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Volume 62, No. 35 Columbia Station, Ohio March 6, 2017

Wrestlers win Sectional Championship JVS FFA members have brunch with local farmers

Max Mohrman, Christopher Miller and Mason Wright with three champions, one sec- JVS student members of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization.
their championship brackets. ond place and three third
place wrestlers. The team Lorain County JVS student members of the Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Wellington Duke wres- dence High School on earned 141 points for a
tlers were the Sectional February 25. Seven Duke ?rst place championship.
Champions at Indepen- wrestlers placed, having The winners will continue
on to the District tourna-
ment in Gar?eld Hts. on
March 3 & 4.

Senior Christopher
Miller, (170) won with a
pin, a second round deci-
sion, (6-5) and a champi-
onship pin in 45 seconds.
Senior Max Mohrman
(152) won his champion-
ship with three pins. Ma-
son Wright (138) had a
semi-?nal win with a 12-6
win and a championship
match 3-1.

Congratulations, team!

Lorain County Special Needs Resource Day Organization recently spent a Saturday morning with local farmers.
The Brunch with a Farmer event was held at Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Special Needs Resource Day, A Day of Discovery, will be held on and gave the students the opportunity to meet local farmers, learn about the diversity
Tuesday, March 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Ross Confer- of the farms in Lorain County and enjoy some local food as well.
ence Rooms, located at 3700 Kolbe Rd., in Lorain. This is a free event dedicated to Students were able to socialize and network with many different agricultural com-
helping our children with special needs reach their full potential. Stop by and share modity groups and hear presentations from local companies, such as Queen Right
your experiences, learn about local resources, talk with professionals, connect with lsCyuo-polpowlnineieessdionaunttdhoeofpseStarpateeten, dcaenvrde, gORehteaidbol,WewfaahgromonoapFneadrrafmtaer,smItnhmce.alfrarkroegmte.stCsohlouwmrboioamStoaftiobne,ekaeefapminig-
other families and join in the fun activities for kids. The event is open to all in the Students that attended were; Landscape and Greenhouse Management senior from
community and registration is not required. Avon, Maggie Lieb; Industrial Equipment Mechanics junior from Amherst, Kaitlyn
LeMaster; Industrial Equipment Mechanics junior from Columbia, Anthony Elek;
For more information, email them at [email protected]. and Industrial Equipment Mechanics junior from Midview, Noah Blanton.

Valley City Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfasts

Spring is on the way and with it brings the “Rally To The Rescue” pet adoption event
annual Valley City Fire Department’s Pancake
Breakfasts. The breakfasts are being held at the “Rally To The Rescue 2017,” a super pet adoption event, will celebrate its 5th anniversary
?re station, located at 6700 Center Rd., in Val- when it returns once again to Midway Mall in Elyria. This year’s event is being held on Satur-
ley City, on Sundays, March 12 and 19, serv- day, March 11, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “Rally To The Rescue 2017” is organized by Partners With
ing from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu includes Paws of Lorain County, Inc. and hosted by Midway Mall.
all-you-can-eat regular and blueberry pancakes,
sausage, scrambled eggs and coffee, juice or Many animal rescue groups will be there with adorable, adoptable pets looking for their
milk. The cost of the breakfasts is $8 for adults, forever homes. Pet vendors will also be on hand showcasing their specialty pet related prod-
$6 for seniors and children under age 12. To ucts and services.
make it easier for families to attend together,
they will offer the “Family Plan.” The family Morning show host on Radio Station WOBL “Gold Country” 107.7FM and 1320AM, “Su-
plan includes 2 adults and 3 children 12 years per Dave” Andrews will MC the event. At the “Donation Station” in front of JC Penney’s at
of age and under and will cost only $25 for all. noon, there will be a special blessing of the animals. Family fun will include face painting and
Something new they are offering this year is a balloon artist. The Lorain County Sheriff’s Of?ce will be there with their K-9 Police dog
that they will be able to accept credit cards for teams and their free Child I.D. program.
payment!
You can visit a real “Rainbow Bridge” and “paws” for a while to remember a beloved pet
As always, a Hand-made quilt will be on display and raf?e tickets will be avail- who is no longer with you and purchase rainbow ribbons and memorial candles in their mem-
able. The quilt will be raf?ed off at the Valley City Street Fair. ory. Chinese and 50/50 raf?es will also be available.

There will also be raf?e tickets available for the many items that have been do- “Gold Country” WOBL 107.7FM/1320AM and “Kool Kat Oldies” WDLW
nated by our many local businesses and families from the area. These items will be 98.9FM/1380AM will be broadcasting live for the entire event. Beginning Monday, March
raf?ed off at the end of both pancake breakfast days. If you have an item you would 6, tune in to hear heartwarming rescue stories from local pet owners set to beautiful music. If
like to donate for the raf?e, stop by the ?re department any time from 6 a.m.-6 p.m., you would like to record your special rescue story, please call Brian Engle, Program Director,
Monday through Sunday, and someone will be there to accept your donation or call at (440) 774-1320, Ext. 36.
the station at (330) 483-3811 and someone will pick up the donated item.
Proceeds raised at the “Rally To The Rescue” will bene?t Partners With Paws of Lorain
Come out and enjoy a good breakfast in support of your local ?re department! County Inc., as they help homeless animals in and around Lorain County. Speci?cally, funds
will be used to rescue dogs at local dog pounds and for spaying, neutering, routine vaccines
and surgeries if needed. If you cannot make it to the event and would like to make a donation,
please visit www.ParntersWithPawsLC.com and make a donation using PayPal.

For more information, please contact Lorie A. Wilber by calling (440) 774-1320, Ext. 23 or
e-mail [email protected].

Community Carlisle 14 Grafton Twp. 17 Wellington 18 Profile Page 9
Directory Columbia 4 LaGrange 20 Events page 2 Girl Scouts 11
Eaton 14 N. Ridgeville 10 Churches 8 Senior Living 12-13
Grafton
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LOCAL

Events

March 4 March 5 March 11 Maple syrup is a syrup usually made from the xylem sap of sugar maple, red maple, or
black maple trees, although it can also be made from other maple species. In cold climates,
Winter Warmer Fest Pancake Breakfast Comedy-Night After these trees store starch in their trunks and roots before the winter; the starch is then con-
Prom Fundraiser verted to sugar that rises in the sap in late winter and early spring. Maple trees are tapped
50 Ohio breweries will be sam- Enjoy a breakfast of fresh,
pling their winter, limited edition hot all-you-can-eat pancakes, Tickets ($25) include dinner, by drilling holes into their trunks and collecting the exuded sap, which is processed by
and other popular beers. Live scrambled eggs, sausage, cof- a beverage and a Comedy heating to evaporate much of the water, leaving the concentrated syrup.
music by Cleveland’s own Aus- fee, tea, milk or juice. $7 for Show with four comedians.
tin Cane and Chris Allen. Food Adults, $4 for children 2-10, un- There will also be raf?e bas- March 18-19 March 25 March 26
trucks on site for fueling up! der 2 FREE. kets, side boards and a 50/50
raf?e. All the proceeds from Rocky River Avant-Garde Country Music Show Canoe & Kayak Race
Windows on the River Carlisle Visitor Center this event will go towards Art & Craft Show
2000 Sycamore St, 12882 Diagonal Rd, North Ridgeville After Prom. The Lagrange Twp Fire?ghters The race covers an eight-mile
Cleveland LaGrange Call 440-864-5033 for tickets. Artists and crafters will be sell- Association is having their 24th course which ?nishes at the
2:00pm - 6:00pm 9:00am - 1:00pm ing their original handmade Annual Music Show with David Vermilion River Reservation.
VFW Post 9871 items! Admission is $3 to the Ball. 2 shows in one night! Call There are 17 separate classes
March 4-5 Pancake Breakfast by 6805 Lear Nagle, public, children under 12 are 440-355-4481 for tickets. for the race with awards given
Oberlin Rotary Club N. Ridgeville free. A portion of proceeds will to amateurs
Berea Flea Market 6:00pm bene?t the local non-pro?t, Keystone High School
Get your ?ll of tasty ?apjacks Wigs for Kids. LaGrange Shoep?e Garden Park
Every weekend is another and breakfast sides and sup- Catch a Leprechaun! 6:00pm & 8:30pm 11106 Market St,
bargain hunting thrill. Come port a good cause at the same Rocky River Memorial Hall Birmingham, OH
rummage, swap, and bargain time. Tickets are $6 per person; Bring your kids for this fun lep- 21016 Hilliard Blvd. March 26 Registration at 9:00am
for one-of-a-kind, rare, and un- Kids 5 and under are FREE at rechaun trap building program! Rocky River
usual ?nds. This is the ultimate the door. Craft supplies provided, but feel Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-5pm Hoppin Around the Barn www.Keelhaulers.org
garage sale with hundreds of free to bring your own trap mak-
vendors and thousands of buy- Oberlin High School ing materials as well. For more March 19 Come visit with the rescue March 30
ers. $1 Admiss 281 North Pleasant St, information call (440) 245-1193. horses and enjoy horse rides,
Oberlin Hinckley Buzzard Easter egg hunt, Easter bon- Columbia After Prom
Cuyahoga Fairgrounds 8:00am - 1:00pm Lakeview Park Sunday net contest, games and prizes, Fundraiser
19201 East Bagley Rd, Bridal Expo 1800 W Erie Ave, Lorain snacks, and photo opportunity
Berea 2:00pm - 4:00pm See buzzards (turkey vultures) with the Easter Bunny. Bring Bring your family and friends
Both days 6am - 1pm There will be a fashion show come home to roost in the rock your own camera. $10 donation to eat or carry-out your meal. A
in both halls, guests can sam- March 12 cliffs and ledges in Hinckley. portion of the proceeds will ben-
Medina Home & Garden ple food and enjoy a beverage The event includes an early bird Evergreen Farm e?t the Columbia class of 2017
Show from the cash bar. Meet local Pancake Breakfast hike; skits, songs and stories, 13297 Durkee Rd, Grafton After Prom.
wedding experts! View the ad displays, crafts, photos, con- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The show features over 130 on page 3 for more info. All you can eat regular and tests and additional hikes. Bootleggers
exhibitors in the home and gar- blueberry pancakes, sausage, 34550 E Royalton,
den industry. If you’re looking to Rosewood Place scrambled eggs, juice, coffee Hinckley Reservation Columbia Station
improve your home or yard, it’s 4493 Oberlin Avenue and tea. To go orders available. Off Bellus and State Roads 5:00pm to Close
a great place for one-stop shop- Lorain Adults- $8.00 Seniors and chil- 9:00am - 2:30pm
ping to compare pricing and 1:00pm - 4:00pm dren- $6.00 Proceeds bene?t Advertise Your Event!
quality. Adults $5, Seniors $4 Bridal Expo the Valley City/ Liverpool Twp.
Fire Dept. Also on March 19. • Event Name
Medina County Fairgrounds Vendors including food, photog- • Description of Event
735 W. Lafayette Rd, raphy, music, dancing, unique Valley City FIre Dept
Medina decorating ideas and much, 6700 Center Rd, (Includes up to 25 Words)
Sat: 10:00pm - 5:00pm much more. There will be a Valley City • Date
Sun: 10:00pm - 6:00pm fun fasion show, with beautiful 8:30am - 1:00pm • Location
dresses and drawings. View our • Time
Maple Sugaring ad on page 8 for more info. March 17
• Website (if needed)
Discover the secrets of maple DeLucas Place in the Park Spring Basket Bingo
sugaring by a brief indoor lec- 6075 Middle Ridge Rd, • There is a cost to advertise
ture, hiking to the sugar bush Lorain The Wellington Band Boosters • Restrictions apply to certain
and collecting sap with a Nat- 1:00pm - 5:00pm will be holding this event in the
uralist, and visiting the Sugar Cafeteria of the High School. events, call to check!
Shack to see the sap being Doors open an 11:30am and
converted into syrup. food will be available for pur- Call: 440-236-5103
chase. $20 tickets, call 440-
Carlisle Visitor Center 6473734 ext. 7410.
12882 Diagonal Rd,
LaGrange Wellington High School
11:30am - 3:30pm 629 N. Main St, Wellington
Sun: 10:00pm - 6:00pm 1:00pm

&Dinner GRAFTON Tickets
BICENTENNIAL On Sale Now!
Music
EVENT Adults $12
Kids (6-15) $6
Settlers Dinner Under 5 Free

Sunday, March 19, 2017 Get your tickets at:

Doors Open at 3pm, Dinner at 3:30pm Village Hall, Sparkle Market or
Grafton-Midview Library
Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall, 108 Erie St, Grafton OH
Musical
Dinner includes: Program
Corned Beef & Cabbage, Kielbasa & Kraut, Pierogies, by Sky Lark

Corn Bread & Biscuits, Green Salad,
Strudel & Beverages!

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www.buyabraham.com

Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 After Prom fund-raiser In Loving Memory
Donna F. Haymans
WEEKLY CALENDAR Come to Bootleggers on Thursday, March 30, and Wednes-
Monday, March 6: day, April 12, from 5 p.m. to closing for fund-raisers planned by Donna F. Haymans, 84, of Avon Lake passed away
Columbia Township Trustees will hold a meeting tonight at the After Prom Committee. Bring your family and friends to eat February 24, 2017 at Main Street Care Center in Avon
the town hall at 7 p.m. The community is welcome to attend. or carry-out your meal. A portion of the proceeds will bene?t the Lake. She was born November 18, 1932 in Sand-
Sunday, March 12: Columbia Class of 2017 After Prom. wich, Illinois and lived in Michigan before moving to
Columbia Reservation will take a hike entitled “Cavity Nest- Ohio 10 years ago. She had a Bachelor’s Degree
ers” today at the park from 1-2:30 p.m. They will take a look Fish Fry in Music from Kalamazoo College and she taught
at some of the man made structures in the park to help some music there. She was also a church organist and
of the cavity nesting creatures. The hike is free and welcome to American Legion Post #421, located at 22001 Brookpark choir director for many years in the Kalamazoo area.
everyone. Rd., in Fairview Park, will be having their Fish Fry’s on Fridays She is survived by; her husband, Robert Lee Hay-
from March 3-April 14. Stop by between 4:30-7:30 and choose mans; a daughter, Lynda Fetchet (John) of Columbia
CHS Weekly Calendar from Perch, Cod or Shrimp dinners with a side of French fries Station; a son Robert Scott Haymans of Parma; a
or pierogis, coleslaw, coffee/tea and dessert. Children’s Mac & sister, Carol Cox (Casey) of Olympia, WA; and by five
Tuesday, March 7: Cheese dinners are also available. New this year, they will also grandchildren. A memorial service was held March
8:30 a.m. Academic Challenge tournament at BW. be serving clam chowder. Dinners range in price from $3-$11. 4, 2017 in Grace Hall at Main Street Care Center in
6:30 p.m. Band Booster meeting. Voted Top 10 on Cleveland.com. Avon Lake. Memorial contributions are suggested
Wednesday, March 8: to Crossroads Hospice Gift of a Day Program. Liston
7 p.m. Band/Choir Concert. Snell Road Bridge closed Funeral Home, North Ridgeville, handled the ar-
Thursday, March 9: rangements. To leave an online condolence, please
4 p.m. Academic Challenge at LCCC. The Snell Road bridge has been closed to traf?c due to unsafe visit www.listonfuneralhome.com.
Saturday, March 11: conditions. Trustee Dick Heidecker says ODOT does not have a
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday School. scheduled date for reopening the bridge. The Columbia Town- Letter to the Editor
ship Board of Trustees will publish the reopening date once it
Community Roundtable Meeting becomes available. To the Editor:
To all the people complaining about gun ?re, I’ve grown
The Columbia Township Trustees are inviting the com- Food Pantry up in Columbia my entire life. I choose to live here the rest of
munity to a roundtable meeting to be held at the town hall on my life because of the freedom to shoot, ride 4-wheelers and
Monday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. Present will be Ohio Repre- The March food distribution at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton have more peace that you cannot have in the city.
sentative Dick Stein, along with the Lorain County Sheriff’s Church will be on Monday, March 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. The If people do not like hearing gun ?re and 4-wheelers you
of?ce, to discuss the increased amount of complaints regard- church is located at 25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Town- can easily move to cities that surround Columbia. I would
ing gun?re in the community. Please plan on attending. ship. The food, from the Second Harvest Food Bank of North not move next to an airport and complain about planes. I
Central Ohio in Lorain, is available to residents of Columbia, would not move next to a hospital and complain about sirens.
Columbia K-8 lunch menu Grafton and Eaton Township. Recipients must be eligible ac- I would not move next to a set of train tracks and complain
cording to Ohio Job and Family Services guidelines and bring about the train horn. I enjoy shooting, not everyday, 2 to 4
Week of March 13-17: proof of address, such as a current utility bill and a photo ID. For times a month. I agree with everyones concerns about safety,
Monday: Breakfast - French toast; Lunch - Choice of maca- more information, or to determine eligibility, phone the church however, most people that shoot do so in a safe manner. It is
roni and cheese, turkey and cheese wrap or buffalo chicken salad of?ce at (440) 236-5095, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. unfortunate that there are a few that do not care about safety,
w/roll with peas and carrots and peaches. and noon. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department but that is an individual matter, not a gun problem.
Tuesday: Breakfast - cream cheese bagel bites; Lunch - of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrim- You could move to the east side of Cleveland and there
Choice of chicken patty on bun, turkey and cheese wrap or buf- inating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or will be more gun ?re than here in Columbia. I have done
falo chicken salad w/roll with rotini pasta salad and cinnamon disability. extensive research online and by foot to build mounds and
apples. backstops that are above NRA standards. I am respectful to
Wednesday: Breakfast - pancake wrap; Lunch - Choice of Corned Beef & Chicken Dinner my neighbors and I do not “over shoot.” It is a privilege and
French toast w/ sausage, turkey and cheese wrap or buffalo right to the individuals of the United States of America to en-
chicken salad w/roll with hash brown potato and warm cherry The Knights of Troop #176 20th annual Corned Beef and joy this.
cobbler. Baked Chicken Dinner + Food Drive will be held on Saturday, Brian Lanckiewicz, Columbia Station
Thursday: Breakfast - pancakes; Lunch - Choice of hot dog, March 11, from 4-7 p.m. (pre-sold tickets only).
turkey and cheese wrap or buffalo chicken salad w/roll with Honor List
beans and mandarin oranges. Dinner Includes: Corned beef, baked leg quarter chicken,
Friday: Breakfast - Dutch waf?e; Lunch - Choice of pizza, parsley baked red potatoes, cabbage, cabbage and noodles, din- Missouri University of Science and Technology announces
turkey and cheese wrap or buffalo chicken salad w/roll with ner roll and coffee. Fountain beverages will be available from the names of students who made the Honor List for the Fall 2016
green beans and applesauce. the Eagles for an additional cost. Cost is $15/adults, $10/5th semester. To be included, students must have carried a minimum
grade-college, $6/K-4th grade and free for pre-school and under. of 12 hours and had a GPA of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.
EXPERIENCED KITCHEN HELP NEEDED An all-you-can-eat meal is upgradeable for an additional $5 per
person. The dinner is being held at the Columbia Eagles #4003, Columbia resident Mikayla Marie Molnar, nuclear engineer-
Tue-Sat, 3-9:30 pm. Steaks, Burgers located at 27201 Royalton Rd., in Columbia Station. Tickets may ing senior, was named on the list.
Catering experience a PLUS! be purchased by any member of Troop #176 and are available at
the Columbia V.F.W. Fish fry prior to the event. Tickets are also Congratulations!
Call: 440-236-8111 after 1 pm. available by phone by contacting Jim Wright at (440) 822-0324 COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
or Kendra Keenan at (216) 402-4277. There will be a 50/50 and
Columbia Station many Chinese Basket auctions as well. If you are a business or Antiques, Vintage,
V.F.W. Post #9340 individual that would like to sponsor a door prize or gift basket Ohio Handmades & More!!
please contact Jim Wright (440) 822-0324
25742 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station Join Us For Our 4th
Food Drive: Anniversary Party!
(440) 236-3323 One free dessert for everyone who purchases a ticket if they
bring in a non-expired, non-perishable goods to be donated to the Sunday March 5th, from 10-6pm
FISH FRIES Columbia Food Pantry.
Food, Drinks, and a FREE raf?e
Every Friday Now till April 14th PTA Family Movie Night ticket to win a $100 gift certi?cate!
FEATURING:
The Columbia PTA is hosting their annual “Family Movie BRING THIS AD FOR AN
Hand- Breaded, Fresh Lake Erie Perch! Night’ on Friday, March 31. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Movie EXTRA FREE RAFFLE TICKET!
night will be held in the Copopa Gym (enter through the CMS
also available - Baked Scrod, Lobby doors). Popcorn and candy is provided and you will have Plus 10% OFF the entire shop!
Walleye, Butter?y Shrimp & the opportunity to purchase raf?e tickets for some amazing priz-
Macaroni & Cheese Dinners es! Please look for additional information to come home with 8153 Orchard St.
~Also Yummy desserts including Pies!~ your Copopa child very soon! at the Shops at Grand Paci?c Junction
Dinners include Baked Potato, French Fries or
Cabbage and Noodles, Coleslaw and Rolls. Umpires Clinic 440-793-6566

Serving from 5 - 8pm Interested in becoming an umpire for baseball or softball? Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5
There is an upcoming clinic being held on March 5, 12 & 19
Carry-outs Available from 1-5 pm. There is no cost or registration needed. You can get www.SecondThymeAround.com
carded for both Ohio Hot Stove and the Ohio Girls Softball As-
PUBLIC WELCOME!Tues. 9:30-7 • Wed.,Th.,Fri. 9:30-5 • Sat. 9:30-3:30 sociation. Test is on March 19. Clinic is being held at the Amer-
ican Legion at 393 Ohio Street, in Elyria. Ages 12 and up are
welcome. For more information, call Lou Vasi at 440-327-7628.

COLUMBIA UNITED METHODIST
PRESCHOOL

We invite Parents & Students to our

Open Houses!

Tuesday March 14, 5:30-6:30pm
&

Thursday, March 16, 6:30-7:30pm

at Columbia UMC
25453 Royalton Rd.
Columbia Station, OH 44028

EnfoNrr o2o0lw1li7n-1g8! Pre K (Ages 4-5)
M-W-F 8:30-12

Ages 3-4
Tues & Thurs 9-12

440-387-6505
www.cumpreschool.com

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Four Keys Restaurant
Just want to take a moment to thank all of our customers
for all your support and feedback. We have been open a
month at our new location and we have had some bumps and
bruises, but we are getting stronger everyday! Our weekends
are very busy with a lot of BIG parties. Please bare with us
as we get stronger. Once again a BIG thank you to all of our
new and old customers! WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

Join Us for Dinner! SDenisiocor uCnittisz!en

Lent Specials!

Perch Fish Fry Every Friday! $7.99
All-You-Can-Eat $9.99

Add the New Salad Bar for only $3.99

Come New
See Salad Bar!
Our New
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Check us out on Facebook | Delivery and Carryout available

34501 E Royalton Rd. Columbia Station 440-236-8688
Sun-Wed 5:30am-9pm & Thur-Sat 5:30am-10pm

Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 discount. CHS Senior Portrait Deadline
PAC 12 Teams included in The LEYFL - Black River - Buck-
In Loving Memory Quick reminder that the deadline for Columbia High School
eye - Keystone - Wellington - Brookside (Shef?eld) - Amherst seniors to have their Senior Portrait taken at Prestige Portraits
Harley Frederick Ross - Columbia - Clearview - Oberlin - Fairview. Studios is March 11. This photograph will ensure that Class of
2017 seniors will be included in the CHS yearbook, Class of
Harley Frederick Ross, 65, of Strongsville, Flag Football - They also offer ?ag football for K-2 gradea. 2017 composite displayed in the halls at CHS and to be included
OH died peacefully on February 7, 2017 sur- This is played through the Strongsville Football League and all in The Rural-Urban Record graduate edition in May.
rounded by his family. He was the beloved hus- games are played Saturday morning on Lunn Road. No helmets
band to Maureen (nee O’malley) and loving father or pads - just footwork, running plays and ball handling. Cost is PTA Mother and Son Dance
to Harley Edward (Femia) and James (Katie), as $55 - register before May 1 for the $25 discount.
well as a cherished friend, brother and ?shing bud- The Columbia PTA cordially invites you to attend the “3rd
dy to Grant Ross. He was the best grandpa to his If you want more information, need a registration form or annual Mother and Son Dance.” The dance is open to moms,
four grandchildren, Harley Gerald, Sybilla, Julia and have questions, please call Pam at (440) 742-3456, email co- step-moms, aunts, grandmas or guardians of young gentlemen
CJ, who he absolutely adored in. He loved his boat, [email protected] or like them on Facebook at currently attending the Columbia Local School System. The
?shing, old cars, gardening, birding and his garage. “Columbia Youth Football.” dance will be on Friday, April 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Copo-
His grandchildren loved “grandpa’s waf?es.” pa & CMS Gym. Take this opportunity to get all dressed up! Plan
He was well respected and will be missed within Important: Due to scheduling con?icts, the State of the on semi-formal attire.
the truck driving community. He was known for his Schools address has been moved to Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m.
hard work ethic and continuous commitment to ex- at CMS. There will be a short BOE meeting prior at 6:30 p.m. Hazel Eyes Photography will be there to take your pictures
cellence in his 40+ years of truck driving. He was Please note this change in your calendars. There will be many and “Music for all Occasions” will be the DJ for the evening.
happiest knowing he was one of the co-founders of exciting things announced. I hope that you will join us.
JBEX Construction with his son Jim. Cost is $10 per couple and $2 per extra child. Light snacks
A memorial service will be held at Royalton Rd. If you have a child that will be ?ve 5 years of age on or be- will be provided. Registration forms will be sent home from
cemetery (west of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) on Sat- fore August 1, 2017, he or she may attend Kindergarten next school with your child. To make a donation of snacks for the
urday, March 18, at 10 a.m. at 25983 Royalton Rd., fall. Copopa Elementary School is in the process of planning for event, to purchase tickets or for additional information, you can
the 2017-2018 school year. Registration packets are available at contact Michelle Boetticher by email at [email protected]
Columbia Station, OH 44028. Immediately the Copopa of?ce for pickup from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please pick (please put Mom/Son Dance in the subject line).
after the memorial service, there will be a up a packet as soon as possible. You will then be able to make
Celebration of Life reception held at the your child’s appointment at that time for Kindergarten Screen- Columbia Hot Stove Fund-raiser
Fraternal Order of Eagles Club at 27190 ing. Screening dates are Thursday, April 6, or Friday, April 7. If
Royalton Rd., Columbia Station, OH you know of someone who meets these requirements and lives Columbia Hot Stove will hold their annual fund-raiser on Sat-
44028. in Columbia Station, would you please pass this information on? urday, April 8, from 6-9 p.m. in the grand hall of the Columbia
In lieu of ?owers, contributions Thank you. Eagles, located at 27190 Royalton Road. Tickets are $25 each
can be made to the Harley F. Ross and include pizza, pasta, wings and salad plus all-you-can-drink
Memorial Fund and can be sent to CLSD is looking for the following substitutes: bus drivers, of- domestic draft, well drinks and soda! They will also have a 50/50
?ce secretaries, kitchen employees and custodians. If you are in- drawing, side boards and basket raf?es.
any Huntington National Bank. terested, please email me or stop into the Administration Center.
Plan to join them for a fun night out with friends and support
COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 We are always looking to improve the quality of the school the kids as they get ready to take the ?eld for baseball and soft-
district and the services we provide. If you have a suggestion, ball! Email [email protected] or contact Keli Cher-
Tackle/Flag Football Registration question or comment, please feel free to call me at (440) 236- venak at 440-552-1999 for tickets or more information.
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Columbia Youth Football (CYF) Registration for the fall Youth Soccer Spring Registration
2017 season is now open. Have a great week Raider Nation! Go Raiders!
Registration for spring soccer is now open! The deadline to
Tackle Football - CYF is part of the Lake Erie Youth Foot- Scholarship Information Meeting register will be March 15. The season starts with the ?rst prac-
ball League (LEYFL) and includes 10 of the 12 teams in our high tice on April 12 and the ?rst game on Saturday, April 22. The
school conference. This is a great opportunity for your football The Columbia Community Foundation (CCF) will host a season will run until May 27. All games will be played on Sat-
player to learn the game and play the same teams they will play Scholarship Information Meeting on Sunday, March 12, at 1 p.m. urday mornings. There will be three age groupings this year, de-
in middle school and high school. Why not get a head start and in the Columbia Town Hall. CCF is offering $22,000 this year in termined by the birth year of the child. Tots division ($30) is for
build a solid foundation? Games are played on Saturdays on full scholarships. This is a small part of the many local scholarships those born in 2012, 2013 & 2014; U7 ($45) is for those born in
size football ?elds - often the same ?elds as our High School available to graduating seniors this year. They have invited over 2010 & 2011; and U-11($45) is for those born from 2005-2009.
players, and sometimes under the lights! They offer Junior Varsi- 10 agencies that offer local scholarships to be on-hand to answer If you have any questions, please email columbiayouthsoccer@
ty for 3rd/4th grade players and Varsity for 5th/6th grade players. questions and make the application process easy. To apply for gmail.com or call Bobby Petras at (440) 409-8485.
Roster size is limited to the ?rst 25 players, so sign up early to CCF scholarships, please visit www.columbiacommunityfoun-
guarantee a spot. Cost is $100 - register before May 1 for a $25 dation.org and click on the Scholarships tab. All applications, COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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April 1. Call Pam Coleman at (440) 742-3456 if you have any
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Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 Nut & Poppy Seed Roll Sale Fish Fry Dinners

The Rural-Urban Record St. Vincent de Paul Altar & Rosary is having their Nut & Pop- A Fish Fry Dinner will be held at the Pitts?eld Community
Published Weekly on Monday py Seed Roll Sale. Orders will be taken until March 25 for pick Church (corner of St. Rts. 58 and 303) on Friday, March 10,
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter up April 7 & 8, 12-5 p.m. in the social hall at 41295 North Ridge from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for ages 7-12. Six and
Founders 1955 Rd., in Elyria. (Elevator accessible). Cost is $10 each. Please call under are free. All are invited to attend.
Lee Boise, Publisher & President (440) 324-3090 or (440) 324-2622 in Elyria.
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 Emmanuel United Church of Christ, located at 6656 Center
Pierogi Lunches Rd., in Valley City is hosting a Friday Fish Fry Dinner on March
Mailing Address: 10, serving from 4:30-7 p.m. Included is your choice of Fried
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 Pierogi lunches are available on Fridays during Lent from 11 Fish or Baked Cod for a donation of $10 or Shrimp for $13. All
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station a.m.-1:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Hall, 250 Third Street in Elyria. dinners include your choice of fries, mac-n-cheese, cabbage &
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 The menu includes: ?ve Sophia choice pierogis with or without noodles, cole slaw, rolls, beverage and dessert. Call for more in-
sour cream and onions, applesauce, salad, roll, butter and a bev- formation (330) 483-3655.
Email: [email protected] erage. Cost for the lunch is $6. Take-out orders are available by
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com calling 323-5539 or by faxing 322-2329. Lake Erie Perch Dinner

DEADLINE: Divorce Care Seminars East Oberlin Community Church is hosting a Lake Erie Perch
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm Dinner with french fries, scalloped potatoes, green beans (choice
Church of the Open Door: of 2 side dishes), coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. They are
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thurs., 9am-4pm DivorceCare is a national support group that meets weekly in located at 43709 Oberlin-Elyria Road, in Oberlin. The dinners
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year Lorain County. It is a warm, caring environment where people are from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Fridays, March 17, March 31 and
learn how to deal with the hurt caused by separation or divorce. April 14. Cost of the meal is $15 per person for adults, $9 for
Prevent & Control Diabetes The group understands how attendees feel, because they all have children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carry-out will be
been in the same place. Participants are welcome to to begin available starting at 4:30 p.m. or dine in starting at 5 p.m. If you
One in three adults have prediabetes and most don’t under- attending the DivorceCare group at any point. Each session is have any questions, please contact the church of?ce at (440) 774-
stand why they’re at risk. In March, public health nurses from “ self- contained” so there is no need to attend in sequence. At- 3443 or Chris Vough at (216) 299-5372 (please leave message if
the Lorain County General Health District will be in your com- tendees will be able to pick up any missed sessions in the next no answer).
munity to discuss risk factors, ways to help prevent diabetes and 13-week cycle. For details on meeting days/times, call (440)
action steps following a diagnosis of diabetes. Sessions are open 323-4644, or register at www.OpenDoor.tv/divorce-care. The FUNERAL HOME &
to all adults 55 and older in Lorain County at no cost. Walk-ins group will me at the Church of the Open Door, located at 43275 CREMATION SERVICES
welcome. Sessions are at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at: Telegraph Road, in Elyria.
Fields United Methodist Church Helping You Plan a Personal Remembrance
• Shef?eld Twp. Church of Christ, 5075 Toledo Rd., Lorain Offering a program for people going through this dif?cult
on March 1. process. Divorce Care is a 12-week video seminar series featur- DAVID BOGNER
ing some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on divorce
• Wellington Fire Station #2, 202 Kelly St., Wellington on and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
March 2 and 16. video seminars are combined with support group discussions of
the material presented during the video. Seminars will be held 36625 Center Ridge Road | N. Ridgeville | 327-2955
• Shef?eld Lake Community Center, 4575 E. Lake Rd., Shef- on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. from now through April 3 in the www.davidbognerfamilyfuneralhome.com
?eld Lake (9 a.m. and 11 a.m. only) on March 7. Church Parlor. A donation of $15 for the workbook is request-
ed, but not required. For more information or to register, please Laubenthal Funeral
• Avon Senior Center, 36786 Detroit Rd., Avon on March 10 contact the Church of?ce at (440) 327-8753 or ?eldsof?ceman- Services
and 24. [email protected].
Offering Forethought
• N. Eaton Christian Church, 35895 E. Royalton Rd., Grafton Pierogi & Strudel Sale Funeral Pre-Planning
on March 13.
The Lenten pierogi sale at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, LAUBENTHAL-MERCADO
• Sugar Ridge Baptist Church, 36600 Sugar Ridge Rd., N. located at 25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station, has start-
Ridgeville on March 22. ed. Orders should be called in March 6, for pick up on Thursday, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. • Elyria, Ohio 44035
March 9; order by Monday, March 20, for pick up on Thursday, 440-322-4626 • 440-323-1929
For more information on Adult Health Services, contact the March 23; and the ?nal order by Monday, April 3, for pick up on www.laubenthalmercado.com
Lorain County General Health District at (440) 322-6367, visit Thursday, April 6. Pick up times are 2-6:30 p.m. The pierogies
www.LorainCountyHealth.com, follow them on Twitter @Lo- are sold by the dozen only and have the following ?llings: pota- LOCAL FAMILIES COMMITTED TO SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
rainCoHealth, ?nd on Facebook or watch on YouTube. to, potato/cheese, sauerkraut, ricotta cheese, prune, cabbage and
apple. The strudel ?avors are apple, blueberry, cheese and cherry. Funeral Home is Accessible to the Physically Disabled
Celebrate Recovery Pierogies are $9 per dozen and strudel strips are $5 each. Forms
can be found in the entrance way of the church, or you may fax FUNERAL HOME
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered recovery program your order to the of?ce at (440) 236-5804. Orders can also be 2089 Columbia Road
based on the biblical principles in Beatitudes. Celebrate Recov- called in to (440) 236-5095, between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Valley City, OH 44280
ery can help with any range of Hurts, Habits or Hang-ups, deal-
ing with struggles with food addictions to drug and alcohol abuse Country Gospel Concert 330-483-3300
and everything in between.
Award winning Country Gospel singer James Kilbane will be “Understanding When
Church of the Open Door, on Route 113 at West Ridge coming to LaPorte United Methodist Church on Sunday, March Needed Most”
Road, west of Elyria, invites the community to “Celebrate Re- 19, at 7 p.m., for an evening of his Christian music in support of
covery.” Celebrate Recovery meets every week on Thursdays at the SOWER Mission Team. www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com
7 p.m. The meetings are open to all residents in Northern Ohio
and feature a large group meeting followed by gender speci?c The church is located at 2071 Grafton Rd., in Elyria (Carlisle Pre-Need Planning Available
small groups. Twp.).

Life Spring Community Church would like to invite the
community to their Celebrate Recovery program. Come join
them on Monday nights beginning at 6 p.m. The church is lo-
cated at 1638 Lester Rd., in Valley City. Dinner and fellowship
is from 6-7 p.m., large groups from 7-8 p.m., small groups from
8-9 p.m. and 9 p.m. coffee and dessert. Child care is available.
For more information, you can go to celebraterecovery.lifescc.
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which is the of?cial Celebrate Recovery website.

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Page 10, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 of the top Cleveland area jazz musicians who will share a fun and In Loving Memory
entertaining live program.
After Prom fund-raiser Artie R. Napier Jr.
Lil’ Leprechaun Party - Enjoy Saint Patrick’s Day themed
The North Ridgeville Ranger Parent Club presents their ?rst stories, crafts and activities on Wednesday, March 15, from 6:45- Husband, Father, Grandfather, and life
“Comedy Night” fund-raiser on Saturday, March 11. Doors open 7:45 p.m. Program is intended for ages 2 and up. Preregistration of the party, Artie R. Napier, Jr. was
at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 is required. many things to so many people. Our
p.m. Tickets are $25 each and include dinner, a beverage and a “Captain” passed away at home sur-
Comedy Show with four comedians. There will also be raf?e The Butler Did It Mystery Book Discussion - Come discuss rounded by family, peacefully on Feb-
baskets, side boards and a 50/50 raf?e. All the proceeds from this “Death on the Nile,” by Agatha Christie on Wednesday, March ruary 18, 2017. He is survived by his
event will go towards After Prom. 15, from 7-8 p.m. Copies of the mystery book being discussed loving wife of 53 years, Marlene Kay
are available at the adult information desk. New adult members Napier (Cogar). He is also survived
For tickets, email [email protected] or call (440) 864- are welcome. Preregistration is required. by his daughter, Kimberly Myers and
5033. husband Rick Myers of Richfield; son
Registration for programs and more information is available Michael Napier of Grafton, son Scott
Garden Club of North Ridgeville online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the North Rid- Napier and wife Tracy Spyker of Mas-
geville Library at (440) 327-8326. The North Ridgeville Library sillon, and his youngest son Brad Napi-
The Garden Club of North Ridgeville will meet on March is located at 35700 Bainbridge Road. er and wife Bobbie Napier of Amherst.
14 at 6 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Public Library, 35700 Bain- Twelve grandchildren brought him immense joy; Ashley, Alexander,
bridge Road. Their speaker will be Lee Klingshirn from Kling- COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Michael, Kaleigh, Zachary, Stephanie, Sarah, Jacob, Brooke, Chris-
shirn Winery in Avon Lake. His program will be “The Juice tian, Bradley and Jesse.
About Growing Grapes.” This program will be for anyone with CHS Spring Sports Pictures He was born on June 22,1943 in Columbus, Ohio, and was the
an interest in wine. Our spring plant sale is coming up May 20. pride and joy of the late Effie Lee Napier and Artie R. Napier, Sr. He
New members are always welcome. For more info., please call On Monday, March 13, all high school spring sports team/ has two sisters, Ernestine Moore of North Ridgeville, and Barbara
(440) 365-8522. individual pictures will be taken in the High School gym. All par- Richardson of North Ridgeville. He was also predeceased by an
ticipants should receive order information and a time schedule older brother, Henry L. Napier of Elyria, Ohio.
Herb Guild Garden Club for team/group and individual pictures from their coaches/advi- He married Marlene Kay Cogar and enjoyed 53 years of marriage.
sors. Please note that the pay to participate fee and any past due Together they brought joy to so many family and friends. Their
The Herb Guild Garden Club will hold its March meeting academic fees are due by March 13 in order to allow athletes to home was nothing short of “grand central station” on any given
on March 8 at the Porter Public Library in Westlake. After the use school transportation to away sites. Please contact the main day of the week. Their backyard provided generations of memories
business meeting, Greg Cada, a Master Gardener, will give a of?ce at CHS with any questions or concerns. from family picnics, weddings, and summer cookouts!
presentation on Thomas Jefferson and his legacy as a gardener. Artie served as a Committee Man for Ford Motor Company, and
Thomas Jefferson was in?uential in the areas of landscaping, Columbia Twp. Sheriff’s Report retired after 30 years. He was an avid pool player, and spent many
architecture and gardening. A video presentation will spotlight years enjoying this as a pastime with friends! Once retired, he loved
Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, Poplar Forest and the Uni- The following is the Lorain County Sheriff’s Dept. Incident spending his winters in Florida, calling folks in Ohio bragging about
versity of Virginia. Visitors are welcome at 12:30 p.m. (when Report for Columbia Township for February. the warm weather, and spending time at the beach. His Ohio sum-
the presentation begins). mers were spent at home with family, and his ultimate joy was
February 8 - Property Damage on West River Rd. being the Captain of his boat on Lake Erie! From parasailing, tubing,
The Herb Guild is a local organization and meets on the February 8 - Accident/ Private Property on Aldridge Ave. fishing or just floating on a hot summer day; this would be consid-
second Wednesday of the month at Porter Public Library in February 8 - Harassment on Squire Rd. ered a perfect day. Oh, and he loved Thursdays - there is no one
Westlake (27333 Center Ridge Road), in the Porter Room. February 12 - Breaking and Entering on Lake Ridge Way. that loved having garage sales more than this man! It was a way to
New members and guests are always welcome. For more in- February 12 - Suspicious Condition on Colfax Ave. talk to people, share stories, and offer a great deal.
formation on the upcoming meeting, call (440) 582-0191 or February 13 - Fraud on East River Rd. Artie was the life of the party!
visit their website, theherbguild.org. You can also ?nd them on February 13 - Warrant on Jaquay Rd.
Facebook under The Herb Guild. February 14 - Disturbance on East River Rd. available through the library’s website on Saturday, March 11
February 18 - Noise Complaint on Nichols Rd. from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants need to be comfortable
Dean’s List February 19 - Shots ?red on Jaquay Rd. using a mouse to attend. Preregistration is required.
February 20 - Fraud on Quarry Ridge Rd.
Geneva College announces their Dean’s List of undergrad- February 20 - Accident/Private Property on Station Rd. Senior Coffee Hour Trivia Contest - Attend the monthly
uate students for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for this February 21 - Accident/Private Property on Sprague Rd. senior social hour on Monday, March 13 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
recognition, students in traditional programs must earn a GPA February 21 - Theft on Sprague Rd. Enjoy coffee, light refreshments and a different topic of discus-
of at least 3.6 while passing 12 credit hours or more. February 22 - Property Damage on West River Rd. sion, event or presentation each month. Put on your thinking cap
February 23 - Traf?c complaint on Snell Rd./N. Boone Rd. because this month the library is hosting a special trivia contest.
Rebecca Wojton, Engineering major from North Ridgeville, February 24 - Traf?c complaint on S. Boone Rd. Team up and compete to win small prizes. Preregistration is re-
was named to the Dean’s List. February 25 - Noise complaint on West River Rd. quired.
February 26 - Noise complaint on Frederick Ave.
Congratulations! February 26 - Shots ?red on West River Rd. Leaping Leprechauns - Prepare your leprechaun bait and set
February 26 - Shots ?red on Nichols Rd. the traps. Get ready to catch leprechauns on Wednesday, March
North Ridgeville Library February 26 - Shots ?red on Station Rd. (2 calls) 15 from 6-6:45 p.m. For children ages 4 through 8. Preregistra-
February 26 - Fraud on Root Rd. tion is required.
Computer Coding - Tweens and teens, learn about comput- February 27 - Theft on Royalton Rd.
er coding! Make your own animations using the programming February 27 - Traf? c complaint on Station Rd. Registration for programs and more information is available
language called “Scratch” on Tuesday, March 7, from 6:45-7:45 February 27 - Property Damage on Nichols Rd. online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Columbia
p.m. Preregistration is required. February 27 - Suspicious condition on Royalton Rd. Library at (440) 236-8751. The Columbia Library is located at
February 28 - Suspicious condition on Plum Creek Dr. (3 13824 W. River Road North, in Columbia Station.
Book Buddies Adult Book Discussion - Come discuss “State calls)
of Wonder,” by Ann Patchett on Wednesday, March 8, from 1-2 March 1 - Assault on Plum Creek Dr. Dee Dee seeks loving home
p.m. Copies of the book are available at the adult information
desk. New adult members are welcome. Preregistration is re- Columbia Library news Dee Dee Dee Dee is a 10-year-old
quired. female, black cat who has
Dinner And A Book Discussion - Come discuss “The Wid- been spayed and is all caught
A Literary Lunch Break Story Time for Grown Ups - Bring ow” by Fiona Barton on Tuesday, March 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. up on her vaccines. Dee Dee
a lunch and relax while listening to short stories and poetry read Would you like to spend an evening each month discussing a ?nds herself homeless after
by library staff on Thursday, March 9, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. great book, eating and making new friends? Check out Colum- her previous owner moved
Share in the follow up discussion. Coffee and tea will be provid- bia Branch’s brand new book discussion group. Dinner is on the away and left her behind.
ed. For ages 18 and older. Preregistration is required. library! Copies of the book are available at the library. Preregis- She’s a very sweet, indepen-
tration is required. dent girl that loves affection
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Local Wellington Senior Center Events Volunteering: How to
Dentists Help Families ?nd the right ?t
Men’s Breakfast - March 16, 9-10 a.m. - “Wearing
Access Afordable of the Green: St. Patrick’s celebration,” Gary Gerrone, Volunteers offer their time because they have a passion
Dental Care Marketing Manager of Avon Cabela’s with general infor- to help others, and that help can be given in a myriad
mation on the store. Reservations required by 10 a.m. of ways.
Quality Dental Plan is now available at on Tuesday by calling 353-0828.
Wellington Dental Many parents feel involving their children in volun-
Super Thursday Lunch - March 9, 12 p.m. St Pat- teering at an early age can have a profound, long-last-
Quality Dental Plan is pleased to announce today that rick’s Day! Lunch includes hot entrée, salad, beverage ing impact on their kids. But youngsters are not the only
Wellington Dental now offers patients an affordable, and dessert for $5 and entertainment by Daniel Elish. ones who can reap great rewards from volunteering,
easy-access dental savings plan. According to Call 353-0828 to place reservations. as studies show that men and women at, beyond or
statistics, as many as one in ?ve people in Wellington approaching retirement age also bene?t greatly from
may now be going without very basic dental care. Ladies Brunch - March 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. “Hop volunteer work.
into Spring” with Music Bingo! Come for conversation
As the economy suffers, many families can no and a fun morning of music while playing bingo. Brunch Research from the Corporation for National and
longer afford the basics, including dental care. Up to is a hot breakfast entrée with fruit, juice and coffee is $3, Community Service found that more than 20 million old-
60% of Americans don’t have dental insurance and reservations required by calling 353-0828. er adults contributed in excess of three billion hours of
the Wellington Dental Team is working to make dental community service time each year from 2011 to 2013.
care accessible and affordable, not a luxury, by offering Young at Heart breakfast - March 30, 9:30-10:30 The reasons why older adults volunteer are varied, but
a plan with bene?ts that individuals and families can a.m. “Rainy Days and Sunshine” with John Kowalski in its 2014 survey the AARP’s Experience Corps found
take advantage of immediately. singing all the favorites! Breakfast is a hot entrée, with that 97 percent of its volunteers indicated that their vol-
fruit, juice and coffee all for the low price of $3. Reser- unteer work with the organization gave them a sense
Quality Dental Plan is offered to both children vations required by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28 by of purpose.
and adults at an inexpensive yearly fee and is an calling 353-0828.
alternative to dental insurance that can cost in the Older adults who want to volunteer but have little or
thousands of dollars for minimal bene?ts. Patients Ongoing Programs no history with volunteering might not know where to
using Quality Dental Plan can get two dental visits, Blood Pressure: Third Wednesday of every month 10 begin with regard to ?nding the right opportunity. The
two teeth cleanings, exams, x-rays, and signi?cant a.m.-12 p.m. Walk-ins ?rst come, ?rst serve. right ?t can make all the difference for volunteers and
procedural discounts by being a member. Socialization, Lunch, Bingo: Every Wednesday be- the people they help, and the following tips might help
ginning at 9 a.m.; 12 p.m. - lunch for $4; 12:30-2 p.m.
“We looked at the costs associated with providing - Bingo; Mahjongg 12-3 p.m. PINOCHLE CLUB SEEKS MEMBERS
quality dental care to our patients and we saw that The group meets on Thursday’s at noon for instruc-
we could signi?cantly reduce our treatment rates if tion and game playing. A small fee for player’s card is Pinochle Club looking for members.
we saw patients early in the process and encouraged required and instruction is free! If you are a senior, single
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care,” said Dr. Maryann Jacko (Dr, Maryann) and ery Thursday from 12-4 p.m. at the Center to play cards. and know how to play pinochle.
Dr. Jonathan Siefker (Dr, Jon) of Wellington Dental. No experience needed. Newcomers welcomed. On the Call Joanne 440-458-8182.
“When someone is in pain, they miss school or work, second Thursday of month play begins at 1:30 p.m.
Even worse, the cost to treat a painful situation can
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have been if the problem had been diagnosed a
April 5 - Westside Market, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Fare $10
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Quality Dental Plan allows us to cut those costs
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older adults as they look for an opportunity that best Eating Healthy at grains. Numerous studies have discovered the various
utilizes their skills and experience. 50 and beyond bene?ts of whole grains, which are loaded with protein,
?ber, antioxidants and other nutrients. Whole grains
• Know your schedule. Older adults who are still Maintaining a healthy diet after 50 may require some have been shown to reduce the risk for diseases such
working but want to volunteer may have a ?rm grasp on hard work and discipline. as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some types of
their schedules, but even retirees should not overesti- cancer.
mate how much time they have to volunteer. Before you A balanced diet is an integral element of a healthy
begin to look for an opportunity, write down your com- lifestyle for men, women and children alike. But while Another potential hurdle men and women over 50
mitments and daily schedule, using this list to deter- kids and young adults might be able to get away with may encounter is a change in their sense of smell and
mine how much free time you have to volunteer. Some an extra cheeseburger here or there, men and women taste. A person’s sense of smell may fade with age, and
opportunities require greater time commitments than approaching 50 have less leeway. because smell and taste are so closely related, foods
others, so make sure you know just how much time you enjoyed for years may no longer tantalize the taste buds.
can devote to an opportunity before signing up. According to the National Institute on Aging, simply That can be problematic, as many people instinctually
counting calories without regard for the foods being add more salt to foods they ?nd bland. According to the
• Give due consideration to your experience. Older consumed is not enough for men and women 50 and U.S. Of?ce of Disease Prevention and Health Promo-
adults who have retired or are on the cusp of retirement older to maintain their long-term health. Rather, the NIA tion, older adults should consume no more than 1,500
have a lifetime of experience they can use to help oth- emphasizes the importance of choosing low-calorie milligrams of sodium per day. That equates to roughly
ers. Imparting wisdom learned in your professional life foods that have a lot of the nutrients the body needs. 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Older men and women should re-
can provide a sense of purpose and even make you feel sist the temptation to use salt to add ?avor to foods,
as though you are still actively involved in the industry But counting calories can be an effective and simple instead opting for healthy foods that they can still smell
where you built your professional reputation. But life way to maintain a healthy weight, provided those cal- and taste. In addition, men and women should mention
experience can also prove invaluable in volunteering ories are coming from nutrient-rich foods. The NIA ad- any loss of their sense of smell to their physicians, as
opportunities. Mentoring programs give volunteers the vises men and women over 50 adhere to the following such a loss may indicate the presence of Parkinson’s
chance to help young people, and such opportunities daily calorie intake recommendations as they attempt to disease or Alzheimer’s disease.
can involve more than just offering professional advice. stay healthy into their golden years.
Maintaining a healthy diet after 50 may require some
• Don’t downplay the signi?cance of certain opportu- Women hard work and discipline. But the long-term bene?ts of a
nities. Volunteering opportunities come in many varia- • Not physically active: 1,600 calories healthy diet make the extra effort well worth it.
tions, and each is signi?cant in its own right. Coaching • Somewhat active: 1,800 calories
a grandchild’s soccer team can have as signi?cant an • Active lifestyle: between 2,000 and 2,200 calories Exercising over 50
impact on the people you help as other volunteering Men
opportunities. Volunteers offer their time because they • Not physically active: 2,000 calories What can people 50 and over do to promote their
have a passion to help others, and that help can be • Somewhat active: between 2,200 and 2,400 calo- long-term health? The CDC recommends that men and
given in a myriad of ways. ries women age 65 or older who are generally ?t and have
• Active lifestyle: between 2,400 and 2,800 calories no limiting health conditions need at least two hours and
• Leave time for the rest of your life. Volunteering When choosing foods to eat, the NIA recommends 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such
is a sel?ess act, and volunteers are the backbone of eating many different colors and types of vegetables as brisk walking, each week. In addition, such people
many successful charitable organizations. But older and fruits. Phytochemicals are substances that occur should perform strength-training activities that work all
men and women should leave time for the rest of their naturally in plants, and there are thousands of these major muscle groups at least two days per week. While
lives as well. Retirement should be ful?lling but also substances offering various bene?ts. The Produce for many ?t older men and women with no preexisting health
include time for recreation, so don’t downplay how im- Better Health Foundation notes that a varied, colorful conditions are capable of these activities, those able to
portant hobbies are to you in an attempt to ?nd more diet incorporates lots of different types of phytochem- push themselves a little further can opt for 75 minutes per
time to volunteer. No retiree wants to grow resentful of icals, which the PBH says have disease-preventing week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jog-
his or her volunteer work because it leaves little time properties. ging or running, combined with the same strength-train-
for other pursuits, so do your best to balance your The NIA also advises that men and women over 50 ing regimen. A combination of moderate- and vigorous-in-
charitable endeavors with the other things in life that make sure at least half the grains in their diets are whole tensity aerobic activity coupled with strength training may
matter to you. also provide adequate physical activity for aging men
and women. Before beginning a new exercise regimen,
Finding the right volunteer opportunity can make all men and women should consult with their physicians to
the difference for older men and women who want to discuss any limitations they may have and how to man-
give back to their communities. age those risks while still being physically active.

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Page 14, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 members of LCHS. Eaton Township Roundtable
At The Hickories Museum, located at 509 Washington Ave.,
Free tax filing The Eaton Township Business Roundtable will hold a special
in Elyria, enjoy a guided tour through the home of one of Elyria’s “Business After Hours” on Tuesday, March 7, from 5-6:30 p.m.
Free tax ?ling of Federal and State tax returns is available most prominent residents and his family, Mr. Arthur Garford. at the new Four Keys Restaurant, located at 34501 E. Royalton
at LaPorte United Methodist Church, located at 2071 Grafton Explore Elyria’s history and the lifestyle of a family of means in Rd.
Rd., in Elyria. Trained tax counselors will assist you in e-?ling or the early 20th century through Mr. Garfords industrial endeav-
paper ?ling of your returns. Call the church at (440) 458-5717 to ors and family life. Open hours: Thursday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. and All Eaton Township business owners and managers are in-
arrange an appointment. Times are available most days, evenings Saturday 1-3 p.m. Last tour starts 45 minutes before closing. Fee vited to join the Business Roundtable for appetizers, networking
and weekends through the end of tax ?ling season. is $5 per adult, $3 for ages 13-18, $2 for ages 6-12 and free for and a cash bar at the new restaurant. The Four Keys Restaurant
members of LCHS. renovated the building and moved to the new location on E. Roy-
SWCD Tree Seedling Sale alton Road at the end of January. This is an opportunity to see the
For more information, contact [email protected] or call (440) new restaurant and sample their food. The Business Roundtable
The Lorain SWCD annual tree seedling sale is scheduled for 322-3341. will be meeting in their private back room.
pick-up on Friday, April 14. Tree species available will consist of
evergreens (White Pine, Austrian Pine, Norway Spruce, Colora- Fleet Hometown news The Eaton Township Business Roundtable was created to
do Blue Spruce), hardwoods & deciduous trees (Bald Cypress, enable local business owners/managers to stay informed about
Sugar Maple, Pin Oak, River Birch, Swamp White Oak, Syca- Jermaine Johnson Jr. The airman completed an events and issues in the community and to positively contribute
more) plus ?owering and fruit bearing shrubs (Silky Dogwood U.S. Air Force Airman Jer- intensive, 8-week program to the local community. “Business After Hours” is an opportu-
and Elderberry). Planting stock can be used for reforestation, maine Johnson Jr. graduated that included training in mili- nity to network and learn about other businesses, while enjoying
wildlife habitat or landscaping. Seedlings are bare-rooted stock, from basic military training at tary discipline and studies, Air the casual atmosphere at local establishments.
12-18 inches in height and will be sold in packets of ?ve (5) for Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- Force core values, physical
$8. Flowering perennials (Black-Eyed Susan and Purple Cone- land in San Antonio, Texas. ?tness and basic warfare prin- Please RSVP so they can order food. RSVP to Maggie Kelch
?ower) will be offered in 3-inch pots for $3 each. They will also ciples and skills. by email at [email protected] or by phone at
sell Rain Garden Kits containing an assortment of ten (10) pe- (440) 366-2076.
rennial native plants in 1.5-gallon pots which don’t mind get- Airmen who complete
ting “wet feet.” Rain gardens are built in depressions designed basic training also earn four As the county’s newest commissioner, I’m pleased to report
to capture and ?lter storm water runoff from impervious surfaces credits toward an associate that the commissioners remain very active and productive. The
around the home, such as rooftops and driveways. A “Rain Gar- in applied science degree progress we are making is due to our commitment to work in
den Manual for Homeowners” is available at the SWCD of?ce through the Community Col- partnership with others.
at no cost. lege of the Air Force.
Throughout my career in public service, I have always be-
For additional resources visit http://www.centralohioraing- Johnson is the son of Jer- lieved we must work together to improve the quality of life for
ardens.org. maine Johnson and Teneisha our families. We have worked in partnership with others by as-
Craighead and grandson of sisting in economic development projects to protect and create
Tribute Concert to Veterans Cassandra Craighead, Karen jobs. We have also worked closely with our township trustees to
Greene and William Mans- expand grant opportunities to help townships address ?ooding
Lorain County Community College’s 90-member Civic Cho- ?eld, all of Elyria. concerns.
rale and Civic Orchestra will present “A Tribute Concert to Vet-
erans” on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stocker Arts He graduated in 2015 from Our Lorain County Land Bank continues to work in partner-
Center’s Hoke Theatre, under the direction of Nancy Davis, di- Elyria High School. ship with local governments, the courts, state government and
rector of choral music performance. the federal government. Together, we are removing abandoned
Congratulations! and blighted properties. This action helps to reduce criminal ac-
The concert will open with the singing of the National An- tivity and helps to improve property values.
them accompanied by the orchestra. Music includes the patriotic Murder Mystery
America the Beautiful, Hymn to the Fallen from “Saving Private Working together in partnership with our lakefront communi-
Ryan,” composed by John Williams, and the masterwork, Dona The Friends of MetroParks of Lorain County is sponsoring ties, we received a planning grant. We will ?nally be able to put
Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace), composed by Ralph Vaughan their 12th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, “A Murder together a lakefront plan to drive more economic and recreation
Williams. The text of the music uses Civil War texts written by Has Been Renounced,” by Lee Mueller. activity to our county’s shoreline. In addition, we also competed
Walt Whitman who served as a military nurse in the Civil War. for and won a grant to design a transit plan for our county to get
Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays, May 12-13 and residents to work.
General admission tickets are $9 and may be purchased by May 19-20. Seating will be at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m.
calling the Stocker Center box of?ce at (440) 366-4040 or online The show will be held at the Carlisle Visitor Center, located at As a strong advocate for transparency in government, I was
at www.stockerartscenter.com. 12882 Diagonal Road, in LaGrange. pleased to work with my fellow commissioners and our state
treasurer to be among the ?rst of?ces in the state to participate in
Admission is free for veterans. Discounts are available. The Tickets are $30 per person or $58 per couple. Group rates are the new OhioCheckbook.com. Now taxpayers can see our check-
Stocker Arts Center is located at 1005 N. Abbe Road, in Elyria. also available. For more information or to order tickets, please book and know how our departments are spending tax dollars.
call (216) 544-3865.
Lorain County Historical Society With more state cuts anticipated in the new state budget, we
Spring Adult Volleyball Leagues must continue to work together to deliver ef?cient and effective
Ongoing: government. Feel free to contact me with any concerns about
At the Lorain County History Center, located at 284 Wash- The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department is currently ac- county government at 440-329-5301 or mlundy@loraincounty.
ington Ave., in Elyria, World War I and World War II Exhibit cepting registration for its adult Women’s and Co-Rec. volley- us. I work for you and look forward to serving you.
-The World at War. Learn about the roles Lorain County veter- ball leagues. Team rosters must be completed prior to the season
ans played during the great wars through photography, artwork, with no more than twelve players. Players must be at least in J’s Skill Game Center
artifacts and personal accounts. Handicapped accessible. Open high school or older to participate. An 8-match schedule will be 6287 Lear Nagle Rd, N. Ridgeville
hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 1-3 p.m. Fee played beginning the week of April 3. Team applications are due 440-788-7266
is $5 per adult, $3 for ages 13-18, $2 for ages 6-12 and free for by March 15 and the league fee of $150 must be paid by March We’re giving away a CAR or
17 at the Parks main of?ce, 131 Court St., Suite 103, (City Hall). $3,500 CASH!
Trustees For more information, call 326-1500 or visit www.cityofelyria. Qualify now thru April 30th, See Store for details.
Meeting org, adult volleyball league site.

Monday, March 6, Genealogical Society program
7 p.m.
The Medina County Genealogical Society will present a
at Town Hall program on Sunday, March 12, at 2 p. m. entitled “The Past
on Paper,” by Tess Kindig. Tess is the proprietor of Garrison
Keep in touch with your community House of Books in Medina County. She will share her adven-
Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com tures tracing descendants of items she has purchased online.
The event will be held at the Medina County District Library,
located at 210 S. Broadway St., in Medina. The public is in-
vited to attend the meeting.

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Page 16, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 Bicentennial “Settlers Dinner”

FISH FRYS The next Bicentennial event will be on Sunday, March 19, Happy March, Middies!
Grafton V.F.W. Auxiliary - Friday evenings from 5-7 p.m. and is a “Settler’s Dinner.” The full course dinner event is at Our With uncharacteristically warm weather the past few weeks,
during Lent, now through April 14, V.F.W. Hall, Huron Street. Lady Queen Of Peace Church Hall. Doors open at 3 p.m. with it feels like it is already spring. But don’t relax yet, as we still
The menu includes Lake Erie perch, shrimp and half-n-half. dinner and a special musical program with the “Sky Larks” start- have several months to go in this school year!
Chicken tenders are also available. Carry-outs are available by ing at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for ages 6-15; ages I would like to thank everyone who came to the Father/
calling 926-3341 after 4 p.m. 5 and under are free. Daughter dance at North Elementary School on Saturday. It was
Knights of Columbus - Friday evenings from 5-7 p.m. during a great evening and those who attended had a lot of fun. Thank
Lent, with the exception of Good Friday, in the hall of Our Lady Tickets are on sale now at the Village Hall, GMP Library and you also to everyone who helped organize the dance, as it was
Queen of Peace, on Erie Street. Sparkle Market. de?nitely a success.
We also have several events coming up this week. On Mon-
LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING Theater Comes to School day, March 6, our high school band will host its spring concert.
The next meeting of the Friends of Grafton-Midview Library On Thursday, March 9, parent-teacher conferences will take
will be held in the library on Tuesday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. All Hannah Gunter lets out a battle cry during a “sword” ?ght place at the high school and East Elementary School. There will
members are welcome. while acting out classic literature with Great Lakes Theater’s be no school on Friday, March 10.
Artist in Residence program. On Saturday, March 11, the Midview Touchdown Club will
BICENTENNIAL EVENTS hold its 27th Annual Reverse Raf?e & Steak Fry. Doors open
There will be a Heritage Trail session by the Grafton History Great Lakes Theater brought a week long Artist in Resi- at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and all proceeds support the Midview
Association at the library on Wednesday, March 8, from 6-8 p.m. dence program to junior high students at St. Jude School in football program. Join them for an evening of delicious food, fun
The discussion will be on the topic of disasters in Grafton. A Elyria. They explored classic literature such as Romeo and games, prizes and great company!
“Settler’s Dinner” will be held on Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. Juliet, Macbeth and The Diary of Anne Frank. The students It is almost the fourth quarter, Midview! Keep up the great
at the hall of Our Lady Queen of Peace (See separate article for did activities such as sword ?ghting during their exploration. work; it has been a wonderful school year.
more information). A village wide clean up weekend will begin Go Midview!
April 2. There will be dumpsters and a shredding truck available. Approximately 30 teachers, dressed in blue MEA T-shirts, Dr. Bruce Willingham, Superintendent, (440) 748-5353
TOUCHDOWN CLUB REVERSE RAFFLE/STEAK FRY attended the Midview Board of Education meeting on February
The Midview Touchdown Club will host their 27th annual 22. Board member Kathy Quintiliano was not in attendance. The Grafton Village History
Reverse Raf?e and Steak Fry on Saturday evening, March 11, MEA representative gave a brief statement to the board. The
at the New Russia Township Hall, 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, teachers have been working without a contract this school year. Grafton’s ‘Den of Thieves’ refers to the years after the Civ-
in Oberlin. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 One high school teacher also addressed the board. The board il war, when according to fact, legend or imagination, the Jesse
p.m. Cost is $50 and includes dinner, big board ticket, beer and does not respond to comments during the meeting. Most often, a James Band and the Lowery and Morgan Gangs were in town.
wash. Other raf?es will be available. Grand prize is $2000. Total written response is sent. This “Den of Thieves” article is a brief review of old-time tales.
of all cash prizes is $5000. For more information, contact Dave
Gilchrist at 458-2050 or Rob Forrer at 440-865-5452. Proceeds In other action, Director of Education Dan White reported to For ?fteen years after the Civil war, the James Boys, brothers
to bene?t the Midview football and cheerleading programs. the board. He told of several opportunities high school and mid- Jesse and Frank, plus Cole and Bob Younger, plundered trains,
dle school students have had to experience various careers. He banks and citizens, always in the daylight, in their home state
ST. MARY REVERSE RAFFLE also told the board that Midview language arts teachers met with of Missouri. Moving on, they rode the CCC & St.L Railroad to
St Mary School is hosting a Reverse Raf?e on Saturday eve- other language arts teachers from around Lorain County to share Grafton. It is said they attended the wake of an aunt who lived
ning, March 11, from 5:30-10 p.m. for adults 21 and over. The resources and to discuss programs which are working in each on Chestnut Street. It was reported they robbed the bank ?ve
event will be held in the gymnasium of the school at 237 4th other’s districts. He also reminded the board it is assessment time times. There was no bank here until 1885. Although in 1881,
Street. Tickets are $35 and include dinner, dessert, beer, wine, for students. Missouri Governor Crittenden offered a $5,000 award - the band
beverages and a chance at the mystery grand prize. Only 200 was never captured. In 1882, Jesse was shot in the back by gang
tickets will be sold. There will also be side boards, Chinese raf- In board member reports, the Endowment Fund spaghetti din- member Bob Ford; Frank turned himself in and was acquitted by
?es, 50/50 raf?es and music. All proceeds will bene?t St. Mary ner was completely sold out and was very successful. Several the governor.
School. For more information or tickets, contact Mari at (216) administrators attended a future chef competition, in which third
440-7991. and fourth grade students participated. It was also announced The Charles Lowery and Blinky Morgan Gangs’ supposed
that 35 Midview students were inducted into the Joint Vocational itinerary was from Grafton to Cleveland and New York or from
THIS WEEK AT MIDVIEW School National Honor Society. Grafton to Lorain, Sandusky, Toledo and Chicago. Their preys
There will be a high school band concert on Monday evening, were jewelry shops, small banks and furriers. Legend has it they
March 6, at 7 p.m. in the Kubuski Gym at the high school. School The treasurer’s report explained cuts proposed by Governor would have carriages waiting, ride a few blocks, jump a street
will not be in session for students on Friday, March 10, due to Kasich and how those cuts would effect Midview. Midview car, get off and hail another carriage to the train station. They
a professional training day. A dodgeball tournament fundraiser could lose nearly half a million dollars of income from the state changed clothes in men’s rooms, some as drummers, farmers,
will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, in the high school for the next school year. The budget is not set and she encour- mill workers and immigrants, all synchronized with a train
aged all to send comments to the governor’s of?ce opposing the schedule. They returned to Grafton and completely disappeared.
Birth Announcement cuts. The board also voted on personnel issues before
Stories relate the gangs utilized a window in their ?rst ?oor
Miles L. Clevenger was Tues. 9:30-7 • Wed.,Th.,Fri. 9:30-5 • Sat. 9:30-3:30 room in the Whitbeck Hotel to come and go, to ride horseback
born on Monday, August unseen along the Black River. There is also the story of a tunnel
22, at 1:34 a.m. His parents from the Railroad Hotel to the river.
are Brian and Cynthia Cle-
venger of San Francisco, Perhaps this item will give the answer. No trace of a tunnel
California. His grandpar- has ever been found. Newer Information names the hotel as the
ents are Dick and Gerry Metropolitan Hotel on Oberlin Road. Also, the house on Ober-
Clevenger of Grafton and lin Road that the gang used as a hide-out was owned by Nellie
Lens and Linda Levitt of Lowery (Charlie’s wife) and there was a tunnel of about 100
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yards from the basement to the Black River. From train to hotel, Midview Junior Trackletes Camp RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 Page 17
horseback up Black River to Oberlin Road, it appears that the son and Steve, band together after being bullied by classmates.
locations of the Black River and the tunnel were “misplaced” as The Midview Track Program will be having its ?rst annual To avoid their tormentors, the students follow a secret map and
the story was repeated over the years. Camp for Midview Junior Trackletes. The Midview Track pro- escape to the Tulgey Wood, where they meet a king who begs
gram is designed to bene?t athletes in all sports! This program is them to save his people from the fearsome Jabberwocky! Meet
1875 ? It was reported that Morgan Gang pulled another job designed to introduce our youngest Middies to the events of track colorful characters like Cheshire Cat, JubJub Bird, Bandersnatch
near Toledo, was apprehended and duly convicted, never to be and ?eld and allow them to learn from some of the best current and a family of Momeraths as this unlikely but dynamic duo
heard of again. WRONG! and former Middies. journeys to save a kingdom and learn to face their fears back
home.
The story is too long to retell here. Brie?y, Morgan, Coughlin It is on Monday, April 3, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Midview
and Robinson were arrested and jailed in June 1887, as a result of High School Ross Field or Kubuski Gymnasium. Cost is $20 and Diabetes Self-Management - Tuesdays, March 14-April 25,
a job ‘gone wrong’ in a railroad car near Alliance, Ohio. In Octo- covers a Midview Trackletes T-shirt. The program is for grades 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Seating is limited for this self-management
ber 1887, Morgan was convicted of murder. Headlines August 4, 3-6. program offered in partnership with
1888 Columbus, Ohio - “Death as it Came to Blinky, A Terrible
Struggle at the Rope’s End,” “They Evidently Didn’t Drop Him For a copy of the form that needs to be sent in, go to http:// Belden Historical Society
Far Enough.” www.midviewtrack.com/junior-trackletes.html.
The historical society will hold its ?rst meeting of 2017 on
Although the “Blinky’s Gang” is not Grafton history, if you Grafton-Midview Public Library Wednesday, March 8, at 7:30. Members, and anyone interested
are intrigued enough to know the whole story of Blinky’s ille- in local history, are invited to attend. Meetings are held at the Old
gal activities (they are amazing), a copy of Mrs. J. C. Robson’s To register for programs, call (440) 926-3317 or visit the li- Town Hall and Museum on the northeast corner of the intersec-
Blinky scrapbook is available in the History Room of the GMP brary at 983 Main Street. Library hours are Monday-Thursday tion of St. Rt. 83 and St. Rt. 303.
Library. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday
1-5 p.m. Or, you can register by visiting their website at www. Belden B’s and G’s 4-H Club
Doris Wildenheim 926-2956 gmplibrary.org. Most library programs require registration.
The Belden B’s and G’s 4-H club has a long history of mem-
Girl Scout Thinking Day Storytime - Mondays thru March 20, 10-10:30 a.m. & Tues- bership from boys and girls from Grafton Village, Grafton Town-
days, through March 21, 6-6:30 p.m. Storytime is designed for ship, Eaton Township and Carlisle Township. Be a part of a 4-H
Girl Scouts from Midview and Columbia participate in a can- children 3-6 years old and their caregivers. club; contact the OSU Lorain County Extension service at (440)
dle lighting ceremony during Girl Scout Thinking Day. 326-5851 to ?nd a club in your area. The Belden B’s and G’s
Coding Club - Monday, March 27, 3:30-5 p.m. Explore the 4-H club will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 8, from 7-8
Girl Scouts from the Midview and Columbia school dis- world of code and increase your problem-solving skills, express p.m. at the Grafton Township Hall on St. Rt 83 at St. Rt. 303.
tricts participated together in a traditional day of thinking. your creativity, work as a team and have fun! We will meet after The 4-H program is open to young people ages 5-19. All 4-H
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and G’s 4-H club, contact one of the advisors, Al DiVencenzo at
Monthly Book Club - Tuesday, March 28, 6:30-7:45 p.m. & (440) 926-3873 or Kim Bersiwill at (440) 926-1630.
Wednesday, March 29, 10-11 a.m. Beginning in March, the for-
mat changes to a genre-based monthly discussion with a mystery. Janet Beane
Throughout the rest of the year we will explore non-?ction, biog-
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Page 18, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 cover a different skill. These programs are for the parent and Shayna seeks loving home
the child. You may attend any or all programs. Call the library
Band Boosters Basket Bingo at (440) 647-2120 to register. Shayna call the Friendship Animal
Shayna is such a nice cat! Protective League at (440)
The Wellington Band Boosters Spring Basket Bingo will be Chronic Disease Self-Management - Fridays, March 17, She is 3-years-old and when 322-4321. (www.Friendshi-
held on Sunday, March 19, at 1 p.m. in the Wellington High 24 & 31 and April 7, 14 & 21 from 1-3:30 p.m. Do you have found, she was kept inside un- pAPL.org)
School Cafeteria. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and food will health conditions that interfere with your life? This class is a til she could be surrendered to
be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved 6-week nationally recognized program designed to help adults FAPL. Shayna did well with a The shelter is located at
by calling Toni Novotny at (440) 647-3734, ext. 7410. living with long-lasting health conditions gain con?dence in 2-year-old and is friendly with 8303 Murray Ridge Road, in
their ability to manage their symptoms and to understand how adults too. She is currently in Elyria. Their hours are from
Historical Society program their health affects their lives. The program is sponsored and the “cattery” with other cats 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mon-
conducted by Fairhill Partners, a non-pro?t agency devoted to and is doing ?ne there. Shay- day, Friday & Saturday; from
The Pitts?eld Historical Society will sponsor a special Pow- successful aging. Space is limited and registration is required. na would be a good buddy for 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tues-
erpoint program on March 9, starting at 7 p.m. at the Pitts?eld Call the Herrick Memorial Library at (440) 647-2120 to reg- someone and hopes that some- day & Thursday; and from
Town Hall, located at the NW corner of Rt. 58 & Rt. 303. ister. one will adopt her soon. If you 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
would like to give Shayna a Adoption fees are $20 for 1
“A Century Ago: 1917,” a special presentation, will be giv- Lorain County loving, forever home, please year and older and $50 for
en by Jim Smith, Education Coordinator of the Lorain County Solo & Ensemble results less than 1 year old. All cats
Historical Society. The event is free and open to public. have been spayed or neu-
McCormick Middle School Vocal participants who re- tered, vaccinated, dewormed
Stuffed Pepper Dinner ceived a “Superior” rating were: Audrey McKinley, solo; Ty- and have tested negative for
son McKinley, solo; Aren Meinhart, solo; and Jaeda Dotson & FeLV. Friendship APL is a
Amvets Cottrell Memorial Post #162 Ladies Auxiliary will be Mackaylee McNeely, duet. Riley West, solo, received an “Ex- private, non-pro?t humane
holding a Stuffed Pepper Dinner on Saturday, March 18, from cellent.” Receiving a “Good” rating were: 7th ensemble - Har- society. They depend on the
5-7 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes, corn, Italian bread, ley Wallace, Bryanna Krauss, Valerie Santee, David Feigelist, generosity and ?nancial sup-
dessert and coffee, milk or juice. Proceeds will go to the Valor Dominic McKenna, Amy Greene, Jaeda Dotson and Kennedi port of the public to serve the
Home, which provides assistance for homeless veterans. Cost is Benko. people and animals of Lorain
$8 for adults, $4 for children 4-10 and under 3 are free. Car- County.
ry-outs will be available. The Post is located at the intersection Wellington High School Vocal participant who received a
of State Routes 58 & 162 in Huntington. “Superior” rating was Kaitlyn McKinley, solo. Participant who JVS Career Tech Saturday offers
received an “Excellent” rating was Cheyenne Greiner, solo. hands-on workshops for students
Herrick Memorial Library Receiving a “Good” rating were: Gabby Dobbins, Kinsey
Grose and Lauren Shibley, ensemble. Lorain County JVS is offering the opportunity for 3rd, 4th
Spring Book Sale - The Friends of the Herrick Memori- and 5th grade students of their thirteen associate school districts
al Library will be holding their Spring Book Sale the second McCormick Middle School Instrumental participant who to attend a Career Tech Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Satur-
weekend of March. Members of the Friends may shop at the received a “Superior” rating was Joe Dudziak, solo. Participant day, March 11.
pre-sale on Thursday, March 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The gener- who received an “Excellent” rating was Travis Hunter, solo.
al public sale will be on Friday, March 10, from 10 a.m. - 4:30 Career Tech Saturday is a career exploration program de-
p.m. and on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Wellington High School Instrumental participants who signed to give elementary students a hands-on experience in var-
Friends Group will charge shoppers using scanning devices a received an “Excellent” rating were: Kaitlyn Garrett, solo; ious career tech areas. This opportunity can spark the interest of
$25 fee for that privilege. Kaitlyn McKinley, 2 solos; and Rianna Rosecrans & Kaitlyn our younger student population by providing fun activities while
McKinley, duet. --Congratulations to all! they learn a new skill set. Students will create a make-it-take-it
Slide Necklace Workshop - Tuesday, March 14, at 6 p.m. that they can take home with them.
Adults, ages 18 and up, come join the library staff at a free, fun- Bluebird Basics Program
?lled evening class making a unique slide necklace. The library Students will have the opportunity to plant seeds, transplant
will supply all materials. Space is limited and registration is On Saturday, March 18, Penny and Fritz Brandau, members and harvest vegetables, construct a lightening circuit board or
required by Friday, March 10. Register in person at the circula- of the Black River Audubon Society and the Ohio Bluebird So- even learn how to make their own ice cream! Parents/guardians
tion desk or by calling the library at (440) 647-2120. ciety, will give a presentation about Eastern Bluebirds at 2 p.m. can also observe their student in these environments and will be
at the Herrick Memorial Library. The library is located at 101 able to see ?rsthand all that Lorain County JVS has to offer.
Adult Writing Group (Note: new day) - Our last Monday Willard Memorial Square, in Wellington. This program will fo-
meeting will be on March 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. After that, the cus on how to choose the right bluebird habitat, what features to There will also be services and demonstrations available to
group will meet every other Thursday, beginning on March look for when choosing a bluebird nest box and how to moni- the parents/guardians, such as ?ower arranging, cooking demos
23, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join this group if you have a passion for tor your nestbox. We will also talk about bluebird predators and and salon services, as well as free Wi-Fi.
writing of all venues. Bring samples of your writing to share competitors and will show video of the family life of bluebirds.
with the group. This group is not like other writing groups; we Please join them for a relaxing hour and learn how to welcome Canines graduate
encourage one another, try new and different forms of writing, bluebirds into your life. the Patrol’s Academy
learn to create characters and plots for your ?ction pieces or
explore the world of poetry and verse. Registration is encour- Since class size is limited; registration is requested by calling Five canines graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol
aged. To register, call the Herrick Memorial Library at (440) (440) 670-3684. Academy. The canines and their handlers trained together for 10
647-2120. weeks to earn Police Service Dog certi?cation by the Ohio Peace
Chiropractor warns of dangers Of?cer Training Council. Each canine mastered narcotic detec-
Count Down to Kindergarten - Monday, March 13, at 6:30 of use of pain killers/drugs tion, tracking apprehension or both.
p.m. The library will be continuing this once-a-month series of
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Canine Karo and Canine Max, the Patrol’s canines, were pur- French Creek Theatre RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 Page 19
chased with donations given by the Stanley family. Canine Roo, license may also be redeemed for credit toward the purchase of
the Chillicothe Police Department’s canine, was purchased by The 2016-2017 season at French Creek Theatre celebrates an annual ?shing license.
a 13-year-old from Chillicothe who started a non-pro?t to raise the original underdog with Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor
money for her community. Canine Tina, the Riverside Police De- Dreamcoat. Featuring music and lyrics by the legendary duo of Licenses and permits can be purchased online at wildohio.
partment’s canine, was purchased with a donation given from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this charming and color- gov and at participating agents throughout the state. A complete
local businesses within the city of Riverside. ful rendering of the Biblical story blasts onto the Ewing Theatre list of participating license sales agents can be found at wildohio.
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Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sales of ?shing licenses, along with the federal Sport Fish
Food for Fines Sundays at 3 p.m. Theytake place in the Ewing Theatre locat- Restoration (SFR) program, continue to fund the operation of the
ed within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center. Tickets are ODNR Division of Wildlife’s ?sh hatcheries. No state tax dollars
The Lorain Public Library System is hosting a Food for Fines $16-$18 for adults and $10 for children under the age of 18. The are used for this activity. This is a user-pay, user-bene?t program.
food drive from March 1-31 to bene?t the Second Harvest Food French Creek Theatre Box Of?ce is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily,
Bank of North Central Ohio’s Harvest for Hunger campaign. and can be reached at (440) 949-5200, ext. 221. Tickets can also The SFR program is a partnership between federal and state
be purchased online by visiting www.metroparks.cc/theatre.php. government, industry, anglers and boaters. When anglers pur-
The donated canned goods will be delivered to the Second chase rods, reels, ?shing tackle, ?sh ?nders and motor boat fuel,
Harvest Food Bank to stock local food pantries, soup kitchens LCCC Hosts Civic Concert Band’s they pay an excise tax. The federal government collects these
and shelters throughout Lorain County and north central Ohio. “March Madness” taxes, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers and
disburses these funds to state ?sh and wildlife agencies. These
How the ?ne forgiveness works: Lorain County Community College’s Division of Arts & funds are used to acquire habitat, produce and stock ?sh, conduct
Get $1 forgiven from your overdue ?nes for every canned Humanities presents Civic Concert Band’s “March Madness,” research and surveys, provide aquatic education to youth and se-
food item you bring to any of the six Lorain Public Library Sys- directed by Mark Wainwright, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, cure and develop boat accesses.
tem libraries during March, up to $4 forgiven per day! at the Hoke Theatre at the Stocker Arts Center. The event is free.
Lorain Public Library System libraries include: the Main Lorain County Community College is located at 1005 N. Abbe For a list of trout stocking dates and locations, go to wildlife.
Library in Lorain, Avon Branch, Columbia Branch, Domonkas Road, in Elyria. ohiodnr.gov/?shing/trout-stocking-dates.
Branch in Shef?eld Lake, North Ridgeville Branch and the
South Lorain Branch. Catchable Trout Releases ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection
What To Donate: begin in March of our natural resources for the bene?t of all. Visit the ODNR
Please bring only canned goods. Consider donating from the website at ohiodnr.gov.
most needed canned food items including: soup, vegetables, More than 100,000 rainbow trout are expected to be released
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Note: to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ?rst A total of 160 Heidelberg University student-athletes were
Only overdue ?nes will be forgiven. This does not apply to rainbow trout release is scheduled for Friday, March 3, at Adams honored earlier this month not for their play on the ?eld, but for
library bills on lost or damaged items. Patron accounts that have Lake in Adams County. their achievements in the classroom. The following local resi-
been referred to materials recovery services are not eligible for dents were among those receiving the Landess Scholar-Athlete
Food for Fines. Rainbow trout releases will take place across Ohio from Award for the fall semester:
Helping Lorain County March 3 - May 21, as long as areas are ice-free and accessible to
The Second Harvest Food Bank delivers food items to over anglers. Information about the trout releases, including updates James Jacobs of Columbia Station, Abilgail Elek from Elyria
70 charities in Lorain County. Some of these organizations op- to the schedule due to weather and stocking locations, is avail- and Brianna Casement from North Ridgeville.
erate soup kitchens or food pantries. Others include shelters that able at wildohio.gov or by calling 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543).
serve meals or nonpro?ts that distribute food packages as sup- Congratulations!
plemental programs. By stocking these water areas throughout the state, opportu-
These charities serve about 11,000 families a month in Lo- nities are created for anglers of all ages to get out and enjoy qual- RENT ME!
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Page 20, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 6, 2017 Troop #118 welcomes new scouts

Lions Club Fish Fry Troop #118 of LaGrange Troop #118 of LaGrange welcomes new scouts.
wants to congratulate its
The LaGrange Lions Club will be holding a Fish Fry on Fri- newest members of the Flam-
day, March 10, from 5-8 p.m. at 240 Glendale St. There will be ing Arrow Patrol: Kaden
perch, fries, coleslaw & desserts, as well as a cash bar. Tickets Hetsler, Kaden Stivason,
are available now. Cost is: adults/$12 and kids six & under/$6. Evander Fedor, Ayden Olic,
For tickets, call Tim at (440) 355-6441. Brady Hurst, Andrew Lamb,
Melvin Turner and Cooper
KEY Cooking Class Burden, who have all earned
their Arrow of Light, Cub
The Keystone Empowers You (KEY) collaborative invites Scouts highest honor, and
you to attend a no-cost cooking class on Monday, March 13, have chosen to continue the
from 7-8 p.m. at Keystone Middle School, 501 Opportunity long road towards the rank of
Way. Busy lives doesn’t have to mean quick, unhealthy meals. Eagle Scout. They were hon-
Chef Katherine, of Katherine Dewitt Catering, will demon- ored for their achievements
strate how to ef?ciently cook delicious dishes, focusing es- at the annual Cub Scout Blue
pecially on vegetables. The whole family will enjoy the easy, and Gold on February 12,
exciting updates to their dinners. Anyone between ages 10-110 where they participated in a
is welcome. Space is limited, so registration is required. Email bridging ceremony and were
[email protected] with the names and con- accepted into Troop 118. All
tact info of registrants, or call (440) 355-2424. are very proud of them and
look forward to the great
KEY is a community based group funded in part by the things they will do for their
United Way of Greater Lorain County and facilitated by the community, troop and fami-
Lorain County General Health District. The collaborative in- lies.
cludes partners from local businesses, agencies and organiza-
tions working toward one goal of making the healthy choice Firefighters Country Music Show
the easy choice in the area. For more information, visit the KEY
website at www.KeystoneEmpowersYou.com. David Ball, a Grammy award winner, songwriter, vocalist and musician will be on stage at the 24th annual LaGrange Township
Fire?ghters Association Country Music Show this year at the Keystone High School. David will be performing two shows on
The Keystone Empowers You Collaborative is having a March 25. The ?rst show is at 6 p.m. and the second show is at 8:30 p.m.
no-cost cooking class at Keystone Middle School on Monday,
March 13, 7-8 p.m. See separate article for more information. David Ball was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, growing up in a family where everyone played an instrument. Starting out
on guitar, he eventually gravitated to bass ?ddle. David joined childhood friends Walter Hyatt and Champ Hood in Uncle Walt’s
In another upcoming event, plan to attend Keystone High Band and subsequently relocated to Austin, Texas. In the mid 1980s, a publishing deal brought David to Nashville.
School’s Drama Club’s play, Ghostchasers, a two-act com-
ic thriller farce by Tim Kelley. Performances will be held on In 1993, David recorded his now multi platinum debut album for Warner Brothers, which to date has sold 3 million copies. Da-
Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m. and on vid wrote or co-wrote all but one song on the album and has received the BMI Millionaire Award for “Thinkin’ Problem,” “When
Saturday, March 18, at 2 & 7 p.m. at the high school. Tickets the Thought of You Catches Up With Me” and “Look What Followed Me Home.” He was soon touring with some of the biggest
will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. acts in Country Music: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Dwight Yoakum and Toby Keith.

Congratulations to our Keystone Middle School and High In 2004, David won a Grammy for the song “Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)” on the record Songs of Stephen Foster. That
School choir members who recently participated in the Lorain same year, David released Freewheeler, featuring the hit single and video “Too Much Blood In My Alcohol Level.”
County Solo and Ensemble Contest. All students took signif-
icant time out of class to prepare their songs and performed Come out and support your local ?re?ghters while enjoying the music of David Ball!
them for a professional adjudicator! All Keystone high school For tickets or more information, call (440) 355-4481.
vocal students received Superior (I) or Excellent (II) ratings.
Great job students and Choir Director Mrs. Bethany Pearce. Spicing it up at school lunches

Lastly, we are still selling approximately 500 bricks from The Middle School’s Food Services De-
the Liberty Street Building. These bricks will be sold at KMS partment took KMS students on a cruise
between 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on school days and are $5 each. to Cancun, Mexico and Venice, Italy. The
Sales will be on a ?rst-come, ?rst-serve basis, and a portion of cafeteria was decorated with the themed-
the money raised will help fund the Keith Heck Memorial Gar- cruise stops and students were served au-
den at KMS. Contact KMS at (440) 355-2200 with questions. thentic lunches from these countries.

Franco Gallo, Keystone Superintendent, (440) 355-2424, For the Mexican lunch, students chose
[email protected] either a ?esta pizza or taco bar with vari-
ous toppings, refried beans, oranges, kiwi,
Fleet Hometown news raspberry churro and milk. The Italian
meal featured chicken parmesan or lasagna
U.S. Air Force Airman Taylor L. Collins graduated from ba- roll-ups, green beans, carrots, red peppers,
sic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San grapes, cheesecake bites and milk. The
Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, 8-week themed lunch days were also complete
program that included training in military discipline and stud- with music, dancing and trivia about both
ies, Air Force core values, physical ?tness and basic warfare countries.
principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also
earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree Thanks to Jody White, Food Service Su-
through the Community College of the Air Force. pervisor, and her staff, Jean Paris, Leann
Cromer, Marsha King and Rhonda Bender,
Collins is the son of Melissa and Michael Collins of Elyria. for making school lunches fun and tasty for
He is also the brother of Sarah Collins and Dakota Collins. The KMS staff (L-R): Jean Paris, Leann Cromer, Marsha King, Rhonda Bender our students!
airman graduated in 2015 from Keystone High School.
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Licensed by Board of Health Dennis Tree Service & Landscaping Southwest General:
Cuyahoga, Medina & Lorain Counties Tree Trimming • Removal Healthy Events in April
Stump Grinding • Pruning
• Reasonable Rates Fertilizers • Fire Wood Southwest General’s Community Nurse Program offers a
• Prompt, Reliable Service variety of free health and wellness programs in local com-
Free Estimates! munities throughout the year. To learn more about these pro-
• Senior Discounts grams, visit www.swgeneral.com/events-education-screen-
Chuck Dunlap, Owner Seth Emerson - Owner ings.
Office: 440-322-2624
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440-236-9200 wick. Are you saying “Sorry, I forgot” a little too often? It’s
330-725-3175 [email protected] normal to forget a name from time to time, but it isn’t nor-
mal to keep forgetting days of the week or when to pay bills
SIDING & WINDOWS WATERPROOFING or take medicine. Join us for a free screening hosted by the
Community Nurses to see if you should consider seeing a
Custom Exteriors BASEMENT physician. Reservation required. Call (440) 816-4037.
SOLUTIONS
•Windows •Azek Since 1989 Vision and Glaucoma Screening - Thursday, April 6,
•Siding •Soffit • Waterproofing from 9-11 a.m. at Middleburg Heights Recreation Center,
•Doors •Metal • Foundation Repair 16000 Bagley Rd. Screening by North Coast Eye Surgery.
Reservation required. Call (440) 816-4037.
•Stone & Shake Siding Snow Plowing • Yard Drainage
•Gutter/Cleaning/Guards Available • Excavating The Mask of Depression - Friday, April 7, at 10 a.m. at
Ehrnfelt Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Rd., in Strongsville.
440-926-1600 • Sewer Replacement It’s hard to admit we are suffering from depression. Many
people put on a smile and ignore their true feelings. But do
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suffering from depression? Join Marlene Kurz, LPCC-S,
TAXES J. A. KILBY ENT. Oakview Behavioral Health Services, Southwest General, to
learn the signs and symptoms of depression, as well as ways
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Enrolled Agent,CPA Business Taxes 440-327-3433 ical activity level. Join Wendy Zullo, LifeWorks of Southwest
ELECTRONIC FILING General, to learn about the bene?ts of exercise and how it can
440-748-3624 Many Other Financial POLYURETHANE CRACK INJECTION improve not only your physical health but also your mood
Services Available and well-being. Reservation is required by Monday, April 3.
35043 E. Royalton Rd. SPECIALIZING IN SEALING POURED Call Michelle Skutt at (440) 234-6080.
North Eaton Call BASEMENT WALL CRACKS
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Forrest Franklin CPA ~ OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ at 10 a.m. at Strongsville Library, 18700 Westwood Dr. and
for Appointment Tuesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at John A. Polonye Community
Center, 17400 Holland Rd., in Brook Park. Muscle loss is a
440-236-5423 major cause of disabilities and illnesses, which can start in
an individual’s 30s and continue throughout life. Join David
Your Place or Mine Lash, MD, a board-certi?ed family medicine physician on the
Medical Staff at Southwest General, as he discusses steps that
Income Tax Returns JOE MINARCHICK (440) 785-4036 can be taken to stop the progress of muscle loss. Reservation
IRS PARKWOODAUTHORIZED is required. Call (440) 238-5530.
IRSe file Answers from pg 21
Stroke Awareness and Prevention - Monday, April 24,
TAX SERVICEPROVIDER at 11 a.m. at Brunswick Recreation Center, 3637 Center Rd.
Call Bobbie- 440-236-5449 Join Maureen Moore, RN, BSN, stroke coordinator, as she
or 216-403-9707 (cell) discusses signs and symptoms of stroke, prevention strategies
and Southwest General’s Grey Matters! Stroke Prevention
Roberta Duktig, AFSP Program. Reservation required.

"The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer. Healthy Summer Eating - Wednesday, April 26 - Lunch at
For more information on tax return preparers, go to IRS.gov." 11:30 a.m., speaker at noon. Shurmer Place Meeting Center,
18715 Shurmer Rd., in Strongsville. Summer is just around
TREE SERVICE the corner … time to relax and enjoy the sunshine. But don’t
take a vacation from healthy eating. Join Amy Dunbar, reg-
ARBOR CARE TREE istered dietitian, Southwest General, and the SouthPark Mall
Walkers Club, as she discusses ways to improve summer eat-
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck ing. Amy will share tips about nutrition and how to buy fresh
• 113 Ft. Crane ingredients and cook them on the grill to ensure healthy eating
all summer long. Reservation is required. Call 440-238-9001.
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood
Tame Your Anxiety: Lunch and Learn - Friday, April 28 -
Triple Shredded Mulch Lunch at 11:30 a.m., program at noon at Jenkins Place Senior
Center, 26100 Bagley Rd., in Olmsted Falls. Anxiety can be
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member part of everyday life. But don’t let it! Join Marlene Kurz, LP-
CC-S, Oakview Behavioral Health Services, as she teaches
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675 practical skills to cope with everyday issues and enable us to
live a calmer, more productive life. Reservation is required by
Jason E. Davis Monday, April 24. Call (440) 427-2519.
-Complete Crane Service-
Brats, Cabbage and
“No Tree Too Big or Too Small!” Green Bean Casserole
Tree/Stump Removal
“The unusual combination of ingredients: green beans,
Tree Trimming, Firewood cabbage, onions and bratwurst, in this stove-top casserole
“FREE ESTIMATES” is one Oklahoma family’s traditional comfort food. The
Bonded & Insured dish also freezes and reheats well.”

812 Bond Street, Elyria 44035 Ingredients:
Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected] 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 pound bratwurst sausage, cut into chunks
1 head cabbage, cored and quartered
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener
(e.g., Splenda)
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medi-
um heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Place the
green beans into a large pot with about 1 inch of water.
Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add the cabbage to the pot, and top with the cooked
onion. Season with sweetener and salt, then top with
bratwurst. Dot with remaining butter. Cook uncovered
over low heat for 30 minutes. Stir, and serve.
Submitted By:
Twointexas, courtesy of www.allrecipes.com

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CALL 440-236-8825 $1500 OFF a Service Call
FOR AN APPOINTMENT -OR-

TODAY! $30000 OFF Installation

Expires April 28, 2017

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