East Cleveland, Fairfax, Glenville,
Hough, Little Italy
and University Circle, written by citizen journalists
When people think of marathons, the image most often brought to mind is a mass of runners struggling and straining to reach a far off goal. The Sisters of Charity Foundation, the Downtown YMCA and other local organizations are using a locally run marathon to set children’s focus beyond a thin white line. The SOCF [...]
Posted by: JRutledge Posted on: 18 May 2012
East Tech High School senior Jimmy Horton signed a letter of intent May 17 to continue his education and play basketball at Ohio Christian University. OCU is a private Christian university just south of Columbus. Horton helped lead East Tech to a 16-7 record under the direction of head coach Brett Moore. The Golden Scarabs finished [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 17 May 2012
Zelma George Recreation Center is a diamond in the rough. Despite the fact that the Buckeye community is plagued with drugs and violence, Zelma George and its staff serve the community and give area youth a safe environment to learn and play. Zelma George hosts several house leagues including a basketball league. At the end [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 17 May 2012
Famicos Foundation hosted students from Glenville High School last month for a Sustainability Awareness Day. The students, who are part of the “Table, Set, Go” program, set up displays and educated visitors about sustainability. D.J. Morris talked about portable gardens called Garden Soxx. Avil Wells talked about hydroponics, a method of growing plants in water without [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 15 May 2012
Cleveland’s annual Senior Day is Wednesday, May 16 at the Cleveland Convention Center, 500 Lakeside Ave. The event includes an information fair, recognition of outstanding seniors, lunch and entertainment. For more information, check out the city’s website or call 216-664-2833.
Posted by: M. LaVora Perry Posted on: 14 May 2012
Ingredients: 1/2 of a large head of cauliflower broken into florets (about 8 cups) 1 pound of potatoes, peeled and quartered 3/4 cup of low-fat milk 1 tablespoon of butter DIRECTIONS: 1. Steam cauliflower for 15 minutes. 2. Transfer to blender or food processor. Add milk and puree until smooth (about two minutes). 3. [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 13 May 2012
A leading group of martial arts experts gave one of its highest honors to Hough business owner Gregory Mayo. The International Circle of Masters (ICOM) honored Mayo at its 20th annual Hall of Fame Achievements in February. The International Circle of Masters is a private international organization of advanced expert martial artists who have the rank of [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 10 May 2012
De'Angelo Knuckles' plot at the new community garden here is just a pile of dirt right now, but Knuckles sees something growing already — and it's better than any fruit or vegetable. It's the sense of community and safety that have sprouted in the area since the Buckeye Learning Farm first took root. This year [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 08 May 2012
Eight months ago when my tongue changed colors to red, white, black and blue, I went to Huron Hospital to see about my tongue. What I experienced was one of the worst bedside manners that a patient of any kind should have to be subjected to! When I went to Huron Hospital, they were preparing [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 26 April 2012
When you wander into Diana Cooks’ Second Home Salon, 12910 Larchmere, you'll find yourself surrounded by one-of-a-kind home accents and fine furnishings that are looking for their “second home.” You'll also find yourself playing a role in Diana's personal campaign to reuse, repurpose, and refurbish the world's goods and help decrease our collective carbon footprint. [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 23 April 2012
“Each woman needs to consider her individual benefits and risks and discuss them with her health care provider before making a decision on when to start screening mammography and how often to get one.” -National Cancer Institute My maternal grandmother Hester Causey died of breast cancer on July 1, 1948 at age 53. I recently [...]
Posted by: M. LaVora Perry Posted on: 22 April 2012
The Cleveland Eastern Suburbs Rugby Football Club takes care of business off the field as well as on the field. Recently, the ESRFC collected toys and visited children at the Cleveland Clinic's Children's Hospital. During the winter months, most rugby teams are on hiatus, waiting for the ground to thaw before playing rugby [...]
Posted by: JRutledge Posted on: 16 April 2012
This is the true story of my life. I hope it inspires you to never give up on your dreams. My passion for fashion design began at the age of 14. I began designing and making my own clothing. After graduating from high school, I enrolled at Virginia Marti College of Art and Design [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 15 April 2012
Ohio's Scholastic Chess Championship held April 1 in Richfield was very competitive. Horizon Science Academy finished in sixth place and student Jonathan Clinton placed ninth individually and won a trophy. The second team finished fifth in the lower division and won an award. The championship is getting tougher and tougher every year. This [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 10 April 2012
Kyrie Irving is a spectacular Cleveland Cavaliers point guard who was born in Australia and raised in New Jersey, where he played high school basketball for St. Patrick High. In college, Irving played for the Duke Blue Devils and opted to leave college early to enter the 2011 NBA draft. He was chosen as the [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 09 April 2012
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