Aug. 20, 2008: News Sports Insights
 













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Published Aug. 20, 2008
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Jena Catalano, Maribeth Straka, Angela Dunn and Mo Wolansky show their excitement at being able to use the Gemini Center’s new leisure pool Aug. 13. Members of Fairview Park’s new $19 million recreation center celebrated the opening of the facility’s competition and leisure pools with a luau last week. (West Life photo by Larry Bennet)
Splashes mark completion of Gemini Center
FAIRVIEW PARK — The leisure pool and outdoor splash area, the last sections of the $19-million dollar recreation center to be finished, is now open. About 400 people attended a luau Aug. 13 to celebrate the opening.
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photoLinden Park ‘perfect home’ for Scherry memorial
ROCKY RIVER — Marine Lance Corporal Daniel R. Scherry’s memory was given a lasting tribute last Saturday, with the dedication of a memorial at Linden Park. Scherry died in an accident while serving in Iraq 16 months ago.
Schools boot up new technology for school year
ROCKY RIVER — At Goldwood Primary School, iBook laptops previously issued to teachers have been replaced with new Windows laptops. And at Kensington Intermediate School, each teacher will have a new Windows PC desktop.
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Rockets, area teams set to open 2008 grid season
photoThe offensive and deffensive lines will be the key for Bay, with seven skill positions players return from last year’s team. Overall, 12 starters return, with only six of them seniors. While the Rockets will have a youthful look, head coach Mike Peregord isn’t calling it a rebuilding year.
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A frog pond is forged for these frolicking critters
A Bay Village woman's addition of a frog pond to her garden has West Life gardening columnist hopping with excitement.

 


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