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Volume 62, No. 48 Columbia Station, Ohio June 5, 2017

JVS ECE Students receive High Honors Woman of Distinction award

On May 19, Shel- by in her desire Shelby Stevens
by Stevens was awarded to help eradicate
the Woman of Distinc- human traf?ck- Congratulations Shelby
tion Leader of Tomorrow ing and aided in and best wishes in the fall!
Award. Shelby was invited her decision to
to attend an awards cere- study Sociolo-
mony at the Union Club in gy/Criminology
Cleveland, where volun- in the fall at the
teers from Northeast Ohio University of
were recognized for their Akron. Shelby’s
hard work and dedication community ser-
in making a difference. vice record and
Three Girl Scouts from the her Gold Award
Northeast Ohio Council Project also
were given the honor, as played vital roles
well as a scholarship. Shel- in her selection.
by was commended for her
acceptance into the Cleve- Shelby is a
land FBI’s Future Agents in Columbia Girl
Training Program last sum- Scout and a se-
mer. This has helped Shel- nior at Columbia High
School.

(L-R) Back row: Brooke Bird, Amanda Latto, Ashley Hock, Hailey Blackburn, Leah Worthington, Future Inventor
Ciarra Thompson and Racheal Walker. Front row: Ashley Watson, Joy Vaughn, Libby Worthington,
Samantha Glass, Moesha Willis and Brittney Kovacs. Not pictured: Aaron Slaby. Jacob Groboske competition,” based on their original in-
said West Ele- vention, presentation and
Students from the Lorain County JVS Early Childhood Education programs recently Jacob Groboske, a third- mentary Prin- overall excellence in prob-
participated in the state competition of Family Career & Community Leaders of America grade student at West Ele- cipal Patricia lem solving.
(FCCLA). Thirteen students will be advancing to the national competition in Nashville, mentary School in the Mid- Hamilton. “He
Tennessee in July. The names of those students that will be advancing to the national level view Local School District, is a very bright Groboske said that the
of the competition are underlined. was recently selected to young student best part about inventing
compete at the National and I am sure is “being able to try some-
Amherst: Makayla Wirth received a silver in the Advocacy event. Invention Convention and he will con- thing new to solve a prob-
Brookside: Samantha Glass earned a 2nd place/gold medal in Chapter in Review Entrepreneurship Expo tinue to ?nd lem.”
Display; Mia Hall received a silver in the Sports Nutrition event; and Aaron Slaby was (NICEE). The expo will be success in his
awarded a silver in the Environmental Ambassador event and a silver in the Chapter Ser- held at the United States inventions.” Groboske is still in need
vice Display event. Patent and Trademark Of- of donations to help fund
Clearview: Brittney Kovacs was awarded a silver in the Environmental Ambassador ?ce in Washington, DC. NICEE is an his trip to the national com-
event and a silver in the Chapter Service Display event. “We are very proud of Ja- event created petition. To help support
Elyria: Kaelee Demyan earned a silver in the Advocacy event; Brooklyn McDonald cob for going so far in this by the STE- him, visit www.edbacker.
was awarded a silver in the Chapter Service Display event; Ashley Watson earned a 1st MIE Coalition, com and search for Jacob
place/gold medal in Life Event Planning and a 2nd place/gold medal in the Chapter in a national com- Groboske. Donations can
Review Portfolio event; and Moesha Willis earned a 2nd place/gold medal in the Chapter mittee of ex- also be made by emailing
in Review Display event. perts dedicat- [email protected] or
Firelands: Holly Blankenship earned a 3rd place/gold medal in the Interpersonal ed to creating by contacting the Invention
Communications event; and Joy Vaughn was awarded a 2nd place/gold medal in the an education League at info@inven-
Chapter in Review Display event. framework to tionleague.org and making
Keystone: Hailey Blackburn earned a 1st placed/gold medal in the National Programs elevate youth a donation in Groboske’s
in Action event; Taylor Daniels earned a silver in the Interpersonal Communications invention and entrepre- name.
event; Ciarra Thompson earned a 1st place/gold medal in the Promote and Publicize neurship education. STE-
FCCLA event; and Libby Worthington received a 1st place/gold medal in the Promote MIE stands for Science, “Congratulations to Ja-
and Publicize FCCLA event and a 1st place/gold medal in National Programs in Action. Technology, Engineering, cob on his achievement,”
Midview: Amanda Fallon earned a 3rd place/gold medal in the Focus on Children Math, Invention and Entre- said Superintendent Dr.
event; Ciera Smith was awarded a 3rd place/gold medal in the Interpersonal Communi- preneurship. Bruce Willingham. “We are
cations event; and Rachael Walker was awarded a 2nd place/gold medal in the Chapter Groboske’s invention, proud to encourage our stu-
in Review Portfolio event. The Erasmopal, received dents’ interests in science
North Ridgeville: Brooke Bird was awarded a 2nd place/gold medal in the Chapter high marks at the regional and develop their prob-
Service Project Portfolio event; Lilly Heiman earned a 3rd place/gold medal in the In- competition and quali?ed lem-solving and critical
terpersonal Communications event; Ashley Hock was awarded a 2nd place/gold medal him to move on to the na- thinking skills, and Jacob
in the Chapter Service Project Portfolio event; Amanda Latto was awarded a 2nd place/ tional competition. Only 75 is an excellent example of
gold medal in the Chapter Service Project Portfolio event; and Nicolle Lesiw earned a students from throughout a ?ourishing student. Good
silver medal in the Sports Nutrition event. Ohio were invited to attend luck to him in the national
Wellington: Alayna Rico earned a silver in the Interpersonal Communications event. competition.”
FCCLA is a nonpro?t national career and technical organization for students in family
and consumer sciences education in public and private school, through grade 12.

Community Directory

Carlisle 20 Grafton Twp. 18 Events page 2
Columbia 3 LaGrange 8 Churches 6
Eaton 18 N. Ridgeville 20 Profile Page 9
2017 Summer Reading Program Grafton 10 Wellington 7 Senior Living 15-17
Calendar of Events
pgs 12-13 Classifieds 21

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LOCAL

Events

June 3 June 7 June 16-18 June 17 June 18 June 30

Fishing Tournament Learn to Dance Like a Festival of the Fish Young Angler’s Fishing Lorain International Cleveland Orchestra at
Star Derby Festival Public Square
Open to the Public. Both Adults FREE daily entertainment &
& Youth ?sh from the edge of Dancer Karina Smirnoff, popu- FREE admission, kid’s games, Come to the Picnic Point Shel- The three day bazaar takes Join thousands of your neigh-
the lake to compete for most lar performer on ABC’s Dancing food and marketplace, Fire- ter and have your children join place along the scenic Black bors, family, and friends for a
caught, most weight and lon- with the Stars, will lead a public works Friday, June 16th, parade us for this ?shing derby. Prizes River. Various nationalities, cul- special musical evening cel-
gest ?sh. $10/person early reg. dance workshop on the stage Sunday June 18th. Lighted boat are available and lunch will be tures and our community are ebrating Cleveland and all of
or $15/person day of event. of the State Theatre. No expe- parade, Pet Parade, sand cas- served at Noon. celebrated with the sharing of Northeast Ohio. This FREE
rience is necessary! $5 tickets tle building contest, crazy craft gifts from our many homelands concert features American fa-
Clare-Mar Lakes race, Queens’s pageant, An- Findley State Park through food, music, costume vorites - plus ?reworks!
Campground, State Theatre, tique Wooden Boat Parade and 25381 State Route 58 and tradition.
47571 New London Playhouse Square Fire?ghters water ?ghts! Wellington Public Square
Eastern Rd, New London Cleveland 10:00am Black River Landing Downtown Cleveland
8:00am - 4:00pm 5:00pm Downtown Vermilion 421 Black River Ln, 6:00pm
Hours vary each day www.parks.ohiodnr.gov/?ndley Lorain
www.claremar.com www.playhousesquare.org Hours vary each day
www.vermilionchamber.net June 18
June 3-4 June 10 www.loraininternational.com
June 16 BAYarts Art & Music
Murray Hill Art Walk Craft & Vendor Show Festival Advertise Your Event!
Steak Fry Fundraiser
Don’t miss Little Italy’s Art Walk. Free Admission. With over 75 vendors of various • Event Name
Over 100 visiting artists and The annual Steak Fry will be mediums. Concessions, Live
exhibits from local, regional, 25742 Royalton Rd held on the grounds of the Hick- Music. Free. Rain or Shine! • Description of Event
national and international art- Columbia Station ories Museum of Elyria Histori-
ists. Art of all medium including 9:00am - 3:00pm cal Society. Proceeds bene?t BAYarts (Includes up to 25 Words)
the best of Italian Culinary Art! Dive-In Movie! Elyria Rotary projects bene?ting 28795 Lake Road
Wine, dine and stroll through the community. $35/person con- Bay Village
great art and ?ne gifts. Watch Moana while ?oating in tact [email protected] 10:00am - 4:00pm
an inner-tube in the Outdoor
2026 Murray Hill Pool! The cost is $3.50 per per- The Hickories Museum www.bayarts.net
Cleveland son. Children under 12 years 509 Washington Ave.,
Hours vary old must be accompanied by an Elyria Juneteenth Bluesfest
adult. Because we have limited 6:00pm-9:00pm
www.clevelandlittleitaly.com/ amount of inner tubes, pre-reg- Join us for the 5th Juneteenth
art-walk/ istration is highly recommend- www.elyriarotary.org Blues Fest. Food trucks, fun,
ed. Call (440) 774-5059. and the sweet sound of blues
June 4 June 17 music. Old favorites and new
Splash Zone, Outdoor Pool surprises in store. For pound
Founder’s Day 95 West Hamilton Road, Alpaca Day! cake contest forms or more
Oberlin information, please contact
Put-in-Bay celebrates their 9:00pm - 11:00pm The babies are here! Enjoy and Kaleena Whit?eld at (440) 787-
founding by Hispanic merchant learn about alpacas and their 3325.
Jose DeRivera. It will feature Parade the Circle fabulous ?ber. Visit our farm
live entertainment, children’s store for unique gift ideas. Free Lakeview Park & Beach
games, a miniature Life?ight 28th Annual Parade the Circle admission 1800 West Erie Ave.,
helicopter for the kids to ride, , & Circle Village. This fabulous, Our Little World Alpacas LLC Lorain
local crafters and jewelery mak- fun, FREE celebration features 3:00pm - 7:00pm
ers selling their wares. The Is- the Parade, presented by The 16800 Cowley Rd
land Antique Car Parade starts Cleveland Museum of Art, and Grafton www.metroparks.cc
at 2:30. Circle Village. Come see color- 10:00am - 4:00pm
ful ?oats, puppets, costumes, June 23-25
DeRivera Park, dancers and musicians. www.ourlittleworldalpacas.com
Put-in-Bay
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Julie Petras For more information, please contact Coach Ward at wardj@co- RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 5, 2017 Page 3
email: [email protected] lumbia.k12.oh.us, or call him at (h)(440) 458-5064 or (c)(440)-
935-3649. “Liberty” singers alert
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday, June 5: Pasta for Judy The traditional patriotic musical “Liberty” will be performed
Columbia Board of Trustees will hold their meeting tonight at Columbia Park on Saturday, June 24, at 2:15 p.m. As this
at the town hall at 7 p.m. The community is welcome to attend. On Monday, June 12, from 4-9 p.m. at Columbia VFW Post will be the 25th and ?nal performance of this special work, all
Wednesday, June 7: #9340, there will be a spaghetti dinner bene?t for Judy (Goebel) former singers, as well as new singers, are encouraged and most
Columbia Board of Education will meet tonight. This is a Friedel. Judy is currently battling Breast Cancer and the medical welcome to attend the three rehearsals at The Lighthouse Bible
changed meeting date. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at bills are piling up. To ease some of the ?nancial burden, friends Church, located at 24050 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station,
CHS in the cafeteria. Following this meeting at 6:30 p.m., there and family of Judy are hosting a spaghetti dinner in her honor. on Monday-Wednesday, June 19, 20 & 21, from 7-8:30 p.m.
will be a work session with the Columbia Township Trustees. Cost of the dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and un- Those who have personal copies of the music, please bring them.
der. Dine-in (all you can eat) or take out is available. Please join Additional copies will be provided. The message of this patriotic
CHS Weekly Calendar us for good food, community spirit, basket raf?es and a 50/50 piece focuses on the true meaning and value of Independence
raf?e to support Judy and ease some of her stress while ?ght- Day and dedicated participation is greatly appreciated. Please set
Monday, June 5: ing the cancer. Pre-sale tickets are available to purchase at the aside the dates and join us. Inquiries may be directed to Marcia
6 p.m. Track Banquet. Columbia VFW, Four Keys Restaurant, by contacting Melissa Wonnacott at (440) 236-5824.
Tuesday, June 6: Theodus at (216) 512-0822, Tammy Robison at (216) 702-0819
7:30-11:35 a.m. Final exams. or Mandie Andrews at (216) 409-6668. All proceeds will go Attn: All Youth Football Players
6 p.m. Softball banquet. directly to Judy to cover her medical costs. & Cheerleaders
Wednesday, June 7:
7:30-10:10 a.m. Final exams. Food Pantry Raiders Youth Football will be holding registrations for foot-
Thursday, June 8: ball & cheerleading on Sunday, June 11, at Columbia Park from
7:30-10:10 a.m. Final exams. The June food distribution at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 12-2 p.m. in the pavilion behind the library. They offer ?ag foot-
Last day for students. will be on Monday, June 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. The church is lo- ball ($20) for the 5-6 year old kids and tackle football ($45) for
Friday, June 9: cated at 25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Township. The food, kids in three different age groups: 7-8, 9-10 & 11-12. The cost
Staff Inservice. from the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio in for cheerleading is $20. They do accept kids from surrounding
Lorain, is available to residents of Columbia, Grafton and Eaton communities. This is the original youth football organization in
VFW Post #9340 Aux. Meat Raffle Township. Recipients must be eligible according to Ohio Job and Columbia and has been in existence since 1971. For more infor-
Family Services guidelines and bring proof of address, such as a mation about football, contact Dwayne Hershey at (216) 276-
Again this year, VFW Post #9340 Auxiliary is hosting a current utility bill and a photo ID. 0628; for cheerleading, contact Tanya Rind?eisch at (440) 666-
Homecoming Pig & Beef Raf?e. Tickets are $2 each or 3 tick- 0198, or email [email protected]. Check out
ets for $5. The drawing will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 9 For more information, or to determine eligibility, phone the their website at www.leaguelineup.com/columbiayouthfootball
p.m. at their homecoming booth. 1st prize: 1/4 Beef & 1/2 Pig; church of?ce at (440) 236-5095, Monday through Friday, be- or Like them on Facebook at Columbia Raiders Youth Football.
2nd prize: 1/4 Beef; 3rd prize: 1/2 Pig; and 4th & 5th Prize will tween 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
receive a 15lb Turkey. Tickets can be purchased at the VFW and Columbia Soccer’s
at their booth during the Homecoming Festival at Columbia Park In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Ag- 11th annual Golf Outing
on June 22-24. Thank you for supporting our veterans! riculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The Columbia boy’s and girl’s soccer program will hold their
Columbia Football Youth Camp 11th annual golf outing on Saturday, July 22. The outing will be
Heidelberg University Dean’s List held at Cossett Creek (formerly Brunswick Hills), 4900 Center
The 12th annual Columbia Youth Football Camp will be held Rd., in Brunswick. It will be a 4-person scramble, with a shotgun
from June 19-21.The camp will once again be offered under the Heidelberg University has James Jacobs start to begin at 9 a.m. The cost is $75 per golfer (adults only),
direction of Jason Ward, CSH varsity football coach. The varsity announced the names of 338 which includes green fees/cart, lunch, catered steak dinner and
coaching staff and players will assist with the camp. This is a students named to the spring door prizes. You can also just join them for dinner for a cost of
non-contact camp! The main focus will be teaching the funda- semester dean’s list. Included $30. For reservations or entry forms, contact coach Corey Taylor
mentals of the game of football and exposing each camper to all on the list is James Jacobs, a at (440) 371-4820 or [email protected], or Mike Welker at
different football positions.They will utilize drills, activities and freshman Business Adminis- (216) 973-7723; or [email protected].
competitions that will make learning fun and rewarding. tration major from Columbia
Station. If anyone is interested in being a hole sponsor, the cost is $50
The camp is open to all boys entering 3-8 grades in the fall of for a sign at a tee box, along with your name included on a banner
2017. The cost of the camp is $30 if registered prior to 6/15 and According to Provost Dr. to be hung at all home games. A Gold Hole Sponsor is $200 and
$35 the day of the camp. The camp will take place on the varsity Beth Schwartz, to be named to includes a sign at a tee box, along with an individual banner 6’ x
football practice ?eld and game ?eld at Columbia High School. the Dean’s List, students must 3’6” high that will be hung at the outing and at all home games.
be enrolled full-time and meet Please contact either coach if you are interested in sponsorship.
academic criteria set forth by
the university.

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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 5, 2017 Regularly scheduled Fit Walks will still occur throughout the Kuma seeks loving home
summer when there is no Summer Series event.
Aviation fund-raiser Kuma vaccines and is neutered and
-Every Monday (excluding holidays) at 5:30 p.m.: Lorain microchipped. Kuma, which
There is an Aviation & Maritime High School opening up in County Metro Parks Splash Zone, 95 West Hamilton Rd., Ober- Kuma is a 2-year-old means “Bear” in Japanese,
Cleveland! The Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School is lin. male, Shiba-Inu who weighs was thankfully rescued from
going to be offering awesome opportunities to our area youth. 20# and is updated on his a puppy mill. This adorable
Discover Aviation Center is holding a fund-raiser to help raise -Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.: Amherst Beaver Creek, 913 little guy has Special Needs.
money for the school’s Fab Lab, complete with ?ight & ship North Lake St., Amherst. Indoor location during inclement He was born with a defective
simulators. The event will take place on the Nautica Queen on weather - Mercy Health & Recreation Center, 47160 Hollstein heart, but the cardiologist says
Wednesday, June 14. What a great way to enjoy an evening on Dr., Amherst. he should live a fairly normal
Lake Erie while helping the school out at the same time. Tickets life but should have his heart
start at just $125. For more details, call Vicki at (440) 236-6594. For more information on the Lorain County Fitness Walks, checked on a yearly basis.
contact the Lorain County General Health District at (440) 322- Kuma loves to play with other
Homecoming Festival fund-raiser 6367, visit www.LorainCountyHealth.com, follow on Twitter @ dogs and most of all loves to
LorainCoHealth or ?nd the Lorain County General Health Dis- snuggle.
Make dinner a sel?ess act by a dinner fund-raisers to support trict on Facebook.
The Columbia Homecoming Festival. If you would like to meet
Crowd pleaser Kuma, please visit www.safe-
Come in to the Chipotle at 15029 Pearl Road in Strongsville harboranimalrescue.org.
on Wednesday, June 21, between 5-9 p.m. Bring in this article, crowd at LifeSpring
show the ?yer on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re sup- Community Church in
porting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be Valley City on May 7.
donated to the Columbia Homecoming Festival. It was a full house, but
“Whizzer” had time to The Herb Guild Garden Club
You can also share this event on Facebook through their page personally greet every-
at Columbia Homecoming Festival. one. The church was
buzzing with fun! Face The monthly meeting of the Herb Guild Garden Club will
Valley City Garden Club painting, snow cones, take place on June 14 at the Westlake Porter Public Library. The
cotton candy, crafts, business meeting will start at 10 a.m. Following at 12:30 p.m.,
The Valley City Garden Club will be holding their annual hot dogs and balloon the Cleveland Botanical Garden Horticulturist, Mr. Deyampert
President’s Tea at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ, lo- bending were a hit, but Giles, will present a slide program on rose growing, including
cated at 6656 Center Road, in Liverpool Township, on Thurs- “Whizzer” stole the how to purchase the best rose and how to keep your roses look-
day, June 8. The tea will begin at noon. The agenda will include show with his magic ing great. As always, guests are welcome to join.
Penny Johnson’s presentation titled “Violets” and nomination of tricks. Selected par-
of?cers for 2017-2018. The high spirits of the tea will be demon- ticipants from the au- Tickets are on sale now for the Herb Guild’s annual scholar-
strated by ladies in fancy hats and gentlemen in bow ties. For dience assisted in the ship luncheon on August 2. This year, the luncheon will be at La-
more information, contact Tom at (440) 724-1156. magic and became the Centre in Westlake. Tickets are $40 and include a delicious lunch,
subjects of laughter. a chance to win a beautiful raf?e basket, a fashion show put on
Walking Event It’s always a great time by Dress Barn and many boutique and silent auction items. The
Kobe Kreiger, whose grandparents reside at LifeSpring events. fun starts at 10 a.m. For more information or to purchase tickets,
Fit Walks is hitting the road again this summer to celebrate in Columbia Station, rose to the occasion Keep your eyes open call Kathleen McClement at (440) 716-1204 or Anita Marshall
and showcase Lorain County’s great walking spaces, including with some clown face painting! for what’s next on the at (440) 333-4861.
Columbia Township Park, 25540 Royalton Rd., in Columbia
Township. Join walkers of all ages and abilities to explore the The crowd was amazed as schedule and save the date for
Columbia Township Park on Monday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m., magician clown, “Whizzer” the big fall roundup at on Sep-
during the Fit Walks Summer Series. All walkers, leashed dogs (Joe Kennedy), worked the tember 17.
and strollers are welcome to this no-cost event.
Historical Society Doll Show J&J Greenhouse
In 2016, the health district funded the quarter mile paved “We Grow On You”
walking path at Columbia Township Park as a chance to help The Strongsville Historical Society presents “The Village
residents increase their ?tness and to reduce chronic diseases. Doll Show” to be held on June 10 from 1-4 p.m. in the Strongs- Last Week To Fill Your Stamp Card!
Regular physical activity can help to reduce the risk of chronic ville Historic Village at 13305 Pearl Road, in Strongsville. This Buy 4 & Get 5th FREE!
diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke. is a free event and features dolls, action ?gures, doll furniture,
toys and accessories. Featured this year in the village is our Vel- Inc: Flats of Flowers or Vegetables,
The Fit Walks Summer Series is sponsored by LCGHD, the da Chapman Doll Museum. There are over 500 dolls on display Hanging Baskets or Flower Pouches
WOBL and WDLW radio stations and the Lorain County Metro from antiques to modern. The Doll Museum building was re-
Parks. Music, bottled water and a chance to win prizes will be stored and then opened in 2009 through the generous donation All 4½” Annuals Inc: Geraniums
available. from the Krupa Foundation. For more info., call (440) 572-0057 10 For $20 (Reg. $3.49 ea.) Mix & Match
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Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 5, 2017 9th annual “Paws on the Patio” June Vaccine Clinics

The Rural-Urban Record Back by popular demand (this will be the 9th year), Lo- Vaccines for children and adults offered by the Lorain
renzo’s Pizzeria of Oberlin, together with Partners With Paws County General Health District (LCGHD) are available at the
Published Weekly on Monday of Lorain County, Inc. and Radio Stations WOBL & WDLW following locations in June:
of Oberlin, announce the return of “Paws On The Patio” for
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter the summer of 2017. Between June 5 and August 28, you are •Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.,
Founders 1955 invited to dine on the patio with, or without, your dog(s) at Lorain County General Health District, 9880 South Murray
Lorenzo’s Pizzeria in downtown Oberlin every Monday from Ridge Rd., Elyria.
Lee Boise, Publisher & President 5 p.m.-closing. 10% of all patio food sales will be donated
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 to Partners With Paws of Lorain County, Inc., a non-pro?t •Wednesday, June 7, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Lorain County
organization working to save homeless pets in and around General Health District.
Mailing Address: Lorain County. While you dine, your four-legged friends will
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 be served a bowl of fresh, cold water and gourmet dog treats. •Wednesday, June 14, 2 -5:30 p.m., Wellington Town Hall,
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station 115 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington.
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 If you prefer to dine indoors and would like to make a do-
nation to help homeless pets, please check out the giant baby •Wednesday, June 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Avon
Email: [email protected] bottle piggy bank located at the front of the restaurant near VFW, 36950 Mills Rd., Avon.
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com the hostess stand. It will be on display Monday evenings only.
Leashed dogs are welcome (on the patio only). Bring your •Tuesday, June 27, 2-5:30 p.m., Harrison Cultural Com-
DEADLINE: entire family and help homeless pets! Join us at Lorenzo’s munity Centre, 1922 Hamilton Ave., Lorain.
News articles & all ads - Wednesday by 12pm Pizzeria every Monday night this summer. They are located at
52½ Main Street in downtown Oberlin. •Wednesday, June 28, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Lorain Coun-
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thurs., 9am-4pm ty General Health District.
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year If you can’t make it to Lorenzo’s but would like to help
homeless pets, visit www.PartnersWithPawsLC.com and All children under age 18 must be accompanied by a par-
Community VBS make a donation using PayPal. ent or guardian. Bring the patient’s current immunization re-
cord, insurance card and cash or check. For more information
Please join Hosanna Lutheran Church for their Commu- Crafters Wanted about vaccines, visit LorainCountyHealth.com. For more tips
nity Vacation Bible School, “Cave Quest - Following Jesus, on how to keep healthy, follow the Lorain County General
The Light Of The World.” Bible School will take place on The Our Lady Queen of Peace Home Days Festival is Health District on Twitter @LorainCoHealth or Facebook
June 19-22, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This event is for kids ages looking for local crafters to participate in this year’s festival to and watch them on YouTube.
4 years old to 8th grade. It is sponsored by the following be held August 3, 4 and 5, from 6-11 p.m. each night. If inter-
churches: ClearView, Columbia Baptist, Columbia United ested, please contact Marilyn Bahl at (440) 323-0009 or email Fund-raiser for homeless cats
Methodist, Hosanna Lutheran, New Life Wesleyan, North [email protected]. Application forms can also be found
Eaton Christian and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. This is a free on their website, www. http://olqpgrafton.org/crafts-vendors. The Cripple Creek Ferals and Friends is having their “6th
event. Please contact Hosanna Lutheran at (440) 236-8900 or annual Stray Cat Strut.”
any of the other participating churches for questions or reg- Summer Camps
istration forms. Festivities include: Dinner (vegetarian options available),
Registrations are now open for summer camps being spon- drinks (including beer and wine), live music, raf?es and a
Gospel Singing sored by Elyria Catholic High School. There are a variety of live auction. The event will be held indoors with an outside
camps to choose from in both the sports and imagination in- deck and park with a pond to enjoy, and is on June 9, from
North Eaton Church of God, located at 12096 South Island terest areas. The Panther Sports Camps include: boys’ and 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Uniontown Community Park, located
Rd., is having a fund-raising Gospel Singing on Saturday, girls’ basketball, volleyball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, football, at 3696 Apolio St. NW, in Uniontown, Ohio.
June 17, at 6 p.m. Singers include their own church singers, and throws camps.
Tommy Hall & the Sunlighters, and more. There will also be Cripple Creek Ferals and Friends’ mission is to trap/neu-
a Bake Sale, food, pop and coffee available. Donations will They are designed to teach young players the fundamen- ter/return (TNR) feral, stray and free roaming cats. TNR is a
be accepted. tals of the game. The Imagination Camps offer: art, acting for humane management technique to help control the homeless
the stage and screen, cool coders, chefs in training and yap cat population. These cats are humanely trapped, evaluated
Hungarian Cabbage Roll Sale (young authors and poets). and sterilized by a veterinarian, vaccinated and returned to
their original neighborhood. Those returned continue to be
Community of Faith United Church of Christ, located at To register on-line, visit elyriacatholic.com or register by fed and offered shelter from the elements. In addition to their
9715 East River Rd., in Elyria, is hosting a Cabbage Roll Sale calling (440) 365-1821. mission to TNR, they also strive to make sure these cats are
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Rev. John Bodo 8:00am & 9:30am Grafton (Rts. 82 & 57) 25801 Royalton Rd.
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Reading Club! Sign-up began June 1 for all ages. The children RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 5, 2017 Page 7
will receive their reading records and teens will receive their
reading tickets when they register. Both groups will be keeping FFA Honors Award Winners
track of the minutes that they read in order to win prizes. The
[email protected] adults will receive their reading tickets when they check out their Floriculture Team from left: Maggie Lieb, Madeline Rising, Brianna
reading materials. Reading materials must be checked out from
Free Summer Concerts the Herrick Memorial Library to be eligible. Davis and Mercedes Murphy.

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMA- Summer Reading Programs - Registration has begun for the Additionally, four Land-
CO) is expanding its free offerings this summer. In collaboration library’s Summer Reading Programs, as well as the children’s scape and Greenhouse Man-
with The Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts, the story times. The Library offers summer programming for all age agement (LGM) students
Wellington High School Band and Percussion Ensemble will levels. The library is bringing in a wide variety of programing participated in the Floricul-
kick off the free Sunday concerts at The Patricia Lindley Center that will appeal to the different age groups. Check out our web- ture Contest. The Floriculture
for the Performing Arts, 627 North Main Street, in Wellington, site at www.herrickliboh.org for program descriptions, dates and Career Development Event
on June 11. Sogbety Diomande will grace the stage with a full times. (CDE) is an educational ac-
length West African drumming concert on June 18. tivity designed as a practical
Summer Reading Kick-off - Thursday, June 8, at 1:30 p.m. method of teaching students
Country music comes to town on July 9 as The Tab- The Great Library “Chalk Walk” will be the start of a fantastic to identify various horticulture
loid Twangers entertain with an eclectic mix of rockabilly, summer. The library will supply the chalk and the participants plants, disorders, insects and
“roots-Americana,” classic country, honky tonk, classic rock and will supply their imagination and talent as they embellish the diseases that affect the ?ori-
originals. Enjoy music from artists like Hank Williams, Johnny sidewalks around the building. Call the library at (440) 647-2120 culture industry.
Cash, The Derailers, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Ray Orbison for more information. In case of rain, the program will be can- The Floriculture Team
and more! celed. Kyle Riggs with Mr. Greg Hen- consisting of Brianna Davis,
dricks, JVS Industrial Equip-
Rounding out the summer concert series on August 6 is Wel- My Life and Diabetes Workshop - Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 ment Mechanics instructor and senior from Wellington, Mag-
lington based classical guitarist, Stephen Fazio, who will delight p.m., thru June 23. Continuing the series of 6 weekly workshops gie Lieb, senior from Avon,
the audience with classical and ?amenco pieces. to help people live better with diabetes. Each session will give FFA Advisor.
you tips and tools for managing pre-diabetes & type 2 diabetes
All of these full length concerts are from 7-9 pm. For more and understanding your role in controlling it. Call the library at Madeline Rising, senior from
information, call (330) 722-2541 or visit www.ormaco.org. (440) 647-2120 to register for this program. The 89th Ohio FFA State Keystone and Mercedes Mur-
Convention has drawn to a phy, junior from Amherst,
Days of Yore Fairy Celebration Tinker Lab - Mondays, June 12, 19 & 26 and July 10, 17 & conclusion. This annual event placed 3rd overall in the state.
24 from 1-4 p.m. Tinker Lab programs are designed for chil- is a time to honor those stu- In the individual competitions,
Unique herbs, both ornamental and culinary, are in stock now. dren ages 5-10 years old. These programs introduce the STEM dents who have transformed Maggie placed 5th in the state
Also, miniature plants for container and fairy gardens are ready concepts of science, technology, engineering and math through the future of agriculture and Mercedes placed 7th.
for your very own fairy garden creations! play, experimentation and discovery. Drop-in weekly for these and have earned exemplary The Ohio FFA Foundation
self-directed challenges. awards.
Days of Yore, located at 42925 Jones Road, in Wellington, is is a cooperative effort among
having their annual Fairy Celebration on Saturday, June 17, from Story Times - June 13-July 26. Summer story times for Lorain County JVS Indus- education, business and indus-
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come to their Fairy Container Workshop from children ages birth to 5-years. Story times for Toddlers, ages trial Equipment Mechanics se- try to support and inspire Ohio
noon-4 p.m.; cost is $38.50, which includes a 12” terracotta pot, 18-months to 3-years, will be Tuesday mornings at 10:30; Sto- nior Kyle Riggs, of Firelands, FFA members. The mission
soil, fairy and miniature plants and a fairy sitting on a pot. Res- ry times for Growing Readers, ages 3-5-years, will be Tues- was the 2017 third place win- of the National FFA Organi-
ervations are required to guarantee your place, but if you call the day afternoons at 1:30; Story times for Lap Sit, ages Birth to ner in the area of Ag Mechan- zation is to make a positive
day of the event, there may still be an opening. All children will 24-months, will take place Wednesday mornings at 10:30; and ics Repair and Maintenance difference in the lives of stu-
receive a gift and there will be fairy refreshments! Story times for Explorers, ages 7 and up, will be Wednesday af- Placement. Kyle is currently dents by developing their po-
ternoons at 1:30 at Findley State Park Nature Center. Each level working at Wellington Im- tential for premier leadership,
If you need to replace your plants, just bring in your container of story time is designed to broaden the child(s) horizons and plement as an intern techni- personal growth and career
fairy items and they will supply you with fresh soil; the only develop early literacy skills. Registration is required. Call the cian, where he completes set- success through agricultural
charge will be for the plants. library at 440-647-2120 for more information. up, maintenance and yearly education.
check-overs of equipment.
Don’t worry about the weather, the fairies love sunny days to Special Thursday Programs - Thursdays, June 15, 22 & 29
celebrate Spring and the Festival! and July 6, 13 & 20 at 1:30 p.m. These special active programs
will be in the library’s Community Room and are designed for
Herrick Memorial Library children ages 5 and up. Registration is required and it can be
done at the Children’s Desk.
Punch Tin 101 Workshop - Tuesday, June 13, from 5:30-7:30
p.m. Adults, ages 17 and up, learn how to make this almost-for- Friends of the Library Meeting - On Tuesday, June 27, at 7
gotten useful art form that is used for pie safes and wall cup- p.m., the Friends of the Herrick Memorial Library will hold its
boards. The attendees will learn the basic steps for creating their monthly meeting. The FOL Board will conduct a business meet-
own work of art that can be framed to adorn a wall. Registration ing for the planning of the Harvest of the Arts. All ‘Friends’
is required and can be done by calling the library at (440) 647- members who are interested in becoming a board member are
2120. encouraged to attend the meeting.

His Ability: Autism Seen Through Sisters’ Eyes - Now-June Pittsfield Twp
24: the library is hosting a special display about autism. Meet Historical Society
Ethan Olaes, an autistic musical prodigy and Oberlin student, as
viewed through the art and poetry created by his equally talented program
sisters Claudia and Isabelle. Their goal is to ‘Inspire hope, advo-
cacy and greatness in all of us.’ Come and experience Na-
tive American & pioneer life
Build a Better World! - Now-July 29: Learn how to help at a special portrayal of “Cap-
“Build a Better World” by participating in the library’s Summer tain Wolf in Early Medina
County.”
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Sat. June 17th event is open to all and is free.

11am - 5pm Wellington
Genealogy Group
Container Workshop
Noon - 2pm The Wellington Genealogy
Group meets on Wednesday,
Reservations Required June 7. The meeting will be
Many unique fairy items available! held at 6:30 p.m. at the LCCC
Wellington Center, at 151
Commerce Drive. The meet-
ing this month is “Research-
ing Your Ohio Civil War An-
cestor Online.” The presenter,
Eric Johnson, is a Trustee for
the Ohio Genealogical Soci-
ety. Eric is a retired US Air
Force Lieutenant Colonel and
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The public is welcome.

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Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 5, 2017 Keystone Quarterback Golf Outing Congratulations KHS Graduate!

[email protected] The 12th annual Keystone Quarterback Club Golf Outing is Thomas Henderson
on Saturday, July 8, at 9 a.m. at the Carlisle Golf Course. Cost
Drop-Off Day for Keystone for this 4-man scramble is $65 a man or $260 a team. Price in- Hole-in-one
LaGrange Library Book Sale cludes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, beverages and prizes.
One of the Season Pass holders at Grey Hawk Golf Course
Do you have books that the kids have outgrown, or books 1st Place - $300, 2nd Place - $200 and 3rd Place - $100. Hole had a hole-in-one last Friday! George Ferlic made his hole-in-
you’ve already read? Consider donating them to the Friends of sponsorship is available for $50. For more information, contact one on hole #2 (155 yards) using his #4 utility club.
the Keystone LaGrange Community Library for their annual Jason Duchoslav at (440) 221-5932 or [email protected],
book sale in November. All proceeds from the sale will bene?t or Don Griswold at (440) 213-7089. Congratulations!
the Keystone LaGrange Community Library, which is a part of
the Elyria Public Library System. Ask the Remodeler

The Friends will have a Drop-Off Day on Saturday, June Question: We want to add a master suite to our home. How
17, from 10 a.m-2 p.m. at the library, located at 101 West St., long does it take from start of construction to completion to do a
in LaGrange. They are accepting books (both paperback and ?rst ?oor master suite?
hardcover), DVDs, CDs and audio books. No encyclopedias or
textbooks, please. The Friends members will be at the library to Answer: Once the drawings and contract are complete and
help you unload. permits have been obtained, it usually takes about 90 days to
complete a master suite. This assumes that all materials can be
Other drop-off sites include Michelle’s cafe, Belwhether In- obtained in a 2-week time frame. If there are special order ma-
surance, IGA, the banks in LaGrange, China Kitchen and Tiger terials with longer lead times, it is sometimes better to wait until
Martial Arts. The donation boxes are in the businesses and li- they arrive before you start the project.
brary from March to November.
If you have any questions you would like to ask, send them
If you need to have someone pick up your donations, please via email to [email protected].
call Linda Chapin at (440) 355-6124.
Don Jason
KHS Class of 1977 40th Reunion

The Keystone Class of 1977 is having a 40th Class Reunion
on Saturday, July 15, at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Eagles FOE
#2051, located at 631 S. Main St., inWellington. Cost is $25 per
person.

If you did not receive an invitation in the mail, please contact
Rose Zambo Hess via email at [email protected].

Relay for Life thank you

Relay for Life of LaGrange-Keystone was held on May 19 Your Westside Leader in Dermatology Services
at the Keystone High School stadium and, despite the weather,
was another great success! Many teams and supporters braved • Adult and pediatric
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to raise over $10,500 for the American Cancer Society. These
monies will go to fund programs and research in the ?ght against
cancer.

Thank you to all of the KLSD teams, students and staff who
came out; thank you to Mr. Larry Hyland for all of his exception-
al work in setting up and tearing down; thank you to Ms. Kayla
Colon, KHS student, for sharing her story during the opening
ceremony; thank you to Mr. Franco Gallo for also taking time to
share a little about Relay. Also, thanks to the organizations and
businesses of the LaGrange and Grafton communities who took
part in making this Relay happen.

Thanks especially to Mrs. Sarah Robinson and Mrs. Kari
Dove-Deal for their help in planning and executing another suc-
cessful Relay!

Thanks, Keystone!
Staci Crabeels, Event Lead

Public Hearing Notice

The LaGrange Township Board of Zoning Appeals will
hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 pm
at the LaGrange Township Hall, 113 South Center Street,
LaGrange.

This hearing is to consider the request of Donald Piwinski
II to operate a home occupation at 15263 Wheeler Road,
LaGrange. He is requesting a home occupation permit to
operate a fabricating business inside a barn on his property
which will have no outside employees.

The public is welcome to attend.
By order of the LaGrange Township Board of Zoning
Appeals, Jody Zalka, Chairman

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Page 10, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 5, 2017 evening provided by 75 members of northern Ohio’s largest Grafton-Midview Library
non-pro?t musical ensemble, the Patriots Symphonic Band,
Ann McDonald 440-926-2774 as the band celebrates its 40th year. This talented all-volunteer The library is now closed on Sundays for the summer. Sun-
email: [email protected] group comes from a wide diversity of professions, some from day hours will return after Labor Day. To register for programs,
our community. Members’ ages range from mid-teens to well, visit the library at 983 Main Street or call (440) 926-3317. Most
TRASH TO TREASURE “much older than that.” Relax and enjoy a collection of patriotic library programs require registration.
Grafton village-wide garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, selections, popular music, marches, Broadway show tunes and
June 10, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “Big Band” vocals by Brian Walsh and Kristen Jones-Schmitt- Preschool Storytime - Mondays, June 12 & 26 and July 10
gen, all at no cost! & 24, 10-10:30 a.m. & Tuesdays, July 18 & August 1, 6-6:30
HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR p.m. Storytime for children ages 3-6 featuring stories, songs,
Beginning Monday, June 12, the Grafton-Midview Library The next Bicentennial event is on Saturday, June 24. Bring ?nger-plays and activities that encourage development of early
will launch a Grafton Historical Walking Tour. Maps and in- the kids and yourselves to the Grafton Police Department Open literacy skills. No registration required.
formation will be available to download for some of the most House at the corner of Mechanic and Chestnut Streets from 1-3
important and oldest locations in Grafton. Those interested can p.m. Jungle Safari Puppet and Magic Show - Tuesday, June 13,
walk the entire tour or portions of it at their own convenience. 10-11 a.m. Magic, comedy, storytelling and puppets! Join us for
What a great way to explore some of Grafton’s 200-year histo- Tidbit: “Fashion notes from police departments indicate that a special performance about being brave and making friends.
ry. Those who complete the tour can report back to the library hand cuffs will be worn in considerable extent this year.” This program is funded by the Friends of GMPL and Read Be-
for points in the summer reading program. For the historical in- tween the Wines Sponsors.
formation or to access the walking tour, visit http://tinyurl.com/ In Ohio Country, the early settlers were their own “law en-
lk2onba. For a Google map of the sites, log onto http://tinyurl. forcers,” protecting their families and aiding their neighbors. As Imaginative Illustrations Drawing Workshop - Wednesday,
com/nyooxkj. townships were formed, lawmen called constables and marshals June 14, 2-3 p.m. Examine the mystery and fun of cartooning in
were appointed or elected. In 1818, Grafton Township was part this engaging drawing workshop with Jim Gill from the Center
SOCCER CAMP of Medina County. Law enforcement came from there. In 1827, for Arts-Inspired Learning. Transform scribble and shapes into
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2017 Midview we became part of Lorain County and its law. Our ?rst jail was recognizable characters and explore basic story elements in car-
Soccer Camp. The camp, for boys and girls ages 3-14, will be a small log cabin, used as a holding cell. A small sandstone cell tooning and conveying emotion in facial drawings. This program
held July 9-11 from 6-8 p.m. at Midview High School. Registra- was built beside the village dump. When the ?rst Town Hall was is funded by the Friends of GMPL and Read Between the Wines
tions are available on the ?rst day of camp, but a discount and built on Main Street in 1893, the marshal had an of?ce there. Sponsors.
a free T-shirt are available for those who register before June In 1938, the police department moved with Town Hall into the
15. For children 3-6 years of age, the cost is $30 preregistered former Chestnut Street school building. The new Municipal History of Nesting Bald Eagles in Lorain County - Thurs-
or $40 the ?rst day of camp. They will play from 6-7 p.m. For Building in 1973 included police of?ces. When the Village Hall day, June 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lorain County Metro Parks Chief
participants who are 7-9 years old, play is from 6-7:30 p.m. The moved to Main Street in 1999, the Municipal Building became Naturalist, Grant Thompson, presents information and photos
cost is $35 preregistered or $45 the ?rst day of camp. For players the home of Grafton’s Police Department. of the largest eagle’s nest on record in Ohio, also known as the
who are 10-14 years old, play will be from 6-8 p.m. Pre-register “Great Nest.” He will talk about the size, structure and studies of
for $40 or $50 the ?rst day of camp. All participants must wear Tibit: 1897 The cooler had an occupant last Friday night. His the nest and subsequent comeback of eagles in Ohio.
shin guards, bring a water bottle and bring a soccer ball to all Honor, Mayor James Finlayson, ?ned him $5 for being poisoned
camp sessions. Call Lisa Nicholson at (440) 506-1318 or email by Grafton’s “snake bite.”--Doris Wildenheim 926-2956 Kids’ Craft Day - Fridayd, June 16 and July 14, all day during
[email protected] with any questions. library hours. Calling all little artists and crafters! Use your
The May 24 meeting of the Midview Board of Education be- imagination and join us for a craft day. A variety of supplies will
CHEERLEADER CAR WASH gan with a presentation from LMRE regarding a plan to replace be set out in the children’s department for you to create with.
The Midview High School Competition Cheerleading Team current lighting ?xtures with LED ?xtures. The plan stretches out
will be having a car wash at Grafton Sparkle Market on Satur- the project over four years to take advantage of incentives being Block Party - Thursdays, June 15 & 29 and July 13 & 27,
day, June 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Any donation amount will be offered by suppliers. The measure is expected to save the district 2-3 p.m. Create LEGO masterpieces at the library. Work on the
accepted. The team is earning money to put towards their compe- money in utility consumption, in maintenance hours and in need- weekly theme or make up your own.
tition fees. The team hopes to go to the Nationals again this year. ed materials. The plan was approved by the board.
Come on out and support the cheerleaders. Tool Petting Zoo - Monday, June 19, 5-7 p.m. & Tuesday,
After the presentation of retiring employees and a small re- June 20, 9-11 a.m. Drop into the library and try out some real
Grafton Village History Association ception in their honor, the board approved several ?nancial and hand tools like hammers, pliers and wrenches! No registration
personnel matters. The board also approved the list of names required.
Tidbit: The three Graftons, Grafton Station, Grafton Center considered the Class of 2017. The cost of the preschool program
and Grafton Township were confusing. On May 24, 1852 Graf- for next year was set at $500. Student fees will remain at $90, Character Rocks and Minecraft Blocks - Wednesday, June
ton Station was renamed Rawsonville. however lunch prices will be raised slightly for the 2017-2018 21, 2-3:30 p.m. Craft wooden blocks and rocks into your favor-
school year. Elementary lunches will be $2.85, middle and high ite characters and games in this fun day of crafts for teens and
Hello, June already? A busy month - school’s out, gradua- school lunches will be $3.10, adult lunches will be $3.50, milk tweens. Create mini versions of Minecraft blocks and paint rocks
tions, ?nish spring cleaning and make your trash somebody else’s will remain 50 cents and breakfast will be $1.35. with geometric lines, creatures, faces and words.
treasure on Saturday June 10, at Grafton’s Trash to Treasure Day.
The board also approved the creation of a new activity group Composting - Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join John
Then there is Father’s Day, June 18. This Bicentennial Year, for the next school year to be called Midview Sparkle. The group Schoenhals from Ohio State Extension to learn how to make-
add two events to “Dad’s Day.” At 6:30 p.m., escort dad and the will be a cheerleading group consisting of up to 10 disabled stu- your-own compost. It could be the ticket to a happy garden.
family to the dedication of our new park on the corner of Main dents. The cheerleaders will have student mentors. The group Whether you have ever given composting a try, or you’ve been
and Mechanic Streets. will perform at a football game,a basketball game and possibly doing it for years, you’ll learn the best “recipe” for compost.
a cheerleading competition. The group will be open to both boys Learn how to troubleshoot common problems and the many
Then, bring your chairs and blankets to Willow Park, at 7:30 and girls in grades 9-12. ways to use compost in your lawns, gardens and ornamental
p.m. for an ice cream social followed by a restful, music-?lled ?ower beds.
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Blankets for Nord Center Horse Camp RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 5, 2017 Page 11

The volunteers at Angels All-Ohio Athletic Conference squad
Haven Horse Rescue are
once again proudly offering Grafton resident and Midview High School graduate, Tyler
thie summer horse camp for Lienerth, is one of seven Baldwin Wallace University baseball
children ages 5-16. The ?rst student-athletes to be named to the 2017 Spring Academic All-
session of the summer be- Ohio Athletic Conference squad. In order to be selected as Aca-
gins June 5-9. Other sessions demic All-OAC, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.50 cu-
available: June 19-23, July mulative GPA and maintain varsity status. Lienerth, who earns
10-14, July 24-28 and August his ?rst Academic All-OAC honor, is a business administration
7-11. They run one week long major that carries a 3.67 GPA and is a Dean’s List student. He
from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday appeared in 15 games with two doubles and two RBIs.
through Friday.
BW ?nished the year with an overall record of 22-17 and an
Camp takes place at Ev- OAC record of 10-8. ---Congratulations, Tyler!
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en Horse Rescue, located at Poppy Royalty
13297 Durkee Road, in Graf-
The Junior Class at Elyria Catholic High School donated $900 toward the purchase ton. They have limited spaces
of ?eece blanket kits. The students put together the blankets which were then do- available and they are booking
nated to the Nord Center. The Nord Center is a private non-pro?t agency which up, so please call as soon as
provides mental health services to children, teens and adults in Lorain County. The possible to reserve your spot.
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MHS Class of 1987 Students Show at State Level
Thirty-year Reunion

The Midview High School graduating class of 1987 will be Science Fair competitors Andrew Klein and Dylan Gonzalez The 2017 Grafton V.F.W. Post #3341 Poppy Queen Haiden Bascay
celebrating their 30th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 24, from and Poppy King E.J. Pokorney.
6-11 p.m. The event is being held at The Vermilion Boat Club, Dylan Gonzalez and Andrew Klein, eighth grade students at
located at 5416 Liberty Ave., in Vermilion. The cost is $65 per St. Jude School in Elyria received Excellent ratings at the State The Grafton V.F.W. Post #3341 has crowned their 2017 Pop-
person/$130 per couple (due by June 10). To RSVP, visit https:// Science Day at the Ohio State University. The students have been py King and Queen. The queen is Haiden Bascay of Grafton.
tinyurl.com/hrn4vb6. Make checks payable to: Midview Class of working on their science projects for a year and have competed She is the daughter of Stephanie Bascay, currently deployed, and
1987 Reunion, 2033 Galilee Oval, Hinckley, OH 44233. in several competitions to reach the state level. Steve Bascay, retired from the military. The Poppy King is E.J.
Pokorney of Elyria. He is the son of Katie and E. J. Pokorney
The evening event includes dinner, a live band (Xprime), Congratulations! and the grandson of James and Amy Barnhart.
photo souvenirs and a cash bar. For more information, contact
Wendy at (440) 315-4390 or [email protected]. Tuesday, June 6, marks the end of the 2016-2017 school year. GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
The year has ?own by. I can’t believe it is June. I would like to
Other events are being planned for a Friday night casual gath- thank our students, teachers, staff, parents and community for SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
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Mon- Friday 9am-4pm. dreams. I wish all of you the best of luck. I know you will excel 6/5 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free
in whatever you choose to do next! donuts and coffee for participants.
KRAG J. CHURCHILL, DDS 6/6 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being instructed
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2017 Summer Reading Program Calendar of Events

June 12th - August 5th

Description ADULT Programs
Day/Date Time
Writers Bunch Tuesdays, June 6, 20, July 18,
& August 1, 15 5:30 - 7:45 PM
TECH TUTOR Wednesdays, June 7, July 5, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM AND
& August 2 2:30 - 4:30 PM
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cleveland with Diane Stresing Thursday, June 8 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Grafton Historical Tour Launch Day Monday, June 12 starts @ 9AM
History of Nesting Bald Eagles in Lorain County Thursday, June 15 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Composting Tuesday, June 20 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Crochet Part II Thursday, June 29 6 - 7:30 PM
Heritage Trail: Grafton Mayhem Wednesday, July 19 6 - 7 PM
Surf’s Up - Beach Music Thursday, July 20 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Summer Read Book Club Tuesday, July 25 & 9:30 AM
Wednesday, July 26 6:30 PM
Adult Craft Night: Paper Cutting Thursday, July 27 6 - 7 PM
Wayne’s Legos Thursday, August 10 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Dangerously Funny: The Smothers Brothers Thursday, August 17 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Description TEEN Programs Time

Coding A Better World Day/Date 10 - 11:30 AM
Imaginative Illustrations Drawing Workshop 2 - 3 PM
Character Rocks and Minecraft Blocks Mondays, June 12 & 26, 2 - 3:30 PM
Video Game Day July 10 & 24, 1:30 - 4 PM
Escape Room Challenge Wednesday, June 14 2 - 3 PM or 6 - 7 PM
Ready, Set, Design! Wednesday, June 21 2 - 3 PM
Contraption Building Contest Thursdays, June 22, July 6 & 20, 2 - 4 PM
Family Fun! For the Love of Pets & August 3 2 - 3 PM
Pages and Pizza: Red Queen Tuesday, June 27 6 - 7 PM
Tuesday, July 11
Wednesday, July 19
Tuesday, July 25
Monday, July 31

CHILDREN’S Programs
Description Day/Date Time
Preschool Storytime – Morning Mondays, June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24 10 - 10:30 AM
Babypalooza Thursdays, June 15 & 29, July 13 & 27 10 - 10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime – Evening Tuesdays, July 18 & August 1 6 - 6:30 PM
Jungle Safari Puppet and Magic Show Tuesday, June 13 10 - 11 AM
Block Party Thursdays, June 15 & 29, July 13 & 27 2 - 3 PM
Kids’ Craft Day Friday, June 16, and July 14 All Day
Tool Petting Zoo Monday, June 19 5 - 7 PM
AND Tuesday, June 20 9 - 11 AM
Baby Playtime Thursday, June 22 & August 3 10 - 11 AM
Car-toon Craft and Drive-in Saturday, June 24 11 AM - 12 PM
Code & Go: Mouse Adventures Wednesday, June 28 2 - 3 PM
Rock Painting Wednesday, July 12 2 - 3 PM
Wolves, Coyotes, Foxes! Wednesday, July 12 6 - 7 PM
Contruct-a-Saurus Monday, July 17 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Squishy, Fluffy, Gooey: Sensory Play for Babies Thursday, July 20 10 - 11 AM
Tech Toy Free-for-All Wednesday, July 26 2 - 3:30 PM
Learn to Finger Knit Wednesday, August 2 2 - 3 PM

Grafton Historical Tour Launch Day

June 12th

Explore some of Grafton’s 200 year history with this walking
tour of locations in the Village. See a few of the most
important and oldest locations, and exercise at
the same time. Participating during the Summer
Reading Program quali?es as credit for all ages: a
prize ticket for kids, the challenge board for adults,
and an activity sheet for teens. Explore GMPL’s
Digital Local History Collection at

www.gmplibrary.org for more Grafton history and this tour
will be accessible 24/7 online.

RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 5, 2017 Page 13

ilding a Better World
and Community

On Wednesday, July 26 @ 7:05 PM, join GMPL Mission Satement
@ Sprenger Stadium as the Crushers take on
the River City Rascals. GMPL’s mascot Roary The mission of the Grafton-Midview Public Library is
to provide resources and support for the education,
will join Stomper in a fun, family-friendly,
$1.00 per hot dog evening. information and recreation of the community.

Values Satement

The Grafton-Midview Public Library places great value in:
•Intellectual freedom
•Equal access to information for all people
•Fiscal responsibility
•Respect and tolerance for diverse viewpoints and
individual differences
•A high standard of customer service
•A varied and timely collection of resources that
re?ects the needs and wants of the community
•A friendly and service-oriented atmosphere in the
library conducive to learning, research, and browsing
•Integrity and ethics as guides for all personal and
professional actions

Board of Trustees

Chris Smith - President
Tracy Schriver - Vice President
Edward Greenwald. - Secretary

Angela Carter
Joe Urig

John Dixon
Katie Gillespie

Administration

Adele Infante, Director

Fiscal Of?cer

Lorie Scheer

2016 Circulation and
Programming Statistics

Circulation - 187,797
Programs offered - 468
Attendance at programs - 8,828
Overall Library Attendance - 82,732
Materials available - 323,283

Summer Reading Program

Participants – 954

Summer Food Service Program

Meals Served to children– 3,026

Revenue:

Property taxes: $577,683
PLF: $604,192
Other: $27,435

Total Revenue: $1,209,310
Total Expenditures: $1,112,472

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GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

Students Raise Donation for GI GO Fund

Staff and Students from A classic ?re truck from the American Legion.
Midview East Intermediate
Students at Midview East Intermediate School wearing hats to raise funds for a veterans organization. School participated in the
2017 GI GO Fund’s Jeans for
Troops fund-raising drive.
The Fund is a non-pro?t or-
ganization which helps vet-
erans returning home ?nd
employment, access health
care, understand ?nancial
bene?ts and connect with
housing. The school partic-
ipated in a community wide
event. Staff members could
wear jeans to school for a $2
donation and students could
wear hats for a $1 donation.
The school raised approxi-
mately $230 to donate to the
organization and help our
veterans.

Memorial Day in Grafton

Soldiers of History Equestrian tribute to the Marine Corp.
The Village of Grafton celebrated Memorial Day with a parade, a program in front of village hall and an open
house at the V.F.W. Post. The parade included entries by the Soldiers of History, boy and girl scout troops, church Business a bit Slow?
groups, a ?oat from the VFW and an entry by the American Legion, old fashioned classic cars, ?re and other emer-
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Senior Center Balance Class Treatments for Alzheimer’s see if it improves cognition and memory function in people
continue to evolve with mild cognitive impairment.
The North Ridgeville Senior Center is offering an abridged
Balance Class for individuals concerned about improving “There is growing evidence that insulin carries out multi-
their balance. Classes begin Monday, June 5, from 1-2 p.m. ple functions in the brain and that poor regulation of insulin
and will last one hour. Classes will be held for four weeks and may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease,”
end on June 26. said Dr. Neelum Aggarwal, a neurologist at Rush and the lead
investigator of the study.
Taught by instructors who brought the Senior Center “A
Matter of Balance,” these ladies will spend a half hour in- The 18-month clinical trial will study the nasal spray ver-
doors with the group practicing exercises to do at home. The sus a placebo in 275 adults between the ages of 55 and 85.
second part of the class will be on the Older Adult Outdoor
Fitness Station learning how to use the equipment. Xanamem
Australian researchers at Actinogen Medical have begun
If you are concerned about improving your balance, want trials of a new drug called Xanamem. More than 170 patients
to make improvements in your balance or have concerns with mild dementia in Australia, the United States and the
about falling, this class is for you. The exercises are very low United Kingdom will take part in the placebo-controlled 12-
impact and can accommodate any level. week trial. The medicine blocks the stress hormone cortisol
in order to improve mental function for those with demen-
There is no charge, but class size is limited to 25 people. tias. In 2015, an Edinburgh University study of mice showed
For questions, please call (440) 353-0856 or to register, call reducing cortisol in the brain improved their memory and
the Senior Center front desk at (440) 353-0828. decreased the number of Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid
plaques in the brain.
Classes will be held at the North Ridgeville Senior Center, Researchers continue to work as they seek a successful,
located at 7327 Avon Belden Road. long-term option for treating or preventing Alzheimer’s dis-
ease and other dementias.
For more information, call Rita Price at (440) 353-0856 or
[email protected]. Great Lakes Shipwreck Series

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most prevalent types of North Ridgeville Senior Center presents “Great Lakes
dementia in the world, affecting an estimated 35.6 million Shipwreck Series” on Mondays, July 3, 10 & 31, from 1-2
people all over the globe, and that number is expected to dou- p.m. “Lake Erie has perhaps the largest concentration of ship-
ble in 20 years. wrecks per square mile of any body of water in the world,”
stated by Georgann & Mike Wachter authors, shipwreck hunt-
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America estimates that ers, divers and researchers; they provide enthralling presenta-
as many as 5.1 million Americans may be living with Alz- tions on many different shipwreck topics. These programs are
heimer’s disease. People with Alzheimer’s disease and other at the Senior Center. The cost for the series of three programs
types of dementia may experience a decline in mental func- is $10 - paid at time of registration.
tion severe enough to reduce their ability to perform everyday
activities. Some of the cognitive functions that may be im- The “Steamer Sun & 7 Discoveries” explores how they
paired include memory, communication and language, ability discovered the Steamer Sun and examines the wreck in depth,
to pay attention, reasoning and judgement, emotional control, along with highlights of seven other recent shipwreck dis-
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There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, nor is there an stories in chronological order. Lastly the “Prison Ship - Suc-
effective long-term way to prevent potential mental decline. cess,” or known as the “Convict Ship,” was constructed of
However, that has not stopped scores of researchers and med- Burmese teak in the Far East and is the most fabled ship lost
ical teams that continue to study the ef?cacy of different drugs in the Great Lakes.
and therapies. The following are some of the more promising
options in the works. North Ridgeville Senior Center would like to say a special
thank you to their sponsors Richards Tree & Crane Service
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Behaviors that may help your ally begins when polyps form in the colon or rectum. If they cooker and add pork ribs. in carrots, barbecue sauce,
risk for colorectal cancer go undetected, these polyps may turn into cancer. Screening Cook on High until meat and mesquite sauce.
can detect polyps early so they are found before they devel- shreds easily, about 4 hours.
op into cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force rec- Remove meat and shred Bake in preheated oven
ommends colorectal cancer screening using high-sensitivity with two forks. until heated through, about
fecal occult blood testing, or FOBT; sigmoidoscopy; or colo- 30 minutes.
noscopy for men and women between the ages of 50 and 75. Preheat oven to 350 de-
• Embrace physical activity. While men and women who grees F (175 degrees C). Recipe By: MakeI-
are physically active can still get colorectal cancer, the CCS Transfer shredded pork to a tHealthy and courtesy of
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risk of developing the disease than those who are active.
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The CCS also notes that men with a high body mass index, or to prepare, uses few ingredients, and is ?avorful. Use fresh
BMI, seem to be most at risk of developing colorectal cancer. minced garlic instead of garlic powder to make it healthier.”
• Limit alcohol consumption. The CDC notes that some
studies have shown that limiting alcohol consumption may Ingredients
reduce a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. 4 (4 ounce) ?llets tilapia
Colorectal cancer is a devastating disease, but men and 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay(R))
Phsyical activity may help men and women reduce their risk women who embrace healthy behaviors may be able to lower 2 teaspoons butter
of developing colorectal cancer. their risks. 1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, sliced
Phsyical activity may help men and women reduce their Three-Cheese 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauli?ower with broccoli and
risk of developing colorectal cancer. red pepper
Colorectal cancer is a formidable foe. According to the salt and ground black pepper to taste
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colorectal Green Bean Casserole Directions
cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Lightly
Colorectal cancer is similarly lethal in Canada, where the Ca- “Eat beans for health. Why this recipe is good for you: grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
nadian Cancer Society reports it is the second leading cause Risk of colon cancer decreases when you eat lots of green Place tilapia ?llets in the bottom of the baking dish and
of cancer death in men and the third leading among women. vegetables, many studies have shown.” season with seafood seasoning. Melt butter with garlic in a
small bowl in the microwave, about 30 seconds on medium;
Some risks for colorectal cancer are beyond an individ- Ingredients pour over ?sh. Top each ?llet with a slice or two of lemon. Ar-
ual’s control. For example, the CCS notes that a personal or 1 pound frozen green beans, French-cut (or cooked fresh range the frozen mixed vegetables around the ?sh, and season
family history of polyps in the colon, rectum or both signi?- green beans) lightly with salt and pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum
cantly increases a person’s risk of developing colorectal can- 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese foil.
cer. Lynch syndrome, a condition caused by gene mutations, 1/2 cup chevre (soft goat cheese) with garlic and herbs Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and
causes polyps to develop in the lining of the colon, rectum or 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds ?sh ?akes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
both. Since Lynch syndrome is inherited, there is nothing men 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Recipe By: MakeItHealthy and courtesy of www.allreci-
and women can do to reduce their risk of developing it. Freshly ground black pepper, to taste pes.com
Research into colorectal cancer is ongoing, making it dif- Directions
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certain to reduce a person’s risk of developing the disease. age directions; drain.
But there are certain things individuals can do that might help In a blender, mix cottage cheese and chevre. Combine The only thing WORSE than dying is...
save them from falling victim to colorectal cancer. not planning for the INEVITABLE.
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Donna Williams and seven Jayce Myers, for making the
Bob Flickinger 440-926-2680 year old Evie who helped us cemetery and Memorial beau-
[email protected] decorate the veterans’ graves tiful.
Grafton Township Memorial Day on Saturday and Emma Smirz Thank you Don Mould’s
Clothes Closet for her help with Sunday set Plantation for donating shrubs
White crosses bearing the names of Grafton Township servicemen up for the Memorial Service. and landscaping around the
killed in action, line the drive at the park on Memorial Day. Thank you Sexton Kurt Memorial. It looks wonderful!
The monthly Clothes Closet at North Eaton Baptist Church Durkee and his crew, Adam
The Belden Historical Society sponsored the annual Memo- will be on Monday, June 5, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Every month Open Burning Reminder
rial Day Parade and Program in Grafton Township. The parade brings new items, whether baby clothes and furniture or children
stepped off from the township hall and went to the park, where through adult clothing and shoes. They also have a small amount Each year Eaton Town Hall and the Fire Department receive
the program was held. The park was decorated with white cross- of household items and toys. Everything is free and no documen- open burning complaints from residents. When they are received,
es bearing American ?ags and the names of those killed in ac- tation is needed. Please bring a bag to take items with you. ?re?ghters often have to educate people on the rules pertaining to
tion from the township. The program consisted of a ?ag raising burning in the Township. The intent of this notice is to remind both
ceremony by the Midview JROTC, the playing of the national North Eaton Baptist Church is located at 12109 Reed Rd., in established residents, along with those who are new to the commu-
anthem and other musical selections by the Midview March- Grafton. If you have any questions, please call (440) 748-2552. nity, the guidelines to open burning. You may have a recreational
ing Blue, a Re?ection and Benediction by Rev. David Walker ?re that is 3’x3’x 2’ in height. Only natural/untreated, dry, seasoned
of the Belden United Methodist Church, the singing of “My Memorial Day Service Thank You ?rewood can be burned. No paneling, plywood, building materials
Country Tis of Thee” by the Belden United Methodist Church or yard waste may be burned. You can have a bon-?re 5’x5’ x5’
Choir, the reading of names of local servicemen and the laying ny and bagpiper, with the permission of the Fire Chief and at least 1 week advance
of the memorial wreath. Grafton Township residents killed in Lt. Patrick Cole- notice. Fires must be 25’ away from all structures and other combus-
action are: Charles Boughton, David Robinson, Walter Rozga, man who piped tibles, including wood privacy fences. Bon-?res must be 50’ away
Forrest Weaver, Martin Schaefer, Merle Lehman, Charles Koer- the heart-rending from all structures and other combustibles, including wood privacy
ber, Chester Smith, Robert Cowles, Anthony Tarnowski, Thomas “Going Home” and fences. You must have a method of extinguishment, water hose or
Pado, Robert Hall and Carlos Hanchett. “Amazing Grace.” appropriate ?re extinguisher, at the ?re and the ?re must be attended
Trumpeter Da- at all times. Your ?re must not produce any objectionable or offen-
Also honored were Grafton Township servicemen held pris- vid Heuler, a Mid- sive smoke. Agricultural burning such as fence row clearing and lot
oner of war. Those from the township who had served and have view 8th grader, clearing must be 1,000’ from all structures and you must have writ-
passed are permanently listed in the gazebo at the park. saved the day when ten permission from the EPA. If you have any questions about open
he heard our TAPS burning, you can access the Ohio EPA website at http://www.epa.
440-986-2665 player canceled ohio.gov/dapc/general/openburning.aspx.
due to injury and
9072 Leavitt Rd. volunteered at the Thank you for your cooperation.
Elyria, OH 44035 [email protected] last minute to play The Eaton Township Trustees and Eaton Twp. Fire & Rescue
it. He did an awe-
Bill Nowagarski and his granddaughter, Evie, some job. VALLEY CITY
decorating veterans’ graves at Butternut VISION CENTER
Ridge Cemetery. We also thank
Eaton Township
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erans Memorial Committee assistance, and American Le-
thanks all who took the time gion Post 717 of North Rid-
to attend our Memorial Day geville and their Ri?emen for FAMILY VISION
Service on Sunday, May 28, partnering with us. CENTER
at Butternut Ridge Cemetery. Chairman Pat Schroth-
Despite the threat of rain, we ables gave a speech on the 6621 Center Road
were blessed with sunshine backstory and construction Valley City
and attendance for our service. of our Veterans’ Memori-
We thank our guests, Hon- als, which celebrates its 20th Dr. Norma Jesse, 330-483-4035
orable Judge Sherry Glass, Anniversary, and Vice-chair Optometrist
who spoke on what it was Renee Durkee Atkinson told
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at Nationals in Orlando
[email protected] Scout Aviation Merit Badge Day
BPA National competitors/from left: Casey Koepp, Hailey Koster and
City Wide Garage Sale Sidney Coleman. Not pictured: Noah Mortach. EAA Chapter 1252 will be holding a Scout Aviation Merit
Badge Day on Saturday, June 17, at the Lorain County Airport.
The North Ridgeville Visitors Bureau invites residents to Students from the Lorain County JVS Marketing and Man- This is open to all kids - Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or non-Scouts
join in the 16th annual City Wide Garage Sale Days. The sale agement, Network Communications Technology and Web & wanting to learn more about aviation. If you are interested in
days are scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, from 6-8 p.m. and Graphic Design programs recently participated in the national having your troop/child attend, please contact Doug at markp-
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 15, 16 & 17, from 9 a.m. - 6 competition of Business Professionals of America (BPA) held [email protected] or (717)-386-6167, or Steve at janowski2@aol.
p.m. Registration continues until June 7 at the Chamber of Com- in Orlando, Florida. The students, their competition events and com or (440) 897-1343.
merce/Visitors Bureau of?ce, located at 34845 Lorain Road. The national rankings are listed below. Noah Mortach of Amherst
fee is $5 for the registration permit, laminated mail box sign, bal- placed 18th out of 41 in the Network Administration Using Mi- Summer Soccer
loons, Chamber of Commerce listing and posting on the master crosoft/MTA Networking Fundamentals event. Casey Koepp of
list of sales, which will be distributed at about 20 area businesses. Firelands placed 6th out of 60 in the PC Servicing and Trouble- The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is taking regis-
shooting/MTA Windows OS Fundamentals event. Hailey Koster trations for its Summer Soccer League held at West Park. Games
For more information, call (440) 327-3737 or go to www.nr- attended the competition as a national intern. Her main role in are played on Saturdays and teams practice one day per week.
chamber.com. this position was to assist and help with the BPA Winged Walk The league runs June 24 - August 5 and the fee is $38. Divisions
for Special Olympics, an event that took place during the nation- are: age 4 - entering kindergarten; grades 2-3; and grades 4-6.
Roundabout under construction al conference. Sidney Coleman of North Ridgeville placed 24th Register online at www.cityofelyria.org/departments/parks. Vol-
at Mills Rd. and Rt. 83 out of 56 in the Digital Publishing event. unteer coaches are also needed. For more information, contact
the main of?ce at (440) 326-1500.
The intersection of Mills Road and State Route 83 is to close Congratulations!
in July for the construction of a roundabout. Starting July 1, the Reach and Rise Camps offered
intersection will be closed for two months. The entire project will Lion’s Club scholarship winners
take 3-4 months to complete. The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is offering Reach
The North Ridgeville Li- William Price, a graduat- and Rise Camps for grades 6-8. Extreme Adventures Camp will
A study by the Ohio Department of Transportation, conducted on’s Club recently awarded ing senior from Elyria Cath- be held the week of June 5-9 and Explore Lorain County Camp
in September 2014, had suggested the need to widen the inter- (3) $1,000 Educational Schol- olic High School and son of will be held July 17-21. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and
section with turning lanes or building in a roundabout. Futher arships to local high school Rita and Bill Price. William are held at South Recreation Center. Fee for each camp is $10
studies found that the roundabout was the best option. It is a joint seniors. will be attending the Univer- for Elyria residents. Camps include breakfast and a hot lunch.
project with the city of Avon. Construction costs are estimated to sity of Dayton. Additional ?eld trip fees may apply.
be about $1.2 million. “This is a wonderful op-
portunity for us to show our For information about the Register for camps online at www.cityofelyria.org/depart-
While the intersection is closed, residents will have access local students how much the North Ridgeville Lion’s Club ment/parks or stop in the Parks and Recreation of?ce located
from the north side of Route 83 to the east side of Mills Road. North Ridgeville Lion’s Club visit their website at www. at 131 Court Street, in Elyria. For more information, call (440)
supports their education,” said NorthRidgevilleLions.org. 326-1500.
Garden Club Plant Sale thank you Lion President Selena Kim- The Lions meet the second
ble. “These are all outstanding and fourth Tuesday of each Summertime Recycling!
Thank you everyone for coming to the North Ridgeville Gar- students who exemplify our month at 6 p.m. in Bullfrog’s
den Club Plant and Bake Sale on May 20! It was their most motto of “Service” and we are backroom. Keep in touch with your community!
successful sale yet! They enjoy sharing their plants with the extremely proud to offer them Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com
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year. To qualify for the Dean’s list, students must be enrolled in at
least 12 semester hours and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students Courtney Spiegal, a grad-
who qualify for the Honor Roll must be enrolled in at least 12 uating senior from North
semester hours and have a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49. Ridgeville High School and
daughter of Shirley Awarado.
Moriah Botson of North Ridgeville was selected for Honor Courtney, who is a former
Roll and Samantha Miranda of Valley City made the Dean’s List. LEO (Lion’s Educational
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AUTOS WANTED rounds $30. 330-625-4182, trimming, root feeding and DEMPSEY’S APPLIANCE
Mike’s Hooker Service. We leave message. Can deliver. PENFIELD TWP. HALL cleaning. Fully insured. FREE SALES & SERVICE, INC.
pay top dollar for all unwant- Stroller walking chair with 4 RENTAL ESTIMATES. Firewood for
ed cars, trucks, vans. Free wheels, $125; New binoculars, sale. 440-236-3061. 60 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
pick-up. Pay cash. Call Mike, $60; Walker with wheels, $15; Twp. Meeting hall, 41 YEARS IN BUSINESS
216-534-6514. pair of lamps, $25. 216-612- Cap. 42-60 LOTS FOR SALE 433 OBERLIN RD.
1204 ELYRIA, OHIO 44035
CLEANING Community room, BUILDABLE 2 or 3 Acre LOTS. 440-322-8170
Custom cleaning. Everyone’s GARAGE SALES Cap. 150-300 West on 303 from LaGrange.
needs are different. We spe- 440-371-4111. BILL Since 1950
cialize in catering to what your 1041 Wabash Ave., Grafton. Available for all occasions.
needs are. Call Marcie today June 8-10, 9-5pm. Girls, wom- 41012 St. Rt. 18, Wellington PAINTING BAKER'S
for your free assessment en & men’s clothing, shoes,
appointment at 440-213-7527. dorm bedding size Twin XL, Call 440-396-3096 for Valuetime Painting. 30yrs. WE SERVICE & REPAIR
Over 13 years experience. wedding decor, vanity, night availability & rates. exp., lic. & ins. Pro painting-
stand, dresser, cat tower, hol- spray, brush & roll. Alum. TELEVISION REPAIRS
FOR RENT iday decorations, misc. items. HELP WANTED & Cedar siding refinishing
1 Bedroom apartment up, in 12372 Island Road, Grafton. Always Best Care: Immedi- specialist. Terry, 440-541-9037 -Service All Brands-
Grafton, stove and frig. includ- Fri., June 9, 9-5pm and Sat., ate opening for experienced LCD • Plasma • Big Screen
ed. $435/month +security, in- June 10, 9-12pm. Household HHA-STNA, up to $11/hr. 951 PETS
cludes utilities. 440-897-4909. misc. Main St. Grafton 440-791-7177 See Our Selection of Washers • Dryers
2Bdr. apartment in Grafton, 12535 S. Reed Rd., Eaton (off Drivers, CDL-A: Excellent Affordable Misty Meadow Reconditioned Appliances Refrigerators
no stairs, security deposit. No Rt. 82). Thursday & Friday, medical bene?ts. Great family Farm: dog grooming, pet Microwaves
pets. 440-343-5898 June 8 & 9, 9-5pm; Saturday, home time. Bonuses, rider boarding and day care, indoor FOR SALE!
Columbia: Nice 1 Bdr. apt. June 10, 9-2pm. Coinless slot program, No-touch, drive new- heated facility. Valley City, 216- Ranges • Ovens
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ances, utilities and cable. No ball hoop, small garden tractor 855-842-8498 adowfarmvalleycity.com
smoking or pets. 440-465-0443 implements, ?ne China, crys- Established fast paced full All Paws Kennel, 24344 Foster IN HOME SERVICE ON
Elyria: 1 month free. $100 se- tal and silver. Lots of clothes, service restaurant in Welling- Rd., Litch?eld, 330-648-9509. APPLIANCES ONLY
curity deposit. Newly remod- teen girl and boy, ladies and ton is currently looking for Heated indoor facility, 4 fenced
eled 2 bedroom town homes men’s. Assorted furniture, experienced chefs, line cooks exercise yards, custom care. 322-2325
with new carpet, ceramic tile household items and much & kitchen help to prepare $20 per day. Grooming now Bud & Diane Casey, Owners www.billbakersinc.com
and hard wood ?oors. Appli- misc. Everything must go! food, stock stations & set up available.
ances included. Call 216-221- supplies in cooperation with Use Happy Jack Kennel Dip ASPHALT, CONCRETE & STONE
1333. HALLS FOR RENT rest of kitchen staff. Full & II to kill fleas, ticks, mange
Part-time positions available. and control mosquitos where H. Archer & Sons, Inc3654 Avon Lake Rd .
FOR SALE AMVETS POST 32 Interested candidates call they breed. Worcester Sales Litchfield, Ohio
1989 Ford Tractor M #1720, 11087 Middle Ave., Elyria 440-309-5465 or 216-534-4358. & Service, 440-327-4201. ken-
4WD, diesel, low hrs., incl. nelvax.com Commercial & Residential Hauling
bushhog, rototiller, plow, Capacity: Hall-250, Landscaping
blade, disc, $14,900. 440-320- Q-Hut-100, Pavillion-250 Lawn mowing “DOGS Limestone • Driveway Stone
7647 Available for all occasions ON Sand • Gravel • Aglime
CAMPER 2007. 36’ Salem. Foreman THE
Awning & slide out. Full bath Call for pricing Laborers GO” Phone: 330-722-8444
and kitchen. Heat and Air. and availability 440-236-9625 Fax: 330-722-4531
Queen sized bed. Spare 6’x7’ 440-458-8544 PALMER’S LAWN CARE Professional Pet Sitter
room. Sliding glass door. Call COLUMBIA V.F.W HALL Loving care for your Toll Free: 1-888-560-3533
for more details. 440-669-8573. 25-120 Capacity HOME IMPROVEMENT pets while you are
Gas Stove, 2 yrs. old, excellent Catering Available Masonry step repairs, brick
condition, $100. 440-865-3349 440-236-3323 work, stone veneer, tuck-point- at work or away.
Solid wood Beadboard panel- F.O.P. LODGE #54 ing, retaining walls. No job too Insured & Bonded
ing, various lengths, 224 feet. Capacity 150-175 small. Pannell, 440-610-2541.
$224 for all. 440-647-4192 Catering Available Call Jill: 440-322-7929
36854 Royalton Rd. LAWN & GARDEN
(1 mile East of Durkee) Rotary tiller service. Small REAL ESTATE
Grafton, Ohio or large community gardens,
440-653-7227 ?ower beds and lawn cutting. Income property for sale by
FULL park with restrooms, 3 Call 216-701-2967. owner. Six units located at
pavilions, air conditioned hall, 217 Elm St., Wellington. 2016
for 25 to 138. Call LaGrange cleared $25k. Amazing deal, Free
Lions Club. 440-458-6781. $165k. See pictures on Zillow. Estimates
Call 330-603-3213.
Hart

Blacktop •Driveways

SALES & SERVICES • Parking Lots
SMALL DUMPSTERS
for roo?ng, remodeling, etc. 800-619-7808 (24 hours)
Bobcat, Backhoe & Dump Fax: 440-774-4108 (24 hours)
Truck work available
CALL JASON’S SERVICES

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ASPHALT, CONCRETE & STONE BULK LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

DISCOUNT CEMENT Topsoil •Black Leaf Humus •Sweet Peet
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Large & Small Loads
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WORKS Excavating
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Retaining Walls
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Tim Hamper Office: 440-236-3851/Cell: 440-506-2302

• General Contracting CALL 440-452-9353

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• Roofs
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440-235-6642 Elyria, Oh 44035 • Siding
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BUILDERS Specializing in Home Improvements Custom Ecoscapes
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•Whole House •Remodeling •Panel Upgrades
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with Intelligence®
J. A. KILBY ENT.
Landscape Maintenance/ Lawncare
•Plumbing Services •All Phases of Excavation •Sewer Snow & Ice Management
Replacement (water, gas, storm) •Sanitary Sewer Installation
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•Foundation Waterproofing •Septic and Mound Systems Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 Fax: 440-235-2359
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[email protected]
440-327-3433
A&C Lawncare & Landscape LLC
BROWN’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING INC. & NURSERY
For all your Lawncare & Landscape needs
Family owned & operated over 27 yrs.
• Spring Clean-up Specials!
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TREE SERVICE

Edwards Mobile Mower Repair BENEDICT ROOFING Dennis Tree Service & Landscaping
Family Business for Three Generations Tree Trimming • Removal
“Let us come to you” Stump Grinding • Pruning
RE-ROOFS • TEAR-OFFS • TUNE-UPS Fertilizers • Fire Wood
Self-Propelled Mowers & Riders • Service, Parts & Repair Bob 440-238-6485 • Chris 440-238-5949
Free Estimates!
“Get Ready for Spring!” Licensed • Insured • Free Estimates
www.benedictroofing.com Seth Emerson - Owner
Free pick-up & Delivery within a 25 mile radius Office: 440-322-2624
All Seasons Roo?ng
Offer expires June 30, 2017 Emergency: 440-452-2456
Tear-Offs, Slates, Chimney Mason
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440-315-8855 Repairs from $75. ARBOR CARE TREE

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• 113 Ft. Crane
Triple Shredded Mulch CRR Ruby Red Construction
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood
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Licensed • Bonded • Insured Triple Shredded Mulch
$24/yard
Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Power Wash Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member
Black or Brown Call Dave at
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
Located in Grafton Twp $30/yard (216) 584-5777 or email
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FREE ESTIMATES Drywall Install/Repair
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Painting, Staining & Power Washing SEPTIC SERVICES
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BASEMENT WALL CRACKS
SEPTIC SYSTEM
INSTALLATION & REPAIRS ~ OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~
Sewer, water & gas line repair/replacement
SERVICES: LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED JOE MINARCHICK (440) 785-4036

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•Sewer & Drain Cleaning
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•Video Camera Inspection •Full Foundation Waterproofing •Wall Straightening,
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SERVICE
BASEMENT
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Custom Exteriors
• Yard Drainage
D.W.V. • Gas Lines • Water Lines •Windows •Azek Since 1989 • Excavating
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Text!

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FLOORING SALE!

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Any Flooring IN-STOCK PER SQ FT.
Purchase
Fabulous, Plush
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Purchases over $1,000 before tax qualify. CARPET

Prior sales excluded. Not valid with any other offer. Installation & Cushion at NO Extra Cost!
Closeouts & advertised specials do not qualify.
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IN-STOCK PER SQ FT.

Various Quality’s

CARPET

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*

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VALUE YOU JUST CAN’T BEAT...