Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share When you cook, you have to clean and Mitchell Zacharyasz, of Olmsted Falls has drawn cleaning duty. Zacharyasz was one of a number of volunteers who were cooking Thanksgiving dinner at the Olmsted Community Church last week. (Photo by Larry Bennet)

Decision time
Schools considering two multi-million dollar facility plans
NORTH OLMSTED — The school district is considering two plans — costing $29 and $36 million respectively — which would renovate school buildings, add athletic fields and create a community arts center.

Commission turns down Bradley Bay expansion
BAY VILLAGE — The planning commission last week turned down a request from the owners of the Bradley Bay Health Center for permission to expand the facility. The unanimous vote came after an hour-long public meeting attended primarily by opponents of the expansion.

Poinsettia shopping?
Now you can ask for your favorite color
Gardening columnist Thea Steinmetz introduces readers to poinsettias of a different color.