A new Gilles-Sweet Elementary School for grades K-5 will be built if the Gemini Project passes Feb. 8. (Drawing courtesy of Architectual Vision Group).

Leaders hopeful Gemini will pass FAIRVIEW PARK — With just days to go before the Feb. 8 election, city leaders expressed optimism the $50 million Gemini Project, under which a new recreation center and elementary school would be built, will be approved by voters.

Nashar retiring instead of seeking re-election
NORTH OLMSTED — After serving Ward 3 sonce 1990, Councilman George Nashar is ready to hit the road.

Task Force calls for 2005 school levy
WESTLAKE — A new school levy is unavoidable, according to the district's Financial Advisory Task Force, and should be placed on the ballot this year.

Hayes discusses multi-faceted career at Rock Hall
Isaac Hayes, the influential soul singer, songwriter, composer, actor, and chef — both in real life and on the animated television show "South Park" — discussed his life and career recently before an audience at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.