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Students at Willoughby-Eastlake Schools build confidence in their creativity and imagination, all stemming from a simple dot
“Make your mark and see where it takes you.”—The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds The transformative picture book The Dot tells the story of Vashti, a little girl who doesn’t think she can draw. She’s only able to make a dot on a piece of paper. To her surprise, the teacher asks her to sign it and displays it proudly the next...
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Seasoned educator and Lake County native Craig Heath embarks on his next chapter as superintendent of Mentor Public Schools
Mentor Public Schools kicked off the school year with a change in leadership. Meet new Superintendent Craig Heath. Mentor Board of Education President Mary Bryner remarks that he is the perfect fit to lead the team of dynamic educators in the school system. “It is clear Superintendent Heath has a passion for public education and has...
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Your fall adventure bucket list isn’t complete without a visit to these Lake Metroparks hot spots in their autumnal glory
What does one autumn leaf say to another? I’m falling for you. Pardon the cheesy joke, darlings, but Mimi is falling—head over stiletto heels for the breathtaking seasonal colors that are near-peak and right outside your doorstep. In Lake County, we are particularly blessed with an eclectic variety of trees, from vibrant...
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Right now is the time to clean and seal your concrete to protect it from winter’s icy grip
Sure signs of fall include the tweet of football referee whistles, the rumble of school buses going down our streets, and pumpkin-spiced products showing up on grocery store shelves—everything from beer to breakfast cereal. But another tell-tale sign is the rush to complete essential fall home improvement projects, including cleaning and...
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Fall Harvest Weekends at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
What would fall be without a wander through a corn maze, a bracing cup of hot apple cider and pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins…more than 700, but who’s counting? Darlings, you’ll find all that and more at the Fall Harvest Weekends at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Mimi caught up with Events Manager Andy McGovern to get the scoop on this...
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