Staff members from Ohio's largest newspaper painted the main office in August, Last year staff memebrs painted the third floor of the Cleveland School of the Arts. 2000 marks the fourth year that Plain Dealer staffers and their families have volunteered their time to paint the school.

Working with the friends of CSA and a color consultant, the Plain Dealer has now completed painting all three floors of the school. Their efforts are much appreciated by the staff, students and community of CSA.

An unidentified Plain Dealer staff member paints a radiator on the third floor,

A PD staff member paints the third floor ceiling while standing on a practice module.

PD staff members use a scaffold to paint the third floor stair case ceiling.

Painting the railings so students can enjoy a clean and fresh looking environment.

It takes teamwork to get this job done before school opens. The view is on the way up to the fourth floor.