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Soccer phenom Victoria Safradin is on a roll
Pardon the pun, but local soccer phenom Victoria Safradin is on a roll. Last October she went to two camps, one in California and one in Florida. After those she was one of 20 players chosen to represent the United States in the Dominican Republic to compete for a World Cup spot. The road to world-class performance has been paved with a...
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Fishing at Lake Metroparks is an ideal sport for people of all ages
In the olden days, shopkeepers would hang a sign that said “Gone Fishin’” on their door to let people know they were taking a break to kick back and relax. Couldn’t we all use a little more of that? Well, darling, it turns out you are living amidst ponds, rivers and streams that are renowned for their fish. In fact, Lake Erie is...
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Meet the Artist: Helen Wilson
Local mixed media artist Helen Wilson approaches her work thoughtfully and beautifully, taking note from the world that surrounds her to create one-of-a-kind paper collage art that mimics the beauty of Mother Nature. Helen’s fascination with the botanical world dates to her childhood, playing in her grandmother’s lush garden in California...
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The City of Green’s eight 5K races equals one awesome summer
One of the best ways to stay in shape this summer is to walk or run regularly, and one of the best ways to stay motivated is to sign up for area races. You don’t have to be an elite runner. Most races include 5Ks and 1-mile fun walks, either of which you and your family may run or walk. One Northeast Ohio community—the City of...
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The Stick Together Program within Mentor Schools explores constructive ways to stop bullying
Darlings, there are few things Mimi abhors more than bullying. Research tells us that kids who are bullied experience negative physical, social, emotional, academic and mental health issues. And the effects can be lasting, often persisting into adulthood. That’s why the Stick Together Program within Mentor Schools is such a novel and...
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