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Volume 61, No. 12 Columbia Station, Ohio September 21, 2015

Cool weather brought Behind the kitchen counter from left to right is Jackie Johnson, Williams Kies (President),
the Pen?eld Historical So- Nancy Koenig, Dixie Oakes and Adele Dunlap pausing for a quick photograph.
ciety Steak Dinner fund-
L-R: Bill Harper, executive director of United Way of Great- raiser inside town hall last Mrs. Eleanor Gnandt was on Working at the BBQ site outside town hall with other mem-
er Lorain County (at podium), Scott Goggin, Superintendent Sunday. The original loca- hand to help out with ticket bers was Pen?eld Township Trustee, Duane Johnson.
of Midview Schools, Erin Murphy, health education special- tion was to be the outdoor sales.
ist at Lorain County General Health District. Photo by Todd pavilion in the Pen?eld Everyone interested in join them in the preserva-
Sechel. Recreation Park. Those in $15 per couple. Lifetime local history is invited to tion of the Pen?eld Town-
attendance didn’t seem to membership is available attend the meetings and ship area history.
Multiple community organizations came together mind as they enjoyed huge for $100.
last Tuesday afternoon to unveil a new walking path on T-bone steaks, baked po-
the campus of Midview Schools that is open to the pub- tatoes, salad, homemade Cassie Haight The Friends of Metro Parks of Lorain County
lic and intended for use from both the school population desserts and a beverage. is having a Harvest Pancake Breakfast on Sun-
and the community at-large. The nearly 3,000 foot long Senior member Eleanor of their 22 scheduled games day, September 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the
trail connects the elementary, middle school and high Gnant manned the Chi- thus far in the 2015 season. Carlisle Visitor Center, located at 12882 Diago-
school campuses to Ross Field. nese Auction table, while nal Road, in LaGrange. The breakfast includes
other members distributed All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes (plain, blueberry or
The walking path was made possible by a grant from the steaks, buffet style, chocolate chip), served with strawberry topping and
the Lorain County General Health District and was fresh off the grill. Help- whipped cream, sausage, coffee, tea, orange juice or
awarded to Midview Schools through their collabora- ing other members at the milk.
tive efforts with United Way of Greater Lorain County, BBQ grill was Pen?eld
Eaton Township and the Common V.I.E.W. Community Township Trustee Duane Cost is $7/adults, $4.50/children from ages 3-10
Collaborative. Johnson. and children 2 and under eat free.

The ribbon cutting ceremony was held as part of a Tickets for a 50/50 Proceeds bene?t the Friends of Metro Parks in sup-
Field Day event that included over 900 elementary and raf?e were sold at at the port of Lorain County Metro Parks. No reservations
middle school students from Midview Schools taking check-in table. All pro- are necessary.
part in ?tness stations and learning wellness activities ceeds from the event will
that can be completed on the walking path and at home bene?t the Pen?eld His-
with their families. torical Society activities.

Partners representing United We Sweat and the Com- The Pen?eld Histori-
mon V.I.E.W. Community Collaborative - both col- cal Society is an af?liate
laborative initiatives of United Way of Greater Lorain organization of the Lorain
County that are focused on promoting a healthier life- County Historical Society.
style - were in attendance and have been instrumental in They meet at 7 p.m. on the
supporting ongoing projects in the area. third Monday of the month
in Pen?eld Town Hall, lo-
The partners of United We Sweat led ?tness stations cated at 41012 St. Rt. 18,
during the Field Day event and were assisted by volun- in Wellington. They offer
teers from Ross Environmental Services. yearly, individual mem-
berships for only $10 or
In addition to the walking path, Midview also an-
nounced plans to utilize school facilities after school Cassie Haight has done
hours to offer free ?tness classes to members of the com- something very rare in the
munity. Other initiatives already implemented through sport of volleyball; she has
the Common V.I.E.W. Collaborative include the use of surpassed 1000 career kills
stability balls and desk cycles to improve attention in and 1000 career digs. Var-
the classroom, more healthy food options in the cafete- sity Volleyball Head Coach
ria and additional mental health resources. Lindsey Groomes, says she
believes Haight is the ?rst
person to do this in Midview
High School history, and
that Haight is probably one
of only a few to accomplish
the feat in both categories
in Northeast Ohio. Haight,
a senior, and the rest of the
Middie team have played 9

Community Directory

Pages 9-14 Carlisle............... 5 Grafton Twp........ 19 Churches....... 6
Columbia............ 2 LaGrange............ 17 PROFILE........ 7
Eaton.................. 15 N. Ridgeville....... 8
Grafton............... 18 Wellington........... 20

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Page 2, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, September 21, 2015 Attention residents

Levy information correction There will be an informational meeting in regards to the sew-
ers on Redfern Road and Route 252 (speci?cally for the residents
WEEKLY CALENDAR In the September 14, 2015 issue of The Rural-Urban Record in that area) on Thursday, September 24, at 6 p.m. in the Town
Monday, September 21: (Trustees Meeting), the cost of the Columbia Fire Department’s Hall. However, the meeting is open to the public - anyone can
Columbia Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the Additional 1 mill levy, Issue 9 on the November 3 ballot, was attend.
town hall. The community is welcome to attend. incorrectly reported. This levy would cost $35 for each $100,000
Friday, September 25: of valuation for ?ve years, commencing in 2015, with the ?rst Representatives from the Sanitary Engineer and the Lorain
Columbia High School Homecoming Crowning Ceremony collection in 2016. County Health Department will be on hand to answer questions.
will be tonight with the crowning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the
Raiders hosting Black River at 7 p.m. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Columbia Schools
Sunday, September 27: Superintendent Graig Bansek
Columbia Reservation is holding a Basic Survival Skills pro- Lorain County Engineer news
gram. It will be held today from 1-3:30 p.m. Learn to build a On Monday, September 28, our Kindergarten through 4th
shelter, ?re, hunt for food and learn how to purify water! Wear Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is pleased to announce grade students will review bus procedures with the transporta-
appropriate clothing and dress for the weather! There will be a that ?nal legislation was adopted by the Lorain County Com- tion department at the beginning of the school day. Procedures
?re and s’mores for the kids. Registration is requested, but walk- missioners on September 2 for the intersection improvement of include: point of safety, crossing procedures, loading and un-
ins are welcome. Boone and Royalton (State Route 82) Roads in Columbia Town- loading, proper seating and evacuation drills, to name several.
ship. This $1.5 million safety improvement will align north and There will also be a surprise special guest that will perform for
CHS Weekly Calendar south Boone Road, as well as add left turn lanes on Royalton the students. All K-8 students practiced bus safety drills at the
Road. A new traf?c signal at the recon?gured intersection will end the this past week. As a district, we feel it is important to go
Monday, September 21: also be installed as part of the project. The project is being admin- over these procedures for the safety of our students and staff.
5:30/7 p.m. Volleyball v. Lutheran West. istered by the Ohio Department of Transportation. Construction
7 p.m. Boys Soccer at Independence. is expected to begin in April 2016, with an anticipated comple- Did you know that all of our bus drivers are CPR certi?ed for
Tuesday, September 22: tion date of September 2016. Funding is being provided by the adult and children? Did you know that they are also certi?ed in
8:30 a.m. Sophomore Class meeting with Jostens. Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), the AED and the Heimlich maneuver? Each year, our transportation
5:30/7 p.m. Volleyball at Brooklyn. Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio Public department has professional development training on the same
7 p.m. Girls Soccer v. Lutheran West. Works Commission. For additional details, please contact the days as our certi?ed staff. I wanted to take this opportunity to
Wednesday, September 23: Of?ce of the Lorain County Engineer at (440) 329-5586. thank our drivers for safely transporting our children each day!
4 p.m. Golf v. Buckeye-Columbia Hills.
5 p.m. Boys Soccer at Lutheran West. VFW Octoberfest for CHS Homecoming will take place on Friday, September 25.
Thursday, September 24: “Help for Heroes” Benefit The football team will take on Black River starting at 7 p.m. The
9 a.m. Golf at PAC conference-Eagle Creek. crowning of the king and queen will take place around 6:30 p.m.
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Jostens Ring orders. VFW Post #9340, located at Rt. 82 in Columbia Station (west We are expecting a very large crowd for this matchup. Please
5:30/7 p.m. Volleyball at Wellington. of Columbia and West River Roads) is having an Octoberfest arrive early so that you do not miss the pregame activities or
Friday, September 25: “Help for Heroes” Bene?t on Saturday, October 24, from 4-8 kickoff. GO RAIDERS!
1:50 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally. p.m. Tickets for the event are $20 and only 100 tickets will be
6:30 p.m. Homecoming crowning. sold. The event includes German food, beer and much more! Follow our schools on Twitter: CHS - @CHSRaiders, CMS
7 p.m. Football v. Black River-homecoming game. There will be a “live” authentic German Brass Band entertaining - @RaiderMiddle, Copopa - @CopopaElem and me @graigban-
Saturday, September 26: that afternoon. sek. You will be the ?rst to get district updates, school closures,
10 a.m. JV Football at Black River. score updates and much more.
1 p.m. Girls Soccer at Lorain. “Help for Heroes” is a non-pro?t organization that furnish
8-11 p.m. Homecoming Dance. homes of previously homeless veterans obtaining housing. We are always looking to improve the quality of the school
Come join them in showing homeless veterans that you still care. district and the services we provide. If you have a suggestion,
Columbia Historical Society For tickets, call Charlie Hyatt at (216) 798-3224. question or comment, please feel free to call me at (440) 236-
5008 or email [email protected].
A tea will be held on Sunday, October 18, from 1:30-3:30 at Box Tops for Education
the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton Road. Dawn Dewerth
The Columbia PTA is asking all community members to grab The Columbia Local Schools Board of Education regular
The program will be “The Secrets of Victorian Women,” re- their scissors and start clipping Box Tops to help our schools. meeting was held September 16. The minutes from the August
vealed through undergarments and their artifacts from the Vic- You can ?nd Box Tops on 100’s of your favorite products. Each 19 Regular Meeting were approved by the Board. The Board
torian Period. The program is being presented by Janet Bryd Box Top you clip is 10¢ that bene?ts all three schools through approved the receipts, expenditures and balances for the month
of the Lorain County Historical Society. There will also be lite PTA programs, including classroom enrichment and scholar- ending August 31, 2015, as presented by the Treasurer. The
refreshments. ships. You can drop Box Tops off to the Copopa, CMS or CHS Board accepted donations from ClearView Church to Columbia
of?ces. Thank you in advance for your support. Elementary, Middle and High Schools in the amount of $500
Cost is $16 and reservations are required. No tickets will be for each, from Laurie Surman (an individual) to the Football
dsold at the door. Chamber Clam Bake program for $1,000 and from Columbia Athletic Boosters for
the soccer box ($522.26), girls soccer ($415.54), and for bats,
Parking is at the Baptist Church and Columbia Library. For The Columbia Chamber of Commerce annual Clam Bake football uniforms, arm pads, and Impact ($5,012.12). Pastor Jim
Handicap/wheelchair accessible, use the ramp & elevator. will be on Saturday, October 3. The Clam Bake will be held at Hurst, of ClearView Church, has played an active part at the
Columbia Park, Pavilion F (behind the library) at 5 p.m. Prior schools, speaking with students about making good choices. The
Feel free to dress for tea, with your favorite hat and festoon to dinner, guests have free admission to The Old West Pumpkin District received Casino proceeds in the amount of $23,106 (Lo-
with lots of jewels! Fest at Rockin’ R Ranch, 19066 East River Road, in Columbia rain City School District received $163,000). Casino proceeds
Station, from 12-5 p.m. are split across the County based on enrollment, with our District
For more information, contact Gloria at 440-454-2738 or receiving the least casino proceeds, and Lorain City the most.
email [email protected]. The menu will be clam chowder, 1 dozen clams, chicken, The district’s enrollment at the end of the 2014/15 school year
sweet potatoes, corn-on-the-cob and a roll. Admission is free was at 916 students.
Ladies and Gentlemen are welcome! for the ?rst Chamber member, $15 for the ?rst guest and $25 Al Cantrell, Transportation Supervisor, presented the 2015
for each additional guest. Children are free. Please call Nikki High School bus ridership survey numbers, stating that he still
Puckett at (440) 236-5041 or email secretary@columbiastation. awaits the State Ef?ciency Ratings. Two signi?cant changes
com for tickets. No tickets will be sold at the event. Deadline for that have improved the District Transportation Ef?ciency Rat-
purchasing is Monday, Sept. 28. ing were the district switching to PM only busing and the per
diem vouchers (replacing state mandated busing for parochial
“Help for Heroes” Benefit schools). High School PM ridership is at 73 students on 4 buses
- this being the busiest time of year with after school football,
Non-Pro?t helping furnish homes of cross country and golf. The morning JVS bus has averaged 38
previously homeless veterans obtaining housing. students of the 63 Columbia students attending JVS this fall. De-
partment ?gures show a present District cost of $3.88/mile (as
“Join us in showing homeless determined by spending, insurance, salaries and number of rid-
Veterans you still care.” ers). The bus garage presently has 11 bus routes, 13 buses and 11
drivers. The Superintendent said there are less cars dropping off
VFW Post #9340 and picking up children before and after school (this contributes
to the anticipated improved ef?ciency rating). The Transporta-
Rt. 82 in Columbia Station tion Department will be having a special assembly, known as
the K-3 OBT Safety Review, with students on 9/28/15 at 9 a.m.
(West of Columbia & W. River Road) This review has historically been done with students on each bus,
however the Department wants to encourage compliance with
Only 100 tickets will be sold! safety rules to avoid tragedies experienced by other districts last
year. There will be take home items for students and a “surprise”
guest speaker. Transportation facility improvements this summer
included upgrades in lighting, electrical, fencing and a graded
parking lot. Al Cantrell shared that the Lorain County Recogni-
tion Banquet will have a 100% attendance by the Transportation
Department and the district will be recognizing one special hon-
ored driver during that dinner!
Community input covered the discussion of the cost of stu-
dents to participate in Middle School sports that do not travel
out of the District (no transportation cost for two short seasons
should not equal $150 per sport). The discussion covered the
lack of a Middle School JV Cheer squad (cut this year due to low

German Food, “Live” Authentic Dawn DeWerth
Beer and More! German Brass Band 10380 Greenview Drive
Columbia Station, OH 44028
Tickets & Information 440.212.5683 • [email protected]
Call Charlie Hyatt
(216) 798-3224

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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, September 21, 2015 The District presently CHS Homecoming Court
participation), and concerns of a parent that has actively led a awaits meeting with Colum-
youth cheer team, when there is no school cheer team until high bia Township to discuss the The CHS 2015-16 Queen Candidates are (LR): Shawn Hodson, Taylor Napoli, Bailey Patou-
school varsity. The District agreed to look into costs associated district’s possible use of a has, Alison Shafer and Anna Silvay.
with non-travel sport teams. The present fee is $150 per sport portion of the service garage
per student (with no family cap). It was said that many families on West River Road. The
do not let their children play sports due to the cost. It was also Board of Education would
said other districts charge as much as $400-$600 per sport, per like to reinstate meeting with
student. the Trustees again (twice per
year) to encourage cohesive
A parent complained about the quality of school and football efforts within the community
pictures provided by a contracted vendor. The district will in- and its development plans.
quire further with the provider. The parent also mentioned the ex- The Board and District Trea-
pense of calculators and little notice given for 10th graders to get surer will schedule the Annual
the expensive calculator. The Superintendent said he encouraged Audit of District ?nancials
each grade to post their student supply list in as much advance around the ?rst week of Oc-
notice as possible, however the district was awaiting approval tober. The Treasurer has been
from the state for use of the speci?c calculators to be approved asked to track information
for use during state and SAT testing. relative to snow removal costs
for the year.
The PTA has been actively promoting school spirit through
the sale of Raider Wear at the Ice Cream Social held for the new The Board will be hold-
kindergarteners. The membership surpassed last year’s, with the ing their next October 21 &
help of the teachers joining the PTA. The teachers are encour- November 18 Regular Board
aged to write grants to apply for proceeds through the PTA grant Meetings at the Columbia
committee. Presently the Levy Committee is made up of two High School at 6:30 p.m. The
parents from each school building. PTA has cleaned out their December Regular Meeting
storage shed (which is in poor condition), and seeks assistance will be held at the Columbia
to purchase a new storage unit. PTA was instructed to write a Middle School. Students will
grant and apply to the Columbia Foundation (guestimate of a be recognized for outstanding
12x12 unit). achievements during these
meetings.
Upcoming events include: the Township Board of Appeals
meeting regarding the Capel Road property and side yard ease- CLSD will be on the ballot
ment requirements, the Father Daughter Dance on October 24 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Election
and the 7th grade Stone Lab (put on by Ohio State in the spring). Day. Issue #20 is a RENEW-
The Superintendent has asked for approval of the Board to pay AL 3.13 mill levy for current
for Stone Lab beginning this year from General Fund. He said he operating expenses. Exact
was told last year’s trip was paid $500 by the PTA, $1,500 by the language on the ballot reads: 5-
Columbia Foundation, and the remainder by various fund-raising year emergency requirement.
efforts of the parents. The cost of the program last year ran ap- There will be a levy kickoff
proximately $6,200. Ten chaperones and 41 students will attend meeting on Wednesday, Sep-
this year’s Stone Lab. tember 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the
cafeteria at CHS. Please plan
ODOT has cleared away the growth that had obscured the to attend as this renewal levy
view of the Columbia High School Stadium from the road, upon is very important to the future
the request of Superintendent Bansek. He has also requested of our schools.
ODOT to do a traf?c survey to possibly add additional turning
lanes to route 82 to help the traf?c ?ow for the buses. The CHS 2015-16 King Candidates are (LR): Jacob Viccarone, Jesse Lambert, Milo Drumm,
Cullen Nagle and Austin Ruggles.
The Board approved a resolution to waive technical instruc-
tion (welding and carpentry) as required by the State. The Lorain Final details are being prepared for the Columbia High School 2015-16 Homecom-
JVS has received a straight A report card from the State, with ing festivities. Homecoming week at the high school will be ?lled with decorations
98.4% graduating and 92.7% employed, joined the military or and fun activities, capped off with the Friday Homecoming pep rally, which will take
attending post secondary education. place at 1:50 p.m. on the athletic ?eld.

The Board approved one FMLA leave, modi?ed salaries, new This year, the Queen Candidates are: Shawn Hodson, Taylor Napoli, Bailey Patou-
contracts and supplemental contracts to named Administrative has, Alison Shafer and Anna Silvay. The King court consists of: Milo Drumm, Jesse
Personnel, Lunchtime Monitor, Certi?cated Substitute Personnel Lambert, Cullen Nagle, Austin Ruggles and Jacob Viccarone. The crowning of this
and Classi?ed Personnel, as provided under the Board minutes at year’s King and Queen will be presented at 6:30 p.m. The homecoming football game
www.columbia.k12.oh.us/index.php?site=administration. will begin at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy this year’s homecoming activities at the athletic
stadium this Friday night.
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15, with boys and girls com- • Start a Fund or make a donation the sale
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the top scorer for each boys’
division and the top scorer support for local organizations. cost of production
from each girls’ division at
each local competition ad- on Schedule F.
vances to the sectional com-
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dancing Nunsense show ever! Performing in The Pump Room at
AAUW of Elyria Meeting the Mystique Motor Lodge, the sisters experience show-biz like CHS Fees Deadline
never before.
The Elyria Chapter of the American Association of Univer- All Columbia High School fees are due by October 1. Please
sity Women will meet on Monday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. at Grace “It’s a whole lot funny and a little bit naughty, but there ain’t make payments through the new PayForIt system outlined in the
Lutheran Church, 9685 East River Rd., in Elyria. This will be nothin’ dirty goin’ on!” letter sent to all families in early September. Checks and cash
a “pot luck” dinner meeting to kick off the new year. The pro- may be used for payment at the school if you do not have inter-
gram will be presented by Joe Filipiak and is entitled “A Native Next performance dates are September 25 & 26 and October net access. Payment should be made by October 1 to allow for
Carver.” Plan to join them for good food, good information and 2 & 3 at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees on September 27 and your student to use school transportation for any extracurricular
good friends. October 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. For groups of 10 or more, activities. If fees are not paid at that time, transportation will be
tickets are $13 and may be reserved online at www.workshop- denied. Please refer to your fee letter for more information. Re-
Plum Creek Garden Club players.com or by calling the box of?ce at (440) 988-5613. Box port cards, transcripts and diplomas will be held until fees have
Of?ce hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. been resolved. Payment plans are available. If you would like to
The Plum Creek Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Tues- set up a payment plan or have questions, please call 236-5001.
day, October 6, at the Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal The Workshop Players is located at 44820 Middle Ridge
Road, in LaGrange. The topic for the evening will be “How to Road, in Amherst. For more info., email contact@workshop-
Keep Animals Away From Gardens.” Guests are welcome. For players.com or visit www.workshopplayers.com.
more information, please contact Pam at 440-225-1448.
COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 History Weekend in Valley City
Oberlin Heritage Center
offers free admission SEAS thank you September 26 & 27 is History Weekend in Valley City. On
Saturday, the popular Historical “Spirit Walk” makes it annual
On Saturday, September 26, the Oberlin Heritage Center will Our SEAS annual Chicken Barbecue was a big success this appearance in Mill Stream Park. Groups leave at intervals from
offer free admission for guided tours at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., year. We wish to sincerely thank all of the hungry patrons and 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the park or in advance at
as the museum participates in the eleventh annual Museum Day, the many helping hands who combined to make our barbecue a PNC Bank, Valley City and all 3 Medina County Buehler’s Lo-
presented by Smithsonian magazine. Museum Day involves wonderful event. The beautiful weather, delicious food and great cations. Cost is adults/$5 and 12 and under/$3; 5 and under are
hundreds of participating museums around the country and al- camaraderie made for a very enjoyable day. A big thank you goes free. See www.valleycity.org for details.
lows for one day only the free-admission policy of the Smith- to Rose and her staff from Schild’s IGA for all of their assis-
sonian’s Washington, D.C. - based properties to be emulated tance. A special thank you also to Bill Barlock and his company, On Sunday, the Depot Museum, on Center Road by the Rocky
throughout America. IT Support Specialists, Inc., for their generous donation of the River bridge, is open 1 to 4. Parking and admission are free; do-
chicken and rolls at this year’s event. We’ll see you all again next nations to the restoration fund for the remaining one room school
The Heritage Center’s “Upstairs/Downstairs - Small Town, August! are appreciated.
Big Stories” guided tour includes three beautifully preserved his-
toric buildings that serve as backdrop to stories of everyday peo- Columbia Library events Remember The Candy Bar
ple doing extraordinary things ever since the college and town
were founded in 1833. Visitors learn about the Underground Columbia Branch Reno- Library is buzzing about A When You Need A Car
Railroad and abolition, student life, women’s history, the devel- vation - Renovation work Walk in the Woods: Discover- Gary
opment of aluminum, decorative arts and much more. Free park- is being done at during the ing America on the Appala-
ing for the Heritage Center is available at 20 West Vine Street. month of September. The li- chian Trail by Bill Bryson. A Heath
brary will remain open during Walk in the Woods is available
Attendees must present an of?cial Museum Day Admission this time, but no programming in numerous formats, includ- 440-366-3673
Card downloadable at www.Smithsonianmag.com/museumday, is scheduled. The library has ing on audiobook throughAxis
which provides free entry for two people to participating institu- been partially restored since 360. Find Axis 360, a digital
tions. The Museum Day website also provides listings and links ?ooding damaged the build- service provider, in the eLi-
to more than 1,000 participating museum sites throughout the ing in May 2014. This year, brary at LorainPublicLibrary.
nation. a swale was dug outside the org. The audiobook is avail-
library to prevent future ?ood- able for Library cardholders.
For more information about the Oberlin Heritage Center, or ing. The library has remained Lorain Public Library System
Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day, please visit www.ober- dry since then, and now the at 1-800-322-READ.
linheritagecenter.org or call (440) 774-1700. library is being fully restored.
During restoration work, the For more information, or
Historical Society BBQ library will still be able to of- to register for programs, go
fer all usual services, and in online at LorainPublicLibrary.
Lorain County Historical Society is pleased to announce that October, get ready for new, org or call the Columbia Li-
tickets are now available for its 11th annual Bar-B-Q and Auc- amazing programs! brary at (440) 236-8751. The
tion on October 10, from 5-8 p.m. at Jack Matia Honda, located Columbia Library is located at
at 823 Leona Street, in Elyria. The all you can eat chicken and Adult Book Discussion 13824 W. River Road North.
ribs dinner includes coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, rolls Group - The adult book dis-
w/butter, bottled water, coffee and dessert. There will be a cash cussion group is going rogue Harvest Pancake
bar. in September. They’ll meet at Breakfast
the Columbia United Meth-
Pre-sale tickets only are available for $30 per person. For odist Church on Tuesday, Sunday, September 27th
tickets, contact The Lorain County Historical Society at (440) September 22, at 1 p.m. The
322-3341. All tickets will be mailed unless purchased close to Columbia United Methodist 9am to 1pm
the event date. Proceeds bene?t the maintenance of The Hicko- Church is located at 25453
ries Museum, the programming of LCHS and the Lorain County Royalton Road in Columbia Carlisle Visitor Center
History Center. This event is open to the public. Station. A September discus- 12882 Diagonal Rd, LaGrange, OH
sion was not scheduled at the
Workshop Players presents... library because of renovation Cost:
work. That didn’t discourage $7 for Adults
The Nuns are back (by popular demand)! The Nunsense Ve- this group! They’re reading $4.50 for Children 3-10
gas Revue, by Dan Goggin and directed by Dave Stacko, takes Orphan Train by Christina Kids 2 and under eat free!
the sisters on a brand new adventure. Baker Kline for their Septem-
ber meeting at the church. As ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES
A parishioner volunteers to donate $10,000 to the sisters’ usual for discussions, copies Plain, Blueberry & Chocolate Chip
school if they will perform in a club in Las Vegas; Mother Su- of the book are available at the
perior (Pat Stein) is hesitant to accept. However, convinced by library. with:
the other sisters (Becky Linder, Emmalea Linder, Kristina Rivera Sausage, Strawberry topping, whipped cream,
and Debra Rose) that “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” Alcohol Ink Tile Dying -
Reverend Mother agrees. Get hands-on with a beautiful Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice or Milk
and funky art form on Friday,
Carlisle Township Residents! Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. Partici- Proceeds benefit Friends of Metro Parks in support
pants will take alcohol ink and of Lorain County Metro Parks
“Lets talk township over coffee” at apply it to common wall tile.
The resulting piece can be
“COFFEE WITH THE CANDIDATE” used as unique wall art or even
a coaster. All materials will be
Meet & Greet Jared Smith, provided. Pre-registration is
Carlisle Township Trustee candidate. required.

Saturday, September 26th, 1-3pm Powerpoint For Begin-
Carlisle Cafe - 1509 Grafton Rd, Elyria. ners - Create a dynamic com-
puter-generated presentation
paid for by Smith for Carlisle Twp Trustee on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10:30
a.m. This class will teach par-
September 26, 2015 from 9am-4pm ticipants how to use Microsoft
All kinds of homemade crafts and direct vendors PowerPoint. Learn how to in-
will be available inside, while Classic Cars from clude charts, clip art and other
all over Lorain County and Ohio will be outside. graphics in slides, as well as
how to animate and transition
Bring the whole family! between them. Please be com-
Vendor space is available, fortable using a mouse before
contact [email protected]. Classic car display attending this program. Pre-
is free and does not require pre-registration. registration is required.

Mystery Book Discussion
- Ten strangers, numerous se-
crets, one mansion. Read Ag-
atha Christie’s And Then There
Were None about people who
are lured to a house on a de-
serted island and killed off one
by one. Copies of this book
are available. Come discuss
this mystery at the library on
Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required.

What Library Staff is
Buzzing about - Staff at Main

Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, September 21, 2015 COLUMBIA UNITED NORTH “Welcome Home” TRINITY
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Published Weekly on Monday Worship Service 11149 West River Rd, 38307 W. Royalton Rd,
10:30 a.m. (Disciples) Columbia Station Grafton (Rts. 82 & 57)
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter SUNDAY 9 AM
Founders 1955 Sunday School Rt. 82 & 83 Adult Bible Study
Bible Study, Adults/Young Adults Sunday 9:30am
Lee Boise, Publisher & President during Worship Service 440-748-2230 SUNDAY 10 AM Sunday Worship 10:30am
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 Children’s Sunday School
25453 ROYALTON ROAD www.neccdisciples.com Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am during Worship
Mailing Address: COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM Church ph: 440-748-2154
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 Worship Services Adult Study, Women’s Study, Preschool ph: 440-748-3445
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station Pastor Matt Merriman www.trinitygrafton.com
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 236-8822 8:00am & 9:30am Teens, Kids Club Rev. John Ramsey II
Rev. Jim Carder,
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Sunday School United Church of God
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com www.columbiaumc.net Senior Pastor 12981 Grafton Rd.
10:45am Rev. Steven Spaeth, Grafton, Oh 44044
DEADLINE:
News articles & all ads - Wednesday by 12pm Polly Tallos Associate Pastor Sabbath Services
440-236-8600 Saturdays at 12:30 pm
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thurs., 9am-4pm Christian Ed. & Youth Director
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year www.NLWesleyan.org http://cleveland.ucg.org
Rev. Charles A. Butcher

Pastor

Our Lady Queen of Peace St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church St. Elizabeth Sugar Ridge Baptist Church
Catholic Church Ann Seton
All are welcome at 36600 Sugar Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville
Weekend Masses Weekday Catholic Parish 440-327-946
Sat. 4:30pm Mass God’s Table.
8:00am 25801 Royalton Rd. www.sugarridgebaptistchurch.com
Sun. 8:30 & Chapel Sunday Worship Schedule Columbia Station, OH All age Sunday School 10 am
8:30 am Quiet Communion Service
11:00am Mon.-Tues. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday Worship 11 am & 6:30 pm
Confession: Thurs.-Fri. 9:30 am Christian Education for all ages (Confession) Wednesday Worship 7 pm
10:30 am Communion Service with Music
Sat. 3:30- Sat., 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. GRAFTON UNITED
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Like us on Facebook 10:00am Worship
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Rev. June Hardy Dorsey, Rector 10:35am Children’s Church
www.seascolumbiastation.org Rev. Bob Kuntz, Pastor

Lake Erie Perch Dinner Moms in Prayer International

Fall Round Up East Oberlin Community Church is hosting a Lake The Moms in Prayer International group meets every
Erie Perch Dinner with french fries, scalloped potatoes, Wednesday, from 9-9:30 a.m. at North Eaton Christian
Lifespring Community Church would like to invite ev- macaroni-n-cheese, green beans (choice of 2 side dishes), Church, located at 35895 Royalton Rd. They pray for the
eryone to its annual Fall Round-Up on Sunday, September coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. They are located at schools, teachers, students, etc. Some things may seem out
27, at 10 a.m. The roundup will begin with a short message 43709 Oberlin-Elyria Road, in Oberlin (corner of Rt. 511 of control in our lives, but prayer does work and helps us to
from Pastor John Baker, who will then dismiss everyone and Oberlin Elyria Road). They will be hosting this event know we are not alone in any situation. All are welcome to
out back to enjoy a fun-?lled day. The mechanical bull was from 4:30-8 p.m. on Friday, October 2. Cost of the meal is stop by and see what the prayer sessions are all about.
a huge hit last year, and will be a part of this year’s fun, $13 per person for adults, $7 for children 6-12 and free for
along with a bounce house and in?atable Zorb balls. Horse children 5 and under. Carry-out will be available starting at Gentle Woman Fellowship
cart rides, face painting and balloon bending are just a few 4:30 p.m. or dine in starting at 5 p.m. They can deliver lo-
of the other many things to do at Lifespring’s Round-Up. cally in the Oberlin area. If you have any questions, please Gentle Woman Fellowship, an Intra-parish group, meets
The lunch menu will again feature pulled pork and fried contact the church of?ce at (440) 774-3443 or Chris Vough on First Fridays at St. Clarence Parish Center, located at
chicken, along with sides and beverages and a homemade at (216) 299-5372 (please leave message if no answer). 30106 Lorain Road, in N. Olmsted. The schedule of ac-
pie tent. This is a free event to the community. Plan to bring tivities for Oct. 2 includes: praying the rosary at 9:30 a.m.,
your family and friends. The church is located at 1638 Les- Columbia UMC Youth Club attending Holy Mass at 10 a.m., followed by coffee or tea
ter Rd., in Valley City. with a snack and enjoying a talk at 11 a.m. Speaking will
The Columbia United Methodist Church Youth Club be Father John Valley. The title of his talk is “The Gift of
Walk Like MADD Program will kick off its 26th year on Wednesday, Septem- Hope.”
ber 23. Youth Club is a mid-week Christian nurturing pro-
Walk Like MADD is a fund-raising event to help raise gram which is open to all children in grades K-8 regardless Father was born in Akron and attended St. Martha
both awareness and funds to eliminate impaired driving. of church af?liation. The year will consist of two ten-week Church. He ?rst attended St. Charles Seminary in Balti-
This year’s walk will be held at Ely Square in Elyria, from semesters, Fall and Winter. During each semester, members more. Borremeo Seminary was built in 1954 and he came
9 a.m.-noon, on Saturday, September 26. and staff meet on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 7:15 p.m. for back and studied at Borremeo and St. Mary’s Seminary. Fa-
faith, fun, fellowship and food (Bible Study, Worship, ac- ther was ordained a priest in 1960. He attended Ohio State
Walk Like MADD provides an outlet for those impacted tivities and family time). University and received a Doctorate in Psychology in 1975,
by impaired driving to channel their grief into hope and and is now retired.
healing by creating a movement for change in their com- For more information, please contact Lillie Merrill at
munity. It also provides a community the chance to sur- (330) 483-4609. Columbia United Methodist Church is lo- All women are welcome to come and bring a friend! No
round and support those hurting by taking action to prevent cated at 25453 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station. The reservations are needed. If you have questions, call Mary at
others from suffering because of impaired driving. church phone number is (440) 236-8822. (440) 458-5063 or Mary at (440) 235-6258.

Walk Like MADD is unlike any other walk in that it GriefShare Cabbage Roll Sale
provide both support and solutions. Founded by a moth-
er whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers GriefShare is a faith based support group for those who Saint Agnes Church, located at 611 Lake Avenue in
Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest have lost a loved one. They offer comfort, guidance and Elyria is having a Cabbage Roll Sale in the church hall. Or-
non-pro?t working to protect families from impaired driv- support through shared experiences. Join them to discover der by the dozen, by calling Helen at (440) 324-2573, Kitty
ing and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and hope for your future. You may bring a friend if you pre- at (440) 324-0016 or Marie at (440) 309-0515. Cost per
drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving fer. For more information, visit http://www.griefshare. dozen is $12. Order from now through October 4; limited
one person every 8/6 minutes through local MADD victim org/about or contact Pastor Dominic Verdell at (440) 236- quantity to be made.
advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. 8282. GriefShare is held at Christ Church, located at 23080
Royalton Road, in Columbia Station, on Tuesday evenings Pick up will be on Wednesday, October 21 or Thursday,
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LAUBENTHAL-MERCADO September 26, at 5:30 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $7/adult at North Eaton Christian Church, located at 35895 Royal-
and $5 for children under 12. Tickets will be available af- ton Rd. After a summer of lighter fare, they will now be
38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. • Elyria, Ohio 44035 ter church, from the church of?ce, or at the door. Items for serving genuine “home-cooked” hot meals. Join them for
440-322-4626 • 440-323-1929 the auction will be available to view and bid on Sundays, good food and fellowship. The meal is served at 5:30 p.m.
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Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, September 21, 2015 All proceeds raised from the sale of the “Our Family Tree” practice the craft of writing, and participate in read and critique
cookbook will go directly to supporting activities at the Senior sessions. Pre-registration is required.
North Ridgeville Garden Club Center located at the corner of Bainbridge and Avon Belden
Roads. Each week the Center offers a variety of programs for our Friends Meeting - Get involved in your community library!
The Garden Club of North Ridgeville will meet Tuesday, Oc- young at heart seniors. Entertaining breakfasts, lunches, cards, Join The Friends of the North Ridgeville Branch Library, Inc.
tober 13, at 6 p.m. at Sandy Ridge Reservation, located at 6195 crafts, quilting, bingo and trips are just a few of the socialization See what they’re all about at their next meeting on Monday, Oct.
Otten Road, in North Ridgeville. The program for the evening activities. Volunteer opportunities, supportive services, transpor- 5, at 6 p.m. Plans will be made for the next book sale and other
will be presented by Joanna Thomas, from Garden Scape Nurs- tation, meals-on-wheels, health clinics and more are also avail- fundraisers at this general membership meeting. Come learn how
ery in Oberlin, on plants native to Ohio that enhance the relation- able by calling (440) 353-0828. you can volunteer your time.
ship with bees, birds and butter?ies. Guests are always welcome.
For more information, please call (440) 365-8522 or visit www. Lorain County Engineer news What Library Staff is Buzzing about - Staff at the Main
northridgevillegardenclub.com. Library is buzzing about A Walk in the Woods: Discovering
Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is pleased to announce America on the Appalachian Trail, by Bill Bryson. They enjoyed
Mayoral Forum that bids are due on Thursday, October 15, for the long awaited Bryson’s entertaining account of his hike, which is now a major
widening of Lear Nagle Road, from Lorain Road to Center Ridge motion picture. A Walk in the Woods is available in numerous
The North Ridgeville Chamber Of Commerce is presenting Road, in the City of North Ridgeville. This $10.1 million dollar formats, including on audiobook through Axis 360. Find Axis
a Mayoral Forum on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at the North project includes widening the existing pavement to three lanes, 360, a digital service provider, in the eLibrary at LorainPublicLi-
Ridgeville Education Center, located at 5490 Mills Creek Road, as well as installing new curbs, storm sewers, waterlines, turn brary.org. The audiobook is available for Lorain Public Library
in North Ridgeville. Come and meet Mayor David Gillock and lanes at intersections, sidewalks, culverts and traf?c signals. System cardholders with little to no wait. For more information,
Terry Murray, both candidates for Mayor. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2016, with an call the Lorain Public Library System at 1-800-322-READ.
anticipated completion date of October 26, 2017. Funding for
Please Note: no campaign related signs or clothes permit- this major improvement is being provided through the Northeast For more information or to register for programs, go online
ted. Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), the Ohio De- at LorainPublicLibrary.org or call the North Ridgeville Library
partment of Transportation (ODOT) and the City of North Rid- at (440) 327-8326. The North Ridgeville Library is located at
Arts Council meets geville. For additional details, please contact the Of?ce of the 35700 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville.
Lorain County Engineer at (440) 329-5586.
The North Ridgeville Arts Council will meet on Monday. Free program for
Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library, 35700 Bain- North Ridgeville Library Septic Tank owners
bridge Rd. Refreshments will be served.
Lego® Math Madness - One night adds up to a lot of fun on Ohio State University Extension is offering a free educa-
The speaker for this meeting will be Charlotte Yetman, Bald- Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6:45 p.m. Bring kindergarteners through tional session to provide current or future homeowners living on
win Wallace Professor in the Theatre Department and costume ?fth-graders to LEGO® Math Madness where they’ll learn how properties with septic system information to maintain a healthy
designer for The Great Lakes Theatre Festival. She will be pre- to use LEGO®s to play math games, solve math problems and system. Dr. Karen Mancl from The Ohio State University will
senting a program on the costumes for the upcoming production, build math graphs. Pre-registration is required. be presenting on how septic and mound systems work, why
“Secret Garden” at the Hanna Theatre, to begin on Sept. 25, and problems occur and preventative maintenance and care to help
how they evolve into the ?nished products through her and her Tech Help - A Tech Help session is being offered on Wednes- avoid costly problems down the road. Medina County Health
staff’s expertise. day, Sept. 30, between 1 and 3 p.m. Stop in during the program Department representatives also will be on hand to answer ques-
to work one-one-one with a skilled staff member. Any technol- tions and offer other resources that can help homeowners make
The public is invited. Come hear this most interesting speak- ogy-related problem is welcome - from computers and tablets to decisions regarding wastewater management on their property.
er. For more information please contact Betty Lou at (440) 327- the Internet and email. Pre-registration is required. Dr. Mancl is Ohio State’s specialist in wastewater management
0422. and treatment.
Browser’s® Reading Buddies - Browser’s® Reading Bud-
Senior Center Cookbooks dies is a relaxed, dog-friendly program. Children in ?rst through The program is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, from
?fth grade are invited to sign up for a 15-minute session on Sat- 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the A.I. Root Candle Company Community
The North Ridgeville Of?ce for Older Adults is selling the urday, Oct. 3 between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Canines that have Room, located at 623 West Liberty St., in Medina. Doors will
“Our Family Tree!” cookbook to raise funds for the Senior Cen- been certi?ed through Therapy Dog International will be at the open at 6 p.m.
ter. The cookbooks are now available and sell for $15. library, eager to hear great kids read exciting stories to them.
Come check it out! Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is requested. The program is free to the pub-
“Our Family Tree” cookbook has over 200 recipes that were lic, but an RSVP is requested by calling (330) 725-4911, exten-
collected by the senior community. These will make great gifts Music In The Movies - Learn how music is integrated into sion 106 or emailing [email protected]. Registration dead-
for the Holiday’s, birthday’s, weddings, or even just to have one movies. Join Dr. Joel Keller of North Ridgeville for a literally, line is October 5, or until class is full.
for you! The Senior Center is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 great-sounding program on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. Adults and
a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for individuals to stop by and pick up copies teens will enjoy a historical look at the use of music in silent
of the “Our Family Tree” cookbook. ?lms, talkies and commercial movies, including watching scenes
from a number of movies.

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Throw a Hauntingly Good Different Ways to use a Pumpkin

Halloween Party Few items signal the fall kin also can be used to reju- veloping sweet, fermented
harvest season more than venate dry or tired skin from beverages, which tend to
Halloween is a special ghoulish to be fun. Try a rées. Candy is a pivotal the bright, orange pumpkins cold weather. be especially popular in the
day that delights children glittery gala masquerade component of Halloween that dot ?elds and liven up fall.
of all ages and helps adults party or decorate exclu- and you can play off that displays outside of homes Honey, pumpkin and yo-
feel like kids at heart. Few sively in orange and black. theme at your party. Set and businesses. Come fall, gurt can be mixed together The “guts” of the pumpkin
people want the fun to end Classically eerie parties up a candy bar full of ap- many pumpkins are turned and used to condition hair. can be simmered along with
once trick-or-treating is may feature ravens and propriately hued candies into grinning jack-o-lanterns Let the mixture sit for 15 to aromatics and other vegeta-
over. By throwing a Hal- crows, or they can be sub- of all shapes and sizes. just in time for Halloween. 20 minutes, and then wash bles to create a vegetable
loween party, revelers can tlely spooky with red can- Put them on display in But there are many other it out and shampoo. stock perfect for soups and
continue celebrating well dles and heavy curtains. clear glass or plastic can- uses for pumpkins as well. broths.
into the evening. isters so they add to your Foods and beverages
Many people can’t wait Halloween décor. Pumpkins are believed Pumpkin purée is the ba- Decorations
When hosting a Hallow- to dress up for a Hallow- to have originated in North Pumpkins can also add to
Some people like to get America. Early Native Amer- sis for many tasty, pumpkin- one’s home décor during the
een party, it helps to deter- een party, even creative with Halloween icans relied on pumpkins as infused treats. Purée can be fall. Pumpkins can be carved
mine who will be in atten- picking out cuisine, crafting foods a source of food that helped used in pies, cakes, muf?ns, for Halloween displays, hol-
dance before making any their costumes into items that may look them survive long winters. breads, and many additional lowed-out to hold tealights
plans. Parties that include months in ad- like parts of the body or Pumpkins could be roasted, foods. Pumpkin purée also or simply left on tables
children should be PG in vance. Still, other symbols of the holi- baked, boiled, and dried, may be found in certain bev- and used as centerpieces.
nature, and hosts should not everyone day. Cookie cutters can and they were eaten and erages, such as smoothies Larger pumpkins may be
?nd the right balance be- feels comfort- turn sandwiches, des- used as medicine. Pump- and shakes. A bit of spiced used as natural ?ower pots
tween scary and fun. While able donning serts, biscuits, and many kin blossoms were added purée may appear as ?avor- for mums or other seasonal
you want to have a certain a costume. To other foods into different to stews. The shells of the ing in teas and coffees. ?oral displays. As the Native
measure of the maca- welcome all shapes. However, foods pumpkins could be dried Americans once did, pump-
bre, make sure you don’t guests, don’t also can be made a tad and used as eating and Roasted pumpkin seeds kins can be hollowed-out
send young guests home make costumes mandato- more spooky simply by storage vessels. make a healthy and used as bowls to serve
with nightmares. Reserve ry. One way around this is renaming them or pre- treat. Food- favorite soups and dips.
gruesome decorations to set up a Halloween Dis- senting them in interesting While pumpkins may ies sug- Use a hollowed, small
and details for adult-only guise Table full of accesso- containers. Why not serve now be symbolic of gest pumpkin as a natural aro-
parties. ries that anyone can bor- punch out of a ?sh aquari- Halloween, the fol- us- matic candle holder. Cut
row and use to alter their um? Other beverages can lowing are a hand- ing holes in the sides to vent the
Halloween parties do appearance. Goofy glass- be housed in jugs or old ful of additional the exhaust. Rub aromatic spic-
not necessarily need to be es, strange hats, adhesive bottles and labeled “po- ways this versatile es, such as cloves, nutmeg,
mustaches, or masks can tions.” Use laboratory in- fruit can be put to seeds allspice, cinnamon, and va-
be fun. If someone didn’t struments, such as petri use. from “sugar nilla bean, on the inside of
feel comfortable dressing dishes, vials and beakers, pumpkins” or the pumpkin. Insert a bees-
in full costume, he or she to serve snacks. Beauty regimen the ones best for mak- wax candle in the bottom of
may be more apt to pop Pumpkins contain a num- ing pies. Boil the seeds for a the pumpkin and let it send
in a set of plastic fangs or A Halloween party few minutes before draining. inviting aromas into the air.
put on a spinning bow tie. makes for a fun night, and ber of essential vitamins Spray a baking sheet with
Food is an integral part there is no limit to what and minerals that can help non-stick spray and put the Pumpkins are a versatile
of any party and can en- hosts can do when plan- replenish the skin. Pumpkin seeds in a single layer. Bake fruit that can serve many
hance Halloween soi- ning their scary soirées. purée can be mixed with at 400 F for 20 minutes. Al- purposes beyond just jack-
honey, aloe vera gel, olive low to cool and serve. o-lanterns and pies.
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Earth-Friendly Tips for Autumn cREATIVE WAYS TO RECYCLE LEAVES

Autumn is upon us, and Leaves also can be used trapped against your body Leaves cascading down the scarecrow for vi- machine or by sealing them
with the change of seasons in annual ?ower and veg- and keep you cozier, reduc- from trees indicate the ar- sual effect. Tie off with between heated sheets of
comes the fall to-do list that etable gardens to improve ing your reliance on HVAC rival of autumn. However, twine and display your waxed paper. Cut out the
must be completed before the soil. Mulch made from systems to stay warm. colorful and awe-inspiring scarecrow. leaf shapes and use for
the arrival of winter weather. shredded leaves can be autumn leaves can be a hanging window decora-
Many outdoor jobs are best placed on the soil around Home repairs hazard if left to lie on the · Bedding: Chicken tions.
completed before tempera- trees and shrubs. This helps Check the roof for any ground too long. owners can use fallen
tures drop, while others can to reduce weed problems leaves as bedding in · Recreation: Leaves have
be tackled indoors to help and protects root systems missing shingles. In addi- Fallen leaves form a their chicken coops. long been favorite toys for
save energy and prepare for from harsh temperature tion, look for spots where dense insulator to protect Dry leaves also may children, who eagerly await
increased time spent inside ?uctuations. animals or insects may be trees’ roots and prevent create more comfort- jumping into large piles
the home. able to gain entry into your competing plants from grow- able and drier condi- of fallen leaves. Fill paper
Clothing donations home. Seal these areas and ing. Decomposing leaves tions for goats and bags with leaves and draw a
Outdoor cleanup It’s time to pack away sum- repair any leaks. This will also provide nutrients for the other livestock. Goats target on the front. Let kids
Autumn means leaves make your home more ef- tree. But wet leaves can be may look to recently fallen test their skill aiming for the
mer clothing and once again ?cient later on when winter a safety hazard and leaves leaves as a nutritious food targets. Children can cam-
are falling from trees and ?ll closets and drawers with hits its stride. left on the lawn through the source. Gather the leaves ou?age their clothing with
littering landscapes. Clean- sweaters and jeans. Before winter can pose a threat to and let the goats munch leaves and masking tape
ing up leaves can be a time- packing away your Remove window air condi- the grass. These are just a before you further rake and and have a more intense
consuming task, but it’s nec- tioners for the winter. If they couple of reasons why so compost the leaves. session of “hide and seek.”
essary to promote the summer wardrobe, conduct much effort is placed on leaf
health of lawns and an inventory to determine if can’t be removed, seal clean-up in the fall. The fol- · Decorations: Natural
other plants. Grass there are any items you no them with caulking or lowing are some creative leaves can be used as dec-
that is completely longer use. Donate these tape and cover ways to recycle leaves that orations both inside and out-
matted down with items or use them as rags them with an fall from your trees in the side a home. String freshly
leaves can be- when cleaning. airtight, insu- weeks to come. fallen leaves together and
come starved lated jacket. wrap them around a grape-
for light and Keep some short-sleeved If you have · Mulch: Shredded leaves vine wreath for a rustic door
moisture, shirts accessible so you can forced-air can make for a great decoration. Leaves can be
and lawns may layer them under sweat- systems, amendment to fertilizer for placed in clear vases and
even rot when shirts and sweaters. The move fur- garden beds and even the put on display for a cheap
forced to spend winter heat from layering will be niture away lawn. Leaves lying on the way to showcase some au-
beneath fallen leaves. from the vents grass can be mulched into tumn color. Preserve favor-
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Trick-or-Treat Safely Early Fall Color Tips on shopping for
Could Be Sign of Tree
of automobile traf?c. new appliances
· Walk, don’t run. Trick-or- Distress As the weather turns cooler, outdoor improvements become
As thousands of children less practical. Homeowners’ thoughts may turn to projects they
prepare to embark on their treaters should stick to side- In many parts of North America, people will soon enjoy can tackle inside of the home. Now may be the time to con-
trick-or-treating jaunts in walks and only cross the one of nature’s ?nest shows - fall foliage. Color-changing sider the purchase of new appliances that can be the ?nishing
neighborhoods near and far, street at intersection cross- leaves make for a beautiful display, but early changes in touches to renovated spaces.
it is best to once again re- walks. Make sure kids know leaf-color can be a sign that your tree is stressed and vul-
visit safety tips that can help to avoid darting out between nerable to insect and disease attack. Fall is prime time to purchase new large appliances. Manu-
ensure this Halloween is en- cars or cutting across lawns facturers typically unveil their latest models during September
joyable and injury-free. and driveways. When dark- If the leaves on your trees are changing color sooner and October. At this point, prices on older models will be re-
ness sets in, fast-moving than similar trees in the area, consult a professional arbor- duced to make room for new ones. By the end of the year,
· Visibility: Visibility is key children can be dif?cult to ist, who can identify any problems and offer possible solu- any older models that have not yet been cleared out will be
when donning a Halloween see. tions. discounted further. Even though the end-of-the year deals will
costume. Children should be be better, the selection may be limited the longer you wait.
dressed in highly visible cos- · Visit only lit houses. “Premature color change can be an indication that a tree
tumes so drivers can eas- Residents who don’t want to isn’t vigorous enough to withstand insects and disease or- It is best never to wait until an appliance is on its last leg for
ily see them. Parents and answer the door will typically ganisms that may attack it, not to mention the usual chang- repair or replacement. Then consumers do not have the luxury
chaperones also should be leave their homes’ exterior es that occur when the weather turns cold,” says Tchukki to price shop nor ?nd items that include the features they desire
dressed in bright colors. Re- lights off. Only visit homes Andersen, BCMA, CTSP* and staff arborist with the Tree most. Here are some other buying tips.
?ective tape and ?ashlights that are decorated, bright Care Industry Association. “Occasionally, only one or two Research
also make pedestrians more and welcoming to trick-or- limbs of the tree will show premature fall color. This could
visible to oncoming cars. treaters. be a sign of a disease at work, though only the infected Shoppers should begin their research at home before they
limbs are weakened.” even enter a store. Make a list of features you want in the ap-
· Routes: Children and · Go in groups. Children pliance, which helps narrow down the playing ?eld and better
adults should plan their trick- should go out in groups and The more common situation is for the entire tree to exhib- focus your purchasing decisions.
or-treating routes ahead of always be accompanied by it premature fall coloration, a phenomenon usually linked to
time. This way they kids can an adult chaperone. root-related stress. “Trees respond to these stresses by try- Once you have a list handy, speak with friends or family
be found quickly if they are ing to curtail their above-ground growth,” adds Andersen. members about their experiences with brands and/or retail-
separated from their groups, · Costume safety: Every- ers. Ask about which features they like the most and how often
and parents can choose safe one should wear well-?tted Leaves can be thought of as small factories containing
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have had to call for repairs. If they could do things differently, Heating homes more efficiently this winter
what would those things be?
Know your space With colder weather right around the corner, many hom- kitchen and the rest of the house. Note, it is not safe to heat a
eowners are once again giving thought to their home heat- home with the oven, and the oven should be turned off before
Perhaps you are familiar with the adage to measure twice ing needs and if it is possible to heat their homes more ef- opening the door.
and cut once. The same can be said for measuring prior to pur- ?ciently.
chasing an appliance. Be sure you know the exact measure- · Add a little humidity. Moist air tends to hold heat better.
ments of the space that will house the new appliance. Take into The United States Department of Energy reports that more Add some humidity to dry indoor air, particularly if the relative
consideration the clearance needed to open doors, such as than half of the energy used in a typical home goes toward humidity of the home as measured with a hygrometer is be-
with a refrigerator or front-loading washing machine. It can be low 25 percent. Houseplants and home aquariums can add
a waste of time and money to have an appliance delivered only heating and cooling some warm moisture to the air and reduce reliance on heat.
to ?nd it doesn’t ?t at the time of installation. costs. With energy costs
Energy savings continually on the rise, · Limit use of exhaust fans. After showering or cooking,
many homeowners keep the exhaust fan on for as little time as possible so that
Consider appliances that reduce energy usage. Energy want to make the most warm air is not drawn out of the home.
Star® appliances are produced in adherence to international of their heating systems
standards for energy ef?ciency. The program was started more and use the heat in the Heating a home ef?ciently means reducing drafts, pro-
than 20 years ago by the EPA and the Department of Energy. most ef?cient manner gramming the thermostat and making the most of other ways
Since then, other countries have adopted the program. Appli- possible. to warm up.
ances that feature the Energy Star® logo use 20 to 30 percent
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seeks loving home
Donate blood to support
organ transplant patients

Eaton Township Kylie Gizmo During Liver Awareness Month this October, the American
Fire & Rescue Chicken BBQ Red Cross encourages the community to give blood and plate-
Gizmo is a handsome 6- year-old that lost his home when his lets to support liver transplant patients and others needing blood
This year, Eaton Township Fire & Rescue will be resum- people got a divorce. He’s been waiting 6 months for a stable products.
ing thier annual chicken BBQ, but there are some key differ- home. Please come in and see his unique tail! Kylie’s a gorgeous
ences that you need to know about ahead of time. 2-year-old that wasn’t allowed to move to a new home with her Liver transplants are the second most common type of trans-
former family. This super friendly girl now needs a new home plant with more than 6,000 performed in the U.S. each year, ac-
First of all, it will not be at the station this year; instead it and someone to cuddle with on chilly nights. You’d be lucky cording to the American Liver Foundation. Liver transplant pa-
will be located at FOP Hall #54, located at 36854 Royalton to adopt Kylie! If you would like to give Gizmo and/or Kylie a tients may require in excess of 30 pints of blood during surgery.
Rd., in Grafton. They are looking to add things to the event loving, forever home, please call the Friendship Animal Protec-
so that it is not just a chicken dinner, but also a fun atmo- tive League at (440) 322-4321. (www.FriendshipAPL.org) For one blood donor, the need for blood hits close to home.
sphere where you can have a good time. You will notice that Her mother received a liver transplant and needed more than 70
dine-in prices are $15 this year and that is for the dinner The shelter is located at 8303 Murray Ridge Road, in Elyria. blood products during the surgery. Volunteer donors like her are
and beer. Dinner includes 1/2 chicken, potatoe salad, green Their hours are from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Friday & the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions during
beans, a dinner roll, salad and ice cream for dessert. They Saturday; from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday & Thursday; and transplants and other surgeries. Donors with all blood types are
will also be raf?ing off door prizes and a gun, and will have from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Adoption fees are $10 for needed, and especially those with types O negative, A negative,
raf?e games and a 50/50 going on. Pre-sale raf?e tickets are 1 year and older and $40 for less than 1 year old. All cats have B negative and AB blood.
being sold. At the end of the night, they will be raf?ing off been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and have test-
a TV and a pistol. ed negative for FeLV. Friendship APL is a private, non-pro?t To make an appointment to donate blood, eligible donors are
humane society. They depend on the generosity and ?nancial encouraged to download the new Red Cross Blood Donor App
The event is on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2-7 p.m. They are support of the public to serve the people and animals of Lorain from app stores or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to receive a down-
looking forward to seeing everyone there. Thank you for County. load link, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-
your continued support. 800-733-2767).
RLCWA receives
Rising trends in traffic deaths Auditor of State Award Upcoming blood donation opportunity:
Lorain/Oberlin - October 1, from 2-8 p.m., at Oberlin Col-
The Lorain County Fatality Review Committee meets quar- A recent ?nancial audit of •The entity’s management lege Recreation Center, locatecd at 200 Woodland St., in Ober-
terly to review fatal crashes to identify trends and possible inter- Rural Lorain County Water letter contains no comments lin.
ventions. In 2014, 10 people died on Lorain County roadways; as Authority (RLCWA) by the related to:
of September 3, 2015, 23 people have been killed. On September Auditor of State’s Of?ce has Medina County Park District
2, the committee met to review eight fatal crashes that occurred returned a clean audit report. °Ethics referrals
in Lorain County between May 16 and July 28, 2015. RLCWA’s excellent record °Questioned costs less than Sunday, October 25:
keeping has earned it the Au- $10,000 Photographers of the Parks Club Meeting - Wolf Creek
The review of these fatal crashes revealed the following: ditor of State Award. °Lack of timely report sub- Environmental Center - 3-5 p.m. This is a great opportunity for
•Alcohol and/or Drugs was con?rmed in seven of the crash- mission nature photo enthusiasts to share knowledge with like-minded
es “Rural Lorain County °Reconciliation folks, gain special access to programs and events related to pho-
• No seat belts used in ?ve crashes Water Authority is one of the °Failure to obtain a timely tography and support the park district. Both beginner and ad-
• One motorcyclist with no helmet was killed in one of the largest rural water systems in Single Audit vanced photographers are invited to participate. The club will
crashes Ohio. Thier 21,700 customer °Findings for recovery less emphasize, but not be limited to, nature photography. No regis-
For information on seat belt use, impaired driving and mo- in 7 different counties can than $100 tration required. For more information, please contact Shelley at
torcycle safety, visit LorainCountyHealth.com, follow them on take pride in our commitment °Public meeting or public 330.239.4814 or [email protected]. Ages 16 to adult. No
Twitter @LorainCoHealth, or like the Lorain County General to accuntability,” said RL- records. registration required. Free.
Health District on Facebook. CWA General Manager, Tim Saturday, October 31:
Mahoney. Treats on the Trail - Susan Hambley Nature Center - 1-3 p.m.
For trick-or-treaters of all ages. Join them to read a festive story,
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Little Library Ribbon Cutting

Lions Club hosts
Veterans Affairs speaker

At the next Lions Club meeting on September 22, they will be
hosting Tricia McKinnon, Outreach Coordinator & Special Proj-
ects, Ohio Veterans Home. This meeting will take place at Lions
Park, located at 240 Glendale St., in LaGrange. Social time will
be at 6:30 p.m. and there will be a pot luck dinner & meeting at 7
p.m. They are extending an invitation to any interested veterans
and non-veterans to attend this meeting. If you are interested in
attending and joining them for a meal, please call in reservations
to Ann at (440) 315-4278.

Friends of the Library fund-raiser

The Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Community Library (L-R) Standing: Pauline Chaf?ns, Jane Fitzhugh, Dave French, Doug Gardener, Cindy Klinect, Marilyn Offenberg, Ken Ni-
are sponsoring a raf?e for a chance to win 4 Browns-Steelers mon, Mary Gress and Ray Dill.Seated: Eileen French, Paula Pietch, Sylvia Hack and Linda Chapin.
Football Game tickets. Seats are located in section #148/row
#33. The winning ticket for the January 3 game will be drawn On September 10, the Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Community Library held a ribbon cutting ceremony
on October 2 during the Keystone High School Homecoming to announce the availability of a new little library located in front of the old ?rehouse on the square.
Football Game. The raf?e tickets are $10 each. For raf?e tickets,
contact Linda at (440) 355-6124. The motto of the Little Library is “Take a book and Leave a book.” The idea is for anyone that would like to take
a book can do so, and if possible, replace it with a donation of a book. The steward of this little library will be the
Lions Club Texas Hold ‘em Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Community Library.

The Lions Club is going to hold a Texas Hold ‘em on Octo- Keystone Student named Did you know?
ber 10, at Lions Park, located at 240 Glendale St., LaGrange. National Merit Semifinalist
Doors open at 12 p.m. for cash games and the Tournament starts Cats and vegetarian di- ent proteins contain different
at 3 p.m. $50 buys 7,500 chips. Early registers receive additional Keystone senior Steven Speck earned the prestigious award ets may not make an ideal levels of amino acids cats
2,500 chips. A $10 add-on at the beginning receives an additional of being named a National Merit Semi?nalist. This distinction match. Cats have a greater need to survive. Taurine is
5,000 chips. No re-buy. There will also be outdoor events with a places Steven in a group of students representing less than 1% of need for protein than their an amino acid found in meat
cupcake game and Texas Hold ‘em stand. They will be serving U.S. high school graduating seniors, or roughly 15,000 of the 1.5 canine counterparts, and and ?sh that cats cannot syn-
pulled pork with a buffet of sides and desserts for $10. Beverages million entrants to the program. while protein can be found thesize, meaning they must
and beer will be sold separately. Please come out for a great time in a vegetarian diet, differ- get it through their diets. If
and support the LaGrange Lions. From its inception in 1955, the mission of the National Merit cats’ diets don’t include suf-
Scholarship Corporation is to recognize and honor the academi- ?cient taurine, the resulting
For early registration or questions, call Jerry at (440) 785- cally talented students of the United States. de?ciency can lead to heart
1996 or Tim at (330) 591-0367. Adults only please. disease and other potentially
To enter the academic competition for recognition and schol- serious health problems.
KHS formal wear sale arships, students must take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT), which Cats also need more protein
serves as an initial screening of approximately 1.5 million en- than dogs, making vegetar-
Keystone High School is having a gently-used formal wear trants each year. Of the 1.5 million, some 50,000 with the high- ian diets for felines an espe-
fund-raiser sale on Sunday, September 20, from 1-3 p.m. at De- est PSAT scores qualify for Recognition in the program. More cially risky proposition and
lia D Blackburn Photography, located at 544 North Main St., in than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the approximately 50,000 high one many veterinarians ad-
Lagrange. Dresses are only $10 each. Shoes, purses and men’s scorers receive Letters of Commendation. Roughly 16,000 stu- vise against.
attire will also be sold to bene?t Keystone’s Special Olympics dents, or approximately one-third of the 50,000 high scorers, are
program. Raf?e tickets will also be sold for restaurants and other noti?ed that they have quali?ed as Semi?nalists. JACK MATIA
goodies. HONDA
Ellen and Sam Speck, Steven’s parents, commented on his
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and Congratulations Steven on this outstanding accomplishment!

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Seniors - $25 - 18 holes w/cart We have had many fundraisers for both our athletic teams
All others - $30 - 18 holes w/cart and extracurricular organizations, as well as outside organiza-
tions. I would like to recognize our KHS football team for their
CALL the PRO SHOP to sponsorship of a donation drive to bene?t Rainbow Babies and
book your tee times Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. In recognition of Childhood
before they are gone! Cancer Awareness month, they solicited new toys to be donated
to the hospital for children preparing for a procedure.
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In upcoming fund-raisers, please support the Elementary
School’s PTA by attending their Harlem Wizards showcase, a
professional entertainment basketball team, on October 7, at 7
p.m. in the Keystone High School Gymnasium. Keystone play-
ers will be competing against the Wizards! Pre-sale tickets are
only $12. Tickets at the door are $15. Go to their website, http://
www.keystonelocalschools.org/keystone-elementary/kes-pta to
order tickets and purchase a T-shirt celebrating the event.

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Page 18, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, September 21, 2015 The women’s tennis team added a win to their record this To us, this is a simple concept. A campus that is healthier both
week by defeating North Ridgeville, bringing their record to 3- physically and mentally is a better learning environment and just
READ BETWEEN THE WINES 10 over overall and 2-7 in conference play. a nicer place to spend time. We are so appreciative of our Lorain
Come join the Friends of the Grafton-Midview Library for an County partners who are helping us bring Midview closer to this
evening of food, wine, and friendship at their Read between the Tailgate Fund-raiser reality.
Wines event on Thursday, October 1, from 7-10 p.m. Advanced
tickets are $35 and went on sale September 15. Tickets at the Middie fans, it’s almost time for the annual Homecoming Have a great week!
door are $40. For more details, please call the Library at (440) Tailgate Party sponsored by the Midview Soccer Boosters. The Mr. Scott Goggin, Superintendent, Midview Local Schools,
926-3317. event will run from 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening, October 2, in [email protected]
the high school APR. Dinner includes a pulled pork sandwich
VFW FISH FRY or chicken breast sandwich, a side, chips, dessert and beverage. New Playground
The Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W Post #3341 in Grafton will be Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for children. There will be a
having a ?sh fry fund-raiser on Friday, October 2, from 5-7 p.m. raf?e and door prizes at the event. Dinner tickets and raf?e tick- St. Jude primary students enjoyed their recess watching the
The event is open to the public. All are invited to come and enjoy ets are available from any high school soccer player or by call- new playground equipment being installed.
Lake Erie perch in the hall on Huron Street. Carry-out orders are ing Cindy at 440-610-1778, Jennifer at 440-225-6852 or Teri at
available by calling the Post at (440) 926-3341 after 4 p.m. 440-537-4206. The youngest students at St. Jude School now have
a playground that is just their size. Using funds gained
PET BLESSING Reverse Raffle/Steak Fry from a Night at the Races event, playground equipment
Those who would like to have their pets blessed should bring for preschool-age students was recently purchased and
them to the fountain area in front of Our Lady Queen of Peace on Rescue K911 is having a Reverse Raf?e & Steak Fry fund- installed. Students’ families helped with prepping the
Monday evening, October 5, at 6 p.m. Any and all pets are wel- raiser on Saturday, October 17, at 6 p.m. The event is at Grafton area for the playground, installing the playground, and
come. Please have pets on leashes or in carriers for their safety VFW Post #3341, located at 783 Huron Street, in Grafton. Tick- spreading the mulch.
and the safety of the other animals. ets are $50 per person and only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets
are available by calling (440) 666-0749 or through paypal: our- Special Day at
LIBRARY CARDS [email protected]. St. Mary School
September is library card sign up month and the Grafton-
Midview Library is offering incentives to sign up for a new ac- Steak dinner includes salad, baked potato, vegetabla, roll, The students at St. Mary School began Friday, September 11,
count library card. Adults who sign up in September will be dessert and 2 drink tickets. Grand prize is $1,000. Side Boards with a special prayer service ceremony at the ?ag pole. The stu-
entered into a drawing for a FitBit. Children who sign up for a and a 50/50 raf?e will also be held. All money raised goes to the dents prayed for the victims and their families, recited the Pledge
new library card will be entered into a drawing for a Five Be- rehoming of bully breed dogs in need. of Allegiance and lowered the ?ag to half mast. Later in the af-
low gift card. For more information, stop by or call the library at ternoon, screams of delight were heard in the parish hall as the
(440) 926-3317. Midview Schools students enjoyed a Grandparent Celebration.Grandparents and
Superintendent Scott Goggin grandchildren alike enjoyed several activities together, including
Following Midview Fall Sports games of Bingo. Both generations were having a wonderful time
Planning a Field Day months in advance for over 1,000 stu- sharing quality time with each other.
The ladies’soccer team has added two more wins to their 2015 dents in Northeast Ohio can be a gamble. Boy did we get lucky!
season record, now 5-1-1, with wins over Berea Midpark and We had a gorgeous day and the event could not have gone Friends of the Grafton-Midview
Painesville Riverside. The ladies beat conference rivals Berea smoother. We saw kids learning about healthy choices with food Public Library present:
Midpark by the score of 2-1, and Riverside by 5-1. Their sched- and proper ways to exercise while having fun with their class-
ule can be found on the Midview website, www.midviewk12. mates, teachers, and support staff. READ
org; click on Athletics, fall sports, girls’ soccer and schedule.
They can also be followed on Twitter and on Face book. This was quite an event. Our next goal is to build in lasting between the
change to support what this event introduced. Students will be
The Midview men’s soccer team had a rough week with two receiving more fresh fruits and vegetables in their school lunch. WINES
losses. The team lost to Berea-Midpark by a score of 1-8 and We will put them on their tray - parents, please reinforce the im-
Oberlin by a score of 0-1. The team is now 2-4-1. Come cheer portance of eating these healthy choices. Throughout the year, An evening of Fine Wine, Food,
on the team. The schedule can be found on the Midview website your students will see more initiatives that focus not only on Entertainment, Raffles and Silent Auction
as well. physical wellness, but mental wellness as well.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
The volleyball team defeated Lakewood in ?ve sets (25-21, What about the community? Good question, glad you asked. 6:00pm-9:00pm at
25-17, 18-25, 9-25, 15-11) this week to bring their record to 4- This year, Midview plans to utilize grant opportunities to provide
6. free Yoga, Zumba and Resistance Training. On the night of our Grafton-Midview Public Library
Field Day, we invited families to the schools to participate in
The varsity golf team is nearing the end of their season with demonstrations of these events. Speci?cs regarding these events Tickets on Sale Now
one more conference game and three invitational games to play. will be coming soon. Pre-Sale : $35
They have a seasonal record of 6-5 with a 4-4 record in the con-
ference. The Walking Path - We have seen a great deal of people com- At the Door : $40
ing to campus to use the path. That is fantastic! Please come and Tickets available
HELP WANTED use it. We have been asked about mile-markers and path dis-
tance. We are working on an additional grant to implement the by calling
Electrical Department Groundman next phase of the path. In this phase we will look to add hydration 440-926-3317
stations, a bench, outdoor garbage cans and dog curbing stations.
An entry level position within the Electric Service Depart- Our goal is to either utilize the posts for the garbage cans or dog Proceeds from the event enable the Friends to provide
ment for the Village of Grafton. Working at the direction of curbing stations to add mile markers for those who use the path. support to the Grafton-Midview Public Library.
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The memorial service for Pat Harrison will be Sept. 26, at The next history session of the Belden Historical Society will Minecraft Mania - Saturday, September 26, 1-4 p.m. Play
noon, at the Belden Cemetery on Route 303. The time was left be on September 23, at 7 p.m. Help is needed to organize and Minecraft with fellow enthusiasts in multiple formats – pocket
out on last weeks annoucement. clean up books for their book sale on October 10. They have edition, online, PS3, and Xbox 360. Take a break in the action
cleaned out some nooks of books to make room for artifacts and and create your favorite characters, creatures, and weapons with
Law Road Open need your help. Any one will be more than welcome, whether perler beads. Players of all experience levels may attend.
interested in historical books or not. Come take a look at their
The Law Road culvert project has been completed. Heavy books - math, history, novels - they have all kinds. National Alpaca Farm Days Open
rains in June brought a drainage pipe through the roadway, clos- House at Our Little World Alpacas
ing the road to traf?c. The work has been completed and the road They meet at the museum, located on the corner of Rts. 303
is now open. There have been telephone problems due to the and 83, right next to Veterans Park. When: Saturday & Sunday September 26 & 27. Times:
construction. Repairs will be made to bring back phone service Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to
asap. Grafton-Midview Library 4 p.m. Our Little World Alpacas is located at 16800 Cooley
Rd., in Grafton. Come and join us for a day on the farm! See
Blessing of the Animals The Grafton-Midview Library is always working to sponsor the moms and babies run and play, touch and feel their in-
quality programs. For accurate planning, please be advised most credibly soft ?eece, learn everything about them from their
You don’t want to miss this—nor does your dog, goat or pet library programs require registration. To register, call (440) 926- curious temperament to what we do with the ?eece. Before
pig! On Sunday, October 4, we are going to hold a “Blessing 3317, or visit the library at 983 Main Street in Grafton, or visit you leave, visit our new Alpaca Farm Store! Can’t make the
of the Animals” liturgy during an outdoor 10:30 a.m. service at their website at www.gmplibrary.org. event? Visit our website for other events & open houses we
Belden. Our animals mean so much to us and they truly are a will be hosting.
gift from God. We’ll use this time to praise the Lord and give Now Open Sundays - The library is now open on Sundays
him thanks for all the loving pets he’s brought into our lives. It from noon-5 p.m. until Memorial Day. www.ourlittleworldalpacas.com or call (440) 477-4300.
will also be a great time for fellowship. Everyone and their pets
are invited. GMPL Book Discussion - Tuesday, September 22, 7 p.m. & FIND US ONLINE AT
Wednesday, September 23, 10 a.m. Each consecutive Tuesday
Grafton Twp. Trustees and Wednesday session discusses the same book. All are wel- Rural-Urban Record PresortStd.
www.graftontownship.org come, you need not have read the book to join the discussion. U.S. Postage
The Grafton Township Trustees held their monthly meeting PAID
on September 8. Several owners of properties were in attendance Doctor Who Night - Wednesday, September 23, 6-8 p.m. Columbia Station, Ohio
to update the trustees on the work being done on the properties. Teens are invited to a night of sci-? fun as we celebrate all things “Your Community Weekly”
The trustees were satis?ed that progress was being made. The Doctor Who. Activities and games include a Doctor Who version Permit #51
Road Department reported that the township is still waiting for of Guess Who, bow tie and Dalek crafts, and a TARDIS photo
the road project work to be started. The contractor has given the booth. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. www.rural-urbanrecord.com BOXHOLDER-ECRWSS
township several delays. The project was due to be done Septem-
ber 1. Vandalism to street signs is continuing. The Mouse with the Musical Ear - Thursday, September 24, VOLUME 53, NO. 51 COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO June 16, 2008
The ?re chief reported 825 tickets have been sold for the old 10-10:30 a.m. Susan Weber will join us from Center for Arts-
grass ?re truck. The drawing will be held on October 18 at the Inspired Learning to share a special, musical story time with our Belden Old Fashion Days Firemen’s Festival New Litter Enforcement
Pancake Breakfast. The cemetery sexton reported one burial and preschool friends! Come hear songs and folk tales about animals. Water Fight Winners
three cremations for the month. Twenty-?ve headstones were Sign up today! This year’s annual Old and old-time kid’s games Program For Lorain County
straightened at Nesbett Cemetery. The Striker lift cots have been Fashion Days will be held can be enjoyed. On Sun- Water ?ght Champions from Grafton Township L-R: Penny
ordered. The cost of two units was $83,428, of which $66,625 Craft & Chat - Jewelry with a Western Flair - Thursday, Sep- on Saturday, June 21 day at 1 p.m., you can bring Palmer, Mike Palmer and Andy Weigel. Sheriff Stammitti and the Lorain County Sheriff’s Of?ce
was received from grants, making the purchase affordable for the tember 24, 6-8 p.m. September Craft & Chat will have wild-west and Sunday, June 22 your old/antique items to are happy to announce the beginning of a Litter Enforce-
township. The cots are expected to arrive in November. ?air. Participants wishing to learn can create a leather bracelet to from 10 a.m. to 4 the hall, where Joan Unger The Grafton Firemen’s Festival once again featured water ment Program in Lorain County which will be overseen by
The trustees are still looking for a web master. Insurance wear. Those wishing to create the bracelet will be responsible for p.m. at the Graf- of the Cat’s Meow antique ?ghts by teams from area ?re departments. Congratulations the Corrections Division.
inspections noted the township must have on ?le proof of in- picking up their own supplies. For a supply list, call or stop by ton Township to the team from Grafton Township, this year’s winner.
surance from those using personal vehicles in the service of the the library or email Tami at [email protected]. Fire Hall. store in North The Litter Program is being made available to the Lorain
township. Ridgeville will Patriotic Concert and Elyria Municipal Courts as they will utilize individu-
The next meeting is scheduled for October 13 at 7 p.m. in the Apple Cidering - Saturday, September 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The event offer opinions als who have been given community service hours by the
township hall. Bring the Farm To You visits us to provide a hands-on program features not only about the his- courts. These individuals will contact the Sheriff’s Of?ce
on how to make apple cider! You won’t want to miss this juicy a Craft Show, tory and value as to their availability and then will be scheduled to do litter
opportunity to try fresh-made cider. You’ll go bananas over this Flea Mar- of your items. pick up on pre-designated roads in the county. A Correction
Apple Cidering program! All ages can register today. ket and good To register for Of?cer will be assigned to oversee the community service
food, but also workers while out on the roadways.
some old-time blacksmith- an indoor or out-
ing demonstrations, engines door table, contact Bob Lorain County Commissioners Betty Blair, Ted Kalo and
and a look at our One-Room Flickinger at 440-926-2680. Lori Kokoski approved funding from the Lorain County
School, Museum and Veter- Tables are $7.50 for one day Solid Waste program to purchase equipment to be utilized
an’s Memorial Park. or $10 for two days. for this program. Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney has
The event is the main also given assistance to this program.
From 10 a.m. to noon fund-raiser for the Belden
each day, you can take a Historical Society. Proceeds The Litter Program is currently scheduled for twice a
tour of the Museum and are used for maintaining our week and can be expanded as the need arises. In the future,
One-Room School. On Sat- historic buildings and pre- this program will be offered to all Municipal Courts as well
urday at noon, face painting serving our local history. as the Lorain County Courts.

Arts & Author’s Fest For more information on this program, you can contact
Director of Corrections, James Drozdowski at 440-329-
Come to the Fine Arts and Author’s Fest at the Co- 3767 or Sergeant Timothy Allsop at 440-329-3748.
lumbia Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June
Pork Roast Dinner Benefit

The Knights of Columbus will ?re up the grills on Sat-

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SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM

Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton

The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
drivers. To become a driver, contact Robin @ 353-0829.
If there is ever a snow day for Keystone or Midview,
ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE CANCELED.

These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.

9/21 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free
donuts and coffee for participants.
9/22 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being instructed
by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit and juice for
participants.
9/25 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and snacks
for participants.
9/28 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with
free donuts and coffee for participants.
9/29 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training
with fruit and juice for participants.
10/01 at 2:00 pm Sign up for Senior
Dinner to be held 10/8/2015 at 5:30pm.
Two names per phone call only.
10/02 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with
pop and snacks for participants.

• If you have questions on these programs, please contact
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.

• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
Manager for additional information.

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recipient
2015 Chevy Sonic 2015 Chevy Malibu LT Dumpster day notice
Congratulations to the re-
Auto, A/C #15189 #15181 Residents of the unincorporated areas of Wellington Town- cipients of the 2015 Beriswill
ship should note that the quarterly dumpster will be available Insurance Agency Scholar-
$18,470 $25,985 Sept. 26 at 105 Maple St., in Wellington, during the hours of 7 ship. We are pleased to have
Savings $2,000 Savings $3,000 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tires will not be accepted in this dumpster. For any awarded $500 scholarships to
questions, call (440) 647-2219. the following recipients:
$16,470 $22,985
Special Trustees meeting Drew Hartley a graduate
2015 Chevy Equinox LT 2015 Chevy Impala 2LT of Keystone High School and
A Special Meeting of the Wellington Township Trustees will planning to attend The Ohio
Wi-Fi, Power Seat Suede interior, heated be held on Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. at the new Township Facility, 105 State University Agricultural
#T15144 seats #15169 Maple Street, in Wellington. This meeting is to review and ap- Technical Institute to study
prove the new contract for the County Health Insurance pro- Agricultural Commerce. He
$28,225 $33,990 gram. is the son of Brian and Jenny
Savings $3,500 Savings $3,500 Hartley of Wellington.
WHS Band performance
$24,725 $30,490 Andrea Webb a graduate
The Wellington High School Marching Band will be perform- of Midview High School; she
2015 Chevy Traverse 1LT 2015 Chevy Silverado ing at Wellington Burger King on Tuesday, September 22, from is planning to attend either
5-8 p.m. Burger King will donate 15% of all orders to the band. Cleveland State University or
7-passenger, Captain’s 2500 Reg. Cab, Snow Come on out for some great food and good music! Lorain County Community
chairs #T15148 Plow prep #T15187 College to study International
Herrick Memorial Library Business and Marketing. An-
$36,990 $39,800 drea is the daughter of Ronald
Savings $4,000 Savings $4,250 Herrick Memorial Library in Wellington is beginning a new and Laura Webb of Grafton.
series of storytimes for Fall.
$32,990 $35,550 Madeline Ott, a gradu-
Lapsit Storytime - for ages birth to 2 on Wednesdays at 10:30. ate of Lakeside High School
2015 Chevy Silverado 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel Come for a lively program for babies and their caregivers. A great and planning to attend Lorain
way to introduce your child to stories, songs, rhymes and baby County Community College
1500 Crew Cab, LT, 20” 46MPG highway NEW signing. Registration is requested. studying Business. Madeline
wheels #T15093 #14224 is the daughter of Todd and
Toddler Storytime - for ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. Meets on Mon- Carrie Ott of Vermilion.
$46,285 $26,445 day evenings at 6:30 or Tuesday mornings at 10:30. An active
Savings $5,500 Savings $4,345 storytime for this age group that includes stories, songs, move- To be eligible for the
ment and craft. A great way to introduce literacy activities to Beriswill Insurance Agency
$40,785 $22,100 your young child. Registration is requested. Scholarship the senior must
be entering a business ?eld of
2014 Chevy Impala 2014 Chevy Camaro LT Growing Readers - a program for children ages 3 -5 yrs. study in college. Congratula-
which meets on Thursday evenings at 6:30. A focus on devel- tions from Beriswill Insurance
11K, GM Certi?ed Convertible, GM Certi?ed oping early literacy skills necessary for success in school while to the above students and to all
#8595 #8646 listening to stories, singing and other activities. Registration is graduating seniors. We wish
requested. you the best of luck with your
$23,575 $28,995 future endeavors.
Savings $2,075 Savings $3,495 Storytimes begin on September 21 and end on October 28.
Registration can be done by calling the library at (440) 647- JVS PTA Night at
$21,500 $25,500 2120. the Races

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 2013 Chevy Equinox LTZ Literary Club of Wellington The Lorain County JVS
Parent Teacher Association
Crew Cab, 1-owner, 4x4 AWD, 1-owner, leather The ?rst meeting of the Literary Club of Wellington for the (PTA) is hosting its fourth an-
#T8681 #T8583 2015-16 year will be held at the home of Janice Querin, 402 S. nual Night At The Races event
Main St., in Wellington on Thursday, October 1. on Saturday, September 26,
$24,200 $25,895 at St. Mary Parish Hall, lo-
Savings $400 Savings $900 The book to be reviewed by Marge Mulder will be “When cated at 320 Middle Avenue
Books Went to War,” by Molly Manning. in Elyria.
$23,800 $24,995
If anyone is interested in a monthly gathering to hear wonder- Doors open at 5 p.m., din-
ful book reviews, you can join them by calling Janice Querin at ner will be served at 6 p.m. and
(440) 647-3101. the ?rst race starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 and include
Submitted by secretary Frances Zacharias. food, beverages, desserts and
a fun-?lled evening. Chinese
Oberlin Rotary Prom Night Raf?e tickets will also be
available the night of the event
2012 Chevy Camaro LT 2012 Buick Enclave for many donated gift baskets.

Convertible, AWD, GM Certi?ed Tickets can be purchased
GM Certi?ed #8648 #T8578 through the Lorain County
JVS PTA or email Mike Bran-
$25,895 $25,895 dyberry at mbrandyberry@
Savings $2,395 Savings $2,195 lcjvs.net, Steve Eby at seby@
lcjvs.net or call (440) 774-
$23,500 $23,700 1051, ext. 22467.

RENT ME!

2008 Chevy HHR 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 The Rotary Prom Night If you have any questions Pequea SL 10 Lime Spreader
Auction and Reverse Raf?e about the auction, contact Rex
Panel #T8676 Ext. Cab, 4x4, Vortex fund-raising event will be on Engle at (440) 774-1111 or KRYSTOWSKI
Max, 76K #T8693 Saturday, October 17, at 6 [email protected]. TRACTOR
$6,995 p.m. at the New Russia Town-
$21,595 ship Lodge, located at 46300 WELLINGTON OH 44090
2006 Chevy Uplander Butternut Ridge Road, in (440) 647-2015
2006 GMC Envoy XL Oberlin.
85K, 1-owner Krystowskitractor.com
#T8692 Ext. Cab, 8-passenger, Doors open at 6 p.m. Come
leather #T8644 prepared for food, fun, music CONSTRUCTION ALERT
$7,495 and dance. Prom attire (lace, Pen?eld and LaGrange Townships
$9,750 sequins, chiffon, bow ties,
440-647-5381 cummerbunds, ruf?ed shirts, On behalf of Pen?eld and LaGrange Townships, Lorain
800-322-5381 46767 State Rt. 18 W., pompadours, bouffants, bee- County Engineer Ken Carney announces the closure of
Wellington, OH 44090 hives and bangs) is strongly Webster Road, from Indian Hollow Road to SR 301,
www.brotherschevy.com encouraged. Working up the for the widening of Webster Road and the replacement
courage to ask a special some- of culvert # 0582. The work is being completed by KF
Chevrolet one to be your date? Duo tick- Construction of Clyde, Ohio.
ets are $145. Going stag? Sin-
gle tickets are $75. The ticket Work will begin at 8:00 am on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015.
price includes food, beverage The road is scheduled to reopen at 5:00 pm on Friday,
and a chance to win the $2,000 November 6, 2015, weather permitting.
reverse raf?e. Purchase tickets
online at oberlinrotary.org in Detour signs will be posted. Your cooperation during
the Calendar section, or call construction is greatly appreciated.
Staci at The Oberlin Inn at
(440) 775-1111.

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1934 Chevy 2 door sedan over 1 Million readers for only HALLS FOR RENT Part-time LPN 2nd and 3rd; is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some ad-
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a survey of Lorain County residents as part of a Commu-
MIXED SOIL Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Jason Jakubisin, Owner nity Health Assessment (CHA) process. The Lorain County
MULCH Health Partners are working closely with the Hospital Coun-
All Seasons Roo?ng cil of Northwest Ohio and researchers at the University of To-
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Tear-Offs, Slates, Chimney Mason Lorain County residents ages 19 and older will be randomly
(440) 236-5300 Siding & Gutter Repairs picked to take a survey through the mail. Residents of Lorain
County who are randomly picked should be sure to ?nish and
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MILUM PAINTING 440-748-3259 Casey Williamson This survey, which protects participants’ identities, asks
them to answer questions about general health, different
Interior/Exterior SEPTIC SERVICES health factors and access to health care. Survey answers will
Drywall Install/Repair create a snapshot of Lorain County residents’ health. The re-
Licensed by Board of Health www.rura sults will point out key health issues and help many public
FREE ESTIMATES Cuyahoga, Medina & Lorain Counties and private agencies plan their programming over the next
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• Prompt, Reliable Service Easy to make decisions and help with community health improve-
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sults to see how public health issues have changed in the past
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Health.com.
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CAD Design & Visual Renderings Available 440-926-0057 The Lorain County Health Partners include many public
440-322-0927 and private agencies: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
•New Work •Replacement •Repairs Board of Lorain County, Cleveland Clinic, Elyria City Health
•Sewer & Waterline Excavation & Installation TREE SERVICE District, French Creek YMCA, Lorain County Board of Men-
•Camera Inspections •Abandoned Wells Capped tal Health, Lorain County Children and Families Council,
Jason E. Davis Lorain County Health and Dentistry, Lorain County General
440-327-3433 • www.jakilby.com Health District, Lorain District Municipal Board of Health,
-Complete Crane Service- Lorain County Metro Parks, Lorain County Of?ce on Aging,
State License/Insured • 24/7 Emergency Response Mercy, Public Services Institute at Lorain County Communi-
“No Tree Too Big or Too Small!” ty College, and University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.
440-324-4321 SERVICES:
Tree/Stump Removal For more information, contact the Lorain County Gen-
•Plumbing Repairs Tree Trimming, Firewood eral Health District at (440) 322-6367 or visit LorainCounty-
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•Sewer Excavation Lorain County Fair Board
812 Bond Street, Elyria 44035 Directors elected
30 Years Experience Personal Plumber Service Corp. Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected]
Elections for Lorain County Fair Board Directors were
24 HOUR EMERGENCY $25OFF held on August 24. The Directors who were elected for a 3-
SERVICE Any Service year term ending in 2018 are:

OH LIC #21372 Timothy Buchs of Henrietta, Nicole Claubaugh of Brown-
helm, Daniel Linden of LaGrange, Fred Pitts of Wellington,
Expires 10/31/15. Not valid with any other offer. Tim Sickels of Wellington, Patrick Twining of Rochester and
Marie Waite of Pitts?eld.
www.valurooter.com
The following Director was elected for a 2-year term end-
ing in 2017: Scott Smith of Russia.

If any questions should arise regarding the election pro-
cedure, please contact the Fair Secretary, Charisse Nikel, at
(440) 647-2781.

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