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Volume 67 No. 26 Columbia Station, Ohio June 20, 2022
Columbia student participates Wellington students find learning can be fun
in State Science Day
Chase Educational Con-
sulting recently facilitat-
ed a day-long seminar at
Wellington High School
gymnasium for fifth- and
sixth-grade students from
McCormick Middle School.
The students spent the day
having fun building hover-
crafts while learning prob-
lem solving, teamwork and
using their math and science
skills.
This day was funded
through an Ohio STEM
Learning Grant. Matthew
Chase, Executive Director
of The Hovercraft Project,
said “We’ve taught this
program in many schools
and found that the students
learn to love to learn!” He
Alina Jones with her Science project. believes that the skills of Students learn to build mini-hovercrafts at a special program.
Columbia Middle School was represented at the 3rd learning shouldn’t be con- project designed to pro- Century. a few household items to
Virtual and 74th consecutive State Science Day by seventh fined to just the classroom, mote a variety of science Students took bat- create mini-hovercrafts that
grade student, Alina Jones. Alina qualified for the State Sci- but should be part of the stu- and math skills students will tery-powered leaf blowers they piloted back and forth
ence Day by receiving a Superior Rating at the Columbia dents’ approach to life. need to embrace in the 21st and combined them with across the gym floor.
Local Science Fair in January and the Mohican District Sci- It was a great hands-on
ence Fair in March. Alina’s project, Can You See This?, in- Scam Alert
vestigated colorblindness. Attention readers and
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office was notified that some-
Race for Kids at the Zoo potential advertisers one has been contacting residents identifying themselves as
Lieutenant Barker from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie will be Since the pandemic, The Rural-Urban Record has had This caller informs the person that they have missed a court
the official ambassador for the June 25 Race for Kids, a 5k to make necessary changes. What hasn’t changed is our date, have a warrant for their arrest and provides them with a
run and 1-mile walk at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo benefit- commitment to our paid advertisers and to our dedicated “payoff” amount. They then attempt to transfer the call to Cap-
ting Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio. non-profit organizations. tain Ashdown to arrange the payment details.
McKenzie’s relationship with the Clubs dates back to Being a free distribution newspaper, our circulation in Should you receive this type of call please know that this is
2018, when he was pitching for the Akron RubberDucks. He Lorain County is the very best opportunity for our advertis- a scam. While our office does have a Major Barker and Cap-
visited the Broadway Club in Cleveland, reading to younger ers to reach their target customers. Our paper is delivered to tain Ashdown, no one from the Sheriff’s Office will contact you
children and chatting with teens, and later hosted a group of every mailbox in our distribution zip codes, not just a cho- in an attempt to obtain money from you over the telephone.
The caller identification of the scam caller was (440) 426-3603.
Club kids at a RubberDucks game at Canal Park. sen few that the paid subscription newspapers reach. Upon dialing that number, you receive a voice recording of
The right-hander has since done question-and-answer Over the years, we have offered our readers an opportu- someone falsely claiming to be Lieutenant Don Barker of the
sessions with Club kids, and during the pandemic helped nity to enjoy a wholesome, community-oriented newspaper, Lorain County Sheriff’s Office.
promote BGCNEO’s ClubSmart Learning Centers for youth dedicated to our veterans, our children, our citizens and our This incident is under investigation by our Office.
learning virtually. non-profit organizations. With the help of our paid advertis- Captain Richard A. Bosle
“I have seen first-hand the benefits kids get from going ers, this is made possible. With limited staff, it is difficult to
to Boys & Girls Clubs and am honored to serve as ambas- have free-lance reporters to cover community events. If there Library Basket Raffle
sador,” McKenzie said. “This will be a great family event. is something that you would like to see in our newspaper’s
I encourage you to participate in the run or the walk, then free news space, we ask that you reach out to us. Our com- Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc. will be having a
enjoy a day at the zoo.” munity free space is for recognizing the accomplishments basket drawing. Items in the basket include: intriguing
All runners and walkers receive an official race T-shirt of our children, our veterans, our citizens and our non-profit reads, calming beverages, sweetness, an inspiring pen and
and free entry to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the day. organizations doing good in our communities. Send the in- paper set and other items. Cost of the raffle tickets are $1 per
If your whole family wants to participate, select the 1-mile formation to us by way of email. The news email address, ticket or 6 for $5. Tickets may be purchased at their booth
walk and choose multi-person pricing for a discount on reg- which is always listed at the top of each community page at the Columbia Homecoming Days, June 24 & 25. Tickets
istration for the whole family. is [email protected]. That email will reach the may also be purchased at their book sale at the library, July
To register, visit www.bgcneo.org or click on https:// desk of our news correspondent, Randi. She has been with 5-9. Drawing will take place at noon at the close of the sale
runsignup.com/Race/OH/Cleveland/RaceforKidsandWell- the RUR for over 22+ years and will always reply to your on Saturday, July 9. Join them at their booth and visually see
ness5k. questions and inquiries, even on our off weeks from home. the great basket!
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Directory Columbia 2 Grafton Twp. 24 Churches 6 Classifieds 25
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[email protected] V.F.W. Furnace Raffle
Columbia Columbia V.F.W. Post #9340 is having a Furnace Raffle. Columbia Trustees Meeting
Homecoming S&S Heating and Cooling, in Hinkley, donated the raffle prize
to the Post and the money raised will be used for a new front
Festival digital sign as the old wooden one is rotting out and leaning. The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on June 6
There are only 750 tickets to be sold. Raffle tickets are
Officer, Mandie Andrews. The previous minutes of May 16,
The 2022 Columbia Homecoming Festival will be held June $20 for a single ticket or 6 tickets for $100. The winning tick- in the Town Hall with all three Trustees present and the Fiscal
23-25 in Columbia Township Park, located at 25540 Royalton et holder will receive a Trane™ 100,000 BTU Model S9X2 2022 were approved by the Trustees as written. The Trustees
Road, in Columbia Station. This year will be the 70th year for Gas Furnace; Aprilaire™ High Efficiency Filtration System; also voted to pay the bills and payroll. The bills amounted to
the event and is presented by the Columbia Chamber of Com- Pro1™ T715 Two-Stage Comfort Control; and Standard Instal- $81,733.91 and payroll amounted to $32,601.48, bringing the
merce. lation/Replacement Package. total to $114,335.39. Receipts totaled $89,239.14.
Admission and parking are free. Make sure that you bring Tickets can be purchased at the Columbia Homecoming Department Reports
lawn chairs and blankets for all of the free concerts and movie VFW Tent or at the VFW Beer Garden. Any donations will be There was no Sheriff’s Deputy present, but the Trustees did
in the park this weekend! This year we will also have inflat- gladly accepted. Tax deductable checks can be made out to the receive the Sheriff’s May Incident Report. The Zoning
ables! Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visit SSHeating.com/raffle for full Inspector reported 20 permits issued, of which 6 were for new
To kick off the weekend full of festivities, the parade will be details. single family houses, bringing the total for the year to date
on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. Afterwards, will be the Open- Church parking for to 103. There were three violations issued that were not taken
ing Ceremony with parade winners and the Citizen of the Year care of, so the Trustees authorized the township to do the work.
announced. Homecoming fireworks A residence on Rolling Brook needs high vegetation to be cut.
Friday they will have a Movie in the Park for the kids and A resident on Redfern put 6 trees into the Road-right-of-way.
the Buckshot Band on the main stage. Hosanna Lutheran Church is inviting you to park in their They will have to be removed. The gas station on Sprague will
Saturday is “Kid’s Day!” There will be a variety of free yard and party in their lot on Saturday, June 25. Watch the have to remove the flags. Mr. Fetchet requested the zoning fee
games for the kids! There will also be a balloon sculpterer, face Homecoming Fireworks from thier parking lot or make your that he paid be returned because the Dak P. Studios company
painting, Jungle Bob and a Pet Parade. Columbia VFW Post way across the road to the park. Cook-out foods will be avail- pulled out of the deal. The Trustees voted to return his fee as no
#9340 will host a Beer Garden and the Fire Department will able as well. Arrive any time after 6 p.m. to get your fireworks money had been spent.
have a Fire Safety Demonstration. viewing spot. The Road-Service Director reported that all equipment was
Saturday night will be packed full of entertainment and Donations will gladly be accepted for parking and food. All up and running. The Issue I project, repairing Boone Road,
rides! Fireworks will follow the amazing entertainment on proceeds will be used to serve the local community. If you have should start within a few days.
stage Saturday night. any questions, please contact Peter Tallos at (440) 343-4851. The Fire Chief reported 38 on file, 36 on call, 319 runs, 31
More information can be found on their website at www. Hosanna Lutheran is located at 13485 W. River Rd., in Co- mutual aid assists and 18 mutual aid requests. Transport bill-
columbiahomecoming.com. lumbia Station, across from the Columbia Park and Columbia ing for May brought in $13,375.33, bringing the year-to-date
amount to $57,301.89.
Annual Community Garage Sale Middle School. hold a blood drive on Friday, June 24, during Colum-
Fire
Township
will
Department
The
Columbia
The annual Columbia Township Community Garage Sales ARF Open House Picnic bia Homecoming Days, from 2-7 p.m. in the meet-
will be Thursday-Saturday, June 23-25. For a complete list of ing room of the fire department, 25540 Royalton Road.
participating houses, please visit www.columbiatwp.us At long last, Berea ARF is finally able to host Help give patients a chance for a brighter future. All blood
an Open House Picnic to officially introduce you types are needed! To schedule an appointment, go to Red-
CrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code “Columbia TWP” or
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP to their new shelter facility! call 1-800-733-2767.
It’s been a tough 2 years for everyone, so
BUDGET HEARING while pandemic restrictions have lifted, they are SEE TRUSTEES ON PAGE 4
gradually re-opening the shelter to the public.
The Columbia Township board of Trustees will hold Please come and help celebrate the new shel-
their 2023 Budget Hearing on Tuesday July 5, 2022 at ter facility at their family-friendly Open House
7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton Picnic on Saturday, June 25, from 12-3 p.m. at J&J Greenhouse
Road, Columbia Station, OH. 10015 E. River Road, in Columbia Twp.
Notice given by: Mandie M. Andrews, Fiscal Officer Bring the whole pack to enjoy the festivities as they em- “We Grow On You”
BARK on the next chapter of their life-saving mission. Well-be-
haved dogs on leashes are welcome. Summer Sale!
Enjoy grilled hot dogs, chips, soft drinks & desserts, tour
the new shelter and explore the 16 beautiful acres. The ARF Last ad of the Season!
merchandise table will be open and there will be a raffle basket
table. A Presentation and dedication is at 1:30 p.m.
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A resident was having a neighborhood dispute over loud
TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 music and she inquired of the Trustees about calling the Sheriff. Washburn and Piper Webber.
Honor Roll: Benjamin Bowling, Christian Dupaski, Julia
Rita Plata gave the Cemetery Report: $600 was received for They looked into it and told her she could call the non-emer- France, Alyssa Hadsell, Madison Hasenstaub, Kaylee Jakubi-
burials and $850 was received for sales of graves. gency number. The Trustees passed a cost of living sin, Ryan Janke, Kylie Lott, Eli Morowitz, Samantha Phan,
The Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, July 14, at increase for Done Rite Lawn Care due to increased expenses, Ethan Rohrer, Jacob Sanders, Lorelei Sikorski, Ethan Valentine
6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. The Board of Zoning Appeals will such as fuel. This is the company that cuts the grass in the two and Brandon Wagner.
meet Monday, June 27, if there is a case; there is nothing right cemeteries and they do an excellent job. Merit Roll: Sydney Bevelacqua, Marco Cirigliano, Dan-
now. At their last meeting, the Board gave a variance for a lot Resolution for Moratorium on Single-Family Homes iel Corrigan, Sophia Crowe, Frederick Goebel, Jackson Gray,
at the end of Forestview on the cul-de-sac. A stipulation of only At the Trustees meeting of June 6, 2022, the Trustees voted to Kody Hall, Nolan Hunt, Angeleana Josefczyk, Lauren Kozlo-
one house on the lot was also added. impose a 24-month moratorium on single family homes effective wski, Brooke Lohrke, Ethan Meier, Colton Schmidt, Megan
Old Business June 10, 2022, to allow time for township officials to improve Simon, John Sprinkle, Justin Tran and Nadia Vives.
The figures for the fire levy have arrived from the Auditor. existing infrastructure of the health and safety of its residents 11th Grade
Thy will be studied and a choice made. The actual levy paper and to develop a Comprehensive Plan. The moratorium will High Honor Roll: Alyssa Beach, Kalista Cook, Sophia
work for the Southwest General Hospital Levy came from the not impact on developments or single-family homes that have a Curley, Anthony Fatica, Mallory Hottell, William Hunt, Ariel
Auditor. It is a l mill renewal levy. The Trustees passed a reso- permit on file up to June 10. It will not impact future commercial Hutchinson, Zackary Kile, Erin Lavinder, Madison McCall,
lution supporting it. development. The Kelsey Pettegrew, Natalie Sikorski, Samuel Skor, Serena
The regular order of business was stopped for the opening Trustees will be sending out surveys to the residents of the Smith, Garrett Szuch and Frank Washburn.
of a bid for the 2022 asphalt paving. Kokosing was the only township to find out how they see Columbia’s growth for the
bid for the asphalt materials. The bid will be sent to the County future. The Trustees are also interested in forming a volunteer SEE CHS HONOR ROLL ON PAGE 5
Engineer before it is awarded. The regular order of business steering committee of 12 residents who will work on compos-
was resumed. ing another Comprehensive Plan. 6757 Center Rd
New Business Committee Reports
The Trustees passed a resolution to raise the Township Cem- Mr. Manning reported that the Southwest General Hospital Valley City
etery Fees effective 7-1-2022. The total fee schedule can be Board will meet June 29. 330-483-1190
seen in the township offices during regular business hours. After Community Input, the meeting was adjourned. The
The Trustees voted to approve the expenditure of $7.391.43 next regular meeting will be on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. in www.gandalfspub.com
for pump testing, pump trouble shooting and repairs to Fire the Town Hall. Sat, June 18, 7:30pm Taco Tuesday
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The Trustees voted to put the Emmons Road resurfacing CHS 4th Quarter Honor/Merit Rolls
project out for bid on June 10; bid opening is on July 5 at 7:15 9th Grade Bellwether Pick from our Taco Menu
p.m. The Trustees voted to put the Nichols Road resurfacing High Honor Roll: Mallory Baker, Kendyll Cochrane, Grant Boys Hard & Soft Shells
project out for bid on June 10; bid opening is on July 5 at 7:15 Johnson, Andrew McKee, Kaitlyn Miller, Sarah Napier, Ramya
p.m. Sun, June 19, 3:00pm Wednesday
Patel, Ethan Plants, Sadie Schulke, Cameron Shackelton, Jus-
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Honor Roll: Joseph Borczuch, George Borling, Nathan
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Call or text: 440-915-0900 High Honor Roll: Cameron Baker, Rachel Bledsoe, Hana- (excluding Guinness) Live Music & Events
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Merit Roll: Luke Goodnough, Jesse Groleau, Maya Haoui, Strongsville Historical Society Yard Sale
Honor Roll: Nikolas Adams, Bethan Basham, Christine Blake Lohrke, Nicholas Stopiak and Taylor Tanner.
Borling, Daylynn Conley, Michael Gallaher, Aidan Gillihan, JVS 9th Grade Strongsville Historical Society, located at 13305 Pearl
Hailey Lash, Ava Paletta, Carter Peabody, Cole Schulke, Chase High Honor Roll: Nathan Matzelle and Evian Meyers. Road, in Strongsville, is having a Yard Sale on June 23-24, on
Willoughby and Taylor Zimmer. Honor Roll: Kirby Herrera and Sandra Miller. the lawns of the Strongsville Historic Village, from 9 a.m.-4
Merit Roll: Kora Anthony, Emily Beck, Michael Chapman, Merit Roll: Evan Toth. p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday.
Sara Frye, Hayden Garrow, Collin Gillihan, Corey Golliday, JVS 10th Grade Items for the sale include: some small furniture, clothing,
Logan Goodnough, Anthony Governale, Jillian Gray, Joseph Honor Roll: Calder Jessen. much household miscellaneous and antiques, tapes & CDs, and
Jarmatcki, Tyler Palmer, Erik Pepsin, Marissa Roberts, Jordan JVS 11th Grade many other treasures - most items have been donated by mem-
Saksa, Cody Sanders, Gwendolyn Schmidt, Emily Surgenor High Honor Roll: Nick Fumich. bers for this sale.
and Cody Tucker. Honor Roll: Andrew Jakubiec and Owen Trujillo. This is a cash only sale with garage sale prices. All proceeds
12th Grade Merit Roll: Antonio DeBlasis and Gavin Seitz. go to the Strongsville Historical Society. There is no entrance
High Honor Roll: Andrew Champagne, Meredith Cher- JVS 12th Grade fee and ample free parking. Call (440) 572-0057 or visit their
venak, Dante Cirigliano, Joshua DeLisle, Madeleine Finton, High Honor Roll: Kaylie James and Maya Trujillo. website at www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org for more in-
Drexton Friscone, Melissa Garibotti, Zachary Geiger, Domi- Honor Roll: Maximus Drumm, Jacob Frank, Ethan Hage- formation.
nic Governale, Abigail Gromen, Zachary Hritz, Chloe Isner, don, Samuel Lupica, Bryan Spaniel and Karly Wells. COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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Brooke Speck, Gabriella Stinson, Kelsey Strieter, Sierra Tolle,
Adrian Vives, Elise Wagner, Jesse West, Caitlin Wilkins, Mad-
elyn Yoder and Gabrielle Zapola.
Honor Roll: Starleen Conley, Jacklynn Gibson, Alyssa
Gonzalez, Savannah Kinder, Jasmine LaCourse, Reece Miller,
Casey Saki, Natalie Smith, Gavin Streeter and Dristen Wells.
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The Rural-Urban Record
Published Bi-Weekly on Monday
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter
Founders 1955
Lee Boise, Publisher & President
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198
Email: [email protected] Christian Unity Church, located at 36353 Capel Rd., in
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com Grafton, is having Vacation Bible School, July 13-17, from
6:30-8:30 p.m. for ages 4-teens. Everyone is welcome to at-
DEADLINE: tend. As a service project, we will be collecting canned foods
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm and other nonperishable food items for a local food bank in
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment’ Grafton during VBS. There will be a fun competition to see
which class brings the most food items! For more information,
Out of Area Subscriptions - $40/year call the church office at (440) 748-1008.
Belden United Methodist Church invites all children from
Hot Meal program PreK to grade 6 to an island adventure - The Quest for God’s Our Lady Queen of Peace
Great Light as Discovery on Adventure Island, a Vacation Bi-
St. Mary, Elyria, located at 320 Middle Avenue, is continu- ble School program. The adventure includes music, science Catholic Church
ing to host their Hot Meal Program on the following Tuesdays: crafts, recreation and memorable Bible stories that will help
June 21 & 28. They are providing a take out meal starting at 4 children know and share the light God shines in the world. The
p.m. until the meals are gone. There is no requirement to take adventure runs from July11-15, from 6:30-8:10 p.m. at Belden Weekend Masses WeekdayMasses
a meal. Meals are distributed at the St. Mary School entrance, UMC, located at 36130 State Rt. 303, in Grafton. For more in- (Church) (Church)
which is located behind the Main Church. formation, call (440) 926-2209 or (330) 725-7847. Registration Sat. 4:30 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs,
begins July 11, at 6 p.m.
Food Pantry North Eaton Baptist Church, at 12109 Grafton Rd., in Sun. 8:30 Fri. 9 a.m.
Grafton, invites kids 4 years old to finishing 6th grade for this & 11 a.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
The St. Martin of Tours Food Pantry is open from 12-2 p.m., year’s Vacation Bible School, July 10-14, from 6-8:30 p.m. At
the second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 1824 Station “Spark Studios” kids will kick their creativity and imagination
Rd., in Valley City (located behind the white house). The pantry into high gear! They will see the beautiful truth that they are ~708 Erie St., Grafton • 440-926-2364~
is open to all. God’s workmanship as they learn to use their talents for God’s
Crafters needed glory. Each night is filled with Bible stories, crafts, snacks, COLUMBIA
games and prizes! The bus will be running in Grafton for those
that need a ride. Families are invited to join us on Thursday, at BAPTIST CHURCH
Crafters needed for LifeSpring Community Church Holiday 7 p.m. for the kid’s performance, food, games and giveaways! “Loving God; Loving Others”
Craft Fair on December 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Valley City. Register for free at MyVBS.org/NEBC to reserve your spot! American Baptist Church
Please call or text (440) 476-1562 or email dianephelps633@ Call (440) 748-2552 for more information.
gmail.com for information and application to participate. 25514 Royalton Road
Summer Crisis appointments 440-236-8206
9:15 a.m.
Sunday School
Relief from the summer heat will soon be available in Lo- for all ages
rain County. LCCAA’s Summer Crisis Program begins July 1, 10:30 a.m.
but residents can begin making appointment for assistance now. Family Worship
The annual program provides eligible households with a Stairlift Access
one-time benefit to assist with electric bills, central air condi- Rev. Phil Betts
Laubenthal -Mercado tioning repairs and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. Christian Unity Church Lakeview Free Will
The primary qualification for the program is a gross annual
LM meet at least one of the following criteria: Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7pm Worship Service 11 AM.
income at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Line
Your are always welcome at
FUNERAL HOME
($48,562.50 for a family of four in 2022).
Baptist Church
36353 Capel Road
Now offering On-site
Residents at that poverty level qualify for help if they also
12025 Durkee Rd., Grafton
Grafton, Ohio
Cremation Services
Pastor Neal Brock
Sunday School 10 AM,
• At least one household member is age 60 or over.
www.christianunitychurch.org
Funeral Home is also
• A household member has a documented medical condition
Sunday Worship Service - 11am
Everyone welcome
Handicap Accessible
worsened by extreme heat.
• Their electric service has been disconnected or they have
Serving Families for over 50 years
38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. • Elyria, Ohio 44035
• They are trying to establish new service.
440-322-4626 • 440-323-1929 received a disconnect notice. Church of Christ Hosanna Lutheran Church
• They are enrolling in PIPP Plus for the first time.
13485 West River Rd.
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am
www.laubenthalmercado.com • They are an existing PIPP customer in default. Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm Columbia Station
Benefits remain at levels expanded during the pandemic. 440-236-8900
Customers of regulated utilities can receive up to $500 in as- Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Family Worship at Noon
211 Forest St., LaGrange
sistance. Customers of unregulated utilities can receive up to 440-355-6872 [email protected]
$800. Eligible clients can also receive up to $500 for central air www.hosannalutheranchurch.com
FUNERAL HOME conditioning repairs.
2089 Columbia Road Residents who have not received an air conditioner from GRAFTON UNITED
Valley City, OH 44280 Cremation • Monuments LCCAA in the last three years can request a unit. The cost of METHODIST CHURCH
330-483-3300 Pre-paid Funerals the unit will be deducted from the amount of assistance they 973 Mechanic St. •Grafton •926-2034
“Answering God’s Call to Grow”
“Understanding When receive. The remainder can be applied to their energy bill if “Answering God’s Call to Grow” 10:00am Worship
Needed Most” 1021 Main St., Grafton needed. 105 West Main St, LaGrange Mission:
440-355-4561
www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com 440-926-2048 Electric box fans will also be distributed. Residents who www.lagrangeumc.org “Putting God’s Word to Work”
Pre-Need Planning Available www.dukefuneralhome.com have received air conditioners in the past three years may be Services at 10am in the Family Life Center Pastor Bob Spaulding
eligible for a fan. Distribution of air conditioners and fans will
be subject to availability.
Appointments are required for this emergency program. All
appointments must be made online and will be conducted over
the phone. Make your appointment by going to our website:
Helping You Plan a Personal Remembrance https://www.lccaa.net/programs/energyservices/summer_cri-
36625 Center Ridge Road | N. Ridgeville | 327-2955 sis_2021.
www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com In person services are being offered for seniors only in part-
nership with the Lorain County Office on Aging (LCOA). An
LCCAA Energy Services employee is stationed at the LCOA
office in Elyria from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Those 60 and over who are not comfortable making an online
appointment may walk in during those hours.
Secure drop boxes are available at both the LCOA office,
at 320 Gateway Blvd. North, in Elyria, and at LCCAA, at 936
Broadway Ave., Lorain, for required documents.
Required documentation includes:
• Income information for all household members 18 years of
age or older for the last 30 days;
• Any member reporting “no income” must complete a no
income form;
• Social Security numbers for all household members;
• Proof of citizenship for all household members;
• Most recent electric and gas bills;
• Proof of medical condition if applicable (documentation
signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse practitioner).
For a complete list of countable income, please visit our
website. The program will run through Sept. 30 this year.
Additional information may be required. Please visit www.
lccaa.net or call (440) 245-1870 during business hours if you
have questions.
RURAL-URBAN RECORD, June 20, 2022 Page 7
Election Day Workers
Needed For 2022
August Primary Election, Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The Lorain County Board of Elections is accepting applications for Election Day Workers -
Precinct Election Officials. This is an important and exciting way to participate in democracy.
Poll workers receive compensation for their time.
EARN CASH FOR WORKING ELECTION DAY
Who can be a Precinct Election Official?
• You must be registered to vote in Lorain County
• You must be able to read and write English.
• You must not be a candidate or a close relative of a candidate
whose name appears on the ballot.
• You must not have been convicted of a felony.
How to become a Precinct Election Official:
• Apply online at www.VoteLorainCountyOhio.gov
Click on PEO/Poll Worker
• Attend a training class prior to the election.
You are paid for attending the class.
• Must pass hands-on assessment
What a Precinct Election Official does:
• Reports to work at the polling place before the polls open on
Election Day (5:30 a.m.).
• Prepares the polling place for voting.
• Verifies that voters are registered in the precinct.
• Assists voters in the voting process.
• Maintains order at the polls.
• Closes polling location when polls close (7:30 p.m.) and remains
until all closing procedures have been completed
For Further Information Contact:
Lorain County Board of Elections
1985 North Ridge Rd, East
Lorain, OH 44055
www.VoteLorainCountyOhio.gov
Contact Mary at
(440) 326-5906
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LaGrange News www.rural-urbanrecord.com
[email protected] West Point graduate Lions Gun Raffle
LaGrange Lions Club The LaGrange Lions will be holding their 7th annual Gun
Cadet Phillip N.
75 Anniversary Celebration Miranda, son of Jo- Raffle on September 10, from 12-5 p.m. at Lions Park, 240
th
Glendale St., in LaGrange. There will be twelve new weap-
The LaGrange Lions Club will be having a 75 Anniversa- seph & Lesley Mi- ons to be raffled. Food will be provided and beverages will be
th
randa of LaGrange,
ry Celebration on July 23, 2022, from 1-5 p.m. at Lions Park, graduated from the available for purchase. There will also be cash door prizes and
located at 240 Glendale St., in LaGrange. There will be inflat- US Military Acad- additional raffles: a 50/50, meat, sports equipment, a trivia con-
ables (weather permitting), a rock wall for climbing, face paint- emy on Saturday, test and more.
ing, a cornhole tournament, live entertainment courtesy of Jim May 21, with a BS Tickets are $20 each or 6 tickets for $100 (all 6 tickets must
Gill, touch a truck, cupcake game, a 50/50 raffle, beer tent and in English degree. be in the same name). A ticket is required for each person in at-
food. This is a free event open to the public. Feel free to bring Miranda was homes- tendance. Winners need not be present to win guns. This event
your lawn chair. The Lions will be accepting donations of kids chooled through 12th will be held outside only and safety requirements will be main-
summer pj’s (ages infant to 14 years old), any sizes, for dona- grade and graduat- tained as directed by Lorain County’s COVID status at that
tion to Blessing House. Come join the Lions as they celebrate ed in 2017. He was time. In the event that the Lions are unable to hold this raffle as
75 years of helping their community. commissioned as a planned, the winning tickets will be drawn live on Facebook on
Social walking hour at Second Lieutenant in Sept. 10 at noon.
the US Army within
Penfield Recreational Park the Field Artillery Penfield Twp. Trustees
Get your steps in at Summer Steps every Tuesday at 6 p.m., branch and will re-
port to Ft. Drum, NY,
through September 27, at Penfield Recreational Park, located at for his first assign-
40756 State Route 18, in Penfield Township. Meet at the pavil- ment.
ion closest to the road. Summer Steps is a free way to get mov- The mission of The May 17, 2022 regular meeting of the Penfield Township
ing all summer long, presented by the Keystone Empowers You the US Military Cadet Phillip N. Miranda Trustees was called to order at 7:30 p.m. All officers were pres-
(KEY) collaborative. Every other week, local health profes- Academy is to educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets so ent and five guests attended the meeting.
sionals and community leaders will share healthy living tips or that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character com- A motion passed to approve Vouchers #13845-13855 and
community updates before the walk begins. Participants earn mitted to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a Purchase Order #37-39-2022, as well as Resolution #22-006
a free produce bag after attending 10 walks. No membership or career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an approving a Then & Now Purchase Order for $47,165 for the
registration is required and all ages and abilities are invited to officer in the United States Army. Congratulations! purchase of a new pickup truck and Resolution #22-007 ap-
join. You are welcome to come to Summer Steps whenever you proving the use of ARPA funds for fencing. The 4/19 & 5/3
have time in your schedule; a weekly commitment is not nec- Friends of the Metro Parks Sale minutes were approved with the correction of MG Enterpris-
essary. Penfield Recreational Park has a paved trail, hydration es by Trustee Flynn, seconded by Chairman Johnson; Trustee
station and other amenities. For more information on KEY, or Conrad abstained from the minute’s approval.
to check for inclement weather cancellations, visit Facebook. The Friends of the Metro Parks is having an Indoor Garage Fiscal Officer Denes read the correspondence, which includ-
com/KeystoneEmpowersYou. Sale on Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Carlisle ed an email from Mark Cunningham of the LCTA regarding
Visitor Center, located at 12882 Diagonal Road, in LaGrange. ethics training proposed by LaGrange Trustee Canfield, a state-
One Stop Shopping In Quality! A final clearance sale will be held on Sunday, July 31, from 10 ment from John Deere for the replacement tractor and a check
received from Fligner’s for the LCTA Directory. Check was
HOURS: Closed Sun. & Mon. a.m.-noon., where you buy a $5 bag from them and fill it! given to Trustees to take to LCTA meeting for Dick Heideck-
Tue.-Wed. 1-5; Thur.-Sat. 10-5 They are looking for donations for the sale. Drop-off dates
16901 St. Rt. 58, Oberlin, OH 44074 for items are: Sunday, July 24, 1-4 p.m.; Monday, July 25, 1-7 er. Denes reported that she’d called the LC Sheriff’s office to
report an abandoned vehicle at the roadside park and met with
Used Work Pants and Jeans 5 p.m.; and Thursday, July 28, 4-7 p.m. Deputy Sprouse regarding an animals at large complaint. Denes
$
Donate your unwanted household items: kitchen items,
Large Selection of Work Boot products linens, home decor, holiday decorations, books, movies, arts questioned follow-up on a potential water leak which result-
ed in a monthly usage invoice for $177.79. Denes forwarded a
00
Clearance $ 60 & up & crafts items, framed artwork, sports equipment, tools, baby W-9 for completion by Superior Fence to Trustee Flynn.
items, toys, board games, puzzles and jewelry. Please, no cloth-
Zoning Inspector Brett Linden reported that he received a
on all clothing, hats, gloves ing, shoes, electronics, large furniture, artificial Christmas trees call from the general contractor for Landers and they have se-
and socks! or broken or dirty items. Tax-deductible receipts available for cured a builder. Linden received an incomplete plan for a com-
with FREE your donations. mercial parking lot from Stefanie Denholm of 43244 St. Rt. 18,
New arrival of BOOT OIL All proceeds benefit Friends of the Metro Parks in Lorain
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Mason Mescan, Jace Nassar, Isabella Newton, Grant Ondre- Alina Jones, Nikhil Juturu, Ira Lavinder, Kayla Longbottom, Music Makers - Mondays, June 27, from 6:15-6:45 p.m. or
jko, Joseph Patituce, Anthony Pizzuli, Rohina Pokhrel, Reece Makayla Newton, Sarah Pettegrew, Mackenzie Phlegar, Isabel- Tuesdays, June 21 & 28, from 10-10:30 a.m. North Ridgeville
Schindler, Rylee Schindler, Helaina Sears, Lila Seggie, Miran- la Rosian, Graham Ross, Ruby Sikorski, Carsen Ver and Jack Branch. A musical story time for families with children of all
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Tales for Tykes Story Time - Mondays, June 27, from
Louis Henry, Ava Lane, Peyton Liedtke, Stephanie Maurer, ica, Dylan Fisher, Gianna Fonseca, Sadie Harris, Brayden Ho- 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the North Ridgeville Branch; Tuesdays,
Liam McJahnke, Chase Mester, Mason Monschien, Ayden locker, Madeline LaPorta, Haley Maurer, Logan Menge, Max June 21 & 28, from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Columbia Branch;
Pontikos, Hayden Shouldis, Isabella Sikula and Ezri Sliter. Myers, Annabella Naticchioni, Clifford Nichols, Jasmine Razo, Thursdays, June 23 & 30, from 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the North
6th Grade Naziya Reid, Logan Rundle, Trayver Webber and Leeland Zei-
High Honor Roll: Claire Bodo, Mason Chervenak, Tyler ger. Ridgeville Branch. Stories, movement and rhymes for active
Helwig, Jessica Jacobs, Sophia Jeffers, Sophia Juliani, Lillie 8th Grade walkers through 3 year olds with their caregivers. Preregistra-
tion required.
Keirn, Alexander Kihorany, Natalie Miller, Lance Murray, Ad- High Honor Roll: Joshua Bodo, Youstina Hanna, Nadia Yoga Story Time in the Woods - Tuesday, June 21, at 10:30
dison Roberts, Noah Scharf, Kenzie Shackelton, Patrick So- Hritz, Ava Hunt, Alexis Miller, Claire Ondrejko and Ethan Wil- a.m. Every Child’s Playground in Avon. Celebrate the Summer
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Honor Roll: Grace Anderson, Reagan Blaine, Thom- Honor Roll: Sam Andrews, Marissa Barlow, Kylie Cook,
as Borling, Jacob Burgett, Isabella Butscher, Troy Cavadas, Nicole Corrigan, Chasity Curtis, Cailyn Demagall, Domenic permitting. Sponsored by Cultivate Yoga and the Avon Parks
and Recreation Department.
Macy Collins, Jersey Coyne, Joshua Fragapane, Cowin Good, Demagall, Piper Erman, Keagan Evans, Christina France, Al- Little Learners - Tuesdays, June 21 & 28, from 10:45-11:15
Athanasius Hanna, Kolton Higgs, Ava Hopp, Gemma Huston, yssa Goebel, Audrey Goebel, Julia Hrebin, Olivia Meier, Ava a.m. at the North Ridgeville Branch; Tuesdays, June 21 & 28,
Bella Janke, Grace Jeffers, Mackenzie Kovachy, Benjamin Mescan, Isabella Mester, Ethan Murray, Zoe Napier, Jake Skor, from 10:45- 11:15 a.m. at the Columbia Branch. Caregivers
Prudhoe-Fox, Izabella Rose, Lilly Schwerman, Gabrielle Shie, Matilda Smith, Andrew Sorensen, Talullah Taylor, Khrystyna with 4 and 5 year olds nurture their love of reading through
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Merit Roll: Wyatt Arnold, Owen Basham, Ryan Carter, Julia Willoughby and Paige Zimmer.
Reading to the Rescues - Tuesdays, from12:30-2:30 p.m.
Tanner Cochrane, Brody Evans, Kasen Gliha, Wesley Harrold, Merit Roll: Gianna Berardi, Alyssa Cassida, Arwyn DeW- June 21-August 9. Berea Animal Rescue, 10015 W. River
Joseph Hartness, Avery Horvat, Gracie Isenhour, Evan Joreski, erth, Madelyn Egli, Avery Goodman, Richard Hadsell, Isabella Road in Columbia Station. Children can register for a specific
Ariel Klimchuk, Mirrabelle Prudence–Kristoff, Alexis Master- Herhuth, Alyssa Keener, Jordan McCarty, Kendyll Peabody, 30-minute time slot to sit and read to the cats sheltered at the
son, Louis Mizner, Brayden Orear, Jack Remy, Eli Rodriguez, Riley Pfeil and James Stofey. Berea Animal Rescue. This provides the cats with socialization
Alyssa Romine and Lillian Wilson. and enrichment while giving children an opportunity to build
7th Grade
High Honor Roll: Alex Andrews, John Bodo, Manya Mitta their reading confidence and fluency. Register by calling or vis-
and Audrey Nixon. iting the Columbia Branch at 13824 W. River Rd. North, (440)
236-8751.
Honor Roll: Karlie Arcuri, Kyle Arcuri, Caden Aulisio, Ma-
son Bledsoe, Ava Boetticher, Ryan Borczuch, Zachary Cleav- SEE LPLS ON PAGE 18
enger, Carrera Cordero, Colton Cusano, Chase Dennison, Liam
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TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 two weeks.Flynn reported that the new 2022 Chevy 2500 pick- Fritz seeks loving home
up was received. There is no signature on lease agreement from
and will schedule a meeting for clarification. Linden prepared Leasing company. FO Denes will add to insurance policy with
a building permit for the township fence installation for signa- Penfield Township listed as named insured and Fleet One as the tered, vaccinated and micro-
ture. Linden discussed the variances requested by SAC - The Lessor. Flynn reported fence installation will begin on 5/18. chipped. Fritz is an adorable
land is owned by MG Enterprises and is comprised of 4 parcels. Bill Albrecht, Bob Storms and the three Trustees tore down the little guy, mostly black with
MG will seek consolidation of parcels. A meeting will be set up old wooden fence and will dispose of it on dumpster day. Fly- a white blaze on his chest.
with the Zoning Commission to review plot plan, etc. A Zoning nn will pursue Certificate of Liability with property endorse- He was rescued from being
Certificate would be contingent upon consolidation of parcels. ment from Melissa Greller, president of Keystone Hot Stove. an Amish farm dog. He’s
The Zoning Commission will send the Trustees their recom- Denes questioned if abuse of Portable units was responsible for super sweet, but young kids
mendation. Linden recommended a public work session with the additional maintenance cost increase from P & J. Trustee make him nervous. He’s very
ZC and Trustees to discuss applicable policies and procedures. Conrad will follow up with a call to them. Assistant Fire Chief friendly and would do best
ZC Chair Clark Lubaski will schedule this meeting. Zoning Bill Brown resigned from the department. Flynn will be part in a nice quiet home, possi-
Secretary Amy Smith will be requested to attend meeting to of interview team to select his replacement. Flynn will procure bly with no kids. His favorite
record minutes and attendance. quotes for catering the LCTA meeting to be held at Penfield thing to do is lay outside in
Recreation Board Vice-Chair Tom Seman reported that The- Township in September from Bread & Brew, Spencer Twist & the sunshine. If you would
resa Seman and Amy Smith are resigning from the Board. FO Wright’s Catering. like to meet Fritz, contact
Denes advised that written notice of resignation should be sent Chairman Johnson purchased four culvert marking signs. Micci with Safe Harbor An-
to the Trustees. Seman proposed Debbie Ince as a new Recre- Johnson met with Brad from Crest Fence, who will prepare a Fritz imal Rescue through their
ation Board member. Trustee Conrad made a motion, seconded quote for all necessary fencing repair and replacement in the Fritz is a 6-year old male, website: SafeHarborAnimal-
by Trustee Flynn to appoint Ince to the Board. Seman advised Township. Johnson received a request to move a cemetery Jack Russell Terrier mix. He Rescue.org.
that he believed some of the trash carts provided by Rumpke headstone. Johnson reported that Pinnacle will be at the Cem- weighs 12 lbs. and is neu-
are missing. He will inventory same. Seman reported that the etery on May 27 to repair headstones and will need stone &
Recreation Board will be matching the Township’s contribution plywood on hand. Johnson questioned who would be available LCCAA Seeking Sponsors
to the new playground equipment. The Board’s next meeting to work dumpster day. Trustee Flynn, yes; Trustee Conrad,
will be June 8 at the Rec Park Concession stand. maybe; Zoning Inspector Linden, no has schedule conflict; for Wine Tasting Event
Zoning Commission member Jerry Rathwell and resident Bob & Will Gordon, maybe; Bill Kies, yes. Johnson will check
Scott Hopkins had no questions or comments. with Bill Albrecht & Bob Storms. Discussion was held about Lorain County Community Action Agency invites area
Trustee Conrad reported that two ditch projects have been the possibility of contracting to have the Cemetery mowed & businesses and organizations to be part of more than 20,000
funded. The Curtis/Gott ditch project will be funded with over trimmed for 2023. Trustee Flynn reported on a conversation he success stories by sponsoring the agency’s upcoming Wine
$400,000 of ARPA funds from the County. The joint LaGrange/ had with Wellington Trustee Fred Pitts regarding contracting Tasting event.
Penfield ditch project will be funded by the Community Grant, with the group of Townships that have the proper equipment to The annual event is set for September 29, from 5-7 p.m.
and the LC Engineer’s project for a culvert on Indian Hollow clean Township ditches. Flynn will pursue a bid. at the Sunset Terrace of Lakeview Park, in Lorain. In addition
Rd. will be funded by SWAC District funds. Conrad contracted At 8:48 p.m. Trustee Conrad made a motion, seconded by to a variety of wines for tasting, visitors can learn more about
Canon & MTC regarding weed-eating in the Township. Neither Trustee Flynn, to discuss the potential employment of a town- LCCAA programs and enjoy great door prizes.
is taking on new work at this time. The use of weed inhibiter ship employee. At 9:08 p.m. Chairman Johnson declared the “Each sponsorship and contribution directly helps someone
was discussed. Scott Hopkins is interested in serving on the meeting back in regular session. With no additional business to striving to overcome the serious issues that poverty brings to so
BZA Board and will be interviewed by the Trustees. Conrad discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. many people in our county,” said LCCAA President and CEO
spoke with Eileen Colan regarding the Little Free Pantry and Jackie Boehnlein. “We serve more than 20,000 individuals
wishes to proceed with same. Conrad is pursuing a quote from Ice Cream Social
Banks Manufacturing to sand-blast and paint the floor of the each year.”
salt truck dump box. Conrad reported that Joe Grieve will Sponsorships are available at a variety of levels, with bene-
speak at the Memorial Day Observance and will forward his The Lorain County His- in Elyria, for an afternoon of fits including free tickets and more. Interested sponsors should
bio to FO Denes for inclusion in the program. He advised that torical Society invites all live music, fun family activ- contact Boehnlein’s Executive Assistant, Barbara Nicholls, at
Father Ed Suszynski, Jr. of Our Lady Help of Christians will to their annual Ice Cream ities, tours of the museum, (440) 204-3178 or [email protected].
provide the invocation & benediction. Social on Sunday, July 10, antique cars and of course,
Trustee Flynn reported that he spoke with Rush Johnson of from 1- 4 p.m. Come to The pie and cake with delicious
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New law requires flashing lights Herrick Memorial Library
Read with Putter - Putter, our friendly therapy dog, visits
on Amish buggies the Herrick Memorial Library from 3:15-4:30 p.m. each Thurs- Summer is here! It’s hard to believe the 2021-22 school year
Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill recently that requires day to listen to your child read. This is a wonderful way for is over. It was great to be back ‘in-person’ this school year and
we are thankful for our wonderful students, staff and families.
children to practice their reading skills as Putter listens to the
Amish buggies and other animal-drawn vehicles to display a stories. Please call the library at (440) 647-2120 to sign up your Congratulations to the Wellington High School Class of
yellow flashing light while driving on public streets at all times. child for a 15-minute time slot to read to Putter. 2022. We wish our graduates the very best for the future. The
House Bill 30 is intended to reduce the crashes between Children’s Summer Reading Club: Oceans of Possibilities world is yours Class of 2022. You will always be Dukes and are
Amish buggies and motorized vehicles. A statewide Amish - June 1 to July 30. All children, birth to 11-years, can join the welcome to come back and visit anytime.
travel study found there were 723 buggy crashes between 2009 library’s reading club by registering in the Children’s Room. We also celebrate our retirees and say ‘thank you’ for your
and 2019. There were 17 fatalities. A large percentage of the service and dedication to our Wellington families and commu-
crashes with buggies happened while passing.There were 120 Once registered, pick up a reading log and track the time you nity. Congratulations Cindy Kodosky (29 years teaching), Amy
crashes with buggies in 2020, largely happening during the day. spend reading books checked out from the Herrick Memorial Bogan (27 years teaching) and Ann Petersen (17 years teach-
The new law requires buggies to have a light mounted on Library. Earn a paperback book of your choice for every five ing).
the top-most portion of the vehicle’s rear. It must be visible days you spend reading. Reminder for students/families: we have a number of sum-
from the sides and lit at all hours. Tweens Summer Reading Club: Oceans of Possibilities - mer offerings for our students to stay engaged. Wellington High
Wellington Class of 1977 Challenge June 1 to July 30. All Tweens, ages 12-17, can join the library’s School Summer School runs July 11-28 and transportation is
reading club by registering at the front desk. Check out the
books and read them. They’ll fill out an entry for each book available. For more information, call (440) 647-3734.
Dan LaMacchia is challenging fellow classmates to donate that you read and enter you into the summer prize drawing. McCormick Middle School is offering a Summer Enrich-
to the Archibald Willard Mural fund to preserve the second of Drawing will take place on August 1. ment Camp from July 11 to August 4. It’s free to attend and
three murals. If the class together can match his $5,000 do- Adult Summer Reading: Oceans of Possibilities - June meals are provided. Transportation is available for families
nation, he will donate an additional $5,000 to the fund. The 1-July 30. All adults, ages 18+, can participate in the adult who live outside the 2-mile radius. For more information, call
challenge match ends on July 4, 2022. You can donate by using summer reading program. They’ll register you at the front desk (440) 647-2342.
the red PayPal button on the website or make your check out and fill out a ticket when you check out books, audio books, Westwood Summer Warriors Program also runs from July
to Spirit of ’76 Museum and mail to: Spirit of ’76 Museum, 11 to August 4. Free lunch is provided to all students who at-
PO Box 76, Wellington, Oh 44090. Please put Class of 1977 magazines or digital reading materials. On August 1, They’ll tend and transportation is available for families who live out-
in the memo. draw one ticket for our prize. side the 2-mile radius. To register, go to https://forms.gle/zPw-
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Teen Scavenger Hunt - June 1-25. Register and pick up
Summer Theater Camp your scavenger hunt packet. Can you find where the pictures Boys and Girls Club will be supporting summer care from 8
were taken? Walk around Wellington to find them. Turn in your a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Boys and Girls Club
The Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts, in con- answers by June 25. Prizes will be award to three people with at (440) 227-0110 or go to http://www.bgcloraincounty.org.
junction with the Wellington Exempted Village Schools, is ex- the most correct answers. Reminder for WHS students to downland the Kindland app
cited to announce its first Summer Theater Camp for children Coding Camp - Tuesdays, June 14 to August 5. Tweens, and complete acts of kindness this summer. #BeWELLington
ages 7-11. The two-week camp runs Monday-Friday, July 11- ages 12-16, will learn how to code Ozobots with color codes I hope you all have a wonderful, safe and relaxing summer
22, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and OzoBlockly programming language. Learn about logic, break. Save the Date for our Back to School Bash, Aug.13.
Camp will conclude with a single performance of “The programming elements, structure and robotics. Registration is See you back in class August 29. GO DUKES!
Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Fairy Tales” on a must as space is limited to 10 people. Edward Weber, Superintendent, Wellington Exempted Vil-
July 22, at 7 p.m. in the Lindley Center, 627 N Main St., Wel- Shipwrecks & Archaeology - Thursday, June 23, at 6 p.m. lage Schools
lington. Christopher Gillcrist, Executive Director of the National Mu- Office: (440) 647-4286
Participants do not need to be a resident/student of the Wel- Email: [email protected]
lington Exempted Village Schools. Tuition is $375 per student seum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio, discusses the archae- Web: www.wellingtonvillageschools.org
ology, research, discovery, investigation and finally analysis
(funding is available). Completed applications and tuition are
due no later than June 28. Spots are limited to 30 students. All & publication of shipwrecks of Lake Erie and the other Great Smith Road Closure
applicants will be notified of their status by July 1 via email. Lakes. Slides of Lake Erie shipwrecks will be used to highlight The Lorain County Engineer’s Highway department will be
Completed applications will be accepted on a first-received ba- each step of the process. closing Smith Road (between SR 301 and Foster Road) for a
sis. Herrick Memorial Library is located at 101 Willard Memo- bridge replacement.
For more information, or to register, go to tinyurl.com/2n- rial Square, in Wellington.Phone: (440) 647-2120.
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10:30 a.m. - Pet Parade and Pet Tricks
Sponsored By: Bartish Family Farm & Landscapes
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vitalant Bloodmobile
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Car Show
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JUNE 23-25, 2022
2022 Columbia Homecoming Festival June 23- 25 2022
Columbia Township Park ColumbiaHomecoming.com
25540 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Presented by The Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Music • Parades • Fireworks • Concessions • Games
Bands • Inflatables • Contests & More!
Opening Day- Thursday, June 23, 2022 - Festival hours: 5 – 10 p.m.
6:30 pm Parade Line-Up (Walkers at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton & Vehicles at
Columbia Service Garage/Cemetery)
7:00 pm Grand Parade (Rain Date: Friday, June 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.) Featuring GREAT Local Bands!!
7:30 pm National Anthem – Sung By: Clayton Brothers Band Including...
7:30-10:00 pm Car Cruise-In Clayton Brothers, Buckshot, &
7:35 pm Opening Ceremony – Stage The Breakfast Club
8:00-10:00 pm Clayton Brothers Band FREE MOVIE
Friday, June 24, 2022- Festival hours: 5 - 11 p.m. in the park
7:00-9:00 pm Balloon Sculpturer FRIDAY NIGHT!
7:00-11:00 pm Buckshot Band
9:30 pm Movie in the Park: Clifford – Pavilion F (Behind the Library) – Hosted by
ClearView Church Sponsor: Southwest General Health Center
Saturday, June 25, 2022- Festival hours: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. – KID’S DAY
All Day Fire Department Safety House Demonstration
All Day DARE Car on Display
2:00 -5:00 pm School Bus on Display
2:00 pm Pet Parade - Stage
2:30 pm KID’S GAMES (12 & under) – Stage
4:00 pm Jungle Bob Animal Show – Stage
5:00 pm Cornhole Competition – Tennis Courts
4:00-7:00 pm Face Painter
5:00-8:00 pm Balloon Sculpturer & Magician
6:00-10:00 pm The Breakfast Club Band
10:00 pm Raffle Drawings
10:15 pm FIREWORKS! Sponsored by: VFW Post 9340
(Rain Date: Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 10:00 p.m.)
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2022 Columbia
Homecoming Festival
JUNE 23-25, 2022
Columbia Township Park | 25540 Royalton Road | Columbia Station
The 70th Columbia Homecoming Festival, presented by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce,
will be opening Thursday, June 23rd. Admission and parking are FREE. Make sure that you bring
lawn chairs and blankets for all of the free concerts and movie in the park this weekend!
This year we will also have inflatables!
To kick off the weekend full of festivities, the parade will be on Thursday, June 23rd at 7pm.
Afterwards, we’ll have Opening Ceremony with parade winners and Citizen of the Year
announced!
Friday we’ll have a Movie in the Park for the kids and we will have
Buckshot Band on the main stage!
Saturday is “Kid’s Day!” There will be a variety of FREE games for the kids! We’ll also have a
balloon sculpterer, face painting, Jungle Bob and a Pet Parade. The Columbia VFW
Post 9340 will host a beer garden and the Fire Department will have a fire safety demonstration.
Saturday night will be packed full of entertainment and rides!
FIREWORKS will follow the amazing entertainment on stage Saturday night.
More information can be found on our website at www.columbiahomecoming.com.
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Columbia Community Foundation Angelo Costanzo Craig & Valerie Templeton Jean & Chuck Yonts Martin Belfi
Columbia Station Eagles FOE 4003 Barb Cunningham Dave Stankiewicz Jeff Trammell Michael & Jill Waugh
Columbia United Methodist Preschool Barbara Briggs Dennis & Rhonda Carson Jeffrey & Sanrda Kinsley Mike & Lori White
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WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Truenorth Patriotic Concert Cedarville University Dean’s List
Become an Ohio TrueNorth Cultural Arts will present a Patriotic Concert on The following students were named to the Dean’s Honor
Certified Volunteer Naturalist Saturday, June 25. The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Or- List at Cedarville University for spring 2022. This recognition
chestra, under the direction of Richard Fortney, will present
requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the se-
The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program seeks their annual Patriotic Concert on at 7 p.m. at Bay United Meth- mester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Local students
to train nature-loving citizens who wish to learn more about odist Church, located at 29931 Lake Road, in Bay Village. The on the Dean’s List are: David Abraham of Elyria, Joanna Lauer
nature and volunteer in their community. Receive classroom Concert will be inside in the sanctuary. The Concert is open to of LaGrange, Joshua Mundell of N. Ridgeville, Chukwuebuka
and field-based instruction on topics such as wildlife, insects, all, there will be a love offering to help offset costs. Ojukwu and Chukwuemelie Ojukwu of LaGrange, Autumn
A special tribute will take place for our Armed Services ask-
wetlands, ecology, geology, nature interpretation and more, all ing all who have served to stand and be recognized. The concert Riddle of Wellington and Stephen Vinczi of Elyria.
taught by state and local experts. The program, offered by OSU Congratulations!
Extension, in partnership with Medina County Parks, aims to will recognize the men, woman and family of the armed ser-
evening will serve as a time of reflection and hope, celebrating Park District & Non-profit selected to
build a core of knowledgeable volunteers to educate the public vices, our local police and fire men/woman, and our scouts. The
and promote awareness and citizen stewardship of Ohio’s nat-
ural resources. the past, praying for our future, as we celebrate our freedom. manage historic “Farm in the City”
This intensive training will be held on Wednesdays begin- The 40+ musicians will perform patriotic favorites such as
ning July 27 through October. Classes run from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 America the Beautiful, Battle Hymn of the Republic, When the
p.m. at various Medina County Park locations. Deadline to Saints Go Marching In, Stars and Stripes Forever, and God
register is July 5, 2022. Cost is $250 per person and includes Bless America.
This annual Patriotic Concert brings together favorite
12 days of classes, training materials, snacks and tools. After American songs and hymns that reach into the soul, stirring
training is complete, participants are encouraged to apply to
be volunteers for Medina County Parks, or other organizations the hearts of its listeners. The lyrics are the words that stay
supporting environmental missions, to put their new knowl- with us, the music that leaves us humming, the thoughts that
lifts us, and the inspiration that we seek … truly celebrating the
edge to use in the community.
For more information, visit go.osu.edu/ocvn, email kulhan- spirit of America in a truly remarkable way, as we prepare for
[email protected] or call the OSU Extension Office at (330) 725- Independence Day.
4911.
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Special Pricing ends June 30, 2022 For a number of years, sheep could be seen grazing on a
nearly 17-acre sanctuary in the midst of a heavily-developed
commercial area along Route 18, next door to Medina Hospital
While They Last! For Men and just outside the Medina city limits. Last fall, when the
estate hosted an auction on the property, speculation swirled
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This unique property, which consists of three houses (most
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Variety of Colors Black or Beige may be available. buildings, was owned by Mr. Edson J. Brown and Mr. Ross
M. Trump, both prominent antique dealers. It was Brown’s and
$ 49 $ 49 $ 50 Trump’s wishes that their Medina Township property be pre-
served as a working farm for cultural, educational and aesthetic
purposes; as a green gateway to the city of Medina and a way
to balance encroaching commercial development; as a museum
SAVE and historical site; and as a community space that inspires fu-
ture generations.
$ 15 Elizabeth M. Bux, Attorney for the estate, commented, “We
are delighted to be working with the Medina County Park Dis-
trict and Friends of Medina County Parks, Inc. on this proj-
ect. Mr. Brown and Mr. Trump would be very pleased with the
plans for their beloved farm and with the enormous benefit that
it will provide to the community.”
Upon Brown’s and Trump’s passing, a committee was ap-
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of Medina County Parks, Inc. (Friends) and Medina County
Other Colors may be available Other colors available Park District (MCPD) submitted a proposal in February. Upon
reviewing a handful of proposals submitted by other pre-se-
lected applicants, the committee chose Friends to hold the title
to the property and manage estate-provided funds for its long-
$
SAVE 10 - 20 SAVE 15 term care, with MCPD acting as the property manager. Much
$
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of the grounds are protected by a conservation easement held
by Western Reserve Land Conservancy. MCPD was the natural
choice to manage the land, permit public access and offer activ-
ities and experiences consistent with local history.
The property is located along a busy state route in an area
of great interest to MCPD. Opportunities to protect land and
form pedestrian/greenway connections in the eastern part of
the county will become increasingly challenging in the coming
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MCPD has a number of exciting capital projects planned - from
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entrance with an accessible-to-all trail and more. In addition,
Your Online Footwear 20 years ago, Ted and Willette Chandler donated 100 acres to
the park district off East Smith Road. The Chandlers’ donation
Assessment Begins at agreement prohibits development on the property for 75 years
www.januzzi.com - with one exception: construction of a bike trail. MCPD was
recently awarded a $500,000 Clean Ohio Fund trail grant that
will enable the district to build the “Lake Medina Greenway”
from Smith Road to Lake Medina via an easement with Summa
Hospital. This property will become part of a greater network
of public spaces managed by MCPD.
MCPD will update its master plan for Lake Medina this
year to include all of these new opportunities, including the
farm property. That site will not be a typical park/nature cen-
ter that is open daily to the general public. Entry would be by
invitation only for special events, programs, meetings, work-
shops and tours. Friends and MCPD are developing partnership
Providers of Comfort • Support • Stability agreements with a number of local non-profit organizations to
Since 1926 discuss uses of the buildings as well as the grounds. The Me-
dina County Historical Society, Feeding Medina County, the
207 North Leavitt Rd., Amherst Medina County ADAMH Board, Hope Recovery Community
Across from Drug Mart on RT 58 and Cathy’s House are among them. Through this unique gath-
ering of partners befitting this unique opportunity, Brown’s and
Trump’s wishes and vision for the property can be achieved.
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - 440-984-7463, Option 3
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[email protected] would like to work on with us, bring it or start something new! tacular aquatic world. There will be a limited number of virtual
Mason Jar Herbal Garden - Thursday, June 23, at 6:30 registrations for those who want to join from home, call (440)
Memorial Day Thank you p.m. Columbia Branch.Learn how to create your own herb gar- 327-8326 for more information. Preregistration required.
den out of mason jars! Herbs featured will be ideal for grilling.
Shred Day - Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m.-noon.North
Volunteers made a short task of decorating veterans’ graves Preregistration required. Ridgeville Branch. Each household may bring up to five stan-
at Butternut Ridge Cemetery and Eaton Township Veterans Story Stroll - Friday, June 24, from 10-11 a.m. at Kipton dard size copier paper boxes or five grocery size bags of doc-
Memorial Committee thanks to your much needed help. Community Park, 57 Rosa St. in Oberlin. Stroll along with us uments. Staples are fine, but no paper clips, binder clips, bind-
The committee also thanks those who participated in our for a unique story time. Walks will follow a paved path and ers, spiral bound notebooks, other metal objects, batteries, or
Memorial Day Service, whose participation makes for a rever- total distance walked will not exceed ½ mile. Weather permit- electronics. This free event is provided by the Lorain County
ent and beautiful service. Thank you Pastor Lee Anderson, The ting. Library staff will be on site by 9:50 a.m. Preregistration Solid Waste Management District. The event may end early if
Anderson Family Singers, bagpiper Patrick Coleman, trum- required. the truck is full.
peter Daniel Heuler, Boy Scout Troop #111, North Ridgeville Story Time in the Woods - Fridays, June 24, from 10:30-11 Selling Your Stuff Online - Saturday, June 25, at 2 p.m.
VFW Post #9871 Honor Guard and American Legion Post a.m. Every Child’s Playground 36265 Detroit Road in Avon. Columbia Branch. Learn how to sell your used items for cash
#717 and its Commander John Prajzner for your dedication and Music, movement activities and play will accompany nature using different websites and mobile platforms. Preregistration
commitment to honor the interred veterans. themed stories. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket. required.
This year, we were honored to have the local chapter of Blue Weather permitting. Teddy Bear Picnic - Wednesday, June 29, from 2-3 p.m. at
Star Mothers participate and to guest speak of their duties as Greater Cleveland Aquarium Virtual Program: Oceans the North Ridgeville Branch. Enjoy stories, music, and a teddy
parents of active duty service members and the reason to sup- of Possibilities - Friday, June 24, from 2-3 p.m. Columbia bear themed snack during this outdoor story time picnic. Dress
port our troops. Branch & North Ridgeville Branch. Visit the library to join the for the weather and bring a blanket. In case of inclement weath-
We also thank Amanda Evans of Amanda Rashele Photogra- in person watch party as we connect virtually to an Aquarium er, we will move the fun indoors. For families with children of
phy for taking photographs of our service. Educator from the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. See sharks, all ages. Preregistration required.
The cemetery looked very beautiful for the service thanks stingrays and other sea creatures and learn all about the spec-
to the hard work of Sexton Kurt Durkee and Eaton Township’s
Road Crew Adam Wilson, Rick Ingram and Paul Lindenberg,
Jr., whose job was challenging due to weather and half the crew
out with Covid, and yet they got it done. Our committee thanks Backyard Staycation Sale!
you and are grateful for such a dedicated and good crew!
And last, but not least, thank you to all those who attended
the service to honor our interred veterans.
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Drop In Dog Man Fan Club - Tuesday, June 21, from 1-4
p.m. North Ridgeville Branch. Crafts, activities and more based
on Dav Pilkey’s popular Dog Man series. For children ages 6
and up.
Maker in Residence: Open Studio Hours - Tuesdays, June
21 & 28, from 2:30- 4:30 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch. Stop in
and visit with our current Maker in Residence, music producer
Fayaven Barbee Jr, and learn about his techniques and methods
as he works on songwriting, recording, and much more.
Book Discussions - Monday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at the Co-
lumbia Branch. “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune;
Tuesday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Branch.
“Rise and Shine Benedict Stone” by Phaedra Patrick. Spend
time each month discussing a great book and making new ALL ABOVE GROUND, IN-GROUND AND
friends. Copies of the books are available at the library. New
members are welcome. Preregistration required.
Lorain County Metro Parks: Get to Know Your Own Back- ON GROUND POOL PACKAGES ON SALE NOW
yard - Tuesday, June 21, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the North Rid-
geville Branch. Learn the ins and outs of local metro parks and
how you can utilize them to stay active all summer long. Pre- Hurry to reserve your prime installation spot!
registration required. Hybrid
Summer Solstice Evening Yoga Celebration - Tuesday,
June 21, at 7 p.m. Every Child’s Playground in Avon. Celebrate Full Service Department for
the arrival of summer. Yogis of all ages and levels, including
families, gather on the lawn for an uplifting yoga practice. ALL In Ground and
Bring a yoga mat or blanket. Weather permitting. Sponsored by
Cultivate Yoga and the Avon Parks and Recreation Department.
Story Stop - Wednesdays, June 22 & 29, from 10-10:30 a.m. Above Ground Pools
or 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the North Ridgeville Branch.Caregivers
with children of all ages are invited for stories, activities and
play. Preregistration required.
Maker In Residence Workshop: Tune Talk for Teens -
Wednesday, June 22, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. North Ridgeville
Branch. Join local music producer Fayaven Barbee Jr. to learn PLAY SETS
about Auto Tune one of music production’s biggest tools. Learn
how scales work and explore how plug in manipulates keep vo- No extra charge for
cals in tune at all times. Follow a prompt to write part of a song delivery and setup.
and the entire group will leave with an original piece. For stu-
dents going into grades 8 through 12. Preregistration required. Cash discounts
Baby and Me Story Time - Mondays, June 27, or Thurs-
days, June 23 & 30, from 10-10:30 a.m. at the North Ridgeville now available.
Branch. Bounce, wiggle and play at this interactive story time.
For babies, birth through 18 months, or early walkers, with
their caregivers. Preregistration required.
Fiber Arts Groups - Thursdays, June 23, 30, from 12-4 p.m.
at the Columbia Branch; Monday, June 27, from 10 a.m.-12:30
at the North Ridgeville Branch. For new and long time knit-
ters and crocheters. If you have an unfinished project that you
CONSTRUCTION ALERT
Eaton Township
Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney announces the closure
of Capel Road, between SR 57 and Durkee Road for the
Capel Road Resurfacing and Bridge #0060 replacement
project.
The cost of the project is $547,216, with the County
Engineer’s Association of Ohio providing up to 80% of the
funding for the costs of resurfacing ($316,155). The Ohio
Public Works Commission will fund 20% of all project costs
up to $115,825. The remaining funds will be provided by
The Lorain County Engineer’s Bridge Projects account.
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Company of Elyria, Ohio.
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[email protected] “It’s such an honor to be recognized by an organization like every day that she is being recognized by The Henry Ford,”
Fireworks & Parade The Henry Ford,” said Ms. Kauffman. “I not only owe a great said Midview Superintendent Dr. Bruce Willingham. “Her stu-
deal to our teachers and administration, but also to our wonder-
dents appreciate the work they do in her classes, and her ability
Fun, food & family entertainment! On Saturday, July 2, the ful students who have met every challenge head-on. They’ve to challenge them and support them in their education are just
been a tremendous inspiration, and I look forward to the work
some of the qualities that make her such an important innovator
Village of Grafton is hosting a Hometown Independence Week- we will continue in the future.” for Midview Schools.”
end Concert at Willow Park, followed by a Fireworks Celebra- Kauffman’s 5-day trip includes roundtrip transportation
tion. to Detroit, accommodations, select meals, behind-the-scenes GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
Celebrate the Grafton Inaugural 5k and 1-mile fun run! tours, workshops with The Henry Ford Learning & Engage-
Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Willow Park. The cost is $35 ment staff and a recognition ceremony. She will also receive
per participant. All participants will receive a T-shirt and car $1,500 in Amazon gift cards for classroom supplies and select
sticker. This event is sponsored by State Farm and 44 Stronger. merchandise from The Henry Ford.
Proceeds benefit the new Veteran’s Memorial. “We’re proud of the work Ms. Kauffman has done with our
Entertainment: The concert opens at 3 p.m. with Hitlist, fol- students and it’s a testament to what she brings to her classroom
lowed by Killbillies at 5:30 p.m. and the feature band of Mark
Rhodes at 7:30 p.m. The concert is sponsored through the gen-
erosity of Grafton businesses Minnillo and Marshal Dentists
(420 Main St.), Check Please Café’ (569 Main St.), Shama Ex-
press, LLC, and Quality Control Inspections. The concert is on
the green, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Food: Jones Bones will serve their renown local favorites Downsizing
from their à la carte menu.
Fun, food, prizes and fireworks to follow beginning at dusk
(9:45 to 10 p.m.). The 2022 fireworks show looks to be one of
Grafton’s most intense ever! 101
Parking at Willow Park and Reservoir Park will be avail-
able, with capacity limit to be determined by Grafton Police the
day of the event. Once parking reaches capacity, park entrances
will be blocked to incoming traffic. We recommend you come Presented by
early and remain patient and respect the courtesy of others.
The Concert & Fireworks Celebration is subject to cancel- Jennifer Herron Underwood,
lation due to weather. The rain date will be Saturday, July 9. Senior Real Estate Specialist
Midview Scholarship recipients with Howard Hanna
Jon Reichel, President of the Midview Scholarship Com-
mittee, presented several college scholarships in the amount of
$2,500 each to five Midview Seniors during their awards day
on May 26, 2022.
The students receiving a scholarship were: Madeline Scav-
nicky, Sara Thomas, Tyler DiFranco, Lydia Henely and Grace
Dolin. The scholarships are renewable for one year. Two schol-
arship recipients from 2021 were also renewed at $1,500 each.
The Midview Scolarship Committee would like to thank all
who donated. Donations were received from: Midview Class Thursday, July 14th at 2pm
of 1960, Carolyn Hogue, Kathleen North Fox, James and Regi-
na Haight, Robert and Lucille Vernadakis, Tim Matheson, J.E.
Altheide, Annette Ferrito, James and Sue Ries, Elinor Reichel, Location: St. Mary of the Woods
Kathy Runyon, David Carmel, Carol Brennan, Gary and Mar-
lene Tumbas, Jon and Lindi Reichel and John and Haley Ferut. 35755 Detroit Rd. • Avon, OH 44011
Special thanks to a very generous donor who choose to remain
anonymous.
Village Of Grafton Fall Festival Join us as Jennifer Herron Underwood discusses downsizing tips,
prepping and pricing your home for sale, contracts, inspections,
Please mark your calendar for the Village of Grafton Fall
Festival to be held on October 1, at Willow Park, from 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. The LaGrange Engine Club will have their “old-time” and other questions that come up during the selling process.
vehicles on site, as well as other displays. The Village is in
the process of organizing a Farmers Market, Crafters and food
Vendors for the festival. If you would like to participate in the
Fall Festival, please complete the Craft and Farmer’s Market RSVP by July 12th to Shannon Shupp at 440-937-2735 or
Vendor form that can be found on the Village’s website, www.
villageofgrafton.org, or call the Town Hall at 926-2401 ext. #2 [email protected]
for more information.
Midview Teacher recieves
Teacher Innovation Award Please join us after the presentation for appetizers, refreshments and tours.
Midview Local Schools is proud to announce that Midview
East elementary teacher Kimberly Kauffman has been select-
ed as a Grand Prize Winner in The Henry Ford’s Innovation
Nation Teacher Innovative Awards. Her selection means Ms.
Kauffman will receive a 5-day “Innovation Immersion Experi-
ence” at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, in July.
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator
Awards recognize teachers who inspire students to challenge
the rules and take risks, demonstrate how to be collaborative
and empathetic, and teach the value of learning by staying curi-
ous and learning from failure.
Join the Village of Grafton for a Fun Family Night with Music, Food and Fireworks!
July 2, 2022 Fireworks will be at
Willow Park Dusk in Willow Park
The Concert in the Park Featuring:
Hit List 3:00pm Sponsored by the Generosity of:
Killbillies at 5:30pm &
Mark Rhodes at 7:30pm
Hosted by Mayor Dave DiVencenzo
T-Shirt Giveaway
and Jones Bones Food Truck!
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the
27.2-Oz., Prairie Fresh
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Each applicant had to meet the criteria set by the Diamond bouquet of adorable pom- makes it special and how you
GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Club Scholarship Committee, which included an application, pom dandelions. They make can craft it yourself. He will
grades, community service, 2 years of baseball participation, a perfect centerpieces for sum- share his best tips for creative
Midview Diamond Club 500 word essay and either be attending a college/university or mer picnics! All materials for writing and read from his
the activity will be provided.
own book of flash fiction, The
entering the military.
Scholarship recipients have not had children participating in the baseball program Registration required. Book of Duels. Registration
Please note: the MDS Scholarship Committee members
Anime & Manga Soci-
required.
since 2013 & 2015. The first award was given in 2016. The ety - Wednesday, July 6, at Inspired Readers -
bylaws of the MDC state that no parent of a current baseball 3:30 p.m. Join the Anime and Wednesday, July 13, at 12
player may serve on the scholarship committee. Manga Society to watch and p.m. Join facilitator Elizabeth
discuss Anime, draw Man- Smith for a lively discussion
Grafton-Midview Library ga and have a light Japanese of a different inspiring book
each month. The title for
style snack and drinks. This
The Grafton-Midview a loved one. Come and learn program is for teens 12-18 or July’s meeting will be The
Public Library is located at about helpful techniques to in grades 7-12. Registration is House on Foster Hill, by
required.
Jaime Jo Wright. Bring your
983 Main Street, in Grafton. deal with your grief and find Crash Course in Creative lunch (optional) and come
Please contact the library comfort in a supportive group Writing with Michael Garri- ready to discuss the story
if you have any questions setting. The Hospice of the ga - Monday, July 11, at 6:30 of Kaine Prescott, who af-
regarding any of these pro- Western Reserve asks those p.m. Dr. Michael Garriga, ter the death of her husband
grams at (440) 926-3317 or who have experienced the local author and Professor of and in search of a fresh start,
visit our website at www. loss of a pet, a child under the English at Baldwin Wallace purchases an old Wisconsin
gmplibrary.org. Follow us age of eighteen, or a person University, will speak about house with a suspicious his-
on social media for news and who passed away from sui- the art of flash fiction: what tory.
program updates! cide or homicide to not attend
GMPL is closed Monday, this program. Registration re- SEE GRAFTON LIBRARY ON PAGE 27
July 4, to celebrate the Inde- quired.
pendence Day holiday. Please Treat Thursdays - June 23
return items in our book drop & 30 and July 7 & 14, from SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
located on the parking lot side 3-4 p.m. Bring your dog or Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
L-R: Benjamin DeSimone and Jaedon Matias. of the building. We hope you other pet up to the library and programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
we’ll give your pet a treat or a
and your family have a safe
The Midview Diamond Club is thrilled to announce the re- and happy holiday. toy. Who knows? There could 3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
cipients of their Annual Scholarship Program. On May 26, at Summer Reading 2022 be people treats too. We hope The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
the Midview Senior Awards Ceremony, two very deserving Se- - Oceans of Possibilities - to see you and your best four- drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829.
nior Midview Baseball players were awarded a total of $3,000 Now-July 23. There’s Oceans legged friends. These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.
in scholarship money. In addition to the monies awarded, each of Possibilities this summer Harry Potter Trivia Night
recipient received a personalized, autographed baseball from at the Grafton-Midview Pub- - Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m. 6/21 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
MLB Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Eric Lauer (a proud 2013 lic Library. This year’s pro- Celebrate the 25th anniver- instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit
Middie alum). gram began June 6 and runs sary of the publication of and juice for participants.
Benjamin DeSimone, a $1,500 award recipient was a Na- through Saturday, July 23. Harry Potter and the Sorcer- 6/28 at 2:00 pm Senior
tional Honor Society member. He holds a 4.1 GPA and was an We’re ready for all ages this er’s Stone with a Harry Pot-
Academic M recipient. He was a 4-year member of the Mid- year with an “in-person” pro- ter trivia night! Bring your Exercise Class being
view Baseball team, 3 years in Basketball, 2 years in Football gram. We have plenty of great own team of six or make instructed by Debi’s
and a 2022 Team Captain, represented the 1st team All-Con- prizes, programs and fun in one there. Enjoy pizza and Personal Training with fruit
ference and 2022 Lorain County All-Star Team as Representa- store. refreshments, enter a Hog- and juice for participants. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE
tive for Midview. He was also a member of the ‘Midview Paint Mini Masterpiece Art warts-house-inspired raffle DAY!
Crew.’ He will attend Lorain County Community College on a Show - Stop by and browse and compete for the grand 7/5 at 2:00 pm Senior
Presidential scholarship. our exhibit! Local artists prize! Ages 12 and up. Event Exercise Class being instructed by Debi’s Personal
Jaedon Matias, a $1,500 Award Recipient, holding a 4.12 of all ages have submitted is free for all who register. Training with fruit and juice for participants.
GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and an “Ocean-themed” works of art Pompom Dandelion Bou-
Academic M recipient. He was a 4-year member of the Mid- to our Mini Masterpiece Art quet - Join us on either Tues- • If you have questions on these programs, please contact
view Baseball Team, a 4-year member of the Midview Football Show. Stop by the library and day, June 28, or Thursday, the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
Team and 2 years in Basketball. He was a member of the Mid- vote for your favorite work of June 30, at 6 p.m., to learn • The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
view FCA Club, recipient of the SWC Leadership Certificate of art in each category. Pieces of how to use ordinary yarn in occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
Excellence and was named 1st team All-Conference for Foot- art receiving the most votes a creative way by making a Manager for additional information.
ball. He will attend Lorain County Community College on a will win our grand prizes.
Presidential scholarship. Vote until July 23!
Macaroni Mondays - Ev- Grafton-Midview Public Library's
ery Monday through July 18.
Minnillo & Marshall Do you like mac & cheese?
General Dentists So do we! We like it so much 2022 Summer Reading Program
we’re giving away the fixings
420 N. Main St., Grafton for a mac & cheese meal ev- Mini-Masterpiece
ery Monday. Just stop by the
Emergencies library and fill out a ticket, or Through July 30
Exhibit
visit our social media pages
and comment there! You’ll
Welcomed! automatically be entered to Local artists, staff, and area residents
win.
compete in our first mini-masterpiece
ALWAYS Learning at the
Same-day Denture Library - Tuesdays at 10 a.m. contest and exhibit. Stop by and vote
Repairs Available June 21 & 28 and July 12 - now - July 23 for your favorites in each category.
Winners are announced on August 1.
“We Cater to Cowards” Join the library and Grafton’s
own Always Best Care Senior
SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Services for a weekly educa-
440-926-3441 tional program, fun games Pompom Dandelion Bouquet Harry Potter Trivia Night
and included free lunch.
Come and meet other seniors, Thursday, June 30, 6 PM Friday, June 24, 7 PM
ATTENTION! socialize and learn about all Use ordinary yarn in a creative WE STILL HAVE SEATS
way to make a bouquet of
AVAILABLE! Ages 12 and up. The
the great assistance available
BUSINESS OWNERS in your own community on a adorable pompom dandelions. event is free for all who register.
They make perfect centerpieces
variety of topics! Registration
Eaton • Grafton • LaGrange • Wellington is required for each session. for summer picnics! All materials Up, Up, & Away
Tinker Tuesdays - Tues- for the activity are provided. Saturday, July 23, 6 PM
G.L.W. days, June 21 & 28 and July Registration is required. Bring your blanket and chairs
to Our Lady Queen of Peace
5 &12, at 10 a.m. Join our
708 Erie Street, Grafton
Broadband, Inc. partners from the OSU exten- Treat Thursdays Come out and join the Library for an
sion office to explore and cre-
amazing double feature: first, an up-
ate some wild STEM themed
993 Commerce Dr. • Grafton • 440-926-3230 projects. This program is for Thursday, June 23, 30, 3 - 4 PM close hot air balloon experience with
Bring your pet up to the Library for a
www.glwb.net children ages 7-12. Sign up is FREE treat or toy! There might be "Just a Dream" courtesy of Michael
Digital Cable • High Speed Internet • Phone Service required as space is limited. - people treats available too! Miller, and second, once it's dark, a
Family
Storytime
special showing of a movie about a
System Upgrades Wednesdays, June 22 & 29 man, a boy and a talking dog
Now Complete and July 6 & 13, at 11:30 a.m. searching for giant bird named Kevin.
Join us in the Children’s De-
in Most Areas... partment we read stories, sing Rain date: August 27 @ 6 PM
Call for Details! songs, practice finger rhymes Oh, and speaking of Kevin...
and explore a variety of oth- He's hiding around Grafton. He could
er early literacy activities be eating in restaurant, shopping at a
designed to create lifelong local store or hanging out at a park. If
readers. No registration is re- you find him, bring him to the Library
quired for this family event.
Speeds of 100MG, 200MG, 500MG and more available! Hope & Healing with the and you'll win a sweet prize!
1.Advanced phone systems with features for small to large Hospice of the Western Re- Macaroni Monday
businesses with 2 - 500 phones, including voicemail and all serve - Thursday, June 23, at Stop by and register to win a macaroni
the features needed to run a business. 10 a.m. Join Laurie Mason, meal on us! We announce winners
2.Disaster recovery & back up service with all files backed up LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Be- every Monday! Enter via our social
offsite to our data center. reavement Coordinator for
3.Web hosting along with email the Hospice of the Western media as well.
4.Direct fiber to the business up to 10gig x 10gig. Reserve, who will facilitate a
5.Support staff & network all based on Cisco Networking support group for adults who
Equipment—the best! have experienced the death of 440-926-3317 | www.gmplibrary.org
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Grafton
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Carlisle and Grafton Twp. News www.rural-urbanrecord.com
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organization who works to guard against unfair charges & pol- Thank you volunteers
Veterans Memorial Golf Outing icies & invests in member communities. Grafton Township would like to thank the volunteers who
NOPEC worked closely with the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel
A Golf Outing to benefit Carlisle Township Veterans Memo- Office negotiating a settlement with FirstEnergy Ohio utilities cleared grass from the flat headstones at Nesbett Cemetery on
rial, will be held at the Carlisle Golf Course, lcoated at 39709 due to earnings that exceeded the “significant excessive earn- Saturday, May 21, for Keep Lorain County Beautiful Day. They
ings” test. That resulted in FirstEnergy Ohio agreeing to refund
Slife Rd., in Grafton, with a 9 a.m. Shotgun Start on Saturday, $306 million to its Ohio customers. It is the largest utility re- hope to see you at their next volunteer event(s).
July 2, rain or shine. Cost is $280 for a 4-member team and fund to customers in Ohio history. Consumers will receive an
includes golf, lunch and dinner. Payment is due by June 20. To average of $85.71 in FirstEnergy utility refunds spread out over The Herb Guild Scholarship Luncheon
sign up, call Ray Hildebrandt at (440) 458-5814. 4 years. NOPEC also worked with other consumer advocates The Herb Guild Garden Club is holding its 36th annual
Public Zoning meeting to reduce a proposed natural gas transmission rate increase by scholarship luncheon this year, after a two-year break during
Columbia Gas.
the pandemic. The event will be held on August 3 at the Aviator
Unlike FirstEnergy, NOPEC is a non-profit organization Event Center, 20920 Brookpark Road, across from Cleveland
The Grafton Township Zoning Commission will hold a Pub- whose board is composed of members from participating com- Hopkins Airport. The highlight of the luncheon is an extrava-
lic Zoning meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The munities. Instead of pocketing profits, they reinvest in their gant basket raffle with over 40 baskets, each one worth around
Zoning Commission will review the current Subdivision regu- member communities via grant opportunities, Wild Winter $50. During the luncheon, two scholarships will be presented
lations and review other issues and concerns as they come up. Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & other events. Their to the 2022 winners and money will be raised for next year’s
Dunham Road Closure two primary grants are the Energized Community & Commu- scholarships. Tickets are $40 for a delicious lunch. Tables of 8
nity Event Sponsorships grants.
and 10 are available, but be sure to book them ahead of time.
Over the years we have used the Community Event Spon- Tickets went on sale May 23rd, and will continue to be sold
The Lorain County Engineer, Ken Carney, announces the sorships grants to support the Grafton Township Fire Depart- until the event. For more information, call Kathie Conrad at
closure of Dunham Road for the replacement of Culvert #0101. ment’s pancake breakfasts, dumpster days & Helping Hands (215) 872-9725.
The culvert is located approximately .53 miles east of SR 83. Food Pantry. The Energized Community grant has been used
Work will begin on Tuesday, June 21, and expected to be primarily to transition from fluorescent lighting to LED light-
completed by Friday, August 5, weather permitting. The cost ing, which is more efficient & economical. It also has been
of the project is $97,742. Funding for the project is through the used to insulate the road & maintenance garage.
Lorain County Engineer’s Bridge Engineer Projects account. In an unpredictable energy market, NOPEC is focused on
The Lorain County Stormwater District will reimburse 51% of consistently delivering market-competitive rates verses oth-
the project costs, up to $65,000. er retail options & price stability to flatten out dramatic price
The work is being completed by N&N Construction of swings & minimize rate volatility for their customers. Addi-
Wakeman, Ohio. tionally, NOPEC offers more pricing options than any other
Detour signs will be posted. Your cooperation during con- aggregator & the flexibility to move within the NOPEC op-
struction is greatly appreciated. tions without fees or penalties, so customers can choose the
plan that works for them. For instance, some residents may be
Cemetery decorations more comfortable on the monthly variable rate which is always
6% off Ohio Edison’s “Price to Compare” or $0.02 per mcf off
Flags and decorations at the Grafton Township cemeteries the Columbia Gas rate. Residents can switch easily by calling
NOPEC’s customer service line at 855-667-3201. NOPEC’s
will be removed following Independence Day (scheduled be- pricing won’t always be the lowest at any given point in time.
tween July 5-10). If you’d like to keep any of the items you However, they are committed to delivering savings over time.
placed, please plan accordingly. They strive to deliver competitive pricing that is among the
Electric & Natural Gas lowest, 3% - 5% of current retail market prices as listed on the
PUCO’s Apples-to-Apples price comparison website.
If you have any questions, please contact NOPEC’s Cus-
Aggregation with NOPEC tomer Care Center at (855) 667-3201.
We partnered with NOPEC in 2015 on natural gas aggrega- Notes:
Residents can opt out or join at any time without penalty.
tion. In 2021, we partnered with them on electric aggregation. Some residents do not have natural gas service.
Previously, FirstEnergy/Ohio Edison/Energy Harbor was our Residents with Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative Keep in touch with your community
electric aggregation partner. are outside the service area for electric aggregation, as mem- Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com
Why NOPEC? They offer transparency with no-risk terms & bers of cooperatives are not eligible. Paid for by The Lorain County Commissioners
conditions & no early termination fees. NOPEC is a non-profit Christie Homer-Miller, Grafton Township Trustee and LCSWMD
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TREE SERVICE GRAFTON LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 herbs and ingredients. Allergen note: nuts will be used. Ages 12
to adult. Register by July 7. Free.
Copies of the title will be available in the library in advance
ARBOR CARE TREE
Forest Therapy Walk - Plum Creek Park South Thursday,
ARBOR CARE TREE of the meeting, while supplies last. Call the library for more July 7, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join Jason of Whisper Shifter for a re-
ARBOR CARE TREE
information or to place a book on hold.
Saltwater Painting - Saturday, July 16, at 2:30 p.m. Join
laxed, sensory experience on a forest therapy walk. Non stren-
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck us to learn and experiment with a fun watercolor technique! uous movement in a natural setting coupled with the goal of
guiding participants through the experiencing of sensing, em-
Create your masterpiece with salt and watercolors on an 8x10
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck
• 113 Ft. Crane
canvas. Please dress comfortably as this might get messy. Reg-
bodiment, and appreciation for their relationships to the natural
• 113 Ft. Crane
• 113 Ft. Crane
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood istration required. world is the main focus of these walks. Ages 5 to adult. Regis-
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood
ter by July 5. Free.
Up, Up, and Away! Balloon Event and Starlight Summer
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood
•Stump Grinding
Triple Shredded Mulch
Hummingbirds - Susan Hambley Nature Center on Satur-
Triple Shredded Mulch Movie Event - Saturday, July 23, at 6 p.m. Come out and join day, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, from 12-5 p.m. A group of
Triple Shredded Mulch
the library for an amazing double feature: first, an up-close hot
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member air balloon experience with “Just a Dream,” courtesy of Mi- hummingbirds may be called a hover, a charm, a glittering, a
chael Miller; and second, once it’s dark, a special showing of
bouquet, or a shimmer. Stop in at the Susan Hambley Nature
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
Center to discover all about hummingbirds through games, dis-
a movie about a man, a boy and a talking dog searching for a
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
giant bird named Kevin. Bring your blankets and chairs and get
ready to have a fun night out. You won’t want to miss this fam- plays, and activities. All ages are welcome. No registration is
required. Free.
Natural Discoveries - Buckeye Woods Park - Wednesday,
ATTENTION TREE SERVICE COMPANIES ily-friendly event! Join us behind Our Lady Queen of Peace, July 13 10 to 11 a.m. Join us for an easy walk to observe the
708 Erie Street, in Grafton. Food and beverages are available
You can now dump your ground trimmings & woodchips for purchase. Rain date is August 27, at 6 p.m. Speaking of unfolding of nature all year long in the parks. Natural Discov-
for FREE at 34020 Royalton Rd., Eaton Twp (Three Z Inc.) Kevin, he’s hiding around Grafton in various locations. He eries is an award based series of free nature programs designed
for ages seven to adult. No registration is required. Free.
could be in the park or a restaurant eating dinner. He could also
Hummingbirds - Susan Hambley Nature Center on Satur-
Please call 216-524-4544 for more info be shopping in one of the local stores. If you find him, bring day, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, from 12-5 p.m. A group of
him to the library and you’ll win a sweet treat!
June & July Digital Escape Rooms hummingbirds may be called a hover, a charm, a glittering, a
The Silly Snacky Sight Words - June - Test your sleuthing
Robs Stump Removal skills in this digital escape room. Recommended for Pre K-2nd bouquet, or a shimmer. Stop in at the Susan Hambley Nature
Center to discover all about hummingbirds through games, dis-
grade, however anyone is welcome to participate. Visit the teen plays, and activities. All ages are welcome. No registration is
•Free Estimates website to participate. Who is hungry? Let’s fix up these sight required. Free.
words and have a snack!
Nature Explorers: Go Fish - Buffalo Creek Retreat on
The Lost Ladybug - July - Lola Ladybug wandered off and
•Same Day Service Available found herself lost! She needs your help to get back to her favor- Wednesday, July 20, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Spend a morning
exploring one of your Medina County parks. Completely out-
ite window and the rest of her family. For elementary - middle doors, these drop off programs are designed for your nature
school grades, however, anyone is welcome to take the chal- loving child. Please only sign up for one class per child since
Robert Matusiak lenge. availability is limited. Do you like to fish? Learn some new tips
and tricks to catch bluegill and bass. Take advantage of this
330-741-1285 Medina County Park District opportunity to fish the closed ponds at Buffalo Creek Retreat.
Email: [email protected] Please bring your own fishing rods, tackle, and bait if you pre-
A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series - Killbuck Lakes fer; however, fishing rods and bait will be provided. Ages 7 to
on Saturday, July 2, from 9-11 a.m. Hiking outdoors in Medi- 12. Register by July 13. Free.
Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Buzzing Bumbles -
na County Park District has plenty of perks! Once per month, Green Leaf Park on Sunday, July 24, from 3-4 p.m. Ohio is
join a naturalist and volunteers to hike at a vigorous pace. This home to about a dozen different bumblebee species, all of
healthy hike will take place on a different trail each month and which play important roles as pollinators of crops and wild
Jason E. Davis will be between three to five miles in length. Please dress for plants. Join us on this hike as we search for bumbles and learn
the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and bring along a bot-
-Complete Crane Service- tle of water. Ages 10 to adult. No registration is required. Free. how to identify them. Natural Discoveries is an award based
“No Tree Too Big or Too Small!” This location is known to have ticks. Please use insect repellent. series of free nature programs designed for ages seven to adult.
No registration is required. Free.
Tree/Stump Removal Starry, Starry Nights - at Letha House Letha House Lodge Nature Explorers: Habitat Hike - Green Leaf Park on
Natural, Brown & Black Mulch (West) - Saturday, July 2, from 9-11 p.m. Come see deep sky Wednesday, July 27, from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Spend a morn-
“FREE ESTIMATES” objects, planets, and the moon up close using the Cuyahoga As- ing exploring one of your Medina County parks. Completely
Bonded & Insured tronomical Association’s telescopes. The observatory will be outdoors, these drop off programs are designed for your nature
open for public viewing, and members will be available to an-
6020 Lake Ave, Elyria 44035 swer your questions. Have a telescope but not sure how to use loving child. Please only sign up for one class per child since
Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected] it effectively? Members will also be on hand one hour before availability is limited. Join us to explore all Green Leaf Park
the program begins to show you how to use your own telescope has to offer. We will search the fields, forest, and pond for wild-
life, insects, and plants. Ages 7 to 12. Register by July 21. Free.
for viewing the night sky. Cancellations will only be made in Forest Therapy Walk - Princess Ledges Nature Preserve
WATERPROOFING the event of severe thunderstorms. All ages are welcome. No on Thursday, July 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join Jason of Whisper
registration is required. Free.
Senior Strides - Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park on Tues- Shifter for a relaxed, sensory experience on a forest therapy
day, July 5, from 10-11 a.m. If you are part of the 55 and over walk. Non strenuous movement in a natural setting coupled
with the goal of guiding participants through the experiencing
crowd and love to hike in the park but would prefer the com- of sensing, embodiment, and appreciation for their relation-
pany of others to feel comfortable doing so, the Senior Strides ships to the natural world is the main focus of these walks. Ages
program is for you! The series aims to build a support system 5 to adult. Register by July 26. Free.
for both novice and veteran hikers who would love to hike but Slo Roll: Brunswick Lake & Plum Creek Greenway Six
may not have anyone to hike with. Retired nurse and park vol- Mile Ride - Brunswick Lake Trail - Meet in the Cleveland Clin-
unteer Connie B. will lead the one to two mile casual walks ic parking lot next to Panera Thursday, July 28, from 6:30-8
each month. Please dress for the weather and be sure to have
CONCRETE CRACK INJECTION appropriate footwear. No registration is required. Free. p.m. Join Bike Medina County for these guided rides through
parts of Medina County parks and adjacent areas. Children un-
SPECIALIZING IN SEALING POURED Nature Explorers: Go Fish - Buffalo Creek Retreat on der 16 must be accompanied by a parent. All riders must wear
BASEMENT WALL CRACKS Thursday, July 7, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Spend a morning exploring helmets, and you may wish to bring a water bottle. Bicycles
one of your Medina County parks. Completely outdoors, these
~ OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ drop off programs are designed for your nature loving child. should have blinking white front lights and red back lights.
JOE MINARCHICK (440) 785-4036 Please only sign up for one class per child since availability Waivers will be provided and must be signed before the start
of the ride. Riders assemble at 6:15 p.m., and the ride starts
is limited. Do you like to fish? Learn some new tips and tricks promptly at 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 to adult. No registration is re-
to catch bluegill and bass. Take advantage of this opportunity quired. Free.
to fish the closed ponds at Buffalo Creek Retreat. Please bring
J. A. KILBY ENT. your own fishing rods, tackle, and bait if you prefer; however, Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers: All Aboard! - Lester
“Stop the water before it stops you!” fishing rods and bait will be provided. Ages 7 to 12. Register Rail Trail on Saturday, July 30, from 4-8 p.m. Bring your fam-
ily and friends out to Lester Rail Trail for train rides around
•Full Foundation Waterproofing •Wall Straightening, by June 30. Free. a miniature railroad and station house. No registration is re-
Replacement and Repairs •Full Plumbing Services Making Fresh Pesto! - Oenslager Nature Center Saturday, quired. Free.
•Yard Drainage Systems •Concrete Replacement July 9, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join the Medina County Herb So- Register for programs at www.medinacountyparks.com.
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