientifically 'cool' 02/15/2012 Super Bowl teams and professional championship athletes aren't the only ones being recognized for their accomplishments at the White House these days.
	Russian classes go high tech at Kenston 02/08/2012 Matching adjectives with nouns is much more technologically involved than using a traditional textbook during Russian class nowadays at Kenston Middle School.
	Students get jump on college planning 02/01/2012 While thousands of high school student-athletes just partook in this year's national signing day Feb. 1, choosing a college is much more than just an event -- it's a process.
	School turns page to prevent bullying 01/25/2012 West Geauga Middle School overhauled its academic schedule this week to kick off its new bullying prevention program for which the district received funding from the Ohio Department of Education.
	School turns page to prevent bullying 01/25/2012 West Geauga Middle School overhauled its academic schedule this week to kick off its new bullying prevention program for which the district received funding from the Ohio Department of Education.
	Competition takes off with scientific savvy 01/18/2012 Requiring commitment, preparation, teamwork, practice and coaching, Science Olympiad competitions are in many ways like an academic track meet.
	30-year councilman has more in his view 01/11/2012 He's a man about town, a man of few words and concise thoughts.
	Freedom of speech valued with essays 01/04/2012 "Why do you think the freedom of speech is considered our most important right?" That is the question, but it's just the beginning in the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Free Speech Essay Competition for high school juniors and seniors.
	Rescued goat needs home to call his own 12/28/2011 Billy, a rescued goat living at Geauga County Humane Society's Rescue Village in Russell, is lonely. He had a horse partner who has now gone to a foster home, as have several sheep and goats that have been adopted. Rescue Village staff hopes Bi
	Science fair draws conclusions, winners 12/22/2011 How do sports drinks affect tooth decay? Are eyewitness testimonies reliable? Do video games increase heart rate and blood pressure for players?
	Longtime councilman helped city grow 12/14/2011 In 28 years on Pepper Pike City Council, Clevis Svetlik has seen a community grow from a almost rural community that had a volunteer fire department and contracted with vendors for most city services.
	1959 Kennedy visit recalled in Geauga 12/07/2011 In 1959, the late John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline paid an unscheduled visit to Geauga County.
	Tasers now carried by most officers 11/30/2011 Tasers are now being carried by most local law-enforcement departments.
	Thanksgiving traditions: varied and plentiful 11/23/2011 Thanksgiving traditions are in abundance in the Chagrin Valley, from donkeys in the house, hikes in the park and a tree of thanks, to designing Christmas plates and cooking an extra turkey for leftovers.
	More than 100 celebrate Chip Henry Institute 11/17/2011 Celebrating the new Chip Henry Institute for Outdoor Adventure was the goal of more than 100 people who gathered Nov. 11 at the Geauga Park District's West Woods Nature Center in Russell.
	Multiples name of game at early learning center 11/11/2011 Starting kindergarten is often considered one of life's major transitions.
	Service director says recycling improving 11/03/2011 A recycling program in the city of Solon, which began in the late 1980s, continues to improve, Service Director Thomas Bandiera said.
	Movband helps kids focus on fitness 10/26/2011 By day three of a 21-day Movband challenge at Chagrin Falls schools, kindergartener Ella and first-grader Ava Latore had traveled more than 40 miles by foot.
	Russell history book receives recognition 10/19/2011 For more than five years, Russell Historical Society members worked on researching, editing and collecting photographs for its pictorial history of Russell Township.
	'Volley for the Cure' honors cancer survivors 10/13/2011 The Comets girls' volleyball teams will be honoring staff members who are breast cancer survivors and raising funds to save more lives at the home games Thursday (Oct. 13).
	Family Promise helps mother pick up pieces 10/05/2011 Ericka Ruiz, a soft-spoken mother of three daughters, is taking steps to find a new job and a permanent home following a turbulent period in which her home was destroyed in a gas explosion and as a result, she lost her job.
	Rescue squad credited with saving man's life 09/28/2011 After a nearly fatal attack by yellow jackets, Russell resident Victor Matthews credits a team effort by the Russell rescue squad in saving him.
	Small schools played big community roles 09/22/2011 Early schools were an important part of the history of local communities. Their role fascinates historian Sylvia Wiggins.
	Stoneybrook Farm event benefits conservancy 09/14/2011 Thoughts turned to Charles Lindbergh when a small propeller plane roared just above guests last Friday at the Evergreen Everblue benefit for Western Reserve Land Conservancy in Hunting Valley. In the late 1920s, the renowned aviator used to touch down on
	Photographer recalls 9/11 sights, sounds 09/09/2011 Now, as the 10th anniversary of the attacks approaches, she has vivid memories of the day that shook the nation and the world.
	'Excellent with distinction' has another side to it 08/25/2011 The Solon School District, which ranked first in the state last year among 614 school districts, went on to achieve its highest performance index score ever on the 2010-11 state report card. The district earned a rating of "excellent."
	Old photos, map set for Village Hall walls 08/17/2011 A donation of an old plat map for the Frank W. Stanton allotment has inspired a plan to display it and other old photos and information on the walls of South Russell Village Hall.
	Vet to raffle roadster to help homeless heroes 08/11/2011 Tony Campanella, of Chester, a U.S. Army veteran, is hoping to build a home for homeless veterans. He has founded a charity, House Our Heroes, to help find housing.
	Need for speed still exists at Geauga Lake 08/03/2011 Autocross competitions are held across the nation, and the old parking lot at Geauga Lake Park has turned out to be an ideal location for the sport.
	Local historians look for 1865 burial site 07/28/2011 A mystery involving where a 7-year-old girl was buried in the Chagrin Valley many years ago intrigues those who follow local history.
	Daughter's bicycle takes dad down memory lane 07/21/2011 When Solon resident Jim May bought a bicycle for his adult daughter Maureen, who had Down syndrome, he painted a big yellow mark on his driveway on Solon Road, he recalled.
	Juke Box memories tell of another time 07/15/2011 Back in the day when there were no computers and high-tech entertainment, young people often gathered at a neighborhood restaurant that played jukebox music.
	Honor Flight program touches Russell veteran 07/06/2011 Veteran Donald Schutt, of Russell, was among the 25 veterans who recently made a visit to war memorials in Washington, D.C. The trip June 29 was sponsored by Honor Flight Network.
	Now used worldwide, Gradall began at Lake Lucerne 06/29/2011 In the 1940s, brothers Ray and Koop Ferwerda, immigrants from Holland, used their invention, a hydraulic excavator, to do site work around their new homes in Lake Lucerne in Bainbridge.
	Honey of avocation faces growing challenges 06/22/2011 After 21 years working with honeybees, Auburn resident Eugene McCune continues to be fascinated by them, even as it has become more difficult to keep them.
	New dean at CSU 'coming home' to Hunting Valley 06/15/2011 Australian native Meredith Bond said she thinks of her move back to Hunting Valley as "coming home."
	Foleys to celebrate musical togetherness 06/09/2011 It's been said the loving couples make beautiful music together. For Carol and Bill Foley, of Bainbridge that has been the case for 50 years. Literally.
	Outdoor educator served 30 year with Metroparks 06/01/2011 After a 30-year career with the Cleveland Metroparks, where he has served as chief naturalist and chief of outdoor education, Solon resident Robert D. Hinkle said it is the areas of peace and tranquility within the parks that continue to inspire him.
	Students encounter people, sights of Russia 05/25/2011 Kenston High School students said they weren't certain what to expect during their spring break trip to Russia. They knew they would be seeing famous sights in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but they could not foresee the human interaction and cultural exchan
	Local man rolls to strong marathon finish 05/18/2011 Bainbridge resident Barry Winovich has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, and is in a wheelchair. But that didn't stop him from finishing the Cleveland Marathon Sunday in style.
	Laurel School students get 'outside the box' 05/12/2011 For Sara Hull and Jacquelyn Ellis, of Pepper Pike, the best subjects in sixth grade are in the humanities. Sara prefers social studies and Jacquelyn's choice class is English.
	Women's league adds Santa Claus to its causes 05/04/2011 For many years, the Chagrin Valley Women's League has been giving back to the community in the form of time and charitable donations.
	World Bicycle Relief gets local boost 04/28/2011 A bicycle is an empowering tool, Lisa Kollins, of South Russell, said recently.
	Girl Scout troop wows with seven Gold Awards 04/25/2011 Only about one in 20 eligible Girl Scouts earns the Gold Award. So when Troop 833 in Chagrin Falls had seven of its 11 members receiving the Girl Scouts' top award last Saturday, the achievement was considered most unusual.
	Pastor gets his own 'sermon in a sack' 04/14/2011 Pastor gets his own 'sermon in a sack'
	Kids speak out for autistic siblings 04/07/2011 Eleven-year-old Alex Eiben, a fifth-grader at St. Joan of Arc School in Chagrin Falls, beamed with pride as he talked about his younger brother, Jack, age 9.
	Bomberettes dance like grand champions 03/31/2011 Hard work, teamwork and passion recently added up to three national awards, including a grand championship in dance, for the Kenston High School Bomberettes at the Cleveland Convention Center.
	Business leaders tell students success begins early 03/24/2011 When she's conducting a job interview, the most important quality she looks for is passion, guest panelist Mary Wheeler told about 50 business students at Kenston High School recently.
	Creativity expands for artistic couple 03/17/2011 When it comes to their recent involvement in two public art projects, Solon residents and artists Ron and Margie Hill like to think big -- 5 feet tall, to be exact. That is the size of two sculptures the couple are creating, one as part of the Gnomes
	Tolerance Fair puts acceptance on table 03/11/2011 Solon's first Tolerance Fair, a free event featuring uplifting activities for all ages, will take place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. March 13 at the Solon Community Center.
	Lesson from Egypt echoes for freedom 03/03/2011 Rachel Estafanous told her fourth-grade class at Moreland Hills Elementary School last week about the Egyptian revolution that began Jan. 25 and about her Egyptian family. Fourth-grader Ahmed Abouelsoud, draped in an Egyptian flag, also gave a presentatio
	Abuse victim turns tragedy to triumph 02/23/2011 She remembered how she blushed when he looked at her and how wonderful their relationship was at first. "He was respectful, charming and a gentleman," Johanna Orozco told juniors and seniors at Kenston High School last week. "He was good looking too." Sh
	'Ambassadors' mix it up, get it together 02/17/2011 They're athletes, top students, club leaders, dancers, marching band members or Center Stage actors with a well-rounded school life and friends. But they realize they have to do more to help others who might feel left out.
	Some couples share work, as well as marriage 02/09/2011 Solon resident Bruce Felton, an administrative lieutenant with the Solon Police Department, has someone in his corner at all times when it comes to understanding the demands of the job -- his wife, Joann.
	Astronaut's visit is uplifting for students 02/03/2011 When he was a young boy, his heroes were fellow Ohioans John Glenn, the first man to orbit the earth, Neal Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon, and Jim Lovell, who commanded the Apollo 13 mission successfully back to earth in a spacecraf
	Medical student's plan scripted for success 01/26/2011 For Chagrin Falls High School 2001 alumnus Benjamin Preyss, the search for the best way to treat low-income patients medically has brought awards, involvement and promise.
	Doctor looks at ADHD through new context 01/20/2011 Parents with children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often struggle with finding a remedy that will help them.
	Retiring piano teacher has been playing for 85 years 01/12/2011 After 85 years of playing piano, Elaine Shakley, of Russell, smiles about her occupation's unusual side effects.
	Goal for jobless is to 'Go Forth,' find work 01/05/2011 Joe Rettman, of Solon, has been unemployed since being laid off in August 2009 from a sales and marketing job for a recycling and sustainable energy business.
	Students use 21st-century technology to connect with counterpart 01/03/2011 It was a "getting to know you" program, 21st century-style.
	Speech and debate team is on winning streak 12/22/2010 Solon High School's championship at the recent speech and debate tournament at Chagrin Falls High School continues the team's winning streak this fall.
	Service projects keep Interact Club busy 12/15/2010 The 300-plus cookies they were boxing for a soup kitchen in downtown Cleveland after school last week comprised just one of the community service projects of the Kenston High School Interact Club during the holiday season and all year-long.
	Local writer shares Polish holiday traditions 12/08/2010 A Polish holiday tradition is exchanging Christmas wafers with family and friends and wishing them health and happiness.
	Since 1965, Russian has drawn students 12/03/2010 With all the choices of foreign languages today, Russian continues to draw large numbers of students in the Kenston School District.
	Russian language still going strong at Kenston 11/29/2010 With all the choices of foreign languages today, Russian continues to draw large numbers of students in the Kenston School District.
	Service dogs expand their touch to autistic boys 11/17/2010 For Marcel, Christophe and Henri Augier, of South Russell, Parker has been the perfect companion, according to their mother, Sophia. Marcel is 12 years old and Christophe and Henri are both 11.
	Project PEACE takes on myths of domestic violence 11/11/2010 True or false: Domestic violence isn't all that common. It only happens to a small percentage of people.
	Girls 'flock' for books and bat mitzvah 11/03/2010 Finding a "flock" of pink flamingos on the lawn in the morning may indicate it's time to search the house for gently used books. At least it does when Solon Middle School seventh-graders Celia Schwartz and Melanie Myeroff come calling.
	Students learn bullies feel sad, inadequate 10/27/2010 A bully may seem like he's on top of the world, but fifth-graders at Orchard Middle School in Solon learned recently that he may really feel guilty, inadequate and sad.
	Passion for survival reaches out for cure 10/21/2010 Bainbridge resident Sophie Sureau knows what it means to be a survivor.
	Library turns page on first 25 years 10/13/2010 The Bainbridge Public Library will host a 25th anniversary celebration at 2 p.m. Oct. 17. The celebration, sponsored by the Friends of the Bainbridge Library, will feature entertainment and homemade refreshments.
	Church's mission day turns out '2 B A Blessing' 10/07/2010 Over 225 members of Pioneer Memorial Presbyterian Church in Solon rolled up their sleeves and spent the day reaching out to others last Saturday.
	Director of 'Toy Story 3' movie returns to his roots 09/30/2010 In a childhood bedroom where the walls were plastered with "Star Wars" posters and the "$6 Million Man" action figures and accessories cluttered the floor, Lee Unkrich grew up in South Russell in the 1970s and up through 1985.
	West Geauga graduate is in for 'Amazing Race' 09/22/2010 West Geauga High School's 2006 valedictorian and student-body president continued his path of success over the last four years, winning Princeton University's top Pyne Honor Prize for undergraduates before graduating in June.
	Stuntman's new pitch is to hit minor-league parks 09/15/2010 Ted Batchelor's latest stunt with fire has laid the groundwork for a larger challenge.
	Farmers markets are growing across area 09/09/2010 Famers markets are popping up all over Northeast Ohio. Some are more successful than others, and some are just starting to build a costumer base.
	St. Joan of Arc nun marks 50 years of service 09/02/2010 A local woman celebrated her 50th anniversary as a sister of Notre Dame last Sunday.
	Ursuline College exhibit scores with girls of summer 08/25/2010 Voted out of all-male press boxes in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston, Doris O'Donnell was one of the few woman sports reporters in the 1950s when she worked at the old Cleveland News.
	Group eases pain for parents of adult addicts 08/18/2010 For parents struggling with the challenges and heartbreak of coping with adult addicted children, there is hope.
	Sisters keep walking from Shaker Heights to Chagrin Falls 08/11/2010 Two women have redefined the idea of exercise with their extreme walking.
	Stadium to benefit from family fun day 08/05/2010 During a two-year fund-raiser, the stadium committee raised nearly $450,000 for the synthetic turf field at Kenston High School. The unveiling of the new field was celebrated by some 2,300 community members of all ages last September.
	Labor of love to end for retiring pastor 07/28/2010 After 17 years of service to the "dedicated and faithful" people of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Solon, the Rev. Powell Woods will retire next month.
	New Hawken campus offers firsthand learning 07/21/2010 New opportunities for firsthand learning will flourish when Hawken School opens its new extension campus in University Circle on Aug. 29, according to Head of School D. Scott Looney.
	Art initiative seeks to help Create Peace 07/14/2010 "My art is my voice," "stand together" and "live in peace" were just three of the messages schoolchildren wanted to share in banners they made for their schools.
	Science camp opens new world to kids 07/07/2010 Kids in a science camp from Chagrin Falls Park Community Center had an up-close encounter with the natural world last week.
	Scout troop celebrates history and success 07/01/2010 When Solon Boy Scout Troop 504 applied for its charter in April 1959, it had just five Scouts, including two that were sons of the Scoutmaster and the committee chairman.
	Prairie meadow finds TLC from preschool 06/23/2010 A prairie meadow needs care and that is what is happening at the Geauga Park District's Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge.
	Foreign-exchange program unlocks treasures 06/16/2010 Hannes Salomon, 17, will take back lifelong memories of his year in the United States when he returns to Berlin in early July.
	Spinal-cord research earns national honor 06/09/2010 Dr. Anthony F. DiMarco, a physician at Metrohealth Medical Center in Cleveland, is making a difference in the lives of patients with spinal-cord injuries.
	Spinal-cord research earns national honor 06/09/2010 Dr. Anthony F. DiMarco, a physician at Metrohealth Medical Center in Cleveland, is making a difference in the lives of patients with spinal-cord injuries.
	Book brought to life as author pays visit 06/02/2010 Principal Jack DiCello, of Kenston Intermediate School in Bainbridge, had no idea how one teacher's suggestion would evolve. He couldn't have foreseen the full-school celebration of literacy that would be inspired by one book and a visit by an author and
	'Walk With a Doc' takes office outdoors 05/26/2010 The leaves were starting to turn last fall when Solon resident Deborah Gallagher said she first embarked on a unique sort of morning walk through the Cleveland Metroparks.
	Imagine, three schools have global destination 05/20/2010 For years, they've been using their imaginations to create skits or build objects on the spot and respond instantaneously to challenges.
	Winning formula puts Comet on U.S. physics team 05/12/2010 Solon High School junior Eugene Rabinovich, who came home with three gold medals from the state Science Olympiad last month, is one of 20 students nationwide and the sole student in Ohio to be selected for the U.S. physics team.
	Great acting makes this 'Dream' hip 05/06/2010 Those who like their Shakespeare pure will be disappointed in the Great Lakes Theater Festival's 1960s-style of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." But director Charles Fee thinks far differently.
	Event drives home message about drinking 04/29/2010 Lessons from the program "Your Life, Your Choice," presented to about 1,400 local high school students Tuesday at Parkside Church in Bainbridge go far beyond statistics.
	Environmental club catches recycling fever 04/22/2010 The environmental club at Orange High School got into high gear this year with a recycling program that is making a difference, junior Clair Sulerzyski said Monday.
	Local Marines inspire collection for troops in Afghanistan 04/14/2010 Two local Marines are the inspiration for a collection campaign to send donations to Marines serving in Afghanistan. A Marine flag flies in the front window of Hedges Designs Inc. store on North Franklin Street in Chagrin Falls, where the collection is t
	Yearlong sailing trip was natural high 04/07/2010 For the family of Brian and Sheryl Sandridge, of Solon, sailing through 36 locks of the Erie Canal, dropping anchor in the Potomac and jumping off rocks into deep waters at Thunderball Cave in the Bahamas were just part of their adventure.
	Art project strums with guitar designs 03/31/2010 A glittering guitar signed by actor and musician "Little Steven" Van Zandt kicked off an art project that involved every student at St. Joan of Arc School in Chagrin Falls.
	Passover 'miracle' motivates bar mitzvah project 03/24/2010 Rus Don, of Solon, always will remember with gratitude when a stranger saved his life during Passover 2008.
	Girl Scout cookie sales to light up the day 03/11/2010 People commonly turn on their front porch lights at Halloween to show they welcome trick-or-treaters. This week, it's time to put the lights on for another reason - to buy Girl Scout cookies.
	Scouting memories abound for 100 years 03/03/2010 Scouting in Chagrin Falls not only introduced resident Ray Henderson to new experiences and friends, but to many aspects of his hometown.
	Peru trip opens doors to world of parrots 02/25/2010 A flock of hundreds of raucous macaws, majestic in their colored feathers, descended upon a steep riverbank to eat clay, a phenomenon witnessed by Chagrin Falls resident Leslie Mapes on a recent trip to Peru.
	Visiting teacher helps mark Chinese New Year 02/17/2010 While Americans were getting ready to celebrate Valentine's Day on Feb. 14, the people of China were preparing for their New Year's celebration and 15-day spring festival, Yahui Xu told students last week at Timmons Elementary School in the Kenston School
	Lent provides Catholics with time to reflect 02/11/2010 While Lent is often viewed as a time of giving up, it is also about doing, the Rev. Richard K. Burchell, pastor of St. Rita Church in Solon, said.
	Eight Chagrin grads team up with passion, vision 02/03/2010 From days of working in the hot sun spreading mulch together to investing money and creating philanthropic opportunities, a group of 2002 Chagrin Falls graduates is planning for the future.
	After 42 years, local veteran gets his Purple Heart 01/28/2010 Jim McEnaney, of Bainbridge, never saw the Purple Heart he was awarded back in the Vietnam War after being wounded in an air-base attack.
	Story of Bielski Brigade retold in Solon visit 01/21/2010 An estimated 20,000 people are walking the earth because of the bravery and dedication of the Bielski Brigade, a group of Jewish guerilla fighters who rescued fellow Jews from execution by the Nazis during World War II.
	Senior program for Asians grows in popularity 01/13/2010 New friendships are forming each Wednesday afternoon at the Solon Senior Center.
	Cause is unknown for local teacher's rare illness 01/07/2010 For Solon High School honors biology teacher Jeffrey Pehanic, the event that triggered his contracting the rare Guillain-Barre syndrome always may remain a mystery. However, he said his experience could help raise awareness about the illness and its sympt
	Stroke victim's spirit lifted for Christmas 12/30/2009 Home for the holidays has special meaning this year for Philip and Laurette Castro and their five children. It was a grand homecoming for Mr. Castro, who returned to his home in Auburn on Christmas Eve after seven weeks at Cleveland Clinic and Metrohealth
	'Houses of Hope' quilt raises money for shelter 12/23/2009 Hope for a brighter tomorrow is the dream of the many victims of domestic abuse who receive emergency shelter at Women Safe in Chardon. That dream is reflected in the quilt titled, "Houses of Hope," which has brought in over $16,000 for Women Safe.
	Gingerbread bandstand rocks at Holly Hall 12/16/2009 A gingerbread replica of the decorated bandstand and Christmas tree in Triangle Park in Chagrin Falls is on display at Holly Hall. It is up for silent auction and will go to the highest bidder at 2 p.m. Dec. 19.
	Iranian Jew cherishes Hanukkah's freedoms 12/09/2009 In the United States, Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, with tradition and festivity. Children play with dreidels -- tops with Hebrew letters -- gifts are exchanged and candles are lit on a menorah for eight nights with prayers and
	Razed school parts rise in new church 12/02/2009 The old Bainbridge School, which was razed last summer, will live on to some degree in the former Auburn School.
	Bomberettes join Santa for lighting ceremony 11/25/2009 For 30 years, former Bainbridge resident William Dieterle, now of Middlefield, has portrayed Santa Claus for critically and terminally ill children.
	Rotary puts focus on 'Water for Life' 11/18/2009 Chagrin Valley Rotary Club member Jeff Griff stood in front of a crowd of Rotary members and held up a pitcher of murky water with sediment on the bottom. "Want a drink?" he asked as he addressed members and guests Nov. 14 at the Rotary's "Water for Life"
	Architect's building in touch with environment 11/12/2009 When landscape architect Craig Cawrse set out to construct a new building for his business in South Russell, he also embarked on an effort to make it sensitive to the environment and to his residential neighbors.
	Lab Link club experience opens science doors 11/04/2009 Giving students a sampling of the world of opportunities in science is the aim of the Lab Link club at Solon High School, according to junior Chris Kaul, who serves as a co-president.
	Pocket dolls find way to war-torn countries 10/29/2009 A shipment of 60 handmade pocket dolls soon will be on its way to U.S. soldiers in the Middle East thanks to True Hope Evans, of Chagrin Falls.
	Suicide walk keeps friend's spirit alive 10/21/2009 Katie Klespies, a sophomore at Chagrin Falls High School, always will remember her friend Darcy Hamlin's smile. The two had been close friends and neighbors during the four years that Katie had lived in Hudson.
	Women's wellness retreat marks 30th year 10/14/2009 One week that will change your life. Sounds like a tall order, but Solon resident Boots Freeman has allowed area residents to experience just that since taking part in a women's camp at Hiram House 30 years ago.
	'Dead Matter' comes alive for sneak peek 10/08/2009 "The Dead Matter" brought cheers from the living last weekend at Tower City Cinemas in Cleveland. Hollywood celebrities joined local cast and crew, support staff, producers and investors at a sneak peek of the film before its general distribution, expect
	Teachers knew their school as students too 10/01/2009 What a difference 20 years make, according to Drew Dolinsky, a third-grade teacher at Westwood Elementary School in Russell.
	Dockdogs leap into canine water activity 09/23/2009 Bainbridge resident Marie Goodwin and her dog, Jack, are participants in one of the fastest growing activities in the dog world called dock jumping. They are members of the Buckeye Dockdogs.
	Gates Mills mother, daughter on course for duathlon 09/16/2009 Two years ago, 61-year-old Sarah Nice, of Gates Mills, would not have considered training for a duathlon. Although an avid tennis player, equestrian and swimmer, she did not run and she did not ride a bicycle except around the village.
	Westwood School marks 50 years of memories 09/10/2009 Sally Siegler remembers when her children attended Westwood Elementary School in the West Geauga School District about 30 years ago.
	World War II veterans 'honored' in Washington 09/03/2009 World War II veterans Charles Parson and John Sedlak both admitted they were in tears when they exited a plane in Baltimore and found 200 people clapping and cheering for them and their fellow veterans.
	Valley ties run deep at Chautauqua hotel 08/27/2009 Pepper Pike resident Robert Freed, a spokesman for the Spencer Hotel at the Chautauqua Institution of Western New York, said Chautauqua is a magnet for local residents.
	Students' trip to France was 'priceless' 08/19/2009 For Grace Falasco, a 13-day trip to France this summer was her first trip abroad. For Megan Schneir, who previously had visited England, Germany, Italy and Austria, the French trip was just as new, exciting and meaningful.
	Exercising the brain keeps seniors healthy 08/13/2009 "Fitness for the brain" is how Solon senior Betty Nelson describes the "Brainercise" class she participates in each week.
	Italian traditions live on with club 08/06/2009 On the last Wednesday of each month, nearly 70 men of Italian descent come together at the Solon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Pettibone Road to carry on a time-honored tradition.
	Minister turns page for 'Greater Cause' 07/29/2009 For Chardon resident Cheryl Bellamy, doing the Lord's work has been a way of life.
	Ending 'brain drain' is goal of this team 07/22/2009 Cleveland may be suffering from "brain drain," but five students at Solon High School have put their heads together to reverse that trend.
	Canine greeters offer paws for reflection 07/15/2009 Boo, a 7-year-old golden retriever, has that soft touch patients just love.
	Year in China is eye-opening experience 07/09/2009 A nine-month stay in China brought home the importance of "chi ku" for Sterling Weiser, of Gates Mills.
	Campers from Solon make commitment to parks 07/02/2009 When Solon residents Jack and Joan Robertson head south to visit national parks, the active seniors are not typical tourists.
	African children's plight brings HELP 06/24/2009 There's a story behind the necklace Joe Jonas, of the musical force the Jonas Brothers is wearing on the cover of Seventeen magazine this month, and it traces back to Chagrin Falls resident, Jillian Wolstein, founder of HELP Malawi.
	Senior projects offer real-life experiences 06/17/2009 From learning about Solon's new master plan, to contributing her ideas for the city's Web site, 2009 Solon High School graduate Anne Kosnik gained insight into the business world during her recent two-week senior project at City Hall.
	Police chief marks 30 years with village 06/11/2009 From dealing with alligators, buffaloes and llamas to chasing the bad guys, Orange Police Chief Christopher Kostura has seen a lot during his 30-year service to the community.
	Class of 1959 returns for Blossom Time 06/04/2009 As 32 members of the Chagrin Falls class of 1959 toured the over 100-year-old Philomethian School during Memorial Day weekend, memories came flooding back, said class member Al Thompson, who traveled from Fairfax, Va.
	Doctor sets pace for Tour de Solon bike event 05/28/2009 South Russell resident Dr. Richard Kratche's commute to work at the Cleveland Clinic's Solon Family Health Center is ideal for the avid biker, he said.
	Neighborhood play dates add diversity 05/21/2009 Naomi Hattaway, of Auburn, will relocate with her husband, Todd, and their three children to India next month. Before she goes, she wanted to give local children some of the flavor of that country.
	Pyramids, camels are part of cultural experience 05/13/2009 Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Fadia Hamid, a veteran French and Arabic teacher at Chagrin Falls High School, has returned to her homeland to visit her family many times over the years. She also has shared her language and culture in the classroom.
	Solon student is one of four Ohio Presidential Scholars 05/06/2009 Kathy Qian, a senior at Solon High School, has been named a 2009 Presidential Scholar. She is one of four high school seniors in Ohio and 141 in America to win the award, which recognizes exceptional academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership,
	Teens get tough messages on alcohol 04/29/2009 When Aaron Cooksey was growing up in North Canton, he loved sports and planned to be an elementary school teacher, he said. In high school, he followed the rules and did not drink alcohol, he recalled last week.
	Bargain Box benefits variety of charities 04/23/2009 Before 8 a.m., women line up from the door at St. Christopher's by-the-River Episcopal Church along sidewalk on Old Mill Road in the heart of Gates Mills. It's one of a handful of mornings in the village every year where it's almost impossible to find a p
	Conservationist lands role in education 04/15/2009 Every parent has heard of No Child Left Behind. For Katherine Nainiger, of the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, today's additional mantra is "No Child Left Inside."
	Young authors show dedication to writing 04/09/2009 Christopher Gerard Velotta Jr. is only 8 years old, and he's already an author. The second-grader at St. Anselm School in Chester recently wrote the book, "If I Had a ..." reflecting his love of art and writing, as well as his interest in building.
	Cartoonist directs passion into religious books 04/02/2009 Cartoonist Ron Hill, a resident of Solon, said it was in 2000 when a publisher contacted him with a "weird idea." The timing was perfect, he said, in that his career seems to recreate itself every 10 years.
	'Dramatic poetry' takes center stage 03/26/2009 Poetry reading can be an exciting, onstage performance, students at Timmons Elementary School in the Kenston School District learned from poet Ray NcNiece.
	Girl Scout has kids in wheelchairs swinging 03/18/2009 Students in wheelchairs will now be able to enjoy the same thrills as others do at recess at Timmons Elementary School in the Kenston School District. A wheelchair swing soon will be added to the playground as a result of a project by Elizabeth Bucklen, 1
	Differences embraced at special preschool 03/04/2009 At first glance, the classroom at the Solon Integrated Preschool, located at Arthur Road Elementary School, seemed like any other preschool.
	Renewable energy seen from seat of power 02/25/2009 Solon resident Lorry Wagner's background with renewable energy has earned him a seat on the Ohio Power Siting Board, which is responsible for reviewing and approving plans for the construction of new energy facilities in Ohio.
	Young scientists travel near and far for tournament 02/18/2009 Solon High School and Solon Middle School were buzzing with excitement recently as hundreds of young science buffs got together from as far away as Georgia and suburban Philadelphia for a Science Olympiad invitational tournament.
	Principal turns new page for St. Rita readers 02/11/2009 Maggie Schiffer, a fourth-grader at St. Rita School in Solon, just loves to read. So the new principal's book club at her school was the perfect outlet for her interests.
	Mission to Cuba opens eyes for synagogue 02/04/2009 As a special Hanukkah mission, 20 members of the local Jewish community brought medicine and humanitarian supplies to the people of Cuba. In return, the group, led by Rabbi Eric Bram, of Solon,
	Doctor does double duty as police officer 01/29/2009 Dr. Ian Beckford, who specializes in family medicine, said that all his life he admired the work of law-enforcement officers, taking risks to keep the public safe.
	Mentor looks forward with dyslexia treatment 01/21/2009 One of her students once told her the word dyslexia sounded like a disease, guest speaker Rebecca "Becky" Richards said at a seminar presented last week by the Organized Parent Education Network in Solon. And of course, it isn't.
	Age is asset for financial planners 01/15/2009 For many people, turning 50, 60 or 70 means it's time to wind down a career and plan for retirement. That just wasn't so for Judith Caine and her staff at Financial Network Investment Corp., an independent division of ING in Solon.
	Summer pastime is fair game for Solon creator 01/07/2009 One of America's favorite summer pastimes is going to the county fair, according to Solon resident Joanne Farinacci.
	Relational aggression delivers new chapter 12/30/2008 Some mothers want their daughters to be on the cheerleading squad no matter what it takes or whom it hurts.
	Reading is passion for Orange schoolteacher 12/23/2008 To say literacy specialist Maren Koeph is passionate about reading would be an understatement. She wanted to be a teacher since she was in the second grade. "At Moreland Hills Elementary School, something remarkable is ta
	Reading is passion for Orange schoolteacher 12/23/2008 To say literacy specialist Maren Koeph is passionate about reading would be an understatement. She wanted to be a teacher since she was in the second grade.
	Spiritual outreach ministry promotes beauty 12/17/2008 Artist and Bainbridge resident Debra Classen has been collecting spiritual quotations all her life. The Bainbridge resident has been known to walk to the bookcase in her living room where her hand reaches, almost magically, for the book she is looking for
	Career paths bring Kenston grads back 12/10/2008 One experience that influenced him to choose his career occurred in a people's courtroom in Moscow during college. Another was watching the World Trade Center fall on Sept. 11, 2001, Justin Herdman told juniors and seniors at Kenston High School last week
	Scout's paint project tougher than it looked 12/04/2008 Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Bainbridge has received a face lift as a result of an Eagle Scout project led by Stephen Jira and helpers from Troop 504 in Solon.
	Hope, joy live in Sparrow Village documentary 11/26/2008 David Ponce found the lost sparrows in South Africa and showed the world that those sparrows, the children who had contracted the HIV virus and AIDS and who lived there, had names and faces, exuded joy and witnessed tragedy. And, that they were not alone.
	History lessons found right at home 11/19/2008 Third-grader Paul Cantlay showed off a solid gold pocket watch that his great grandfather received on his 21st birthday in 1910.
	Foundation boosts ideas and scholars 11/12/2008 While people are beginning to think of their holiday wish lists, many teachers in the Kenston School District are hoping for some gifts for their classes in the form of new equipment and supplies. Last month, teachers submitted applications to the Kensto
	Howard Hanna adds Realty One to family 11/05/2008 Despite a tumultuous housing market on the national level, the future is looking bright for the family-owned, regionally based Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, which saw a 10 percent increase in sales in September over the same 30-day period last year.
	Culture shock eases for Chinese teacher 10/29/2008 Before she traveled to the United States last July, Xu Yahui had heard that American classes were small and informal and that teachers had to deal with students talking and eating during their lessons.
	Solon students build links to major laboratories 10/22/2008 After two summers of volunteer internships in the Case Western Reserve University microfabrication laboratory, Solon High School senior Sloan Zimmerman decided to help other students find similar opportunities for hands-on scientific research.
	Jewish youth group expands its reach 10/15/2008
	Retired jersey honors student who died from cancer 10/09/2008 It takes "a unique set of circumstances" to retire a football jersey at Hawken School in Chester, according to head football coach and physical education department chairman Clifford Walton. The first time it was the No. 32 jersey worn by 1987 Hawken gra
	Students earn tip of the hat for good cause 10/01/2008 Hats are generally off at school. However, students at Gurney Elementary School in South Russell, as well as the middle and intermediate schools in Chagrin Falls, were allowed to wear their hats one day last week, all for a good cause.
	Temple opens doors for Rosh Hashana 09/24/2008 Congregants at Temple Emanu El have much to celebrate during the High Holy Days from Sept. 29 through Oct. 9 at their new building in Orange Village. Hundreds of congregants are expected to attend a variety of services for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new ye
	Two young people know all about cancer battles 09/18/2008 Two young people in Solon who have faced a life-threatening foe are winning the fight. Harrison Biros, 2�, and Rachael Passov, 18, have both had cancer. Harrison was diagnosed with intestinal lymphangiectasia and a cancerous mass on his kidney ca
	Hollywood screenwriter sees light in Bainbridge 09/11/2008 For most of his life, author and screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas said he was what he calls "a control freak." "Street smart and cynical," he said, his sense of control took root in his childhood. He was born in Hungary and lived in refuge camps during World
	Gracious homes ready for special tour 09/03/2008 The magic Gates Mills resident Susan Fogg created in her 1960s French colonial begins even before one enters the front door. Outside the light gray, stucco home, located at the northernmost edge of the village, is a courtyard where Ms. Fogg's tranquil, s
	Chagrin Falls Park reunion is one for memories 08/27/2008 It has been 20 years or more since Douglas Sanders, of Phoenix, Ariz., had seen some of the people he knew growing up in Chagrin Falls Park in Bainbridge. Recently, he and many others gathered in a reunion for the neighborhood off South Franklin
	Another Chagrin product pursues his dream 08/20/2008 Chagrin Falls High School 1988 graduate Matthew Stanton had a dream, and he's about to share it with the world through his film, "North Starr." After working on the film for the last 10 years and recently completing it as writer, director, producer and s
	Creative writing gets high marks in summer 08/13/2008 "In English, my name means video games. In French, my name means a shiny sports car. In India, my name comes from the first king to ever rule. But to my little cousin, I'm basically a punching bag. I wish he would get over that phase." So wrote Bharath K
	Soccer ministry host pays tribute to husband 08/07/2008 A recent opportunity to serve as a host for members of a soccer ministry has become a blessing on numerous fronts for Auburn resident Janice Gretchko. Mrs. Gretchko, whose husband, Michael, lost his battle with non-small-cell lung cancer in March, said t
	School history gets room 07/30/2008 For nearly 20 years, Thomas G. Mattern collected artifacts, photographs, newspaper articles, yearbooks, diplomas, antique textbooks, stories, board of education records, class rings, scrapbooks and other memorabilia spanning the 175-year history of the Ch
	Farmers Market 07/23/2008