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Volume 63, No. 6 Columbia Station, Ohio August 7, 2017

Bracelets and Burgers for Sean Grafton Hot Stove
HH Division State Champions
Friends of Sean sold special bracelets in front of the restaurant for A large number of friends
$2 each, that read “#SeanStrong.” and family of Sean Garrow, (L-R) Back row: Coaches Chad Presser, Joe Melendez-Head Coach, Brandon Edgell, Matt Mc-
the CHS graduate who was Mahon and Eric Newton. Middle row: Damien Presser, Daniel Melendez, Spencer Payne, David
seriously injured in the 4-car Loveless, Brady Newton and Kaiden Vogelpohl. Front row: Logan Edgell, Brennan Newton, Kai
accident in Grafton Township Toton, Braeden Armold, Marcus McMahon and James Hensley. Missing from photo: Seth Gendics.
on July 22, waited in a long
line at Five Guys in Strongs- Grafton Armold Industries brought a State Championship home to Grafton in the HH
ville to help raise funds for division of the Hot Stove League. With a season record of 21-1, the team won a Regional
Sean. Sean’s continued med- Championship to qualify for the state tournament. The 9-year-old boys participated in an
ical care for his injuries, is escorted parade through town, along with a Grafton softball team also qualifying for the
resulting in excessive costs to state tournament, on their way to Alliance on July 21. Grafton Armold Industries won the
the family. Five Guys donat- ?nal game against North Ridgeville FTC on Sunday, July 23, by the score of 20-2.
ed 30% of it’s pro?ts to the
CHS High School Marching In the state championship game, Damien Presser had four hits, including two doubles,
Band to bene?t Sean. Friends a triple and a homerun. Other multi-hit players were Brennan Newton and Kaiden Vogel-
Samantha Clark and Amanda pohl. Daniel Melendez was the winning pitcher, allowing one hit in three innings pitched.
Skinner set a table up in front Pitching in relief for Grafton Armold Industries was Presser.
of the restaurant and sold
special bracelets that read The players on the state champion team are: Logan Edgell, Brennan Newton, Kai
“#SeanStrong.” All proceeds Toton, Braeden Armold, Marcus McMahon, James Hensley, Damien Presser, Daniel
from the bracelet sale will go Melendez, Spencer Payne, David Loveless, Brady Newton, Kaiden Vogelpohl and Seth
directly to Sean and his fam- Gendics. The team was coached by Chad Presser, Joe Melendez-Head Coach, Brandon
ily. Edgell, Matt McMahon and Eric Newton.

Those friends of Sean
who were not able to make
it to Five Guys, can still
make monetary donations
at: https://www.gofundme.
com/sean-garrows-heal-
ing-and-recovery

Five Guys in Strongsville held a fund-raiser for Sean Garrow of Columbia Station.

Railroad Tracks are Only for Trains

Norfolk Southern Police conducted an educational and enforcement program on July 27, in Don’t Take Chances With Your Life, Stay Off The Tracks!
Elyria, at the Olvie Street Crossing, to help prevent injuries and deaths from people trespassing Follow these rules around railroad tracks and trains:
on railroad tracks and property. • Railroad tracks are private property. Walking or playing on them is illegal and trespassers
are subject to arrest and ?nes.
Around 150 trains operate daily through Elyria on NS’ Chicago Line. Earlier this year, a • The only safe place to cross is at a designated public crossing with either a crossbuck,
man on the NS tracks in Elyria was struck and killed by a train. In 2016, three people were ?ashing red lights or a gate. If you cross at any other place, you are trespassing and can be
killed while trespassing on railroad property along an approximately 15-mile stretch of track ticketed or ?ned.
between Elyria and Vermilion; NS Police stopped 85 people for trespassing. • Flashing red lights indicate a train is approaching from either direction. You can be ?ned
for failure to obey these signals. Never walk around or behind lowered gates at a crossing, and
Walking on railroad tracks or using tracks as a shortcut is trespassing, and violators are sub- DO NOT cross the tracks until the lights have stopped ?ashing.
ject to ?nes or arrest. It’s also extremely dangerous. Last year in Ohio, 16 people died and 18
sustained injuries while trespassing on railroad property, ranking the state ninth in the nation SEE TRACKS ON PAGE 7
for such incidents.

To report trespassers to Norfolk Southern Police, call (800) 453- 2530.

Community Directory

Page 9 Carlisle 10 LaGrange 14 Profile Page 15
Columbia 4 N. Ridgeville 8 Local Dining 17
Eaton 10 Wellington 20 Senior Living 12-13
Grafton 16 Churches 6 Corn Fest 9
Grafton Twp. 19 Events page 2 Classifieds 21

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LOCAL

Events August 11th-13th, 2017

August 5 August 5 August 5-6 100+ Vendors
Free Live Music & Fireworks
Frostville Farmers I Spy Oberlin Tour Lorain County Music Fest Free Parking, Free Admission,
Market
Fun for all ages but especially 3 day Music Fest and Camp- & Free Entertainment
Saturdays thru October 28. designed for younger children ing! $20 per adult for the whole Located on Bainbridge Rd
Organic Vegetables, Fruit, (ages 5-11) accompanied by weekend includes tent camp Between Rt. 83 & Root Rd.
Meats, Eggs, Cheese, Honey, an adult. This guided walking site as well! Call Schaun Acres
Maple Syrup, Baked Goods, tour through historic Oberlin to reserve your site, 440-775- Adult & Kiddie Rides
Plants, Crafts, Music and more. keeps you on your toes as you 7122. By Great Lakes Expositions
Handicap Accessible. seek out historic markers &
decorative details. FREE! Schaun Acres Campground August 11-13 August 13 August 18-20
24101 Cedar Point Rd., 51390 State Route 303
North Olmsted Munroe House Oberlin North Ridgeville Corn Band Concert & Valley City Street Fair
9:00am - 1:00pm 20 West Vine St., Oberlin Weekend long event Festival Ice Cream Social
10:00am - 11:00am Valley City closes off Rt 303
www.frostvillemarket.com www.loraincountymusicfest. The annual Corn Festival Live Music by the Patriots Sym- in downtown for 3 days to put
Our Lady Queen of weebly.com offers FREE admission, FREE phonic band and Ice Cream! on this awesome fundraising
Craft & Scrapbook Sale Peace Festival entertainment, FREE parking event for the Fire Dept. Enjoy
August 6 Enjoy the Fireworks, Corn Willow Park Live music, Food and Games
Sell and/or Buy! Gently used There will be rides, games, putt Eating Contest, Kids Games, Grafton for all ages!
stamps, scrapbook accesso- putt, bike rodeo, food, bingo, face Cruise-In Car & Antique Bands and the Grande Parade. 7:00pm
ries, sewing and more! Ven- painting, displays, raf?es, enter- Gas Engine Show St Rt 303, West of 252
dors will also be selling items. tainment, beer garden, instants, Bainbridge Rd. Ice Cream Social Valley City
casino, a Texas Hold’Em tourna- Car Registration Fee: $5.00 Btw Rt. 83 & Root Rd. Hours vary each day
LifeSpring Comm Church ment, and of course ?reworks! 50/50 Raf?e , Food, Buildings North Ridgeville Live Music, kids activities and
1638 Lester Rd, Open - Contact: George 440- Hours vary Ice Cream! Tickets $5 Sommer Oktoberfest
Valley City 708 Erie St., Grafton 779-4355 Music by Desmond
9:00am - 1:00pm Hours vary each day & Molly. www.nrcornfest.org Carnegie Center Come to Donauschwabens
329 W. 10th St., Lorain German Club and enjoy live
Lakewood Arts Festival www.olqpgrafton.org/festival Cleveland Metroparks August 12 1:00pm - 4:00pm entertainment, folk dancing,
24101 Cedar Point Rd., brass bands, german food,
160 artists from across the WGC Bridgestone North Olmsted German Fest August 18-19 pastries & beverages. $5 per
country, plus food, beverages, Invitational 11:00am - 3:00pm person.
products and activities for chil- The day features German style Burning River Festival
dren. In addition, live music will 19 Annual PGA tournament to www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org food, beer and pastries plus 7370 Columbia Rd,
be performed throughout the be held at Firestone Country Live Music! Activities include Two nights of music, beer, Olmsted Twp
day. Club. Get tickets to watch from August 7-13 Outback Ray and his animals, and water conservancy. Two Hours vary each day
the stands or to walk along the balloon artist Noah Sholl, stages of music will light up
Detroit & Warren Rds course. Discounts for Military. Cuyahoga County Fair Shane Charney’s M&S Equine the Lake Erie shoreline with www.donauschwabencleve-
Lakewood Services Horse Rides, basket 16 genre-spanning music acts land.com
10:00am - 6:00pm Firestone Country Club 121st Annual Fair raf?es and kids’ games. plus a diverse mix of food ven-
452 East Warner Rd., dors and trucks. Tickets $15 at
www.lakewoodartsfest.org Akron Cuyahoga County Amherst Sandstone Village door.
Olmsted Heritage Days Fairgrounds, Berea 763 Milan Ave, Amherst
Oberlin Family Fun Fair 1:00pm - 9:00pm Coast Guard Station
& Classic Car Show Free musical entertainment August 11-13 Whiskey Island,
and performances, along with August 12-13 Cleveland
25th Annual event with arts and antique vendors and Fine Art & Food Fest 6:00pm (both nights)
child-friendly activities (Peppy lots of fun for kids and the National Hamburger
the Clown, Magicians and a whole family. Enjoy Cleveland gourmet food Festival www.burningriverfest.org
Dunk Tank), enticing craft ven- trucks as well as live music at
dors, delicious food trucks and Downtown Olmsted Falls the Huron Boat Basin amphi- Featuring over 20 area eateries Advertise Your Event!
a car show, featuring antique Columbia & Bagley Rds theater on Friday and Saturday serving-up 50 different styles of
and vintage cars. Plus mer- Hours vary each day evening. Plus of course visit hamburgers. Plus Competitive • Event Name
chant Sidewalk Sales! the Fine Arts Festival vendors. Hamburger Eating, Bobbing
for Burgers, NHF Queen, and • Description of Event
Downtown Oberlin Huron Boat Basin Baby Burger Competitions.
10:00am - 4:00pm 330 Main St, Huron (Includes up to 25 Words)
5:00pm ?rst day Lock 3 Park
200 South Main Street • Date Call:
Akron • Location 440-236-5103
12:00pm (both days) • Time

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• Restrictions apply to certain

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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 Valley City Street Fair 60th Wedding Anniversary

Julie Petras The Valley City Street Fair signals the end of summer and Bill and Janet Boggs
email: [email protected] the kids going back to school. The Valley City Fire Department
is busy planning the ?nal stages of their 83rd annual Valley City Congratulations to Janet and Bill Boggs of Columbia Station
WEEKLY CALENDAR Street Fair to be held August 18-20 this year. on their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on Au-
Monday, August 7: gust 3, 1957 at the Columbia United Methodist Church. A small
Columbia Board of Trustees will hold their meeting tonight at A complete schedule of events will be in our ad next week in family gathering was held in July at the church with immediate
the Town Hall at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The Rural-Urban Record. family in attendance. Janet & Bill are long time residents of Co-
lumbia Station. They are the parents of Lois Reisinger of Colum-
CHS Weekly Calendar The opening ceremonies will be held on Friday, August 18, bia Station and Lloyd Boggs of Logansport, Indiana. They enjoy
at 6 p.m. Live on stage each night will be musical entertainment. spending time with their 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchil-
Monday, August 7: There will be bouncy houses in the back of the Fire Station for dren.
8 a.m. Golf at North Olmsted Invitational. the kids, along with kids games. There will be the annual Pizza,
Wednesday, August 9: Watermelon and Pie Eating Contests throughout Saturday and Columbia Library events
8 a.m. Golf at Elyria Pioneer Invitational. Sunday. Bingo will be held in the back of the Fire Station each
Parking Permits due to main of?ce. night. Dinner and a Book Discussion - The Alchemist, by Paulo
Thursday, August 10: Coelho. Tuesday, August 8, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Would you like
8-11:30 a.m. Fall Sports/Marching Band Pictures. Also this year, the Valley City Frog Jump will be held during to spend an evening each month discussing a great book, eating
6 p.m. Fall Sports Parent Meeting - cafeteria. the Street Fair on Sunday, August 20, at 11 a.m. and making new friends? Check out our brand new book discus-
sion group. Dinner is on us! Copies of the book are available at
Columbia Athletic Hall of Fame On Sunday, they will also have a Live Auction featuring the library. Preregistration required.
nominations open many baskets and a Chinese Auction located in the front bays of
the station. Drawing for these baskets will be on Sunday evening Using Google Drive - Wednesday, August 9, from 2-3 p.m.
The Columbia Athletic Hall of Fame committee is once again at 9 p.m. Come learn about the variety of uses for your Google/Gmail ac-
receiving nominations for the Class of 2018 inductees. Think count, from presentation software to survey making to ?le shar-
about past athletes that stood out, a fantastic coach or a commu- Bring the entire family for a fun-?lled weekend!
nity member who committed themselves to athletics.
Columbia Historical Society
Eligible nominees can be athletes who are currently 30 yrs.
old, a coach or administrator who are no longer in that position The Columbia Historical Society will hold its regular meeting
or a community member. on Tuesday, August 8, in the Town Hall. There will be a Social at
7 p.m. with refreshments, and the program is at 7:30 p.m. They
The nomination form can be obtained from the concession plan to revisit a more recent part of our history, the Columbia
stand in the Athletic Complex, the CHS of?ce or printed from Airport. Anyone with information on it, or anyone who uses its
the Columbia Local Schools website: www.Columbia.k12.oh.us service, is invited to come and share.
(click on CHS Athletics and follow the directions to the Colum-
bia Hall of Fame “form”). The deadline for the nomination form Attn: All Youth Football Players
is October 15, 2017. Completed forms can be turned in to Jeff & Cheerleaders
Jump, Athletic Director at the high school.
Columbia Raiders Youth Football will be having a free 2-day
The 2018 HOF induction ceremony is slated for sometime in camp for football & cheerleading on August 8 & 10 at the Co-
January 2018. lumbia Park from 6-7:30 p.m. (by the concession stand behind
the library). We will also still be accepting registrations for the
Valley City Garden Club upcoming football season. We will be starting practices on Tues-
day, August 15. We offer ?ag football ($20) for the 5-6 year
The Valley City Garden Club will meet on Thursday, August old kids and tackle football ($45) for kids in three different age
10, at the Mill Stream Park in Valley City at 5:30 p.m. The club groups - 7-8, 9-10 & 11-12. The cost for cheerleading is $20. We
will be holding their annual Fall Harvest Picnic. This month’s accept kids from surrounding communities. If you are interested
agenda will also include instillation of of?cers. in the best coaching/teaching of football and cheerleading fun-
damentals, then this is the league for your children. We are the
The club offers many interesting and informative speakers, original youth football organization in Columbia and have been
demonstrations and ?eld trips. For more information, contact in existence since 1971. For more information about football,
Tom at (440) 724-1156. contact Dwayne Hershey at (216) 276-0628; for cheerleading
questions, contact Tanya Rind?eisch at (440) 666-0198, or email
[email protected]. You can also check out
the website at www.leaguelineup.com/columbiayouthfootball or
Like us on Facebook at Columbia Raiders Youth Football.

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ing. Preregistration required. July 2 - Disturbance on Plum Creek Dr. RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 Page 5
Senior Coffee Hour - Monday, August 14, from 10:30-11:30 July 2 - Burglary on Station Rd. July 8 - Private Property Accident on Royalton Rd.
July 2 - Suspicious Condition on Plum Creek Dr. July 8 - Noise Complaint on Nichols Rd.
a.m. The Library Friend’s group is hosting a monthly senior so- July 2 - Fireworks Complaint on Sprague Rd./Aldridge Ave. July 8 - Harassment on Dupont Ave.
cial hour in our meeting room. Join us for coffee, light refresh- July 2 - Traf?c Stop on Station Rd./Capel Rd. (2 involved). July 9 - Traf?c Complaint on Station Rd.
ments and a different topic of discussion, event or presentation July 3 - Burglary on Boone Rd. July 9 - Three separate Fireworks Complaints on West River
each month. Preregistration required. July 3 - Three separate Fireworks Complaints - Squire Rd./S. Rd., Aldridge Ave. and Crocker Rd.
Boone Rd., Redfern Rd. and Reserve Way/Snell Rd. July 10 - Suspicious Condition on Osborne Rd.
Teen Drama Club - Wednesday, August 16, from 3:30-5 p.m. July 3 - Suspicious Condition on Dupont Ave. July 10 - Property Damage on Emmons Rd.
Why haven’t you registered to be part of the new Teen Drama July 4 - Domestic Violence/Dispute on Sprague Rd., Olmsted July 10 - Traf?c Complaint on Parkwood Dr.
Club? Join the group and start exercising your creativity and ex- Twp. July 10 - Assistance on Emmons Rd.
pressing your dramatic ?air. We’ll play games, practice dramatic July 4 - Shots Fired on Akins Rd. July 11 - Harassment on Riverview Dr.
techniques and watch and learn about important theatrical per- July 4 - Fireworks Complaint on Colfax Ave. July 11 - Domestic Violence/Dispute on East River Rd.
formances. Most of all, we’ll have fun in a safe, non-judgmental July 5 Shots Fired on W. River Rd. July 12 - Three Traf?c Stops on West River Rd., on East River
environment. Whether you’re a high school thespian extraor- July 5 - 2 Suspicious Condition reports on West River Rd. and Rd. and on Royalton Rd./Station Rd.
dinaire or someone with no acting experience whatsoever, this on Royalton Rd. July 12 - Assisted Ambulance on East River Rd.
group is perfect for you. Preregistration required. July 6 - Noise Complaint on Colfax Ave. July 12 - Warrant Issue on N. Boone Rd.
July 6 - Traf?c Stop on East River Rd./Redfern Rd. July 12 - Protection Order Violation on Emmons Rd.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sign-Up and Pony July 7 - Traf?c Stop on East River Rd./Royalton Rd. July 13 - Fraud on Parkwood Dr.
Rides - Wednesday, August 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join us for an July 6 - Juvenile Complaint on Colfax Ave. (3 involved. ) July 14 - Civil Matter on Royalton Rd.
evening of pony rides and country music as we kickoff our in- July 7 - Theft on Dupont Ave. July 14 - Traf?c Stop on Roylaton Rd./West River Rd.
volvement with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. While you July 7 - Warrant Issue on Parkwood Dr. July 14 - Theft on Roylaton Rd.
wait for your pony ride, babies and children under the age of July 7 - Disabled Motor Vehicle on Sprague Rd. July 15 - Disturbance on Reserve Way.
5 will be able to sign up to receive one free book every month July 7 - Weapons Complaint on Crockers Landing. July 16 - Civil Matter on Dupont Ave.
until their ?fth birthday, courtesy of Dolly Parton’s Imagination July 7 - Domestic Violence/Dispute on Emmons Rd. July 17 - Burglary on Emmons Rd.
Library, The Stocker Foundation and the Lorain County Imagi- July 8 - Harassment on Royalton Rd. July 17 - Missing Person on Emmons Rd.
nation Library Fund. Pony rides will be provided by Pony Tales
Farm of Columbia Station. Preregistration required. SEE SHERIFFS BLOTTER ON PAGE 7

Solar Eclipse Event - Monday, August 21, from 1:30-3 p.m. Your Westside Leader in Dermatology Services
Drop in to celebrate the solar eclipse with space themed activ-
ities. Learn all about this rare sky event and receive a pair of • Adult and pediatric
viewing glasses so you can see the peak of the solar eclipse at patients welcome
2:30 p.m.
Conveniently located near Rt. 83 & 1-90
Cutting the Cord - Alternatives to Cable - Tuesday, August
22, at 6:30 p.m. Tired of paying the ever increasing prices for
cable TV? Want to learn about available alternatives? Join us for
a discussion of ways to break free from cable and stream TV
shows, movies, music and more. Discover ways to save money
without sacri?cing great entertainment. Preregistration required.

To pre-register for programs, call the library at (440) 236-
8751. The Columbia Library is located at 13824 W. River Road
North.

Food Pantry

The August food distribution at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Church will be on Monday, August 7, from 4-5:30 p.m. The
church is located at 25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Town-
ship. The food, from the Second Harvest Food Bank of North
Central Ohio, is available to residents of Columbia, Grafton and
Eaton Township. Recipients must be eligible according to Ohio
Job and Family Services guidelines and bring proof of address,
such as a current utility bill and a photo ID. For more informa-
tion, or to determine eligibility, phone the church of?ce at (440)
236-5095, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Ag-
riculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

CMS Volleyball

Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing vol-
leyball in the fall. Tryouts for 7th grade girls is Monday, August
7, from 9-11 a.m. at CMS. Tryouts for 8th grade girls is Monday,
August 7, from 4-6 p.m. at CMS. If you cannot attend tryouts or
have questions, contact Athletic Director Jeff Jump at (440) 236-
1245 or [email protected].

Parking Permit for CHS Students

Parking Permit applications are now available and required
for eligible seniors, juniors and sophomores who plan to drive
to school during the 2017-2018 school year. Applicants must
maintain a minimum 1.5 GPA, hold a permanent driver’s license
and attend the mandatory parking meeting. Student parking is
available in the lots adjacent to the school. There is a $30 fee
required to attain a permit. The ?nished application, with a copy
of your current driver’s license and copy of the liability insurance
attached, is due Wednesday, August 9. The student driver must
attend a mandatory parking meeting on Monday, August 14, ei-
ther from 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. Applicants will be required
to pay the $30 permit fee at the meeting. Cash, money order or
checks made payable to CHS will be collected at that time. Any
questions, please call CHS at 236-5001. Forms are also available
on the website, www.columbia.k12.oh.us, under documents.

CHS Fall Sports parent meeting/
Marching Band pictures

There will be a Fall Sports Parents meeting on Thursday, Au-
gust 10, at 6 p.m. in the High School cafeteria for all high school
and middle school parents of Fall sports athletes. There will be
a general session to go over rules and regulations from OHSAA
and to review the parent student athletic handbook. Coaches of
individual teams will have an opportunity to meet with team
parents in designated areas immediately following the general
meeting.

Also on Thursday, August 10, all high school fall sports team/
individual and Marching band pictures will be taken. All partic-
ipants should receive order information and a time schedule for
team/group and individual pictures from their coaches/advisors.
Please direct any questions to your child’s respective coach/ad-
visor.

Sheriff’s Blotter

The following is the Lorain County Sheriff’s Dept. Incident
Report for Columbia Township for the end of June and the month
of July.

June 30 - Suspicious Condition Osborne Rd.
June 30 - Assault on East River Rd.
June 30 - Fireworks Complaint on Sprague Rd./Bryant Ave.
July 1 - Four separate Noise Complaints - E. Heather, Os-
borne Rd. and Station Rd. (2).
July 1 - Two separate Fireworks Complaints - Greenview
Ave. & Aldridge Ave.
July 1 - Suspicious Condition on East River Rd.
July 2 - Assistance on Royalton Rd.
July 2 - Assisted Fire Department on Station Rd.

Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 Special Concert Come and
Worship
The Rural-Urban Record First Baptist Church, located at 11400 LaGrange Rd., in with us!
Published Weekly on Monday Elyria will have a concert on August 20, at 6 p.m., with the
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter Benjamin Everson Family. Benjamin Everson is a proli?c YOU’RE INVITED!!!
Founders 1955 creator of A cappella music using his own three octave range
Lee Boise, Publisher & President voice. You will be truly amazed at the arrangements he has CALVARY BAPTIST
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 created by re-recording his own voice. He also does concerts CHURCH
with his wife and four children. Together they have a beauti-
Mailing Address: ful blend. For further information on their music or to listen to 114 Hope Ct., Elyria
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 their recordings, go to www.beneverson.com. Service Time: Sunday, 10 a.m.
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 Block Party/Back to School event 440-458-5200
WWW.CBCHOPE.ORG
Email: [email protected] Come out and enjoy free food, games, prizes and an old
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com fashioned cakewalk with North Eaton Baptist Church. They St. Elizabeth
are hosting their annual community event on Sunday, August Ann Seton
DEADLINE: 27, from 4-6 p.m. They will be offering a free health clinic.
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm New this year, they will be passing out school supplies to any Catholic Parish
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Weds., 9-4 • Thurs. 9-1 kids present. This event is open to anyone in the area. All
activities will be held at the Eaton park located on Royalton 25801 Royalton Rd.
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year Rd. between Island Rd. and Rt. 83. For more information, call Columbia Station, OH
(440) 748-2552.
Chicken BBQ Sacrament of Reconciliation
Trinity and Grace Lutheran merge (Confession)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, located at 25801 Royal-
ton Rd., in Columbia Station, is having their Chicken Barbe- We are blessed to announce the merger of Grace Lutheran Sat., 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
cue on August 27, from 1-4 p.m. or until sold out. They will Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. In today’s environment, Anytime by Appointment
be serving grilled chicken, roll, roasted corn, homemade cole- when so many churches are struggling, we decided to come
slaw or potato salad, homemade pastry and a beverage. Bring together in strength to reach out to both communities of Elyria Weekend Masses
your family and friends; they’ll do the cooking and clean up! and Grafton to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Sat. 5 p.m.
Cost is $9 for 1/2 chicken and $7 for 1/4 chicken.
This merger will allow us to reach out to the communi- Sun. 8 & 11 a.m.
Carryouts will be available after the 11 a.m. Mass. For ties even more than we have in the past and to centralize our
more information, call the church at (440) 236-5095. efforts to provide quality preschool in two locations. For the 440-236-5095
time being, we will have preschool at both locations, even
Celebrate Recovery though worship services are no longer offered at the Trinity www.seascolumbiastation.org
Lutheran location.
Celebrate Recovery, the local Christian 12-Step Pro- NORTH GRAFTON UNITED
gram for anyone needing help with a hurt, habit or hang-up, Preschool continues at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38307 EATON METHODIST CHURCH
meets each week at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Church of the Royalton Rd., Grafton and at Grace Lutheran Church, 9685 CHRISTIAN
Open Door, located at 43275 Telegraph Road, in Elyria. The East River Rd., Elyria. Please call Grace at (440) 322-5497 CHURCH 973 Mechanic St.,Grafton • 926-2034
?rst hour begins with a brief time of worship, followed by for more information or to register. “Your Family Church”
a weekly lesson or a personal testimony. The second hour (Disciples)
has gender speci?c small groups for men and women, with a Trinity and Grace Lutheran both worship at the Grace Lu- Rt. 82 & 83 8:45am Sunday School
special video for ?rst time attenders. All meetings are open to theran site each Sunday at 9 a.m. with Holy Communion of- 10:00am Worship
everyone. Light refreshments are served following the pro- fered each week. Both congregations are now served by Rev. 440-748-2230
gram. For further information, call Bob at (440) 326-2329. Robert F. Weldon, Sr., who has served at Grace for the past 10:35am Children’s Church
?ve years. Visit the website at: www.gracelcelyria.org. www.neccdisciples.com Rev. Bob Kuntz, Pastor
Life Spring Community Church would also like to in-
vite the community to their Celebrate Recovery program. Pig Roast/fund-raiser Worship Services COLUMBIA UNITED
Come join them on Monday nights beginning at 6 p.m. The METHODIST
church is located at 1638 Lester Rd., in Valley City. Dinner On Saturday, August 12, from 4-7 p.m., Grace Community 8:00am & 9:30am CHURCH
and fellowship is from 6-7 p.m., large groups from 7-8 p.m., Church and Kairos Prison Ministry, located at 12365 Graf-
small groups from 8-9 p.m. and 9 p.m. coffee and dessert. ton Rd., in Grafton, are having a Pig Roast/fund-raiser. Pork Sunday School Worship Service
Child care is available. For more information, you can go to meals are $10 per person. Children under 12 will receive the 10:30 a.m.
celebraterecovery.lifescc.net. kids meal which includes 1 hot dog with chips. Additional 10:45am
pork meals are available for $10. The event includes games, Polly Tallos Sunday School
GriefShare prizes, a Chinese Auction, raf?es, 50/50 and much more!
Christian Ed. & Youth Director during Worship Service
GriefShare is a faith based support group for those who For more information or to purchase tickets, call (440)
have lost a loved one. They offer support, comfort and guid- 458-6612. Rev. Charles A. Butcher 25453 ROYALTON ROAD
ance through shared experiences, providing encouragement COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO
and hope for joy in the future. Bring a friend if you prefer. Healing Hearts Pastor
The group meets at Christ Church, located at 23080 Roy- Pastor Matt Merriman
alton Road, in Columbia Station. (Rt. 82 at Marks Rd.) The Healing Hearts is a non-denominational social group for “Welcome Home” 236-8822
meetings are on Tuesdays evenings, from 7-8:30 p.m. and on widows and widowers. Members enjoy a variety of events
Tuesday mornings, from 10-11:30 a.m. August 15 through and opportunities to meet and socialize with new people in New Life Wesleyan Church [email protected]
November 7. For more information or to register, contact similar circumstances. They welcome new members from all www.columbiaumc.net
Pastor Dominic Verdell at (440) 236-8282. Visit www.christ- area communities and adults of all ages. Through the end of 11149 West River Rd.
churchohio.org. 2017, regular meetings are on the third Wednesday of each Columbia Station United Church of God
month at the Brunswick Library, located at 3649 Center Road. 12981 Grafton Rd.
Fields United Methodist Church has started a new pro- Meeting times vary; please contact Connie at (440) 526-5495 SUNDAY 9 am Grafton, Oh 44044
gram called GriefShare, a special weekly grief recovery sem- for details. Adult Bible Study
inar and support group. GriefShare meets weekly, and contin- Sabbath Services
uously, as long as there is a need, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and The meeting schedule for the remainder of 2017 is as fol- SUNDAY 10 am Saturdays at 12:30 pm
will include a weekly topic, a short video and a workbook to lows. August 16, from 12-2 p.m.; September 20, from 1-3 Worship & Children’s Church
go along with the video. You’ll ?nd GriefShare to be a warm, p.m.; October 18, from 1-3 p.m.; November 15, from 1-3 http://cleveland.ucg.org
caring environment and will come to see the group as an oasis p.m.; and December 20, from 1-3 p.m. WEDNESDAY 6:45 pm
on your long journey through grief. You can join in anytime. Bible Study Trinity Lutheran is now
Leaders are Adrienne Essenberg and Marylynn Swartz. Fields Divorce Care Seminars
United Methodist Church is located at 34077 Lorain Road, in Youth Group, Kids Club GRACE
North Ridgeville. Please contact the church of?ce at (440) Church of the Open Door: LUTHERAN
327-8753 for more information or to register for GriefShare. DivorceCare is a national support group that meets weekly in Rev. Steve Spaeth - Pastor
Lorain County. It is a warm, caring environment where people Rev. John Bodo CHURCH
learn how to deal with the hurt caused by separation or divorce. - Associate Pastor
The group understands how attendees feel, because they all 9685 E. River Rd. • Elyria
have been in the same place. Participants are welcome to begin 440-236-8600 Sunday Worship
attending the DivorceCare group at any point. Each session is www.nlwesleyan.org 9 am
“self-contained” so there is no need to attend in sequence. At-
tendees will be able to pick up any missed sessions in the next Church of Christ Adult Bible School
13-week cycle. For details on meeting days/times, call (440) 10:10 am
323-4644 or register at www.OpenDoor.tv/divorce-care. The Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am
group will me at the Church of the Open Door, located at 43275 Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm 440-322-5497
Telegraph Road, in Elyria. www.gracelcelyria.org
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SHERIFFS BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 July 29 - Domestic Violence/Dispute on Station Rd. (Several RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 Page 7
July 17 - Burglary on Station Rd. involved).
July 18 - Animal Complaint/Investigation on Jaquay Rd. Fall Adult Volleyball Leagues
July 18 - Suspicious Condition on E. River Rd. The Sheriff’s Deputies also responded to several alarm issues,
July 19 - Domestic Violence/Dispute on Station Rd. 911 Hangup/Open Line calls made and did some premise checks The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is currently
July 19 - Three separate Traf?c Stops on East River Rd./Eagle and follow-up investigations throughout the month. accepting registration for its adult women’s and co-rec. volley-
ball leagues. Team rosters must be completed prior to the season
Pointe. All Veterans' Day with no more than twelve players. Players must be at least in
July 19 - Lockout on Station Rd. high school or older to participate. A ten match schedule will be
July 19 - Two separate Traf?c Stops on Royalton Rd. and on “All Veterans' Day,” played beginning the week of September 11. Team applications
sponsored by Veterans Who are due by August 18 and the league fee of $175 (of?cials fees
West River Rd. Care, is a special tribute to not included) must be paid by August 25 at the Parks’ main of-
July 20 - Traf?c Stop on Sprague Rd./West River Rd. our fallen military, police ?ce, 131 Court St., Suite 103 (City Hall). Various levels of play
July 20 - Lockout on Mitchell Rd. and ? re heroes! This special is offered. For more information, call 326-1500.
July 21 - Suspicious Condition on West River Rd. recognition event will be on
July 21 - Domestic Violence/Dispute on Marks Rd. Sunday, September 10, from TRACKS CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
July 21 - Abandoned Vehicle on Royalton Rd. 12-6 p.m. at the Black River • Trains cannot stop quickly. A freight train moving at 55
July 21 - Drug Investigation on Station Rd. (Several involved) Landing in Lorain. The spe-
July 21 - Protection Order Violation on Royalton Rd. cial guest and keynote speak- miles per hour, can take a mile or more to stop.
July 22 - Noise Complaints on Crosstie Trail and on Bridle er will be Pentagon Major • Don’t stand close to railroad tracks. A train is at least
General Donald Constatine
Path Ln. Hilbert, recipient of many three feet wider than the tracks on each side.
July 22 - Suspicious Condition on Royalton Rd./Cayuga Dr. distinguished service medals • Never walk, run, cycle or operate ATVs on railroad
July 23 - Property Damage on N. Boone Rd. throughout his 35 years of Pentagon Major General Donald
July 23 - Traf?c Complaint on Parkwood Dr. commissioned active duty Constatine Hilbert. tracks, tunnels or bridges. There is only enough clearance on
July 23 - Burglary on Dupont Ave. the tracks for a train to pass. Trestles are not meant to be side-
July 23 - Property Damage on Station Rd. in the U.S. Army. The Ma- events include a “Mild to walks or pedestrian bridges!
July 25 - Shots Fired on Osborne Rd. jor General will be speaking Wild Off-road Vehicle Per-
July 26 - Disabled Motor Vehicle on Fairway Dr. about the Vietnam War and formance,” an “Antique Car, • Never try to hop or jump aboard a moving train; and
July 26 - Assistance on Fremont Ave. it’s 50th Commemoration. Truck & Motorcycle Show” don’t try to climb between the rail cars of a stopped train as
July 26 - Suspicious Condition on Colfax Ave. Special events include a and a “Fire Truck Dis- the train can start moving at any moment.
July 26 - Disturbance on Jaquay Rd. “Vietnam Era Recognition play.” Col. Dahlke’s WWII
July 26 - Traf?c Stop on Mitchell Rd./Sprague Rd. Ceremony” for those who Paratrooper Display and a • Always Expect A Train! Freight trains do not follow set
July 26 - Disturbance on Royalton Rd. served in the military from S.W.A.T. Team vehicle will schedules.
July 27 - Traf?c Stop on Royalton Rd./West River Rd. 1955-1975. The Nathan also be there. Special mu-
July 27 - Unwanted Person on Valley View Dr. Perry DAR Daughters of the sical entertainment will be For more information, visit www.seetracksthinktrain.org
July 28 - Theft on West River Rd. American Revolution will provided by The Roadhouse or www.oli.org.
July 28 - Traf?c Complaint on Clarke Rd. also be distributing much Family Band and Band on a
July 28 - Suspicious Condition on East River Rd. deserved medals to many of Mission. There will be much HYDROPONICS
July 29 - Theft on Marks Rd. the veterans in attendance. more surprises to come at the
July 29 - Property Damage on Royalton Rd. The U.S. Coast Guard Cut- “All Veterans' Day” that Vet- The Indoor Gardener
July 29 - Three Traf?c Stops on Station Rd. ter will be on display as well erans and their family and Store
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Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 27th annual Horseshoe Tournament Southwest General Free
Healthy Events
[email protected] All horseshoe enthusiasts are encouraged to join Lorain Coun-
ty Engineer Ken Carney as they kick-off Engineer Carney’s 27th Southwest General’s Community Nurse Program offers a
Garden Club of North Ridgeville annual Horseshoe Tournament which is held each year during variety of health and wellness programs in local communities
the North Ridgeville Corn Festival. This year’s event will be on throughout the year. To learn more about these programs, visit
The Garden Club of North Ridgeville will be having their Saturday, August 12, beginning at 12 p.m. at South Central Park www.swgeneral.com/events-education-screenings.
Fall Plant and Bake Sale on September 9, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at near the tennis courts off Avon Belden Road. Anyone interested
the Rini Plaza (Giant Eagle), by the Dollar Tree store. They will in signing up for the tournament, singles and doubles, men, and The Gift of Aging - Reverend Doctor Charissa Prunty, Chap-
have perennial plants dug from the members gardens priced very women, can sign up Saturday morning beginning at 10 a.m. until lain, Southwest General, will offer viewpoints, which lead to
reasonably. They have repeat customers every year. Come and the start of the tournament. A blind draw will be held for doubles greater acceptance, appreciation and discovery during the ag-
get some plants for your fall planting. For information, please beginning at 11:45 a.m. The entry fee is $10 for doubles. Singles ing process. The program is on Thursday, August 10, at 11 a.m.
call (440) 365-8522. is $5 if you have signed up for doubles. All proceeds from the at North Park Senior Living, located at 14801 Holland Rd., in
horseshoe tournament bene?t the Meals-On-Wheels program Brook Park. Complimentary lunch will be provided. Reservation
North Ridgeville Library provided by the North Ridgeville Of?ce for Older Adults (Senior is required by Monday, August 7 - call (216) 267-0555.
Center). Awards to participants will be given out immediately
Book Buddies Adult Book Discussion - Between The World following the tournament. The program is also being offered on Tuesday, August 15,
And Me, by Ta Nehisi Coates. Wednesday, August 9, from 1-2 at 10 a.m. at the Strongsville Community Library, located at
p.m. Copies of the book are available at the adult information Susy & Ollie seek loving homes 18700 Westwood Dr., in Strongsville. Complimentary continen-
desk. New members are welcome. Preregistration required. tal breakfast will be provided. Reservation is required. Call (440)
Susy Ollie 238-5530.
Corn Festival Activities - Friday, August 11, from 6-11 p.m.;
Saturday, August 12, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, August Susy and Ollie are just so sweet! They love attention and are When Drugs Collide: Drug Interactions - There are thou-
13, from noon-6 p.m. Visit the Corn Festival booth located in cuddly and affectionate 2-month-old kittens. Susy is a female sands of prescriptions, over-the-counters and herbal medicines
the library driveway entrance.Stop by for free giveaways. Tortoiseshell and Ollie is a short hair black and white male. on the market. How do these affect each other and how can in-
They were found in Wellington and have very limited vision, teractions be avoided? Dave Ferris, PharmD, Southwest General,
Family Game Day Giant Jenga® - Tuesday, August 15, so have to be indoor only pets. They are in the green room at will discuss the different types of interactions, interactions vers-
from 2-3 p.m. Are you tire of the same old family game night? FAPL, where you can spend some time with them. You will be es side effects and your role in prevention. The program is on
Come to the library to play a game of giant Jenga®. Preregis- amazed at how friendly they are. It would be so nice for them Tuesday, August 15, at 10 a.m. at the Strongsville Community
tration required. to ?nd homes where they get lots of TLC. If you would like Library, located at 18700 Westwood Dr., in Strongsville, and on
to give Susy and/or Ollie a loving, forever home, please call Tuesday, August 29, at 10 a.m. at the Polonye Community Cen-
The Butler Did It, Mystery Book Discussion - The Redeem- the Friendship Animal Protective League at (440) 322-4321. ter, located at 17400 Holland Rd., in Brook Park.
er, by Jo Nesbo. Wednesday, August 16, from 7-8 p.m. Copies (www.FriendshipAPL.org)
of the mystery book being discussed are available at the adult The shelter is located at 8303 Murray Ridge Road, in Elyria. Memory Screening - Are you saying, “Sorry, I forgot,” a little
information desk. New members are welcome. Preregistration Their hours are from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Friday & too often? It’s normal to forget a name from time to time, but it’s
required. Saturday; from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday & Thursday; and not normal to keep forgetting days of the week or when to pay
from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Adoption fees are $20 for bills or take medicine. Join us for a free screening hosted by the
Afternoon Adult Book Discussion - A Man Called Ove, by 1 year and older and $50 for less than 1 year old. All cats have Community Nurses to see if you should consider seeing a physi-
Fredrik Backman. Tuesday, August 22, from 1-2 p.m. Adults, cian. Reservation is required. Call (440) 816-4037. The program
enjoy a fun and interesting discussion of a popular title on the is on Wednesday, August 16, from 9-11 a.m. at the Middleburg
fourth Tuesday afternoon each month. Copies of the book are Heights Community Center, located at 16000 Bagley Rd., in
available at the adult information desk. New members are wel- Middleburg Heights and on Thursday, Aug. 22, from| 9-11 a.m.
come. Preregistration required. at the The Jenkins Place Senior Center, located at 26100 Bagley
Rd., in Olmsted Falls.
To register for programs, call the library at (440) 327-8326.
The North Ridgeville Library is located at 35700 Bainbridge Free Osteoporosis Screening - Osteoporosis affects more
Road. than 10 million Americans. Are you at risk for future fractures?
No appointment necessary. The program is on Monday, August
Need to look at our archives? 21, from 9-11 a.m. at Ehrnfelt Recreation Center, located at
Visit our website at: 18100 Royalton Rd., in Strongsville, and on Wednesday, August
23, from 9-11 a.m. at LifeWorks of Southwest General, located
www.rural-urbanrecord.com at 7390 Old Oak Blvd., in Middleburg Heights.

been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and have test- Options for Hip and Knee Arthritis - Larry Lika, DO, a
ed negative for FeLV. Friendship APL is a private, non-pro?t board-certi?ed orthopedic surgeon on the Medical Staff at
humane society. They depend on the generosity and ?nancial Southwest General, will discuss current approaches to hip and
support of the public to serve the people and animals of Lorain knee arthritis—from non-surgical to surgical options. Learn how
County. advances in technologies can mean a quicker recovery and im-
proved outcomes. Reservation is required. Call (330) 273-8000.
The program is on Monday, August 28, at 11 a.m. at the Bruns-
wick Recreation Center, located at 3637 Center Rd., Brunswick.

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10:30pm Fireworks
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Saturday, August 12th, 11-11pm

8 - 11:30am Fishing with Corn Derby,

South Central Park

9 - 12pm Car Show Registration

9 - 3pm Car Show

11 - 11pm All Day Wristbands $20.00

11 - 4pm Pre Register for Corn Eating Contest

at Souvenir Booth

Design Your Own Custom Ring 12 - 2pm Car Show Vote for your Favorite
that No one else will have!
12pm Horseshoe Tournament**
Tues. 9:30-7 • Wed.,Th.,Fri. 9:30-5 • Sat. 9:30-3:30
South Central Park

2 - 4pm Poppie’s Kids CORNer, Singing,

Dancing, Moving and Grooving,

& Letter Exploration

2 - 6pm Keith The Magic Man Magic Show

2 - 6pm Bloodmobile by Lifeshare

4:30 pm Corn Eating Contest at Poppie’s

Kids CORNer

8 - 10:30pm Entertainment by Chris Higbee

and his Country Rock Band

Sunday, August 13th, 12-6pm

12 - 6pm Ride wristband $18.00

1 - 5pm Bloodmobile by Lifeshare

1:30pm Grande Parade Down Center Ridge

4 - 6pm Poppie’s Kids CORNer,

Outdoor yoga and Scientist Fun

4pm Introduction of Visiting Queens at

Gazebo

4:30pm Parade Trophies at Gazebo

**For Informational Purposes Only, Not a N.R. Corn
Festival Committee, Inc. sponsored event.

Thanks for 43 Years of Support!
Come to our 44th Festival in 2018

Page 10, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 [email protected] public facilities in communities with new electric aggregation
programs. The NOPEC program is believed to be one of the
[email protected] Carlisle Township receives grant largest energy ef?ciency initiatives in Ohio history. To date,
from NOPEC the program has resulted in more than 330 projects throughout
Clothes Closet Northeast Ohio.
L-R: Trustees James Wright, Jared Smith and Berry Taylor and Pat-
The North Eaton Baptist Church monthly Clothes Closet rick McNamara - NOPEC Relationship Manager. “As a result of these grants, taxpayers in Carlisle Township
will be on Monday, August 7, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Every month and throughout our NOPEC member communities, will realize
brings new items, whether baby clothes and furniture or children Carlisle Township received a symbolic $7,745 oversized long-lasting dividends from the reduced energy consumption –
through adult clothing and shoes. They also have a small amount check recognizing the completion of the NOPEC Powering our not only from the signi?cant cost savings, but from the reduced
of household items and toys. Everything is free and no documen- Community Grant on July 17. The NOPEC grant money was carbon footprint as well,” said Chuck Keiper, NOPEC’s Execu-
tation is needed. Bring a bag to take items with you. North Eaton used to purchase and install new energy ef?cient lighting in the tive Director.
Baptist is located at 12109 Reed Rd., in Grafton. If you have any township Fire Department and Road Department garage bays.
questions, please call (440) 748-2552. 5K Race/Fun Walk
Township Trustees and NOPEC’s Relationship Manager, Pat
Eaton Township Hall news McNamara, celebrated the completion of the project that has The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation
helped to reduce energy costs. with Lorain County Community College and the Elyria Ap-
Please note our Compost Center is open on Saturdays only ple Festival, will be hosting a 5K Race/Fun Walk on Sunday,
from 10 a.m-4 p.m. NOPEC launched the POC grant program in 2010 to pro- September 17, at 8:30 a.m. The race/walk will start at Elywood
vide funds for cost-saving energy ef?ciency improvements for Drive and Washington Avenue and take runners/walkers on a
• Please Contact our of?ce at (440) 748-2236 or secretary@ course down Washington Avenue to Elywoods Park. Parking for
eatontownship.org to request a Resident Packet with links to Re- Did you the race will be available at Northwood Junior High School, lo-
sources in the County/Township. know? cated at 700 Gulf Road. Runners who want to receive a T-shirt
must pre-register by September 6 online at www.cityofelyria.
• Please visit our Facebook page for info daily at www. No Aluminum orag/department/parks or at the Parks Main Of?ce, 131 Court
facebook.com/EATONTOWNSHIP. Foil in recycle! Street., between 8 a.m.-4:40 p.m. on weekdays.

• Local Eaton Twp. Businesses (retail & at-home) should con- Keep in touch with your community Awards will be given to various age categories with the top
tact the secretary to be listed in our Business Listing. Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com ?ve male and female ?nishers. Pre-race registration fees are $15
with a T-shirt and $10 without a T-shirt. Registration will be ac-
• Did you know the Township will allow you to “borrow” 7 cepted the day of the race at Northwood Junior High School be-
tables/24 chairs to use for a party. Call the Township to reserve ginning at 7:30 a.m. Race-day registration fees are $15 without a
them! (440) 748-2236 (must be an Eaton Twp. Resident). T-shirt. The Family Walk is free.

• Reminder: Notary Services are complimentary for Town- For more information, contact the Elyria Parks and Recre-
ship residents. ation Department at (440) 326-1500.

• Flint Ridge Phase 4 road construction is underway. Please CONSTRUCTION ALERT
give yourself extra time to drive in and out of that subdivision.
Carlisle Township
• Free summer meals for kids under 18 years old, Mon-
day-Friday served at 12:15 p.m. at the Eaton Town Hall. Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney announces the closure
of Butternut Ridge Road, between LaGrange Road and
• Eaton Township has a curfew between 12 a.m. midnight-5 Oberlin-Elyria Road, for the removal of a log jam. The
a.m. per Resolution 90-413. work is being completed by Edward’s Land Clearing and
Tree Service of Amherst, Ohio. The cost of the project is
• Reminder: Transient vendors & solicitors must have a per- $25,000 and is being funded by the Lorain County Storm
mit (by Eaton Town Hall) to go door to door in our township Water District.
- residents are instructed to contact the Sheriff’s Dept. for all vi-
olations. The work will begin at 8:00 am on Monday, August 7, 2017
and is expected to be completed by 5:00 pm on Friday,
Calender August 11, 2017, weather permitting. Please note that the
8/7 - 5-7 p.m. Free clothing pantry at North Eaton Baptist roads will be open to through traf?c between 7:00 pm and
Church. 7:00 am each evening.
8/8 - 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals has a Hearing - AB-
2017-01 Yacabucci. Detour signs will be posted. Your cooperation during
8/12 - Tentative Paper Shredding Day (to be rescheduled) construction is greatly appreciated.
8/15 - 6:30 p.m. Public hearing re: Stonecreek subdivision
SP-2016-11.
8/15 - 7:30 p.m. Bi-Monthly Trustees meeting.
8/16 - 7 p.m. Zoning Commission Special Meeting re: arti-
cles 6 & 14.
8/17 - 7 p.m. LCTA - Lorain County Township Association.
8/21-8/27 - Lorain County Fair Week!

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on Friday, September 1, from blood pressure. In Canada in Dropping those pounds, espe-
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located at 7327 Avon Belden percent of Canadians ages ity that can boost heart health, a free lunch for all attendees. The program will follow at
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Page 14, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 Rosie seeks loving home Performances are Fridays Theatre Box Of?ce is locat-
and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and ed at 4530 Colorado Ave., in
[email protected] Rosie is a 1-2 year-old fe- Sundays at 3 p.m., and take Shef?eld, and is open form 10
male Pug/Daschund mix. Ros- place in Ewing Theatre locat- a.m.-6 p.m. daily. For more
KEY 5K Run/1 Mile Walk ie weighs 15 lbs., is spayed ed within the French Creek information, call (440) 949-
and has had all her vaccines; Nature & Arts Center. Tickets 5200 ext. 221. Tickets can
The Keystone Empowers You (KEY) collaborative is seeking she is also micro-chipped. are $16 to $18 for adults and also be purchased online by
sponsors for “The Pheasant Run.” This is a 5K/1 Mile Run/Walk Rosie was rescued along with $10 for children under the visiting www.metroparks.cc/
to increase access to and awareness of physical activity resourc- two of her puppies. She’s an age of 18. The French Creek theatre.php.
es in the Keystone community. The event is Sunday, October 1,
beginning at 1 p.m. By sponsoring this community event, you extremely sweet, loving little Hospice Volunteer Education Series
will gain and expand visibility in the community, participate girl who gets along well with
in a community-based event and support an event that direct- other dogs. It’s best she’s not
ly bene?ts the health of the community. Your sponsorship helps with cats as she will chase Hospice of the Western Reserve is seeking volunteers to assist
to defray the cost of organizing the event. Funds received from them. She’s very obedient! in private residences, nursing homes, assisted living communi-
sponsors are used to purchase T-shirts for registered race partic- She has an adorable face with ties, their three Hospice House locations and hospital settings. As
ipants, the timer clock and complimentary drinks and snacks for a soft, warm fawn colored Rosie a vital part of Hospice of the Western Reserve’s team, volunteers
race participants. come from all walks of life and have a variety of skills, talents
coat. To meet Rosie, contact mal Rescue at www.safehar- and abilities. Opportunities to serve are diverse: visit patients and
See the Keystone website at www.keystonelocalschools.org Micci with Safe Harbor Ani- boranimalrecue.org. families to provide companionship, socialization and comfort;
for sponsorship forms, registration and more information. help with legacy work, transportation, light housework and meal
Election of Lorain County Fair preparation; run errands; make phone calls; help with clerical
Lions Club Sight & Hearing benefit Board of Directors work; attend health fairs and make presentations. Volunteers
with specialized professional quali?cations and training are also
The LaGrange Lions Club will present their “Sight & Hearing Elections for the Lorain County Fair Board of Directors will needed: attorneys, licensed hair dressers, massotherapists and pet
Bene?t” on Sunday, October 22, from 12-5 p.m. at the Lions be held during this year’s fair on Monday, August 21, from 1-7 therapy dogs and their handlers.
Park, located at 240 Glendale St., in LaGrange. The event will p.m. Any person wishing to run for the Fair Board must be at
feature The Eddies & the Mikes with Kevin Dowler. This is an least 21 years old, a resident of Lorain County, a current mem- The next series of volunteer classes will be held at Hospice
outdoor event (rain or shine) and the concert is free. Bring your ber of the Lorain County Agricultural Society, provide a copy of of the Western Reserve, located at 2173 N. Ridge Road E., in
lawn chairs. Food and beverages will be available, but no cool- their Driver’s License or other acceptable form of identi?cation Lorain, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 26 & 28 and
ers will be permitted. Also that evening, they will have a 50/50 and submit to a BCI&I and FBI criminal background check with- October 3 & 5, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Non-clinical volunteers at-
drawing, so don’t forget to buy your tickets! in 120 days prior to the election. To be a member of the Lorain tend only the ?rst four hours on September 26, while most other
County Agricultural Society, one must purchase a membership volunteers attend all classes. Pre-registration is required. For
For more information, please contact George at (440) 315- pass. more information, or to register, call the volunteer team at (216)
7871 or visit www.lagrangelionsoh.org. 255-9090. It is required to wait 12 months after experiencing a
Candidates can purchase a membership pass for $25 and pick signi?cant loss before volunteering directly with patients.
Pig Roast fund-raiser up a petition from the Secretary’s Of?ce, located on the fair-
grounds, during regular of?ce hours (9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday WANT A PEN PAL?
The LaGrange Hunting & Fishing Club is hosting a Pig Roast thru Saturday). WRITE TO A SOLDIER!
& Gun Raf?e on October 14 from 5-11 p.m at the Lorain County
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They will be serving roasted pig, chicken quarters with BBQ and turned into the Secretary’s of?ce by 12 noon on Monday,
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w/butter, pasta salad, cole slaw, rolls & butter, beer, coffee, pop resumes for the full time position of Skilled Maintenance
& water. They will be raf?ing off 7 new guns along with side There are seven positions to be voted for three-year terms and worker. Duties will include grounds maintenance, street
raf?es and a reverse raf?e. For tickets and/or information, call one position to be voted for a two-year term. If any questions repair work, snow related work, building maintenance
Ron at (440) 829-3724 or Ann at (440) 315-4278. should arise regarding the election procedure, please contact the and other duties as necessary. Electrical, mechanical and
Fair Secretary, Charisse Nikel, at (440) 647-2781. plumbing knowledge is a plus but not required. Ohio
Lions Club Gun Raffle Public Employee Retirement and health care package
Willy Wonka at are included with this position. Applications are available
The LaGrange Lions are holding their 2nd annual Gun Raf?e French Creek Theatre at the LaGrange Municipal Building, 355 South Center
on August 12, from 12-5 p.m. at Lions Park, located at 240 Glen- Street, LaGrange, Ohio, 44050.
dale St. Cost is $20/ticket or 6/$100. They will be raf?ing off 10 Lorain County MetroParks candy empire, world famous
new guns, along with other side raf?es. Food will be provided presents Roald Dahl’s Wil- chocolatier Willy Wonka in- Please send completed applications / resumes to the
and beverages available for purchase. This will be held rain or ly Wonka to cap off French vites ?ve precocious young- same address. Deadline for receiving applications and
shine, inside and outside. For tickets and/or information, call Tim Creek Theatre’s 2016/2017 sters to his factory for a grand resumes will be August 18, 2017.
at (330) 591-0367 or Ann at (440) 315-4278. Season with sugar, spice & tour. Ranging in vice from
everything nice! video game addiction to glut- CONSTRUCTION ALERT
tony, only one of the children
In search of an heir to his will walk away with Wonka’s LaGrange Township
prize. Can the disadvantaged
dreamer Charlie Bucket defy Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney announces the closure
the odds to win it all? Chock of Indian Hollow Road, between Whitney Road and
full of timeless tunes like Webster Road, for an extension of a road culvert. The work
“Pure Imagination,” “Cheer is being completed by the County Engineer’s Highway
Up, Charlie” and “The Can- Maintenance department.
dy Man,” this mouthwatering
musical will leave audiences The work will begin at 8:00 am on Monday, August 7, 2017
hungry for more! and is expected to be completed by 5:00 pm on Friday,
August 11, 2017, weather permitting.
French Creek Theatre con-
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the work of its actors and crew construction is greatly appreciated.
with an Opening Night Recep-
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following the performance.
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team in French Creek’s multi-
use room adjacent to Pijor
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Page 16, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 p.m.; Fridays 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sundays 1-5 p.m. The library ed that there are now 49 options to help non-traditional students
will begin their Sunday hours for the school year on September earn credits toward graduation, including industry recognized
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GOLF OUTING Sharon Novak, the new Director of Pupil Services, intro-
MIDVIEW MEET AND GREET Elyria Catholic High School will sponsor their 28th annual duced herself to the board and reported she will be creating a
Several new administrators are coming to Midview. There golf outing on Monday, September 25, at Oberlin Golf Club. The new website open to all parents, teachers and other mentors for
will be an opportunity to meet them at an event being held on shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. and will include a NY strip steak students in the special education program. The website will have
Tuesday evening, August 8, from 6-7 p.m. in the Middle School dinner after 18 holes of golf. The cost is $125 per golfer or $500 resources and will help provide information on each student so
Cafeteria. Anyone in the district is welcome to attend this infor- for a team of four. Please contact Kelsie Stites at 365-1821, ext. they can transition more easily from grade level to grade level
mal meet and greet. The new administrators are: Sharon Novak, 122, for more information regarding playing, sponsoring and/or and from school building to school building in the district.
Director of Pupil Services; Sharon Henry, Director of Food Ser- donating. Proceeds will bene?t general programs for all students
vices; Shane Sullivan, Principal of East Intermediate School; and at the high school. Treasurer Nicole Spriggs summed up the end of the ?scal
D.J. Shaw, Assistant Principal at Midview High School. year for the board members, then said the district is on “solid
HOMEBOUND SERVICES footing.” Midview administration met with Ohio legislators on
ICE CREAM SOCIAL/PATRIOTS CONCERT The Grafton-Midview Library now has a Homebound Ser- the proposed changes to education funding from the state. In the
The Grafton Bicentennial Committee will be sponsoring a vice available. The library offers free delivery of materials to proposal, the state would look at enrollment ?gures for the past
free Ice Cream Social and Patriots Band concert on Saturday, patrons unable to visit the library. People of all ages may ?nd 5 years. Midview would have lost nearly half a million dollars in
August 13, at 7 p.m. in Willow Park, as part of the continuing themselves temporarily or permanently homebound, or sim- funding. The budget which passed called for a two year look at
celebration of Grafton’s Bicentennial year. ply without transportation. Homebound Program materials are enrollment. The results for Midview, is the funding will be kept
shipped in returnable packaging with return postage included. at current rates.
GET TOGETHER REMINDER Those interested in this service for themselves or for someone
The Midview Class of 1962 will be getting together for an else can contact the Outreach Team at (440) 926-3317. Our staff In other business, a thank you letter was received from the
evening of conversation and appetizers on Friday evening, Au- will help you in selecting materials that will satisfy your speci?c Leukemia Society for the fund-raising done by high school and
gust 18, at the Nest restaurant at Grey Hawk Golf Club, 665 U.S. needs. middle school students on their behalf. The students raised ap-
Grant Street, in LaGrange. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. proximately $1200. Several ?nancial and personnel issues were
Donations are being accepted. Kiwanis Club meeting decided. Student and transportation handbooks were approved.
A donation of $46,000 was accepted, with gratitude, to provide
MIDVIEW CLASS LIST/ICE CREAM SOCIAL The Grafton Kiwanis Club will be meeting on Wednesday, expansion of the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science pro-
Elementary Students and their families are invited to the an- Aug. 9, at noon at the Grafton Village Hall, located at 960 Main gram at the high school. The donation was made by the Nord
nual Ice Cream Social and posting of the class lists on Tuesday Street. Lunch will be provided by the Kiwanis. Family Foundation.
evening, August 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. around the Elementary
Campus Circle. The Ice Cream Social is being sponsored by the The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, at
Compass Committee as a fund-raiser. Ice cream will be sold out- 6:30 p.m. in the West Elementary LRC.
side of East Intermediate School. A bowl of ice cream will be $2.
This is not an open house or orientation. The school buildings GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
will not be open. The class lists will be posted on the front doors
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Page 18, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 Dangerously Funny: The Smothers Brothers - Thursday, Horse Rescue Steak & Bake Off
GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 August 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Decades before the Daily Show or
Steven Colbert, the Smothers Brothers were sharpening their wit
I hope everyone has had a chance to relax, enjoy the weather on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour from 1966-67. Their Angels Haven Horse Rescue will be hosting their annual
and have some fun this summer. The ?rst day of school is now political satire became such a source of frustration for CBS they Steak & Bake Off Event on Sunday, August 27, from 1-6 p.m.
less than a month away. Our students will be back in the build- eventually ?red the Smothers and cancelled the show. This pro- Please come and enjoy a steak or chicken dinner, kids meals and
ings on Wednesday, August 30. gram chronicles their rise to fame and fall from grace. This pro- participate in our bake off. The bake off is a lot of fun. We’ll have
gram was funded by the Friends of GMPL and Read Between the a little BINGO entertainment this year as well. The event is held
Before school begins, we have several important events com- Wines Sponsors. in Grafton, at the North Park Community Center. Tickets can be
ing up in August. The ?rst is a New Administrator Meet & Greet purchased for a $25 donation. Please send your checks payable
on August 8 from 6-7 p.m. in the Midview Middle School cafe- Join GMPL at Lorain County Fair - Monday, August 21! to: AHHR, 13297 Durkee Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044.
teria. You will have a chance to meet the newest members of our Look for us next to the Wellington Donut Shoppe and view the
administrative team. Heritage Trail: Grafton History Board. If you have any questions, please call Heidi at (440) 781-
5060. Enjoy this fun-?lled family event while helping the rescue
All of our buildings are also hosting events to kick off the horses in need.
school year. Midview High School will host Freshman Orien- Hole-in-one AHHR is a 501(C)3 not for pro?t volunteer based organiza-
tation on August 23 from 8 a.m. - noon. The high school open Bob Frabotta, better known as “Bob the Barber,” used a 7-iron tion. angelshavenhorserescue.org
house will be August 31 from 6-7 p.m. Midview Middle School’s to ace the 135-yard, par-3 third hole at Indian Hollow Lake Golf
orientation is August 18 from either 9-10 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Its
open house will be on August 31 from 6-7:30. East Intermediate BWU French Honor Society inducteeCourse on July 31. It was the ?rst hole-in-one for the Grafton
School will hold its open house on August 29 from 5-6:30 p.m. resident. George Kushner, Bob Keller and Chase Raymond wit-
Both North and West Elementary Schools will hold their open nessed the shot. Cassidy Knauff of Grafton was inducted into the Baldwin
houses on August 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. Wallace University French Recognition Society in the spring
Grafton Historical Walking Tour 2017 semester. Knauff, a graduate of Midview High School
An Ice Cream Social for East Intermediate, North Elementary majoring in international studies, shared the honor with 5 other
and West Elementary will be on August 22 from 5:30-7 p.m. on students. Society membership is extended to students who have
the elementary campus. We hope to see you there! Maps and information are now available to download for sophomore standing or higher, are enrolled as a French major,
some of the most important and oldest locations in Grafton. For have at least a 3.0 GPA in French courses and have completed
Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to seeing the historical information or to access the walking tour, visit at least two courses beyond French 221. The Baldwin Wallace
everyone on August 30! http://tinyurl.com/lk2onba. For a Google map of the sites, log French Recognition Society is an organization unique to BW
onto http://tinyurl.com/nyooxkj. that honors students who have excelled in studies of the French
Dr. Bruce Willingham, Superintendent language.
Steps for Elijah 5K/
Grafton-Midview Library 1 mile Family Fun Walk “Summer of Service”
for military families
To register for programs, visit the library at 983 Main Street The 2nd annual “Steps for Elijah - 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun
or call (440) 926-3317. Registrations are also accepted on-line at Walk” is on September 30 at Willow Park in Grafton. The walk
www.gmplibrary.org. event begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. Bob Hope Legacy Grant to Operation Homefront provides
critical assistance for Cleveland military families
Wayne’s Legos - Thursday, August 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Have Proceeds to bene?t Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland
you ever heard of the ?ne art of plastic masonry? Wayne Peltz, and SOFT, in Memory of Elijah Ford. Visit https://elijahluke- Summer can be an especially hard time for military fami-
from One by 1 Lego Mosaics, talks about his artwork made from ford.wordpress.com/ for more info. on Elijah. lies as they face expensive utility bills or expensive unexpect-
Legos - from Mike Tyson, Spiderman and Terry Francona, to ed home repairs. Many families may be forced to make hard
Hulk Hogan and others. This event is open to all, regardless of residency. Register choices about what bills to pay, affecting their family’s ?nancial
online now at www.signmeup.com/120638 or search “Steps for well-being.
Writers Bunch - Tuesdays, August 15, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Join Elijah” on Facebook.
a group of like minds and test your skills. Make new writing The Bob Hope Legacy, part of the Bob & Dolores Hope Foun-
friends and engage in assignments, critiquing, how-to-get pub- Class Reunions dation, and Operation Homefront are here to help. They have
lished discussions and snacks. Registration not required. partnered to help provide critical ?nancial assistance to military
MHS Class of 1967 re- bring lawn chairs. There are families so they don’t have to make those tough decisions. Bob
JACK MATIA union grills available near the shel- Hope Legacy has generously awarded Operation Homefront a
HONDA The Midview Class of ter, however there is no elec- 3-year $750,000 grant to support military families in Cleveland,
1967 will have their 50-year tricity. No alcohol is permitted Ohio; New York, New York; and Los Angeles, California - all
New & Used class gathering at Indian Hol- in the park. Spouses/guests are cities where Bob and Dolores Hope had personal ties.
Cars low Reservation on Parsons welcome to join us. For ques- Funding supports military families in those cities through Op-
Road on October 11, from 1-5 tions, contact Pat (Forrest) eration Homefront’s Critical Assistance Program (CAP), the core
440-366-5501 p.m. Come share memories Flipiak at (440) 371-6837, of Operation Homefront’s mission of serving America’s military
and renew friendships! Please Marge (Tran) Sayers at (440) families. CAP helps military families across the nation address
Steve Moore 823 Leona St., Elyria spread the word! 926-3449, Carol (Sprague) critical ?nancial shortfalls when they struggle to make ends meet
MHS Class of 1982 Re- Timchuk at (440) 647-3943 and are forced to make dif?cult trade-offs. Critical ?nancial
New and Certi?ed Hondas union or Judy (Krosky) Skinner at needs can include assistance with rent, utilities, mortgage, car
All Models - Used Cars The Midview High School (440) 353-1696.
graduating class of 1982 will
Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-9; Tues. & Fri. 9-6; Sat. 8-5 be holding their 35-year re-
union. Plans are set to start at
KRAG J. CHURCHILL, DDS 4 p.m. on Saturday, September

GENERAL PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY DINING ROOM CLOSE OUT!9, at Grey Hawk Golf Club,
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SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM tion extends to those attending
classes during our time attend-
Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with ing MHS, ’79-’82. There will
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post be a $20 buffet style dinner Choose from these
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels featuring steak, chicken and famous makers!
drivers. To become a driver, contact Robin @ 353-0829.
If there is ever a snow day for Keystone or Midview, several sides, available from Ashley • Liberty
6:30-8 p.m. This is for ad-
ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE CANCELED. vance purchase only. Payment All Wood • Legacy
These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.
can be sent through PayPal
8/7 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free donuts to PayPal.Me/SharonBelk-
and coffee for participants. nap or mail check payable to
8/8 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being instructed Sharon at 209 Hendrix Blvd.,
by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit and juice for LaGrange, OH 44050. (Din-
participants. ner purchase is not a require-
8/10 at 5:30 pm Senior Dinner for those that signed up. ment to attend event.) A cash
CANCELLATIONS FOR DINNER MUST BE MADE bar will also be available, as
BEFORE NOON. well as a 50/50 raf?e, side-
8/11 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and snacks for boards, corn hole, 80’s music
participants. and other fun activities. Pam
8/14 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free donuts Fuller Braun Owens is putting
and coffee for participants. together throw-back photos to
8/15 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class present, so please send pics
being instructed by Debi’s Personal to [email protected]
Training with fruit and juice for for inclusion. For those inter- All Yankee
participants. ested, there is also a Painting
8/18 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with Party being held on Friday,
pop and snacks for participants. September 8. Please contact Votives & Tarts
Sharon for details.
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact MHS Picnic for classes of Photos for Illustration only. All Sales Final. No Refunds or Exchanges. $1 EACH
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
1959-62
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special Midview High School
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen classmates for the years 1959,
Manager for additional information. 1960, 1961 and 1962 are invit-
ed to a Potluck Picnic on Sun-
day, August 6, from 1-5 p.m.
at Lorain County Metro Park,
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Bob Flickinger 440-926-2680

Zoning Commission
Public Hearing

Midview football team takes to the ?eld for 2-a-day practices. The Grafton Township Zoning Commission will hold a Pub-
lic Hearing on a proposed amendment to the Grafton Township
While graduation parties are winding down, Midview is gearing up for the next school year and fall activities Zoning Resolution. The application received requests an amend-
have begun. With the calendar turning to August, the helmets and pads appear on the football ?eld as well as the ment to the Grafton Township Zoning Resolution for a pro-
drums and trumpets. The football teams head into 2-a-day practices and the marching band begins band camp. posed use consisting of limited seasonal outdoor music events,
Also starting practices are the soccer teams, the volleyball team, girls’ tennis, the golf team and the runners of the fund-raisers, mini-concerts and gardens. The application was ini-
cross-country team. For more information on the teams, log onto www.midviewk12.org, then click on athletics. tiated by Geri R. Clacchi and Joseph J. Rocha, a property lessee.

repairs and food assistance, as well as home repairs and other duo that earned an astronomical $8 a night,” Operation Home- The hearing will be held at the Grafton Township Hall, 17109
critical needs. front Senior Director Darcy Clardy said. “Everything this man Avon Belden Road, in Grafton, on August 15, at 7 p.m.
became as a humanitarian, as a great American, as friend to the
“Those who are serving and have served us in our nation’s U.S. military and as one of the world’s greatest entertainers, Belden Historical Society
time of need have earned the peace of mind that comes with started in the Midwest. It is ?tting that Operation Homefront
knowing their families won’t have to weather a ?nancial crisis will use the generous donation from Bob Hope Legacy to build The Belden Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, Au-
alone,” said Brig. Gen. (ret.) John I. Pray Jr., President and CEO strong, stable and secure military families in Cleveland, across gust 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Hall and Museum on the
of Operation Homefront. “All at Operation Homefront are grate- the Midwest and nationwide.” corner of Rt. 303 and Rt. 83. The meeting will be preceded by a
ful for all our military families do for all of us, and we come to potluck picnic at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, ice cream, beverages and
work seeking to serve them in their time of need. The Bob & The Bob Hope Legacy grant has already enabled Operation table service will be provided. At the meeting, they will be dis-
Dolores Hope Foundation has a longstanding commitment to the Homefront to approve 55 requests for critical assistance in Ohio cussing the ice cream social and upcoming projects.
military families, and we are absolutely thrilled they will partner and two other regions. Military families were helped with re-
with us to help them thrive in the communities they have worked quests for urgent issues including home repairs, auto repairs, The public is always invited to attend and new members are
so hard to protect.” food assistance, moving expenses, utility payments, travel and always welcome. If you have any pictures, articles or memora-
transportation and critical baby items. bilia of local history, they are always looking for more.
“Helping military families through ?nancial challenges is
just the right thing to do,” said Miranda Hope, Vice President of Founded shortly after 9/11, Operation Homefront serves mil- Belden B’s & G’s 4-H Club
the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation Board of Directors. “My itary and veteran families with a variety of assistance programs.
grandparents instilled in me a love for our nation and for the men Since 2011, Operation Homefront has helped almost 15,000 mil- The Belden B’s & G’s 4-H Club met on July 26 at Graf-
and women who fought to defend it. We are honored to partner itary families across the country with nearly 37,000 unique re- ton Twp. Hall. The 4-H pledge was led by Lexi Wilson and the
with Operation Homefront and their noble mission.” quests for assistance. Families receiving ?nancial assistance are Pledge of Allegiance was led by Samantha Hensley. Refresh-
provided ?nancial education and counseling to help transform ments were provided by the Hensley family. Emily Martin pro-
Although Bob Hope was best known as a global entertainer their situations from crisis to self-sustainability. vided a demonstration on softball.
on stage, radio, movies and television, he had an unwavering
commitment to America’s service men and women. He is also Any active duty, deployed, veteran or wounded, ill or injured The next meeting of the club will be on Wednesday, August
remembered for his deep connections and community involve- service member who meets the program’s criteria may be eli- 9, at 8 p.m., a little later than usual to accommodate 4-H judging
ment in all three cities. gible for assistance from Operation Homefront’s Critical Assis- at New Russia Twp.
tance Program. To ?nd more information or to apply, visit Oper-
“Bob Hope started his illustrious career in Cleveland, as an ationHomefront.org. At the August meeting, the booth committee will begin to
entrant in amateur shows and as a part of a professional dancing assemble the booth for the Home Ec. building.

The 4-H Club has a building watch during the Lorain County
Fair from 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23. The 4-H Club
also has Milk Barn duty on Sunday, August 27, from 2-6 pm.

The 4-H members who missed their judging dates due to
family vacation, or summer sports, are to bring their projects to
the August 9 th meeting for advisor judging.

Submitted by Nicole Maitino, 4-H Club member

Page 20, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, August 7, 2017 Penfield Township Trustees The Jones Rd. culvert project received one bid from Denes
Concrete for $17,637.50. FO Denes advised that this was over
[email protected] The regular July 18 meeting of the Pen?eld Township Trust- the LC Engineer’s estimate of $8,860, and that SWAC funding
ees was called to order at 7:30 p.m. All of?cers were present. The for $6,645 had been approved for this project. Trustee Conrad
Herrick Memorial Library meeting was attended by 6 guests. will discuss this discrepancy with the LC Engineer’s of?ce.

Writers Group - Thursdays, August 10 & 31 from 6-7:30 The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. With no additional business to discuss, the meeting was ad-
p.m. Join this group if you have a passion for writing of all ven- Vouchers #11843-11874, Withholding Voucher #28-33-2017, journed at 8:20 p.m.
ues. Bring samples of your writing to share with the group. This Payment Voucher #34-2017, the June Bank Reconciliation and
group is not like other writing groups; we encourage one another, Monthly reports were also approved. Submitted by Vicki Denes, Fiscal Of?cer
try new and different forms of writing and learn to create char-
acters and plots for our ?ction pieces, or explore the world of The Budget Hearing was held and the 2018 Financial Budget Margarita Grilled Chicken
poetry and verse. Registration is encouraged. To register, call the was approved.
Herrick Memorial Library at (440) 647-2120. “Eat your margarita! Well, that’s almost right. Chicken
Fiscal Of?cer Denes read the correspondence which included breast are marinated overnight in margarita mix, and then
Star Watch & Meteor Shower - On Saturday, August 12, at the OPWC Round 32 applications, an invitation from Genesis grilled to perfection.”
8:30 p.m., join the library staff on a visual visit to the night sky house for a fund raiser, LCTA monthly meeting information,
as they view the Milky Way and see the wonders of our galaxy. 7/19 Red Cross Blood Drive info, LMRE annual meeting, a Ingredients:
Attendees will view Jupiter and some of its moons, see the rings thank you letter from Eagle Scout Christian Bainbridge, notice 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
of Saturn, unusual star clusters and planetary nebulae and par- of the Wellington Police & Fire Golf Outing and Waste Disposal 2 cups bottled margarita mix
ticipate in the peak viewing of the Perseids meteor shower. The Inspection Certi?cates from the LCGHD. Directions:
library will provide 3-4 telescopes, or bring your own - binocu- 1. Pour the margarita mix into a large resealable plastic
lars will work too! Register for this free family-friendly program FO Denes advised that she would be unavailable for the 8/1 bag. Add the chicken breasts, and press out as much of the
at the library’s circulation desk or by calling the library at (44) meeting. Trustees Gordon and Johnson will also be unavailable. air as possible before sealing. Marinate 4 to 8 hours in the
647-2120. This event will be at Holley Dale Farm. The library The meeting was cancelled. refrigerator.
will provide printed directions upon registration. Rain date will 2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
be Friday, August 18, at 8:30 p.m. Zoning Inspector Richard Donahue reported on a letter re- 3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove chicken from mari-
ceived from Christin Brandon who is the coordinator for NFIP nade, and discard the marinade. Grill chicken 8 minutes per
Library Board Meeting - The Herrick Memorial Library Flood Plan for the 100-year ?ood plain. He distributed the June side, or until juices run clear.
Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, August 14, at 10:30 monthly zoning report. Donahue advised that the Jordan prop- Submitted By: Verla, courtesy of www.allrecipes.com
a.m. at the Herrick Memorial Library for a regular board meet- erty is still not in compliance and will require the prosecutor’s
ing. The meeting will take place in the library’s Board Room/ intervention. The Trustees will advise on this matter. Dona- Shop Your Local Businesses
Community Room. This meeting is open to the public. hue reported that the oil tank will need emptied before the next
dumpster day. Automobile, Homeowners, Small Commerical,
Welcome to Kindergarten - Monday, August 14. A special Farm, Life, Motorcycle & RV Insurances
story time for children attending Kindergarten this fall. This pro- Resident Jean Eglin advised that Well-Help receives a deliv-
gram is a refresher course on what skills the children need to ery of boxes from Second Harvest on the 3rd Tuesday of each Grafton Wellington
know and have been practicing at the library’s ‘Countdown to month at 1 p.m. and help is needed to unload the. 35881 Grafton Eastern 173 Depot St
Kindergarten’ program series they attended through the winter 440-647-6010
months. Call the library at (440) 647-2120 to register your child. Bill Albrecht reported that all is good at the cemetery. Pres- 440-926-3312
sure washing the fence at the cemetery was discussed.
Solar Eclipse Watch - Monday, August 21, from 1-4 p.m.
Join the library staff as they hold a ‘solar eclipse watch’ in front PHS treasurer Jackie Johnson reported that the steak fry was
of the Wellington Town Hall and at the library building (build- cancelled due to lack of ticket sales. They are working on be-
ing #21) at the Lorain County Fairgrounds during the Fair. The coming a stop on the fall historical tour where they will serve
library will loan out special solar eyewear to use on a ?rst-come root beer ?oats.
basis. Peak eclipse time is approximately 2:30 p.m. There is no
need to register for this event. Call the library at (440) 647-2120 Trustee Conrad reported on his meeting with Peter Zwick re-
for more information. garding the Peck Wadsworth ditch project. A public hearing will
need to be held prior to the start of the project. Eleanor Gnandt
Medina Genealogical Society called regarding ?ooding on her son’s property. Bob Storms
called Trustee Conrad to report that the recycling truck is loaded
The Medina County Genealogical Society will meet at the for delivery. Trustee Conrad will deliver it within the next few
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13 at 2 p. m. Tom Hilberg will present the program entitled “A
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tion.” Visitors are welcome. attendance at the 1/17/17 meeting to discuss the Peck Wadsworth
ditch ?ooding situation. Johnson reported that SLCAD is inter-
viewing 8 people for the vacant director’s position. He advised
that he and Trustee Gordon met with a representative from Crest
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We will detail the vehicle &
advertise it all over the country!

No stress - No problem!