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www.rural-urbanrecord.com October 30, 2017
November 5 “Celebrating 62 Years of Community Service!”
Volume 63, No. 18 Columbia Station, Ohio

For Halloween Trick-or-Treat times see our Events Page 2

KHS Homecoming Queen & King Winter Crisis Program LCCC Wellington Center
Heating Assistance to Begin Celebrates 10 years

Queen Grace Baracskai and King Matt Kelling Winter heating assistance for residents who need help pay- All are welcome to attend the LCCC Wellington Center’s
Congratulations to Keystone High School Homecoming ing for heat or who have had their heat turned off will be 10th Anniversary Open House celebration on Wednesday,
Queen and King, Grace Baracskai and Matt Kelling. available beginning November 1. However, residents can call November 15, from 3-6 p.m. The center is located at 151
now to make an appointment. Commerce Drive, in Wellington.
The U.S. Army Field Band
at Stocker Arts Center To be eligible for help, residents must live at or below Come and take a tour of the center, hear from some suc-
175% of the federal poverty line. Residents who have re- cessful alumni and enjoy snacks. LCCC President Dr. Marcia
Lorain County Community College’s Stocker Arts Center ceived a disconnect notice are especially urged to call the Ballinger, Ph.D., will speak at 4 p.m.
presents The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. HEAP hotline at 1-855-806-9620 to make an appointment.
Army Field Band at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 in the The automated line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, call (440) 647-1776.
Hoke Theatre.The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus are the Utility companies may not disconnect your service if you
oldest and largest of the U.S. Army Field Band’s performing have made an appointment to determine your eligibility. LCCAA Ribbon Cutting
components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these
two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their LCCAA serves clients at three locations: the new office Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA)
national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 at 936 Broadway in downtown Lorain, our long-time office invites the public to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their
foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. in the Wellington Village Hall, 115 Willard Memorial Square Open House at its new location, 936 Broadway, in Lorain, on
The 65-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ and a new satellite location at St Agnes Church, 611 Lake Thursday, November 9.
Chorus perform regularly in some of the most famous concert Ave., Elyria.
halls in the world, and just as often in the humblest audito- Events will begin with the Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 p.m.,
riums in the smallest of communities. The joining of these At the Lorain office, walk-in hours are Mondays from 9 including City and County officials. Refreshments will be
two ensembles allows them to offer unparalleled versatility a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. served and tours will be offered. Staff will be on hand to an-
of programming, ranging from orchestral masterworks and Appointments are available all day long as well. The Welling- swer questions about the Agency’s work for low-income fam-
operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics and Broadway ton Office sees walk-ins only in the morning and by appoint- ilies and individuals in Lorain County.
musicals. The band and chorus also perform independently, ment in the afternoon. Wellington is only open on Wednesday
and have recently shared the stage with such ensembles as from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. during the crisis period. Residential Shred Day
the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops, the Detroit Symphony at Black River Landing, Lorain
Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra. The Elyria office does not take walk-ins. Appointments are
available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Admission is free with a ticket. To request a ticket, please
call the Stocker Box Office at (440) 366-4040. The Stocker All sites are closed for lunch daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 LCCAA’s automated appointment line includes a recorded
p.m. and 90 minutes prior to ticketed events. Tickets are also message describing the documents needed for the appoint-
available at stockerartscenter.com and The Morning Journal ment. Those needing to do so may also speak to a representa-
offices. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lo- tive during regular office hours. The crisis period ends March
rain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, 31, 2018.
Elyria. The Winter Crisis Program is funded by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Energy and administered by the Ohio Development
Get Ready for Services Agency’s Office of Community Assistance.
Winter pgs 13-17
Unicorns visit Pony Tales Farms

Natalie Justus with her grandmother and friend. The Lorain County Board of Commissioners and the Solid
Natalie Justus of North Ridgeville and her grandmother Waste Management District (District) are pleased to announce
Beanita Douglas of Grafton, visited Pony Tales Farms on a residential paper shredding event for Lorain County resi-
Cowley Road in Columbia Station, to see unicorns up-close dents only. The event will be hosted by the Lorain City Port
and personal at their fundraising event on October 21. All Authority on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at
proceeds from this event will go towards rescuing new ponies Black River Landing (BRL) on Black River Lane. Enter BRL
this fall. at the E. 8th Street entrance, east of Broadway Avenue.

The shredding event may end sooner than noon if the truck
becomes full. Residents are asked to bring their sensitive, pa-
per documents only for destruction.

• No credit cards, plastic disks or medical images will be
accepted

• Please remove all large metal binder clips or three ring
binders

The Lorain County Board of Commissioner’s Solid Waste
District was awarded a grant from the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency to apply towards the purchase of the shred
truck.

If you can’t attend the shred event at Black River Landing,
the Commissioner’s encourage you to bring your residential
documents, to the Collection Center located at 540 South
Abbe Road, in Elyria, for shredding. Lorain County residents
only can drop off their sensitive personal documents on the
days that the center is open, Monday & Wednesday from 12-6
p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

For additional information regarding the District and all of
its programs, please contact the District Director of the Lorain
County Solid Waste Management District at (440) 329-5442.

Community Carlisle 20 Grafton Twp. 10 Churches 6 Classifieds 25
Directory Columbia 4 LaGrange 22
Eaton N. Ridgeville 24 Events page 2
Grafton 18 Wellington 23 Profile Page 12
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Page 2, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, October 30, 2017 Trick or Treat

EventsLOCAL
October 28 November 3 November 4

Trunk-or-Treat Underground Railroad Ladies of Harley Fall Columbia Station Grafton North Ridgeville
History Walk Craft Show Oct 31, 6:00-8:00pm Oct 31, 6:00-7:30pm Oct 31, 6:00-7:30pm
Bring the kids and join us for fun
and games, puppet shows and Hear stories about Oberlin’s Free Admission, bake sale and Elyria City & Twp LaGrange Wellington
candy. For kids of all ages... and most famous freedom seek- basket raffles, plus see some Oct 31, 6:00-7:30pm Oct 31, 6:00-7:30pm Oct 31, 6:00-7:30pm
lots of ICE CREAM! ers and people known to have local vendors!
helped them make their way to November 11 November 11 Nov. 17-19
Hosanna Lutheran freedom on a 90-minute neigh- American Legion
Church borhood walking tour. $6. Tour 31972 Walker Rd., German’s Villa Craft Show VFW Craft Show IX Christmas Connection
13485 West River Rd., also on Sat & Sun (check times). Avon Lake
Columbia Station 9:00am - 4:00pm Come and shop with local ven- Hand-made items and home Vendors from 35 states, live hol-
3:00pm First Church (front steps) dors and bring a non-perishable based businesses. Proceeds iday entertainment, and also gift
106 N Main St, Oberlin LuLaRoe Shop-a-Palooza food item to be donated to the help to support the VFW Na- wrapping. Plus visit with Santa,
www.hosannalutheranchurch.com 3:00pm - 4:30pm local food pantry(or $2 admis- tional Childrens Home, food shop in the Sugar Plum Shoppe,
Free Admission, Over 20 Lu- sion). banks and community needs. and mail letters to the North
Day of the Morgan Horse Christmas Craft Show LaRoe vendors. Come shop all Free admission and food will be Pole. Tickets required to enter.
the latest designs. They make German’s Villa available.
Visit our barn and see Morgan A wonderful night of Christmas great Christmas gifts! 3330 Liberty Ave., IX Center
Horses! Ride a morgan, demon- shopping with tons of local ar- Vermilion VFW Post #8686 One I-X Center Dr.,
strations and fun! Free refresh- tisans and businesses. Relax, Columbia Station VFW 9:00am - 3:00pm 577 Harris Rd. Cleveland
ments, Bring Carrots! grab a drink from our cash bar 25742 Royalton Rd., Sheffield Lake 10:00am
and shop for hours. We hope to Columbia Station Holiday Boutique 10:00am - 4:00pm
Muddy Creek Farm see you there! 10:00am - 3:00pm November 20
9865 Avon Belden Rd., Over 80 local artist, crafters, November 12
Grafton Columbia Ballroom Angels Haven Horse Rescue vendors, concession, raffles & Cleveland History
4:00pm - 6:00pm 24883 Royalton Rd., Reverse Raffle Benefit Scholastic Book Fair! Admiss $1 Lorain Musuem Gift Shop “Millionaires Row”
Columbia Station or a non-perishable food item.
October 28-29 5:00pm - 10:00pm Enjoy dinner, wine, beer, side Proceeds to benefit John Knox See all of the wonderful new Dan Ruminski, Storyteller he
boards, raffle baskets, enter- preschool. items in stock, including Lorain will share a personal side of the
Ghoulardifest November 4 tainment and more! Please Call Lighthouse Suncatchers & Pot- great avenue, how it came into
440-781-5060 for tickets. Only John Knox Pres. Church tery Ornaments & Mugs, Serv- being, and what made Euclid
Weekend of Horror, Sci-Fi, Keystone Band Boosters 100 main board tickets will be 25200 Lorain Rd., ing Trays and Lorain Lighthouse Avenue unique? Free program.
Comedy, Nostalgia, Comics, Craft Show sold. Come out and help sup- North Olmsted Christmas Cards. Light refresh-
Toys, Movies, Posters, Collect- port the horses! Advertising Opp 9:00am - 3:00pm ments will be available through- N. Ridgeville Senior Center
ibles, Special Guests, TV Ce- Come support your local boost- available. out the day. 7327 Avon Belden Rd
lebrities, Music, Food, Artists, er club and visit our craft fair! $1 County Bazaar North Ridgeville
Ghoulardi Memorability. $15 donation at the door. There will Ruby’s Hall 329 West 10th Street, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
also be Raffles! Thank you for 36709 Royalton Rd., Craft Tables, Kids room, Trash Lorain
11500 Brookpark Rd supporting Keystone Bands. Grafton and Treasure, Baked Goods, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cleveland 6:00pm Lunch available. Raffle tickets
Hours Vary Daily Penfield Twp. Hall available for Quilt and other Advertise Your Event!
41012 St Rt 18, November 8 items. Pre-sale tickets 6 for
www.theghoulardifest.com Wellington $5.00 day of event $1 each. • Event Name
9:00am - 3:00pm Raptor Crafts & Movies
October 29 N. Eaton Christian Church • Description of Event
Craft Show Make some great kid-friendly 35895 Royalton Rd.,
Fun Fall Spooktackular bird crafts and watch videos of Grafton (Includes up to 25 Words)
Horse Show Blue Star Mothers of America/ raptors in action. No registration 9:00am - 3:00pm
Homefront Moms Ch. 60 bring required • Date Call:
Come see a great horse show you this craft show. Do a little • Location 440-236-5103
put on by both adults and kids! Holiday shopping, have lunch Carlisle Visitor Center • Time
Rain or shine! and learn about our group and 12882 Diagonal Rd.,
what we do. 50¢ Admission LaGrange • There is a cost to advertise
Muddy Creek Farm 1:00pm - 3:00pm • Restrictions apply to certain
9865 Avon Belden Rd., VFW Post 1079 Hall
Grafton 500 S Abbe Road, events, call to check!
12:30pm Elyria
9:00am - 3:00pm

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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, October 30, 2017 Letter to the Editor There is no school for students on Monday, November 6.
All buildings are closed as we will be off site attending pro-
WEEKLY CALENDAR To the Editor: fessional development. Please see below.
October 28: On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, I urge the people of Co-
Columbia Reservation is having an Adult Egg Hunt! It’s lumbia Station to vote YES for the 1.5 mill Renewal Oper- On Monday, November 6 our staff will join Keystone,
not just for Easter anymore! Black and orange eggs, Hallow- ating Levy, Issue 26. Columbia Township Fire Department Firelands, Oberlin, Wellington, Sheffield and Clearview for
een costume contest and prizes. For details call (440) 236- responds to all EMS and Fire calls for the full 25 square mile a professional development day on the LCCC campus. By
3663. township, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. CFD would receive sharing and partnering, our districts are able to interact by
October 31: $326,086 per year for five years, helping pay for items such as grade level and department and gain knowledge through
Trick-or-Treat is tonight in Columbia from 6-8 p.m. Please equipment, utilities, salaries, truck repairs, building repairs. many opportunities on this day. I want to thank Carrie Atkin-
drive safely, and keep an extra eye out for the children in the The homeowner would pay $43.86 per $100,000 in valuation son, Director of Curriculum, and the other districts for all of
community. per year. Help CFD help you by voting YES on Issue 26. their hard work in making this day a reality. Due to collabora-
Dave amd Pam Cox, Columbia Station residents tion, our students will reap the benefits!
CHS Weekly Calendar
Letter to the Editor We are always looking to improve the quality of the school
Monday, October 30: district and the services we provide. If you have a suggestion,
4 p.m. Academic Challenge at Lorain. To the Editor: question or comment please feel free to call me at (440) 236-
Wednesday, November 1: Fellow citizens of Columbia Township, election day 5008 or email [email protected]
7 p.m. National Honor Society Inductions. is only ten days away, Tuesday, November 7. The Colum-
Thursday, November 2: bia Fire Department has a renewal levy on the ballot and I Have a great week Raider Nation! #onceaRaider
4 p.m. Academic Challenge v. Vermilion. encourage you to vote “yes!” The fire department is a vital
7 p.m. Columbia Athletic Booster meeting. part of our community and needed very much. The men and Athletic Boosters
Friday, November 3: woman of the Columbia Fire Department are professional, “A Nite at the Races”
End of 1st grading period. well educated and ready to assist each of us in a moments
Saturday, November 4: notice. These men and women do continuing education and Columbia Athletic Boosters will have A Nite at the Races
SAT, not on site. weekly training to keep up on their skills. Although I hope event on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Strongsville Rec/
you will never need their services, emergencies happen every Event Center, located at 18100 Royalton Rd., in Strongsville.
Columbia K-8 lunch menu day. This is a renewal levy and will not increase your taxes! Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. A full bar
Please support our fire department.. vote “yes” on Issue #26 (beer, wine, liquor) and soda will be provided. (No BYOB).
Week of October 6-10: (renewal) Attendees must be 21 and over and tickets are available in
Monday: No School Mary Miller, Columbia Station advance only. For ticket information, call Melinda Heidecker
Tuesday: Breakfast - Dutch Waffle. Lunch - Choice of at (440) 241-0083 or Karen Alten at (440) 665-8376. Email:
chicken nuggets, or turkey and cheese wrap, popcorn chicken Election Day Soup-N-Things [email protected] .
salad w/roll, with green beans and warm apple cobble.
Wednesday: Breakfast - French toast sticks. Lunch - Please stop by the Columbia United Methodist Church • Purchase horse(s) for $10/$25 each. (Ten horses sold per
Choice of mac and cheese, or turkey and cheese wrap, pop- on Election Day, November 7, for “Soup-N-Things” put on race for 8 races at $10 and 2 races at $25.
corn chicken salad w/roll, with broccoli and mixed fruit. by the United Methodist Women. They will have soup and
Thursday: Breakfast - Pancake wrap. Lunch - Choice of sandwiches available to purchase from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. There • Name your horse after your favorite athlete or create
cheeseburger,or turkey and cheese wrap, popcorn chicken will be at least 4 kinds of soup, sandwiches, homemade pie, your own!
salad w/roll, with seasoned curly fries and cinnamon apples. beverages and a few side dishes. You can eat it there or take it
Friday: Breakfast - Bagel bites/Frudel. Lunch - Choice of to go, before or after, you vote. • Provide the name of the owner/purchaser and their phone
Pizza, or turkey and cheese wrap, popcorn chicken salad w/ number so the winner can be contacted.
roll, with mixed vegetables and peaches. CUMC is located at 25453 Royalton Road, in Columbia
Station. • Horse names and owners will be listed in our souvenir
Free Hot Meal & Food Pantry program.
CHS fees deadline
On Saturday, November 4, a free hot meal will be served • If your horse wins the $10 race, you win $50. If your
and a perishable foods pantry will be available at New Life Fee letters for the 2017-18 school year were mailed to res- horse wins the $25 race, you win $125. Winners need not be
Wesleyan Church, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The church is locat- idences on September 29 and are available online. All school present.
ed at 11149 West River Road, in Columbia Station. This is fees are due by October 31. Please make payments through
a monthly event held the first Saturday of every month and the PayForIt system online or send cash or checks made pay- Horses numbered 1-10 per race will be sold on a first
the meal and food pantry featuring fresh perishable foods is able to CHS with your child to school. Payment must be re- come, first serve basis. Get yours today by calling Karen Al-
available at no charge to all local residents. For more infor- ceived by deadline to allow your student to use school trans- ten (above) or Krista Kleinhenz at (440) 864-0459.
mation, please contact Kathy at (440) 840-2923 or Susan at portation for any extracurricular activities. Transcripts and
(216) 906-5091. diplomas will be held until fees have been resolved. Payment COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
plans are available. If you would like to set up a payment plan
Raider Youth Football or have questions, please call 236-5001. The Lorain County
Texas Hold’em Board of Elections
Recently the Educational Service Center of Lorain County is seeking Election
The Raider Youth Football in conjunction with the Co- held their annual pupil transportation personnel and appre-
lumbia Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #4003, located at ciation banquet. Claire Karl was awarded the Columbia Bus Workers for the
27190 Royalton Rd., in Columbia Station, will host a Texas Driver of the Year by Al Cantrell, transportation supervisor. Nov. 7, 2017 Election.
Hold’em Poker Tournament on Saturday, November 11. Play Mrs. Karl greets all of her students with a warm and caring
starts promptly at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Draft beer and smile each morning. She is a great person and represents the Applicants must be regis-
food provided. Poker fee is $60, $1,750 in 7 payouts, $800. to district and the department in a positive manner. Congratula- tered voters in Lorain County.
the winner! Tickets available today. Contact Kevin Handley tions Claire! Bilingual, fluent in both Span-
at (440) 915-3827 or Marcia Handley at (440) 263-0846 for ish & English, also needed.
tickets or more information. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Ohio State Visit www.loraincountyelec-
Highway Patrol for riding along on our buses last week. As
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE a part of National School Bus Safety week, they rode on the tions.com to apply.
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Columbia Station dures were being followed by the students and drivers. Safety HYDROPONICS
(Sprague Rd. / Columbia Rd.) of the students and drivers is their number one concern in
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Published Weekly on Monday and Remembrance which will be offered by the LaPorte
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter United Methodist Church Stephen Ministers at the 11 Church of Christ GRAFTON UNITED
Founders 1955 a.m. Sunday Worship Service on November 5. This METHODIST CHURCH
service is presented for those who have recently expe- Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am
Lee Boise, Publisher & President rienced a loss of joy and peace in their lives due to the Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm 973 Mechanic St.,Grafton • 926-2034
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 stress which surrounds a loss of joy and peace in their “Your Family Church”
due to the stress which surrounds them. Following the Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Mailing Address: service there will be a gathering in Fellowship Hall for a 211 Forest St., LaGrange 8:45am Sunday School
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 pot luck dinner and fellowship. 10:00am Worship
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station 440-355-6872
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 LaPorte United Methodist Church is located at 2071 10:35am Children’s Church
Grafton Road, in Elyria. For more information, call YOU’RE INVITED!!! Rev. Bob Kuntz, Pastor
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News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm The Olmsted Community Church is holding a Pancake 114 Hope Ct., Elyria Grafton, Oh 44044
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Weds., 9-4 • Thurs. 9-1 Breakfast on Sunday, November 5. The breakfast will be Service Time: Sunday, 10 a.m.
held at the Olmsted Community Church fellowship hall Sabbath Services
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. The breakfast is free with donations 440-458-5200
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The community center is located at 8170 Mapleway Dr.,
Saint Vincent de Paul Altar & Rosary Society is taking in Olmsted. Our Lady Queen of Peace
nut and poppyseed roll orders until November 30. Rolls Catholic Church
are $10 each and will be available for pick up on Friday & Dorian Wind Quintet
Saturday, December 15 & 16 from 12-5 p.m., in the church Weekend Masses Weekday
basement, located at 41295 North Ridge Rd., in Elyria. Ele- Rocky River Chamber Music Society is thrilled to present Sat. 4:30pm Mass
vator accessible. To place your orders, please call (440) 324- the Dorian Wind Quintet, America’s premier woodwind quin- Sun. 8:30 & 8:00am
2775 or (440) 324-3090. tet, in the newly renovated sanctuary at West Shore Unitarian 11:00am Chapel
Universalist Church, located at 20401 Hilliard Boulevard, in Confession:
Chicken Dinner Rocky River. The event is on Monday, November 13, at 7:30 Sat. 3:30- Mon.-Tues.
p.m. Formed in 1961, the Quintet has concertized around the 4:00pm Thurs.-Fri.
On Saturday, November 18, Belden United Methodist world and in 1981 made history as the first wind quintet to
Church will host a Chicken Dinner from 5-7 p.m. The din- perform at Carnegie Hall. ~708 Erie St., Grafton • 440-926-2364~
ner is open to the public and will include chicken, scalloped
potatoes, green beans, tossed salad, bread, dessert and bever- Rocky River Chamber Music Society is pleased to present NORTH COLUMBIA UNITED
ages. The cost of the dinner is: Adults/$10, 6-12 years/$4 and all of its concerts to at no admission charge. All are welcome. EATON METHODIST
5 years and under/free. For those with special needs, a new For more information, visit the RRCMS website at www. CHRISTIAN CHURCH
elevator has been installed. Tickets are by reservation and are rrcms.org, or follow RRCMS on Facebook and Twitter. CHURCH
available after church services or by calling the church office Worship Service
at (440) 926-2209 or at the door. Take-out will be available. 44th Anniversary Celebration (Disciples) 10:30 a.m.

The church is located at 36130 St. Rt. 303, in Grafton. Christian Unity Church is having a 44th Anniversary Rt. 82 & 83 Sunday School
Celebration at 36353 Capel Road, in Grafton, on Sunday,
GriefShare, November 5. Join them at the morning worship service at 440-748-2230 during Worship Service
Surviving the Holidays 10 a.m. and enjoy the music of “The Sword Family.” Af-
ternoon service is at 2 p.m. and once again “The Sword www.neccdisciples.com 25453 ROYALTON ROAD
No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, Family” entertains along with “Pure Heart Harmony.” All COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO
grief can make the holidays a painful time. But there is hope. are welcome! Worship Services
Join us for an encouraging 5-week session that will help you 8:00am & 9:30am Pastor Matt Merriman
survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them Healing Hearts 236-8822
again! You are welcome to bring a friend. Sunday School
Healing Hearts is a non-denominational social group for 10:45am [email protected]
Join us at Christ Church on Tuesdays, beginning Novem- widows and widowers. Members enjoy a variety of events
ber 14: Mornings: 10-11:30 a.m.; Evenings: 7-8:30 p.m. The and opportunities to meet and socialize with new people in Polly Tallos www.columbiaumc.net
church is located at 23080 Royalton Rd., in Columbia Sta- similar circumstances. They welcome new members from all
tion. For more information, call (440) 236-8282. area communities and adults of all ages. Through the end of Christian Ed. & Youth Director
2017, regular meetings are on the third Wednesday of each
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encour- month at the Brunswick Library, located at 3649 Center “Welcome Home” St. Elizabeth
aging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved Road. Please contact Connie at (440) 526-5495 for more de- Ann Seton
one’s death. Please join the Stephen Ministers of Fields tails. The meeting schedule for the remainder of 2017 is as New Life Wesleyan Church
United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 12, 2 p.m., follows: November 15, from 1-3 p.m.; and December 20, Catholic Parish
in the sanctuary of Fields United Methodist Church at from 1-3 p.m. 11149 West River Rd.
34077 Lorain Rd., North Ridgeville. The cost is $5 for the Columbia Station 25801 Royalton Rd.
workbook materials. Child care is available but let us know “Why the World Needs the Columbia Station, OH
if you need it when you make your reservation, and the sem- Kingdom of God Now” program SUNDAY 9 am Sacrament of Reconciliation
inar will last 2 hours. Adult Bible Study
The United Church of God is extending an invitation to (Confession)
The seminar features video interviews with counselors, all for a special presentation titled “Why the World Needs SUNDAY 10 am Sat., 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
grief experts, and other people who have experienced the the Kingdom of God Now.” We live in an increasingly dan- Worship & Children’s Church Anytime by Appointment
holidays after their loved one’s death and who offer practi- gerous world. What does the Bible tell us about these events?
cal suggestions and reassurance. Participants will get help Are we living in the end time? The Kingdom of God was a WEDNESDAY 6:45 pm Weekend Masses
in discovering: How to deal with emotions that might hit central theme of Jesus’ ministry. We want to tell you more Bible Study Sat. 5 p.m.
over the holidays; What to do about traditions; Helpful tips about that Kingdom, and what it means to your own personal
for surviving social events; How to find hope for the future. salvation. The seminar will help you understand the key signs Youth Group, Kids Club Sun. 8 & 11 a.m.
Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with Jesus gave His disciples about His return and how the King-
encouraging words, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily dom will be established on earth. You will discover not only Rev. Steve Spaeth - Pastor 440-236-5095
help through the holiday season. how you can enter the Kingdom of God, but vital ways you Rev. John Bodo
can develop a deeper relationship with your Creator now. Fi- - Associate Pastor www.seascolumbiastation.org
Fields UM Church is located 2.5 miles west of I-480/ nally, you will learn important ways to live a positive, happy
Rt. 10, and 3 miles east of Rte. 83 on Lorain Road. Please life in the midst of the problems and challenges you face. The 440-236-8600
make your reservation by calling the church office at (440) date is November 4, beginning at 1 p.m. at 12981 Grafton www.nlwesleyan.org
327-8753. Road in Grafton.

Bible Study

Angels Unaware Bible Study is offered every Monday at
7 p.m. at LCCC Wellington Center. They are starting a study
of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation. Come as you are. Call
(419) 681-6753 for more information.

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COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 tures from their coaches/advisors. Continuing this year, we RURAL-URBAN RECORD, October 30, 2017 Page 7
will be taking an all-senior picture at 3:20 pm. This photo is
New Eagle Scout available to purchase through Lifetouch Photography. Please Dieting and dining out
direct any questions to your child’s respective coach/advisor.
Dining out is big business. A 2016 Consumer Reports
Fur Ball - Bow Wow Meow Luau survey of more than 68,000 subscribers projected that
Americans would spend $720 billion at restaurants in 2016
Noah Gillespie The Cleveland Animal Indiana Bones alone. That equates to nearly half of every food dollar spent
Noah Gillespie, 16, of Columbia Station built a large chair Protective League is hosting men. Indy had a dislocated in the United States.
as his Eagle project. It is outside the Olmsted Community its annual gala fund-raiser, hip on one side, a fractured
Center in Olmsted Falls. The chair is 8-foot high by 6-foot Fur Ball - Bow Wow Meow hip on the other, a dislocat- Dining out is a great way to try new things, experience
wide. It was intended to be a place people gather to photo- Luau, on Saturday, Novem- ed knee and a broken tibia new cultures without traveling overseas and spend time with
graph themselves or just as a permanent fixture outside the ber 4, at the InterContinen- bone. These horrible inju- friends and family. But men and women who are dieting or
Community Center. Noah, a Midview High sophomore and tal Hotel Cleveland. Hosted ries would require several trying to gain greater control over the foods they eat may be
a member of Boy Scout Troop #201, decided to construct by WKYC-TV’s Monica surgeries and extensive re- nervous about dining out. Many restaurants feature nutri-
his big chair as his Eagle Scout project. Noah plans to study Robins, the gala will benefit habilitation. Plus, during his tious foods that won’t compromise dieters’ goals of eating
computer engineering in college. the APL’s Second Chance rehabilitation, he wiggled healthy. Dieters concerned about veering off course when
Noah thanks all who were involved in the project. All the Program. The goal of the his way into the hearts of his they dine out can take the following steps to stay on course.
material was donated. A special thanks to Kim Repenning for Second Chance Program is fosters, Dr. Sivula and his
the custom painting and printing on the chair. to provide veterinary care wife Stephanie and the rest • Research menus before choosing a restaurant. Apps
for wonderful animals who is history. Now, Indy enjoys such as Grubhub and Seamless make it easier than ever for
CHS Winter Sports Parent Meeting are looking for another a lifetime membership to his diners to explore menus before booking reservations. Din-
and Sports Pictures chance—a chance not only parent’s gym, has fun with ers can utilize such apps or their corresponding websites to
to survive, but also to heal his new feline siblings and peruse menus so they can rest easy knowing they will ul-
There will be a mandatory Winter Sports Parents meeting and start a new, healthy life even welcomed a big sister, timately patronize restaurants that won’t compromise their
on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in the High School cafete- with a loving family. Lorna, into his life. commitments to eating healthy.
ria for all parents of winter athletes. There will be a general
session to go over rules and regulations from OHSAA and Throughout the evening, For more information • Order an appetizer instead of an entrée. Controlling
to pass out the parent student athletic handbook. Coaches of guests will hear stories of about the Cleveland Animal portion sizes can help dieters lose weight and keep the
individual teams will have an opportunity to meet with team animals whose lives have Protective League or Fur weight off. But many restaurants understandably serve large
parents in designated areas immediately following the gen- been changed forever thanks Ball 2017, please call (216) portions in an effort to ensure their customers get enough to
eral meeting. On Thursday, Nov. 16 all high school winter to the APL’s Second Chance 377-1628, or visit www. eat and don’t feel cheated when the bill is presented. Dieters
sports team/individual pictures will be taken at Columbia Program, which is funded ClevelandAPL.org. worried about entrée portions and their ability to avoid the
High School. All participants should receive order informa- solely by donations. One of temptation to eat large portions can order exclusively from
tion and the time schedule for team/group and individual pic- the stories shared will fea- the appetizers menu. Appetizers are meant to be shared, so
ture the evening’s VIP (Very they should be filling when eaten by just one person. And
Important Pooch), Indiana many restaurants’ appetizers menus are just as varied as
Bones, who will be in atten- their entrée offerings.
dance at the event.
• Skip or split dessert. Few people have the time or abil-
Because of donations to ity to prepare restaurant-style desserts at home. That makes
the Second Chance Program, desserts even more special when dining out. However, di-
Indiana Bones was able to eters may want to skip dessert if the dessert offerings are
receive the care he needed. limited to high-calorie, sugar-laden offerings. Dieters who
When Indiana Bones was simply must indulge in dessert can split desserts with fellow
brought to the Cleveland diners or opt for low-calorie fare such as fruit.
APL, he was severely in-
jured after being hit by a car • Dine out infrequently. Dieters can indulge in favorite
and kicked and beaten with foods or less healthy fare every now and then without feel-
sticks and bricks by three ing guilty. In fact, many dieting experts suggest the occa-
sional indulgence as a motivator or reward for hard work.
Herb Guild Garden Club Diners who dine out infrequently can use their special nights
out as their opportunities to indulge. Avoid overindulging,
The Herb Guild Garden Club of Westlake will meet on which can be both unhealthy and uncomfortable.
November 8, in the Porter Library. The business meeting will
start at 10 a.m. and continue until 12:30 p.m. There will be Dining out is incredibly popular, and diets don’t have to
no guest speaker at this meeting, but there will be a wreath avoid their favorite restaurants.
demonstration if anyone wishes to come. For more informa-
tion on November’s meeting, call Pat Hannum at (440) 582- FREEDOM IS NOT FREE,
0191. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

For more information on the upcoming meeting, call (440) NATIONAL SALES EVENT
582-0191 or visit our website theherbguild.org. You can also
find us on Facebook under The Herb Guild. Submitted by BIGSFAALLVINGS.
Barb Armstrong

Hospice of the Western Reserve
Warehouse Sale

JACK MATIA The next Hospice of the Western Reserve Warehouse Sale $149 99
HONDA is scheduled for Friday, December 1, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and MPRSORMPO
Saturday, December 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Hospice of the Regular MSRP
Steve Moore New & Used Western Reserve Headquarters, located at 17876 St. Clair $169.99
Cars Ave., in Cleveland. Hospice of the Western Reserves Ware-
house Sale is the place to be to find gently used home furnish- $29999
440-366-5501 ings, accents and accessory pieces, all priced at a fraction of MPRSORMPO
their original retail prices! Regular MSRP
823 Leona St., Elyria $329.99
In addition to furniture, framed artwork and lamps, the se- PB-580
New and Certi?ed Hondas lection often includes matching sets of fine china, glassware, PB-250LN BACKPACK BLOWER
All Models - Used Cars antiques, collectibles, jewelry and one-of-a-kind treasures.
The proceeds not only support seriously ill patients and their HANDHELD BLOWER
Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-9; Tues. & Fri. 9-6; Sat. 8-5 families, but veterans in need of specialized care, grief and
trauma counseling in schools and other community-based
Any Season is the Right Season programs provided by the nonprofit agency throughout north-
to Advertise in ern Ohio. Cash and major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard
and Discover) are accepted for payment (no checks). Ample
The Rural-Urban Record parking is available in the Hospice of the Western Reserve
parking lot. (Follow the “Warehouse Sale” signs upon arrival
at the agency’s site.) WWW.ECHO-USA.COM

Donations of furniture and household goods are still ac- STOP BY YOUR LOCAL Save $20 instantly with a
tively being sought. Furniture items will be previewed by PB-250LN or $30 with a PB-580
volunteers prior to acceptance for donation; tax receipts will
be provided. Arrangements can be made to pick up large fur- ECHO DEALER TODAY! purchase from 9/1/17-11/30/17. Price
niture or fragile donations free of charge from some locations discounts cannot be combined with
in northern Ohio. (Donations to help defray the cost of mov- any other offers.
ers are greatly appreciated.) Those interested in contributing
items for the sale should contact the Warehouse Sale Team at Grafton Mower Service
(216) 255-9090. 1007 Parsons Rd., Grafton, OH 44044
440-9264-42088-092o6r -42480-89026-2881
NOTE: The agency is unable to accept bedding, books,
Call Us Today! 440-236-8982 clothing, cribs and car seats, small electronics, small and ma- ALL BLOWERS & CHAIN SAWS
jor appliances, medical supplies, sporting goods, children’s ON SALE NOW!
toys and games, computers and related hardware, mattresses Mon-Fri 8-6,
and box springs, televisions and stuffed animals. Sat 9-2

Hospice of the Western Reserve warehouse sales will be
held periodically throughout the year. To receive notice of
upcoming sales, send an email to: warehousesale@hospice-
wr.org, or visit hospicewr.org/warehousesale for a schedule.
For a list of upcoming sales, visit www.hospicewr.org/cleve-
land-resale-shop.

Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, October 30, 2017 Attn: Midview Elementary families The health benefits of avocados

LEAF PICK UP On Monday, October 30, from 6-8 p.m., all Midview El- Food trends come and zeaxanthin are associated
Leaf pick up in the Village of Grafton continues through ementary student families are invited to Midview East Inter- go. But one such trend that with a lower risk of macu-
November 3. Leaves must be on the curb lawn by Monday mediate Cafeteria to the Midview Middies’ PTA Parent & has seemingly enjoyed lar degeneration, which the
morning each week. Leaves will not be picked up if a vehicle Pumpkin Festival. Admission is free to Midview Elementary more staying power than American Macular Degen-
is blocking access to your curb. Please do not park and block student families. Enjoy free games (with candy prizes), free other flavors of the month eration Foundation notes is
access when you see your neighbor has leaves on the curb for face painting, a Halloween story reading by the Grafton-Mid- is avocado toast, a popular the leading cause of vision
pickup. view Library and a Pumpkin Carving contest by Elementary dish that might trace some loss in the United States.
Students (pre-registration required for pumpkin carving con- of that admiration to how
STAG KIELBASA DINNER test). While you’re there you can also enjoy pizza, chips and easy it is to prepare. • Avocados can promote
Our Lady Queen of Peace Stag Kielbasa Dinner will be apple cider. [email protected] for questions and info. healthier bones. Because
held on Saturday, November 4, from 5:30-8 p.m. in the parish The popularity of avoca- they’re high in vitamin K,
hall, 702 Erie Street, Grafton. Door prize raffle tickets are $1 Grafton-Midview Library do toast has exploded in re- a nutrient that is crucial for
each and one must be purchased before purchasing a dinner. cent years, but it has actual- bone health, avocados may
The dinner is $8 and includes: all you can eat kielbasa, sauer- To register for programs, visit the library at 983 Main ly been around for decades. help reduce a person’s risk
kraut, mashed potatoes, roll & butter. A cash bar will be avail- Street Grafton, or call 440-926-3317. Registrations accepted Many trace the origins of of developing osteoporosis,
able. Raffles and instant Bingo will be available throughout on-line at www.gmplibrary.org. avocado toast to Australia, a condition characterized by
the event. For more information, please call the parish office though it’s hard for food bones becoming fragile and
at (440) 926-2364. Tech Tutor - Wednesday, November 1, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 historians to say with ut- brittle due to loss of tissue.
p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Bring any technology-related ques- most certainty where the Vitamin K may help im-
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING tions regarding computers, software, smartphones, tablets, or dish was first served. prove the intestinal absorp-
Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” will be pre- e-readers you may have. All appointments are one-hour maxi- tion of calcium. That’s a
sented by the Elyria Catholic Theater Department on Novem- mum and registration is recommended; however, walk-ins are Avocado toast might be significant benefit, as calci-
ber 2, 3 & 4, at 7 p.m. in the Elyria Catholic High School welcome if times are available. Tech Tutor is also available as healthy as it is popular. um deficiency has long been
Auditorium. The play is a classic tale of rivalry, heartbreak, on an individually scheduled basis. If you cannot attend on Avocados boast a host of associated with a greater
deception and love. Advance tickets are $7 for adults and$5 the pre-scheduled days each month, the library is happy to health benefits, some of risk for osteoporosis.
for senior citizens and children. At the door, tickets are $8 for find other times that might work better. Open Tech Tutor also which might surprise even
adults and $6 for senior citizens and children. For more infor- takes place on most Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon and Thurs- the most ardent devotee of • Avocados may help
mation, contact Elyria Catholic at (440) 365-1821. days from 2-4 p.m. Registration is recommended. avocado toast. fight depression. Avocados
are loaded with omega-3
FRIENDS MEETING & FUNDRAISER Baby Playtime - Thursday, Nov. 2, 16, & 30 at10 a.m. • Avocados are loaded fatty acids, which benefit the
The Friends of the Grafton-Midview Library will hold Bring your little one for playtime at the library! We will have with vitamins. According body in myriad ways. One
their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. special play mats, games, and activities. For kids, birth to 3. to the U.S. Department of of those ways is by helping
in the Grafton-Midview Library Community Room. Every- A great way to learn and socialize for baby and grown-up! Agriculture’s National Nu- to reduce the symptoms of
one is welcome. It’s time to renew your Friends membership. Registration is not required. trient Database, avocados depression. Polyunsaturated
Please stop at the front desk of the library or send your renew- are a great source of nu- fats such as omega-3 fatty
al to P.O. Box 287, Grafton, OH 44044. Renewals are $10 Tarot Cards - Thursday, November 2, 6:30 p.m. Discover merous vitamins, including acids are thought to antag-
(October-October), $5 Senior, $25 Corporate, $100 lifetime. the history of Tarot cards including how they were associat- C, E, K, and B-6. Avocados onize inflammatory cyto-
The Friends invite all to their holiday fundraiser on Thursday, ed with gambling and card games. Learn how Tarot became also contain beta-carotene, kines that can contribute to
November 9, from 5-8 p.m. at Cara’ Boutique, in the Prome- linked with luck and misfortune and how to read the cards as which the human body con- feelings of depression.
nade at Crocker Park. The group will receive a portion of the insight into the future. verts into vitamin A that
sales during this time and will be on hand to serve refresh- promotes healthy skin and a Trendy foods come and
ments. Friends of GMPL Fall Book Sale - Tuesday-Friday, No- strong immune system. go, oftentimes falling off
vember 7-10 during library hours. Stop in to find lost trea- the radar when their health
LIBRARY BOOK SALE sures of books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and CDs and help out the • Avocados can benefit benefits are overstated or
The semiannual book sale is scheduled for November library with your donations. vision. Avocados contain proven dubious. However,
7-10. Friends of the Grafton Midview Library members will lutein and zeaxanthin, a pair the documented benefits of
have a preview on November 6 from noon-library closing. Writers Bunch - Tuesday, November 7 & 21, 5:30 p.m. phytochemicals concentrat- avocados may ensure the
Patrons can join the Friends group at the library on November Test your skills and make new writing friends; join us for as- ed in the tissues in the eyes. staying power of avocado
6 and be admitted into the preview. The library is accepting signments, critiquing, and snacks. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Lutein and zeaxanthin are toast.
donations of gently used books, DVDs, and CDs. Please drop month. Registration is not required. believed to block blue light
them off at the library. from reaching structures in The Lorain County
Inspirational Book Club - second Wednesday of each the retina, thereby reducing Board of Elections
HERITAGE TRAILS: VILLAGE FAMILIES month at noon. You need not have read the book to attend. a person’s risk of develop- is seeking Election
The Heritage Trail series continues Saturday, November Bring your lunch (optional) and come ready to discuss each ing macular degeneration.
18, at 3 p.m. This program will look at some of the families book. Book copies are available at our Customer Service In fact, studies published Workers for the
of Grafton that helped to create and develop the village itself. Desk. Facilitator, Peggy Wyar. The book for November 8 is in the American Journal of Nov. 7, 2017 Election.
The discussion will begin with the earliest settlers to more The Patmos Deception by Davis Bunn. This novel is set in Epidemiology, the Amer-
recent community influences. The series is part of the bicen- the Greek Islands where three individuals uncover a plot to ican Journal of Ophthal- Applicants must be regis-
tennial celebration. plunder religious treasures and unite in a quest that has impli- mology and The Archives tered voters in Lorain County.
cations more far-reaching than they know. of Ophthalmology found Bilingual, fluent in both Span-
KRAG J. CHURCHILL, DDS that diets high in lutein and ish & English, also needed.
Coding Club - Wednesday, November 8, 3 p.m. Come and Visit www.loraincountyelec-
GENERAL PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY join us as we explore the world of coding, build cool projects,
and have fun! Meet in the Teen Zone and learn together how tions.com to apply.
~NEW PATIENTS WELCOME~ to build simple computer programs, create animation, play
Hours By Appointment with tech toys, and more. No experience necessary to par- Retain
ticipate. Already know how to code? We need mentors! Ages
419 NORTH MAIN STREET 10-17. Space is limited due to equipment requirements. John Kasinec
GRAFTON, OHIO
GMPL Community History Group - Monday, November Grafton Township Trustee
440-926-2705 13, 1 p.m. This group plans local history programs with the
library to share information and to promote the history of the Proven, steady
RESTAURANT Grafton area. The group’s current focus is on bicentennial leadership as
AND PUB programming. current Trustee

RT. 57 GRAFTON Turkey Trouble - Monday, November 13, 5 p.m. Celebrate Dedicated to
the season by stuffing, naming, and taking home your own preserve our safe,
926-2621 ...Since 1983 stuffed animal turkey. A refundable deposit of $10 is required quiet country way
at time of registration to hold your place. Space is limited, so of life
www.graftonunicorn.com register today. For children ages 3 and up. This program is
funded by the Friends of GMPL and Read Between the Wines Priorities:
Sat. Oct 28th, Fri. Nov 3rd & Sat. Nov 4th Sponsors.
-Maintain funding for our fire b EMS services
ENJOY OUR “UNI CLAMBAKE” New! Morning Storytime - Tuesday, November 14, 28 at -Seek funding to improve our roads
10 a.m. and Preschool Storytime - Tuesday, November 14, -Build community pavilion in our park
All the components of a Traditional Clambake in a unique 28 at 6 p.m. Storytime for children ages 3-6 featuring stories, -Improve b expand broadband internet
presentation with fresh corn “off the cob” and redskin songs, fingerplays and activities that encourage development service
potatoes in our Chowder Cream Sauce topped with 6 of early literacy skills. No registration required.
Paid for by Kasinec for Trustee
steamed Middleneck Clams and a Chicken Breast for $17.95, After-School Video Games - Wednesday, October 18, 3
- or with a 5oz Maine Lobster Tail for $22.95! p.m. Have fun after school and play video games at the Li-
brary. Try out the Library’s new Xbox One system or play
Served with our House salad or Featured soup and other favorite games for the PS3, XBox 360, and Wii systems.
Freshly Baked Bread loaf Bring in your own games to share or select from the Library’s
collection.
Plus! Fresh Steamed Clams
Nightly WHILE THEY LAST Adult Crafternoon - Hand Lettering-Wednesday, Novem-
ber 15, 1 p.m. Adult Craft: Hand Lettering, Thursday, No-
Early Bird PERCH FRY $ 95 vember 16, 6 p.m. Learn a few simple hand lettering fonts to
dress up your holiday cards and invites. $5 deposit due No-
9Fridays 4-6 pm - Fresh Lake Erie Perch vember 7.

Open from 4pm Tuesday - Saturday Car Seat Safety & Inspection - Saturday, November 18,
10 a.m. Katy McCullough, a nationally certified Child Pas-
senger Safety Technician, will be on hand to offer car seat
safety information, including how to choose the correct car
seat for your child and proper installation. Katy will answer
car seat questions and provide installation inspections of your
own car seat. Learn how to obtain a low-cost car seat if you
meet certain income requirements.

Black River Audubon Society ful advice. RURAL-URBAN RECORD, October 30, 2017 Page 9
special program • Oscar Ritter (late 50s+): Miss Pell’s long-time legal
Warding Off the Colder
On Tuesday, November 7, at 7 p.m., Judy Semroc will counsel who is very old-fashioned and devoted to finding her Weather with Soup
present “Chimney Swifts: Nature’s Imperiled Avian Insecti- as quickly as possible.
vores,” at the Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, located at When the harsh winter weather hits, a hot bowl of soup
12882 Diagonal Road, in LaGrange. • Richard Pell (late 40s-50s): Louise’s devoted father who can often help ward off the cold. Combine that bowl of soup
used to be quite the distinguished gentleman but has wilted a with a good movie, and you’ve got a night in that’s bound to
Judy Semroc currently works in the Natural Areas Divi- bit under his sister’s thumb. please.
sion for The Cleveland Museum of Natural History as a Con-
servation Specialist. She is the founder of “Operation Botan- • David Madison (20s-30s): A green P.I. hired by the Pells While film fans are quick to think of Hollywood as the
ic Rescue” (a volunteer plant rescue group) and “Chrysalis in who is boyish, charming, earnest, and a bit too enthusiastic. center of the filmmaking universe, India’s Bollywood is no
Time”, the first Ohio Chapter of the North American Butterfly slouch, with roughly 14 million people per day going to the
Association (NABA). In 2013, Judy was the recipient of the • Otis Kirby (late 20s-30s): Louise’s fiancée who might be cinema in India. Combining her own love of film with her
“Outstanding Staff Achievement Award” for the Cleveland good looking if his pompous nature didn’t make him look like love for food, author Bulbul Mankani soon commissioned
Museum of Natural History. Judy is a co-author of “Drag- he was perpetually smelling something foul. some of Bollywood’s biggest stars for some of their favorite
onflies & Damselflies of Northeast Ohio” in 2008, and “The recipes, putting them all together in “The Bollywood Cook-
Goldenrods of Northeast Ohio” in 2017. As a former petro- Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Perfor- book” (Kyle Books). Renowned Bollywood director Rakeysh
leum geologist and science teacher, Judy loves to learn about mances are January 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28. Mehra, whose father was the head of food and beverages at
and share her passion for the natural world through hikes, in- the Claridge Hotel in New Delhi, provided this recipe for
terpretative programs and photography. For more information, contact the director: shelbeylin- “Thukpa (Ladakhi Noodle Soup)” that’s sure to please any-
[email protected] one looking to stay warm this winter.
Judy’s November presentation to Black River Audubon
Society will focus on the natural history, behavior, benefits Workshop Players is located at 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Thukpa
and reasons for the population decline of chimney swifts. In in Amherst. Ladakhi Noodle Soup
addition, ideas will be presented for ways you can help this 1 1-ounce bag egg noodles
beautiful and very important species. [email protected] 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
www.workshopplayers.com 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and cut into juli-
This program is free to the public. For more informa- enne strips
tion about programs, volunteering and becoming a member, Trick-or-treating tips 8 garlic cloves, chopped
please visit www.blackriveraudubon.org. for rural residents 1 8-ounce package ground lamb
2 onions, thinly sliced
Auditions • Hit the road. 1 cabbage, shredded finely
Plan a road trip 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Auditions will be held at the Workshop Players Theater to a neighbor- 1 handful of chopped cilantro
for “Miss Pell is Missing,” by Leonard Gershe, directed by hood where Salt to taste
Shelbey Linder. trick-or-treating In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil
is encouraged in and add the noodles. Reduce the heat and simmer for 7 to 8
The auditions are on Monday, November 5 and Tuesday, full force and is minutes, or until cooked. Drain and spread the noodles on a
November 6 at 7 p.m. at the theater. safe and invit- large tray or work surface or place in a bowl. Pour 4 table-
ing. Friends or spoons of the oil over them and stir with chopsticks or a fork
The show is set in America in 1915 and is a comedy. Please family members to coat them well.
note that character descriptions below indicate “relative” age. may live in such Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan and stir-fry the
Casting will be both flexible and blind. neighborhoods ginger and garlic for 2 minutes, then add the ground meat.
and can host Keep stirring regularly until the meat is almost cooked. This
• Louise Pell (late teens-20s): The young miss of the house “out-of-town” could take up to 30 minutes. Add the onions and cabbage and
who is spunky and kind with a rebellious streak and a sense trick-or-treaters. cook for a further 4 to 5 minutes, then pour in 4 cups of water
of adventure. Others who are and the soy sauce. Bring to a boil, stir in the noodles and add
choosing a town salt if needed.
• Pauline (any age pref. 30+): The head of the Pell kitchen off a map may Ladle the thukpa and noodles into warmed bowls and gar-
who is cantankerous and formidable to anyone who crosses want to try an nish with chopped cilantro. Or it can also be served by placing
her (or doesn’t). app called Nex- the noodles in a bowl and pouring the thukpa over them. This
If someone were com- tdoor. It is a free dish is best when piping hot.
• Genevieve (late teens-30s): The Pells’ young maid who missioned to paint a picture and private social media site
is flirty and a bit vapid, but ever the fount of surprisingly help- of Halloween bliss, it would for neighbors that employs a
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Grafton Twp. Internet Services To the Editor: It is with great regret that I feel the need to send this letter responding to the
I recently read the edito- accusations' made by supporters of the Jailhouse Tavern. I would have preferred a
The Grafton Township trustees are compiling a list of rial from the “Jailhouse Tav- one on one meeting with anyone that is confused by the actions of the Trustees. I
streets which do not currently have Internet services. They ern.” It seems that the own- have tried to contact the owners of the business but they have refused to speak to
are researching area providers to expand or bring services to ers are for an America where me, they refer all communications to their lawyer.
these areas of the township. To have your street added to the their rights exceed the rights
list, please call Trustee John Kasinec at (440) 610-0300. of the neighbors who are The Trading Post had been in existence for many years on the busy corner of ST
complaining about the loud RT 57 and ST RT 83. The bar was small and had local clientele.
Retain music in the evenings. The
trustee, Carl Wesemeyer, The bar was purchased by 15478 Grafton Eastern Road LLC and renovated.
John Kasinec has an obligation to help all Permits were not attained when needed. You may ask why this is a problem, but a
residents of Grafton Town- permit is very easy to attain, you just need to follow the existing rules put in place
Grafton Township Trustee ship who complain about to assure fairness for all.
the noise. I truly hope “Jail
Proven, steady house” is very successful The outdoor music started this summer and neighboring homes as far away
leadership as and continues serving our as 1500 feet were complaining of the noise. We are not a small town, most of
current Trustee community, but there needs our residents are here because of quiet country living. We repeatedly asked the
to be some compromise on Jailhouse Tavern to reduce the outside noise. The Tavern responded by booking
Dedicated to the level of noise from the more outdoor bands during the week and not just on weekends. The Trustees had
preserve our safe, bandstand they installed a regular monthly meeting and passed a resolution limiting noise. This resolution
quiet country way outside. If they want to be a is modeled after the Columbia Township Noise Resolution that has been in place
of life commercial part of our com- since 2013, as most communities in the area have a noise ordinance. A copy of the
munity they should want to adopted resolution was sent directly to the Jailhouse Tavern.
Priorities: be a good neighbor to those
closest to them. We have no The Trustees' did not call the Sheriff regarding the noise, it was a resident
-Maintain funding for our fire b EMS services income tax in our township, complaining of the noise. Chef John was not taken to jail, he received a citation.
-Seek funding to improve our roads so the employees at the tav-
-Build community pavilion in our park ern do not increase our tax I feel that this has all been a publicity ploy, as you will notice on most of the
-Improve b expand broadband internet base. All of us homeowners advertisements, a discount coupon is offered.
service pay property tax just as the
tavern does. Carl Wesemey- The Jailhouse Tavern wants the needs of their business to circumvent the rights
Paid for by Kasinec for Trustee er is a very responsible and of their neighbors. Many of the neighbors support the noise ordinance but fear
helpful trustee and we are retribution if they speak out. Although this smear campaign against the existing
fortunate to have him on Trustees has reached many people, it is my job as Grafton Township Trustee to
the board of trustees look- protect the rights of all Grafton Township Residents.
ing out for all of our interest
in our township. He brings Please look past the advertisements and vote for me on November 7th.
unique skills to the job with
his knowledge of construc- Respectfully yours,
tion, plumbing and exca-
vation that have helped the Carl Wesemeyer
township many times when [email protected]
they are doing road work,
remodeling of the township
property and in maintenance
matters. I will vote for Carl
Wesemeyer in the next elec-
tion and I encourage others
in the community to do the
same.
Gary Tumbas, Grafton
Township resident

-ELECT

RCWE AESRELMEYERGRAFTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

• Township Trustee for 6 years
• Represents Township in over 100 meetings annually
• Instrumental in receiving grants for road and ditch work

• Local business owner and farmer with wife, Cindy
• Farm Bureau member

Paid for by Friends to Elect Carl Wesemeyer
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Coping with Fewer Hours Drivers
How to Keep Pets Safe in
Winter Weather of Daylight

The arrival of cooler temperatures sparks various changes. Daylight saving time comes to an end each fall, at a Winter weather causes many people to retreat indoors
Chilly air and precipitation can be dangerous, especially to pets time when the hours of available sunlight already are be- until the spring thaw. However, for those who embrace the
that are unaccustomed to extreme changes in temperature. ginning to decline. cooler temperatures or find that life must go on despite
snow and ice, taking inventory of their vehicles is a must
Pet owners may be well aware of the hazards of warm weath- Some people are more accustomed to darkness than before the first snowflakes start to fall.
er, including the threat of leaving pets in hot cars. But cold weath- others. Norwegians, Swedes and people living in Alaska
er also has its share of risks. Heed these tips to keep pets safe and the upper reaches of Canada near or above the Arc- Tire care is an especially important area of vehicle
and secure. tic Circle may go through a period when winters can be maintenance. The tire experts at Michelin say that regular
especially dark. Fairbanks, Alaska, gets just three hours tires may be ineffective for winter driving. Summer tires
· Schedule a well visit. The American Veterinary Medical As- and 42 minutes of sunlight on the winter solstice. Those are made from materials that are optimized for warm con-
sociation suggests scheduling a visit with a veterinarian to check in Barrow, Alaska, will endure a period of 67 days of dark- ditions. When the mercury drops, these same materials
for any medical issues. Cold weather can aggravate symptoms ness, according to Alaska.org. Residents of Seattle, which can harden, reducing their ability to grip the road. That
of certain conditions, such as arthritis. A thorough examination is even further north than cities such as Fargo, North Da- lack of traction can be compounded by the presence of
can shed light on potential problems. kota, or Portland, Maine, deal with more darkness than snow or ice. Even all-season tires, which are designed to
those living outside the city may know. be driven year-round, can be insufficient in severe weath-
· Keep homes humidified. Going in and out of the house and er conditions. Winter tires can help drivers safely navigate
moving from cold air to dry indoor heat can affect pets’ skin. Itch- Although much of the rest of North America doesn’t ex- winter roadways.
ing and flaking may result, causing pets to scratch at such areas. perience such profound periods of darkness, when the
Maintain humidity in the home for comfort. The ASPCA also says darkness of fall and winter arrives, it can be difficult to Bridgestone Tires says that having the right snow tires
to reduce bathing to help preserve essential oils on the skin. maintain a positive outlook. Borrowing some of the coping matters when driving in winter weather conditions. It’s im-
mechanisms relied on in northern latitudes can help many portant to look for tires that can disperse water sufficiently
· Protect paws outdoors. Pet paws are sensitive to sand, ice, people to see the dark in a different light. and also grip the road. Snow tires are designed to remain
snow, and chemical ice melts. Massage petroleum jelly or anoth- softer and more flexible to conform to the road better in
er protectant onto paw pads, or consider the use of pet booties. · Be aware of SAD. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, cold conditions. Some winter tires are even studded to
is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a type of depression that’s provide better traction.
· Keep pets indoors more often. Pets should not remain out- related to changes in seasons, beginning and ending at
doors for long stretches of time in frigid temperatures, even if about the same times each year. Symptoms tend to start Unfortunately, even the best winter tires cannot provide
they are accustomed to roaming during other seasons, advises in the fall and continue into the winter, sapping energy and perfect traction on slippery roadways. That is why it is es-
The Humane Society of the United States. making a person feel moody. As with other types of de- sential - in conjunction with the use of winter tires or snow
pression, SAD can get worse and lead to severe problems chains - to modify driving techniques to navigate safely.
· Provide options for sleeping. Come the winter, cats and dogs if left untreated. Light treatment, talk therapy and medica-
may need new sleep spaces to avoid drafts and stay warm. Give tion can help people who are susceptible to SAD. · Drive slowly. Slow down on winter roads. Allow a
them other spots they can call their own. greater distance for stopping than for dry conditions. Slip-
· Make daylight hours count. Spend time outdoors while pery conditions can make it more challenging to stop, and
· Consider a sweater or vest. Some pets are more tolerant to the sun is bright in the sky. Make an effort to switch your excessive speeds can make the situation worse.
the cold than others. However, some dogs and cats may benefit schedule if work interferes with getting outdoors, even if
from a sweater, vest or coat designed for pets to offer a little all that can be managed is an outdoor walk at lunch. Sit · Shift into low gear. On hills, rely on low gears to max-
more insulation. by a bright window and soak up rays whenever possible. imize traction to travel up and down hills. This can mini-
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· Update identification and contact information. Snow and ice · Celebrate winter activities. Go skiing, snowboarding,
can mask scent cues that help pets find their way home. Update outdoor ice skating, or snowshoeing. Look forward to win- · Get the vehicle a tuneup. In addition to tires, be sure
contact information and make sure pets’ collars are on tightly. ter for what can be done, rather than what can’t. the braking system, battery and other major components
of the vehicle are in good working order.
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tifreeze are lethal to dogs and cats and should be kept out of alone, frequent the places that become indoor gathering · Replace windshield wipers. Reduced visibility can
reach. Clean up any spills from vehicles promptly. spots for locals. These can include coffee houses, brew- compromise the safety of drivers and their passengers.
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· Know how to recover from a skid. When skids occur on Keep on Going Green this Winter
black ice or slush, drivers should take their feet off of the
pedals and steer gently in the direction they want to go. As Each season presents boilers and furnaces, should living with an inefficient sys- an electric one instead of
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or accelerator be applied. lenges. From summer heat sional each year, ideally though electric snowblow-
waves to spring rainstorms before the arrival of winter. · Choose an electric snow- ers consume electricity, the
Winter weather requires making some vehicle modifica- to snowfall in winter, the Heating systems that are not blower. Many homeowners EPA notes that such prod-
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· Use seasoned hardwoods that have been split for sev- 10°F when the family leaves
eral months to a year. “Green” wood creates more creo- for work and/or school in the
sote. morning, programming it to
return to a more comfortable
· The top-down method of building a fire produces less level when the family returns
smoke. This means using larger pieces of wood on the home at night. This saves
bottom and the smallest twigs and kindling at the top. The you from sitting in a cold
fire will burn from the top and down, igniting the wood be- home while also saving you
neath as it goes. money by making sure you
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small animals.
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damage bricks and mortar in the chimney. Repair any winter hits full swing. Home
damage promptly before lighting another fire. heating systems, including

· Open the damper and fireplace doors so that air sup-
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residence time in the flue; otherwise, creosote can form.

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fessional furnace inspection will include cleaning the blower
3 Pre-Winter Lawn Care 3. Take steps to fight snow mold. and filter system, cleaning the belts and pulleys to the blow-
Pointers Homeowners who live in regions where snow falls into spring er, oil filter replacement, and an examination of the regula-
or where spring tends to be cold and damp may want to take tors and controls.
Winter weather can be harsh, especially on lawns. Home- steps to prevent snow mold. Gray snow mold typically looks
owners who spend much of spring and summer tending to their fuzzy and gray, and lawns infested with snow mold may devel- 3. Learn how to inspect the filter. A dirty filter is the most
lawns may fear the impact that winter will have on their once-lush op unsightly gray or brown spots indicative of dead grass. Pink common cause of a furnace heating inefficiently. Filters need
landscapes, making the fall a great time to fortify lawns against snow mold may be even worse than gray snow mold because to be cleaned and replaced at least every three months, and
any harsh conditions to come. pink mold attacks the roots as well as the leaves. To prevent more often in some cases. Filters come in different sizes.
snow mold, continue mowing into the fall, even as lawns grow Ask the furnace repairman to show you where the filter is
Homeowners must take grass type into consideration before dormant, clearing the lawn of grass clippings and leaves after located in your furnace, and how to take it out and replace it.
taking steps to prepare their lawns for the winter. Some grass- each mow. Thick lawns may provide a breeding ground for snow
es are best fertilized in late-summer, while others should be fer- mold, so homeowners whose lawns have a history of developing 4. Inspect the filter once a month. If the filter is located in
tilized in autumn. Cool-season grasses, including fescue and snow mold may benefit from mowing their lawns into the fall. the furnace unit, shut off the circuit breaker. The filter should
bluegrass, are best fertilized sometime between the months of Winter is rarely easy on lawns, but homeowners can take be free of dust and debris. Dirty filters should be replaced.
September and November. Warm-season grasses, such as Ber- several steps to prepare their lawns for potentially harsh winter Measure the old filter before going to the store. Buy several
muda or zoysia, should be fertilized between July and Septem- weather. so you will be prepared for the winter season.
ber. Once homeowners have gained a greater understanding of
their lawns, they can begin exploring the various ways to prepare Getting your Furnace Did you know?
their lawns for whatever winter has in store. Ready for Winter
According to Zagat’s 2016 National Dining Trends
1. Explore winterizing fertilizers. In preparing the furnace in your home for winter, the best Survey, diners love sriracha, a spicy type of sauce that
Homeowners who want to make their grasses more winter strategy is to plan ahead. Many people take their furnace for is made from a paste of chili peppers, distiled vine-
hardy can consult landscaping professionals to determine if granted and don’t call a furnace repairman until there is a gar, garlic, sugar, and salt. When asked how they feel
winterizing fertilizers will work for their lawns. These specially problem. Calling a furnace repairman in the wintertime may about popular food trends, including sriracha, quinoa
formulated fertilizers, many of which are made exclusively for involve being placed on waiting and bone broth, 31 percent of respondents said they
cool-season grasses, contain higher levels of potassium and list, suffering through a few cold love sriracha, making it the most popular item listed
lower levels of nitrogen than early-season fertilizers. Potassium days, and spending more money among the trends. Quinoa was the second most pop-
helps strengthen and harden plants, and cool-season grasses in the long run. Preparing a fur- ular, with 27 percent of respondents saying they loved
may need extra potassium as winter settles in. Homeowners who nace for winter is a two-part pro- the protein-packed grain that also is high in fiber, iron
are not sure if they should apply winterizing fertilizer can conduct cess; the furnace needs to be pro- and potassium. Ramen, a dish of wheat noodles that is
soil tests to determine the potassium levels in their soil. If the test fessionally serviced once a year, traditionally served in a broth, was the third most pop-
indicates the soil has sufficient potassium, then applying a win- and you should learn how ular trendy dish, with 26 percent of respondents admit-
terizing fertilizer is likely unnecessary. In addition, homeowners to inspect the filter once a ting they loved the dish. Respondents seemed to be
who have fed their lawn a balance of nutrients throughout spring month. These procedures losing their love for green juice, which was long touted,
and summer likely will not need to apply winterizing fertilizer. will ensure that your fur- accurately or not, for its restorative properties and abil-
nace operates efficiently ity to boost consumers’ energy levels. Just 11 percent
2. Get rid of fallen leaves. throughout the winter. of survey participants said they loved green juice, while
While fallen leaves may be integral components of idyllic au- 35 percent admitted they were “over it”.
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pull them over, risking burns.
Eaton Township Calender Abbey is a 1-year-old
female, Jack Russell Terri- * Be sure appliance vents have room to “breathe.”
Leaf Pick up will start on 10-23-2017 up until Thanksgiv- er/ Heeler mix puppy. She * Have the chimney checked and cleaned regularly.
ing. (There is no set schedule, it depends on weather). weighs 30 lbs. and has had * Use a metal or glass fireplace screen to block embers.
all her shots and is spayed. * Limit the use of portable space heaters around the
• Residential lock boxes & Mailbox reflective signs are Abbey was a little too ener- home.
available at the town hall office. getic for her previous family * Use extreme caution with cigarettes and ashtrays. Emp-
so Hartman’s Hounds took ty them frequently when signs of heat and burning are gone.
• Reminder: Notary Services are complimentary for Town- her into rescue and she’s in * Use light bulbs that are at the recommended wattage
ship residents training learning how to be a for a fixture.
good puppy to match those * Store flammable materials in a locked metal container
• Eaton Township has a curfew is between 12 a.m. mid- adorable looks! Abbey is a in the basement or garage.
night-5 a.m. per Resolution 90-413. silly, crazy, highly active, * Service the furnace and hot water heater on a regular
energetic girl who loves to basis.
• Reminder: Transient vendors & solicitors MUST have a run and play. She’s good * Do not store items too close to the furnace.
permit (by Eaton Town hall) to go door to door in our town- with other dogs and cats, but * Be sure every level of the home is equipped with work-
ship. Residents are instructed to contact the Sheriffs depart- Abbey ing smoke detectors.
ment for ALL violations.
no small kids, please. She’s If you’d like to meet Ab- Elect
• Veterans (living or deceased) in Eaton Township (for at a bit wary of strangers and bey, please call Peggy with
least 1 year of their life) that would like their name to be en- will need slow introductions. Hartman’s Hounds at (440) Rick
graved on our Veterans Memorial Wall/Bench, please contact She’s house trained, listens 452-1619.
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Page 20, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, October 30, 2017 Carlisle Township Spaghetti Dinner/Murder Mystery
Trustees meeting
Leaf Collection “Everybody Hates Mavis” is a murder/mystery comedy in
The Carlisle Township Board of Trustees met on Septem- three acts, written by and starring Margaret Miller. Mavis
Carlisle Twp. Leaf Collections runs through November 22. ber 18, 2017 at 7 p.m. In attendance: Trustee James Wright, Davis fancies herself as an outstanding actress, but since she
Please note: Trustee Berry Taylor, Trustee Jared Smith, Fiscal Offlcer can’t get any Hollywood roles, she has used her ownership
• Do not pile your leaves on the road. We are unable to Kimberly Fallon, Administrative Assistant/ Zoning Inspector of a small railway to stage plays (written, produced by and
pick up the leaves if they are piled too close to items such as William Oliver, Acting Road Superintendent Paul Sniezek starring herself) on board the train. Surrounded by her not-so-
mailboxes and cars parked in the road. • We have a 6 ft. reach and Fire Chief Kevin Demblec. Fourteen (14) people signed loving family, friends that she bullies and passengers who are
within the machine. Please keep the piles long and narrow at the attendance sheet. forced to endure her productions as part of the trip, it’s pretty
the edge of your yard and not in the roadway. • Please keep easy to see why Everybody Hates Mavis!
debris such as sticks, rocks and other items out of your piles. Public Participation
If we see anything other than leaves we will not pick up your Lyn Crouse and Danielle Conard from the Elyria Public The event is on Saturday, November 4, at the Washington
pile due to damage that will be caused to the machine. Thanks Library were in attendance to encourage support for Issue 39 Avenue Christian Church, located at 301 Washington St., in
in advance for your help in this project! on the ballot in November. The central Library on Washing- Elyria. The Spaghetti Dinner is from 5-6:30 p.m. and is $7.
ton Avenue in Elyria is in major disrepair and meeting space The show, which includes the dinner, is at 6:30 p.m. and is
Letter to the Editor at Keystone branch are the driving force behind the .9 mil $15. If you just want to attend the show only, it is $10.
levy which will cost approximately $3 a month per $100,000
To the Editor: of property value. The levy will be used to bond debt. The On Track for Murder Players are a community group
Support the Carlisle Township Fire Levy: On November Resident Dale Handley questioned why a no parking on whose members like to have fun while supporting causes that
7, I encourage you to vote YES on Issue #25 for the Carlisle the cul de sac was placed in his front yard. He was told that are important to them. This fund-raiser benefits the Elyria
Township Fire and EMS Levy. It is a 1.5 mill renewable 5 the Trustees passed a resolution prohibiting parking within Public Library System.
year levy which means no additional taxes. Successful pas- 100 feet of an cul de sacs in the Township and an affected
sage of the levy will: streets need to be treated equally. He stated that there has nev- For information or tickets, call (440) 355-6124 or (440)
Continue to maintain staffing for the increasing EMS and er a problem on his street. 322-5867.
Fire responses; Sustain the improvement and maintenance of Mike Lapos, a builder, was in attendance as directed by
equipment and for providing effective training for emergency the acting road superintendent regarding installation of a Black River Audubon Society
responders; Maintain the steady improvement of the insur- drain tile at a new bullding site at Ravines Edge. He stated
ance company’s fire class rating; Enable the replacement of that his client wants a drain tile installed at the end of the This year’s Jack Smith Outstanding Speaker will feature
a 34 year old engine; Keep current with increasing State and driveway. The acting road superintendent had told him that popular writer, blogger and speaker Sharon “Birdchick” Sti-
National standards for emergency services. if he purchased the drain tile, the township road department teler. Her entertaining program, “Today’s Office,” is sched-
Our township is growing and a successful passage of Is- would install it. Mr. Sniezek stated that he didn’t want to take uled for Saturday, November 18, at 2:30 p.m. at Carlisle Res-
sue #25 Carlisle Township Fire and EMS levy will ensure the responsibility for installation of a drain tile below Township ervation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, in LaGrange.
continued safety of all current and future Carlisle Township standards. There was discussion of how only one house in the As a special treat, the morning of the talk, Sharon will also
residents. development has a drain tile installed, but it was only because lead the Black River Audubon Society’s monthly field trip at
Join with me and vote YES on Issue #25 Renewal/Carlisle of where it is located; none of the other properties have drain Sandy Ridge Reservation (meet in the parking lot at 9 a.m.).
Fire and EMS levy! tiles installed. Mr. Lapos was directed to regrade the property Be prepared to laugh and learn about birds, field work and
Jared W. Smith, Carlisle Township Trustee since he decided to move the location of the driveway. Mr. other nature adventures. This program is free to the public.
Lapos wanted the road department to follow with what he For more information on programs, volunteering or becom-
Keep in touch with your community was told. Mr. Oliver was directed to take the issue to legal. ing a member, please visit www.blackriveraudubon.org.
Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com Tami Mullins from Grafton-Midview Public Library came
to remind residents that the residents have their choice of go- Youth Basketball League
Single Family Homes with ing to either the Elyria Public Library or Grafton. She stated
basements starting in the low that Grafton Library has all the amenities that Elyria has. The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is currently
$200’s located in a beautiful Fiscal Officer Kimberly Fallons’ Report: accepting registration for its Winter Youth Basketball League
Minutes of September 5, 2017 Regular Board of Trustees that will begin Saturday, December 2 with preseason practic-
secluded setting in Grafton. Meeting were submitted and approved. es. The league is for boys and girls in grades 3-6. Divisions of
Warrants totaling $26,969.50 and all purchase orders and play are grades: 3-4 and 5-6. The registration fee of $46 must
PhaPshea2sReisE3SrieEsaRrdVeyaEdt!oybtouild blanket certificates were approved. be paid at the Parks main office, 131 Court St, Suite #103, by
August Financial Statements were approved. November 10. Volunteer coaches are needed. For more infor-
3 Administrative Assistant Asslstant/Zoning lnspector Wil- mation, call (440) 326-1500. On-line registration accepted at
2 liam Oliver’s Report: www.cityofelyria.org/department/parks.
Mr. Oliver stated that the concrete pads/picnic shelters
Located at the intersection of paid for by the Lorain County Incentive Grant locations will Junior Highs School
Novak Rd. and Durkee Rd. be reviewed by the road department and installation will be Basketball League
by May 1, 2018. Other items purchased through the LCSWM
Take Donneybrook to Limerick Ln. Grant are a picnic table, trash receptacle, bags and office sup- The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is current-
Turn right for New Phases! plies. ly accepting registration for its junior high school basketball
Mr. Oliver requested to approve the increase from $10 an league to begin December 2, with preseason practices. An
Building Co. hour to $15 an hour to encourage more volunteer fire fighters eight game schedule will begin the first week of January and
to sign up to help with Dumpster Days. Request approved. teams will practice one night during the week. The program is
Call Jerry at Shamrock Fifteen (15) violation letters will need to be signed by the for boys currently enrolled in grades 7&8 who do not partic-
Trustees after Mr. Oliver has prepared them. A Special Meet- ipate on their junior high school team. The registration fee of
(440) 926-3950 ing may be In order if prepared prior to next Trustees meeting. $46 must be paid at the Parks main office, 131 Court St. (City
Have your own lot? Acting Road Superintendent Report: Hall), by Friday, November 10. Volunteer coaches are need-
We do off site custom home building too! The Acting Road Superintendent stated that chip and seal ed. For more information, call (440) 326-1500. On-line reg-
will begin next week. istration accepted at www.cityofelyria.org/department/parks.
Proposals were submitted to the Trustees for consideration
of a new road side mower. There is a lease program that the 1509 Grafton Road
Fiscal Officer will look into which takes place over a 5-year Elyria 44035
time frame with the ability to purchase for $1. Mr. Sniezek 440-322-4428
recommended purchasing an Alamo road side mower with
a side mower; the rear mower will be taken from the cur- Tues. - Fri. 7am-4pm,
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and air conditioning and is four (4) wheel drive. The cost is
$68,628.74 which will be paid over five (5) years. Motion Closed Monday
approved.
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The Fire Chief requested approval to purchase a 2001 KME communication between
from Boston Heights through GovDeals.com. The current bid you and local government?
is $40,000, but the trucks fair market value is $150,000. The • Looking for a transparent
truck will need new tires, as well as the light tower repaired. leader?
He stated that there is also a buyer’s fee of 12.5%. Trustee
Smith motioned to approve up to $80,000 with the buyer’s fee When elected, I will be the change agent you want in office
included. Motion carried. that will work for you. I am not a politician, I do not have
The next regularly Trustees’ Board Meeting is on Monday, an agenda. I will make decisions to improve, preserve and
October 2, 2017 at 7 p.m. protect the reputation of Carlisle Township and it’s current
Keep up with Township events and contact information at and future residents and business owners.
carlisletownship.com.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Paid for by Brad Eubank
meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Information taken, in part, from www.carlisletownship.
com .

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Farm-to-table is changing Farm-to-table eateries source ingredients locally as much planet, but consumers should know that there are additional
the restaurant business as possible, and diners are increasingly expressing a pref- advantages to patronizing such businesses.
erence for these establishments. According to the Nation-
Fresh, local foods are the hallmark of farm-to-table al Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot in 2015” survey, • Support for local businesses: Local restaurateurs who
restaurants. Farm-to-table is a movement that promotes locally sourced meats and seafood, locally grown produce, embrace farm-to-table can support and promote other lo-
serving local products, preferably food and beverages ac- environmental sustainability, and natural ingredients/mini- cal operations. Restaurants can help farmers by purchasing
quired directly from a producer. mally processed foods were among the most popular food excess crops or simply providing the demand for farmers’
trends. products.

Farm-to-table establishments reduce carbon footprints • Greater control over ingredients: In some instances,
by cutting back on the amount of resources necessary to chefs can travel to nearby farms during harvest to personally
get food from the farm to the restaurant. The farm-to-table select items for their restaurants, ensuring excellent quality.
movement began as a countermeasure to big agriculture and
chemically controlled produce. Although there is no hard • Better taste and quality: Fresh food is picked at its peak
data on just how many restaurants can be considered farm- instead of being forced to ripen during a long journey. This
to-table, organic farming in general is big business. In its typically translates to more flavorful foods.
2014 Organic Survey, the U.S Department of Agriculture’s
National Agriculture Statistics Service reported that sales of • Evolving and updated menus: Because farm-to-table
organic products increased by 72 percent since 2008. Cali- means sourcing in-season ingredients, restaurants must have
fornia, Washington, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Wisconsin fluid menus that change based on the availability of ingre-
were the top five states for organic farming, accounting for dients and fishing and harvesting quotas. This can lead to
78 percent of organic sales in the United States at the time greater variety and prevent menus from becoming dated or
of the survey. overly familiar.

Supporting farm-to-table establishments can benefit the Hyper-local sourcing that fuels farm-to-table operations
continues to be an in-demand restaurant trend. Diners can
rest easy knowing that patronizing such establishments ben-
efits both the environment and the local economy.

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Fire and EMS: plete. ed that the state audit if done Being no further business,
Rader noted that a resident Tire quotes were received and there were no findings or the meeting was adjourned at
notified him that someone comments. 9:09 p.m.
called soliciting donations for for the backhoe. Gardner mo-
the department. They are not tioned to purchase two tires Meter replacements are Information taken in part,
soliciting donations and the from Gateway Tire in Medina about 25% done. The new from http://www.lagrange-
only fundraiser they have is at a cost of $1196.80 which tank in Columbia is about townshipohio.net/
the music show which is held includes coming out to install. 90% done.
Library Book Sale Motion carried.
Trustees:
in the spring. Canfield asked about the Gardner noted that the
He stated that Assistant status of work needed at the Engineers Office did notify The Lorain County
The annual Friends of the Keystone LaGrange Communi- EMS Chief Todd Straub park and if the season is al- him that brush clearing on Board of Elections
ty Library Book Sale will be held on Friday, November 17, would like to recommend most complete. A list of action the King Ditch has begun and is seeking Election
from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m.-5 Zack Murray be hired as a required items was received stump grinding would then
p.m. and Sunday, November 19, from 12-4 p.m. The sale paramedic. He is moving into from the Park Board, take place. Workers for the
will take place in the old Fire House on the Square in La- the township and would like to Nov. 7, 2017 Election.
Grange. The last donation day is October 31. serve on the department. Mo- The final day for chipping Bills:
tion approved. brush will be the last Monday A motion was made to pay Applicants must be regis-
Thousands of used books, DVDs, CDs, games, audio Rader recommended in October. the bills as presented. Motion tered voters in Lorain County.
books, vinyl records, videos and puzzles will be offered. that the township contract carried. Bilingual, fluent in both Span-
Zoning: ish & English, also needed.
Look for special pricing throughout the sale! Sunday, No- Sigmund reported one per- Visit www.loraincountyelec-
vember 19 is Bag Day; fill 2 paper grocery bags for just $5.
Bags provided! tions.com to apply.

KMS accepts Grant money with ALADTEL, an online mit had been issued. The Zon-
scheduling program for the ing Board continues to discuss
Kristen Lazard, Keystone Middle School Guidance Coun- EMS department at a cost of several items to amend in the
selor, recently accepted a $3,500 grant from the Lorain Coun- $2,495. per year. No personal Zoning Regulations. Discus-
ty Board of Mental Health to implement the “You Belong” information is stored online sion was held on rezoning
initiative at KMS. and it would make it easier several properties to Business
for personnel to fill in vacant north of the village and east of
The “You Belong” program is a youth-led initiative fo- shifts and track time. Motion the village.
cused on increasing the number of students who feel connect- approved. Fiscal Officer:
ed at school. This program puts students in charge of making Canfield noted that Mid- Burnett motioned to ap-
creative decisions about the school environment and encour- State Restoration will soon be prove the financial reports for
ages them to develop their own programs to implement at submitting a quote to repair August. Motion carried. Automobile, Homeowners, Small Commerical,
their school. By facilitating these changes, students have a di- and store the brick on the fire Park Board: Farm, Life, Motorcycle & RV Insurances
rect and positive affect on their peers: reducing bullying, en-
couraging comradery, understanding, and tolerance amongst station. The Friends of the Li- Burnett noted that the last Grafton Wellington
the student body, and promoting positive relations with staff brary have offered to scrape two meetings have been can- 35881 Grafton Eastern 173 Depot St
and administration. and paint the garage doors on celled due to lack of a quorum.
the old fire station. They are looking for residents 440-926-3312 440-647-6010
Of the You Belong Initiative, Lazard states, “We are all ex- Road Department: to serve on the board.
cited about the program’s development at KMS. As part of the Foreman reported that dug Rural Water:
initiative, Michael Ferrer, Project Consultant for the Lorain up and repaired a sink hold on Burnett reported he attend-
County Board of Mental Health, talked to all students about Biggs Roads. Chip and seal of ed the National Rural Water
the program during lunch. He sat at each table and spent some Wheeler Road is almost com- Convention in Reno.He stat- www.beriswillins.com
time introducing the concept to all of the students. The idea
was very well received and the students can’t wait!” FALL FLOOR SAMPLE SALE
LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR!
Keystone is excited at the benefits of this new initiative
and thankful for the generous funds received from the Lorain LSIAVRSVIENOECLGFOIANNRSEO&AROLSML
County Board of Mental Health.
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Lions Holiday Cheer event
seeks donations 10300SS-A6OV0EF%OITONEFMFS!
MANUFACTURER
The LaGrange Lions Club will be holding their annual LIST PRICES
Holiday Cheer event to assist those in need during the holi-
day. They provide boxes of food to those families in the Key-
stone School District who are registered with our food pantry.
If you would like to donate to the Lions Club food pantry,
your help would truly be appreciated. The pantry is a 501c3,
100% tax deductible charity. To donate by mail, please pro-
vide your name, phone number and amount of the donation,
along with your check or money order.

Make checks payable to: LaGrange Lions Community
Foundation and send to: P.O. Box 63, LaGrange, OH 44050.

For more information, please call Ann at (440) 315-4278.
Thank you in advance for helping the LaGrange Lions Club
help those less fortunate.

Trick-or-Treat

Trick-or-Treat in the LaGrange Village and Township is
October 31, from 6-7:30 p.m. Those who wish to participate
should have their porch lights on. Make sure you stop at the
Fire Station for additional treats and refreshments from 6-8
p.m.

Lagrange Township Trustees

The September 25, 2017 nent improvement levy. SAVE ON SATTALALNBEDLNSEST,SAEOV&RCETCLAOAAINSMNIMPOSEN!NATL
regular meeting of the La- Jean Ebosh of Indian ALL BEDROOM
Grange Township Trustees SETS & ODD
was called to order at 7 p.m. Hollow Road was present to
with all members present. discuss placing a five-foot PIECES
Motioned carried to approve headstone on her husband’s
the minutes of the September gravesite at River Road Cem- FURNITURE MATTRESSES & MORE
11 meeting. etery. Regulations allow up to
a four-foot headstone to allow 601 S. Main St., RT 58, Sunday 12-4pm
Public Participation: for mowing between stones. Wellington Monday, Thursday, Friday 10am-6pm
Randy Lindsey of Webster She thought that regulations
Road, reported on updates had changed in the last year 440-647-9373 Saturday 10am-5pm
from the recent Lorain County and she was not notified. Can- Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Township Association meet- field stated that size regula-
ing. He also asked about the tions did not change, only the
quit claim deed for the Com- fees and how they were fig-
munity Park. Canfield noted ured. Canfield suggested that
that state financing regulations the board consider the long
caused the ownership of the term repercussions of deviat-
park to be split unevenly but ing from the regulations. No
the quit claim deed corrects action was taken at this time.
this to a 50/50 split.
Lyn Crouse from the Elyria Rose Reicker and Patrick
Public Library was present Smith from Vermont Street
with Chad Coleman from the were present to inquire about
Citizens of the Elyria Public the possible building on a lot
Library to discuss the upcom- in the flood plain next to their
ing levy. It is a .9 mill levy home. They saw crew on the
which will cost the owner of a lot placing flags and wanted
$100,000. home about $3. per to know what happens when
month. They stated that the the lot floods and sewage from
Keystone/LaGrange Library the septic tank comes on their
is very successful and would property. Sigmund informed
like to expand the building to them that the Township Zon-
meet the needs of the commu- ing Regulations do not allow
nity. This is a 30-year perma- building homes in the flood
plain.

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On Wednesday, November 1, at 1 p.m. (note new time) the The South Lorain County Ambulance (SLCAD) in Wel- who we lost on 9/20/17. At the request of his family, this race
Wellington Genealogy Group will meet at the LCCC Wel- lington, is having their 40th Anniversary Celebration on Sun- was organized to help raise awareness of the negative effects
lington Center at 151 Commerce Drive. The program this day, October 29, from 12-3 p.m. at their office, located at 179 of bullying, mental health awareness and promotion of sui-
month is “Researching Funeral Home Records: Looking for East Herrick Avenue. The public is cordially invited to attend. cide prevention. They asked that the proceeds go back to our
the Dead.” November’s speaker will be Deborah Abbott. Fu- community and schools to help fund programs to educate stu-
neral home records are usually private, but accessible. Learn History: dents on suicide prevention and anti-bullying.
what type of records are available, what they contain and the The first run for South Lorain County Ambulance took
websites and manuscript collections that hold them. Debo- place on December 30, 1976. The patient was a doctor or- The proceeds from this race will be divided with a por-
rah Abbott is a Trustee of the Ohio Genealogical Society and dered transfer from their home to the hospital. tion going to the family to help with expenses, a portion to
speaks at conferences around the country. The South Lorain County Ambulance District was formed S.A.D.D., a portion to the 4 Club, a portion set aside to fund
after the state mandated anyone who operated an ambulance town meetings on these topics and a portion to help start a
Monthly meetings are free and open to all. Join them, and had to be emergency medicine certified. Until that time, the scholarship in Tyson’s name.
bring a friend! local funeral homes had provided that service.
In November of 1976, the voters agreed to support an am- Herrick Memorial Library
Band Boosters Basket Bingo bulance service. The district at that time consisted of Welling-
ton Village, Wellington Twp., Rochester Village, Rochester Writers Group - Thurs- To register, call the Herrick
The Wellington Band Boosters Fall Basket Bingo will be Twp. and Brighton. Penfield Twp. joined one year later. Hun- day, November 9, from Memorial Library at (440)
on Sunday, November 19, at 1 p.m. in the WHS cafeteria. $25 tington was added a year after that. Our Board of Trustees 6-7:30 p.m. Join this group 647-2120.
for 20 games. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.(18 and older please). consists of one representative from each Village or Township. if you have a passion for
Lunch will be available for purchase. Squad members at that time were all volunteers, with 22 writing of all venues. Bring The Lorain County
active members. The first year saw 381 emergency calls. Al- samples of your writing to Board of Elections
For tickets, please call (440) 647-3734. though they still have approximately the same amount of em- share with the group. We is seeking Election
ployees, they now average nearly thirteen hundred emergen- encourage one another, try
Historical Society Tea cy calls annually. (History taken from http://www.slcad.net) new and different forms of Workers for the
writing, and learn to create Nov. 7, 2017 Election.
The Penfield Historical Society will host a Tea on Sunday, Duke Band qualifies for State Finals characters and plots for your
November 5, from 1-3 p.m. in the Penfield Town Hall. Janet fiction pieces, or explore the Applicants must be regis-
Bird, from the Lorain County Historical Society, will present The Wellington High School Dukes Marching Band re- world of poetry and verse. tered voters in Lorain County.
the program, “Victorian Secrets.”. Following the program, ceived a Superior Rating and qualified for the State March- New members are welcome. Bilingual, fluent in both Span-
hot tea, sandwiches, scones and an assortment of treats will ing Band Finals last Saturday night at the Brunswick Sound Registration is encouraged. ish & English, also needed.
be served. The cost for this event is $20 per person. For ad- Spectacular. The Dukes received first place in Class C as well Visit www.loraincountyelec-
ditional information,or tickets, call: Linda Van Meter at (330) as Best Auxiliary in Class C. State Finals will be held on Sat-
472-8757 or Jackie Johnson at (440) 371-1868. Seating is urday November 4 at Brunswick. The dukes will be perform- tions.com to apply.
limited, so plan to get your tickets early! ing at 5:15 p.m.
Part-Time Township Road Superintendent
Wellington Township Seasonal The Band is under the direction of Mrs. Antoinette Novot-
Part-Time Snow Plow Driver ny, assisted by Mr. Everett Brandt and Mr. Rick Snodgrass. Brighton Township has an opening for a Part-Time
The Dukes’ competition show is titled “Take Me to Mars - the Township Road Superintendent.
The Wellington Township Trustees are looking for music of Bruno Mars.” This is the eleventh consecutive trip
part-time snow plow drivers to perform duties of snow the band has made to the State Finals. The job consists of 25 hours per week (five days @ 5
removal as required. Pre-employment DOT regulations hours per day) to manage daily operations of all township
covering alcohol and drug testing apply. Valid driver’s Tyson McKinley Memorial Run services, including planning and coordination of operations
license and CDL - Class B required. This is a seasonal of the roads, facilities maintenance and park maintenance.
position from November to April. Must be available The Tyson McKinley Memorial Run 5K/1 Mile Walk is Responsible for preventive maintenance on all township
to work all shifts. Mail resumes by November 3, 2017 on Saturday, November 18. The 1 Mile Walk starts at 9:15 equipment, including trucks, snow plows and other
Wellington Township LeRoy Brasee, Road Supervisor a.m. and the 5K at 9:30 a.m. The 5K race and 1 Mile Walk equipment.
P.O. Box 425 Wellington, OH 44090 will start on Dickson St. at the park where the old Middle
School was. The finish line for both will be on the track at the A valid CDL Class A license and quantifiable experience
Wellington athletic field. with infrastructure maintenance and repair. A drug test and
background test will be required.
Cost is $20 if you pre-register by November 17 and $25
on the day of race at the concession stands at the Wellington Availability to be on-call for emergencies and plowing
athletic field. Registration will open at 8 a.m. snow is required.

Tyson McKinley was an athlete at Wellington High School The successful applicant will be eligible for retirement
benefits through OPERS (Ohio Public Employees
Retirement System), ten days (50 hours) vacation per year
plus six paid holidays (5 hours per day). No health benefits
are provided.

Submit resume by October 31, 2017 to Steve Urbansky,
Trustee, 19558 Baird Road, Wellington, OH 44090 or
email: [email protected]

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Page 24, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, October 30, 2017 Letter to the Editor Performances are November 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19.
Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30; Sundays at 3.
Knights of Columbus Turkey Raffle To the Editor:
North Ridgeville City Schools has made positive changes Call the box office at (440) 988-5613 for tickets. Tickets
The Knights Of Columbus North Ridgeville Council over the last four years. The new 3-8 building and High Tech are $15. Group rates available. Doors open 45 minutes before
#7970 is having their 16th annual Turkey Raffle on Sunday, Academy facilitate project based learning which develops show time.
November 12, at St. Peter School, in the gym. Doors will critical thinking. The 1 to 1 technology brings our district into
open at 5 p.m. compliance with state mandates. This past year, the district Workshop Players is located at 44820 Middle Ridge Road,
saw years of hard work come to fruition. To keep that mo- in Amherst.
Admission is free and will include door prizes, turkeys, mentum going, we need continuity and strong leaders with
fruit baskets, hams, cheese wheels and sausage. As always, no personal agendas on the school board. We need to keep [email protected]
they will have a 50/50 raffle. Marci Saxon and Kelly McCarthy on our strong, dedicat- www.workshopplayers.com
ed school board. Marci and Kelly have consistently put the
The kitchen will be open, so come hungry, have some fun North Ridgeville students first while making very tough de- Road Closure for 5K
and help support the grant fund for St. Peter School. cisions to keep the district financially secure. Marci and Kel-
ly have demonstrated integrity through difficult negotiations Bainbridge Road will be closed between SR 83 and Mitch-
St. Peter School is located at 35777 Center Ridge Road, in and work diligently to get the job done and keep the schools ell Road from 8-10:30 a.m. on November 4 for the City of
North Ridgeville. on an upward slope. North Ridgeville Department of Parks and Recreation 5K.
Mr. Rob Lyons has decided not to run for re-election this The streets will re-open immediately following the conclu-
NRHS Drama Club presents... term. To fill that vacancy, all North Ridgeville voters should sion or end of the race. Should you have any questions please
vote for Kristen Hagen-Iezzi. She welcomely and willingly call Kevin at (440) 353-0825.
The North Ridgeville High School Drama Club will be answered all questions I presented. I appreciate that in a new
presenting “You Can’t Take It With You,” on November 2, 3, candidate. I believe she answered me earnestly and has a great Bitty seeks loving home
& 4 at 7 p.m. at the Early Childhood Learning Center, locat- commitment to work with sitting board members if elected.
ed at the old education center at 5490 Mills Creek Lane, in Renee Krohn, North Ridgeville Bitty All cats receive one or
North Ridgeville. Admission is only $6. Bitty is a gorgeous more vaccinations, a basic
Crafter’s wanted 8-year-old Tortoiseshell. veterinary examination, are
“Cleveland History Lesson” Her owner died and so she wormed and spayed/neu-
The North Ridgeville Office for Older Adults (Senior was originally surrendered tered and feline leukemia
The North Ridgeville Senior Center welcomes Cleveland Center) we are looking for local crafter’s to be a part of their on 3/8/17. Bitty was adopt- tested. Kittens under a year
History Lesson Storyteller Dan Ruminski. Dan will present annual Holiday Craft Show in December and the city wide ed on 3/21/17 and returned old are $50 and cats over a
his program “Millionaires Row” on Monday, November 20, “Holiday on the Ridge.” on 10/9/17. The other cat in year are only $20. All kit-
from 1-2 p.m. the home was bullying her tens/cats over 3 months old
For $30, you will receive a six foot table. Electricity and and her owner didn’t think it are also micro-chipped. If
Dan Ruminski was born in Cleveland and raised in Pepper wall space is available on a first reserved basis. The Senior was fair for Bitty to have to you would like to give Bitty
Pike. He received a B.A. Degree in Political Science from Center is located at the corner of Avon Belden Road (ST. RT. hide from it. It would be best a new, loving, indoor, for-
John Carroll University. Dan had a year excursion to Vietnam 83) and Bainbridge Road in North Ridgeville. Get an infor- if she is the only cat in the ever home, please call the
and then he returned to begin his teaching and coaching ca- mation packet by calling Shelly Sullinger at (440) 353-0835. home. Her adopter said that Friendship Animal Protec-
reer at Gilmour Academy. Bitty was affectionate with tive League at (440) 322-
Workshop Players present... her when the other cat wasn’t 4321. (www.FriendshipA-
The Cleveland Storyteller began in April of 2008. Moti- around. Bitty would make a PL.org)
vated by his passion and the response he is experiencing to his A stellar cast has taken over Workshop’s stage in order to great companion. Can you
talks, Dan continues to research Cleveland History, specifi- present a unique and much loved show “Blithe Spirit” by Noel give her a good home? Bitty The shelter is located at
cally the families of Millionaire’s Row and their contribution Coward! Under the able direction of Dave MacKeigan, the is front declawed and needs 8303 Murray Ridge Road,
to Cleveland’s greatness during the years 1875-1929. Dan cast of Jonathan McCleery, Deb Burrow, Judy MacKeigan, an indoor home. in Elyria. Their hours are
Ruminski creates a spellbinding entertainment experience, Kristina Rivera, Becky Linder, Kevin Boland and Elizabeth from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on
sharing unique stories of Cleveland’s past. Flood will leave you in stitches. Monday, Friday & Satur-
day; from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
The North Ridgeville Senior Center is located at 7327 This classic play, originally written and professionally on Tuesday & Thursday;
Avon Belden Rd., in North Ridgeville, next to City Hall (sit- produced in the 1940s, never fails to tickle audiences with its and from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
uated on the corner of Avon Belden Rd. and Bainbridge Rd.). unusual twists and turns. Charles Condomine finds himself in on Sunday. Friendship APL
This program is free, thanks to the generosity of event spon- a real pickle post seance when his sexy, yet dead, wife sud- is a private, non-profit hu-
sor Liston Funeral Home. Call the Senior Center at (440) 353- denly appears and refuses to go away. His current wife, none mane society. They depend
0828 to make a reservation. Light refreshments provided. too pleased with the triangle demands that he get rid of her. on the generosity and finan-
That proves easier said than done and the hilarity that ensues cial support of the public to
is well worth the price of admission. serve the people and ani-
mals of Lorain County.

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APPLIANCES HELP WANTED LEGAL PETS SALES & SERVICES
Good clean used appliances. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR
Call Bill Bakers, 440-322-2325. LEGAL NOTICE Affordable Misty Meadow SMALL DUMPSTERS
CLASS B CDL Farm: dog grooming, pet for roofing, remodeling, etc.
AUTOS WANTED TRUCK DRIVERS Tillman Infrastructure, LLC is proposing to build a boarding and day care, indoor
Mike’s Hooker Service. We Grafton Family Owned busi- 160-foot monopole (164-ft w/appurtenances) located heated facility. Valley City, 216- Bobcat, Backhoe & Dump
pay top dollar for all unwant- ness in operation for over 32 at 12620 Station Rd., in Columbia Station, OH 44028. 372-2755. mistyme Truck work available
ed cars, trucks, vans. Free Structure coordinates are: (N41-19-32.15/W81- adowfarmvalleycity.com
pick-up. Pay cash. Call Mike, years! 56-51.36) No lighting is anticipated. The Federal All Paws Kennel, 24344 Foster CALL JASON’S SERVICES
216-534-6514. Trucking?/?Hauling Business Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Rd., Litchfield, 330-648-9509. 440-926-3446
Registration (ASR Form 854) file number is A1091311. Heated indoor facility, 4 fenced
CLEANING TANDEM TRUCKS Interested persons may review the application at www. exercise yards, custom care. UPHOLSTERY
3 Chics and a Broom: Green CDL CLASS B fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering the file number. $20 per day. Grooming now
Cleaning. Let us spiff you DRUG FREE Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a available. DAN’S UPHOLSTERY
up! Bonded and insured. 440- Request for Environmental Review at www.fcc.gov/asr/ BOARDING: Mutt Motel & over 30 yrs. experience
371-6133 CLEAN DRIVERS LICENSES environmentalrequest within 30 days of the dated that Makeovers, 24769 Sprague
Custom cleaning. Everyone’s RESPONSIBLE, LAID BACK, notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website. Rd., Columbia Station, 216- Full Upholstery
needs are different. We spe- FCC strongly encourages online filing. A mailing address 785-9635, press 1. In?/O? ut heat- Cushion Refills
cialize in catering to what your GOOD OL’ DRIVER for a paper filing is: FCC Requests for Environmental ed facility. Multiple fenced Furniture Repair
needs are. Call Marcie today We are in need to fill posi- Review, ATTN: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, exercise areas. Socialization & Call for free quote
for your free assessment Washington, DC 20554. go home grooming available. on re-upholstery
appointment at 440-213-7527. tions IMMEDIATELY! $25?/d? ay.
Over 13 years experience. Contact Myron 216-952-2932 GROOMING: Mutt Motel & 216-346-2682
Makeovers, 24769 Sprague
FOR RENT Mancan Staffing is Rd., Columbia Station, 216- The Rural-Urban Record
Elyria: Newly remodeled 2 & looking for 785-9635, press 1. All breeds Proudly Serving...
3 bedroom townhomes with and cats welcome!
new carpet, ceramic tile and Warehouse/Assembler Columbia Station • Grafton
hard wood floors. Appliances to work PT hours from LaGrange • Wellington
included. $100 security de- Eaton • North Ridgeville
posit; restrictions apply. Call 3-8 p.m., Tues.-Sat. Carlisle • Elyria
216-221-1333. Duties include Heavy
Lifting, Assembly of LEGAL APPLIANCE, SALES & SERVICE
FOR SALE furniture, Deliveries &
10 inch Craftsman Table Saw, NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION DEMPSEY’S APPLIANCE
cast iron with 1 HP motor. Customer Service. ON TAX LEVY ON TAX LEVY SALES & SERVICE, INC.
$175. Phone: 440-322-4280 $12/hr.
1952 Ideal baby doll, Blonde, IN EXCESS OF THE IN EXCESS OF THE 60 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Blue eyes. Includes clothes, Please apply online at: TEN MILL LIMITATION TEN MILL LIMITATION 41 YEARS IN BUSINESS
crib and bedding. $100, Call www.mancan.com 433 OBERLIN RD.
for info 440-934-1269. or in person at NOTICE is hereby given that in NOTICE is hereby given that in pur- ELYRIA, OHIO 44035
38 inch Round coffee table, pursuance of Resolution of the suance of Resolution of the TRUST- 440-322-8170
Italian Provincial, marble top. 13500 Pearl Rd. #104, TRUSTEES of THE TOWNSHIP EES of THE TOWNSHIP OF CO-
$75, Call 440-934-1269. Strongsville, OH OF COLUMBIA of COLUMBIA STA- LUMBIA of COLUMBIA STATION ASPHALT, CONCRETE & STONE
Queen bedroom set, includes TION Ohio, passed on the 3rd day Ohio, passed on the 5th day of
9 drawer dresser with mirror Mon.-Thurs. 9am-3pm of July, 2017, there will be submitted June, 2017, there will be submitted J. A. KILBY ENT.
and desk with bookcase, $200 to vote of the people at the GENER- to vote of the people at the GEN-
OBO. 6ft Oak entertainment 440-572-9675 AL ELECTION to be held at the reg- ERAL ELECTION to be held at the Concrete • Masonry
center, $100 OBO. 440-221- ular places of voting on TUESDAY, regular places of voting on TUES- Stamped Concrete
5896. Parts Inspectors & Sorters: the 7th day of NOVEMBER, 2017, DAY, the 7th day of NOVEMBER, 440-327-3433
Set of 4 brand new all weather Multiple direct hire openings the question of levying a tax, in 2017, the question of levying a tax,
tires (215/55?/?R17), $400; set on 1st & 2nd shifts in Valley excess of the ten mill limitation, for in excess of the ten mill limitation, NOVAK CONCRETE, INC Richards Concrete
of new rotors, $100. Bought City. Visal inspection of auto the bene?t of the TOWNSHIP OF for the bene?t of the TOWNSHIP
for 2008 Nissan Altima. 216- parts. Experience a plus, not COLUMBIA, for the purpose OP- OF COLUMBIA, for the purpose Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, “For all of your Concrete needs
338-1287 required. Training provided. ERATING AND MAINTAINING THE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR Garage Floors, Stamped and more”!
Steel Tilt Trailer, needs some Standing, lifting up to 40lbs. FIRE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING HOSPITALIZATION IN AND SUP- Concrete, Waterproofing
work, $400. Call 216-789-4706. required. Starting at $12-$13? RESCUE SQUAD AND VEHICLE PORT OF SOUTHWEST GENER- FREE ESTIMATES
Two church pews, $45 each. /?hr. plus benefits. HR44@ EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT. Tax AL HOSPITAL CENTER. Tax being FREE ESTIMATES Follow us on FaceBook
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seat, 10 ft. long, book racks 843-7218, BenchmarkNational. TAX at the rate not exceeding 1.5 the rate not exceeding 1.0 mills for Quality Service since 1989 Richards Concrete LLC
on back. Located at 12981 com?/?jobs mills for each one dollar of valua- each one dollar of valuation, which 440-328-6425
Grafton Road, in Grafton. Call The Lorain County Board of tion, which amounts to $0.15 for amounts to $0.10 for each one
or text 330-416-4654. Elections is seeking Election each one hundred dollars of valua- hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 FREE ESTIMATES!
Workers for the November 7, tion, for 5 years. years.
HALLS FOR RENT 2017 Election. Applicants must Brick, Block, Stone, Tuckpointing,
AMVETS POST 32 be registered voters in Lorain The polls for the election will open The polls for the election will open Restoration & more
County. Bilingual, fluent in at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until (440) 668-8126
11087 Middle Ave., Elyria both Spanish & English, also 7:30 p.m. on election day. 7:30 p.m. on election day. Bonded & Insured
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Available for all occasions HOME IMPROVEMENT
Siding, Windows, Interior Re- OF LORAIN COUNTY OF LORAIN COUNTY
Call for pricing modeling, Painting, A-Z. In- OHIO OHIO
and availability sured. Terry 440-444-5075.
440-458-8544 MARILYN JACOBCIK MARILYN JACOBCIK
COLUMBIA V.F.W HALL HORSES Chairman Chairman
25-120 Capacity RIDING LESSONS: Shamrock
Catering Available Farms and Stables. $35/??hour PAUL R. ADAMS PAUL R. ADAMS
440-236-3323 private lesson. English or Director Director
FULL park with restrooms, 3 Western. Call Maddi, 440-289-
pavilions, air conditioned hall, 0492. Dated: August 28, 2017 Dated: August 28, 2017
for 25 to 138. Call LaGrange STALL FOR RENT: $360 FULL
Lions Club. 440-458-6781. CARE. Includes: 3x?/?day feed-
Grafton VFW. Call from 9:30- ing, turnout, stall cleaning,
11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. hot?/?cold wash rack, Indoor
440-926-3341 Arena, 60 acres riding trails.
Call Shamrock Stables 440-
HANDYMAN SERVICES 748-0887 (office), 440-390-8253
Don’t pitch it, fix it! General (cell).
repair of: home electrical/?l?ite
plumbing, automobiles, appli- LAWN & GARDEN
ances, electronics. Call KRLD, Be ready for Winter. Protect
LLC at 216-256-3899. Let us your concrete from salt this
solve your repair problems. winter. 1/2 off cleaning drive-
ways & walkways. Sealer is ex-
HELP WANTED tra. Fall clean ups. Gutters will
Auto Technician: Brother’s be free with signed contract.
Chevrolet in Wellington is Call Landworks, 440-452-9353.
looking to add an A/B level Brush Hogging or need some-
GM auto technician to their thing hauled? Call Dave, 440-
service staff. Pickups are a big 554-5875.
part of our service business.
Diesel experience is a big plus. JACK’S STUMP REMOVAL
Competitive pay plans, hospi- & LAWN CARE
talization and vacation. Call Free Estimates
Chris Kissell or Greg Fiegilst 440-281-6970
at 440-647-5381 or 800-322- 440-506-8647
5381 for an interview. Email 216-410-7106
[email protected].
Brothers Chevrolet, 46767 St. TOWN & COUNTRY Tree Ser-
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Monday-Friday, 25-35hrs per ESTIMATES. Firewood for
week. Drivers license required. sale. 440-236-3061.
$10 per hour to start. 440-748-
0640. LOTS FOR SALE
LaGrange lots, 303 & White-
WAREHOUSE POSITIONS head. BRING YOUR OWN
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LaGrange, 30 min SW of Cle
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exp., lic. & ins. Pro painting-
spray, brush & roll. Alum.
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