2003 Capman Parsons Award
The Ohio Library Council is pleased to announce that Holly Carroll, Director of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library, will receive the 2003 Capman Parsons Award. This award is given in recognition of significant activity of accomplishment in the area of government relations.
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Teacher & Students Recognized at W-E Charlton Arts Festival
The Charlton Arts Festival is one of a series of events and activities organized by the W-E Arts Task Force to enhance arts opportunities for W-E students.
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North High School
Dave Carlson
Jason Grife
Cassandra Williams
Technical Center
Brenda Wildermuth
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South High School
Jake Geiger
Jennifer Miltner
Tracy Phillips
James Praznik
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| Instructor Award Winners: |
Sherry Niederkorn
Music Teacher - Longfellow Elementary
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Fred Primavera
Music Teacher - South High School
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| Community Awards Winners: |
Gary Barta
Principal - Willoughby Middle School
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Charles Lawrence
Executive Director -
Willoughby School of Fine Arts
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Lakeland Police Chief and Alum Honored by Emerald Society
 The Greater Cleveland Police Emerald Society has named Lakeland Community College Police Chief James T. McBride man of the year. Former Lakeland Police officer and Lakeland graduate Brian Reardon, was also honored with the Emerald Society's Distinguished Service Award.
This Irish-American society recently reelected McBride to another two-year term as the local Emerald Society president. He is known locally for his contributions to police memorial services and police training efforts. He is co-founder of the Cleveland Emerald Society, and a co-founder of the annual National Emerald Society pipe band memorial march and service in Washington D.C.
The Emerald Society's Brehon Council recognizes members of the Irish-American community who deserves special thanks for their support of the organization and its ideals.
more information about the Lakeland Police Department...
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"Earth Day to Earth Day" Poster Contest Winners
9 were chosen from 227 entries in a local contest sponsored by the Lake County Solid Waste District.
These 9 students will have their posters entered in the statewide contest and will receive an Art Kit. Their teachers will receive a $15.00 educational certificate.
Jesi Bolyard
Buckeye Elementary
Painesville Twp.
Teacher: Mrs. Sally King
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Caitlin Henrich
Edison Elementary
Willoughby
Teacher: Mrs. Ruth Maxon
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Ariana Grk
All Saints of St. John Vianney
Wickliffe
Teacher: Ms. Heather Sawitke
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Shawn Galla
Edison Elementary
Willoughby
Teacher: Mrs. Christine Bittner
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Ruth Brass
Edison Elementary
Willoughby
Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Hollingsworth
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Douglas Yeckley
Edison Elementary
Willoughby
Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Hollingsworth
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Rachel Ausperk
Hale Road Elementary
Painesville
Teacher: Mrs. Mary Patriaca
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Kelsey Bowens
Edison Elementary
Willoughby
Teacher: Ms. Robbie Pitkin-de Bruin
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Kaleigh Pawar
Edison Elementary
Willoughby
Teacher: Mrs. Amy Kissinger
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Children’s Safety Poster Contest Winners
The Ohio Department of Public Safety recognizes statewide safety poster contest winners.
Ryan Bellmore
St. Michael
Independence
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Molly Lehane
Our Lady of Angels
Cleveland
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Katie Carney
Gesu School
University Heights
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Jacquelin Louis
Longfellow School
Eastlake
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Eileen Dise
Gesu School
University Heights
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Samantha Sabolsky
St. Michael
Independence
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Leah Howard
Caledonia
East Cleveland
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Lake Metroparks Excellence Recognized
Lake Metroparks was selected as the National Gold Medal Award recipient.
This award recognizes the nation’s outstanding park and recreation agencies
For excellence in the field of park and recreation management.
more info on Lake Metroparks...
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Samantha Catella to Participate in Scientific Journey
Samantha Catella has been chosen to participate in a scientific journey to California’s Channel Islands. Catella, a 9th grader at Andrews School in Willoughby, will accompany a team of leading scientists and elite teachers. Catella was nominated by Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and selected out of thousands of students worldwide to travel with the JASON Project from January 27th through February 2003.
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Willowick Passes Resolution on 9/11 Memorial
Willowick City Council passed a resolution thanking owners and staff of The Cabin Restaurant in Willowick for its 911 memorial service. Owner’s Barbara/Martin Belich and Susan/Joseph Durkoske were recognized as providing an exceptional memorial service in commemoration of the tragic events of 9/11/01.
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Grant Awards Assist Local Law Enforcement
U.S. Senator Mike DeWine announced that the City of Cleveland will receive $111,490, and the Seven Hills Police Dept. will receive $150,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), which provides competitive grants to assist local law enforcement agencies.
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Saint John Vianney Dedicates New Church
The Catholic Community of Saint John Vianney dedicated its new church on September 29th. This event marks the culmination of three years of work and study overseen by Pastor Father Tomas Johns. The church is located at 7575 Bellflower Road in Mentor. For more information, check their website at www.sjvmentor.org.
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Award to Innovation and Diversity in Theatre Art
The Cleveland Playhouse receives AT&T: "OnStage"® Award for World Premiere Production of "Bright Ideas". Eric Coble’s "Bright Ideas", performances from October 15th thru November 10th in the Drury Theatre, Reflect AT&T:OnStage® long-standing commitment to innovation and Diversity in the theatre arts, with particular attention to the work of women and artists of diverse cultures. Call Julie Fogel for more info - (216) 795-7000 ext. 236.
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Distinguished Service Award to Mentor Firefighter
Ohio Firefighter, John D. Preuer in Mentor, was honored on September 11th with a Distinguished Service Award and inducted in the Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame. A former fire chief, John has more than 30 years experience in and contributions to Ohio’s Fire Service. Ceremonies took place in Reynoldsburg with Gary Suhadolnik, Director of the Ohio Dept. of Commerce presiding.
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Grant Awarded to Wooster Professors
Wooster Professors, Misters David McConnell and Charles Hurst, have received a $35,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation to study "The Changing Landscape of Learning in Amish Schools and Communities"
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Grant Awarded for Improvements to Quality of Life
Geauga County Mental Health Association received grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities. The RMHC-NEO awards grants to qualified not-for-profit organizations whose programs improve the quality of life for children and their families in Northeastern Ohio.
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Tri- C Department of Nursing Awarded
Cuyahoga Community College Department of Nursing awarded full 8-year accreditation commencing 2002 and ending 2010. Tri-C’s nursing program demonstrates a strong curriculum, a systematic plan of program evaluation and efforts toward program improvement through achievement of outcomes.
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A.S.I.D. Honors Sri-C Students
American Society of Interior Designers honors Tri-C eastern Campus Student Chapter with honorable mention award in Student Chapter of the year competition. Directed by Chapter president, Kara Jerdon, the college met major goals such as; fundraising for the New York Relief Fund; completing a space in the American Cancer Society Show House; assisting in the planning of a student career day - among other activities.
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Homeland Security Grant to Cleveland Police
Governor Bob Taft awards Homeland Security Grant to Cleveland Police: Ohio will receive more than $1.5 million for local law enforcement preparedness. Cleveland’s Byrne Homeland Security grant funding will allow the city to procure personal protective equipment for law enforcement personnel, and train them on equipment usage.
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Outstanding Educator & Student Awards
Ohio Department of Education announced the Recipients for:
Outstanding Educator
Awards:
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Student Outstanding
Achievement Award
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Susan Marquis
Roadoan Elementary School
Brooklyn City School District
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Rhonda Jordan
Orange High School
Orange City School District
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Carolyn Villar Patton
Wickliffe Elementary School
Wickliffee City School District
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Jess Robert Burkle
West Geauga High School
West Geauga Local School District
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Excellence in Teaching Awards
Two Lakeland professors win Excellence in Teaching Awards. Congratulations to Professors Richard Basich and Susan Kincaid! Teachers are nominated by students and evaluated by a committee of their peers.
more info on the Teaching Awards...
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Congratulations Westlake High School Students!
chosen to compete in Nationals for one of the largest
K-12 science and technology competitions
more info on the competition...
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Karitha Dharmalingam, Music, South High
Kathreen Hale, Visual Arts, Tech Center
Philip Wieszczyk, Music, Eastlake Middle Schoo
Alicia Disantis, Visual Arts, North High
 These students were awarded scholarships by the W-E Arts Task Force to pursue advanced art studies at the Willoughby School of Fine Arts. These scholarships are funded by the Willoughby Rotary Club. In the past 10 years, the task force has warded scholarships valued at more than $11,200 to 90 students.
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AM 1330 Honors the Recipients
of the Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce
Distinguished Awards for 2002
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Distinguished Civic Organization - The Kirtland Kiwanis
For the last 42 years, this volunteer organization has served its community with a variety of services and projects, including organizing the annual Strawberry Festival, and the annual Christmas display, awarding of thousands of dollars in college scholarships, and contributing significant funds to the Kirtland Public Library, Gazebo, and Police Department.
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Distinguished Citizens - Rich & Pat Hunter
For the last 28 years, this Willowick couple volunteered with the Youth Wrestling Program at the West End Branch of the Lake County YMCA in Willoughby. Over these years, they coached over 1800 wrestlers aged 4 through 14.
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Distinguished Business - Davis Funeral Home
For nearly 100 years, the family-operated Davis Funeral Home of Willoughby has served the community with compassionate, personal care as people have coped with some of life’s most difficult situations. Chuck Davis, grandson of the founder, leads his experienced staff of five.
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Visit the Willoughby Area of Chamber of Commerce Website
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