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Education: Musicology Department Wins Two Fulbrights, Hands Hall Prize Down through Generations

Andrew Willens

5/16 -- This year, two of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music (Website | Profile)'s Fulbright winners are part of a tradition that spans generations. Charles McGuire '92, associate professor of musicology at Oberlin, and his advisee, Rachel Dickstein '12, each received a Fulbright to study in Europe. Full Story

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Business: 10 Things You Need To Know - May 16, 2012

5/16 -- In today's edition of 10 Things You Need To Know learn about a possible new job being created for a grant coordinator in Lorain, Amherst City Council allowing internet cafes in the city, a new youth flag football league, a breast cancer fundraiser at Don Mould's Plantation and a blood drive in Avon. Read today's 10 Things You Need To Know

Entertainment: Avon Lake Symphonic Band to Perform in Chicago's Orchestra Hall

Avon Lake Instrumental Music Department

Avon Lake Symphonic Band in Severance Hall last year.

5/16 -- The Avon Lake Symphonic Band is one of four bands from throughout the USA selected to perform at the 4th Annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival in Chicago's prestigious Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center. The students will have an opportunity to rehearse and perform in this famous hall, home of the Chicago Symphony, and participate in a clinic with Colonel Arnald Gabriel, Conductor of the United States Air Force Band (retired). Full Story

Entertainment: An Evening in the Garden with Don Mould's

The Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea.

5/16 -- In May, Don Mould's Plantation, Inc. (Website | Profile) will be sponsoring our second annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser called An Evening in the Garden spotlighting local businesses in our community. Full Story

Education: Firelands High to Face Olmsted Falls in Scholastic Games Academic Championship After Defeat of North Ridgeville

Jim Mehrling

The academic team from Firelands High School, left to right, Kevin Harris, team captain Jake Westfall, and Terry Long, was heard on the May 14th semifinal broadcast of the Scholastic Games quiz program on WEOL radio (AM 930).

5/16 -- Firelands High School (Website | Profile) will be the challenger as Olmsted Falls High School goes for its second consecutive championship on the radio quiz program featuring academic teams from Lorain County high schools. On the Scholastic Games of Lorain County, a weekly series heard on WEOL (AM 930), the May 14th semifinal broadcast ended with a score of Firelands 420, North Ridgeville 390. It was an unusual competition in that it was won in the first three rounds of questions, those in which the fewest points are usually scored. Full Story

Non Profit: Big Brothers Big Sisters Video Opportunity with The Ad Council

Marcus Madison
Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brother Julio and Little Brother Thomas

5/16 -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County (Website | Profile) and our partners at The Advertising Council are looking for Bigs, Littles, and families that got involved after seeing or hearing one of our public service announcements. Full Story

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Non Profit: Animal Cruelty Tees Me Off Golf Outing!

Friendship APL

5/15 -- Join Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County (Website | Profile) on Monday, June 11, 2012 for their Annual Animal Cruelty Tees Me Off Golf Outing at the Red Tail Golf Club (Website | Profile) (4400 Lear Nagle, Avon, Ohio). $125 per person includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, lunch, dinner, auction, skill hole challenges, 50/50, skins game, Mulligans, and hole-in-one challenges! Full Story

Entertainment: Quaker Steak and Lube Bike Nights - May through September

Neighborhood Alliance

5/15 -- Neighborhood Alliance (Website | Profile)'s various programs and services will be featured at Quaker Steak & Lube - Sheffield (Website | Profile)'s Wednesday Night Bike Nights! Stop by from 5:00 PM on to meet our staff, have a drink, and maybe win a 50/50 raffle. Listed below are the dates of our appearances: Full Story

Health: How Palliative Care can Help Patients and Decrease 30-Day Hospital Readmissions

Lori Presser
Hospice of the Western Reserve

5/15 -- All Healthcare professionals are invited to a free CE How Palliative Care can Help Patients and Decrease 30-Day Hospital Readmissions on June 13, 2012 at the Avon Oaks Caring Community (Website | Profile) presented by Petique Oeflein, RN, NP-C, Hospice of the Western Reserve (Website | Profile). Full Story

Business: 10 Things You Need To Know - May 15, 2012

5/15 -- In today's edition of 10 Things You Need To Know learn about a flood at St. Joseph Community Center, Lorain County Task Force helping to crack down on illegal pill use, a clinic being hosted in Lorain by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, local churches and organizations helping the community on Pride Day and local radio stations hosting a railroad crossing awareness fundraiser throughout May. Read today's 10 Things You Need To Know

Education: Enroll for Summer Fun at LCCC's College for Kids

Kim Carrasquillo
Lorain County Community College

5/15 -- Give your kids a fun and educational reason to get out of the house this summer with College for Kids classes at Lorain County Community College (Website | Profile). Full Story

Health: EMH Takes Proactive Steps to Reduce Substance Abuse in Emergency Departments

Kristen R. Davis
EMH Healthcare

5/15 -- Governor John Kasich this week announced guidelines for Ohio emergency and acute care facilities to help reduce the state's continuing epidemic of misuse and abuse of prescription medication by patients. Since pain is one of the most common complaints that leads patients to seek care in the Emergency Department, the three Emergency Departments of EMH Healthcare are proactively addressing this problem by implementing the State's recommendations and striving to deliver the most appropriate and effective pain management for our patients. Full Story

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