Parma, Independence residents celebrate 100th , 101st birthdays: Sun Postings
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Parma City Council President Sean Brennan recently presented a proclamation to Sue Peterchalk, the city’s newest centenarian. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Seitz)
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PARMA, Ohio – President Warren G. Harding was inaugurated as the nation’s 29th president on March 4, 1921. Just a few days later, on March 10, Sue Peterchalk was born to Eastern European immigrant parents in Portage, Pennsylvania.
Peterchalk, now a Parma resident, is the city’s newest centenarian. She received a proclamation recently from Parma City Council President Sean Brennan. Ward 9 Councilman Roy Jech also signed the proclamation.
Westlake Historical Society marks Clague House’s 145th birthday: West Shore Chatter
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The Clague House Museum will celebrate its 145th birthday later this year. (Carol Kovach/special to cleveland.com)
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WESTLAKE, Ohio The stately Clague House at 1371 Clague Road in Westlake, once the home of the Clague family, is marking another milestone this year: its 145th birthday.
In non-pandemic times, the Westlake Historical Society offers tours of the house and it can be reserved for special occasions, including weddings. The historical society also hosts special events there, including fundraisers.
Lysa Stanton, historical society president, and her husband, Dave Pfister, a board member, coordinate special photo opportunities at the house for holidays. Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and Uncle Sam have visited and posed with pets and people for a small fee.
Mark your calendar for anticipated 2021 Parma events: Sun Postings
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Events are slowly – but surely – starting to return in Parma after a forced hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
(Carol Kovach/special to cleveland.com)
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PARMA, Ohio – With COVID-19 vaccine becoming more available and the number of vaccinated people increasing, Parma officials are looking optimistically at resuming community events this year.
A Memorial Day service is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. May 31 at Veterans Memorial Park in Parma. And the Fourth of July parade will be back, but it will take place on July 3.
A virtual landlord and tenant training session is planned for 6-8 p.m. June 8 on the Zoom platform. Watch for the Zoo link to be posted that day on the city’s website.
Rotary recognizes 14 West Shore Career-Technical students: A Place in the Sun
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Lakewood High School is home of the West Shore Career-Technical District that serves students in four west suburban school systems. (Carol Kovach/special to cleveland.com)
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LAKEWOOD, Ohio West Shore Career-Technical District Outstanding Student Award recipients are being honored for the 23rd time by the Rotary Club of Lakewood and Rocky River. The recognition will take place during an April 15 program on the Zoom platform.
This year’s 14 Outstanding Student Award recipients are: Ryan Duffy, automotive technology; Jacqueline Underman, community-based training at GFS; Tomaserin Larocque, community-based training at the Wyndham; Matt Dacek, construction trades; Madison Lacquement, culinary arts; Ella Villafane, early childhood education;
Rocky River Community Garden marks a decade of growth with new leadership: West Shore Chatter
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After serving as president of the Rocky River Community Garden for the past nine years, Teresa Kowalski passed the shovel to fellow gardener David Gilronan. Both Kowalski and Gilronan are Master Gardener volunteers and completed The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program. (Rocky River Community Garden)
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ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – Rocky River Community Garden achieved a milestone of 10-plus years of growth and service in the city.
Established in 2009, the garden evolved after Mayor Pam Bobst hosted a public meeting to assess interest in developing a community garden behind the Rocky River Senior Center.