June 6, 2007: News Sports Insights
 













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Published June 6, 2007
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Just ducky
Bailey Harper, 5, of Bay Village, helps speed some entries along in the Rubber Ducky Race last Sunday in the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Family Fun Fest. (West Life photo by Larry Bennet.)
Keenan appointed superintendent
WESTLAKE — The new superintendent, who has served for the past five years as assistant superintendent of the Kenston Local Schools district in Geauga County, said he intends to continue the district's reputation for excellence.

Baker seeking Ohio House seat
photoWESTLAKE — The Ward 6 Councilwoman announced last week that she is seeking the Republican nomination for the 16th District. Baker said she will campaign for lower taxes and reforming school funding in a way that relies less on property taxes.
District still wants middle school upgrade
NORTH OLMSTED — Capital improvement levies have failed twice in the past two years. Nevertheless, school officials are still looking for a way to improve district facilities, in particular the middle school.

New record set in student solar car race
photoWESTLAKE — As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Junior Solar Sprint program, about half of Parkside’s sixth-graders designed and built solar-powered vehicles and raced them on a 20-meter course.
Sports
No clowning around, this MacDonald’s loving it
On Friday, junior Steve MacDonald accomplished something no one else has done in the history of North Olmsted boys track. He earned a medal in a field event at the state finals.
Insights

Organ Grinder Festival set to play in Olmsted Falls
This weekend, the picturesque Grand Pacific Junction will be filled with the sights and sounds of automatic mechanical music-making devices that were in production long before MP3 players and beatboxes.
 
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