Student
jam session
Eighth-grader Emma Coury sings alongside fellow St. Bernadette
School students John Fanta (left) and Casey Lynch during a concert
by the Christian rock band Who Do You Say I Am Friday in the
school’s gymnasium. The band performed as part of the school’s
celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Members of the band, from
left to right, are Jessie Marquardt on drums, Andy Andino on
guitar, and Chris Ballway on bass guitar. Behind Coury is first-grade
teacher Debbie Chinchar. (West Life photo by Larry Bennet)
Contractors
contribute to O’Grady
NORTH OLMSTED Two current city contractors are
among those who have contributed to Mayor Thomas O'Grady's campaign
for Congress, according to financial disclosure statement.
City
taking pro-active approach to street repairs
NORTH OLMSTED Several city officials say that many portions of the
2006 Lorain Road construction project, which cost more than $1 million,
are already cracking and in need of repair.
Experts:
Tackle foreclosure threat quickly
WESTLAKE The worst thing a homeowner in danger of foreclosure
can do is ignore payment notices, expert panelists said at a recent
seminar on avoiding foreclosure.
Sports
Demons
sweep SWC titles This
was supposed to be a down year for Westlake when it came to boys swimming
this season. The team graduated a talented group of seniors from last
year’s SWC champs, and with only 13 members, including a large core
of underclassmen. But despite being underdogs for the first time in many years, the Demons
clinched a third consecutive title.
Insights
Sharpen
your end game at North Olmsted’s House of Chess Whence
will come the next generation of chess champions? An unusual chess
club in an unexpected location may have an idea. You can go Searching
For Bobby Fischer or just an opponent of your own for the
night at the House of Chess, ensconced in Westfield Great
Northern Mall.