Monday, December 26, 2011
Did you get an iPhone for Christmas? Buy yourself an Android tablet? We want to know
Sales of mobile gadgets are booming, and chances are a lot of them were given as gifts this holiday season. We'd like to know which, if any, you received. And if you're just starting to use your new gadget, you might want to download one of our Patch apps. They're just the thing to keep you informed and in touch about what's going on in your community. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep them engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. Patch’s useful features include: Plus, they can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy …
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Here's a by-the-numbers look at the holiday.
We know Christmas is a big time for retailers, but how big? And just where did all those toys under the nation's trees this morning come from? Here is a by-the-numbers look at Christmas, courtesy of U.S. Census Bureau. Rush to the Stores $27.2 billion: Retail sales by the nation’s department stores (including leased departments) in December 2010. This represented a 44 percent jump from the previous month. Other U.S. retailers with sizable jumps in sales between November and December 2010 were clothing stores (33 percent); radio, TV and other electronics stores (44 percent); sporting goods stores (58 percent); bookstores (92 percent); and jewelry stores (113 percent). 14 percent: The percentage of total 2010 sales for department stores (…
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Where is Santa now? Check his progress with NORAD
Has Santa left the North Pole yet? When will he get here? No need to check the skies around Hillcrest Patch tonight to see if the Jolly Old Elf is on his way. You can find out at NORAD Tracks Santa, a website that keeps tabs on Santa's progress with official military tracking equipment. The site also uses Google Earth for a 3-D look at Santa's sleigh during his journey. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) usually uses its high-tech tracking powers to watch for air and missile attacks. But on Christmas Eve, the government agency adds Santa tracking to its list of duties. It uses four high-tech systems to track Santa – radar, satellites, Santa cams and fighter jets. It's technical, so check out the site for the official …
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the Mayfield schools. Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home in its Patch communities, and the winner’s school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached. Here’s how the contest works. Beginning on Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site. During that same time period you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge that will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that they can apply to their December electric bill. From Dec. 30 through Jan. 8 you …
Friday, December 16, 2011
Annual collection was double last year's donation.
Employees at Parker Hannifin Corporation's headquarters in Mayfield Heights loaded 407 bicycles into two FedEx trucks Thursday for delivery through the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The bicycles will be distributed to chlidren in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Summit counties. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tim Sherman, a Toys for Tots local coordinator, was impressed by the volume of the donation. "I was overwhelmed with the number of bikes you said we'd receive," he said at the donation presentation in the lobby of the Parker Hannifin building. Terry Koch, Parker Hannifin enterprise systems manager, said there was an aroma of rubber from the bikes that lined the hallways since they were delivered last Friday. "…
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Patchers have shared lots of recipes from snacks to main dishes. Which would you most like to try?
Everyone has a favorite holiday treat whether it's Grandma's famous Christmas cookies, a traditional Hanukkah Sufganiot or a delicious creation you invented yourself. Patch editors and readers have shared some of their personal favorite recipes over the last week. Which one has a chance of making an appearance at your holiday party? Russian Tea Biscuits Submitted by Avon Patch Editor Melissa Hebert Russian tea cakes are the annual must-bake for me. They're a traditional cookie in my family. This recipe It makes about 4 dozen cookies. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sifted confectioner's sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/4 cup sifted flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts Directions: 1. Mix butter, sugar and vanilla …
Judges will be out on Friday, Dec. 16.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Roger Vozar
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Members of the Highland Heights Lions Club will be driving around town from dusk to 10:30 p.m. Friday for the club's annual Holiday Lighting Contest. Judges will chose one winner from each of the city's four wards. Winners will be given plaques and signs will be placed on their lawns. The contest has been running for more than 20 years as a way to encourage community involvement. Contestants do not need to enter – club members simply view holiday lighting displays and decide which are the best.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Choir, band, ensembles will perform.
Notre Dame College will present its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. today in the Regina Auditorium at the college, 4545 College Rd., South Euclid. This year marks the first time the band and instrumental ensembles will take part in a joint performance with the choir. The free concert will feature a mix of choir and band selections, with select ensembles performing throughout the program. The audience will be invited to add their voices at the end of the show. After the show, there will be desserts and refreshments. "This year's program continues NDC's longstanding tradition of a Christmas concert with a couple of new twists added. In addition to the band and choir joining forces, our increased numbers have necessitated moving our …
What treat gets you in the holiday spirit?
Food is best when shared, so let's spread the love this holiday season. Everyone has a favorite holiday treat whether it's Grandma's famous Christmas cookies, a traditional Chanukah Sufganiot, a New Year's Vasilopita or a delicious creation you invented yourself. Why not share that recipe with your neighbors? Post your best recipe in the comments section below, and feel free to upload a picture of the results in the photo gallery. It doesn't have to be gourmet cooking, just something that reminds you of the winter holidays. We'll be collecting recipes through Dec. 14. Then you'll have a chance to vote for your favorites. We'll collect the top vote-getting recipes into a holiday cookbook for everyone to enjoy in the week before Christmas. …
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Seniors enjoy food, music, prizes and cards.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Roger Vozar
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Highland Heights seniors celebrated the holiday season at the annual Commission on Aging Holiday Get Together at the community center. Mary Velotta, the city's senior liaison and longtime employee, said the event's been held as long as she's been with the city. "This is the Commission on Aging's big event. We also have a picnic and health fair," she said. Velotta said. The holiday party gives everyone, especially widows and widowers, a chance to gather and celebrate. "They come and have fellowship and enjoy one another's company," she said. In addition to lunch from Biagio's Deli, guests were treated to entertainment by Italian singer Carmelina. Commission on Aging Chairman Emil Lucarelli served as master of ceremonies and Mayor Scott …
Kasha Legeza
2:21 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
My gadget gift isn't listed here, but ... my son bought me a GPS unit -- so I'll stop borrowing his to go on story assignments for Patch! more ›