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Occupation: Marketing and events producer, WOIO Channel 19/WUAB Channel 43. Education: The University of Pittsburgh, bachelor's degree in writing, certificate in public and professional writing, concentration in photography; The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, diploma in digital design From: Edinboro, Pa. Lives in: Lakewood Best part about NEO: "Lake Erie. I've gotten into open-water kayaking since I've moved here." Least favorite: "The snow, of course!" What she would change: "Add a little more public transportation and new businesses, take advantage of the shoreline, and Cleveland will be a pretty cool place to live." Why she's here: Moved here in January 2007 for her job. - Shaheen Samavati If you're a young person new to Northeast Ohio, drop us a line at bizmon@plaind.com, or 1801 Superior Ave., Cleveland 44114.
Aukerman has a design for success
WOOSTER -- During Brittany Aukerman's nearly four years in high school, Wooster has continued one outstanding athletic tradition while building another. The two-sport standout has been a big part of the winning volleyball and softball programs. Area sports fans are used to the spikers excelling for the Generals. Aukerman was part of Div. I State Final Four teams as a freshman and sophomore, while starting at middle-blocker for a regional qualifier this past fall. Softball success is not something Wooster has been known for -- that is until the last two years. Aukerman has teamed with sophomore Kasie Kelly to form a dynamite pitching combo, while also playing shortstop for a team that went a school-best 17-10 last spring. Aukerman, who has been a first-team All-Ohio Cardinal Conference honoree in both sports, has also achieved a 3.143 GPA to rank 120th in a class of 279.
Spring Galas Are Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Spring is the busiest season for fund-raising events, buoyed by good-and-getting-better weather, the fun of lighter and brighter garb, and the longer daylight hours. There's no better indicator of the impending gala-whirl than the bulk of invitations filling up mailboxes in the last week or two, perfectly timed, it seems, to be opened by New Yorkers returning from vacation and, as the nonprofits hope, craving company. Sifting through invitations is both an art and a science. Some are just too pretty or eye-catching to ignore; they don't look like invitations as much as miniature magazine covers, artworks, or advertisements. Others rely on more conventional techniques to get the information across, plain and simple. One pet peeve I have is that invitation designs often bury the date of the event, giving prominence instead to its venue or honorees.
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