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Volume 61, No. 6 Columbia Station, Ohio August 10, 2015

Michael sits with Mr. Don Isabella (left) of St. Ignatius High Miya Timura has re- (L-R) Top Row: Sean Garrow, Amanda Kyle, Ashleigh Hones, Greg Gwvyna, Linus Wright
School in Cleveland. cently achieved her Girl and David Cole. Bottom Row: Miya Timura, Jessica Toncler, Lisa Schlegal, Marty Barnard
Scout Gold Award by do- and Selina Hirtz.
Michael Shock of Columbia Station celebrated his ing something she loves
14th birthday raising money for charity this past July - music! The Girl Scout joined the band and did an their senior year. The goal energy on its own! Miya
25. Michael presented Mr. Don Isabella, of St. Ignatius Gold Award is the highest amazing job under Miya’s is to keep the band alive wishes to thank Mr Jump,
High School in Cleveland, with $1,600 in donations achievement available to direction. Miya will direct for many years to come. Mrs. Krejsa and all of the
that he raised in lieu of receiving gifts for himself. The earn by a Girl Scout. The the band again this year, The live band added ex- students who showed up
money collected will go to various organizations within seven step project must then pass the torch on to citement, although the to many practices and
the St. Ignatius community, with their food pantry as consume 80 hours, in- a sophmore to lead until Raiders team brings great games.
priority. This is the 12th consecutive year that Michael spire, educate and be sus-
has supported charities within the Cleveland area for his tainable in the community.
birthday. Only 5% of all Girl Scouts
will earn a Gold Award.
Before the project is even
selected, the scout has to
earn pins by completing
Journey Books that relate
to Global issues.

Miya chose to assem-
ble and lead a pep band
for the Columbia High
School basketball team.
Practices were held after
school and before each
game. The band would
start each game with the
National Anthem and
play fun songs during half
time. Twenty students

Rolling Thunder, Inc., Ohio Chapter 8, will have their Preschool student Sam Meecha puts the ?nishing touches Elections for the Lorain County Fair Board of Di-
3rd annual Bene?t Poker Run for The Greater Cleve- on his ceramic ?sh. rectors will be held during this year’s fair on Monday,
land Fisher House, on Saturday, August 15. Registration August 24, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Any person wishing
begins at 9 a.m. at Century Harley-Davidson, located at Children came to St. Jude School in Elyria to take ad- to run for the Fair Board must be at least 21 years old,
3053 Eastpointe Drive, in Medina, where breakfast will vantage of opportunities being offered for enrichment in the a resident of Lorain County, a current member of the
be served. The ?rst bike out will be at 10 a.m. and the arts through the Summer Fine Arts Program. Students from Lorain County Agricultural Society, provide a copy of
last bike out will be at 11:30 a.m. There is a donation preschool through high school spent weeks working with St. their Driver’s License or other acceptable form of iden-
of $20 per bike or car and $5 for additional passenger Jude art teacher, Mary Huck, on art projects. Students had ti?cation and submit to a BCI&I and FBI criminal back-
required (cash only). All net proceeds will go directly the option to select from a variety of art mediums to work ground check within 60 days prior to the election. To
to the Greater Cleveland Fisher House Foundation. The on over the summer, and many chose to work with ceramics be a member of the Lorain County Agricultural Society,
Fisher House will be built at The Louis Stokes VA Medi- and the art studio’s pottery wheel. In addition, many students one must purchase a membership pass.
cal Center in Cleveland and will be a 16,000 square foot played piano and band instruments under the guidance of
home with 20 suites accommodating up to 42 family Laura Ramsey. Nationally recognized composer, Jing Jing Candidates can purchase a membership pass for $25
members of veterans spending time at the VA hospital. Luo, also gave piano lessons to students over the summer. and pick up a petition from the Secretary’s Of?ce, lo-
The house offers a “home away from home” and a safe cated on the fairgrounds, during regular of?ce hours, 9
and comfortable sanctuary as their loved ones recover a.m.-5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday.
from their wounds.
The petition must be signed by ten other Society
Included in the poker run will be a cash payout to members and turned into the Secretary’s of?ce by noon
the top ?ve hands, basket raf?es, a 50/50 raf?e, Star on Monday, August 17, 2015.
Spangled Entertainment by Laurie Hovater Meadows
and much more! The ride will take place rain or shine There are seven positions to be voted for a three-year
and all vehicles are welcome. Participants in this year’s term and one position to be voted for a two-year term. If
run are VFW Posts #1062, #3483, #3345, #9520 and any questions should arise regarding the election proce-
American Legion Post #685. dure, please contact the Fair Secretary, Charisse Nikel,
at (440) 647-2781.
For more information, contact John Hohne at (440)
885-1865 or Diana Ward at (216) 554-0888.

Community Carlisle.................... 19 Grafton Twp............. 15 Wellington................ 11
Directory Columbia................. 2 LaGrange................. 10 Churches................. 6
Eaton....................... 8 North Ridgeville....... 5 PROFILE PAGE........ 7
Grafton.................... 13

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Page 2, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 10, 2015 prehensive Plan, Neighborhood and Highway Business, and the get a complete team together!
frontage in a PRD. The Road-Service Director reported a siren This is the First time in years that the Middle School is look-
WEEKLY CALENDAR down in an ambulance. Issue I will be awarded in the middle of
Thursday, August 13: the month. The County wants the Township to do some off road ing to represent Columbia at the PAC Tourmnaments. They are
Columbia Reservation will be hosting “Sunset and a Chair” mowing with reimbursement. The Fire Chief reported 34 on ?le, very close to having a team, but need you! If anyone is inter-
at Briarwood lodge this evening from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Join them 30 on call, 100 ?re calls to date and 306 EMS calls. There were ested, please contact Coach Randy Hershey ASAP at hersheyr@
for a relaxing end of day visit at the park. Bring a chair and bin- 23 mutual aid assists and 14 mutual aid requests. Chief Reyes columbia.k12.oh.us
oculars! This is open and free to everyone. gave a resolution to the Trustees for his retirement effective Au-
Saturday, August 15: gust 4. The ?re department is getting ready for its annual Car Valley City Street Fair help needed
Columbia Reservation’s Patti Donnellan will head a discus- Show Fund-raiser on August 22.
sion on how to “Create a Wildlife Friendly Yard.” Join them as The Valley City Street Fair is August 21, 22 & 23. Help is
they talk about how to manage and create a yard that works for Rita Plata gave the Cemetery Report. $400 was received for needed on the food serving line, games and in many other ar-
all creatures. They will meet at Briarwood lodge from 11 a.m.- burials, $425 for the sale of graves and $600 for footer fees. eas. If you have a couple of hours available, please call (330)
12:30 p.m. The program is free and open to everyone. 483-3811 and leave a message. Someone will call you back. The
Old Business Street Fair is in its 81st year and is the major fund-raiser for the
Columbia Trustees Meeting The work at the Columbia Branch Library is done. The trees Fire Department in Valley City. If you can’t help out, your atten-
have been removed and landscaping has been done. The ?ood- dance would be appreciated.
The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on August ing issues seem to have passed. The new gas tanks for the ser-
3 with all three trustees present and the Fiscal Of?cer, Jackie vice garage are almost ready for hook up. The Trustees passed a Dawn Dewerth
Ramsey, in the Town Hall at 7 p.m. The minutes of the public resolution to purchase split rail fencing for the park, not to ex- The Columbia Local Schools Board of Education regular
hearing of July 20 and the regular meeting of July 20 were ap- ceed $700. Quotes for security cameras are in. It will be about meeting was held August 5. The minutes from the June Regu-
proved as written. The Trustees voted to pay the bills and pay- $2500 for cameras that will survey both the inside and outside of lar Meeting and the July Special Meeting were approved by the
roll. The bills amounted to $17,840.74 and payroll amounted to the service garage. The Trustees passed a resolution calling for Board.The Board approved the receipts, expenditures and bal-
$31,508.91, bringing the total to $49,349.65. The receipts totaled a public hearing for Zoning Amendment 2015-01 for Monday, ances for the month ending June 30, 2015, as presented by the
$45,141.58. Under Correspondence, a letter from the Lorain August 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. The Trustees are go- Treasurer. The Board accepted a Columbia Community Foun-
County Commissioners was received concerning the Hunting ing to request another speed study on Clarke Road. There are a dation donation of $3,355 for the purchase of 84 security door
Meadows subdivision on Snell and Rt. 252. They will hear the variety of different speed zones on the road and someone has locks. The Superintendent thanked Mr. Brassell and the Commu-
plans for it in their of?ces on Tuesday, August 18 at 2 p.m. Au- posted homemade 25 mph signs on telephone poles. A letter will nity Foundation for the generous donation. The Board approved
gust 11 is national 811 day. People are asked to call 8ll before be sent requesting a speed study from Snell to the county line on the Revisions to the Amended Certi?cate of Available Resources
they do any digging so that gas lines are not disrupted. Clarke Road. for FY16.
New Business During Community Input, Susan Trujillo of Pack 104 asked
Department Reports The railroad crossing on S. Marks is now live. A letter will be approval to set up a table for the Pack during the upcoming Open
The Sheriff brought in the July incident report. There is a sent to Strongsville for the removal of the stop signs when they House. Volunteers will be available to provide information about
higher number of thefts and break-ins in Columbia than usual, are ready. A letter will be sent to Fabrizi Construction in regards the program and registration. She also said they would be happy
especially in the allotments and the southern end of the township. to restoring Redfern to its previous condition. The work on the to help with some small and simple service projects.
The Zoning Inspector reported that two permits were issued, of sewers has caused considerable damage to the road because of Board member Buchanan reminded the Board that her term
which one was a single family dwelling, bringing the total for the the heavy equipment. Many residents are experiencing blow outs is ending on the JVS Board, and that they needed to nominate
year to 19. A violation letter for high grass on Plum Creek was of tires and near impassable conditions. Requests are coming in someone from the Board of Education to serve on the Board or
sent. On July 27, the Board of Zoning Appeals held a case for a for repairs to the basketball courts and tennis courts in the park. run an ad to begin interviewing to ?ll the position.
variance to split a parcel of land into 5 lots with no frontage. The The trustees are going to look into the budget to see what can The Superintendent helped make introductions of the most
request was denied. There will be a new case for the next Board be done. Lights for the basketball courts are only on a wish list recent additions to faculty and staff in attendance at the meet-
of Zoning Appeals on August 24. The Zoning Commission held right now. ing.
a public hearing on July 9 for Zoning Amendment 2015-01 to South Marks Road is closed inde?nitely as of August 3, from The District had decided to delay renovation activity on the
rezone 82 acres of Riverview Golf Course from Recreation to 7 a.m.-3 p.m. for needed repairs. Art Room and Locker Room project until 2016/17, due to low
R1. The request was denied. The case now goes to the Trustees. The Trustees approved a contract with the Lorain County level of responses for the requests for bids at this time.
The next meeting of the Zoning Commission will be on August Commissioners for health insurance for qualifying township em- Due to the low level of interest on bids on the Football Field
6 at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall. They will be discussing the Com- ployees. The Service Director asked the Trustees for permission improvements, the District will be completing the project in two
to contact the Lorain County Engineer’s of?ce for funds avail- phases. The ?rst phase, addressing the infrastructure of the ?eld,
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP able to prepare feasibility studies for the Plum Creek Tile, the ADA stands, drainage and parking, has been initiated through
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ditch between Station Road and Route 82 and the Riverview the work of Vlad (last name not mentioned) and Wayne Brassell.
Culvert Deterioration as a SWAC project. These men have donated over 65 hours of their time to get the
PUBLIC HEARING The Trustees have been approached to explore the feasibility project underway through the use of equipment owned by Wayne
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. of a farm market in the Township Park for mid July to mid Oc- Brassell due to the District not owning heavy equipment for this
tober. There are a number of issues to be met. The Trustees will type of project. Brassell said the elderly/handicap seating will be
The Columbia Township Board of Zoning Appeals look into the matter. in place around August 14. Brassell asked the District to record
will meet on Monday, August 24, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Committee Reports the expenses of the project’s early phases as the infrastructure
the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton Road, Colum- Mr. Cunningham reported no meeting in August for the Lo- material costs are presently exceeding $5,000. Due to excessive
bia Station, to hear the following case: rain County Township Association because of the Lorain County rain this spring and early summer, drain tile collapsed on the
Fair. The Columbia Trustees will be at the Fair on Friday, August south side of the ?eld.
Case 15-04: Superintendent Graig Bansek is request- 28, from 2-6 p.m. The Columbia Fire Department will be on ?re A majority of the Board approved the sale of the Capel Road
ing a 140 ft. road frontage variance on Station Road for watch at the Fair also on August 28. Mr. Heidecker reported that
property owned by the Columbia Local School District. Southwest General Hospital Board will meet on August 26, NO- COLUMBIA UNITED METHODIST
The property, Permanent Parcel #12-00-088-000-010, ACA will meet Sept. 11 and Northeast Ohio Township Associa- PRESCHOOL
contains 15 acres and has road frontage on both Station tion will meet Oct. 29 in Columbia Township. Mr. Musto report-
and Capel Roads. Bansek is requesting the road frontage ed that Stormwater Phase II and LCCA will hold a joint session En3 Nrspoooltwlsilnefgt!! Ages 3-5
variance so that one house could be built on the prop- on September 18 for stormwater run off and septic regulations. M-W-F, 8:30-12:30
erty. NOPEC will hold a general assembly on Tuesday, November 10, (Classes begin Aug 31st)
at 11:30 a.m. in Independence.
The application and map will be available for review There were no Fiscal Of?cer’s Financial Requests. After 25453 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station
from Monday, August 10, 2015, through Monday, August Community Input, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular
24, 2015, at the Columbia Township Of?ce, 25496 Roy- meeting will be on August 17 at 7 p.m. The public hearing on the
alton Road, Columbia Station, Ohio. The of?ce is open zoning amendment will be at 7:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cross Country Team forming
Notice given by:
Rita J. Plata, Administrative Assistant Do you like to Run? Columbia Middle School is looking for
7th-8th grade boys and girls that would be interested in joining a
Cross Country team. Practice started August 3. Practice is Mon-
day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7-8:15 p.m. behind
CHS. There is no practice on Wednesdays during August. There
is still time to join.

You must have a current physical on ?le with CMS. Also
needed is a completed emergency medical form the ?rst practice.
All these forms can be found on the CMS webpage. The physical
form is old, just cross out the old dates.

They have 6 girls and 3 boys. They need 7 boys and 7 girls to
make a team. They still have some time before school starts to

Valley City Frog Jump Festival

Sunday August 16, 2015 from 11am-5pm
Mill Stream Park • 1250 Maple St, Valley City

Frog & Jockey Registration 10:00 AM - Breakfast Served

Are you the Enjoy A Taste of Valley City! Brought to you by
next Frog Jump Beer Garden • Hoppin’ Retail Shoppe The Post Newspapers,
FREE ENTERTAINMENT, PARKING & ADMISSION
Champion? Kids Games • Expanded Bounce House Park Transitional Living
Great Rocky River Frog Races • UH Med-Evac Helicopter Centers, and the Valley
Life Share Bloodmobile • Bookmobile • Fire Safety
City Chamber of
Commerce

Amphibian Education • AND MORE!

For more information: Register your frog online at:

330-483-1111 www.valleycity.org

Valley City Frog Jump @MayorRibbit

NOTICE: No coolers or outside food or drink allowed on grounds

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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 10, 2015 Class of ‘85 Reunion Sheriff’s Report
property, pending the Trustees’ approval to rezone the property The CHS Class of ’85 is celebrating their 30-Year Reunion on
R3. Blanche Nemeth voted no. August 21, 22 and 23. Please call Lisa at (440) 236-8067 if you The following is the Lorain County Sheriff’s Dept. Incident
did not receive a schedule of activities for the weekend. Reports for Columbia Township for July 2015. There were a total
The District asked the Board to approve Judith Skoczen as All alumni are welcome to attend on Friday night. They are of 27 incidents.
Director of Special Education, Adam Bailey as teacher for 2nd meeting at the football ?eld at 7 p.m. for the HS scrimmage, be-
Grade, Ken Marlett as CHS Fall Assistant Athletic Director and fore heading over to the Columbia Station Eagles Club at 8:30 July 1 - Speeding on Royalton Road.
volunteers Heidi Smith (Cheerleading) and Tyler Gordon (CMS p.m. Please plan to attend! July 3 - Private Property Accident on East River Road.
Football). The Board approved a Day Treatment Service Agree- SHS Class of ‘65 to host a Solid Gold Reunion July 3 - Theft/Breaking and Entering on West River Road.
ment and Student Transportation Agreement with Education The Strongsville High School Class of '65 will host its 50th July 3 - Burglary/Theft on West River Road.
Alternatives for the 2015/16 school year. The Board approved Class Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 12. A tour of Strongsville's His- July 5 - Aggravated Menacing on Parkwood Drive.
its no-cost agreement for mental health consultation, education toric Village and an evening celebration are planned. Please feel July 6 - Theft on Redfern Road.
and prevention activities with the Lorain County Board of Men- free to bring memorabilia of our high school years, pictures, let- July 7 - Gross Sexual Imposition on East River Road.
tal Health. The Board approved the renewal of the interagency ters, jackets, etc. to the celebration! For details, contact Carollyn July 8 - Breaking and Entering/Receiving Stolen Property/
agreement with Early Head Start & Head Start; Lorain County at (440) 525-1142 or [email protected], or visit www.strongnet. Theft on Osborne Road.
Board of Developmental Disabilities; Lorain County Local Edu- org/domain/130. July 9 - Speeding on Royalton Road.
cation Agencies; and Help Me Grow Early Intervention Services July 9 - Criminal Trespassing/Theft from Motor Vehicle on
of Lorain County ending June 30, 2016. The Board approved the Osborne Road.
contract with the Elyria City Schools for partial use of a tower July 9 - Assault on Fremont Ave.
used for emergency communications iwth the Lorain County CHS Youth Soccer Camp July 11 - Left of Center/Possessing Drug Abuse Instrument/
Sheriff’s Department at a one-time fee of $1,000. The Board Drug Abuse/Possession of Heroin on Royalton/Boone Roads.
agreed to accept student teacher and ?eld experience placements, The CHS Boys and Girls soccer program will be hosting a July 11 - Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle on Plum
as approved by the Superintendent, from local higher education soccer youth camp August 19-21, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Co- Creek Drive.
institutions, pending ESC, ORC and District requirements. lumbia High School soccer practice ?eld. The camp is designed July 12 - Burglary on Colfax Ave.
for kids ages 5-12 years old. Camp Director Corey Taylor, Asst. July 12 - Theft/Criminal Trespassing on Colfax Ave.
The Board will be holding their next Board Meeting on Au- Boys Soccer Head Coach, said “the camp will focus on improv- July 13 - Attempted Burglary on Station Road.
gust 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the District Administrative Of?ce. Fur- ing skills and understanding of the game of soccer through drills, July 13 - Theft on N. Station Road.
ther details may be found at www.columbia.k12.oh.us/index. games and lots of fun.” Also coaching at the camp is Mike Welk- July 14 - Misuse of Credit Card on Royalton Road.
php?site=administration. er - Girls Soccer Head Coach and Hank Proctor - Boys Soccer July 15 - Driving While Under the In?uence of Alcohol/
Head Coach, with the help of the 2015 Varsity players. Driving Under Suspension/Light Equipment Violation/Carry-
Class Reunions ing Concealed Weapons on Janell Drive.
The cost to attend is $15, with proceeds going to the Colum- July 15 - Breaking and Entering/Theft/Receiving Stolen
CHS Class of ‘75 Reunion bia HS Boys and Girls soccer teams. Registration forms will be Property on Colfax Ave.
Columbia High School Class of 1975 will be celebrating available at Columbia High School’s main of?ce or you may July 17 - Domestic Violence on Sprague Road/Jaquay
their 40th class reunion the last weekend of September. A special email Coach Taylor at [email protected] for a regis- Road.
alumni event will be held at Columbia High School’s Homecom- tration form. Please bring the form and check payable to Colum- July 18 - Burglary/Motor Vehicle Theft on Capel Road.
ing football game on Friday, September 25, and there will be bia High School to the ?rst day of camp. Campers are asked to July 19 - Improper Passing on Royalton Road.
a casual night of dinner and dancing at the Columbia VFW on have shin guards, soccer cleats or tennis shoes, a water bottle and July 19 - Falsi?cation/Assault on Dupont Ave.
Saturday, September 26. Some former classmates have not been soccer ball. July 25 - Criminal Trespassing & Criminal Damaging/En-
located. For more information or if you have not been contacted dangering on East River Road.
and would like to attend, contact Larry and Vicki Raber at vicki. Columbia Library events July 25 - Disorderly Conduct-Intoxicated on Royalton
Road.
[email protected]. Story Time for Babies Pre-registration is required. July 27 - Speeding on Osborne Road/Station Road.
- Reading to babies is an im- Special Book Discussion
Dawn DeWerth portant form of stimulation. CHS news
10380 Greenview Drive Bring children from birth to - “Go Set A Watchman” by
Columbia Station, OH 44028 24 months to “Babies and Harper Lee - Over ?fty years CHS Fall Sports Parent Meeting and Sports Pictures
440.212.5683 • [email protected] Books” on Thursdays in Au- after winning the Pulitzer There will be a Fall Sports Parents meeting on Tuesday, Au-
gust at 2 p.m. Everyone will Prize, To Kill a Mockingbird gust 11, at 6 p.m. in the High School cafeteria for all high school
enjoy stories, music and more! remains a beloved best-seller. and middle school parents of Fall sports athletes. There will be
Pre-registration is required. Come on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at a general session to go over rules and regulations from OHSAA
6:30 p.m. to discuss the newly and to pass out the parent student athletic handbook. Coaches
Columbia Writers - Blue published work of Harper Lee, of individual teams will have an opportunity to meet with team
skies, soaring birds, blooming Go Set a Watchman. Books parents in designated areas immediately following the general
?owers. Let the season inspire will be available at the desk meeting.
you to put pen to paper on Sat- for those who would like to On Thursday, August 13, all high school Fall sports team/in-
urday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. Join read for the discussion. Pre- dividual pictures will be taken. All participants should receive
other writers and build your registration is required. order information and a time schedule for team/group and in-
skills through writing practice. dividual pictures from their coaches/advisors. Please direct any
Teen Video Game Night - questions to your child’s respective coach/advisor.
Getting together and playing Parking Permit for CHS students
video games is fun. It’s even Parking Permit applications are now available and required
more amazing when you get for eligible seniors, juniors and sophomores who plan on driving
Clocktoberfest to play them on a big projec- during the 2015-2016 school year. Applicants must maintain a
tor screen! Teens, come on minimum 1.5 GPA, hold a permanent driver’s license and attend
at SuburbanClock Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. the mandatory parking meeting. Student parking is available in
Have fun with Wii® and Play- the lots adjacent to the school. There is a $30 fee required to
Station®, plus board games attain a permit. The ?nished application, with a copy of your cur-
will be available. Pre-regis- rent driver’s license and copy of the liability insurance attached
tration is required. must be turned in by Wednesday, August 12. No money will
be collected at that time. The student driver MUST ATTEND a
Cookbook Discussion - mandatory parking meeting on Monday, August 17, either from
Get ready for apple-picking 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. Applicants will be required to pay
Saturday, August 15 season. Borrow Apples: From the $30 permit fee at the meeting. Cash, money order, or checks
Harvest to Table by Amy made payable to CHS will be collected at that time. Any ques-
Pennington. Copies are avail- tions, please call CHS at 236-5001. Forms are also available on
able at the desk for those who their website, www.columbia.k12.oh.us, under documents. co-
would like to attend the cook- lumbia/dated
book discussion on Thursday,
Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. Bring a dish Cram the Crusier Campaign
from this cookbook to the li-
brary. Talk about your experi- Sheriff Phil R. Stammitti and his staff are kicking off the
ence in the kitchen and taste 2nd annual “Cram the Cruiser Campaign.” During the week of
everyone’s creations. Pre-reg- the Lorain County Fair (week of August 24), a Sheriff’s Of?ce
istration is required. Patrol Car (Cruiser) will be parked at the Lorain County Sher-
Dads And Donuts Story iff’s Headquarters located just inside the Main Gate at the Lo-
rain County Fair Grounds. Their goal is to ?ll the cruiser with
Time - Relax with coffee, school supplies as many times as possible during the week.
juice, donuts and stories on
An exciting day of Clocks, Authentic German Food, Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10:30 Visitors to the 2015 Lorain County Fair are asked and en-
Beer, History, Games and Live Music! a.m. Dads are invited to bring couraged to bring school supplies to help “Cram the Cruiser.”
their little ones ages 2-5. The following school supplies are needed:
Musical groups will feature Polka and Bluegrass! Come enjoy themed books,
songs, crafts and more! Pre- No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, large pink erasers, crayon
Invitation-only Classic Car Show, registration is required. boxes of 16, spiral bound composition notebooks, pocket fold-
with very special cars more than 62 years old! ers, highlighters, index cards, ballpoint pens, water based mark-
For more information, or ers, glue sticks, drawing paper, plastic boxes for storing items,
Win a raffle, and take home a Grandfather Clock! to register for programs, call rulers/protractors, scotch tape, loose leaf notebook paper and 4
Every item in the store is on sale! Clocks of all kinds! the Columbia Library at (440) ounce bottles of white glue.
236-8751. The Columbia Li-
Special Pricing during this event. brary is located at 13824 W. This year, all school supplies collected will be donated to
River Road North. the Columbia and Wellington School Districts. Each year, two
different school districts will be selected to receive donated
Regular hours: Valley City supplies. Last year, through a gracious donation, each school
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Garden Club district in Lorain County was offered one complete pallet of
note book paper, above and beyond the thousands of supplies
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Valley City Garden that were given to the Elyria and Clearview School Districts.
Wednesday and Saturday: Club will hold its annual pot
luck “Harvest Picnic” on Any business, organization or citizen that would like to do-
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, August 20, at 5:30 nate supplies, but will not be attending the Lorain County Fair,
can drop their donation off at the Sheriff’s Of?ce Lobby, locat-
p.m., at Mill Stream Park in ed at 9896 Murray Ridge Road, in Elyria, or contact the Lorain
Valley City. Spouses are wel- County Sheriff’s Of?ce at 440-329-3844 and arrangements will
76 Front St., Berea come! Installation of new of- be made to collect your donation. Your support of this event
?cers will be held. There will is truly appreciated. Remember, donations of any size have a
440-234-4027 be an optional white elephant positive impact.
gift exchange. RSVP by Au-
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Ohio Genealogical Society Lorain County Historical Society Golf Outing - LCSH is
having their Golf Outing on Thursday, August 13. The 4-person
“Guidelines for ?nding Polish records,” presented by Amy scramble has a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. at Forest Hills Golf
Wachs will be the featured program at the meeting of the Lorain Course, located at 41971 Oberlin-Elyria Road, in Elyria. Cost is
County Chapter OGS on Monday, August 10, at the North Rid- $85 per person and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch,
geville Library, located at 35700 Bainbridge Road. steak dinner, beverage and prizes. Guest dinner cost is only $30.
For more information or to register, call (440) 322-3341.
This presentation will provide an overview of how historical
events and the changing borders of Eastern Europe affected the Jalowiec Memorial Golf Outing - This annual outing will
type of genealogical records available to research today. Social begin Sunday, August 16, at Brentwood Golf Course with a 9
time is at 6:30 p.m. The program and a general business meeting a.m. shotgun start. The Cost is $65 per person and includes: cof-
are at 7 p.m. Individuals with an interest in genealogy are invited fee, donuts, hot dog and chips at the turn, a steak dinner, beer,
to attend this free program. Lorain County ancestory is not a pop and water in addition to the round of golf. There will also be
requirement for participation in Chapter events. optional skins games and betting holes. For more information or
to sign up, contact Scott at (216) 408-0525.
Contact Pete at (440) 967-8002 or Margaret at (440) 323-
5080 for more information about the Lorain County Chapter of Elyria Parks’ Golf Classic - The Elyria Parks and Recreation
OGS. Department is accepting foursomes for their 2nd annual Golf
Classic to be held at Oberlin Golf Club, 200 Pyle Road, on Mon-
North Ridgeville Library day, August 24. Cost per person is $125, which includes lunch,
beverages, round of golf and a steak dinner. The 4-man scram-
Email For Beginners - Become familiar with email account ble format will begin with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds
setup and use on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. Learn how to send bene?t the Elyria Parks & Recreation Department programs
and receive emails, attach pictures and documents to your emails, and events. For more information, call (440) 236-1500 or email
and create and use contact lists. Please be comfortable using a [email protected].
mouse before attending this class. Pre-registration is required.
LCCC/Jack Nicklaus Scholarship Golf Bene?t - This 25th
Mystery Book Discussion - Pick up The Fifth Vial by Michael annual Golf Bene?t is Monday, August 17, at the Elyria Country
Palmer. This medical thriller tells the story of three seemingly Club. It will feature the return of the tournament’s namesake and
disconnected people whose lives will be linked forever by the legendary golfer, Jack Nicklaus. Outing includes 18 holes of golf,
?fth vial. Adults are invited to discuss this suspenseful book at a special appearance by Jack Nicklaus, skill games, golfer gift,
the library on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. lunch and snacks on the course and a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres
reception & awards ceremony. 11 a.m. starts Registration, with
North Ridgeville Writers - Blue skies, soaring birds, bloom- a 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start. 5:30 p.m. is the Reception & Awards
ing ?owers. Let the season inspire you to put pen to paper on Ceremony. For more information or to register, call the LCCC
Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. Join other writers and build your Foundation at (440) 366-4039.
skills through writing practice. Pre-registration is required.
Grafton VFW Golf Outing - Grafton VFW Post #3341 will
Book Discussion - The adult afternoon book discussion be having their annual Golf Outing on Sunday, August 23, at
group is reading a book about a book club at a library! Join them! Brentwood Golf Course. It will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, for
Pick up The Reading Circle by Ashton Lee. Copies are available the four-person scramble, at a cost of $60 per person. Openings
at the adult information desk. After reading, join the discussion are still available but ?lling fast! Food and beverages included.
on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. There will be a Skins Game available at additional cost. Contact
Mark at (440) 213-4861 for additional information.
Back To School Essential - When back to school shopping,
don’t forget your library card! If you don’t have one already, 4-H Trash Barrel Painting
come to the Library and sign up. It’s easy, and unlike your other Contest Winners
school supplies, there’s no charge! Plus the Lorain Public Li-
brary System now has a special Browser® card for children ages Ross Environmental Ser- Fair Barn throughout the Lo-
12 and younger. For more information, call the Lorain Public vices, Inc. recently announced rain County Fair, in addition
Library System at 1-800-322-READ. the winners of the 2015 Lorain to the two honorable mentions
County Fair 4-H Trash Barrel in each age group.
For more information or to register for programs, call the Painting Contest.
North Ridgeville Library at (440) 327-8326. The North Rid- Congratulations to the win-
geville Library is located at 35700 Bainbridge Road. Three winning trash bar- ners and thank you to all of the
rels were selected and the participating clubs!
Curb Appeal Recognition club members who created
event (CARE) winners them will be awarded a prize
of $100. The awards were
The garden club of North Ridgeville has ended their annual given for ?rst place in three
CARE contest, and they would like to thank the mayor’s of?ce, age categories: 5-8 year olds,
?re chief John Reese and Bulk and Bushel for supporting the 9-12 year olds and 13-18 year
garden club by advertising the CARE contest on their outdoor olds. The theme of the bar-
signs. And, a thank you to the local businesses that displayed the rel painting contest this year
contest signs in their business. The garden club is thankful for all was, “AmeriCAN Patriots.”
the community support. Over 30 trash barrels from 4-
H clubs were entered into this
This year’s CARE winners are: Shannon and Matt Besen- year’s competition.
felder of 6288 Stoney Ridge, Danielle and John Bryan at 38234
Terrell, Scott Hosso at 34453 Braemore, Joanne Harootunian This year’s winners were:
and John McNulty of 34956 Sharon Drive, Migna and Nicholas 5-8 year olds - Pen?eld
Mazzeo at 33672 Browning, Dean Nelson and Dave Wilson at Partners with Advisor Dawn
33065 Cobblestone Circle and Paul Klein of 32650 Woodridge. Handrosh.
9-12 year olds - Brown-
These winners are invited to the garden club’s August 11 pot- helm Perfection & BB with
luck supper meeting at South Central Park, where Mayor Dave Advisor April DiFrancisco.
Gillock will present them with a garden center gift card and a 13-18 year olds - Brown-
recognition certi?cate. helm Perfection & BB with
Advisor April DiFrancisco.
The 2015 honorable mentions are located at the follow- Winning trash barrels were
ing addresses: 37272 Sugar Creek Lane, 37483 Sandy Ridge, selected for their neatness, cre-
6739 Stoney Ridge, 5699 Paula Blvd., 5080 Nagel Road, 32541 ativity and conformance to the
Northwood, 8801 Bauer, 38027 Princeton, 34740 Hardwood theme by a set of Ross com-
Drive, 8830 Little Flower, 6711 Nicole Drive, 33942 Adams Av- pany associate judges. This
enue, 8513 Woodbridge and 9021 Nest Haven. Each honorable year’s judges included: Dawn
mention will receive a recognition certi?cate with our thanks for Palmer, Assistant to the Presi-
maintaining a beautiful front yard. dent of Ross Transportation
Services, Inc. and Ed Rusnak,
The garden club would like to thank all those residents that Purchasing Manager at Ross
took the time to nominate their favorite front yard. A drawing for Environmental Services.
a $25 gift certi?cate to Nino’s Italian Restaurant will be held at The three winning entries
the August meeting and the winner noti?ed by phone. Also a big will be on display in the Junior
thank you to Fiesta Jalapeno for their gift certi?cate.

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The Rural-Urban Record COLUMBIA UNITED NORTH “Welcome Home” TRINITY
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Published Weekly on Monday CHURCH CHRISTIAN New Life Wesleyan Church LUTHERAN CHURCH
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Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter Worship Service 11149 West River Rd, 38307 W. Royalton Rd.
Founders 1955 10:30 a.m. (Disciples) Columbia Station Grafton (Rts. 82 & 57)
SUNDAY 9 AM
Lee Boise, Publisher & President Sunday School Rt. 82 & 83 Sunday Worship
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 Bible Study, Adults/Young Adults 9:30am
during Worship Service 440-748-2230 SUNDAY 10 AM
Mailing Address: Church ph: 440-748-2154
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 25453 ROYALTON ROAD www.neccdisciples.com Worship & Children’s Church Preschool ph: 440-748-3445
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 Worship Services Adult Study, Women’s Study, www.trinitygrafton.com
Pastor Matt Merriman Rev. John Ramsey II
Email: [email protected] 236-8822 8:00am & 9:30am Teens, Kids Club
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com Rev. Jim Carder, United Church of God
[email protected] Sunday School 12981 Grafton Rd.
DEADLINE: www.columbiaumc.net Senior Pastor Grafton, Oh 44044
News articles & all ads - Wednesday by 12pm 10:45am Rev. Steven Spaeth,
Sabbath Services
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thurs., 9am-4pm Polly Tallos Associate Pastor Saturdays at 12:30 pm
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year 440-236-8600
Christian Ed. & Youth Director http://cleveland.ucg.org
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Rev. Charles A. Butcher

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Our Lady Queen of Peace St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church St. Elizabeth Sugar Ridge Baptist Church
Catholic Church Ann Seton
All are welcome at 36600 Sugar Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville
Weekend Masses Weekday Catholic Parish 440-327-946
Sat. 4:30pm Mass God’s Table.
8:00am 25801 Royalton Rd. www.sugarridgebaptistchurch.com
Sun. 8:30 & Chapel Sunday Worship Schedule Columbia Station, OH All age Sunday School 10 am
8:30 am Quiet Communion Service
11:00am Mon.-Tues. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday Worship 11 am & 6:30 pm
Confession: Thurs.-Fri. 9:30 am Christian Education for all ages (Confession) Wednesday Worship 7 pm
10:30 am Communion Service with Music
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Rev. June Hardy Dorsey, Rector 10:35am Children’s Church
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Chicken Barbecue GriefShare Does God Answer Our Prayers?

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will have a Chicken GriefShare is a faith based support group for those who Did you ever wonder if praying helps? In the month of
Barbecue on Sunday, August 23, from 1-4 p.m., or until have lost a loved one. They offer comfort, guidance and August, during the 10:30 a.m. services, Pastor David Walk-
sold out. The Barbecue dinner includes their famous grilled support through shared experiences. Join them to discover er of Belden United Methodist Church in Grafton will pres-
chicken, dinner roll, roasted corn, homemade coleslaw or hope for your future. You may bring a friend if you pre- ent a multi-week sermon series titled “Does God Answer
potato salad, homemade pastry and a beverage. Prices are fer. For more information, visit http://www.griefshare. Our Prayers?” This will be followed with a special Bible
$9 for 1/2 chicken and $7 for 1/4 chicken. Carry-outs will org/about, or contact Pastor Dominic Verdell at (440) 236- Study class during the next few Wednesday evenings from
be available after the 11 a.m. Mass. The church is located 8282. GriefShare is held at Christ Church, located at 23080 6:30-7:30 p.m. The sermons and class topics include The
at 25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station. For more Royalton Road, in Columbia Station, on Tuesday evenings Purpose of Prayer, The Power of Prayer, The Principles of
information, call (440) 236-5095. 7-8:30 p.m., through October 27. Prayer, and The Practice of Prayer. Everyone is welcome
to attend.
PSR starts soon Jesus among other Gods
Country Fried Steak Dinner
It is not to late to register for PSR at St. Elizabeth Ann Are all religions equally valid? Does humanity need
Seton Church in Columbia Station. There are families who God? Do all paths lead to the same God? The teachings of Litch?eld Assembly of God located at 9082 Norwalk
have not registered their children as of yet, or are new to the Christian Philosopher Ravi Zacharias will be explored in Road, in Litch?eld, will have a Country Fried Steak Dinner
area. PSR is for 1st through 8th grade students. The chil- depth in a sermon series Sept.13-Oct. 4. Pastor Bill Wendell on Friday, August 14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost will be
dren make their First Communion in 2nd grade and their will present this study at LaPorte United Methodist Church adults/$9, seniors/$7, children 6-12/$4 and children 5 and
Con?rmation in 8th grade. on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m., as well as on Wednesday under are free. Carry-out will be available for this dinner,
evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. The church is located at 2071 call (330) 723-2691.
The signi?cance of Religious Education in your child’s Grafton Rd., in Elyria. Please join them with your questions
life is very important! Classes start on September 14 with a about faith, truth, suffering and God's design for the uni- Feed the ‘99’; Find the ‘1’
“Meet and Greet Night,” then continue on September 21, at verse. This program is part of LCCC's Life Long Learning
CMS from 6:30-7:45 p.m. program. Pastor Bill will also be teaching a class Wednes- “Team-Jesus for Africa” presents “Feed The ‘99’;
day evenings 7-8:30 p.m., September 9, on the campus of Find The ‘1.’The Gospel goes to Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda
Please call the Religious Education of?ce at (440) 236- LCCC through their lifelong learning program September and Ethiopia with a Power Point presentation by Dr. Phillip
3711 to register. 30. To register, go to their lifelong learning website or call B. Giessler, Missionary to Africa.
Misty Reed at (440) 366-7540.
Celebrate Recovery The St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 1377 Lester
Jazz under the Stars Rd. (off Hwy. 303) in Valley City, will host this gospel on
Join others at the Church of the Open Door every Thurs- Monday, August 10, at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend,
day at 7 p.m., for Celebrate Recovery. The program is open Ohio Regional Music, Arts and Cultural Outreach (OR- adults and children alike will be intrigued.
to anyone seeking victory over their hurts, hangups or hab- MACO) continues Jazz under the Stars on August 15, with
its. Each meeting begins with a large group meeting, fol- well-known vocalist, Laura Varcho. It will be at 7 p.m. at Dr. Giessler has been a LCMS Lutheran Day-School and
lowed by gender speci?c small groups. Uptown Park in Medina. High School Teacher; a Parish Pastor and Bible Teacher in
excess of 40 years; Christian Author; an Instructor and Pro-
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and West Ridge Road, in Elyria. For more information, call popular standards, Miss Varcho is a featured artist at top of God’s Word to the Nations Bible Society; Editor of the
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Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 10, 2015 In 2015, it has dropped to $2.6 million. The biggest hit was when Panettone French Toast
our governor reduced local government funds by 50%. with Caramelized Apples
Columbia Eagles Club
Gun Raffle With revenue losses and cuts like these, it becomes more 1/4 cup slivered almonds
challenging to deliver county government services that our resi- Caramelized Apples
The Columbia Eagles Club, in Columbia Station, will hold a dents need. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Gun Raf?e event on Saturday, August 15. The doors open at 11 2 Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored
a.m. and the Raf?e drawings begin at noon. Every 13 minutes To learn more, please visit our website, www.loraincounty.us. and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
there will be a gun raf?e giveaway. The club is raf?ing off over You can also contact me with any county government issues at 1/4 cup apple juice
$10,000 worth of guns. Other events will include a 50/50 Raf- [email protected] or by phone at (440) 329-5301. I work 3 tablespoons honey
?e, Side Boards and Tip Boards for sporting goods giveaways. for you and I look forward to serving you. Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Multi-wins are possible. The ticket price will include food and 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
beverages. Tickets are $20 or 6 for $100. The public is invited Church Food Booth 1/2 cup low-fat milk
to attend. To purchase tickets, stop by the Columbia Eagles Club at Lorain County Fair 1 tablespoon sugar
at 27190 Royalton Road. For more information, call the Eagles 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Club at (440) 236-6453. The North Eaton Christian Church has maintained a Food 8 3/4-inch thick slices panettone or egg bread
Booth at the Lorain County Fair for over 50 years. They have 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is a not-for-pro?t organiza- served families, 4-Her’s and county residents who return year Preheat the oven to 325 F. Put the almonds in a baking dish
tion. after year. They stop at the booth under the Grandstand each year and toast in the oven until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce
knowing they will get a good breakfast, lunch or dinner at a rea- the oven temperate to 200 F.
When I ran for County Commissioner in 2014, I knew our sonable price, along with a friendly smile. For the caramelized apples, melt the butter in a nonstick
county’s budget would be challenging. As your new county com- skillet over medium heat. Add the apples and saute until lightly
missioner, I now see ?rst-hand how our county budget is facing Starting at 6:30 a.m., they serve breakfast sandwiches and browned, about 5 minutes. Add the apple juice, honey and nut-
declining revenue. pancakes hot off the grill. Get your day started with a hot break- meg and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the apples
fast before showing your animals and wandering the Fair. Spe- are tender and a thick, caramel-like sauce has formed. Cover
Recently, Lisa Hobart, our county budget director, prepared cial for Friday and Saturday is French Toast! From 10:30 a.m. to and keep warm.
a county revenue analysis to show the declining revenue we are closing they serve lunch/dinner, including hamburgers, hot dogs, To make the French toast, stir together the eggs, milk, sugar,
experiencing in our county. Since 2007, our county revenue has sloppy joes, chips and beverages. and almond extract in a wide, shallow bowl or baking dish. Add
dropped from $58.3 million to $49.1 million in 2015. We can the bread slices to the mixture, turning to coat them evenly on
report that sales tax collections for our county have gradually im- Stop in to see them under the Grandstand in Wellington the both sides and then leaving them to soak.
proved as Ohio’s economy has gradually improved. We are about week of the Lorain County Fair, Monday, August 24, thru Sun- Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in another nonstick skil-
$700,000 ahead of where we were last year at this time. day, August 30. let over medium heat. Add half of the bread slices and cook
them until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Trans-
Interest revenue is a major revenue source for county govern- If you have any questions, please call the church of?ce at fer them to a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and put in
ment. In 2007, we earned $8.3 million in interest revenue. Today, (440) 748-2230. the oven to keep warm. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet
due to a decline in interest rates, we estimate interest revenue to and cook the remaining French toast. Serve topped with the
be around $1.2 million for 2015. As you can see, this is a sub- Strongsville Historical Society caramelized apples and garnished with the toasted almonds.
stantial loss of revenue needed for your county government. fund-raiser

Another substantial loss in revenue has been local govern- Experience an Estate Sale of Antique Glassware and Collect-
ment funding from Columbus. The current governor has chosen ibles on Thursday, August 27, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday,
to use cuts in local government and our schools to balance the August 28, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
state budget, and to assist in building up the state’s rainy day
fund. In 2007, our local government revenue was $5.6 million. Antique Glassware, including Cambridge, Fostoria, McCoy,
Fenton, Heisey, Anchor Hocking, Degenhart, Imperial and West-
moreland of many categories (depression, milk, hobnail, Swed-
ish and Italian crystal, etched, home bar and soda fountain, etc.)
will be available, as well as your favorite Collectibles such as
pigs, bells, spoons and plate designs from Norman Rockwell,
Water Birds and Hummel. This is a cash only sale from an out-
side source and not from the Strongsville Historic Village Col-
lection, with all proceeds going to the Historical Society. There
is no entrance fee and ample free parking . This sale is located
in the Lathrop House in the Strongsville Historic Village, located
at 13305 Pearl Rd., in Strongsville. Call (440) 572-0057 or visit
www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org for more information.

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Keystone Schools The Keystone Empowers You Collaborative (K.E.Y.) cel- vited to create mysterious mixtures and make marvelous messes
Community Showcase ebrated a kick-off event on August 1 at LaGrange Community in this fun, hands-on discovery program. Come experiment with
Park. Approximately 275 community members represent- combinations of ordinary ingredients to create something fun.
On Saturday, August 15, on Opportunity Way from 12-4 p.m., ing the Village of LaGrange, LaGrange Township, Carlisle All supplies are provided; come dressed for mess! Ages 3-6.
Keystone Local Schools will hold a Community Showcase Day Township and Pen?eld Township were in attendance to learn Register by September 7. Free.
in which they will provide building tours, free food, crafts, bake ?tness tips, get health screenings and taste test healthy food
sale items, games and more. At 1 p.m., they will hold a ribbon options. Homeschoolers Outdoor Education: Fungus Hike - Plum
cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Keystone Creek Park North - 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. The summer
Elementary School. K.E.Y. is a community based group funded in part by the ?owers have ?nished blooming. The fall leaves have not yet
United Way of Greater Lorain County, and conducted through turned. Now is the perfect time to look for color in the fungus on
In addition, they are also soliciting school supply items to the Lorain County General Health District. The collaborative the forest ?oor. Join us for a hike to explore the world of fungi.
“stuff the bus.” These items, such as crayons, tissues, glue, pen- has been meeting regularly for one year, and includes partners Dress for the weather. Ages 7-12. Registration will be open until
cils, pens, paper, binders, folders, highlighters, etc., will be given from local businesses, agencies, and organizations addressing the program is ?lled. Free for Medina County residents. There is
to students in need of support to purchase school supplies. If you access to healthy food and active living opportunities. a $3 fee for non-county participants.
choose to donate, please bring these items with you to commu-
nity day. K.E.Y. collaborative and park board member Guy Page Thursday, September 10:
shared how the park is one of many local sites for active liv- Preschoolers in the Garden: Let’s Save Seeds! Krabill
Horse Rescue fund-raiser ing. Shelter - 10-11:30 a.m. Do you know you can grow your own
seeds? It’s as easy as growing a plant! Plants make their own
Please come and support the Angels Haven Horse Rescue “We are putting in an additional mile of paved walking seeds so they can continue to grow year after year. Come join
horses at a fun show bene?t on Sunday, August 16. You can ei- trails and adding an ice skating rink and a sledding hill. In OSU Master Gardeners on a seed saving mission. Together, we
ther ride a horse or show in hand classes, or view these lovely partnership with the Elyria Public Library System, we brought will explore different seeds, make seed art and begin a seed col-
animals and see them in action. They offer English, Western and in the Story Book Strolls and the Walking Book Club. The lection to take and use at home. For ages 3-6 with an adult com-
Fun classes. Mini’s, Ponies and Donkeys are welcome, as well walking trails are encouraging exercise and bringing more panion. Some or the entire program may be held outdoors; please
as horses. people together, while tying the park all together.” dress accordingly. Register by September 9. Free.
Saturday, September 12:
The show begins at 9 a.m. and is located at the Carlisle Eques- Medina County Park District Healthy Strides - River Styx Park - 9-10 a.m. Healthy Strides
trian Center (Lorain County Metro Parks), 13630 Nickle Plate combines a casual 1-3 mile walk, preceded by a brief informa-
Diagonal Rd., in LaGrange. Thursday, September 3: tive talk by Cleveland Clinic physicians and caregivers. Topics
Stroller Hike - Letha House Park West - 10:30-11:30 a.m. On change each week based on the leader’s specialty and sugges-
Delicious food will be available as well. Bring a chair and this guided hike, we will explore different parks and investigate tions from participants. All members of the community are wel-
sunglasses and enjoy a relaxing, fun and rewarding time and help nature happenings in ways both you and your little ones can un- come. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
the rescue horses in the process. derstand. Children can be in strollers, backpacks, or can toddle K-9 Kapers - Medina Marsh - 10-11 a.m. Provides dog own-
along on their own! Mid- to full-size or jogger-type strollers rec- ers with an opportunity to socialize their pets with other dogs.
LaGrange Sodbusters 4-H ommended. Ages newborn to 7. No registration required. Free. These alternative hikes will interest both the dog and its owner
Saturday, September 5: while offering exercise and fun. All dogs must have an accompa-
The LaGrange Sodbusters 4-H club is hard at work prepar- Hiking for the Health of it - Letha House Park West - 9-11 nying adult and 8-foot leash (non-retractable). Participants must
ing for the Lorain County Fair. In past meetings, they have been a.m. This is a hiking club for those adults who can hike 4-5 miles maintain control of their dogs at all times. We recommend bring-
collaborating on decorating trash barrels that will be placed at a brisk pace. Please dress for the weather, and be sure to have ing a towel for muddy feet and a water bowl. All ages welcome.
throughout the fairgrounds for people to use while at the fair. appropriate footwear. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. No registration required. Free.
The Sodbusters have also been working on decorations that will Free. Monarch Tagging - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 11
be displayed in their booth at the fair. The booth must go along Migratory Bird Banding - Wolf Creek Environmental Cen- a.m. - 3 p.m. See September 5 program description for details.
with the fair’s theme, “From North to South, East to West, Lorain ter - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Bird banding is a scienti?c research method Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13:
County Fair is the Best.” that studies bird behavior and movements and provides valuable What’s that Insect Sound? - Susan Hambley Nature Center
information about avian populations and migratory patterns. - 12-5 p.m. Did you ever wonder what insect sounds you are
The club congratulates Steven Speck and Sammie and Taylor The data, collected through bird banding, is critical to identify hearing at night? Some insects sound like a sprinkler while oth-
Stefan for getting an A on their projects. Steven won ?rst place contributing factors affecting populations in both winter and ers may sound like banging two rocks together. Join us at the
overall in the county for his project and went to State Fair judg- summer habitats and the establishment of needed conservation nature center this weekend to learn about which insects are pro-
ing on August 4, and is waiting for his results. The club’s other efforts. Join licensed Bird Banders Gary & Jill Fowler at Wolf ducing these sounds and how and why they produce them. There
members, Josh and Taylor Kenska and Joseph Gambish, will Creek to learn more about the signi?cance of bird banding and will be crafts, games and other activities. All ages welcome. No
have their judging during the week of fair. see how it is done. Please note that bird banding is weather vari- registration required. Free.
able and may not be done if it is raining. Signs will be posted at Tuesday, September 15, and Thursday, September 17:
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy Wolf Creek to let you know if bird banding is occurring and to Hook, Line and Sinker - Wolf Creek Environmental Cen-
as to Students direct you to the banding location. All ages welcome. No regis- ter - 6-8 p.m. This is a two-day workshop teaching basic ?shing
tration required. Free. skills to beginners. Topics include equipment and how to use it,
First Baptist Christian School admits students of any Wild Edible & Medicinal Plant Workshop - Wolf Creek types of line, knot tying, proper sizes of hooks, use of live and
race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, Environmental Center - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Do you know which plant arti?cial bait, types and uses of lures, ?sh handling, how to ?let
privileges, programs, and activities, generally accorded or will stop a cut from bleeding? Or which one takes the hurt out of ?sh & prepare them for the frying pan, basic reel & rod repairs
made available to students at the school. It does not dis- a bee sting or itch away from a mosquito bite? Or how to make and local ?shing hot spots. The class will be taught by park dis-
criminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic “coffee” out of a dandelion? There are hundreds of plants to eat in trict volunteers who are also certi?ed instructors for the Ohio
origin in administration of its educational policies , admis- the woods and some that you shouldn’t. This class will show you Division of Wildlife’s “Passport to Fishing” program. No prior
sions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and ath- which are which and how to enjoy them! The class begins with a ?shing experience or equipment is needed. Ages 16 to adult.
letic and other school-administered programs. detailed slide presentation about the plants available in Northeast Register by September 14. Free.
Ohio. You will learn what the plants look like throughout the
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wine, alcohol, tobacco, lottery, or gas. by September 3. Free.
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Society program
Fair Breakfast mowing the property, which new Township facility was
On Thursday, August 13, at 7 p.m., the Pitts?eld Historical at this time is un-mowable also very nice. He stated
Tickets for the Lorain County Fair Breakfast, sponsored Society will present a Powerpoint program entitled History due to large chunks of con- that the PA demonstration at
by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce on August 24 at Of The Lorain County In?rmary, 1868-1967, by Jared Smith crete and debris. Donahue the Cemetery had been very
9 a.m., are available at the Fair Of?ce; Dr. Coates Of?ce of the Carlisle Township Historical Society, and author of the will contact Pat Metzger re- impressive and the purchase
in Elyria at 322-9096 and Wellington at 647-5001 or at the book “Just a Place to Stay Out of the Rain: a History of the garding this matter. of the new system should
Chamber Of?ce in Wellington at 647-2222. The cost is $14. Lorain County In?rmary.” The Historical Society meets in enhance the Township’s Me-
the Pitts?eld Town Hall, at the NW corner of Rts. 58 & 303. Zoning Secretary Linda morial Day service. Gordon
Murder Mystery Train ride The program is free and the public is welcome to attend. VanMeter reminded all of a asked for support in future
7/22 zoning meeting. work parties to be held at the
Climb aboard the historic Lake Shore Railways train at Penfield Twp. Trustees Cemetery to work on head-
46789 Ohio Rt. 18, in Wellington and enjoy a Murder Mys- Jackie Johnson reported stones.
tery Theatre presentation, "On Track for Murder!" The Pen?eld Township ment Fund thru 2017. Fiscal that the Pen?eld Historical
Trustees met on July 21 for a Of?cer Denes advised that Society is tentatively plan- Trustee Richard Conrad
Someone has been murdered, but can you ?gure out who- special meeting, followed by the price from Rumpke for a ning a steak fry fund-raiser reported that he met with La-
dunit? A wealthy young man, whose family owns the Lorain the regular meeting. dumpster at the Ball Park was on Sunday, September 13. grange Trustee Doug Gard-
& West Virginia Railway, is getting married to his penniless $99 monthly. This dumpster ner regarding the Webster
?ancée onboard the train. Convinced the young lady is out for Charles Ramer of NO- will be emptied weekly un- Eleanor Gnandt discussed Rd. OPWC project. Dave
the family money, his parents are against the marriage. Join PEC was present to conduct til they receive notice from a Safety Grant from the French from LaGrange
us for a night of murder, mystery and mayhem. Ticket price the Public Hearing on the the Township to shut service State, for which the Town- Township’s road department
includes the train ride, show and dessert. Gas Aggregation program. off for the winter. A quote ship might be eligible for started the culvert work on
No residents were in atten- for $378.88 for replacement possible reimbursement for 7/21. This work is necessary
The event will be held on September 11 or 12, at 7:30 p.m. dance for the hearing. wood for the benches at the the cost of the ramp rebuild. before the widening com-
Tickets are $30 each for general admission and $50 each for a Ball Park was discussed and mences and will include the
cab ride. They can be purchased at www.lsra.org. If you have The regular meeting of it was decided to proceed Trustee Duane John- berm being built up where
questions, Call Director Lyn Crouse at (724) 747-1783. the Pen?eld Township Trust- with the order. Denes ad- son reported that a burial is necessary. This will cost
ees was called to order at vised that a $5,000 increase scheduled for the Pen?eld approximately $9,000, of
All proceeds bene?t the Lake Shore Railway Association. 7:30 p.m. All of?cers were on her Township credit card infant. Johnson advised that which Pen?eld is responsible
All ages ride! present. The meeting was at- was approved. This increase the County Engineer’s of?ce for half of the cost. Conrad
tended by 14 guests. was needed due to increased has placed concrete barriers ?elded a complaint from a
demands for processing the on both sides of the Jones resident regarding the condi-
The minutes of the previ- Eagle Scout project, the Sol- Rd. bridge. Two quotes were tion of ?ll being trucked in at
ous meeting were read and id Waste Grant and the LC received for the extension of St. Rt. 18 & Indian Hollow.
approved. Health Dept. Grant. the walking trail; one from The County Engineer’s of-
Plas Bros. for a 6’ wide as- ?ce and LC Soil and Water
Fiscal Of?cer Denes read Zoning Inspector Rich- phalt extension for $35,100, have been asked to inspect.
the correspondence, which ard Donahue advised that an and one from Grif?th for an Ken Myers’ bid of $1,080
included the OPWC notice asbestos inspection was or- 8’ extension with 2 options, for the Short Rd. culvert re-
to proceed and the applica- dered by Pat Metzger at the one for $51,959 and one for pair was accepted.
tion for Round 30, an email Lorain County Land Bank. $61,766. A motion was made
from and extremely satis?ed Discussion was held regard- to accept the Plas Bros. bid. Assistant Lorain County
Hall renter, communication ing the Wronko property. Prosecutors, Gerry Innes and
from the Red Cross regard- Denes expressed concern Trustee Lloyd Gordon Tom Mangan were in atten-
ing a change in our repre- regarding collapsing the sep- reported that the summer ?ll dance to discuss ways that
sentative and a letter from tic tank as part of the abate- of 50 tons of salt has been the Township Zoning could
County Auditor Craig Snod- ment. Action was taken to received. He reported that be revised to better protect
grass regarding HB64 which authorize the Lorain County the LCTA monthly meeting
will provide additional reve- Land Bank to act as agent held at Wellington Town-
nue from the Local Govern- for Pen?eld Township in ship was very nice, and their
abatement procedures under
ORC 505.86 for the Wronko Turning 65??
property at 43374 St. Rt. 18
to include the following re- You have reached another milestone in
medial actions; 1. Fill in the your life. At this milestone you have
open cistern on the property, to make a decision about Medicare.
in addition to the removal • WHAT COMPANY?
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the residents from abuse of to adjourn to Executive Ses- 25. In-between meal 47. Mother or father
the Home Occupation pro- sion at 8:38 p.m. to discuss a 26. Heroic tales 51. Dressing gowns
vision. One of the revisions complaint regarding an of?- 28. Healing wound cover 52. Swiss river
would be to spell out Gen- cial. A roll call vote was held 30. Paper bags 53. Banteng
eral Conditions for all ap- at 8:54 p.m. to return to the 31. Threefold 55. Speak
plications. They will attend regular meeting. With no ad- 33. River in France 56. MN 55122
a future meeting to help with ditional business to discuss, 34. And in Latin 58. Religious faction
these revisions. the meeting was adjourned 35. Cup used to serve 59. Auto
at 8:55 p.m. espresso 60. Supplement with dif-
A roll call vote was held 39. One thousandth of an ?culty
ampere 61. Browning of the skin
60th Wedding Anniversary 40. Deprived of parents 62. Militant Irish organi-
44. E. Asian housemaid zation
46. Mac, gala and pippin

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Lonnie seeks loving home

Shirley and Kenneth Butler CLUES ACROSS 45. Break stone Lonnie
Kenneth Raymond Butler and Shirley Ann (Jensen) Butler 1. Fixed hardware mem- 48. Doc Lonnie is a handsome 4-year-old that just LOVES atten-
celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on August 6. They ory 49. A small demon tion. This friendly boy was surrendered because there were
enjoyed a special evening on Friday, July 31, with their fam- 4. Ancient Greek physi- 50. Split up too many animals in his home. He is a great companion for
ily of 3 children, Bret Butler, Amy Irish and Bethany Bellush. cian 54. Sierra lake any family! If you would like to give Lonnie a loving, for-
Also in attendance were their 5 grandchildren, 6 great grand- 9. US coach Amos 57. Micronesian sailboats ever home, please call the Friendship Animal Protective
children and many dear friends. Alonzo 58. North African desert League at (440) 322-4321. (www.FriendshipAPL.org)
Congratulations! 14. Before 59. Famous persons The shelter is located at 8303 Murray Ridge Road, in
15. Hedge 63. A worn out horse Elyria. Their hours are from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday,
Spotlight Your Business 16. Musical endings 64. One seeded fruit (alt. Friday & Saturday; from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday &
In The Rural-Urban Record 17. Contrary to sp.) Thursday; and from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Adoption
18. 39th state 65. DEA of?cers fees are $10 for 1 year and older and $40 for less than 1 year
We’ll give you a “FAIR” deal on all your 20. In a way, takes away 66. 7th Greek letter old. All cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-
Advertising needs! 22. More uncommon 67. States of repose wormed and have tested negative for FeLV. Friendship APL
23. Hue or shade 68. Related on the moth- is a private, non-pro?t humane society. They depend on the
Call us at 440-236-8982 24. Having no moral fail- er's side generosity and ?nancial support of the public to serve the
ing 69. Cub Scout group people and animals of Lorain County.
27. Mauna __, Hawaiian
volcano CLUES DOWN
28. Initials of ALS physi- 1. Medieval ?ddle
cist 2. W. Bolivian city
29. Soluble ribonucleic 3. Relating to a metal
acid 4. Sires
30. Smallest American 5. Macao monetary units
sandpiper 6. Roman household god
32. Wrote a computer pro- 7. Sun up in New York
gram 8. 1st Indian P.M.
36. Silver 9. Frighten
37. A continuous portion 10. Keepsakes
of a circle 11. Admirer
38. To send forth 12. Handgun (slang)
40. Wood sorrel 13. J. G. Low's organiza-
41. Curie tion
42. Curved sword 19. Constitution Hall org.
43. Harmon, Wahlberg & 21. Presently
Antony 24. Smallest speech
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Midview Athletes head to Ross Field

ICE CREAM SOCIAL/CLASS ROSTERS Members of the varsity football team take practice on Ross Field. have rigorous practice
The Midview Compass Committee will be sponsoring an schedules throughout Au-
Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August, 20, beginning at 5:30 The ?rst day of school Field a very busy place. teams on Ross Field, other gust to prepare for par-
p.m. at East Intermediate School. Ice cream is on a ?rst come, for Midview students may Many of Midview teams practice ?elds, the tennis ticipation in a new confer-
?rst served basis, while supplies last. Class rosters will be not be until the end of the were ready to hit the ?eld courts and other facili- ence for the Middies - the
posted near the front door at each of the elementary schools month, but for many stu- as soon as the calendar ties. It may be the March- Southwestern Conference.
during the event. The rosters will remain posted through the dent athletes and coaches, page turned to August. A ing Blue practicing, or the Some of the teams partici-
?rst day of school. the school year began this tour of the campus at any soccer teams or a football pating in this conference
past week, making Ross time of day would yield team. Many of the teams are very familiar and some
SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES AND ORIENTATIONS the Middies will meet for
Several of the Midview School Buildings will be open the ?rst time. In addition
before school begins so students can feel con?dent as to to Midview, the teams in
where their classrooms are and how they will start the ?rst the SWC are Amherst,
day of school. The open house at North Elementary will be Avon Lake, Berea-Mid-
Thursday, August 27, from 5-6 p.m. West Elementary School park, North Olmsted,
will have an open house the same evening, August 27, from Olmsted Falls, Westlake,
6:30-7:30 p.m. Midview Middle School will hold orientations Avon, North Ridgeville
for all seventh grade and new students on Thursday, August and Lakewood. Direc-
20, from 9-10 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. The open house at the middle tions to these schools and
school is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, from 5:30-7 their facilities will be
p.m. Midview High School will hold a freshman orientation available on the Midview
for students only from 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, August website under Athletics.
25, in both gyms of the high school. Schedules for all Mid-
view games and matches
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL INFORMATION are also available on the
The ?rst day of classes for all Midview students is Mon- web site, www.midviewk-
day, August 31. Log on to www.midviewk-12.org to ?nd 12.org.
information on student drop off/pick up procedures, starting
times, bus routes and other ?rst day of school issues. Grafton-Midview Library Horse Rescue fund-raiser

MIDVIEW ALUMNI CLASS CHALLENGE The Grafton Midview Public Library is always working Angels Haven Horse Rescue will be hosting their annual
The Midview class of 1985 held a 30 year class reunion on to sponsor quality programs. For accurate planning, please be Steak (or Chicken) and Bake Off event on Sunday, August 30,
June 27. The class wanted to give back to the community and advised most library programs require registration. To regis- from 12-6 p.m. Please come and enjoy a steak or chicken din-
school in which they came from, so they adopted the “Mid- ter, call 926-3317, or visit the library at 983 Main Street in ner, kids meals and participate in their bake off. The bake off
view Backpack Club.” The class, along with a private dona- Grafton, or visit their website at www.gmplibrary.org. will take place at 2:30 (please bring goods by 2 p.m.).
tor, gave $6,530 to the program. The Midview Class of 1985
is challenging other graduated classes to make a difference Tech Tutor - August Sessions: Call the Library for details The event is held in Grafton, at the North Park Community
and adopt a community or school program. For information for dates and times. Tech tutor sessions are 1-on-1 computer Center. Tickets can be purchased for a $20 donation. Please
on the “Midview Backpack Club” program please contact classes for patrons covering a variety of topics. These in- send your checks payable to: AHHR, 13297 Durkee Road,
Darla at 926-2364. clude; Internet searching, Computer User, Email, MS Of?ce, Grafton, Ohio 44044.
Facebook, Overdrive, databases and library systems, Google
Grafton VFW Golf Outing Accounts, Apple Mobile Devices and more. These sessions If you have any questions, please call Heidi at (440) 781-
allow for more individualized training for more focus on spe- 5060. Enjoy this fun ?lled family event while helping the res-
Grafton VFW Post #3341 will be having their annual ci?c questions that participants might have about computers. cue horses in need!
Golf Outing on Sunday, August 23, at Brentwood Golf Registration is not required, but is available.
Course. It will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, for the 4- SALUTE OUR SERVICEMEN
person scramble, at a cost of $60 per person. Openings GMPL Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 11, 7:30 p.m.
are still available, but ?lling fast! Food and beverages The Grafton-Midview Library Board of Trustees meet the McConnell Ready Mix is a full service Ready
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Page 14, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 10, 2015 Midview Band Alumni porate new, innovative cur- For more information on
riculum into the classroom the Midview Local Schools,
1007 Parsons Road • Grafton, OH 44044 If you are a Midview Band Alumni, we welcome you to without any additional cost visit www.midviewk12.org.
440-926-2880 join our group and practice and perform with us this fall! We to the district.”
will be having practices and performing at Midview High
KRAG J. CHURCHILL, D.D.S. School, 38199 Capel Rd., in Grafton. Music will be provided Class Reunions
by emailing either Josh Brunger at jbrunger@midviewk12.
GENERAL PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY org or Lisa Carter at [email protected] We will be Midview Class of 1970 reunion
playing Crunch Time, The Time Wharp, The Star-Spangled
~NEW PATIENTS WELCOME~ Banner, The Alma Mater and the Fight Song. The Midview High School class of 1970 will be having
a 45th class reunion on Saturday, August 15, at 4 p.m. at
Hours by Appointment Don’t have your instrument anymore? We may be able to Wolfe’s Bistro and Pub, 1069 East Broad Street Elyria. For
provide one for performances and practice. Just let us know more information, call Jane Dunham at (440) 458-4565 or
419 NORTH MAIN STREET what you will need. You do not have to attend all practices. It Sandi Trenchard at (440) 926-2341.
GRAFTON, OHIO is a lot of fun catching up with old friends and we are just here
to have fun and play music together once again! Midview Class of 1962 reunion
440-926-2705
Rehearsals will be held in the band room on August 29, The Midview Class of 1962 will host a Class Picnic on
grafton-dentist.com September 3, 10 & 17 and October 1, from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, August 16, from 2-5 p.m. under the pavilion at North
Park in Grafton. Please bring your own table service, own
SAVE MONEY WITH The 2nd annual Midview Parade of Bands is on September beverages and a side dish to share. The class will provide
THE HOME/CAR DISCOUNT. 19, at 7 p.m. The Midview Homecoming Game is October 2, fried chicken. For more information, contact Judy Krosky
at 6 p.m. T-Shirts will be available for purchase, in advance, Skinner at (440) 353-1696 or Janet Woconish at jwoconish@
Which helps when you have the with your graduation year printed on the back. Check out our oh.rr.com.
Facebook Page for all the latest at updates.https://www.face-
HOME/CAR PAYMENTS. book.com/MidviewBandAlumni?fref=ts. MHS Class of 1990 25th Reunion

Combine your home and auto insurance and save up Midview Schools Midview High School Class of 1990 will have their 25-
to 25% on your premiums at Nationwide® Superintendent Scott Goggin year reunion on August 22, from 6-11 p.m at Nine Bistro
at Gray Hawk Golf Club, located at 665 US Grant St., in
Mark Cummings Agency The ?rst day of school is already around the corner! Stu- LaGrange. Cost is $25 per person, which includes appetizer
dents’ ?rst day is August 31. I hope everyone has an enjoyable buffet, non-alcoholic drinks and dessert. A cash bar will be
MARK CUMMINGS rest of the summer. available. Please contact John and Leah (Durkee) Prunty at
[email protected] or (216) 392-8491 if you would like
990 Commerce Dr. Grafton I am excited to share that our district is investigating the additional details. Information can also be found at the web-
possibility of offering wellness classes for the community af- site, http://www.classreport.org/usa/oh/grafton/mhs/1990.
440-926-2000 ter school hours. For example, we could hold an organized Payment is accepted by check made payable to Leah Prunty
walk on the soon-to-be completed walking path or yoga class- or via Paypal through the website. Also see their Facebook
[email protected] es in one of our buildings. Grant money would be utilized to page at "Midview Class of 1990."
Call me today for a quote. offer these classes to our community for free.
Midview Class of 1980 reunion
Auto Home Life Business Part of the investigative process is determining what activ-
ities the community would be most interested in attending. To The Midview Class of 1980 announces that their 35th
Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Af?lited Companies. Life do this, we have created a brief survey with a list of possible class reunion will be held on Saturday, September 12, on the
Insurance issued by Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Home Of?ce: Columbus, OH 43215-2220 programs and time slots, which you can ?nd by visiting the patio at Wolfey's Bistro and Pub, 1069 E. Broad Street, in
school’s website. The survey will help the district determine Elyria, beginning at 7 p.m. Classmates will have the choice of
ALAN & which classes to offer at what times. ordering something to eat if they wish, or patronizing a cash
LARRY’S bar. Please forward this information to as many classmates as
This is part of Midview’s health and wellness initiative, possible and post to anyone’s FB wall.
AUTO which includes students, staff and the community. The district
REPAIR is excited to have the walking track complete and increase MHS Class of ‘65 Reunion
ways the community/parents can use the campus and be able
• Oil Changes • Exhausts to promote health and wellness throughout the Midview com- The Midview High School Class of 1965 is holding their
• Brakes • Tune-ups munity. 50th Reunion on Saturday, September 12, at Coppertop at
Cherokee Hills on State Route 303, in Valley City. If you
• Computer Diagnostics • Tires Have a great week! have not received the letter or need more information, contact
Alan Kuzak Mr. Scott Goggin, Superintendent, Midview Local Trudy Bassett at (440) 748-3179.
Schools
Owner/Mechanic [email protected] Twitter: @scottgoggin MHS Class of ‘60 Reunion
[email protected]
440-926-4100 • 697 Main St. Grafton The Midview High School Class of 1960 has scheduled

Support Your Neighborhood MHS is now a member of their 55th year class reunion on Saturday, September 19, at
Businesses, Cleveland State U’s Fenn Academy Grey Hawk Golf Club, 665 US Grant St., in LaGrange, be-
ginning at 4 p.m. A cash menu and cash bar will be avail-
Shop Locally! able. Please make reservations no later than September 1.
Midview High School 9th-12th grade teachers, For more information, please contact Marge (Tran) Sayers at
recently formed a partner- counselors or administrators (440) 926-3449.
ship with Cleveland State in their efforts to develop,
University’s Fenn Acad- improve or expand innova-
emy, a consortium among tive instructional programs,
Cleveland State University’s projects, competitions or
Washkewicz College of En- activities in engineering- Advertise in
gineering, local school dis- related areas. Grants from The Rural-URBAN RECORD

tricts and industry partners $500 to $1,500 each will be
that collaborate in educa- awarded to Fenn Academy
tional activities designed to partner high schools. Sail towards
encourage high school stu- “This program will al-
dents to pursue post-second- low our students access to a profitable

ary education and careers in incredible resources that will Tomorrow!
engineering. prepare them for college and
“This is an amazing op- careers,” said Superintendent
portunity for our district and Scott Goggin. “I am proud of
our students,” said Daniel how well our staff has been
White, director of education. able to research and secure
“When we learned about this new opportunities to expand
program during our visit to our district’s reach and incor-
Cleveland State last school
year, we realized this would
be a great program to propel

BACK TO SCHOOL SALE!our STEM curriculum even
further.” FREE CARPET INSTALLATION*
By partnering with the

Fenn Academy, Midview
will now have access to its *With purchase of select carpet and pad. Minimum 500 sq ft. Can not be used with any other offers. Expires 8-31-15.

“Shadow an Engineer” pro- High Quality Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry,
gram, CSU’s video-confer- Carpeting, Tile, Laminate, Hardwood Flooring, Granite,
encing facilities, high school
curriculum consultation and Quartz and Laminate Countertops
curriculum alignment, in-
teractions with professional RAPID TURNAROUND TIME - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & INSTALLATION

engineering associations
and student chapters, early
co-op and career counseling 3D DESIGN

programs and more. They SERVICES

will also provide technical, AVAILABLE

and when possible, ?nancial FREE

support to students who are ESTIMATES

interested in engineering and
technology careers.
As an additional bene?t,
Midview will be able to apply ATTRACTIVE KITCHENS & FLOORS

for grants through the Fenn Affordable Cabinets & Flooring

Academy Engineering Small 536 Cleveland St. Elyria • 440-406-9299

Grants program. It supports www.attractivekitchens.com • Mon-Sat 10-5

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Celebrate Labor Day
Grafton Township Trustees will be hosting a drawing for Guilt-Free Ambrosia Salad
several $50 gas cards. To participate in the drawing, entrants 10. You can ?re up the barbecue and enjoy hot dogs,
must be township residents and must recycle on a regular ba- hamburgers, corn on the cob and other grilled fare with 1 large (16 oz) container low-fat vanilla yogurt
sis. To enter the drawing, contact Trustee Jean Haight by e- friends and family. 1 can Mandarin orange segments (2 if the cans are
mail at [email protected]. The drawing will be held during a small)
Trustees meeting in the fall. 9. It’s a day that recognizes, celebrates and honors the 1 can peach slices in pear juice
contributions that the working class has made to Amer- 1/2 cup dried coconut
Belden Historical Society ica. 1 cup seedless grapes
1 can cubed pineapple
The Belden Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, 8. Eat like an Irishman! After the ?rst Labor Day in Drain the juice from all of the fruit and place in a large
August 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Hall and Museum New York City in September 1882, people marched in bowl. Add the yogurt and coconut and stir to evenly dis-
on the corner of Rt. 303 and Rt. 83. The meeting will be pre- a parade and enjoyed a picnic of Irish stew, homemade tribute.
ceded by a potluck picnic at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, ice cream, bread and apple pie. Chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.
beverages and table service will be provided.
7. Males and females, young and old, can enjoy the SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
The public is always invited to attend, and new mem- day -- regardless of religion or race.
bers are always welcome. If you have any pictures, articles Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
or memorabilia of local history, they are always looking for 6. Enjoy a reprieve from school, if it has already start- programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
more. ed, or bid adieu to summer before school begins anew. 3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
Sherriff’s Report 5. You don’t have to buy anyone a gift for this holiday drivers. To become a driver, contact Robin @ 353-0829.
(unless you really want to). If there is ever a snow day for Keystone or Midview,
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Department has released the
incident Report for Grafton Township. Nine Incidents were 4. There’s still time to swim, surf and take in the Sep- ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE CANCELED.
reported during the month of July: tember sun. These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.

July 1 - Theft - Law Road 3. You can watch the musical revues on the Jerry Lew- 8/10 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free
July 7 - Vehicle Fire - Island Road is Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and donate money to a donuts and coffee for participants.
July 10 - Alleged Overdose - Grafton Road good cause, too. 8/11 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being instructed
July 10 - Burglary - Mennell Road by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit and juice for
July 12 - Parole Violation - State Route 83 2. It’s a three-day weekend. participants.
July 13 - Speed Violation - State Route 303 west of State 1. No labor! 8/13 at 5:30 pm Senior Dinner for those that signed up.
Route 83 Please remember to cancel by noon if unable to attend
July 17 - Theft - Chamberlain Road End-of-Summer Recipe 8/14 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and snacks for
July 24 - Unlawful Restraint - E. Crook Street participants.
July 24 - Assault - E. Crook Street Labor Day is a bittersweet time of the year. It marks 8/17 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free
the unof?cial end of the summer entertaining season. donuts and coffee for participants.
Shortly thereafter, the school year will begin anew and 8/18 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise
you could be thinking about retiring the barbecue for the Class being instructed by Debi’s
season. Personal Training with fruit and juice
for participants.
Whether you’ve hosted a dozen barbecues this sum- 8/21 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club
mer or none at all, Labor Day is a time when family and with pop and snacks for participants.
friends can gather for good food and enjoy the extended
weekend together. It’s also the perfect time for a pot luck • If you have questions on these programs, please contact
celebration where you ask every guest to bring one item the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
to the festivities. You’ll save on time in the kitchen as the
host or hostess, and everyone will get to sample the deli- • The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
cious foods guest create. occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
Manager for additional information.
For a light and ?avorful contribution to Labor Day
festivities, try this “Guilt-Free Ambrosia Salad.” In the
realm of Greek mythology, ambrosia was the food and
drink of the gods. Today it is the name given to a sweet
fruit dessert salad popularized in the American south.
This version substitutes low-fat yogurt for the more calo-
rie-laden sour cream of traditional recipes.

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[email protected] The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is currently Advertise in
accepting registration for its fall outdoor soccer program. The The Rural-Urban Record
Carlisle Historical Society program is held at the West Park soccer ?elds on Saturdays
and will run for seven weeks beginning September 12. Divi-
The Carlisle Historical Society will be holding their meet- sions of play are: ages 4 to grade 1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5
ing on August 13, at 7 p.m. in the Carlisle Township Hall on and grades 6-8. The registration fee of $37 is due at the Parks’
Rt. 301 (across from the ?re station). Stop in and learn about main of?ce, 131 Court St. (City Hall), by August 26. Vol-
our interesting past: Johnson Wax Company, chicken thieves; unteer coaches are also needed. For more information, call
who was our ?rst settler and more! 326-1500.

All are welcome to attend! Fall Adult Volleyball Leagues

NRAC - District 9 meeting The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is currently
accepting registration for its adult Women’s and Co-Rec.
The District 9 Natural Resources Assistance Council will volleyball leagues. Team rosters must be completed prior to
meet on Friday, August 14, at Lorain County Metro Parks’ the season, with no more than twelve players. Players must
Carlisle Visitor Center, located at 12885 Diagonal Road, in be at least in high school or older to participate. A ten match
LaGrange. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. schedule will be played beginning the week of September 8.
Team applications are due by August 14, and the league fee
The council will be reviewing the requirements for Round of $175 (of?cials fees not included) must be paid by August
10 of Clean Ohio Funding recently announced by the Public 21 at the Parks’ main of?ce, 131 Court St., Suite 103 (City
Works Commission. The methodology for scoring applica- Hall). Various levels of play are offered. For more informa-
tions will be discussed, along with the schedule for receiving tion, call 326-1500.
applications for this round.
All Ohio Motor Sports
A total of $1,632,373 will be available for Clean Ohio 10th Anniversary event
projects in Huron, Lorain and Medina Counties.
All Ohio Motorsports is celebrating 10 years in
The meeting is open to the public. business with a party on Saturday, August 15, from
10 a.m.-6 p.m. with hourly give-aways and special
LCHS fund-raiser sales. From 6-9 p.m., they will have a live band, a pig
roast and a corn roast. The public is invited to attend.
The Women’s Association, an af?liate group of The Lorain They are located at 23361 Aurora Rd. (Rt. 43), in Bedford
County Historical Society (LCHS), is pleased to announce Heights, just off the I-71/480 split.
that its annual Porch Sale fund-raiser will be held on Septem-
ber 11, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and September. 12, from 9 a.m.-1 For more information, call 1-888-470-7775.
p.m. at The Hickories Museum, 509 Washington Avenue, in
Elyria. This event is a fund-raiser for the Women’s Associa- Potato Salad
tion, which helps support LCHS. Please contact LCHS at with Cream
(440) 322-3341 for more information. This event is open to
the public. Servings: 6
“My mother-in-law wrote
Walk the Square: her recipe down for me 25
A Trip through Time years ago. It is still one of
my favorites. The parsley is
Please join the Lorain County Historical Society for its optional in this recipe.”
?rst Walk the Square: a Trip Through Time on August 14, at Ingredients:
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begin at The Lorain County History Center, located at 284 1/2 cup vinegar, boiling
Washington Ave. The tour will last an hour long, depend- 4 eggs, beaten
ing upon participation, with participants walking just over a 1 tablespoon butter
mile. Tour fee will be $5 for non-members and free for LCHS 1 cup heavy cream
members. For more information, please call Kelsey Voit at the 4 tablespoons chopped
LCHS of?ce at (440) 322-3341. fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped
Youth Flag Football League onion
2 teaspoons dry mustard
The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is currently 1 teaspoon salt
accepting registration for its fall ?ag football league. The pro- 1/2 teaspoon ground
gram is held at East Park, on Saturdays, for seven weeks, be- black pepper
ginning September 12. Division of play is for boys and girls 1 pinch ground cayenne
in grades K-2. The registration fee of $37 is due at the Parks’ pepper
main of?ce, 131 Court St. (City Hall), by August 26. Vol- Directions:
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