Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tim Pira was selected for his innovative science programs, which include vivariums, gardens and the cataloging of local flora and fauna
Lubrizol Corp. visited Lake Catholic High School Monday so they could give educator Tim Pira their annual Lake County Science Teacher Award. Chris Ciolli, a project manager at Lubrizol, said they picked Pira for his innovative initiatives like his: "It's teachers like Tim who are going to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers who will keep America competitive," Ciolli said. In addition to a plaque for the school and a statue for the teacher, Pira will also receive $5,000 that he can put toward any project he wants. Pira is already thinking about building portable gardens that can be taken to other schools, so his Lake Catholic students can teach younger children about soil health and the biology of gardening. Pira said he…
Monday, April 2, 2012
All of the first grade students at Brentmoor Elementary, as well as throughout Lake County, are being given white spruce saplings to plant
Sandy Nelson had worked at Brentmoor Elementary for 23 years before she volunteered to participate in Lake Metroparks' Trees For Wildlife program. But nobody recognized her when she greeted all of the Brentmoor first graders Friday dressed as a tree named Woody. Woody and fellow volunteer Pam Cooper taught the students about trees and the roles they play in nature -- how animals depend on them for food and shelter, sometimes even after they die. Then they capped their presentation by giving away 52 white spruce saplings (or, as they referred to them Friday, "baby trees,") -- one for each first grader in the school -- and teaching the students how to care for them so they grow. One student noted to Cooper, "These trees are small." "Just …
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Lake County business raised an additional 7 percent more than it did last year for the local chapter of the United Way
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Lubrizol's Wickliffe facility raised more than $162,000 for the United Way of Lake County's annual campaign, as well as another $88,000 for other chapters of the United Way. "Our culture is one of giving back to the community and it always has been," said Dan Sheets, the president of Lubrizol Additives. "There’s not a better vehicle than United Way of Lake County to give back because they are very effective and efficient in distributing funds to programs in need." More than half of Lubrizol's employees participated in the 4-week campaign. Retirees alone donated almost $20,000. "At Lubrizol, we feel pretty fortunate to be working for a company that is doing well and we feel privileged to give back to people in our own community who are less…
Ern G
11:57 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
That's the Tim Pira I know! He's a great person and is always striving for innovation and advancement. These botanical gardens are exceptional! Tim has a unique method for getting young students involved. Keep up the good work!!!! more ›