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Root Covered Bridge

The Root Covered Bridge is a historic wooden covered bridge in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. Located off State Route 555 in far northern Decatur Township, Washington County, the bridge was built in 1878 in the Long truss mode of truss bridge construction. Measuring 65 feet (20 m) in its single span, it spans the West Branch of the Little Hocking River. Constructed with weatherboarded walls on stone abutments and equipped with a metal roof and elements of iron and steel, the Root Bridge was named for the nearby community of Root Town, which has since become a ghost town. Its builders were Charles and Alta Merydith, who built many other Washington County bridges; two other bridges in the county, known as the Hune and the Harra Covered Bridges, also employ the Long truss. It is believed that the Merydith family heavily favored the style, because they were responsible for building both of those bridges. Throughout Ohio, only eight Long truss bridges are in existence today; the majority of Ohio's Long truss bridges are located in southern Ohio. Besides the importance of the Merydith family, this concentration is also likely due to the presence of one of the designer's agents in the region, who also functioned as a general contractor for bridge construction in southern Ohio. In early 1975, the Root Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, qualifying because of its importance as a well-preserved example of historic engineering methods. It was the first Washington County covered bridge to be listed on the Register, although five others — including the Harra and Hune bridges — have since received the same designation. References External links Media related to Root Covered Bridge at Wikimedia Commons
Root Road Covered Bridge

Root Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the west branch of the Ashtabula River in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design. During its renovation in 1982-83, the bridge was raised 18 inches (460 mm), and a new center pier was added. The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-09, and it is located approximately 6.3 mi (10.1 km) southeast of North Kingsville. History 1868 – Bridge constructed. 1982–83 – Bridge renovated. A former toll road just east of there ran north and south through the county. Dwight and Gertrude (Hallam) Root, had a son Herbert Root. Herbert married Frances Whitlam, daughter of John H. Whitlam, one if not the first Superintendent of Roads in Ashtabula County, for twenty five years. He possibly was involved in the construction of the earlier bridges. Dimensions Span: 82 feet 4 inches (25.10 m) Length: 112 feet (34 m) Width: 11.3 feet (3.4 m) Height: 10 feet 2 inches (3.10 m) Overhead clearance: 9 feet 4 inches (2.84 m) Gallery See also List of Ashtabula County covered bridges References External links Ohio Covered Bridges List Ohio Covered Bridge Homepage The Covered Bridge Numbering System Ohio Historic Bridge Association Root Road Covered Bridge from Ohio Covered Bridges, Historic Bridges "Root Road Bridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
Rossford High School

Rossford High School is a public high school in Rossford, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Rossford Exempted Village School District. The district mainly serves the city of Rossford and also includes parts of the city of Northwood, Perrysburg Township, and Lake Township within Wood County. History The current high school was built in 1922 with its first class graduating in 1924. The George G. Wolfe Field House opened in 1950 to be used for indoor athletic events. In 1957 and 1958 respectively, Rossford absorbed the students that attended the Glenwood Elementary and Lime City Elementary school districts as a means of eliminating such jurisdictions across Ohio. The final addition to the high school was built in 1981. Starting with the 2018–19 school year, Rossford students were temporarily housed at Owens Community College while the high school and middle school complex was upgraded, which was completed in early 2020. The refurbished building included technological improvements, areas for grades 6–8 and 9–12, and new gymnasiums for both high school and middle school use. It also retains the original structure from 1922. Rossford High School in Ohio built a 2,000-square-foot indoor golf practice area with a synthetic putting green for year-round training. Athletics Rossford sports teams are known as the Bulldogs with school colors of maroon and gray. Rossford was one of the founding members of the Northern Lakes League in 1956, but joined the Northern Buckeye Conference in 2011. At the high school campus, basketball, volleyball, football, and the occasional soccer game are played. Baseball, softball, track & field, and soccer are played at the Rossford Elementary complex, almost 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the main campus. Rossford's greatest athletic run to date came during the 1960s and 1970s when the Bulldogs secured numerous NLL titles in football, boys basketball, and baseball. Three trips were made to the final four for basketball, which included runner-up finishes in 1966 and 1970 and a semi-final appearance in 1975. Two trips were also made to the Final Four in Baseball in 1957 and 1965 bowing out in the semi-finals 1-0 to Doylestown and 11-2 to Shaker Heights respectively. The Rossford football team has made nine appearances in the state playoffs, earning their first win with a come-from-behind victory in the first round of the 2015 Division V playoffs over Norwayne High School. Notable alumni Jonathan Bennett, actor Madalyn Murray O'Hair, founder of American Atheists Jim Penix, basketball player Dennis Richmond, former news anchor at KTVU Maurice A. Thompson, constitutional lawyer References External links Official website
Rossford Exempted Village School District

Rossford Public Schools is a school district in Northwest Ohio. The school district serves students who live in the communities of Rossford, Northwood, Perrysburg, Perrysburg Township, and Lake Township located in Wood County. The superintendent is Dan Creps. Grades 9-12 Rossford High School - 701 Superior St. The current building opened in 2020. Grades 6-8 Rossford Junior High School - 651 Superior St. Was temporarily housed at Indian Hills Elementary until Spring 2020 until the current building was completed. Grades K-5 Rossford Elementary - 28500 Lime City Rd. Opened as the K-5th grade building beginning with the 2019–20 school year. Former elementary schools Alter Elementary - 721 Dixie Hwy. (a Catholic school within Rossford's district, it was consolidated in 1973 by the merger of the parish schools at St. Mary Magdalene (721 Dixie Hwy.) and Sts. Cyril and Methodius (124 Maple St.) Alter became All Saints Catholic School when the church parishes merged in 1991 and was demolished in 1999 after the school had moved to 630 Lime City Rd. in Rossford.) Eagle Point Elementary - 203 Eagle Point Rd. (opened in 1929) Was a Pre K-6 building until 2014 when it housed grades 3-5 after the district restructured its elementary school setup for the 2014–15 school year. Closed in 2019. Glenwood Elementary - 8950 Avenue Rd. (current building opened in 1929) Annexed by Rossford in 1957, Glenwood was a Pre K-6 building until 2014 when it housed grades Pre K-2 until its closure and demolition in 2019. Indian Hills Elementary - 401 Glenwood Rd. (opened in 1970, former Pre K-6 school closed after the 2013–14 school year.) Lime City School - 26431 Lime City Rd, Perrysburg 43551 (annexed by Rossford in 1958, the building was temporarily closed in 1982 and never reopened.) Lime City was a "sister" school to Glenwood, usually only having a few grades within the building. Walnut Street School - Walnut St. at Beech St. (built in 1914, closed Feb. 1, 1970 when Indian Hills opened.) Became a civic center before it was demolished. Other Rossford's school district is also the location for the Penta Career Center at 9301 Buck Rd. Along with Rossford, it serves 15 other school districts across five counties. References External links District Website
Rossford Public Library

Rossford Public Library (RPL) is a library located in Rossford, Ohio. It is a member of Serving Every Ohioan Library Consortium and Oplin (Ohio Public Library Information Network). The library was established in 1936 and housed in a one-room store building. The freestanding library building was constructed in 1950 with funding donated on behalf of the Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company (now part of Pilkington Group). The library's collections include historical photos and documents related to the glass company's business activities in Rossford. In the mid-2000s the library underwent a major renovation and expansion. The Rossford Library contains a collection of 62,503 volumes, circulates 253,986 items per year, and serves a population of 13,894 residents. In 2005, Rossford Public Library patrons borrowed over 250,000 items, of which 110,000 came from the Children's Materials section. In that same year, patrons made over 69,000 visits to the library and asked over 14,000 questions of the reference librarians. References Additional sources Toledo Blade (Toledo, Ohio). "Rossford Public Library Related Articles". Retrieved October 15, 2008. Ray, Erika (January 12, 2006). "Rossford: Teenagers to make their marks on library wall". The Blade (Toledo, Ohio). Retrieved October 12, 2008. "Stand up and holler at libraries' new story hours". The Intelligencer (Doylestown, PA). September 16, 2007. Retrieved October 12, 2008. External links Rossford Public Library
Roy Rike Field

Roy RIke Field, usually referred to simply as "Roy Rike", is the soccer field of the Jay Martin Soccer Complex at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, where the Battling Bishops men's and women's soccer teams play. It is also the home of the Columbus Lady Shooting Stars soccer team. The seating capacity of Roy Rike Field is about 600. Overview The stadium was built in 1934 as a project of the Works Progress Administration, under the name "Community Field". It hosted football games and track and field events of the Willis High School, the owner by those years. The venue also had adjacent baseball field and tennis courts. After Ohio Wesleyan University purchased the complex in 1962, the athletics track was removed and the stadium was remodelled to host collegiate soccer and lacrosse games. The field was named after Jay Martin, OWU coach who is the career wins leader in college soccer. In the past, the venue served as home for the OWU men's (1965–85) and women's lacrosse (2004–07) teams. Roy Rike Field is located just west of the residential side of Ohio Wesleyan University. Roy Rike hosted the NCAA Division III men's soccer championship in 1990 and 1998 and the NCAA Division III women's soccer championship in 2001. References External links Official website
Ruffing Montessori

Ruffing Montessori School, the second oldest Montessori school established in the United States, was begun in 1959 through the efforts of the Cleveland Montessori Association. The organization founded and operated Montessori preschool and elementary classes in rented locations throughout Cleveland. In 1964, a donation of a classroom building and property on Fairmount Boulevard in Cleveland Heights enabled the east side school to have a permanent location. In 1977, the east and west side schools separated, each retaining the name Ruffing in honor of Mary and Jim Ruffing, who led the Cleveland Montessori Association in its efforts to introduce Montessori to Northeast Ohio. With a current enrollment of 326, Ruffing in Cleveland Heights operates from a large, new facility, built according to LEED principles. References External links http://www.ruffingmontessori.net/ WKYC article about the school's environmental policies Ohio Association of Independent Schools Cleveland Council of Independent Schools Independent Schools Association of the Central States Ruffing Montessori School Photovoltaic Plant Heights Observer Article: Ruffing Montessori Demonstrates Curriculum in a Green School
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Dayton, Ohio)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church building in downtown Dayton, Ohio, United States. Constructed at the end of the nineteenth century for a new parish, it closed in 1996, but was reopened in 2001 when a Vietnamese Catholic group began to use the church. This church building remains significant because of its grand architectural elements, which have led to its designation as a historic site. Parish history One of Dayton's oldest Catholic parishes, St. Joseph's Church was established in 1846. The lack of space in that church prompted some of the members to leave in July 1883 and establish Sacred Heart Church; under the leadership of St. Joseph's associate pastor Hugh McDevitt, the congregation rented a meeting hall while waiting for the construction of their building. Land for the present church was purchased for $19,000, and Archbishop William Henry Elder of Cincinnati laid the cornerstone in June 1888. Exterior work was completed in the following year, and by 1893 construction was close enough to completion that the congregation could begin worshipping in their building. The building was consecrated by Bishop Camillus Maes of Covington in November 1895; construction had cost approximately $100,000 ($3,870,000 in current dollar terms), but the parish was able to liquidate its debts by 1903. For many years, the parish flourished, reaching a membership of five hundred families by 1909, but its membership had subsided by 1996. Five years later, a Vietnamese-speaking Catholic parish began using the building. Architecture Designed by Charles Insco Williams, Sacred Heart is a limestone building with a limestone foundation, an asphalt roof, and various elements of sandstone and copper; the limestone was quarried locally, while the sandstone was obtained from Berea, Ohio. Constructed in the Romanesque Revival style, but with a prominent octagonal Baroque dome and glazed cupola, towers flank the main entrance, and there are rose windows under the pediments of the front and side. When constructed, the building featured a basement under the 75-foot ceiling, and its general plan was 115 by 92 feet, or 23, 35, and 28m respectively. Grand woodworking, artwork, and chandeliers once filled the interior, but most have been removed; some were destroyed by the raging waters of the Great Flood of 1913, while others were intentionally removed or painted over at later dates. Preservation In October 1987, Sacred Heart Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its distinctive historic architecture. The parish's related rectory was also included in the designation. It is one of five Dayton churches on the Register, along with St. Mary's, St. Adalbert's, and Holy Cross Catholic Churches and First Lutheran Church. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Dayton, Ohio References External links Media related to Sacred Heart Church (Dayton, Ohio) at Wikimedia Commons
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (Bethlehem, Ohio)

Sacred Heart of Jesus Churches (Bethlehem Church) is a historic church located on OH-61 in Bethlehem, Sharon Township, Richland County, Ohio. The cornerstone was laid in 1892 and the church was dedicated in 1895. It was added to the National Register in 1986. In 1967, the church was adopted into the mission of the parish of Shelby, OH; however, the following year the parish center was relocated to Bethlehem as its center of operations, where it remains today. References
Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church is located at 2900 Woodburn Avenue in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The congregation was organized in 1849, and its first building was dedicated on November 3, 1850. The parish patron is Saint Francis de Sales. The cornerstone was laid June 30, 1878, by Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, in the presence of nearly 10,000 persons. The edifice was dedicated December 20, 1879. The interior contains one of the finest altars in the United States, costing $20,000. The parent parishes were St. Mary's Church in Over-the-Rhine and St. Paul Church in Pendleton. The original congregation was mostly German. The main altar at St. Francis de Sales was consecrated by Archbishop W.H. Elder on April 27, 1887. It was a gift of Joseph Kleine and his wife Agnes Kleine, and was sculpted by Fred and Henry Schroeder of Cincinnati from designs by A. Kloster of New York. The altar of pure white Rutland marble and the white marble floor cost $20,000. The altar's onyx pillars and delicate Gothic spires are flanked by statues of SS. Joseph and Agnes in honor of the donors' patron saints. The church is home to Joseph, a.k.a. "Big Joe", which is the largest swinging bell ever cast in the United States. VanDuzen Company (formerly Buckeye Bell Foundry) at Second and Broadway downtown. The bell measures 9 by 7 feet (2.7 m × 2.1 m) in diameter and height respectively; it weighs 35,000 pounds (16,000 kg), including a 640 pounds (290 kg) clapper. Named for the parishioner whose donation to the bell fund was the largest, the bell reputedly could be heard 15 miles (24 km) away when first rung, rattling nearby buildings and loosening stone & mortar. It was soon decided to immobilize the bell, and for more than a century "Big Joe" has relied on a foot hammer striking its rim. In early 1974, the church, its parish school, and its rectory were declared a historic district, the "St. Francis De Sales Church Historic District", and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. References External links Media related to St. Francis de Sales Church (Cincinnati, Ohio) at Wikimedia Commons Parish site Postcard Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church St. Francis de Sales Church Big Joe going to tower Parish Profile Archived March 18, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Francis G. Himpler, architect
Igreja Católica de São Francisco de Sales (Cincinnati, Ohio)

A Igreja Católica de Saint Francis De Sales está localizada na 2900 Woodburn Avenue no bairro East Walnut Hills de Cincinnati, Ohio, Estados Unidos. A congregação foi organizada em 1849 e seu primeiro edifício foi dedicado em 3 de novembro de 1850. O patrono da paróquia é São Francisco de Sales. A pedra angular foi lançada em 30 de junho de 1878 pelo arcebispo John Baptist Purcell, na presença de quase 10.000 pessoas. O edifício foi dedicado em 20 de dezembro de 1879. O interior contém um dos melhores altares dos Estados Unidos, custando US $ 20.000. As paróquias principais eram a Igreja de Santa Maria, em Over-the-Rhine, e a Igreja de São Paulo, em Pendleton . A congregação original era majoritariamente alemã. O altar principal de São Francisco de Sales foi consagrado pelo arcebispo WH Elder em 27 de abril de 1887. Foi um presente de Joseph Kleine e sua esposa Agnes Kleine, e foi esculpida por Fred e Henry Schroeder, de Cincinnati, a partir de desenhos de A. Kloster, de Nova York. O altar de mármore branco puro da Rutland e o piso de mármore branco custam US $ 20.000. Os pilares de ônix do altar e as delicadas torres góticas são ladeadas por estátuas da SS. Joseph e Agnes em homenagem aos santos padroeiros dos doadores. A igreja é o lar de Joseph, também conhecido como "Big Joe", o maior sino oscilante já lançado nos Estados Unidos. VanDuzen Company (anteriormente Buckeye Bell Foundry) na Second e na Broadway no centro da cidade. O sino mede 9 por 7 pés (2,7 m × 2,1 m) em diâmetro e altura, respectivamente; pesa 35 000 libras (16 000 kg), incluindo 640 libras (290 kg) badalo. Nomeado para o paroquiano cuja doação para o fundo do sino era a maior, o sino poderia ser ouvido a 15 milhas (24 km) quando tocou pela primeira vez, sacudindo edifícios próximos e afrouxando pedras e argamassas. Logo foi decidido imobilizar a campainha e, por mais de um século, o "Big Joe" conta com um martelo de pé atingindo sua borda. No início de 1974, a igreja, sua escola paroquial e sua reitoria foram declaradas distrito histórico, o "Distrito Histórico da Igreja St. Francis De Sales" e listado no Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos. Referências Ligações externas Local da paróquia Igreja Católica de São Francisco de Sales Igreja de São Francisco de Sales Big Joe indo para a torre Perfil da Paróquia Francis G. Himpler, arquiteto
Saint Joseph Academy (Cleveland, Ohio)

Saint Joseph Academy is the only all-female Catholic high school located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. An Associate of the Congregation of St. Joseph serves as Vice President of Mission, and seven faculty and staff members are Associates of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Background Saint Joseph Academy was established in 1890 by the Congregation of St. Joseph. The Academy is owned and operated by the Congregation of St. Joseph, and it is advised by a board of directors representing religious, corporate and nonprofit professionals. The Academy is the only all-girls Catholic high school in the city of Cleveland. Forty percent of the students are residents of Cleveland, and 43% of students are legacies. The student-body represents 62 zip codes. Athletics Saint Joseph Academy is home to 15 varsity interscholastic athletic programs, including Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball. During the 2019-20 school year, 55% of students were a member of an athletics team. The average GPA for student-athletes during 2019-20 was 3.69. Saint Joseph Academy competes in the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Volleyball has competed in the OHSAA Division I Final Four multiple seasons including a State Runner-Up finish in 2017. Cross Country captured North Coast League Title and had five post-season honors; one runner was All-Ohio. The Crew team had Varsity 4+ and Lightweight 4+ compete at the SRAA National Championship, placing 10th and 5th in the country in the 2018-19 season. In 2019, one lacrosse student-athlete was named Academic All-American and captured the North Coast League Title in 2019. Softball posted 21 wins and featured 25 post-season awards, including All-Ohio selection in the 2019 season. The Rugby team is 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 State champions. In addition, Rugby won a National Championship in 2016. Notable alumnae Maura Corrigan ’65, retired Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court Patty Donahue, new wave singer and lead vocalist of The Waitresses Mary Jordan, a reporter for the Washington Post and co-winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism Bride Sweeney ’10, State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives; first woman elected to represent the 14th House District See also St. Joseph Convent and Academy Complex Notes and references External links Saint Joseph Academy