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Volume 63, No. 46 Columbia Station, Ohio May 14, 2018
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Midview Concert Bands compete in Virginia
Midview Band members relax and enjoy a day at Busch Gardens following a music competition in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Midview Concert Bands traveled April 27-30 for a competition in Norfolk, Virginia. Both the Midview Blue and Silver Symphonic bands were triumphant. The Blue
Symphonic band received a Superior rating, and the Silver Symphonic band received an Excellent rating. After the competition, the bands took the next day to visit and enjoy
Busch Gardens.
Ohio FFA State Convention honors award winners
In a sea of nearly ten thousand students dressed in blue and gold, the 90th Ohio
FFA State Convention took place on May 3rd and 4th at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in
Columbus. This annual event is a time to honor those students who have transformed
the future of agriculture and have earned exemplary awards.During the two day event,
numerous Lorain County JVS students were recognized for their high achievements
during this past school year. Four senior students were awarded their State FFA De-
grees, which is the 2nd highest level that can be achieved. Members receiving this hon-
or were; Jessica Mileski, Landscape and Greenhouse Management senior from Welling-
ton; Mercedes Murphy, Landscape and Greenhouse Management senior from Amherst;
Jesse Everson, Industrial Equipment Mechanics senior from Elyria; and Don Sabella
III, Landscape and Greenhouse Management senior from Amherst.
Mercedes Murphy was also honored as a Gold Rated Reporter during the ceremo-
ny. As the reporter for the JVS FFA Chapter, Murphy was responsible for keeping a
scrapbook that contains all chapter newsletters, published articles and pictures from the
school year.
JVS 2017 Industrial Equipment Mechanics alumni Kyle Riggs, of Firelands, was a
top award winner. He is the 2018 State Proficiency award winner in the area of Agricul-
tural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement.
Berthold couldn’t hide her excitement for this FFA event, which is one of her fa- JVS FFA Chapter: (L-R):Front row: William Keller (Midview), Michael McDonald (Keystone),
vorites. “Watching the students get their awards, enjoying the activities, and listening Sydney Collier (Clearview) and Mercedes Murphy (Amherst). Back row: Thomas Keller (Mid-
intently to all the speakers is so rewarding. This is a big reason I wanted to become an view), Aidan Marang (Keystone), Don Sabella (Amherst), Jessica Mileski (Wellington) and
agricultural teacher,” shared Berthold. Savannah Roby (Wellington). Not pictured: Jesse Everson (Elyria).
The Ohio FFA Foundation is a cooperative effort among education, business and The mission of the National FFA Organization is to make a positive difference in the
industry to support and inspire Ohio FFA members. For over 60 years, the Ohio FFA lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth
Foundation has been committed to providing opportunities for FFA members across the and career success through agricultural education.
state. Supporting the Foundation is investing in tomorrow’s agricultural leaders.
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Jr. Warrior Dash Get Out! Festival Parking @ CSU’s Lots. Free live concerts, Kids Fishing Other traditional Fair Foods have 50+ Vendors set up out-
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FUN 1/2 mile obstacle course Outdoors, Wellness & Art ven- tional programs and activities, dren’s Activity Area will feature Admission is FREE so bring
that requires climbing, jump- dors. Local food and Brews, 11:00am - 7:00pm Walleye 5K Run & Walk, car- a Super-Slide, Kiddie-Bouncer, the whole family.
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ing, crawling, and running! The Live Music & Activities. nival rides, and more than 130 Jousting area and the ever
event is open to children 12-un- 28795 Lake Road vendors from around the na- popular Rock-Climbing Wall. Church
der (parents are permitted to Bay Village May 20 tion. 5k on the 27th. Cuyahoga Fairgrounds 34077 Lorain Rd,
run with younger runners). For 11:00am - 3:00pm 103 OVI Pancake Main Street, 164 Eastland Rd, Berea North Ridgeville
more info call (440) 984-3470 Breakfast Port Clinton Hours vary each day
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Columbia Trustees Meeting HYDROPONICS
Julie Petras
email: [email protected] The Columbia Board of Trustees met on Monday, May 7, The Indoor Gardener
2018 in Town Hall at 7 p.m. with all three trustees present and
WEEKLY CALENDAR the Fiscal Officer, Jackie Ramsey. The minutes of the April 16 Store
Wednesday, May 16: meeting were approved as presented. The Trustees voted to pay
Columbia Board of Education will hold several meetings the bills and payroll. The bills amounted to $49,086.88 and pay- Home & Commercial Growers Welcome!
this evening at CMS in room 20. There will be a Special Educa- roll amounted to $47,101.22 bringing the total to $96,188.10. The
tion, IDEA Grant meeting tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. There receipts totaled $53,652.23. Grow Lights • Nutrients
will be parent and community input. Following that will be a Department Reports Grow Media and More!
policy meeting at 6 p.m. with the regular meeting beginning at The Sheriff’s Department sent the incident report for April.
7 p.m. The Zoning Inspector reported 5 permits issued between April 16 Visit us on Facebook @prell87
and May 4 of which one was for a single family home. A resident
Plant and Garden Sale who had been sent a violation letter for unlicensed vehicles and 23005 Sprague Rd, Unit 5, Columbia St.
On Thursday, May 17, the Columbia Garden Club will be debris had been invited to the Trustee meeting but he did not at- 440-532-7722
tend. Violation letters will be sent to a resident on Colfax and one
having their annual Plant and Garden Sale at the Columbia on Route 82. The resident cited from Fremont has cleaned up the
Park Pavilion from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Each year, club members dig property. The Riverside Golf Course will be sent a violation letter Hours: M-F 11-8pm; Sat 12-5pm; Sun 12-4pm
up and pot perennials from their gardens. Watch for our signs for high grass. There is no May meeting for the Board of Zoning
along RT 82 as well as flyers posted in numerous places. Come Appeals as no cases have been submitted. The Zoning Commis- Great Prices & Expert Advice
early to get the best selections. For more information, call Car- sion has finished the wording for Neighborhood Business and
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properties along the railroad tracks from Root Road to Sprague
CHS Football annual Golf Outing from Light and Heavy Industry to Residential 3. The Trustees
appointed Dave Frye to the Zoning Commission. The next Zon-
The Columbia High School football team will once again ing Commission meeting will be Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. J&J Greenhouse
The Road-Service Director reported road equipment up and run-
sponsor their annual golf outing. The outing will take place ning and a manifold and exhaust problem on a vehicle in the fire “We Grow On You”
on Saturday, June 2, at Mallard Creek Golf Course. It will be department. The Director will apply for a SWAC grant for a 30 Time To Plant Your Yards & Garden!!!
held in a 4 man scramble format, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. inch culvert on Jaquay. Most of the cost of the new roof on Town
The $80 entry fee will include 18 holes of golf, cart, prizes, Hall will be covered by a Solid Waste grant. Work will start soon. We have some amazing plants for you!
beverages, catered lunch and dinner. Prizes will be awarded to The road crew will be starting concrete repair work. The Fire
the lowest scores. Please call Jason Ward with any questions at Department report was given by a Trustee. There are 36 on file, OUR UNIQUE SPECIAL IS BACK!
(H) (440) 458-5064, or (C) (440) 935-3649. Entries are due by 59 fire calls to date, and 267 EMS calls. There were 29 mutual aid
Wednesday, May 30, 2018, with checks payable to Columbia assists and 11 mutual aid requests. A simulated distracted driving BUY 4 Flats of Flowers or Vegetables,
High School. accident will be set up on the football field on May 9 for the prom 10” Hanging Baskets or Flower Pouches
goers. The Cemetery Report was given by Rita Plata. $600 was
Columbia K-8 lunch menu received from burials; $1,275 from sale of graves; and $600 from Then Get 5th One FREE! (Reg. 15.99ea)
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Monday: Breakfast - WG Cinnamon Roll. Lunch - Choice The Rezoning of Heavy Industry Districts and Light Industry
of taco bar, or ham and cheese sandwich, or Raider salad w/roll Districts along the railroad tracks to R3 has been turned over to 4 ½” Annuals & Perennials • Herbs
with refried beans and cinnamon apples. the Zoning Commission for discussion. Resident John Pojman 3.49 ea or 10 for $29.99
Tuesday: Breakfast - frudel/bagel bites. Lunch - Choice of was not present. 3 Gal. Rose Bushes (inc. Knock Outs) $17.99
The Trustees voted to leave the regular order of business to
macaroni and cheese, or ham and cheese sandwich, or Raider open bids at 7:30 p.m. on the Hawke Road Culvert Replacement So Much To Choose From - Sun or Shade
salad w/roll with broccoli and peaches. and Squire Road Resurfacing. The bids received for the Squire
Wednesday: Breakfast - pancake wrap. Lunch - Choice of Road project were: Chargrin Valley Paving - $89,936.25;Cross- We Will Help You Make Your Yard & Garden
sloppy joe on bun, or or ham and cheese sandwich, or Raider road Asphalt Recycling - $79,511.25; Griffith Paving - Something You Can Enhjoy All Summer
salad w/roll with tater tots and mixed fruit. $105,696.88; Karvo Companies - $84,222.23; Koskosing Con- Bages of Soil Available
Thursday: Breakfast - mini cinnamon bites. Lunch - Choice struction Company - $91,676.75; Precision Paving - $81,860.25;
of hot dog, or or ham and cheese sandwich, or Raider salad w/ Ronyak Paving - $84,942.50. 26240 Folley Rd., Columbia Station
roll with tater tots and mixed fruit. The bids received for the Hawke Road culvert project were: Directions or info 440-236-8762
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The Rural-Urban Record Brothers Forever Gospel Group Come and
Published Weekly on Monday The Sugar Ridge Baptist Church, located at 36600 Sugar
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter Ridge Rd., in North Ridgeville, welcomes the Gospel Group, Worship
“Brothers Forever” on Sunday, May 20, at 11 a.m.
Founders 1955
Lee Boise, Publisher & President Wednesdays at Fields UMC
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 Come join us every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for with us!
Mailing Address: joyous worship (note the new time). No need to be a member;
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 worship is open to everybody who just wants to take 30 min- United Church of God
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station utes or so to recharge their spiritual batteries midway through 12981 Grafton Rd.
the week. There is a Disciple Bible Study available beginning
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 at 5 p.m. Dress is casual. For more information, please call Grafton, Oh 44044
Email: [email protected] (440) 327-8753. Fields United Methodist Church is located at Sabbath Services
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com 34077 Lorain Road in North Ridgeville, just east of Root Rd. Saturdays at 12:30 pm
We welcome you!
DEADLINE: http://cleveland.ucg.org Church of Christ
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm PAL Support Group
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Weds., 9-4 • Thurs. 9-1 GRAFTON UNITED Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am
METHODIST CHURCH
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a support group 973 Mechanic St.,Grafton • 926-2034 Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
of parents helping parents, offering education and support at no “Your Family Church” 211 Forest St., LaGrange
8:45am Sunday School
Vacation Bible School charge, for parents who are trying to save a son or daughter from 10:35am Children’s Church 440-355-6872
10:00am Worship
addiction. These meetings are not for the addict, but the family
A virtual Rolling River Rampage will roar into Zion Lu- members that are 18 yrs. or older. Meetings are on the 1st and Rev. Bob Kuntz, Pastor
3rd Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Bible
theran Church in Valley City this June, for the church’s annual Church, located at 24050 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station.
Vacation Bible School. The kids will share an action-packed www.palgroup.org St. Elizabeth
white-water rafting adventure and experience the ride of a life-
time with God. Along the river, children discover that life with Celebrate Recovery Ann Seton
God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they Catholic Parish
can trust God to be with them through anything! The children Celebrate Recovery, the local Christian 12-Step Program for 25801 Royalton Rd. COLUMBIA UNITED
will learn that Jesus is with with them all the time, even in the anyone needing help with a hurt, habit or hang-up, meets each Columbia Station, OH METHODIST
rapids! week at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Church of the Open Door, lo- Sacrament of Reconciliation CHURCH
(Confession)
Zion’s VBS is June 11-15, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The adven- cated at 43275 Telegraph Road, in Elyria. The first hour begins Sat., 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Worship Service
ture is free to all children, preschool to sixth grade. They ask with a brief time of worship, followed by a weekly lesson or a Anytime by Appointment
that students be preregistered. Enrollment blanks can be down- personal testimony. The second hour has gender specific small Weekend Masses 10:30 a.m.
loaded from the church web site www.zionvc.org or requested groups for men and women, with a special video for first time Sat. 5 p.m. Sunday School
by calling Maggie Calame at (330) 635-3662. attenders. All meetings are open to everyone. Light refreshments Sun. 8 & 11 a.m. during Worship Service
Zion Lutheran Church is located at 2233 Abbeyville Road, are served following the program. For further information, call 440-236-5095 25453 ROYALTON ROAD
in Valley City. Bob at (440) 326-2329. www.seascolumbiastation.org COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO
Blessing of the Bikes Life Spring Community Church would also like to invite NORTH Pastor Matt Merriman
236-8822
& Breakfast the community to their Celebrate Recovery program. Come join EATON [email protected]
them on Monday nights beginning at 6 p.m. The church is locat-
A “Blessing of the Bikes & Breakfast” event will be held on ed at 1638 Lester Rd., in Valley City. Dinner and fellowship is CHRISTIAN www.columbiaumc.net
Saturday May 19, from 9-11 a.m. at Fellowship Church in Wel- from 6-7 p.m., large groups from 7-8 p.m., small groups from 8-9 CHURCH
lington. Join us for a free breakfast, prayer and blessing over p.m. and 9 p.m. coffee and dessert. Child care is available. For (Disciples)
each bike and rider. There will a bike show, prizes, live music more information, you can go to celebraterecovery.lifescc.net. Rt. 82 & 83
and then a bike ride. For more information, contact Fellowship Divorce Care Seminars 440-748-2230
Church at 419-651-1487. The church is located at 44777 Route www.neccdisciples.com
18, in Wellington. DivorceCare is a national support group that meets weekly in Worship Services
Christian Singers “Dust and Ashes” Lorain County. It is a warm, caring environment where people 8:00am & 9:30am
learn how to deal with the hurt caused by separation or divorce.
You’re invited to enjoy an evening of inspiration and fel- The group understands how attendees feel because they all have Sunday School
10:45am
lowship with the music ministry of “Dust and Ashes.” They’re been in the same place. Participants are welcome to begin at- Polly Tallos
coming Sunday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m. worship and 6:30 p.m. tending the DivorceCare group at any point. Each session is Christian Ed. & Youth Director
concert, to Columbia United Methodist Church, located at “self-contained” so there is no need to attend in sequence. At-
25453 Royalton Rd., in Columbia Station. “Dust and Ash- tendees will be able to pick up any missed sessions in the next Rev. David Chafin
es” sings about Christian faith. The husband and wife duo of 13-week cycle. For details on meeting days/times, call (440) Interim Minister
Tom Page and MaryLou Troutman use a wide range of music 323-4644 or register at www.OpenDoor.tv/divorce-care. The
to paint pictures of how God created our world to be. Their group meets at the Church of the Open Door, located at 43275
songs reveal glimpses of God’s will, the importance of a life Telegraph Road, in Elyria.
of personal devotion and a heart tuned to building loving re- “Welcome Home”
lationships and bringing justice and peace to the earth. We’re GriefShare
very pleased to count Tom and MaryLou as special friends and New Life Wesleyan Church
GriefShare is a faith based support group for those who
invite you to come enjoy their visit. have lost a loved one. We offer support, comfort and guidance 11149 West River Rd.
Live Music Concert through shared experiences, providing encouragement and Columbia Station
hope for joy in the future. Bring a friend if you prefer. For more
North Eaton Christian Church is having a “Live Music information or to register, contact Pastor Dominic Verdell at SUNDAY 9 am
Night” on Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. The concert, a freewill (440) 236-8282 or visit www.griefshare.org to sign up. Adult Bible Study
offering fund-raising event for the church’s music ministry, GriefShare is held at Christ Church, located at 23080 Royal- SUNDAY 10 am
will feature “The Beerocrats” (rock/alternative band), “David ton Road, in Columbia Station, (Rt. 82 at Marks Rd.), on Tues-
Chafin” (classical pianist and vocalist), “Miki Saito” (classical day evenings, from 6:30-8 p.m. or Tuesday mornings, from 10- Worship & Children’s Church
pianist, pop and opera vocalist), “Bob Sammon” (acoustic folk 11:30 a.m., now through May 15. WEDNESDAY 6:45 pm
singer/songwriter), “Diana Tyler” (folk rock singer/songwrit- Bible Study
er), “Stephanie Tyler” (flutist), “Kathy Wainwright” (cellist) Healing Hearts Youth Group, Kids Club
and “Wo Hop Madness” (Tyler and Mason Hawes, funk rock).
Snacks and refreshments will be provided following the Healing Hearts is a non-denominational social group for Rev. Steve Spaeth - Pastor
one-hour concert. North Eaton Christian Church is located at widows and widowers. Members enjoy a variety of events and Rev. John Bodo
35895 Royalton Rd., in Eaton Township (near the intersection opportunities to meet and socialize with new people in simi- - Associate Pastor
of SR 82 & 83). For more information, call (440) 748-2230 or lar circumstances. They welcome new members from all area 440-236-8600
visit www.neccdisciples.com. communities and adults of all ages. Their regular meetings are www.nlwesleyan.org
on the third Wednesday of each month.
Bible and Brew They meet at the Brunswick Library, located at 3649 Center
Road. Meeting times vary. Please contact Connie at (440) 526-
Bible and Brew, a casual conversation about God, faith and 5495 for details. Our Lady Queen of Peace
scripture, will meet weekly on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Forts Their remaining meeting schedule for the first half of 2018
Tavern in downtown Wellington. This event is presented by is as follows: May 16, from 1-3 p.m.; and June 20, from 1-3 Catholic Church
Wellington First United Methodist Church. p.m.
Weekend Masses Weekday
Sat. 4:30pm Mass
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TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Attn: Youth Football & Cheerleaders Cross Country meeting
The bids will be submitted to the Lorain County Engineer and Columbia Raiders Youth Football & Cheer will be having There will be a Cross Country meeting on Thursday, May
the County Prosecutor for recommendations before awarding the registrations for the fall football & cheer season on Sunday, 24, at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This meeting is for
work. The Trustees voted to return to the regular order of busi- May 20, from 12-2 p.m. at Sundae Fundays on Royalton Road all Columbia Raider athletes entering grades 7-12 who are in-
ness. in Columbia. Register on this day to save money on registra- terested in competing in the fall. Parents should also attend the
New Business tions and enjoy an ice cream cone on us! meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bai-
The Trustees are going to do research on mounds in devel- Columbia Raiders Youth Football offers 4 different age
opments. Some are only 2 to 5 feet and others are going to 18 groups for boys & girls to play football along with cheerlead- ley at [email protected]
feet high. A uniform policy seems to be necessary. The Trustees ing for kids 4-12 years old. Our 5/6 year old flag teams play
voted to give the cemetery mowing to the same company as last on Saturday mornings in Strongsville. The players will wear COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
year for the same price. The Pontem Cemetery Software needs game jerseys, shorts and spikes. Game jerseys and flags will
to be updated. It will cost $2100. The Trustees and the Cemetery be provided.
Sextant are researching these needs. The Trustees voted to ap-
prove an expenditure of $1,050 to paint the interior railing of the Our 7/8 year old padded flag teams also play on Saturdays. Discover Aviation Day
handicapped ramp. The Trustees voted to approve the addition- The players wear helmets, shoulder pads, shorts and spikes. No
al expenditure of $1,975 for dumpster days. 15 dumpsters were tackling. Helmets, shoulder pads and flags are provided. We are May 19th, 9am-2pm
needed at $465 each. The Trustees approved the request to ask the only league in Columbia to offer padded flag for this age
the Lorain County Engineer to prepare engineering cost esti- group. Our 9/10 year old tackle teams also play on Saturdays. Lorain County Airport
mates for the culvert replacement on Jaquay Road. The players wear full gear. Our 11/12 year old tackle teams 44050 Russia Rd., Elyria OH
Committee Reports play on Saturdays in full gear as well. The age group that your
Mr. Cunningham reported that the Lorain County Town- child will play in is determined by their age on 9/1/2018. Being FREE ADMISSION!
ship Association will meet May 17 in Grafton Twp. The Rocky an age based football league guarantees your child will play
River Watershed Council will meet May 17 in Hinckley. Mr. against other kids his age. Grade based leagues can not offer Young Eagles Rally
Heidecker reported that the Southwest General Hospital Board this guarantee!
will meet May 25. NOACA will meet June 8. The Northeast Columbia Schools Free Airplane Rides
Ohio Township Association will meet May 31 in Ashtabula. for kids ages 8-17!
After Community Input the meeting was adjourned. The Superintendent Graig Bansek
next regular meeting will be Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Registration ends at noon,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Columbia
Discover Aviation Day Community for passing Issues 2 and 3 on Election Day. We are Parent must be present
Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to very thankful for everyone’s support! I cannot stress enough
how vital it is to have a great school system with the support
the skies on Saturday, May 19, as Experimental Aircraft Associ- that we have from all of you. We will continue to be fiscally
ation (EAA) Chapter 1252 hosts their annual Discover Aviation responsible while, at the same time, giving our students a world
Day and Young Eagles Flight Rally at Lorain County Airport. class education. I cannot say this enough, THANK YOU!
The Young Eagles program was created to introduce young The next Board of Education meeting will take place on
people to aviation. Since the program was launched in 1992, Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at CMS in room 20. There will
Volunteer EAA pilots have flown more than 2 million young also be a policy meeting that will be held at 6 p.m. We hope that
people who reside in more than 90 countries. you can attend. Flight Simulators, Aircraft Displays,
Pilots, flight instructors and flight schools will be at the CHS Drama will present the musical, James and the Giant
event to explain more about their airplanes, allowing young Peach, on Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 19, at 7 Kids Activiies, Airplane Rides
people and adults alike to discover how airplanes work and p.m. A show on Saturday at 2 p.m. has also been added. Tickets & a Pancake Breakfast!
how safety is the prime concern before every flight. can be purchased at the door. The cost is $8 for general ad-
Following the flight, each young person, will receive a cer- mission and students (18 and under) and seniors are $5. These
tificate making them an official Young Eagle. Their name will students have been working very hard for the show. I hope that
then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is you have an opportunity to witness their amazing talents! Fun for ALL AGES!
on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in CLSD is looking for student summer workers. If you are in-
Oshkosh, WI. The logbook is also accessible on the internet at terested please email me at [email protected]. You
www.youngeagles.org. Young Eagles also have access to a free must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high
on-line complete flight training course provided by Sporty’s school. The position will begin on June 12, and last for 49 days. Visit www.eaa.1252.org
Pilot Shop. Have a great week Raider Nation! #onceaRaider
Other activities scheduled for Discover Aviation Day in- We are always looking to improve the quality of the school or Call 440-236-6594 for more info
clude face painting and crafts for the younger children, a district and the services we provide. If you have a suggestion,
pancake breakfast, burgers and hot dogs for a small donation, question or comment please feel free to call me at (440) 236-
model airplane and drone displays, bake sale and the Discover 5008 or email [email protected].
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airplane along with other flight simulators.
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for the Raider football team College in the fall and pursue
and three-year varsity athlete a degree in Criminal Justice.
[email protected] in baseball. He holds the Co- He will compete in baseball
[email protected] lumbia football school record at the collegiate level at No-
for tackles by a defensive
tre Dame and plans to walk
Eaton Township Calender AAUW meeting lineman. Matt will begin a on for football. Matt wants to
summer job with Scott’s Party
thank his family, teachers and
Please join the Elyria Chapter of AAUW for it’s final meet-
5/15 - 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Bi-Monthly meeting. ing before summer break. This will be a dinner meeting at 6 Rental as well as continuing coaches who have supported
5/19 - 10 a.m. - Veterans Memorial Committee meeting. p.m. on Monday, May 21, at Grace Lutheran Church, located at to play baseball this summer. him throughout his life.
5/22 at 7 p.m. - Zoning Training at New Russia Twp. 9685 East River Street, in Elyria. Please bring a dish to share. He will attend Notre Dame
5/26 at 9 a.m. - Flag decorating of veterans’ graves at But- The program will be “The Joys of Teaching,” presented by
ternute Ridge Cemetery. Dr. Mary Hilaire Tavenner, Author and Public Speaker. If you End of Year Dates for CHS
5/27 at 1 p.m. - Memorial Day Service—Butternut Ridge are attending a university or college, or have attended either,
Cemetery. please consider joining us. Our purpose is to advance equity Attention CHS Seniors and Parents:
Location for all calendar items is 12043 Avon Belden Rd., for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy Senior exams at CHS - May 22 and 23; Mandatory Gradua-
unless noted otherwise. All are invited to attend. and research. A business meeting will follow the program. All tion practice - 10:10 a.m. on Thursday, May 24; Commence-
ment - Friday, May 25, at 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Watch meeting are welcome. All fees and fines must be paid in full prior to distribution
The Eaton Township Trustees and the Lorain County Sher- Honor Society Inductee of diplomas.
Attention CHS Underclassmen and Parents:
iff’s Office are asking residents of Eaton Estates Housing De- Jessie Smith of Elyria, was recently initiated into The Honor Exam permission slip due Wednesday, May 23; Underclass-
velopment to attend a public meeting at Eaton Town Hall at Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective men Exams - May 29, May 30, May 31.
12043 Avon Belden Rd., in Grafton, on Thursday June 7, at all-discipline collegiate honor society. Smith was initiated at Last day for students May 31.
7 p.m. This meeting will assist residents in forming a watch Youngstown State University. Please make sure that all financial obligations are taken care
group in that community. Every adult attending will be put in a Congratulations! of prior to the last day of school.
drawing for some great raffle items! Please keep this article for easy reference and call CHS at
Wedding Announcement COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 236-5001 with any questions or concerns.
CHS Commencement Otterbein University Graduate
The Class of 2018 have a mandatory graduation practice on
Thursday, May 24, at 10:10 a.m. Seniors should meet at the The family of Chad Kea-
athletic field; practice will take approximately 90 minutes to ton would like to announce
complete. Graduation applications were due on Friday, May his graduation from Otterbein
11. If you do not plan to participate in the graduation ceremo- University on Sunday, April
ny, a signed note by your parent/guardian must accompany the 29. He graduated Cum Laude
graduation application. The Class of 2018 will celebrate their with a Bachelor of Arts De-
commencement on Friday, May 25, 2018. The ceremony will gree in Sport Management
take place at the athletic field; weather permitting. In the case and a Minor in Business Ad-
of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the CHS ministration.
gymnasium. Gymnasium doors will open at 6 p.m. and all Chad was Vice President
seating is on a first come, first served basis. The class of 1968 of the Zeta Phi Fraternity
will also be celebrating their 50th reunion and will be honored and a member of the Alpha
during the ceremony. Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma
National Honor Societies.
CHS Students of the Month Chad is a former graduate
Chad Keaton of Columbia High School.
Congratulations!
Denise Enderlein and Joseph Knable
Denise Enderlein and Joseph Knable exchanged wedding
vows in a Sunset Beach ceremony in Nokomis, Florida on April
29, 2018. Denise has lived in Eaton Township for over 30 years PRIDE
and Joe is originally from Youngstown, Ohio now residing in
Nokomis for the last 10 years. The ceremony was performed by
Reverend Avis Brangan on a full moon evening. DAY
New Eagle Scout
Maxwell Reichert, son May 19
of Scott and Deborah from
North Eaton, achieved the
rank of Eagle Scout with Keep in touch with your community
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the Carlisle Reservation, located at 12882 Diagonal Road, in and the sister of Allie, Wil-
LaGrange. The topic will be “Dividing Plants and Transplants.” liam, Drew and Cacey Saki. Food Drive Fundraiser for
A plant exchange will be held. Visitors are welcome. During her time at the high
school, she has been involved Lorain County Office on Aging
Maw Maw & Paw Paws with numerous clubs and ac-
tivities, such as Leaders Club,
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Key Club, Science Olympiad
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office of her church and as a Lorain County Office on Aging’s food
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Jessica plans to attend the
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would like to thank everyone
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North Ridgeville Golf Outing Hooch seeks loving home
The 42nd Annual North Ridgeville Golf Outing, sponsored cined and is neutered.
[email protected] by First Federal Lakewood, will be held on May 22, at Red Hooch’s owner passed away
Tail Golf Club, located at 4400 Lear Nagel Road, in Avon. at and he came into rescue
Historical Society program 10 a.m. The price is $150 per golfer and includes a continental with his brother, Big Ben.
We would love to keep these
breakfast, boxed lunch and a prime rib dinner in the beautiful
Plan to attend the next meeting of the North Ridgeville His- Red Tail Dining Room. This all is in addition to 18 holes of two dogs together if possible
as they are extremely close,
golf, two hole-in-one holes and a putting contest. There will be
torical Society on May 16, where the guest speaker will be Tom lots of great prizes, games and contests. Take a chance to win but will separate them if we
Strong. Mr. Strong is a health educator and patient advocate. a big screen TV. must. Hooch is very sweet,
His topic will be “A History of Medications.” He will lead us This is a “Power of More” chamber outing where cham- walks well on his leash, loves
through the past 100 years of drugs, from their humble begin- ber member golfers are eligible to win a $1,000 drawing. For car rides and is friendly to all
nings, to the super drugs of today, and how they are impacting non-golfers, join us for dinner for $50. The event is open to people and other dogs.
us all. The meeting will be held at the North Ridgeville Library, the public. Final deadline for registration is May 18. Call the Hooch If you would like to meet
located at 35700 Bainbridge Rd. at 7 p.m. Visitors are always Chamber office at (440) 327-3737 or view the website at: nr- Hooch is a 10-year-old Hooch and his brother, please
welcome to attend! chamber.com. male Lab mix who weights call Love-A-Stray at (216)
Garden Club Curb Appeal Garden Club Spring Plant Sale 88 lbs. has had all his vac- 314-0321.
Recognition event
The Daffodils that were planted at the North Ridgeville Li- SPRING OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL
Members of the Garden Club of North Ridgeville will be brary were bought with some of the proceeds from an earlier
on the hunt for front yards with the most eye-appeal. The an- plant sale of the North Ridgeville Garden Club. Their Spring Fat Albert's Blue Spruce Tree
nual contest continues to grow just as the population of North Plant Sale will be on May 19, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by the Dollar $
Ridgeville increases. New homes are added every day, with Tree at Giant Eagle Plaza on Center Ridge Rd., in North Rid- 7 gal. 59.99 each
new landscapes to view, alongside the tried-and-true gardens geville. For more information, call (440) 365-8522. Mix & Match
of existing residences. The CARE Committee does not show Flower & Veggie Flats $ 14.99
preference to either form when evaluating the “Curb Appeal” Candy Apple seeks loving home
$
that the plantings show. If it catches our eyes—it will catch Strawberries - 15 plants 11.99
others’ as well. Winners, selected by the CARE committee, will Blackberries, Raspberries
be invited to the club’s August 14 dinner meeting at South Cen- Candy Apple is beauti- & Blueberries Fruit Bushes 11.99 & up
$
tral Park where Mayor David Gillock will present their awards. ful! She is 2-years-old and
Each winner will receive a garden center gift certificate as well went into foster care with New shipment of Hanging Baskets
as other prizes. her kittens. She is now ready Herbs 3.49 ea.
$
From June 15, through the July 15 deadline, residents of and waiting to find a forever
$
North Ridgeville are encouraged to nominate their neighbors’ home. Candy Apple will need Bulk Humus 32/yd.
$
or even submit their own front yard to the Committee by con- your time and patience to Bagged Compost 40 lbs. 3.99
tacting: Jean at: (440) 281-9911 or by email: gcnrinfo@gmail. help her adjust to a home. She
com. Seven Winning and fourteen Honorable Mention proper- is a little shy still but loves to Chakra's, Essential Oils and Flowers
ties will be announced. be brushed and once she feels Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m. N. Ridgeville only
comfortable will purr when We are going to learn what a Chakra is. If they are out of balance and how
you hold her. Candy Apple Candy Apple that can affect us, and how we can rebalance them with essential oils and
has so much love to give. 3 months old are also mi- flowers. This is a make-and-take class $5 each or make all seven for $30!
Can you make her dream of cro-chipped. Can you give her A separate charge for the flowers. Please RSVP. CASH ONLY.
having a forever home come a good home? If you would
true? like to give Candy Apple a Open
All cats receive one or new, loving, forever home, Sundays
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Home & Garden
Preparing Garden beds for Moles, Voles and Gophers: How burrowing wildlife can
Spring and Beyond damage your lawn and garden
Gardening enthusiasts may have been thinking about their Soft, spongy lawns may ow mice and look more like are larger than moles and ten make them easy to spot.
landscape plans throughout the winter, eager to once again be indicative of various prob- mice than they do moles or voles. Groundhogs, also Once the animal doing the
get their hands dirty with soil. Whether a home gardener is lems underfoot that occur gophers. Voles are small as known as woodchucks, are burrowing has been identi-
making preparations for edible crops or beautiful flowers, he relatively sight unseen. Bar- well and primarily feed on fo- the largest of the group, fol- fied, homeowners can be-
or she must take time to make the soil amenable to plant- ring a septic system backup liage and plant roots. It can lowed by prairie dogs and gin removing food sources
ing. To establish hearty, durable plants, gardeners can focus or considerable flooding, in- take a trained eye to differ- gophers. and altering conditions to
on three main areas: addressing soil composition, cultivating sects or animals may be to entiate between holes creat- Prairie dogs tend to be make their yards less crit-
and adding nutrients. blame. ed by moles and voles, but more social than ground- ter-friendly. In the instance
In many areas, burrow- foliage eaten around an en- hogs and gophers and may of moles, using a grub-killer
Soil composition ing wildlife can wreak havoc try or exit hole suggests the be seen congregating to- can diminish their numbers.
Many gardeners prefer growing a variety of plants in their on landscapes. Identifying presence of voles. Unlike gether. Gophers tend to stay Wire mesh fences buried un-
gardens. Such an approach requires taking inventory of the which critter is causing the moles, voles don’t create below ground and will pull derground can deter digging
type of soil in one’s garden and making the necessary mod- damage helps homeowners soil masses on the surfaces food into their burrows, says into garden beds. Home-
ifications so that the types of vegetables, herbs, shrubs, or develop the most effective of landscapes, which can the Florida-based A Wild- owners who are vigilant
flowers that will be planted can grow in strongly. In fact, ac- solutions to issues involving make recognizing infesta- life Whisperer. Groundhogs about disrupting burrows
cording to the plant company Proven Winners, the most im- wildlife. tions more difficult. often stretch their subterra- and tunnels may encourage
portant step to developing good roots is preparing the soil. nean tunnels to dens, which rodents to relocate.
Take a sample of the soil and examine it to see what is Moles Groundhogs, gophers, they may like to set up under If burrowing wildlife prove
present. If the soil is too full of clay, too sandy, too dense, Moles will spend much prairie dogs backyard sheds or other pro- problematic, homeowners
or too loose, that can lead to problems where plants cannot of their lives underground, Groundhogs, gophers and tected areas. Groundhogs’ can work with professional
grow in strong. Work with a garden center to add the right soil rarely coming up to the sur- prairie dogs also are burrow- size and desire to forage and exterminators to assess the
amendments to make a rich soil. This may include organic face. They spend their days ing rodents. These rodents eat their fill above-ground of- situation.
compost or manure, which will also add nutrients to the soil. digging long tunnels from
their dens in search of grubs,
Cultivation earthworms and tuber plants Now’s the Time
Cultivating the soil can involve different steps. Removal of all year long. Moles can be
weeds, errant rocks, roots, and other items will help prepare gray, black, brown, or gold
the soil. Mother Earth News suggests working on garden soil and will be between six and to Flip Your Fridge
when the soil is damp but never wet; otherwise, garden soil eight inches in length. Their
can become messy and clumpy. Use a digging fork or shovel wide front feet are designed and Save!
to lightly turn the soil when it’s mostly dry. Gentle tillings also for excavating, and moles
can open up the soil to incorporate the nutritional amend- have very small eyes and
ments and relieve compaction that likely occurred from freez- angular snouts.
ing temps and snow pressure. Tilling also helps with drainage Many times moles are to
and oxygen delivery to roots. The DIY Network suggests turn- blame for zig-zagging lines
ing over soil at a depth of 12 inches to work the soil - about across a yard. Channels are
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Building a Hydroponic Garden Daytime temperatures, partic- Early-blooming Spring
ularly during the dog days of
Hydroponic gardening to what the plant needs. A can be turned into hydro- summer, may necessitate the Flowers
can change people’s per- nutrition-based water deliv- ponic garden locations with use of air conditioners. But
ceptions of what’s needed to ery system delivers food to minimal effort. men and women who live in
grow vibrant plants. Rather the roots in a highly soluble Scientists say that there climates where temperatures The arrival of spring is a welcome occurrence for many
than soil, all you may need form, rather than the roots can be drastic differences in drop considerably at night people. Budding flowers are among the harbingers of spring.
for a hydroponic garden is having to search through the growth rates and yield from can sleep with their windows Spring flowers can revitalize winter-weary people just when
water to grow a variety of soil and extract the same hydroponic and soil plants. open. This reduces energy they need it most - and provide reassurance that brighter,
healthy, strong plants. nutrients. Absorbing food The group Greentrees Hy- consumption and saves mon- warmer and longer hours of sunlight are just around the cor-
Although it seems like a with very little effort means droponics says the growth ey, and can be a great way to ner.
futuristic concept, hydro- the plant can divert its en- rate for a hydroponic plant introduce fresh air into a home Cold-tolerant flowers are hardy enough to start blooming
ponics - or growing plants ergy to growing and flower can be 30 to 50 percent fast- during a time of year when air before the last frosts have dissipated. Other flowers will be-
without soil - actually dates production. er than a soil plant grown can become stagnant. gin to fill in as days warm a little bit more, according to Better
back many centuries. The This method of no-soil under the same conditions. · Do not set air condition- Homes and Gardens. Home gardeners looking to warm up
hanging Gardens of Baby- growth can be used just Environmentalists tout that er thermostats at lower than their gardens with early blooms can use these flowers in their
lon and The Floating Gar- about anywhere. Although hydroponic gardening is normal temperatures when early-season containers, window boxes and planting beds.
dens of China are two of the it has not yet edged out tra- also beneficial to the envi- turning them on. The DOE · Pansy: Pansies prefer cool weather, which can make
earliest examples of hydro- ditional farming methods, ronment because the plants notes that setting thermostats them one of the best flowers to plant in early spring and late
ponics. hydroponics is gaining pop- require considerably less at lower than normal tempera- fall. Pansies come in a variety of colors, so there’s bound
According to Fullbloom ularity among entrepreneurs water than those produced tures when turning air condi-
Hydroponics, hydropon- and hobbyists. An added at- with soil gardening and re- tioners on will not cool homes
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to be an offering Saving Bees One Hive production. With-
that will blend out bees, the
with any home- at a Time: The Basics of costs of every-
owners’ land- thing from blue-
scape design. Backyard Beehives berries to apples
· Creeping to broccoli would
phlox: Also rise, as farmers
known “moss Scientists and environmentalists have been warning would have to use
phlox,” creeping the public for years that honeybees are disappearing at a different, more
phlox is a short alarming rates. Scientists were initially uncertain in regard expensive pollina-
ground-cover Crocus blooms are some of the first seen in to what was decimating bee populations. Even though no tion method.
that is a herba- early spring. single cause is to blame, data has pointed to pesticide Even though backyard beehives or bee farms may not
ceous perenni- use and the mysterious colony collapse disorder, which is be crucial to consumer agriculture, bringing healthy colo-
al. Phlox produces small, fragrant flowers in dense clusters, a name given to the dwindling colonies seen around the nies back to various areas is beneficial to the environment
which can attract wildlife, such as butterflies, to their mats world. overall. The art of beekeeping has become an important
across the soil surface. National Geographic News says bees are essential be- endeavor, and just about anyone with some time and re-
· Snowdrops: Snowdrops can peek out even when there cause of their roles as pollinators. Agriculture industries sources can start their own apiary.
is snow still on the ground - sometimes as early as January rely on honeybees, especially managed honeybees, to · Start by studying bees. Interested beekeepers can be-
and February. But their name is actually a reference to their keep commercial crops pollinated and productive. Esti- gin their journey by reading all they can on beekeeping.
appearance, as snowdrops have three white petals that hang mates indicate that roughly one-third of U.S. crops rely on The American Bee Journal or backyard beekeeping books
down like drops dripping off the stem. honeybees - accounting for more than $15 billion in crop CONTINUED TO PAGE 16
· Violets: These flowers are closely related to pansies and,
as a result, prefer cool seasons. Violets are generally slightly
smaller than pansy blooms, but they can be just as beautiful.
But as with pansies, violets will start to fade when the heat
arrives.
· Crocus: Crocus plants are relatively small, only reaching
three to six inches in height. However, their grass-like leaves
are some of the first sprouts that can be seen among bulb
and corm plantings. Preferring full to partial sun, these gold,
purple, lavender, white, or yellow flowers can be enjoyed
during the earliest days of spring.
· Daffodil: Daffodil bulbs produce cheerful, yellow flowers
in early spring. They’re one of the most recognizable flowers
thanks to their familiar shape and fragrant aroma.
· Lenten rose: Hellebores, also called the Lenten rose or
Christmas rose, can tolerate light frosts. These blooms get
their name from the time of year when they bloom, which is
typically around the Christian Lenten season. Despite their
name, these delicate flowers are not actually related to ros-
es, however.
Early-blooming flowers give winter-weary gardeners hope
that spring has arrived.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Select the Right Fertilizer for Your Needs
and articles are great plac- derstand the type of equip- ers, a starter set of bees is
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information on local bee ing organizations may be · Place the hive. It’s im- and soil that offers the right lab professionals at Virgin- nize that some plants will
species and traits. willing to lend or rent it to portant to set up hives nutrients is of paramount ia Tech. Soil types vary by not tolerate excess amounts
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from local authorities be- veil, a jacket, a smoker, from strong winds, with the and flowers can thrive. a landscape. Testing where need more. Checking books
fore introducing bees into and a top feeder are just ideal directions being east However, fertilizer is not a the plants will be placed out of the library, seeking
the community. By check- some of the supplies need- and south. Hives need sun- one-size-fits-all mix. can yield the most accurate information online and con-
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Succulents can be just
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plant, and agave. Hens and
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Midview Baseball Community Day
Volunteers are needed for the summer lunch program. The
program provides meals for children along with information
about healthy eating and nutrition. The concern is for children
Ann McDonald 440-926-2774 on free and reduced meals during the school year in need of
email: [email protected] meals during the summer. The summer lunches will be served
beginning June 11. Locations are the Grafton Midview Public
VILLAGE BRUSH PICK UP Library and at Colonial Oaks. For more information or to vol-
Brush Pick Up has begun in the Village of Grafton. Pick up unteer, please contact the library at 926-3317.
will be on Wednesdays weather permitting. Cut limbs should
face the road. No wires or trash should be included in the brush. Grafton Village History Association
For rules and regulations, contact the village at 926-2401.
V.F.W. SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Continuing the Stilton “Prophecy:” Through the hills man
V.F.W. Post #3341 announces scholarship monies are avail- shall ride and no horse nor ass be at his side. Under water man
able and will be awarded. To be eligible, the applicant must be shall walk, shall ride, shall sleep, shall talk. In the air men shall
the child or grandchild of a military veteran and will graduate be seen, in white, in black, in green. Iron in the water shall
from either Midview or Keystone High Schools. Applications float, as easy as a wooden boat. Gold shall be found ‘mid stone, The batting cages were full at free clinic held by MHS Baseball.
may be picked up at the Post, 7893 Huron Street, Grafton, after in land that’s now unknown. Fire and water will wonders do, The members of the Midview Diamond Club would like
2 p.m. or by contacting a member of the Post. Completed appli- England shall at last admit a Jew and this world to an end shall to thank all those who came out to support Midview Baseball
cations are due on or before May 30. come in eighteen hundred and eighty-one. on May 5 at the 2nd annual Community Day event. The high
LORAIN COUNTY PRIDE DAY The book was brought to the attention of scholars and histo- school baseball teams and coaches hosted a free baseball clin-
The Village of Grafton will be participating in Lorain rians. They went over it line by line. Everything had come true ic for the younger boys working on fielding and hitting drills.
County Pride Day on Saturday, May 19. Area groups such as except the last two lines. Many thought this to be a hoax, but The organization would also like to thank all those who worked
Hot Stove, Girl Scouts, Greater Grafton Partnership, Boy and the book was analyzed by authorities in the field. It was proven to raise funds for the Diamond Club this year. The proceeds
Cub Scouts, and any resident who would like to volunteer. All the book was indeed almost 400 years old. Much speculation provide scholarships, practice apparel for all our players and
should meet at the village hall at 9 a.m. Clean-up will be done was given to its author, who could she have been to have this coaches, meals and entertainment for double header games, and
in the parks. Mulch will be placed around signs and trees. knowledge? Would the last prediction be true? many other events.
Work will continue until noon. For more information, contact This information was given to the leading newspapers in Honor Society Inductee
the village at 926-2401. London and soon in every paper in Europe and America was
MIDVIEW BAND CONCERTS running the story. People had mixed emotions, thought it Elizabeth Smith of Grafton was inducted into Baldwin Wal-
The Midview Middle School band will be performing their a hoax, a coincidence or that a writer had dreamed it up and lace University’s Epsilon Nu Chapter of the National Commu-
spring concert on Wednesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the Midview should be put in an asylum. nication Association’s acclaimed Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) Honor
High Kubuski Gym. Those who believed the ‘end was near’ sold all their hold- Society in the spring 2018 semester. Smith, a graduate of Elyria
The Midview High School Bands will be performing their ings and used the money to do things they had always dreamed Catholic High School majoring in film studies, shared the hon-
spring concert on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the Lorain of. Those who couldn’t face what was to come, would it be or with 23 other students. Society membership is extended to
County Community College Stocker Center. fire or floods as predicted in the Bible, jumped off bridges and students who have at least a 3.25 GPA in their communication
The Midview High School Marching Blue will be partic- buildings, hanging, gunshot, etc. To be continued. major(s), a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and good academic
ipating in the Belden and Grafton Memorial Day Parades on Doris Wildenheim 926-2956 and behavioral standing. Congratulations!
Monday, May 28. GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
ARTS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL
The students at St. Mary School will host an Arts and Sci-
ence Fair on Sunday, May 20, from noon-3 p.m. in the parish Students learn in many different ways, so I am always ex- KRAG J. CHURCHILL, DDS
hall. Award winning science projects, artwork from all ages and cited when we can find new avenues to provide lessons to our
classroom achievements will be displayed. There will be live students. GENERAL PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
musical presentations by the students through-out the event. This week, North Elementary has partnered with Spark The-
SUNDAY CLOSINGS atre 4 Youth in Elyria to bring the performance of “New Kid” ~NEW PATIENTS WELCOME~
The Grafton-Midview Public Library will be closed on Sun- to our first and second-graders. The performance focuses on
days during the summer. The final Sunday of the school year Nick, a young boy from an imaginary country called Home- Hours By Appointment
will be May 20. Sunday hours will resume September 9. Have land who moves to the United States with his family. There, he
a safe and happy summer! struggles with his fear of a new culture and language as well as 419 NORTH MAIN STREET
SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY hostile classmates who taunt him for being different. The spir-
Start summer out right by attending the Grafton-Midview it of youth prevails over differences in color and culture, pro- GRAFTON, OHIO
Library’s Summer Reading Kick-off Party being held at Willow moting the message that in the end, kids are all the same. The
Park on Saturday, June 2, from noon-4 p.m. This year’s festiv- presentation focuses on the themes of anti-bullying, tolerance, 440-926-2705
ities include activities for all ages including obstacle courses, immigration, friendship, English as a second language and in-
reverse dunk tank, cake walks, games, food and a concert. Lis- clusion. I look forward to the performance and the important
ten to “Nu Blu”, a nationally known Bluegrass band from Siler lessons it teaches!
City, North Carolina, from 2-4 p.m. Nu-Blu has been bringing On Wednesday, May 15, I invite you to the spring perfor-
their unique sound to audiences around the world. They Tour mance of our sixth, seventh and eighth-grade bands at Midview
over 200 days each year and has had national TV appearances. High School beginning at 7 p.m.
They have been on Billboard and radio charts, and have had a On May 17, Midview will host one of its most prestigious
#1 most played song on Sirius/XM radio! events of the year, the Hall of Honor ceremony. This annual
event recognizes Midview’s distinguished alumni, retired staff 440-371-2862
SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM and volunteers for their contributions as excellent role models
Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with to our students and community. Additionally, the Hall of Honor www.jenniferherron.com
night also recognizes all of our honor roll students for their ac-
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post ademic achievements. I look forward to recognizing students,
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton both past and present, for their hard work and dedication to Can you say this is this the type of
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels Midview.
drivers. To become a driver, contact Robin @ 353-0829. We also have the opportunity to honor the students who at- Realtor you are looking for?
These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE. tend the Lorain County Joint Vocational School during the se- Jennifer was absolutely amazing! Her expertise was invalu-
nior recognition ceremony on Friday, May 18. These students
5/14 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with will be recognized for their dedication to both their academic able to us. We needed to sell our home in order to purchase a
free donuts and coffee for participants. coursework and their career preparation. new home and the selling price and the purchase price had to
Finally, on May 19, our juniors and seniors will attend prom
5/15 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being at the Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center. be in the right ballparks to make this move happen. There were
three families and agents involved and Jennifer made sure
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit Prom is an exciting event for our students and I encourage them everything went timely and smoothly. I’m sure we will move
and juice for participants. to have fun and be safe. Have a great week! again, once the kids are out of school, and I can assure you
5/18 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Dr. Bruce Willingham, Superintendent (440) 748-5353 that Jennifer will be my first call.
Club with pop and snacks Community Activities Committee -Jennifer Thomas
for participants. The Mayor of Grafton is forming a Community Activities Jennifer has been a pleasure to work with in selling our
5/21 at 2:00 pm Senior Committee. The committee would plan events such as: con- house. She advised us about what to do to make our house
Coffee Club. Movie with free donuts and coffee certs, parades, contests and more. Anyone interested should more marketable, how to realistically price it and what to
contact the mayor at (440) 926-2401 opt. 5 or at email: dm-
for participants. [email protected] expect. She has a good feel for the market, with statistics to
back her up. She planned a thorough schedule of events to
5/22 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being Learn to Draw Horses fund-raiser actively and effectively market the house. She took excellent
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit photos which showed the house at its best, first posting them
and juice for participants. Come have some fun and create artwork by joining the An- on Facebook, then on the Howard Hanna and MLS sites. The
5/25 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and gels Haven Horse Rescue horses on Saturday, May 19, from house sold within days of listing at full asking price. Jennifer
1-3 p.m. Learn to draw horses and practice your skills with live
snacks for participants. horse models for a $25 donation (all materials are included). worked with the buyers to give us enough time to move so that
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact The event is located at the rescue facility - Evergreen Farm, our new residence was available. She has responded quickly
and knowledgeably to all questions and concerns. She is calm,
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341. 13297 Durkee Road, in Grafton. Artists of all levels and ex-
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special perience are welcome. Recommended age is 7 and older. See well-organized, motivated and bright. We highly recommend
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen different breeds of horses and ponies up close and in motion. Jennifer.
Manager for additional information. Please call Heidi at (440) 781-5060 and register in advance as -Mary and Fred Behm
space is limited.
CustomerAppreciation
RURAL-URBAN RECORD, May 14, 2018 Page 19
Saturday, May 19
GRAFTON May 20,2017 Day
formerly Town & Country 10am - 2pm
•Free food starting 10:00a-2:00p
COUNTRY STORE
GRAFTON • Free Food starting at 11:00.
at 11:00-Hot dogs,
Truckload Sale
hamburgers, chips &
formerly Town & Country Hamburgers, Chips & Drinks (while supplies last)
717 Erie St, Grafton OH • WOBL Live Radio Broadcast
drinks (While supplies last)
440-926-2281 • Prize Wheel
•Drawings &
May 20-31, 2017
Giveaways every 1/2 hour
• Wagon Rides
including 2 Centerra $50 Gift Cards Wayne Davis Pine Shavings
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GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Lorain County Pride Day Arbor Day Foundation
Grafton-Midview Library
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners and the Solid Tree-Care Booklet
Waste Management District (District) are pleased to announce
To register for programs, visit the library at 983 Main Street that Pride Day is Saturday, May 19 this year. Pride Day is part
The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a handy tree-care
Grafton, or call (440) 926-3317. Registrations accepted online of the national “Great American Cleanup” campaign of Keep booklet designed to help people plant and care for trees. Any-
at www.gmplibrary.org. America Beautiful. Lorain county residents are encouraged one can receive Conservation Trees, a user-friendly booklet
Coding Club - Monday, May 14, at 3 p.m. Come and join to get out and volunteer within their communities. Each com-
us as we explore the world of coding, build cool projects, and munity has different projects or activities that range from lit- featuring illustrations, colorful photos and easily understood
descriptions, by making a $3 donation to the Foundation this
have fun! Meet in the Teen Zone and learn together how to ter pickup to beautification projects or planting gardens. It is month.
build simple computer programs, create animation, play with a great opportunity to get out and meet other members of your “Conservation Trees is an ideal resource for tree planters,”
tech toys, and more. No experience necessary to participate. community that are working towards keeping Lorain County said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
Already know how to code? We need mentors! Ages 10-17. Clean And Beautiful. “Taking care of existing trees is just as critical as planting new
Space is limited due to equipment requirements. Anyone interested in volunteering in their community ones, and proper care ensures communities are able to fully
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library - Tuesday, May 15, should contact Brandi Schnell with the Solid Waste Manage-
at 5 p.m. Open to all skill levels! Characters and dice will be ment District at (440) 328-2249. For additional information enjoy the diverse benefits of urban forestry.”
The booklet provides details about the right way to plant and
provided so just bring yourself! Uncover the mysteries of the regarding the District and all of its programs, please contact the prune trees. It also includes tips on using shade trees and wind-
town of Northpass in this role playing heavy adventure! Regis- District Director of the Lorain County Solid Waste Manage- breaks to save on energy costs, attract songbirds, and create a
tration is required. ment District at (440) 329-5442. living snow fence.
After School Video Games - Thursday, May 17, at 3 p.m.
To receive the Conservation Trees booklet, send a $3 check
Have fun after school and play video games at the Library. Try along with your name and address to Conservation Trees, Arbor
out the Library’s new Xbox One system or play other favorite Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, or
games for the PS3, XBox 360, and Wii systems. Bring in your SUPPORT OUR TROOPS order online at arborday.org/conservationtrees.
own games to share or select from the Library’s collection.
RURAL-URBAN RECORD, May 14, 2018 Page 21
83 on April 1. Deputies also A harassment call came in on
responded to five alarm calls. April 23 from W. Law Road.
[email protected] They were: on Law Road W. An animal complaint was Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
on April 1, on Mennell Road
made on April 26 on Neff
on April 15, on Grafton Road Road, and a noise complaint On Saturday, May 12, the National Association of Letter
Memorial Day in Grafton Township on April 27, on Chamberlain was made on April 29 on Carriers, Branch 196 will again help Stamp Out Hunger! across
Road on April 27, and on Is-
Grafton Road.
land Road on April 27. Deputies were in the America.
The Belden Historical Society is again sponsoring a parade There were several vehicle township several times to This is a one day food drive and all donations help restock
and program on Memorial Day, May 28. The parade line up incidents. Traffic complaints do follow up investigations. food banks, pantries and shelters within the local communities
will be at the Grafton Twp. Fire Hall, beginning at 9:30 a.m. were recorded on Island Road Listed on the report were: Is- in which they are collected. They are asking residents to leave
The parade will start at 10 a.m. and will proceed to the Grafton on April 4, and on W. Crook land Road on April 12, State their donation in a bag by their mailbox before the mail is de-
Twp. Veterans’ Memorial Park for a short program. Participants Street on April 23. A vehicle Route 303 on April 17, two livered. The letter carrier will pick the food up and deliver it
in the parade and program include the Midview A.F.R.O.T.C, was stolen on April 4 from a on State Route 83 on April to the local food pantry. The letter carriers will be picking up
the Midview High School Marching Band and Rev. David Chamberlain Road address. 20, State Route 83 on April donations in Elyria, North Ridgeville, Grafton, Wellington and
Walker and the choir of the Belden United Methodist Church. Deputies responded to an ac- 22, two on State Route 303 Oberlin.
The church will also help provide and serve refreshments at the cident with injury on April 29 on April 23, on Neff Road on Thank you for your donations!
hall following the program. on Island Road. April 26 and on Island Road
The Vets’ Park is limited to handicap parking. Parade par- The report also logged on April 29.
ticipants are asked to park at the ball diamonds, south of the several disturbance calls from
fire station. Observers can park in front of the fire station and Dellwood Road. They were
walk to the park. Line up will take place in front of the fire on April 4, April 8, a second
truck bays. call on April 8, and two calls
Dumpster Days on April 12 at the intersection
of Dellwood and State Route
The Grafton Township Trustees have announced the dates 83. Thefts were reported on
and times for their annual dumpster days. Township residents Grafton Eastern Road on
March 31, on State Route 83
only may bring items to the township hall on Friday, May 11, on April 19, on Grafton Road
and Saturday, May 12. Friday’s hours are from noon-3 p.m. on April 20, and on State
Saturday’s hours are from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Proof of residency Route 83 on April 25. Tres-
will be required and there is a limit of two trips per household. passing calls were logged on
Hazardous waste is not being accepted. The tire trailer will be April 19 and April 28, both
open for the disposal of old tires. The township will accept old on State Route 83. Depu-
furniture, appliances, lawn equipment, bikes, and the like. Con- ties responded to two suspi-
tainers will be available for disposing papers, magazines and cious condition calls and two
cardboard. Old flags are being accepted by the Boy Scouts who calls about property damage
will dispose of them properly. during the month. The sus-
Grafton Twp. Sheriff Report picious conditions were on
April 20 on State Route 303
The Lorain County Sher- officers made a neighborhood and on April 28 on State
iff’s Office has released their sweep checking six prop- Route 83. The property dam-
Incidents Report for Grafton erties. Other neighborhood age was done on April 20 on
Township for the month of checks were performed on Grafton Road and on April
April. The majority of the April 6, April 14, and April 26 on Grafton Eastern Road.
report required deputies to 16. Five properties, three
serve and protect. Officers properties, and six properties
performed a large number respectively were checked.
of premise checks during Finally, a property was check
the month. Beginning with a on Neff Road on April 29. The
Chamberlain Road property officers also made two wel-
on March 31, a Neff Road fare checks, the first on Neff
property on April 3, and a Road on April 3. The other
property at the intersection of on W. Law Road on April
State Route 83 and Law Road 23. Deputies helped a locked
E. also on April 3. On April 4, out resident on State Route
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Fleet Hometown news the 2018 Chamber Leadership Academy. (Make sure to select
1) Visit https://effectivela.org/cla-registration/ to register for
U.S. Air Force Airman the 2018 Lorain County Chamber Leadership Academy [LC-
[email protected] 1st Class Cameron L. Kerr CLA] under the “Program Selection” section.)
graduated from basic military
2) Complete the registration form. When you come to the
training at Joint Base San An- “Program Scholarship” section, check the “Yes, I would like to
LaGrange News tonio-Lackland, San Antonio, request scholarship assistance” box. (You will not be charged
for the week because you will be attending free of charge.)
Texas. The airman completed
Meeting dates - The next regular meeting of the Township an intensive, eight-week pro- 3) Look for a confirmation email from Effective Leadership
Trustees will be on May 14, at 7 p.m. The Zoning Commission gram that included training in Academy ([email protected]). If not in your inbox, make
regular monthly meeting is on May 21. All meetings are held at military discipline and stud- sure to check your spam/bulk folder. A link to complete the
the Township Hall, 113 South Center Street and are open to the ies, Air Force core values, medical form for the program will be provided in this email.
public. Please visit the LaGrange Township website at http:// physical fitness, and basic 4) After you get the confirmation email that ELA has re-
www.lagrangetownshipohio.net for all current news, up to date warfare principles and skills. ceived your medical form, you are done!
meeting minutes and other township information. Airmen who complete Lastly, our superintendent search is still underway. We will
Brush Chipping - The township personnel will be chipping basic training also earn four keep our students, parents and community informed as the in-
brush now through the fall on the second and fourth Monday of credits toward an associate terview process ensues and a new superintendent is selected.
the month. Please call (440) 355-5141 and leave a message with in applied science degree Franco Gallo, Keystone superintendent
your address. No trees or stumps over six inches in diameter through the Community Col- Cameron L. Kerr (440) 355-2424 [email protected]
will be chipped. lege of the Air Force. Redhead Ducks selected for
Sign up for Lorain County Emergency Alert System! Kerr is the son of Chad He is a 2017 graduate of Key-
To be notified of any local emergencies directly to your and Tami Kerr of Lagrange. stone High School, Lagrange. State Wetlands Habitat Stamp
home or cell phone please go to our website and sign up for the
Emergency Alert System. It is free to all residents. The artwork of wildlife artist Jocelyn Beatty won first place
Garage Sale Weekend - June 21, 22 and 23. No permits are in the 2018 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp Design Competi-
required in the township during these days. Please take down It’s hard to believe but there are only two weeks of school tion, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
all signs following your sale! left! Our students and staff are busy preparing for end-of-the (ODNR). Beatty’s painting of a pair of redheads will appear
Cemetery Clean-up - Please remove any winter decorations year events, concerts, talent shows, awards assemblies, and of on the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp issued in the fall of 2019.
that you wish to keep to clear the area for mowing season. Items course, graduation, which will take place on Friday, May 25 at The winning entry was selected from a field of 12 original
left that are in poor condition will be disposed of. For a list of First Baptist Church in Elyria. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., paintings. Last year’s winner, Daniel Allard, will see his paint-
regulations please visit our website. and please remember tickets are required for attendance. ing of ring-necked ducks appear on the 2018 Ohio Wetlands
Hall Rental - The Township Hall, 113 South Center Street, In other upcoming events, we will hold a presentation on Habitat Stamp.
is available for rental by township residents. Please call Jan at May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Keystone High School on how our Dis- Approximately 25,000 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamps were
355-4704 for information. trict has historically used federal funding and how we plan to purchased last year, according to the ODNR Division of Wild-
Zoning Permits - Please remember that LaGrange Township use federal funding for the 2018-2019 school year. Input from life. Proceeds from stamp sales help fund vital wetland hab-
is zoned. When erecting any building, deck, pool, out building the community will be considered and is welcomed. I encour- itat restoration projects in Ohio. Such habitats are important
or fence, please contact the Zoning Inspector, Vince Sigmund, age all interested parties to attend. to many resident wildlife species including several that are
at 355-5997 to inquire if a permit is needed. If no permit is ob- I am excited to announce a FREE leadership opportunity for state-endangered.
Ohioans are encouraged to participate in next year’s com-
tained prior to construction permit fees will be doubled. our high school students. The Lorain County Chamber Leader- petition. For complete contest entry information, contact Tim
Lagrange Soccer Fall sign-ups ship Academy (LCCLA) provides an exciting summer oppor- Daniel at [email protected].
tunity for our students who are interested in building leadership
Lagrange Soccer Fall has two dates available for signups: skills, thinking outside the box, developing a growth mindset,
Thursday, May 24, from 6-8 p.m. at Lagrange Community Park cultivating creativity, and learning networking skills. From JACK MATIA
and Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lagrange Town July 16 through 20, LCCLA will host a week- long, compre- HONDA
Hall, located at 355 S. Center St. This is for all ages! hensive program, designed to bring awareness to young peo-
Fees: Rec. registration: $70 for players born 2011 (U7) and ple, challenging them to become engaged citizens and prepar- New & Used
older; $50 for ages 3-6 (peewee and wild tots); $25 for ages 18 ing them to serve in leadership roles within the community. Cars
month-under 3-years old. Uniforms: $35 for Rec. uniforms (if According to program coordinators, throughout the week-long
you don’t have one already). program, “students will Meet local business and global organi- 440-366-5501
Please bring: copy of birth certificate, picture of player and zation leaders from several different industries including, share Steve Moore
form of payment. Any questions, please contact LYSA’s reg- intensive learning experiences focused on real world examples, 823 Leona St., Elyria
istrar Casey Hurst at (440) 865-2422 (text or call) or email: hear from a panel of business experts, engage in animated, New and Certifi ed Hondas
[email protected]. critical group discussions among participants & speakers, and All Models - Used Cars
www.lagrangeyouthsoccer.com participate in high-energy leadership skill exercises. Please use
the instructions below to register your child without paying the Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-9; Tues. & Fri. 9-6; Sat. 8-5
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Scott currently holds a board member position with the
Southern Lorain County Historical Society and Spirit of 76’ Wellington Township Pride Day
Museum. This summer the museum is celebrating its 50th an-
[email protected] niversary and over 40 of Willard’s paintings will be on display The Wellington Township Pride Day is on May 19, from 9
plus the fife used in the original painting. a.m.-12 p.m. at the Wellington Township Maintenance Facility,
The Patricia Lindley Center is located behind the High
Penfield Historical Society news School. https://www.lindleycenter.com. located at 105 Maple Street.
Dumpsters will accept Freon appliances, scrap steel, elec-
The Penfield Historical Society will host a clothing drive tronic devices, computers, batteries, etc.
No hazardous or infectious wastes, brush, waste oil, bricks,
on Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the back parking rocks or concrete, dirt or any materials prohibited by the state
lot of the Penfield Township Hall, located at 41012 State Route or federal law. No tires will be collected. Goodwill Items must
18, in Wellington. Cloth items as well as shoes, purses, dishes, be cleaned and bagged. There will be a drop off for canes,
kitchenware, jewelry, small children’s toys and games, knick wheelchairs, walkers, eye glasses and cell phones.
knacks, bedding, books, CD’s and DVD’s will be accepted. Canned goods for Well-Help will be accepted. Donuts and
Please enclose all items in a box or a bag. The PHS will receive coffee will be served from 9 a.m.-noon.
payment based on how many pounds they collect. Funds raised Senior citizens or any resident in need of assistance with
will be used for Community History Collection, Preservation their drop off call Trustee Nancy Fisher at (440) 610-9092.
and Education. For additional information, contact Linda at Scrap tires (up to 20 inches in diameter) and household haz-
(330) 472-8757, Jackie at (440) 371-1868 or Bill at (440) 452- ardous waste items are accepted all year at The Lorain County
6331. Collection Center at 540 South Abbe Road, in Elyria, Monday
Firelands Garden Club Plant Sale and Wednesday 12-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. You may
call (440) 329-5440 for more information.
Firelands Garden Club is having their annual Indoor Plant The Southern Satellite Office (SSO) on aging, located at
Sale on May 21. Door open at 6:30 p.m. The sale is at the Bir- 508 Dickson Street #4 provides meals on wheels, a senior din-
mingham Community Center, located at 15018 South Street, ing program, support services and transportation to health care
in Birmingham, (South of 113, East of Rt. 60, Just around the appointments to townships of Wellington, Pittsfield, Penfield,
corner from Lorain Metro Park’s Schoepfle Garden). Brighton, Huntington and Rochester and the villages of Roch-
ester and Wellington. Please call 647-0777 for more informa-
Herrick Memorial Library (L-R) Top row: Rosalyn Harrell, Kelsey Smith and Joyce Scolaro. tion.
Bottom row: Brian Bratton, Edward Brennan, Molly Smith, Linda The Wellington Township Board of Trustees meet at the
Read To Putter - Children can spend 15 minutes reading a Baker and Diane Reininger. Wellington Township Maintenance Facility (105 Maple Street)
book or story to the library’s friend Putter and build their read- We are now just a few kids. If you are interested in the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The public is welcome
ing skills at the Herrick Memorial Library. Putter is a registered short weeks away from the joining our amazing team of to attend.
therapy dog that absolutely adores listening to a good story. last day of school (June 7). bus drivers, positions are still Rotary Club to donate trees
He does not mind if the child makes reading mistakes. Putter Our buildings are full of ac- available. Applications are
visits us on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. through the month of tivities as our students/staff available on the district web- Amherst Rotary Club will donate 30 trees to the community
May. Stop in or call the library at (440) 647-2120 to save your put the finishing touches on a site or in person at the Board as part of a tree planting initiative spearheaded by Rotary In-
reading spot. successful school year. of Education office. ternational. The club will donate 15 trees to the Lorain Coun-
Writers Group - Thursdays, May 17 & 31, from 6-7:30 p.m. I invite you all to come Upcoming events in our ty Metro Parks and another 15 to the City of Amherst. Club
The Wellington Writers Group meets every other Thursday at out and enjoy the upcoming school district: members will work with Metro Parks’ staff to plant a cluster of
the Herrick Memorial Library. Join this group if you have a concert from our Music De- May 15: Board of Educa- trees on the new Amherst Beaver Creek Trail Extension located
passion for writing in all venues. Bring samples of your writing partment. We have talented tion meeting at 6 p.m. WHS behind the Mercy Health & Recreation Center. The remaining
to share with the group. New members are welcome. Registra- musicians and singers in our May 24: National Honor trees will be planted in conjunction with the city at a location to
tion is encourage. To register call the library at (440) 647-2120. schools. On May 16, at 7 p.m. Society Banquet at 6 pm. Pa- be determined at a later date. The tree planting will take place
Countdown to Kindergarten - Monday, May 14, at 6:30 the WHS and MMS Choir tricia Lindley Center on Wednesday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m.
p.m: Parents, help you child get ready for school success by Concert will take place in May 28: No School (Me- Rotary International President Ian H.S. Riseley’s theme for
bringing them to this skills building program at the Herrick the Patricia Lindley Center. morial Day) the 2017-2018 service year is “Rotary: Making a Difference.”
Memorial Library. Please call the library at (440) 647-2120 Our band programs recent- GO DUKES! Amherst Rotary currently has 30 members. The club provides
or stop in at the Children’s Department to register. Help your ly held their concerts and all Your pathway to college scholarships to high school seniors, participates in the annual
child be prepared for school. performed well. Thank you to starts here! Salvation Army Bell Ringing campaign, volunteers at Amherst
Macrame Candle Lantern - Tuesday, May 15, at 6 p.m.: our Music Department direc- Edward Weber, Superin- Manor and provides financial support to organizations such as
Adults, ages 18+ will learn the techniques to make a macramé tors/teachers. tendent Operation Open Heart, Lorain County Office on Aging and
candle lantern to decorate their outdoor space once you learn Congratulations to our [email protected]. Second Harvest Food Bank among others.
the techniques. Beautify your yard or porch with this project. Wellington High School band oh.us Office: (440) 647-
The library will provide all materials. Space is limited. Regis- for receiving a Superior rat- 4286 WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
tration is required. Register at the Herrick Memorial Library’s ing at the recent OMEA State
circulation desk or by calling (440) 647-2120. Band Competition.
Wellington Bicentennial event ing artwork from our talented
Come out and view amaz-
On Tuesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at the Patricia Lindley Center Kindergarten through 12th- KUBOTA
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painting and Willard Family facts. Markel is the fifth speaker Show May 20-25 at Welling-
in the free, monthly Historical Speaker Series coordinated in ton High School. The show Makes Spring Chores FUN!
honor of Wellington’s Bicentennial. will open Saturday, May 20
Scott will share stories from Archibald Willard’s birth at 2 p.m. during the Academ-
through to his death, as well as, additional facts about other ic Awards. The show runs
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Ambulance District - Fisher reported that the Ambulance raised goes to Well Help to provide vouchers for meals for
WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 District is doing well since the Director transitioning. low-income children in the summer. Pitts said that the Town-
Department Reports:
ship already donates to K-Kids at the school. He expressed his
Wellington Schools Art Show issued in March: Accessory building on West Rd.; Residential concern that requests for donations from other organizations
Zoning - Zoning Inspector Reported 4 Zoning Permits were
will escalate and a line must be drawn somewhere.
Come out and view amazing artwork from our talented Kin- fence on SR18; Residential fence on Quarry Rd.; Agricultural Donation To Duke Pride Carnival - Fisher Made The Mo-
dergarten through 12th-grade Wellington students at the annual building on Peck Wadsworth Rd. tion To Donate $200 To The Duke Pride Carnival, Seconded By
district-wide Art Show, from May 20-25 at Wellington High Notable Zoning Inquiries - Brasee. Motion Passed 2-1.
School. The show will open Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. during Received inquiry concerning construction of a propane de- B) OTA Spring Zoning Meeting Costs. Majesky expressed
the Academic Awards. The show runs during school hours from livery terminal on a one (1) acre parcel to be created from an interest in attending the Zoning Inspectors Group Meeting that
7:30 a.m.-3:05 p.m. May 21-24. On Friday, May 25, the show existing larger parcel. Caller advised of minimum lot require- is sponsored by the Ohio Township Association (OTA). The
will be open in the morning and closes at noon. There is one ments. sessions will be held on Friday, April 20, at the OTA office in
Received inquiry from property owner on Quarry Rd. who
evening showing on Tuesday, May 22, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. wants to offer an alkaline hydrolysis “cremation service” for Blacklick, Ohio. He said he will be riding with the Penfield
Zoning inspector and they can share mileage. OTA Zoning In-
Honor Society inductee pets as a “home occupation.” After consulting with Lorain spectors Group Meeting - Brasee moved to spend up to $200
County Health Department and Bio-Resource Solutions (the to send Steve Majesky to the OTA Zoning Inspectors Group
Shelby Helmick of Wellington was inducted into Baldwin manufacturer of the hydrolysis equipment) property owner was Meeting, seconded by Fisher. Motion Passed 3-0.
Wallace University’s Epsilon of Ohio Chapter of Pi Gamma advised of zoning regulations prohibiting the “dumping, stor- C) Pride Day, May 19, 2018. Fisher reported that the Solid
Mu (PGM) International Honor Society in Social Sciences in ing, reducing, disposing of or burning of “infectious wastes” Waste Pride Day date is May 19, and she will coordinate again.
the spring 2018 semester. Helmick, a neuroscience psychology and the manufacturer’s statement that discharge from the hy- D) LCTA Ad. Fisher reported that the LCTA was updating
and psychology major, shared the honor with 10 other students. drolysis process would “overwhelm a septic system.” It is an- the Township Directory. The same ad for the Township as last
Society membership is extended to students majoring or minor- ticipated that property owner will pursue this matter further. publication will be $100.
ing in history, political science, sociology, anthropology, eco- Zoning Violation Updates: LCTA directory advertisement- Brasee moved to pay Lorain
nomics, international relations, criminal justice, social work, A) Peck Wadsworth Rd. (E) - Flooding Issues. After further County Township Association (lcta) $100 for the Wellington
psychology, social philosophy, history of education or human research, determined source of flooding (pond) was construct- 2019-2020 LCTA directory advertisement, seconded by fisher.
geography. To qualify for induction, students must have an ed per Lorain County Soil & Water (LCSW) recommendations Motion passed 3-0.
overall GPA of at least 3.3, a GPA of at least 3.3 in at least five at least ten (10) years prior to parcels belonging to both com- E) ODOT Grant. Nancy reported that the application for
courses in the social sciences and at least junior status in the plainant’s were created. Complainants advised there is no zon- signs was submitted correctly and that ODOT will put the signs
upper 35 percent of the class. Congratulations! ing violation. Issue closed (3/15). up.
B) Peck Wadsworth Rd. (E) - Junk Vehicles. Property owner F) Township Safety Sign Grant. - Fisher reviewed the ODOT
Wellington Twp. Board of Trustees notified of zoning violation (3/12) and given thirty (30) days Safety Grant Sign Grant. Haynes reported that it appears that
to comply. Junk vehicles removed from property. Issue closed the Township is eligible for signs but someone must attend the
The April 3, 2018 Board of Trustees regular meeting was (4/1). meeting. Fisher said she would attend.
called to order by Chairperson Pitts at 6:30 p. m. by leading the C) Quarry Rd. (S) - Junk Vehicles. Property owner notified Hearing of the Public:
Pledge of Allegiance. of zoning violation (3/12) and given thirty (30) days to comply. Chief Wetherbee gave an update on the WFD 2017 Annual
In attendance were Trustee LeRoy Brasee, Fiscal Officer Junk vehicle from front of property removed; others still re- Report. There was 547 runs; 50 were to Wellington Twp. and
Virginia Haynes, Trustee Nancy Fisher, Zoning Inspector Steve main. Follow-up to occur after (4/12). 18 Mutual Aid calls. He said there were six resignations and
Majesky, Trustee Fred Pitts and Roadman Scott Busler. D) Smith Rd. - Junk Vehicles. Property owner notified of the department was having a recruitment and retention issue. A
Officer Reports: zoning violation (3/12) and given thirty (30) days to comply. copy of the 2017 WFD Annual Report is available at the Wel-
Minutes - Motion by Fisher, second by Brasee to accept the No action taken as observed on (4/2). Follow-up to occur after lington Fire District. Meeting adjourned
meeting minutes from the March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting. (4/12). Submitted by Virginia Haynes, Fiscal Officer
Motion Passed 3-0. E) SR18E - Scrap Tires & other Items. Property owner no-
Pay bills - Motion by Brasee, second by Fisher to pay the tified of zoning violation (3/10) and given thirty (30) days to Edwards Mobile Mower Repair
bills totaling $4,789.98 Motion Passed 3-0. comply. Clean-up effort actively underway; scrap container on-
Purchase Orders - Motion by Fisher, second by Brasee to site. “Let us come to you”
approve P.O.‘s #69-2018 to #75-2018; Motion Passed 3-0. F) Peck Wadsworth Rd. (W) - Unsecured Trash. Property Self-Propelled Mowers & Riders • Sevice, Parts & Repair
Approval of the Agenda - Motion by Brasee, second by owner notified of zoning violation (3/10) and given thirty (30)
Fisher to approve the agenda. Motion Passed 3-0. days to comply. Some trash was removed on “Dumpster Day”
Board Minutes - Pitts announced that trustee minutes and all but more remains as of (4/2). Follow-up to occur after (4/10). Call for May Specials!
board minutes are available for view by the public and copies Road and Ditch: Brasee reported there is a lot of work that
are available upon request. needs to be done and the rain is holding them up.
Fire District - Pitts said the board is starting the process for Old Business:
new fire station. Jake Brake signs - Fisher reported that ODOT has accepted edwardsmobilemowerrepair.com
RLCWA Board - Pitts spoke with Mark McConnell and the the Townships Jake Brake Resolution and will put the signs up. 440-315-8855
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AUTO SERVICE
APPLIANCES HALLS FOR RENT LAWN AND GARDEN PETS
Good clean used appliances. Grafton VFW. Call from 9:30- Lawn Mowing and Yard Main- All Paws Kennel, 24344 Foster
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from Snell Rd. Teen boys •All Plumbing Repairs and New Installation
clothes & more. Burnett’s Septic Service is 440-327-3433 440-327-3433
in need of drivers and la-
38440 River Ridge Ct., Graf- borers. Exp. a plus, but will
ton. May 18-19, 9-5pm. An- train. Comparable wages, paid
tique brass scale, bird-cage, holidays, 401k, health ins. NOVAK CONCRETE, INC HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
leaded-glass light, micro- DRUG TESTING REQUIRED. RAM-CON LLC
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man grill, metal storage shelf, Concrete, Waterproofing WORK & DECORATIVE
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excepting volunteers. Colum-
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May 17-19, 9-4pm. Boys
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SEPTIC SERVICES TREE SERVICE Ashland University graduates
The following students completed their Ashland University
degree requirements and will graduate during commencement
SIMMONS ARBOR CARE TREE ceremonies on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Catherine Cunningham of Elyria, will receive a Bachelor of
CONSTRUCTION Science in Education degree; Jessica Dupee of Wellington, will
receive a Bachelor of Arts degree; Erica Fauver of Litchfield,
Joe Simmons George Rose • 60 Ft. Bucket Truck will receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree; Jesse
216-978-2474 216-905-6947 • 113 Ft. Crane Haight of Elyria, will receive a Master of Education degree;
Andrew Hoch of Elyria, will receive a Bachelor of Science in
SEPTIC SYSTEM • Removal, Trimming, Firewood Education degree; Kelsey Kidd of Elyria, will receive a Bach-
INSTALLATION & REPAIRS Triple Shredded Mulch elor of Science degree; Lauren Kingsboro of North Ridgeville,
will receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree; Jac-
Sewer, water & gas line repair/replacement Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member quelyn Kovac of North Ridgeville, will receive a Bachelor of
Science in Education degree; Amy Lauer of Elyria, will receive
LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED 440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675 a Bachelor of Science in Education degree; Stephanie Melendy
of Elyria, will receive a Bachelor of Science in Education de-
gree; Seth Myers of North Ridgeville, will receive a Bachelor
Dennis Tree Service & Landscaping of Science in Education degree; Shelby Neeley of Elyria, will
receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree; Darrius Noble
Tree Trimming • Removal of Elyria, will receive a Bachelor of Science degree; Melody
Licensed by Board of Health
Cuyahoga, Medina & Lorain Counties Stump Grinding • Pruning Ortiz of Elyria, will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Reasonable Rates degree; Mollie Reeves of Elyria, will receive a Bachelor of
• Prompt, Reliable Service Fertilizers • Fire Wood Science in Education degree; Amanda Spears of Wellington,
• Senior Discounts will receive a Bachelor of Science degree; Damon Stewart of
Chuck Dunlap, Owner Free Estimates! Elyria, will receive a Bachelor of Science degree; Anife Tashi
$ 10 Off with this ad Seth Emerson - Owner of North Ridgeville, will receive a Master of Education degree;
Candice Varner of North Ridgeville, will receive a Bachelor of
Office: 440-322-2624
440-236-9200 Emergency: 440-452-2456 Science in Education degree; Angela Westfall of Wellington,
will receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree; Krys-
330-725-3175 [email protected] tal Wirscham of Elyria, will receive a Bachelor of Science in
Education Dorothy Wolanin of Columbia Station, will receive
a Bachelor of Science in Education degree; Kayla Zingale of
North Ridgeville, will receive a Bachelor of Science in Educa-
SIDING & WINDOWS Premier Property Enhancement tion degree. Congratulations to all!
Tree Services & Landscaping
Tree Removal • Trimming & Pruning • Brush Chipping Black River Tree Planting Celebration
Land Clearing • Stump Grinding • Haul Away
Black River Audubon Society has been awarded a National
Custom Exteriors Firewood for Sale • Root Removal • 65’ Bucket Truck Audubon Burke Trees for Birds grant. The Society will cele-
Since 1989 110’ Crane Truck • Skid-steer, Trucks & Trailers for Hire! brate that good news by planting a wide variety of native trees
at the City of Elyria’s Black River Audubon Park and other
FREE
•Replacement Windows ESTIMATES $ 100 OFF Any Tree local venues beginning at 9 a.m. on May 19, Lorain County and
Removal
Elyria Pride Day! National Audubon Society has named 2018
•Entry Doors Lowest Price One coupon per customer. Coupon must be as the Year of the Bird and has funded the BRAS grant to plant
Guaranteed!
•Custom Exterior Siding Call or presented at time of estimate. trees and plants to improve bird habitat.
Fully Licensed
Together with Elyria Sunshine Rotary members, Elyria High
•Stone & Shake Accents Text! 440-334-0578 & Insured School honors students, Key Club students and others, the local
•Soffit, Facia & Trim Audubon group will plant a dozen trees at the park on West
•Carpentry, Porches & More... Bridge Street next to the one-way bridge over the Black River.
440-926-1600 WATERPROOFING The Western Reserve Land Conservancy is providing financial
help with the shipping cost of the trees. Black River Audubon
founder and benefactor Jack Smith donated the land to the City
of Elyria in the name of the local Audubon society. 2018 is the
STORAGE 60-year anniversary of the founding of BRAS.
Plans are also being made to plant trees at Elyria’s West
Recreation Park, the Hickories of Lorain County Historical So-
ciety and the grounds of Lorain Historical Society.
In addition to a wide variety of bird-attracting native trees,
BRAS, partnering with Western Reserve Land Conservancy, is
CONCRETE CRACK INJECTION planning to plant shrubs, milkweed and wildflowers to attract
birds and butterflies. The overall goal is to turn the small park
5x10’ and 10x20’ SPECIALIZING IN SEALING POURED into a mini-nature preserve just off Elyria’s downtown center.
BASEMENT WALL CRACKS
During the planting, which should take several hours, com-
Units Available ~ OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ plimentary wildflower seeds and seedlings will be distributed
to participants and visitors to the park.
7410 Race Rd. JOE MINARCHICK (440) 785-4036 For more information on programs, volunteering or becom-
North Ridgeville Book ing a member, please visit www.blackriveraudubon.org or call
(440) 365-6465.
440-387-8570 Online! J. A. KILBY ENT. Cinco de Mayo Festival
“Stop the water before it stops you!”
www.StoreAtNorthShore.com •Full Foundation Waterproofing •Wall Straightening, The North Ridgeville Se-
Replacement and Repairs •Full Plumbing Services nior Center held a Fiesta on
Friday, May 4, to celebrate
•Yard Drainage Systems •Concrete Replacement
Contractors Warehouse 440-327-3433 Cinco de Mayo. The seniors
were treated to a taco bar
SEE OUR with non-alcoholic margar-
ita’s and wonderful Latin
AD ON music performed by Victor
Samalot on acoustic guitar.
While listening to the music
PAGE 2 they played pass the Som-
brero, whomever was hold-
42208 Albrecht Rd., Elyria ing the hat when the music
stopped got a ticket for door
Call Frank, 440-343-1192 prize. The winner of our door
prize was Mary Priddy! The
Ralph Kearnes enjoying pass- party goers that attended the
ing the Sombrero! event had a fun afternoon.
TREE SERVICE Pony farm seeks volunteers
Jason E. Davis
-Complete Crane Service-
“No Tree Too Big or Too Small!”
Pony Tales Farm, located in Columbia Station, is a non-
Tree/Stump Removal profit pony and farm animal rescue that caters to children of all
Tree Trimming, Firewood ages. They are seeking volunteers to help with the ponies, par-
“FREE ESTIMATES” ticipating with children’s lesson classes, traveling off location
Bonded & Insured at times, and for general work around the farm.
812 Bond Street, Elyria 44035 If you like the outdoors, horses and children, this would be
Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected] a good opportunity for you. Applicants may be adults, seniors,
high school or college students. Full or part-time with flexible
Make your small business hours.
For more information on volunteering, please go to Pony-
Big Business by advertising in talesfarm.org or call (440) 891-9992. They are also on Face-
The Rural-Urban Record Classifieds! book.
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