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Medina County Park District preserves land in the Black River Watershed



In early January, Medina County Park District (MCPD) purchased 35.1 acres on Avon
Lake Road (SR 83) in Lodi. The purchase was made possible with a $232,850 grant from
the Ohio Public Works Commission’s Clean Ohio Fund. Less than $30,000 was paid locally
by the park district.
The property will allow MCPD to, one day, provide public access to a 104-acre parcel
that MCPD acquired in 2001. Together, the newly acquired 35.1- and existing 104-acre
parcels will be considered part of Black River Nature Preserve, which includes the Bluebell
Valley and Hidden Hollow Camp areas on Richman Road in Lodi. “This acquisition was
two years in the making, but well worth it,” said Nathan Eppink, Director of the park dis-
trict. “The land makes expansion of Black River Nature Preserve possible and additional
recreational opportunities available in the future.”
There are several significant environmental benefits of preserving this ecologically-rich
land. An assessment by MCPD’s natural resources staff identified numerous aquatic mac-
roinvertebrates and fish species indicative of good habitat in the stream along the western
boundary of the new property, a stretch of the East Fork of the East Branch of the Black
River. The property also includes more than 20 acres of woods that rise some 64 feet above
the water. The mature, forested riparian corridor supports migrating birds that visit the area
in the spring and fall.
There is no timeline for development of the new property, but a concept plan was in-
cluded in MCPD’s Clean Ohio Fund grant application. “Lodi is an area we’re very excited
about,” Eppink said. “We’ve recently made changes at Hidden Hollow Camp to make it
more accessible year-round, and Bluebell Valley will see improvements this year, including
a small picnic shelter and observation platform overlooking the river.”
MCPD’s natural resource staff has already transformed seven acres of farm fields locat-
ed at the back of the new property, seeding it with a mix of native grasses and wildflowers.
MCPD’s natural resources staff identified numerous aquatic macroinvertebrates and fish In addition, to supplement the natural succession taking place, over 500 native tree seed-
species indicative of good habitat in the stream along the western boundary of the new lings were planted, including oak and cherry.
property.

Grafton Township Fire Department Garden Show brings inspiration and promise
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
The 2022 Cleveland
You’re invited to the Grafton Township Fire Department Home & Garden Show
on February 20 for their semi-annual pancake and sausage is a memory now, but the
breakfast. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. lovely garden displays and
They are located at the corner of St. Rt. 303 and St. Rt. 83, creative ideas found there
in Belden. marks winter’s ending and
They have made the decision to stay with drive-through spring’s renewal. If you at-
style for continued safety measures. This is by donation tended the show this year,
only. Each breakfast includes 6 pancakes, 4 sausage links, 2 you may have noted that the
syrup cups, 2 butter cups and utensils. garden displays were at the
Looking forward to seeing everyone! entrance, and though they
were few and on a smaller
Lions Lenten Fish Frys scale, it was enough to bring
inspiration and promise for
The LaGrange Lions will be holding Lenten Fish Frys ev- the upcoming warmer sea-
ery Friday from February 25 - April 15, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. sons.
at Lions Park, located at 240 Glendale St., in LaGrange. The Thinking ahead, remem-
dinners will be drive-through only and cash only. Due to the ber that we have many local
current financial situation nationwide, all dinner prices will vendors and garden centers
see an increase: Full fish - $15, Full shrimp - $15, Full Half you can visit to find not only A water feature will invite wildlife and add beauty and tranquility to any outdoor garden space.
& Half - $15, Half dinners (Fish or Shrimp) - $10, Mac & inspiration, but the tools and are just being started and Stop in and see what is What a great way to beat
Cheese dinner - $8, the non-Lenten meals (hot dog) - $6, supplies you need to create we all know that no planting new and start planning for the winter blues!
extra fish - $3 per piece, extra shrimp - $2 per piece and mac your own special outdoor
& cheese substitution for fries will remain at $2. All dinners displays. Most of them are can be done until the threat your colorful spring and Story and photo by Randi
come with fries, cole slaw, bread & butter. No phone orders open year-round, but this of frost is gone. summer garden today. MacWilliams
accepted. Please join the Lions for a great meal. time of year, new blooms



Community Directory Carlisle 6 Grafton 18 Wellington 14 Profile Page 9
SENIOR LIVING 16-17
Columbia
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Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Nine locals vie for the title of Graduates

Columbia Station Auxiliary #4003, located at 27190 Royal- Miss Greater Cleveland
ton Rd., in Columbia Station, will be hosting a Texas Hold’em The following local col-
Poker Tournament on Saturday, February 26. Poker Fee is $60 lege students graduated from
(payouts based on 70 players). Draft beer and food will be pro- Baldwin Wallace University,
vided. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and the games start promptly in Berea, in December:
at 5 p.m. Contacts to purchase tickets are: Marcia Handley at Luke Broome of North
(440) 263-0846 or David Hammond at (216) 337-3646, or you Ridgeville, a graduate of
can purchase tickets at the Club. Everyone is welcome. North Ridgeville High
Copopa Elementary School, graduated with a
Bachelor of Science in Nurs-
Kindergarten registration ing. Dawn Brown of North
If you have a child that will be 5-years old on or before Ridgeville, a graduate of
August 1, 2022, he or she may attend Kindergarten next fall. Berea-Midpark High School,
Copopa Elementary School is in the process of planning now graduated with a Bachelor of
for the 2022-2023 school year. Please check our kindergarten Arts: Management and Hu-
registration information on our website at www.columbia.k12. man Resource Management.
oh.us, on the Copopa page. If you have any questions, please Olivia Marie Jarrell Ariana Ava Fedyszyn Trisha Feighan Justin Brown of Colum-
call the Copopa office at (440) 236-5020 or our District Regis- bia Station, graduated with a
trar, Mrs. Wenzel, at (440) 236-1236 or email her at wenzell@ Master of Business Adminis-
columbia.k12.oh.us. tration: Management.
Mike Fulkerson of Co-
Scholarship opportunity lumbia Station, a graduate
The Herb Guild Garden Club is offering a one-time schol- of North Ridgeville High
School, graduated magna
arship available to graduating high school seniors, as well as cum laude with a Bachelor of
Lorain County Community College and Cuyahoga Community Science: Computer Science.
College current freshmen or sophomore students. Applicants Hattie Gault of Columbia
must be residents of the State of Ohio and a U.S. citizen (In- Station, a graduate of Colum-
ternational or foreign exchange students are not eligible). Only
students with a proposed academic study in Forestry, Botany, bia High School, graduat-
Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Landscap- ed magna cum laude with a
ing or Culinary Arts are eligible for this scholarship. Deadline Bachelor of Science in Edu-
for applying is April 4. For more information, contact Karol cation: Early Childhood Ed-
Polkinghorn at (440) 554-7755. Oreina Linda Fedyszyn Gabriella Vicente Zoe Napier ucation.
Pamela Madak of North
Ridgeville, a graduate of
Strongsville Sr. High School,
graduated with a Master of
Arts in Education: School
Leadership.
Darrel McCartney of
Wellington, a graduate of
New London High School,
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING graduated with a Master of
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP Business Administration:
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Management.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 Mary Meadows of North
Hope Blasingim Christiana Tolaro Fiona Sullo Ridgeville, a graduate of Pad-
The Columbia Township Board of Zoning Appeals will Nine local women are competing in the 100th celebration of the Miss Greater Cleve- ua Franciscan High School,
graduated with a Master of
meet on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. to hear land Scholarship Program on Saturday, February 12, at 4 p.m. at the Berea-Midpark Business Administration:
Case 2022-01. The public hearing will be at the Columbia High School. Management.
Town Hall, 25496 Royalton Road, Columbia Station, In the Princess Division there are seven local young ladies participating. From Co- Richard Singh of North
Ohio. lumbia Station: Zoe Napier, 13 years old, the daughter of Rebecca Keener; and 5-year- Ridgeville, a graduate of
Case 2022-01: A&A Realty Group, LTD., P.O. Box old Fiona Sullo, daughter of Nicholas Sullo and Cassie Volk. From Grafton: 8-year- Cleveland Central Catholic
570, Columbia Station, Ohio 44028, is requesting a old Oreina Linda Fedyszyn and sister 12-year-old Ariana Ava Fedyszyn, children of High School, graduated with
4,419.3041 sq. ft. variance for a lot split at 23029 Sprague Anthony and Olivia Ziegler-Fedyszyn. From Brunswick: Hope Blasingim, 5-year old a Bachelor of Science: Biol-
Road. The variance is necessary to split Permanent Parcel daughter of Ashley Jirousek & Jaime Blasingim; and 13-year-old Gabriella Vicente, ogy.
12-00-001-000-032 into two parcels. The property is zoned daughter of Joe and Judy Vicente. From Sheffield Village, 13-year-old Christiana Tola- Natalie Sommer of La-
General Business and the Columbia Township Zoning ro, daughter of Joe and Carrie Tolaro. Grange, a graduate of Ol-
Resolution requires each parcel to contain 1 acre. One In the Miss Division, there are seventeen women vying for the title. Two young msted Falls High School,
parcel meets all requirements of the Zoning Resolution graduated summa cum laude
while the other will require the 4,419.3041 sq. ft. variance. women are from local communities: Olivia Marie Jarrell from North Ridgeville and with a Bachelor of Arts: Ac-
The application will be available for examination from Trisha Feighan of Olmsted Falls. The Miss Candidates compete in a private interview,
Monday, February 14, 2022, through Monday, February on-stage question, evening wear, social impact initiative and talent. counting.
Lanie Welker of Columbia
28, 2022, at the Columbia Township Office. The office is The Miss Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program is an official franchise to the Miss Station, a graduate of Colum-
open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Ohio America Program, which continues on to the Miss America Program, the oldest bia High School, graduated
is located in the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton and largest single source of scholarship for women in the United States. Tickets for the with a Bachelor of Arts: Hu-
Road, Columbia Station, Ohio. Please direct questions to February 12 event are $10 and $5 for the souvenir program book. To purchase tickets, man Resource Management.
the Zoning Inspector at 440-236-8802. or have tickets held at the door, contact Charmae Cottom, Director, at (440) 263-9131 Congratulations to all!
Notice given by: Rita J. Plata, Administrative Assistant or [email protected].


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CHS Students of the Month The Road-Service Director reported that all equipment was and faithful performance of duty coverage as required by ORC
up and running. Issue 1 for this year will be the repair of S. 3.081 for the Fiscal Officer, Board of Trustees, Zoning Inspec-
Boone Road. The project should start in early April. The road tor, Service Director and Fire Chief.
crew has been busy plowing the roads during the heavy snows The Trustees voted to approve the final plat for Emerald
and keeping them open for fire and rescue. Woods Subdivision Phase 3. The Trustees voted to approve an
The Fire Chief reported 35 on file, 32 on call and 75 runs expenditure of $3,005.80 for cutting edges for snow plows. The
this year to date. There were 5 mutual aid assists and 4 mu- Trustees voted to approve a 4-year maintenance contract with
tual aid requests. Transport billing for January 2022 brought Stryker for preventative upkeep for 4 years for LUCAS Equip-
in $8,378.80. Rescue 1 is down and in the process of being ment and two Lifepak Units at a cost of $20,016, to be paid in
repaired. Coming up April 29, the Columbia Fire Department 4 annual installments of $5,004.
will be holding a Reverse Raffle at the VFW for a scholarship The Trustees voted to approve an expenditure and purchase
at Tri-C in the name of Brett Wilson, who lost his life on duty. order in the amount of $250,850 for the purchase of a new Res-
More information on this event will be coming. cue Squad.
Rita Plata gave the Cemetery Report: $1,150 was received Committee Reports
for funerals and $3,300 was received for the sale of graves. Mr. Cunningham reported that the Lorain County Township
The Zoning Commission will meet Thursday, March 3, at Association will meet February 17 in Grafton Township.
6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. The Board of Zoning Appeals will Fiscal Officer’s Financial Requests
meet Monday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall to The Trustees voted to approve a purchase order to Cuyahoga
hear Case 2022-01, a request for a 4,419.3041 sq. ft. variance Landmark in the amount of $40,000 for fuel for the Road De-
Alice Salim Sam Sikorski for a lot split. partment, Fire Department and the Park Equipment (mowing).
Seniors Alice Salim and Sam Sikorski have been chosen as Old Business After Community Input, the meeting was adjourned. The
Columbia High School “Students of the Month” for January. The Trustees will discuss zoning permits when Mr. Heideck- next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, February 22, at 7 p.m.
Nominees are chosen based on the following criteria: Maturity, er is able to return. in the Town Hall.
Citizenship, Behavior and Effort. New Business
Alice Salim’s immediate family consists of her father An- The Trustees voted to authorize an employee dishonesty COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
drew Salim, her step-mom Frieda, her brother Andrew and her
step-brother Eli Rodriguez. Her grandparents are Leslie & Al-
bert Salim. Alice has lived in Columbia Station and been a part
of the community her entire life. She has received High Honor
Roll and Honor Roll status throughout her school career. Alice
was a JV and Varsity cheerleader all four years of high school Backyard Staycation Sale!
and enjoys supporting our athletic teams and leading the Raider
fans at games. Outside of school, Alice loves spending time
with friends and family. She also has a part-time job at Subway,
where she has been employed for over a year. After graduation,
she plans to attend Lorain County Community College on the
Trustee Scholarship. Alice has not settled on a major area of
study, although she is considering pursuing a nursing degree.
Sam Sikorski is the son of Paul & Shannon Sikorski and
the brother of Rose, Natalie, Lorelei and Ruby. Sam is a proud
member of the class of 2022 and has been very active through-
out high school. He has been a member of student council
and will be inducted into the Columbia chapter of the Nation-
al Honor Society as a senior. Sam excels on the varsity track
and varsity cross country teams, serving as captain on both. In
Cross Country, Sam has earned 1st team all-conference, Team
MVP and has the third fastest time in school history. In Track,
Sam has earned team and league MVP, League champion in
the 800m, 4x800m, 4x400m and 3rd in the 4x200m. He was a
state qualifier in the 4x400 and 4x200 and has school records ALL ABOVE GROUND, IN-GROUND AND
in the 800m, 4x800m and 4x200m. He has taken honors and
CCP classes since 9th grade and has been on the high honor
roll and has earned the distinction of Academic All-Ohio. Sam ON GROUND POOL PACKAGES ON SALE NOW
volunteered at his church during mission trips to Peoria, Illinois
and New York. In his free time, Sam works at Panera Bread in
Strongsville. He plans to attend Baldwin Wallace University Hurry to reserve your prime installation spot!
in the fall to study healthcare management and run both cross
country and track for the Yellow Jackets.
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The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on Febru-
ary 7 in the Town Hall with two Trustees present, Mr. Cunning-
ham and Mr. Manning; Mr. Heidecker was absent. The Fiscal
Officer, Mandie Andrews, was also absent. The Trustees voted
to accept the January 18, 2022 minutes as presented. The Trust-
ees voted to pay the bills and payroll. The bills amounted to
$45,935.24 and payroll amounted to $34,149.86, bringing the PLAY SETS
total to $80,085.10. Receipts totaled $71,388.37. No extra charge for
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A Deputy of the Sheriff’s Department came in later, but had delivery and setup.
no report. Cash discounts
The Zoning Inspector reported 12 permits issued, of which
7 were new single family dwellings, bringing the total number now available.
of homes for the year to 13.

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OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment’ What’s Cookin’ Wednesday
Out of Area Subscriptions - $40/year Wellington First Congregational Church, located at 140
S. Main Street, in Wellington, will have its What’s Cookin’
Wednesday on February 16, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. or until food
Pancake Breakfast runs out. Menu for the day is lasagna, salad, roll and butter
and dessert, for $12 per meal. Thank you for supporting this
church fund-raiser. Preorders will be accepted by calling ahead NORTH
Our Lady Queen of Peace Holy Name Society will be hav- to (440)-647-3308. EATON
ing a Pancake Breakfast on February 27, from 9 a.m.-12:30 “Answering God’s Call to Grow” CHRISTIAN
“Answering God’s Call to Grow”
p.m. in the Parish Hall at 708 Erie Street, in Grafton. The menu Hungarian Cabbage Roll Sale 105 West Main St, LaGrange
will include pancakes, sausage, eggs and orange juice/coffee/ 440-355-4561 CHURCH
www.lagrangeumc.org
milk. Cost is: Adults $8; Seniors $7; children 3-12 $5; and chil- There will be a Hungarian Cabbage Roll Sale at the Com- Services at 10am in the Family Life Center Disciples of Christ
dren under 3 free. Carry-out orders will be available along with munity of Faith UCC, located at 9715 East River Rd., on Friday Rt. 82 & 83
a 50/50 raffle and basket raffle. February 25, and Saturday, February 26. Pick up hours are 9 440-748-2230
First Friday Forum Luncheon a.m.-12 p.m. on both days. Price is $13 per dozen uncooked. Church of Christ Worship with us
When placing your order, please specify what day you want to
pick it up. To place an order, call (440) 309-6828 or the church in person 9:00 am
The First Friday Forum of Lorain County will host a lun- office at (440) 322-3781. Orders will be accepted through 5 Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am Online
cheon on March 4, at 11 a.m., with speaker Father Damian Fer- p.m., on February 19. Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm Sunday at 10 am
ence, vicar for evangelization of the Cleveland Diocese, at the Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm facebook.com/neccdisciples
Spitzer Conference Center, located at 1005 N. Abbe Road, in Winter Crisis Program underway 211 Forest St., LaGrange online worship details on fb
440-355-6872
Elyria. Cost is $25. Call (440) 213-2132 or email ffflorain@
gmail.com for reservations. Fuel Funds are now available to Columbia Gas customers Rev. David Chafin
Pastor
Sharing Grief giving Lorain County residents another tool to keep their heat Hosanna Lutheran Church Polly Tallos
on this winter. Customers do not need to have a disconnect
all the other energy assistance options if they live at or below
You don’t need to go through your grieving process alone! notice and can use the Fuel Funds after they have exhausted 13485 West River Rd. Ministry Assistant
Grief Share is a faith-based support group for those who have 200% of the federal poverty line. The Winter Crisis program is Columbia Station
440-236-8900
lost a loved one and are looking for answers as they sort through available for residents who are without heat or threatened with Family Worship 9:30 a.m.
their grief. They offer support, comfort and guidance through disconnection. Applicants must be living at or below 175% of [email protected] COLUMBIA
shared experiences. All are encouraged to attend! Bring a friend the federal poverty line or have a COVID-19 diagnosis. Crisis www.hosannalutheranchurch.com BAPTIST CHURCH
if you would like. appointments can be scheduled at lccaa.secure.force.com/ap-
For more information or to register, visit www.griefshare. pointments for the following reasons: “Loving God; Loving Others”
org or call the church at (440) 236-8282. In Columbia Station, • Heat has been disconnected; American Baptist Church
the group meets at Christ Church, located at 23080 Royalton • A disconnection notice has been received; GRAFTON UNITED 25514 Royalton Road
METHODIST CHURCH
Road (Rt. 82 at Marks Rd.), on Mondays, from 10-11:30 a.m. • You need to establish new service; 973 Mechanic St. •Grafton •926-2034 440-236-8206
and 7-8:30 p.m., February 28-May 23, 2022. In Elyria, the • You need to pay to transfer service; 10:00am Worship 9:15 a.m.
group meets at Christ Church, located at 1420 S. Abbe Rd. • Bulk fuel users have less than a 10-day supply of wood, Mission: Sunday School
The meetings are on Mondays, from 7-8:30 p.m., now-April coal, pellets, propane or oil; “Putting God’s Word to Work” for all ages
• A member of the household has had COVID-19 in the last
10:30 a.m.
11, 2022. 12 months. Pastor Bob Spaulding Family Worship
Musical talent needed LCCAA staff, which will be conducted over the phone. Make Rev. Phil Betts
These emergency situations qualify for an appointment with
Stairlift Access
How about sharing your musical talent with Elyria St. Mary an appointment by visiting lccaa.secure.force.com/appoint- Your are always welcome at
ments.
Choir or the Spirit Gang? They can always use your voices, and Those with a pending disconnection notice must provide Christian Unity Church
36353 Capel Road
those who play an instrument can see if they can fit in the Spirit an account number during appointment scheduling to place a Grafton, Ohio
Gang. For more information, please leave a message at our Par- hold on the disconnection. The appointment must be at least 48 Pastor Neal Brock
ish Office at (440) 323-5530 for Mike Moore, Choir Director, hours before the scheduled disconnection. Missing or resched- www.christianunitychurch.org
Sunday Worship Service - 11am
or Bob Steinmetz, Director of the Spirit Gang. uling the appointment may result in disconnection. Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7pm
In person services are being offered for seniors only in part-
nership with the Lorain County Office on Aging. An LCCAA
Energy Services employee is stationed at the LCOA office in
Elyria from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those Lakeview Free Will
60 and over who are not comfortable making an online appoint- Baptist Church
ment may walk in during those hours. 12025 Durkee Rd., Grafton
Secure drop boxes are available at both the LCOA office
at 320 Gateway Blvd. North in Elyria and at LCCAA at 936 Sunday School 10 AM,
Broadway Ave., Lorain for required documents. Worship Service 11 AM.
Required documentation includes: Everyone welcome
• Income information for all household members 18 years of
age or older for the last 30 days;
Helping You Plan a Personal Remembrance • Any member reporting “no income” must complete a no
36625 Center Ridge Road | N. Ridgeville | 327-2955 income form; Our Lady Queen of Peace
www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com •Social Security numbers for all household members;
• Proof of citizenship for all household members; Catholic Church
• Most recent electric and gas bills;
Coronavirus stimulus checks do NOT count as income for
this program. Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) no Weekend Masses WeekdayMasses
FUNERAL HOME longer counts as income for this program. For a complete list of (Church) (Church)
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The program can also fund up to $500 in heating unit repairs
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If you do not have a disconnect notice but need help paying
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Program. Applications for that program are taken at energy-
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January 26 - Assist ambulance on Royalton Rd.; Property
This is the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Report damage on Capel Rd.
for Columbia Township for the month of January 2022. January 27 - Civil matter on Forsythia Dr.
January 9 - Traffic stop on East River Rd./Royalton Rd.; (2) January 28 - Disabled motor vehicle on East River Rd. and
Traffic stops on Royalton Rd./Station Rd.; 911 Hang up/open on Osborne Rd.; Property damage on Station Rd.
line on Royalton Rd.; Accident non-injury on East River Rd./ January 29 - Fraud on Station Rd.; Utilities on East River
Snell Rd. Rd./Redfern Rd.; Premise check on West River Rd.; Alarm on
January 10 - Welfare check on Royalton Rd.; Drug investi- Station Rd.; Traffic stop on West River Rd./Osborne Rd.
gation on West River Rd.; Animal complaint/investigation on January 30 - Suspicious condition on Colfax Ave.; Traf- Eli Morowitz, Samantha Peterka, Ethan Rohrer, Jacob Sanders,
Folley Rd. fic stop on Sprague Rd.; Accident, non-injury, on Root Rd.; Megan Simon, Ethan Valentine, Peyton VanGilder, Brandon
January 11 - Welfare check on Copopa Trail; Property cam- Alarms on Bridle Path Ln. and on Whitewing Way. Wagner, Jacob Wagner and Rachel Washburn.
age on Whitewing Way; Civil matter on Sprague Rd.; Alarm on January 31 - Disabled vehicle on Westwood Ave. Merit Roll: Sydney Bevelacqua, Marco Cirigliano, Mer-
Nichols Rd.; Suspicious condition on Royalton Rd. rill Edleman, Madison Hasenstaub, Angelina Ibarra, Brook
January12 - Disturbance on East River Rd.; Department in- CHS Honor/Merit Rolls Lohrke, Colton Schmidt, Gavin Tollett, Justin Tran and Nadia
formation on Royalton Rd.; Fraud on Colfax Ave.; Unwanted Vives.
person on Royalton Rd.; Welfare check on Royalton Rd. 11th Grade
January 13 - Accident injury on Station Rd.; Follow up in- 9th Grade High Honor Roll: Alyssa Beach, Christine Borling, Kalista
vestigation on Royalton Rd.; Civil matter on East River Rd.; High Honor Roll: Mallory Baker, Logan Cleavenger, Ken- Cook, Sophia Curley, Anthony Fatica, Aidan Gillihan, Mallory
Harrasment on West River Rd.; Assault on Sprague Rd. dyll Cochrane, Ethan Hutchinson, Grant Johnson, Lillian Kris- Hottell, William Hunt, Erin Lavinder, Natalie Sikorski, Samuel
January 14 - Premise check on Royalton Rd.; Lockout on toff, Andrew McKee, Kaitlyn Miller, Maggie Murray, Ramya Skor, Serena Smith, Garrett Szuch and Frank Washburn.
West Rim Rd.; Alarm on Bridle Path Ln.; Disturbance on West Patel, Tyler Rundle, Sadie Schulke, Cameron Shackelton, Jus- Honor Roll: Nikolas Adams, Bethany Basham, Michael
River Rd. tin Smith, Addison Stair, Ashley Thoryk and Alyse Young. Gallaher, Logan Goodnough, Anthony Governale, Zackary
January 15 - Alarm on Sprague Rd.; New call on Royalton Honor Roll: Anthony Andrews, Joseph Borczuch, George Kile, Madison McCall, Tyler Palmer, Carter Peabody, Jordan
Rd.; Harassment on Squire Rd. Borling, Nathan Chapman, McKylie Cusano, Savanna Gonza- Saksa, Gwendolyn Schmidt, Emily Surgenor, Chase Willough-
January 16 - Follow up investigation on Sprague Rd. lez, Mason Goodman, Isabelle Gorczyca, Juliana Hopp, Ali- by and Taylor Zimmer.
January 17 - Alarm on Royalton Rd. anna Ibarra, Daniel Maiorino, Sarah Napier, Cayden Phillips, Merit Roll: Kora Anthony, Vincent Berardi, Michal Chap-
January 18 - Property damage on Hawke Rd.; Premise Ethan Plants, Sophia Post, Abbigayle Silvay, Rebecca So- man, Daylynn Conley, Hayden Garrow, Corey Golliday, Ariel
check on Sprague Rd.; (2) Premise checks on Royalton Rd.; rensen, Chase Voge and Adam Wilmeth. Hutchinson, Hailey Lash, Bailey Osborne, Ava Paletta, Erik
Harassment on West River Rd.; Traffic complaint on Dupont Merit Roll: Conner Adams, Charlotte Antos, Kohl Colorito, Pepsin, Cody Sanders and Cole Schulke.
Ave.; Alarm on Emmons Rd. Kathleen Dornbier, Scott Hartness, Sophia Liedtke, Nyeisha 12th Grade
January 19 - Parking violation on Caribou Ct.; Welfare Reid, Arvienna Rodgers, Julia Sprinkle, Lillian Thoryk and High Honor Roll: Andrew Champagne, Dante Cirigliano,
check on West River Rd. Chad Wilson. Joshua DeLisle, Madeleine Finton, Jenna France, Drexton
January 20 - Traffic stops on East River Rd./Squire Rd. and 10th Grade Friscone, Zachary Geiger, Elijah Goodman, Dominic Gover-
on Royalton Rd./Station Rd.; Assistance on Station Rd.; Ha- High Honor Roll: Cameron Baker, Rachel Bledsoe, Hana- nale, Maya Haoui, Zachary Hritz, Keegan Marx, Owen Menge,
rassment on Royalton Rd.; Alarm on Royalton Rd. niah Bodo, Eli Carter, Elise Champagne, Riley Egli, Delaney Joshua Miller, Jessica Morlock, Grace Morris, Rachel Ramsey,
January 21 - (2) Accidents, private property, on Royalton Friscone, Nataleigh Gromen, Liliana Hritz, Taylor Kuhrt, Claire Nicholas Reljin, Thomas Reljin, Madison Remy, Alice Salim,
Rd.; Harassment on Parkwood Dr.; Alarm on Bridle Path Ln. Lind, Payton Menge, Jarod Miller, Samantha Phan, Matthew Sierra Tolle, Elise Wagner, Jesse West and Caitlin Wilkins.
January 22 - Assist ambulance on Dupont Ave.; Alarm on Pring, Seth Roberts, Madison Rodgers, Shelby Rumes, Lorelei Honor Roll: Starleen Conley, Alyssa Gonzalez, Jesse Gro-
Sprague Rd. Sikorski, Isabella Stofey, Lucas Swartz and Piper Webber. leau, Abigail Gromen, Savannah Kinder, Kayli Meier, Reece
January 23 - Animal complaint/investigation on Sprague Honor Roll: Nathan Borling, Benjamin Bowling, Dan- Miller, Gabirella Stinson, Nicholas Stopiak and Gavin Streeter.
Rd./Jaquay Rd.; Harassment on Redfern Rd. iel Corrigan, Callisandra Demagall, Christian Dupaski, Julia Merit Roll: Cody Davis, Jacklynn Gibson, Luke Good-
January 24 - Unwanted person on Station Rd. France, Samantha Geiger, Alyssa Hadsell, Nolan Hunt, Kaylee nough, Jasmine LaCourse, Blake Lohrke, Samuel Sikorski,
January 25 - Alarm on Station Rd.; animal complaint/inves- Jakubisin, Ryan Janke, Maya Kawa, Kylie Lott, Ethan Meier, Taylor Tanner, Peyton Taylor and Myah Voge.

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[email protected] Rudy & Paxton seek loving homes High School and Lorain ita, Kansas. He currently

Bicentennial Committee County Community College. serves as the new President of
He holds a B.S. in Human
the Lorain County Board of
seeks resident vendors Resource Management from Commissioners.
Friends University in Wich-
The Carlisle Township Bicentennial Committee is accept-
ing applications from township residents who are interested
in operating their own display booth/tent at next year’s Bicen- HELP WANTED
tennial Celebration. The family-friendly event will be held on Township Service Employee
Saturday, September 10, at the First Baptist Church, located at
11400 LaGrange Road, in Elyria, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Display Part-Time and Full-Time
items for sale may include, but not limited to, baked goods, Applications will be accepted at Eaton Township
hand-made crafts, art work, cosmetics, produce and other un- Town Hall, 12043 Avon Belden Road. Applicants need to
specified appropriate items. Space fee is $25 per site and spaces be able to operate zero turn lawn mower, line trimmers,
are limited. Applicants will be selected at the discretion of the Rudy Paxton general construction tools. CDL is a plus. Standard work
committee. Interested parties should contact the committee for Rudy is a 9-year old male Whippet who weighs 12 lbs. and week is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Some
applications by email at [email protected] and include the is neutered and vaccinated. Rudy has had a very rough 9 years. Saturdays may be required. Pay based on experience.
name, contact information (address, phone number) and prod- First his mom passed, followed by his dad three months later. Contact Town Hall at (440) 748-2236 to pick up
uct information by March 1, 2022. Any questions concerning He was very sad and lethargic for a while, but as time went on, application.
the event should be directed to the committee at the same email he opened up to his rescuers. Once he got into a foster home, he
address. really opened up. He would do best as an only dog in a home
Metro Parks Pancake Breakfast with no small children. Rudy will be a great lap dog and will get
protective of his owner. He is both house trained and piddle pad
trained. If you would like to meet Rudy, he’s at Ziggy’s Friends
Friends of Metro Parks of Lorain County will once again in Grafton. Call June at (440) 522-8558.
sponsor their Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 27, from Paxton is a 1-year old male Pit mix puppy who weighs 80 lbs.
9a.m. - 1 p.m. All-you-can-eat pancakes will be served with and is vaccinated. He will be neutered upon adoption.Paxton was
sausage, coffee/tea, orange juice or milk. found as a stray. The kennel volunteers say he is 80 pounds of
Cost is $7 per person ages 11 and up; $5 per person ages pure joy! He’s a very happy boy, but a very big boy! Because of
3-10; ages 2 and under eat free. Cash Only! his size, he would do best in a home without small kids. If you
Please join them at The Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, would like to meet Paxton, visit the Lorain County Dog Kennel
located at 12882 Diagonal Rd., in LaGrange. at 301 Hadaway Street, next to Rural King, in Elyria. They are
Proceeds benefit Friends of the Metro Parks of Lorain Coun- open every Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m. Call (440) 326-
ty. Covid-19 protocols are encouraged. 5995.

Bicentennial Commitee Committee remembers Ralph Jennings
Ralph Jennings, past Commander of North Ridgeville’s
seeks collection displays American Legion Post #717, passed away January 20. For 39
The Carlisle Township Bicentennial Committee is accepting years, he organized and presented the Butternut Ridge Ceme-
tery’s annual Memorial Day Service and was one of the found-
applications from local residents who would be interested in ers of Eaton Township’s Veterans Memorial at Butternut Ridge
displaying their historic or antique collection at the township’s Cemetery. Ralph’s patriotism and dedication to the memory
Bicentennial Celebration. This history based event will be held and recognition of interred veterans is noteworthy. The Eaton
at the Carlisle Township Hall, at 11969 LaGrange Road (St. Rt. Township Veterans Memorial Committee is grateful for Ralph’s
301), on September 6-8, from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday, Septem- contribution and continues his legacy of honoring our veterans.
ber 11, from 12-5 p.m. Collections could include photographs,
fossils from the township, arrowheads, postcards, family heir- Lundy files for re-election Keep in touch with your community
looms, antique appliances or household goods, etc. Interested Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com
parties should contact the committee by email at jsmith4ctt@ Lundy stresses stability & City of Avon Lake. Lundy Paid for by The Lorain County Commissioners
gmail.com and include the name, contact information (address, renews his pledge to not raise is a graduate of Avon Lake and LCSWMD
phone number) and product information by March 1, 2022. the sales tax as he files for
Any questions concerning the event should be directed to the re-election.
committee at the same email address. Lorain County Commis- HIRING!!
sioner Matt Lundy has filed
for re-election. Lundy is the
Start 2022 with a lone Democrat on the board.
“I’ve always worked to
NEW SMILE! be the voice of the people by Group Home Aides Needed!
putting our families first. I
Comprehensive dental care for also am determined to keep
the whole family! serving as “the voice of rea-
son” on the board. Stability is
Now open 5 days a week & select Saturdays important to doing the work Contribute to the community and enrich the lives of
Emergencies Welcome! of the people,” stressed Lun- others by performing valuable and gratifying work!
dy.
Schedule your Lundy also renewed his
appointment Today! pledge not to increase the
county sales tax. In 2020,
440.406.8181 Commissioner Lundy voted
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria to cut the county sales tax. Applications and information are
“I kept my promise to tax-
www.deakmedicaldentistry.com payers when I voted against available on our website:
imposing the sales tax in
ATTENTION! 2016. In 2020, I voted to cut
the sales tax in Lorain Coun-
Eaton, Grafton & Wellington Residents ty. Government, like our
families, must live within its
means,” stated Lundy.
G.L.W. he wants to continue to work
Commissioner Lundy said

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the county will come out of
the pandemic stronger. He
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www.glwb.net he has done to keep county
Digital Cable • High Speed Internet government stable during the
pandemic.
Ask about our Phone Service! “We must make wise de-
cisions to use the federal dol-
System Upgrades lars we have received to help
families, seniors and our vet-
Now Complete erans. We must also continue
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Matt Lundy is a former
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[email protected] Department regarding the necessary requirements to open the
Recreation Board Chair Theresa Seman emailed the LCPH

Blood Drives Penfield Twp. Trustees concession stand, which would include a Plan Review Fee of
$100. She presented this information to the Trustees for review.
Vicki Denes, Fiscal Officer
Recreation Board member Tom Seman reported on Mov-
Penfield Township will hold their blood drives from 2-7 The January 18 regular meeting of the Penfield Township ie Night. Twenty-four people attended the movie and donat-
p.m. on the following dates: March 23, May 25, July 27 and Trustees was called to order at 7:30 p.m. All officers were pres- ed $40 to the Rec Board. Seman gave donations to Rec Board
September 28. November date is not yet scheduled. The blood ent and ten guests attended the meeting. Treasurer Rachael Duling for a petty cash fund, which will be
drives will be at the Penfield Township Town Hall, located at The minutes of the previous meeting were read & approved. discussed at their next meeting. Tom reported finding 17 metal
41012 St. Rt. 18, Penfield/Wellington (corner of St. Rts. 18 and A motion passed to approve Vouchers #13716-13728, PO #1- signs in the garage that he believed were part of the former ban-
301). 32-2022 & BC #1-24-2022. The Annual Financial Reports ner advertising program. He will provide a list of these names
Dean’s List were presented for review. to Rachael Duling. Seman advised that the Recreation Board
Fiscal Officer Denes read the correspondence, which in-
will hold their Craft Show on April 30 at the Township Hall. To
cluded the Mileage Certification from the LC Engineer’s office, date, they have sent out 40 vendor invitations. He reported that
Three-hundred-sixty students were named to the Thiel Col- the final recall notice on the 2018 Dodge Ram lug nut issue, a the Easter Brunch will be discussed at their next meeting. Rec
lege Dean’s List for the fall 2021 academic term. Among them 2022 proposal from Duane Finkel for Cemetery services, the Bd. Secretary Angela Schaffer has info on the brunch and will
were two local area students: 2022 Board of Elections schedule, and notice of a SWAC meet- make copies for all board members.
Dillon Belknap, of LaGrange, is majoring in Business Ad- ing on January 20, as well as an LCTA meeting the same day. Trustee Conrad reported that he attended the 1-12 Recre-
ministration - Finance; and Bradley Novak, of Wellington, is Denes reported that the 2022 NOPEC Community Grant paper- ation Board meeting for approximately 30 minutes before
majoring in Business Administration. work has been filed and will provide $250 for an Open House his RLCWA Board meeting, where the current officers were
Congratulations! celebration of the Penfield Historical Society’s Schoolhouse. re-elected. Bids were received for three projects. General
Denes advised that the ARPA Final Ruling has been received. Manager Waldecker reported on the Serve Line leak protec-
Miami University President’s List LMRE’s General Manager, Ed VanHoose, will attend the Feb- tion insurance program. There were 106 claims in 2021 and
ruary 1 meeting to discuss the possible use of ARPA funds to
the program will continue in 2022. RLCWA installed a total
improve & expand the Township Broadband service. Denes re- of 531 new water taps in 2021. A program on duties of a board
Miami University students who are ranked in the top 3% of ported that she was in receipt of the Recreation Board’s check- member was presented. Conrad fielded a call from resident Au-
undergraduate students within each division for the fall semes- book and Treasurer’s keys and would be processing paperwork drey Spanjo of Short Rd. whose mailbox was damaged by the
ter 2021-22 have been named to the President’s List recogniz- to add Rachael Duling to the Rec Board’s checking account. snowplow. Conrad will handle repair. He reported that there is
ing academic excellence. Denes presented copies of the former recreation board’s banner a Trash Consortium meeting on 2/19 at 5:30 p.m. in Grafton.
Local recipients include: Sean Bryson of N. Ridgeville, program to the Trustees with a copy to the Recreation Board. Trustee Flynn spoke with Sarah Poling of the Southern Sat-
Seth Cogar of LaGrange, Annabel DeChant of N. Ridgeville, Denes discussed the lack of receipt of a current, signed contract ellite Office on Aging regarding the open Penfield Board posi-
Dominic DeV engencie of Grafton, Maggie Marshall of N. Rid- for the Vasu Radio Repeater Tower from Emergency Manage-
geville, Serena Owens of Elyria, Kristin Prunty of LaGrange, ment Agency, in spite of working with Jessica Fetter & Kevin SEE TRUSTEES ON PAGE 10
Avery Puskas of Elyria, Kyra Stillwell of N. Ridgeville and Harless since July. Denes asked to use the County Administra-
Rachel Thomas of Elyria. tor, JR White, to assist with procuring a current contract. The One Stop Shopping In Quality!
Congratulations! Trustees deemed this acceptable. Denes fielded a call from Kar- HOURS: Closed Sun. & Mon.
en Kiser, mother of Keith Kiser. She was in favor of a memorial Tue.-Wed. 1-5; Thur.-Sat. 10-5
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Amy Younglas, Rachael Duling, Tim & Amy Smith, Brad
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Zoning Inspector Brett Linden reported that he has provided
2 eggs, hashbrowns, all information regarding the requirements for a commercial, Beat the price increase!! Buy Now!! & up
toast, choice of meat hard surface, parking lot for the Denholm rustic barn wedding Mats & Runners now available while supplies last.
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on an Ag building that will require LCPH approval first. He
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put a building on two lots with a driveway to service it that will Safety Jackets, Vests,
Open: Tues - Sun 7am-3pm go thru multiple lots. He proposed one solution of marrying all T-Shirts, Rainsuits Class 2 & 3
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TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 the NOPEC Energized Community Grant. & Webster Rd. project involves LaGrange Township, Conrad
Fiscal Officer Denes read the correspondence, which in-
tion. His information has been added to their meeting distribu- cluded the December & January LC Sheriff’s report, a public asked LaGrange Township Trustee Gary Burnett to take lead
on it. Conrad has received notice from Jessica Hozalski that the
tion list. records request from Michelle Dolfuss, a LCPH Department projects are being engineered and forwarded the letter that will
Trustee Flynn reported on Wellington Fire District’s use of Healthy Places grant application, notice on the SWAC mini- be sent to all affected residents, as well as the address list and
provisions of SB 106 passed in 2014, which provides for pros- grants, which have been increased to $7,500, and communica- maps of affected properties.
ecution & recovery of rescue costs of motorists going around tion from Rumpke regarding their recycling program. Denes Trustee Flynn discussed the need to show the impact the
road closure signs due to high water. This bill came as a result provided copies of the Township Roster, which shows the zon- Curtis Ditch Phase IV project would have on residents and will
of the loss of one of WFD’s water rescue members in the rescue ing board terms & vacancies. Denes reported that the Recre- go door to door to encourage their submission of flooding is-
attempt of stranded motorists. Fire Chief Wetherbee testified in ation Board Treasurer banking information has been changed sues & costs for use in the grant application submission. Chair-
Washington about the necessity of this bill. It is believed that over to the new treasurer, Rachael Duling, and the checkbook man Johnson volunteered his help. Flynn discussed the new
WFD is the first to use the provisions of this bill successfully. & keys are in her possession. water wagon pump with Bill & Bob and will purchase the one
Flynn reported that the WFD Board is using a new hiring pro- Ed VanHoose, General Manager for LMRE, was in atten- suggested. Flynn reported that all Trustees looked at roadside
cess, which allows Chief Wetherbee a 3-year contract. This new dance to present their request for ARPA fund consideration for mowers at the OTA winter conference and asked Tony Polen to
process will allow for better cost projections & budgeting. The make ready costs to advance high-speed broadband service to
Assistant Fire Chief & Fiscal Officer will remain with 1-year Penfield Township. VanHoose also discussed other grant fund- prepare a quote. Flynn was approached by a member of the LC
contracts. Flynn spoke with Shawn Smith of MPW and was ing that the Township might be eligible for. He advised that Soil & Water Department regarding using the hall on March
told that the Recreation Parking Lot will be repaired as soon Kathy Grasz is his assistant and will be forwarding additional 22, at 10:30 a.m., to hold a Medina/Lorain County Cover Crop
as the weather allows. Flynn wants to discuss the water wagon information on this broadband request. He further stated that meeting free of charge. Discussion was held & it was agreed to
pump with Roadman Albrecht & Groundskeeper Storms before she is our contact for other grant opportunities. Trustee Fly- provide the usage free of charge.
purchase & repair. nn questioned whether there was any possible funding for the Chairman Johnson reported that he had completed the in-
Chairman Johnson reported that 3 burials have been held so WFD radio program, and Chairman Johnson added that there ventory of the electrical components. Trustee Conrad reported
far in January. They were the Corica, Walko & Johnson burials. may be benefit to the SLCAD radio program as well. that the equipment inventory is complete, but the total inven-
The inventory was discussed. Johnson will inventory the elec- Zoning Inspector Brett Linden reported that he continues to tory has not been reviewed. FO Denes will review & complete
trical equipment. Bob Storms will be asked to inventory equip- work with Stephanie Denholm regarding her proposed rustic the inventory. Chairman Johnson advised that he needs a new
ment; Trustee Conrad will coordinate. Chairman Johnson made barn usage. He has received no information yet & will report if lead on the Newsletter project after handling this for 8 years.
a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss employment he receives any. Linden also continues to work with the Web- Trustee Flynn volunteered to take over same and will procure
of a public employee at 8:15 p.m. ster Rd. resident that has multiple lots on West Rd. To date, template from Johnson, he will also try to recruit the help of a
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting back in regular ses- Linden is only able to find a survey done in 1977 when the resident in the creation. FO Denes asked if a survey was to be
sion at 9:16 p.m. required minimum frontage was 125’; these lots have frontage included this time. Johnson suggested a work session to dis-
Chairman Johnson made a motion, seconded by Trustee of 100’. Linden asked the Trustees if any of them remembered cuss the content of same. FO Denes will purchase all newslet-
Flynn, to hire Amy Smith as Zoning Secretary at an annual past discussion of a development plan for these lots. None of ter supplies, procure address labels, make necessary copies and
salary of $1,000. Trustee Conrad made a motion, seconded by the Trustees had any recollection of same. Linden reported that recruit youth groups to help fold on April 6. Chairman Johnson
Trustee Flynn, to appoint Brad Niece to fill the 4-year position he received 3 sewage treatment permits from LCPH. He report- advised that he would take the LCPH Department’s Healthy
on the BZA and Colin Gordon to fill the 5-year position, with ed that the 25-acre Fowler property on Foster Rd. has recently Places Grant information to the Recreation Board meeting on
Amy Younglas serving as 1st Alternate. been surveyed. February 9.
With no additional business to discuss, the meeting was ad- Resident Brett Linden, of 22555 Foster Rd., presented his With no additional business to discuss, the meeting was ad-
journed at 9:17 p.m. application for a home occupation permit to the Trustees. This journed at 9 p.m.
application is normally presented to the Zoning Inspector, who
The February 1 regular meeting of the Penfield Township then presents it to the BZA for a decision. Trustee Flynn con-
Trustees was called to order at 7:30 p.m. All officers were pres- tacted Greg Peltz of the LC Prosecutor’s office for direction in
ent and six guests attended the meeting. handling this matter. He was advised that a Zoning Commis-
The minutes of the previous meeting were read & approved. sion member could act as Zoning Inspector in this case and has
A motion passed to approve Vouchers #13729-13747, With- contacted Clark Lubaski to act as same.
holding Voucher #3-4-2022, Payment Voucher #1-2022 and the BZA 1st Alternate Amy Younglas had no questions or com-
January Bank Reconciliation, as well as the Monthly reports ments.
and Resolution #22-001 allowing for Township participation in BZA Board Member Colin Gordon advised that the BZA
organizational meeting will be held on February 17, at 7 p.m.,
LORAIN COUNTY CASA/GAL PROGRAM and asked Chairman Johnson to add this info to the Township Automobile, Homeowners, Small Commerical,
website & Facebook page. He also asked Hall Coordinator Tom
Seman to post on the LED sign. Farm, Life, Motorcycle & RV Insurances
To give a child a CASA/GAL Volunteer is to give them Roadman Albrecht reported that he advised Trustee Flynn
a Voice. To give them a Voice is to give them Hope that we needed to order more road salt. He requested permis- Grafton Wellington
and to give them Hope is to give them the World. sion to get a set of new pads for the plow truck; discussion 35881 Grafton Eastern 173 Depot St
was held and it was decided to purchase two sets. Bill & Bob
will handle ordering from Judco. Trustee Flynn questioned the 440-926-3312 440-647-6010
necessity of mounting the plow on the pickup truck in case it is
needed for parking lot plowing. Bill & Bob will handle this be-
fore storm. Bill & Bob prepped the salt bunker for the delivery
of additional road salt. They also advised that they have put up www.beriswillins.com
the reduced weight limit signs on applicable roads.
Trustee Conrad advised that he and Bob had repaired damage
to the resident’s mailbox at 38650 Short Rd. as a courtesy. Con-
rad advised that the box was not hit by a plow, but rather heavy, VALLEY CITY
wet snow. Conrad removed a dead deer from Foster Rd. He
reported on his attendance at the Trash Consortium meeting & VISION CENTER
discussed the recycling reports provided by Sarah Mathews of
Rumpke. He also discussed a Consortium Metrics chart, which FAMILY VISION
broke down the county wide participation by community. In
an attempt to increase Consortium participation & reduce La- CENTER
Make a Difference in the Life of an Abused & Grange Township’s costs, discussion was held regarding them 6621 Center Road
joining. LaGrange Township Trustee Rita Canfield advised that
Neglected Child and Become a CASA/GAL Volunteer! Republic reduced the Township residents’ costs for 2 years. A Valley City
possible Rumpke solid waste transfer station in Avon Lake was Dr. Norma Jesse, J 330-483-4035
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Call 440-329-5158 for more information discussed. Conrad reported on his & Trustee Flynn’s attendance Optometrist
at the SWAC meeting on January 20. Penfield Township has 3

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Winter Home Improvement


Pros and cons to
Popular kitchen flooring materials
open-concept homes
Kitchens have long been considered the most popular erage cost to install porcelain or ceramic tile flooring is be-
gathering spaces in a home. That popularity compels mil- tween $885 and $2,994. That’s less than the average cost Open-concept homes have become increasingly popular
lions of homeowners to renovate their kitchens each year, to install stone or wood flooring. Porcelain or ceramic tiles in recent years.
and the return on those investments is often significant. can be slippery when they get wet, though HGTV notes that An open-concept
A number of variables, including the value of neighboring some porcelain flooring tiles have been certified as slip-re- home is one in
homes and how quickly homeowners sell their homes after sistant by the Americans with Disabilities Act. which the rooms
a renovation, affect the return on investment with a given · Hardwood: It’s hard to beat hardwood when it comes flow into one an-
project. According to Remodeling magazine’s “2021 Cost vs. to aesthetic appeal. Hardwood can be especially suitable other with limited
Value Report,” homeowners recouped roughly 72 percent of in homes with open-concept floor plans that already have obstruction from
their investment in a minor kitchen remodel at resale. That’s hardwood floors in surrounding rooms. HomeAdvisor notes walls or other bar-
a sizable return that outperformed other popular upgrades, that hardwood flooring installation can be costly, which might riers. According to
including vinyl siding replacement and wood deck additions. make it a less realistic option for budget-conscious home- the National As-
When renovating kitchens, homeowners will have to con- owners. According to HGTV, engineered wood planks may sociation of Home
sider various components within the room, including the be something to consider in the kitchen, as these are de- Builders, 84 percent of new single-family homes have fully or
floors. Average flooring costs can be hard to calculate be- signed to be less susceptible to humidity and temperature. partially open layouts.
cause they depend so heavily on homeowners’ choice of That’s an important component to consider in the kitchen, While they may seem like a new trend, open floor plans
materials. The following are some popular flooring materials where temperatures can fluctuate while meals are being pre- are anything but. Early American homes featured open, of-
that homeowners can consider as they plan to renovate their pared. ten one- or two-room units built around the central kitchen/
kitchens. · Stone: Natural stone tile is another popular kitchen floor- hearth. This maximized warmth and functionality. Homes
· Vinyl: Vinyl flooring is popular thanks in large part to its ing material. HomeAdvisor traces that popularity to its wide evolved as incomes grew, and soon homes had several
cost. According to the home remodeling experts at HomeAd- variety of styles and price points, which make it a realistic smaller rooms with specialized functions.
visor, vinyl flooring installation is much less costly than other option for homeowners working with budgets big and small. What’s old has become new again. However, before diving
types of flooring. But its budget-friendliness is not the only Stone tiles also provide a unique look because no two look head first into a new home purchase or a big renovation to
benefit of vinyl flooring, which HGTV notes is easy to clean, the same, which might appeal to homeowners who want realize an open-concept dream, consider the pros and cons
making it an ideal choice for families that routinely confront their kitchen floors to create a one-of-a-kind impression. of this type of setup to determine if it’s really right for you.
spills and stains. HomeAdvisor notes that vinyl is the best Kitchen flooring materials vary widely. That variety en-
waterproof material among all kitchen floors. sures there’s a material for any style and budget homeown- Advantages of open floor plans
· Porcelain/ceramic tile: HomeAdvisor reports that the av- ers are working with. Open floor plans facilitate the flow of natural light through-
out a space and can promote air flow, helping to reduce
warm or cool pockets of air in otherwise closed-off rooms.
Open homes make socializing easier, even when people
are doing different things. While someone is cooking dinner
in the kitchen, he or she can still interact with someone else
playing video games in the family room or paying bills in the
home office. Entertaining also is easier, as mingling with
guests is much more convenient when walls are not getting
in the way.
A smaller home can feel much larger if it employs an open
concept. The square footage is not divided into smaller quar-
ters, which sometimes are rooms (such as formal dining
rooms) that are only used a few times per year. This elim-
inates underused spaces and opens up sight lines in the
layout.
The value of real estate has risen dramatically since the
onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and prospective buyers
may prefer an open-concept plan because it can help them
minimize building costs.

Disadvantages of open floor plans
Open layouts are not for everyone. The same sense of
space that occurs when walls are taken down may make
rooms feel cavernous and less cozy, particularly in homes
with ample square footage. In addition, privacy can be hard
to come by when all rooms feed into one another.
When the kitchen is not separate from the family room
space, that makes it easy for noise to compromise the area’s
comfort levels. There is no hiding from noise in an open floor
plan, as sounds from voices, television shows and applianc-
es tend to echo and blend together. And if the home is a
single-story layout, those noises from the main living areas
also may carry to adjacent bedrooms.
Smoke and smells are another thing to consider. When
something on the stove spills over, a small range hood
will not be practical for clearing smoke from a large space.
Though the aroma of freshly cooked food is enticing, it can
make it hard for cooks to keep guests out of the kitchen.
Open-concept homes are popular, but homeowners
should weigh the pluses and minuses to see if this trend is
truly right for them.


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[email protected] Wellington Hot Stove 2022 sign-ups

Athletes honor teachers Wellington Hot Stove Softball and Baseball is for all kids

ages 3-18 who want to play T-Ball, baseball or softball. You can Hello Class of 2035! We can’t wait to welcome our new
sign up using the online forms at the following link - https:// Dukes to our school family. Kindergarten Registration packets
forms.gle/D3MkmTwn8D3EkU6v7. Sign-up deadline is Feb- are now available for pick-up at Westwood Elementary School,
ruary 20. Questions can be sent to the following email: Hot- 305 Union Street. The school is open from 7:30 a.m. - 3:45
[email protected]. A parent meeting and uniform p.m., Monday through Friday. Kindergarten Screening will
fitting will be held on February 26, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at take place on March 14 & 16 at the LCCC Wellington Center,
the Wellington Fire Station, located at 202 Kelly Street, with a 151 Commerce Drive.
backup date of March 5, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wellington Congratulations to our Lady Dukes Bowling Team for win-
Eagles, located at 631 S. Main St. ning the North Shore Conference Tournament at Rebman’s
“High Tea” fund-raiser Rec. The girls are leading the standings for Division 2 in the
conference. They are just a few wins away from securing the
school’s first ever bowling conference championship! The boys
The Southern Lorain County Historical Society is host- also competed in the tournament and finished in fifth place.
ing a “High Tea” fundraiser on Sunday, March 20, at 1 p.m. Last week was National Signing Day for high school ath-
at the Wellington Eagles, located at 631 S. Main St., in Wel- letes. Senior Cayden Sherepita committed to Tiffin Universi-
lington. Guest speaker Ann Channon will discuss adding color, ty to run track. Cayden was a regional qualifier for the 100M
fragrance and the benefit to the environment in your summer Dash last spring. He also received honors for his football ac-
landscape with flowering trees, shrubs, perennials and contain- complishments. Cayden was named All-Northeast District
er gardens. There will be raffles and door prizes to benefit the Defensive Player of the Year at defensive end. He was a First
preservation of an Archibald Willard Mural. Mail checks and Team selection to the All-Ohio team. We are looking forward to
make out to: Spirit of ‘76 Museum, P.O. Box 76, Wellington, seeing what he will accomplish in the future!
OH 44090, before March 1, or call Barb for tickets at (440) Good luck to all our winter sports athletes as they begin sec-
647-4367 or purchase at Bread & Brew in Wellington. Tickets tional tournaments.
Reminder to save the dates for our upcoming State of the
are $26 per person. Village (March 24) and Duke Pride Carnival (April 2).
Westwood Elementary School teacher Cristy Hess was selected by Herrick Memorial Library GO DUKES!
Wellington High School student and sophomore basketball player Edward Weber, Superintendent, Wellington Exempted Vil-
Sean Whitehouse during Appreciation Day in the district. Read with Putter - Put- for a successful school ca- lage Schools.
On February 8, members of the Wellington High School ter, our friendly therapy dog, reer. This six-week series of Office: (440) 647-4286
boys basketball team celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day in visits the Herrick Memori- programs, geared for children Email: [email protected]
the district. Players went to classrooms in the morning and pre- al Library from 3:15-4:30 ages 3-5 and their parents, Web: www.wellingtonvillageschools.org
sented teachers with breakfast and coffee from Bread-n-Brew. p.m. each Thursday to listen will take place on Mondays
Teachers were also given the jersey of the student athlete that to your child read. This is a (1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7) at Red Cross Blood Drives
chose to honor them. wonderful way for children 6 p.m. in the library’s Com-
At the basketball game that evening, there was a short cere- to practice their reading skills munity Room. Each program As severe winter storms continue to move through the coun-
mony before the varsity game to honor each teacher selected. A as Putter listens to the stories. will focus on the five ear- try, the American Red Cross asks members of the community
short bio/thank you was read for each teacher. Please call the library at (440) ly literacy skills of talking, to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation ap-
Teachers throughout the district were recognized by basket- 647-2120 to sign up your playing, reading, writing and pointments in their area once it is safe to give.
ball players for making an impact on their lives. child for a 15-minute time singing that all children need More donors are needed to make appointments now for the
The basketball team put this message out on their Twitter..... slot to read to Putter. before starting school. weeks ahead to help ensure accident victims, cancer patients
@DukesBasketball Tween Winter Reading Winter Family Read and new mothers experiencing complicated childbirths have
“Thank you to all of the teachers that have had an impact on - Now to February 26. We Aloud - The library is once access to lifesaving blood product transfusions without delay.
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Thank You Teachers! Go Dukes! ages 8-11, in our Winter Fam- ily Read Aloud. This year, Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or
Dan Gundert is the Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Wel- ily Read Aloud. They can they are honoring Ohio au- calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
lington High School. register to participate at the thors in this family-fun read- All who come to give blood or platelets February 1-28 will
Children’s Desk, too. Once athon. The event runs through receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, thanks to Am-
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community.
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when the seed and plant cat-
alogs arrive in the mail and Willing to train
you start thumbing your way 1st and 2nd shift opportunities
through colorful pages of veg-
etable pictures. Let the library Full-time and part-time
help you learn how to start a positions available
successful vegetable garden
that will feed your family and
cut your grocery bills. Guest
speaker Fran Blank will teach
you how to site your garden,
when to plant your favorite
veggies and how to deal with
those terrible pests. This
program will take place on
Saturday, February 19, from www.generalplug.com
2-3:30 p.m. in the library’s
Community Room. Registra- or in person Mon.- Fri. • 8 am - 4 pm
tion is requested and can be
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Wellington BOE members honored
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L-R: Seated: Kevin Stump (Vice President) and Jessica Reynolds (President); Standing: Ayers Ratliff,
Jennifer Kazmierczak and Phil Mohrman.
Wellington Exempted Village Schools Board of Education members were recently recognized
for their service to the district. January was School Board Recognition Month, sponsored by the
Ohio School Boards Association.
School Board members were presented with certificates of appreciation during the January 18
Board of Education meeting. Board members were thanked for their service to the schools and
community.
Members of the Wellington Schools Board of Education include: Jessica Reynolds (Presi-
dent), Kevin Stump (Vice President), Jennifer Kazmierczak, Phil Mohrman and Ayers Ratliff.
During the January 4 Organizational Board of Education meeting, members were nominated
and appointed to the positions/committees listed below.
Jessica Reynolds was elected President; Kevin Stump was elected Vice President; Phil Mohr-
man was elected Treasurer Pro-Tempore; Kevin Stump was elected to represent the School Board
at the Endowment Board of Trustees; Phil Mohrman was elected as the OSBA Legislative Liai-
son; Jennifer Kazmierczak and Jessica Reynolds were elected to the Board Policy Committee;
Kevin Stump and Ayers Ratliff were elected to the Board Strategic Planning Committee; Kevin Providing
Stump and Phil Mohrman were elected to the Board Finance and Audit Committee; Jennifer
Kazmierczak and Jessica Reynolds were elected to the Board Athletic and Facilities Committee. SUPPORT • STABILITY • COMFORT
JVS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

The Lorain County JVS is pleased to announce the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2021/22 Since 1926
school year. The JVS Honor Roll recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher
for the second 9-week term. The 261 students who achieved this honor are listed by their asso-
ciate school below.
Amherst - Branden Carpenter, Michaela Gayheart, Adam Henderson, John Jacobs, Brenden FOR ALL FOOT TYPES AND FOOT CONDITIONS
Kelly, Kassius King, Mason Krause, Marcus Lacey, Elia Manter, Micah Mercado, Hayden Nagy,
Aaron Quickle, Caleb Schenko, Genevieve Shaffer, Mary Shively, Andrew Smith, Logan Stew-
art, Mason Supple, Ben Susi, Nicholas Taddeo, Danielle Teele, Carter Walton, Ryan Watkins, BUNIONS • HAMMER TOES • ARTHRITIS
James Webb and Devon Wirth.
Avon - Benjamin Carbone, Sean Dzuban, Julia Valla, Maeve Walsh, Joseph Weatherspoon Jr. DIABETES • HEEL PAIN • ARCH PAIN
and Isabella Wido.
Avon Lake - Bradley Babbitt, Nicholas Brun, Gabriel Camacaro, Gracey Crnjak, Benjamin PLANTAR FASCIITIS • TENDONITIS NEUROMA
Hale, Griffin Harrington, Isabella Higley, Jacquilyn Liston, Matthew Markutsa, Cade Mycek, Al-
yssa Painter, Morgan Painter, Edward Shilliday, Anthony Sisto, Zander Skiles and Ian Sweigart. • SWOLLEN FEET
Brookside - Carter Adkins, Mason Clapp, Griffin Copley, Haley Custer, Abigail Davis, Daw-
son Gainer, Matthew Gove, Carynne Hickerson, Robert Parks, Timothy Plowman, Jenna Roth- METATARSALGIA • OVER-PRONATION
man, Timothy Rowe, Danilyn Schwarz and Emilio Smith.
Clearview - Gavin Donovan, Ni Yanna Flowers, Caleb Hammonds, Angie Ortiz Santiago, FLAT ARCHES • HIGH ARCH
Kristhine Ortiz Santiago, Jocelyn Pallens, Gabrielle Petrisko, Emma Roach, Haylee Roach, Pat-
rick Robles, Evangely Rosado, Siddalee Tindale, Alina Velazquez, Erik Villar, Makenna Ward PRESSURE RELIEF
and Randy Wright.
Columbia - Maximus Drumm, Nick Fumich, Brianna Hicks, Kaylie James, Jessen Calder, FOOT & ANKLE ALIGNMENT
Samuel Lupica, Samantha Markosky, Nathan Matzelle, Evian Meyers, Sandra Miller, Bryan
Spaniel, Evan Toth, Maya Trujillo, Owen Trujillo and Karly Wells. IMPROVE BALANCE & GAIT • AFOs
Elyria - Joshua Arnold, Jeremiah Cruz, Madison Detamore, Adrian Dotson, Cadence Eads,
Ava Gastelum, Madison Griffith, Paige Hale, Dominic Hawkins, Mariae Heru, Kathryn Holliday, ORTHOTICS • BRACES
Jaxson Hunt, Nicole Justice, Briana Keith, Dylan Kerns, McKenzie Langford, Isaiah Maxwell,
Morgan Metcalf, Jaclyn Myers, Devon Nieves, Alexis Rivera, Kamyla Rivera, Jonathan Rob- LEG LENGTH VARIANCE
erts, Timothy Roberts, Samantha Ruby, Logan Rutz, Issabella Spicer, Sebastian Whitehair and
Norman Wirth.
Firelands - Chancellor Chenoweth, Gwennyth Crain, Graham Deshuk, Brain Diaz, Jadeyn SHOE FITTINGS
Dickel, Collin Galligan, Zoe Grifford, Kody Hamilton, William Hasley, Tyler Henderson, Sam-
uel Herchler, Shauna Kalassay, Austin Keller, Izek Manges, Benjamin Mckee, Kacey Meredith, BY APPOINTMENT
Jason Milks, Emily Miller, Jeremy Partlow, Nevaeh Pullen, Joy Schlessman and Isaac Stokley.
Keystone - Leah Bacsi, Camryn Broad, Jaqueline Carpenter, Serenity Deditch, Allison Dub-
ber, Erin Friel, Olivia Gardner, Kylee Gill, Grant Harrison, Joseph Hawkinberry, Chelsea Hood, Call (440) 984-7463
Andrea Houghton, Gavin Lee, Owen Maiden, Olivia Milam, Riley Rose, Joseph Scheiman, Lila option 3
Scyoc, Harley Slater, Brenden Torok and Maeve Vana.
Midview - Aryanna Blakenship, Bethany Clark, Giovanni Cross, Juliana Crum, Savannah
Douglas, Colt Duke, Austin Dye, Tyler Dye, Morgan Eid, Zachary Eid, Shiloh Gill, Peyton
Gullett, Savana Hollingsworth, Keirsten Hummel, Kennedy Layne, Raylynn Layne, Joseph
Metheney, Joseph Moore, Donavyn Pasters, Venessa Payne, Tyler Pilarczyk, Chase Ruoff, Lucas
Schupp, Davin Shippy, Samuel Singleton, Zachary Smith, Emily Stonestreet, Alexis Turner and
Austin Wade.
North Ridgeville - Lauren Anderson, Chasity Basham, Robyn Buskirk, Zachary Casey, Ra-
chael Chandler, Makena Chapman, Taylor Conaway, Joseph Dominak, Caleb Douglas, Kendel
Durst, Nolan Eyman, Cody Fitch, Zackary Hart, Victoria Heinz, Tyler Jaworski, Gunnar Kamp,
Ivy Kandiko, Haleigh Lightner, Anthony March, Garrett Melton, Jacob Pantalone, Evan Perez,
Jaden Perez, Erin Pfeuffer, Katherine Pfeuffer, Ealiyah Prunty, Elizabeth Rickard, Abigail Ron-
yak, Owen Ross, Ethan Sante, Alexander Stano, Abby Terrell, Joshua Velez, Peter Vlach, Wyatt
Waltjen, Madylin Waugh, Samuel Wojciechowski and Morgan Yaksic.
Oberlin - Alexandra Adler, Airiana Holt, Mackenzie Johnson, Korey Russell, Cassandra Si-
rocky, William Wallace, Salem Waller, Zachary Webb, Kirk Yochum and Alyssa Zimmerman.
Wellington - Dominic Danesi, Joseph Danesi, Michael Dietrich, Autumn Dudziak, Trevor
Gasper, Nathan Glavich, Brian Hall, Abbie Hunter, Whitney Kirschner, Jocelyn Kolmorgen, Al-
yssa Krouse, Brayonna Leiby, Madison Mickey, Nathan Peabody, Maxwell Schatz, Mckenna
Stahl, Kierstin Taylor, Jordan Wells and Sadie Willis.
WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

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Day trips seniors can enjoy Qualities to look for in a


Vacations to faraway des- and such establishments post-retirement job
tinations can make lasting typically offer discounted
memories that families cher- admissions to seniors. From
ish forever. Though day trips the famed San Diego Zoo to
might not require the plan- the Georgia Aquarium, it’s
ning of more traditional va- possible to get up close and
cations, these brief getaways personal with many species.
can still be a great way to Wine tasting
spend a day, especially for A recent study from Wine
seniors. & Vines magazine said there
Day trips typically are are 8,391 wineries in North
based around visits to his- America, and that number
3 Pre-Inspections to Make toric attractions, shopping is on the rise. One is likely
to find a winery to visit and
or
restaurants,
districts,
Selling Your Home Less Stressful museums. Since they don’t sample the wares close to
home. Make a day of it by
require much in the way of
advanced planning, and tend bringing a picnic lunch.
Selling your home can be stressful. Add into the equation to be easy on the wallet, day Museums
that you aren’t sure how to price your home, or what a home trips are ideal for those look- Museums are ideal day The notion of relaxing on a beach all day in one’s golden
inspector is looking for, or even what radon is and if your ing for short getaways. trip destinations because years is still a retirement dream for millions of adults across
house has it. Did you know there are three inspections that When considering day many are indoors. That the globe. But many individuals also harbor a desire to keep
you can have performed before you put your house up for trips, seniors should look for means weather never needs working after retiring. Whether it’s a volunteering gig or a
sale to help make the process go smoother and to be less locales that are no more than to be an issue while visiting. part-time job retirees are looking for, certain qualities can
stressful? two to three hours away. With historic artifacts, paint- make an opportunity uniquely suited to a post-retirement
The first inspection can be performed by a realtor. A Such proximity ensures trav- ings, sculptures, or niche job.
knowledgeable realtor can schedule a tour of your home and elers will have plenty of time items like pop art or collect- • Flexibility: Retirees may be looking to contribute to
walk through with you and help you determine what your to see the sights and still get ibles, there are museums for their communities or simply earn a little spending money,
home may be worth in the current real estate market. home at a reasonable hour. just about every interest. For but they will likely still want the freedom to travel or spend
The second inspection I would recommend is a pre- Need day trip inspira- example, railway enthusiasts time with their families whenever they choose. So flexibil-
home inspection. These are especially helpful if you have tion? Here are some ideas to can visit the National Rail- ity is something to look for in a post-retirement job. This is
get started.
road Museum in Wisconsin,
lived in your home for 10 plus years or if you are not able Botanical gardens one of the oldest railroad what makes consultant work so attractive to retirees. In-per-
to easily access parts of your home like the attic or base- Botanical gardens are museums in the country. son hours may not be required of consultants, who can then
ment anymore. A good Realtor can recommend inspectors beautiful and relaxing places Restaurant crawl offer their input while visiting their grandchildren or travel-
who specialize in pre-inspections. A pre-inspection is when to spend a day. The Botanic Certain town centers and ing the world.
a home inspector goes through your home prior to you put- Gardens Conservation Inter- tourist destinations organize
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the EPA states it should be mitigated because long term ex- and even bonsai collections. ventures that seniors can
posure can cause cancer. If your home has radon, it can be Seaside towns enjoy when they want to get
corrected but it usually costs around $1,000 to fix. Wouldn’t Visits to the coast make out but not necessarily get 383 Opportunity Way
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• Socialization: Though the ability to work from home Healthy Chicken Florentine
can make it easier for retirees to earn some extra money,
some seniors aren’t concerned about their finances but want
to work so they can get out of the house. In that case, look
for a job that offers the opportunity to socialize and meet
new people. Socializing as an older adult is a great way to
fend off loneliness. In addition, one study published in 2007
in the journal of the American Public Health Association
found that social support networks have a positive effect on
cognition among older adults. So a post-retirement job that
enables retirees to socialize could delay or reduce the sever-
ity of age-related cognitive decline.
• Engagement: A job seniors find engaging also is more
likely to provide the types of benefits seniors are looking for
in post-retirement work. For example, researchers at Bos-
ton College’s Sloan Center on Aging and Work found that
seniors who find a job or volunteering opportunity truly en-
gaging are more likely to benefit psychologically from those
experiences than those whose post-retirement work is not
engaging. If seniors find themselves simply going through
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[email protected] Midview Ater-Prom
Village of Grafton Dodgeball Tournament In Loving Memory

State of the Village Address Midview After-Prom presents the annual Dodgeball Tour- William Eugene Sibert Jr.

A Village of Grafton 2022 State of the Village Address will nament, on Saturday, March 5, at 9 a.m. The event will take recent job being at Electrical
be held on Tuesday, March 8, at 7:30 a.m. (doors open at 7 place at Midview High School. The cost is $10 per player, with Accents. Bill enjoyed skiing,
trucks,
horses,
pick-up
a.m.) at North Park Community Room, located at 1230 Elm no refunds; your donation is appreciated (6 players minimum/ collecting knives and his
St., in Grafton. team and 8 players maximum/team). beloved dogs. He is survived
The event is hosted by Grafton Mayor David DiVencenzo. Divisions: 3rd-4th Grade; 5th-6th Grade; 7th-8th Grade; by his sisters: Elaine Sibert;
Join us for 2020-2021 in review of Grafton’s commitment to 9th-12th Grade; and adults (teachers, support staff, parents, Shirley (Robbie) Rowlands;
continued progress during a worldwide pandemic and Graf- coaches). brother, Keith (Joyce)
ton’s future plan for the community. Teams will receive a complimentary meal (no substitutions) Sibert; Thomas Sibert;
Speakers include: and a guarantee of 2 games. Make checks payable to: Midview several nieces and nephews.
Mayor David DiVencenzo - Grafton’s near future. After-Prom. He was preceded in death by
Midview Schools Superintendent Bruce Willingham will Contact: [email protected]. For forms and informa- his sister, Martha Cisman.
discuss the district and plans for 2022-2023. tion, visit www.midview12.org. There will be prizes for win- Family received friends
Administrator Joe Price – project updates. ning teams, Best Team Costume and Best Team Name. on Friday, February 11,
Lauren Poggemeyer – information on the completed “Graf- The concession stand will be open for food, snacks and bev- 2022 at the Laubenthal
ton Tomorrow” land use study. erages. The entry fee for non-participating players or guests is Mercado Funeral Home
Cost is $10 and includes a continental breakfast. Individual $2. All proceeds benefit Midview After-Prom. William “Bill” Eugene and Cremation Service,
tickets are available for purchase at Grafton-Midview Public Deadline to register is Friday, February 25. All registered Sibert Jr., 62, of South 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd.,
Library and Grafton Village Hall or by calling (440) 322-5867. players (3rd through 12th grades) must currently attend Mid- Amherst, passed away in Elyria. Burial will be
All proceeds benefiting Midview Area Kiwanis Scholarship view Schools. unexpectedly at his home held at Nesbett Cemetery
Fund. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Midview Grafton-Midview Library on January 29, 2022. He at a future date. The family
Beekeeping Classes was born to Joyce (nee suggests for those who wish
Kazmierczak) and William to make a donation that they
The 27th annual Beginner Beekeeping Classes of the Lo- Grafton-Midview Public Parent participation is en- Sibert Sr. (both deceased) on make them to the Friendship
February 3, 1959. Bill was APL, 8303 Murray Ridge
rain County Beekeepers Association starts soon. Class dates are Library is located at 983 Main couraged! born in Elyria and raised Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.
Art & Imagination: Liv-
Street, in Grafton. Please
March 4, 11, 18 and 25, from 7-9 p.m. at Life Church, located at contact the library if you have ing Well with Dementia - in Grafton. He attended Online condolences may be
1033 Elm Street, in Grafton. Cost is $50 and includes a 1-year any questions regarding any Tuesday, February 15, at 10 Midview High School, expressed to the family at
LCBA Membership and a monthly email newsletter for you of these programs at (440) a.m. Join Jerry Devis, Exec- then went on to work as a www.laubenthalmercado.
and other family members living at the same address. Books 926-3317 or visit the web- utive Director of the Caro- carpenter and then became com.
will be available for an additional $23 fee during classes. site at www.gmplibrary.org. lyn L. Farrell Foundation for an electrician, with his
The schedule is: Follow us on social media for Brain Health in Westlake, to
March 4 - Beekeeping Equipment; March 11 - Managing
Your Beehive; March 18 - First Two Months as a Beekeeper; news and program updates! learn about the difference the book are available to pick Tween Café - Monday,
between Dementia and Alz-
New Children’s Scav-
March 15 - Summer and Fall Management; April 8 - Members enger Hunt - It’s a sweet, heimer’s disease. Learn how up from the library. Light re- February 28, at 4 p.m. Join us
Meeting. sweet scavenger hunt during current research in the field freshments served. Please call on the last Monday of every
To register (and for more information), go to the LCBA with questions or to check on month to play games, code,
website to download the class registration form at www.lorain- the month of February in the and how their organization book availability. craft and snack. Depending
embraces the arts as a way to
Children’s Department. Chil-
countybeekeepers.org. dren are encouraged to find increase socialization rather Gamers Unplugged - on the activity, this program
the different colored hearts than isolation works in im- Thursday, February 24, at may take place in the chil-
3:30 p.m. Game On! Come
dren’s space or in the com-
SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM scattered throughout the De- proving quality of life for hang out and play tabletop munity room.
Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with partment. Then, those chil- patients. games in the community We’re Teaming Up with
Video Game Day - Thurs-
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post dren who are able can write day, February 17. Come hang room. Board Games, Dun- PCs For People - During the
the message they see on their
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton paper. Find them all and win out with us and play one of geons & Dragons, Magic Month of February. PCs for
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels a sweet treat. these great systems: PS3 or and more! This program is People has distributed over
150,000 computers since
for teens ages 12-18 and in
drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829. ALWAYS Learning at PS4, Nintendo Switch or Wii, grades 7-12. Registration is
These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE. the Library - Tuesday at 10 XBox 360 or One. Enjoy light required. SEE LIBRARY ON PG. 20
a.m. on February 22. Join the
refreshments. This program is
2/15 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being library and Grafton’s own for teens 12-18 or in grades
instructed by Debi’s Personal Always Best Care Senior 7-12. Registration is required. Minnillo & Marshall
Training with fruit and juice for Services for a weekly edu- February Program of the
participants. cational program, fun games Month! Last Great Race on General Dentists
2/22 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise and included free lunch. Earth: Iditarod Trail Talk 420 N. Main St., Grafton
Come and meet other seniors,
- Thursday, February 17, at
Class being instructed by Debi’s socialize and learn about all 6:30 p.m. Come learn about
Personal Training with fruit and the great assistance available the Last Great Race on Earth:
juice for participants. in your own community on a The Iditarod! Eleanor Csiz- Emergencies
3/1 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise variety of topics! Registration madia, a local enthusiast who
Class being instructed by is required for each session. knows and loves everything Welcomed!
Debi’s Personal Training with Music & Movement - Iditarod, is excited to share
fruit and juice for participants. Thursday, February 17 & 24, everything about the history Same-day Denture
at 11:30 a.m. Toddlers and of the race (with a Cleve- Repairs Available
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact high-energy preschoolers land tie-in), the rules of the
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341. will love this program! Learn race, the dynamics that make “We Cater to Cowards”
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special your letters, explore numbers it the most challenging race
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen and interact with a great story on earth and how to follow SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
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Sold in a 10 lb. bag 6 to 8 rolls 15.77 to 23.54 oz. 14.5 to 15 oz.
USDA Inspected Fresh Selected Varieties Selected Varieties Selected Varieties
Chicken $ 99 Bounty $ 99 Red Baron 3/$ Libby's ¢
Classic or
Leg Towels 13 Brick Oven Pizza 10 Vegetables 69
Canned
Paper
Quarters 4 ea.
fresh dairy & Frozen Foods

6 to 8 oz.
Selected Varieties
Morning
Fresh Farms 3/$
Shredded or 5
Chunk Cheese


14.5 oz. 9 oz.
Selected Varieties 20 oz. easy squeeze btl. Selected Varieties 16 oz.
2
14 to 16 oz.
Food Club Heinz Snyder Selected Varieties Selected Varieties
Smith’s
Whole, Diced or Tomato Potato Utz Cottage $ 39
Stewed Tomatoes Ketchup Chips Pretzels Cheese
10/$ 6 2/$ 4 2/$ 6 2/$ 6 48 oz.
Selected Varieties
$ 99
Smith's
Premium
Fresh from our butcher shop Fresh Deli & Bakery Selections Ice Cream 3
USDA Choice
Certified Angus Beef Round
Boneless 14 to 15 oz.
Bottom Round Sliced fresh in our deli! Selected Varieties 2/$
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4
USDA Choice Certified Roast Roast Callender’s 6
Angus Beef Loin $ 99 Beef Pot Pies
Boneless
7
Top Sirloin lb.
Steaks
6
$ 99 $ 99 garden fresh produce
lb.
USDA Inspected Pork Loin
Boneless lb. Tender! Imported!
Center Cut Green
Pork Chops Asparagus
2
Spears
$ 49 Sliced fresh in our deli! $ 99
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lb.
German
Bologna lb.
3
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[email protected] LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Dulemba of Elyria, Jacob Dunstan of N. Ridgeville, Meg Felty


bia Station, Henry Haas of Wellington, Luke Helwig of Colum-
Grafton Township news 1998 to those in need. Their mission is to provide quality re- of Elyria, Luke Frizell of N. Ridgeville, Sean Garrow of Colum-
furbished desktops, laptops, internet and accessories to thou-
bia Station, Salayna Hritz of Columbia Station, Sarah Kittelberg-
sands of low-income individuals and non-profits. Through an er of Columbia Station, Sarah Kmitt of Grafton, Drew Levis of
Hall Rental - Our town at (440) 387-2498. unwavering commitment to the communities they serve, they Elyria, Alex Lopresto of N. Ridgeville, Jake Mansell of North
hall is available to be rented. Additional team members have distributed over 60,000 computers, subscribed thousands Ridgeville, Liv Martin of Elyria, Lily McElhaney of Grafton,
Please visit https://www.graf- are needed for the Zoning of families to low-cost internet and recycled millions of pounds Kristen Miller of Columbia Station, Chris Moran of Grafton,
tontwp.us/ for information & Commission and Board of of electronics. Help PCs for People by bringing your old com- Sarah Parfejewiec of N. Ridgeville, Andrea Parker of Colum-
photographs. For additional Zoning Appeals. The Zoning puters and devices to the library. A large box is located next to bia Station, Anna Pengov of Elyria, Matthew Phillips of N. Rid-
information, please contact Commission meets on the our Customer Service desk for you to drop off your equipment. geville, Colby Pratt of N. Ridgeville, Lindsey Reitz of Elyria,
Bob Richards at (440) 387- third Tuesday of the month at New Fiction Newsletter - Want to keep up with our newest Lauren Riccardi of Grafton, Tyler Rowe of N. Ridgeville, Holly
2498. 7 p.m. The Board of Zoning fiction titles? Sign up for our New Fiction Newsletter. Visit our Sapienza of N. Ridgeville, Jenna Schifano of Columbia Station,
Historic Buildings - Im- Appeals meet at 7 p.m. on the website at gmplibrary.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and Jacob Schulz of N. Ridgeville, Maria Shenouda of N. Ridgeville,
provements made to the one- fourth Tuesday of the month look for “Sign Up For Our Newsletter.” There you can have the Natalie Sommer of LaGrange, McKenna Stump of Elyria, Leah
room schoolhouse last year when needed. For more infor- opportunity to sign up for any of our three email newsletters Sunderman of Wellington, Lanie Welker of Columbia Station,
include foundation repairs, mation, please contact Zoning and notices. Brooke Whitlock of N. Ridgeville, Nicole Winkleman of N. Rid-
painting, window glazing & Inspector Michael Strah at geville, Kierstyn Yates of Grafton and Aaron Zawadzki of Graf-
slate roof repairs/replace- (440) 926-2804 or gtwpzon- BW Dean’s List ton. Congratulations!
ments. A project list is being [email protected]. Dean’s List
compiled for the museum. If Website Refreshed - Our The following local students have been named to the Dean’s
you are interested in the his- website, https://www.graf- List for the fall 2021 semester at Baldwin Wallace University. Heidelberg University has announced the names of students
tory of our area, please attend tontwp.us/, recently was re- The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a GPA of 3.6 or who have earned academic recognition on the fall semester
the next meeting of the Belden freshed. It includes informa- higher while enrolled in 12 or more graded hours during the se- Dean’s List. Included on the list are the following local/area
Historical Society, which is tion on our cemeteries, the mester. Local recipients include: Zachery Anderson of Elyria, students: Julia Schaefer of Grafton, a Junior, Integrated Media
scheduled for 3p.m. on Satur- fire department, hall rentals, Eden Arant of Grafton, Emelia Bartlebaugh of Elyria, Taylor
day, March 12. meeting minutes, news, recy- Bednarski of N. Ridgeville, Emily Berg of Columbia Station, and English major; Lauren Gronsky of Wellington, a Junior,
Safety Services - The Graf- cling, the road & maintenance Ashley Blum of N. Ridgeville, Elyse Bobby of N. Ridgeville, Business Administration and Accounting major; and Brennan
ton Township Fire Department department & zoning. Karen Casper of Columbia Station, Evan Collins of Elyria, Anna Scheck also of Wellington, a Senior, Education major.
(GTFD) received a $4,000 Cvitkovich of N. Ridgeville, Cadence Downey of Elyria, Cory Congratulations!
grant from the Enbridge Pipe-
line Company. Enbridge is the
operator of the NEXUS pipe-
line which runs through the
township. With this grant, the
GTFD was able to purchase
a power saw & several other
pieces of extrication & emer-
gency medical equipment. The
GTFD is grateful for the sup-
port of Enbridge/NEXUS.
The fire department is
working on a safety services
survey. After receiving it in the
mail, please take the time to
complete it. More information
will be provided as it becomes
available.
The Grafton Township Fire
Department will host their
semi-annual pancake breakfast
on Sunday, February 20, from
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. It will be a
drive-thru event.
Ohio Revised Code allows
minimal situations where open
burning is legal. The burning
of building materials, furnish-
ings, garbage, plastics or food
containers are just a few of a
large list of items that are nev-
er legal to burn. The burning
of any of these items is also
illegal if burned in barrels,
fireplaces or outdoor boilers.
In response to an increase in
residents who are burning on
their property, the fire depart-
ment will begin greater en-
forcement of the open burning
laws. Open burning violations
can result in penalties. For
more information, please call
the fire department at (440)
926-2166.
Team Members Needed -
We are accepting applications
for fire & EMS personnel. For
more information & to apply,
please contact Chief Richards
Dean’s List
Miami University students
who are ranked in the top 20%
of undergraduate students
within each division for the
fall semester 2021-22 have
been named to the Dean’s List
recognizing academic excel-
lence.
Local recipients include:
Grace Bechtold of Grafton,
Shelby Bonness of N. Rid-
geville, Mike Bova of N. Rid-
geville, Moriah Cavanaugh
of Grafton, Ben Champagne
of Columbia Station, Kirby
Copper of Columbia Station,
Clay Cotman of Litchfield,
Jacob Davis of N. Ridgeville,
Faith DeVengencie of Graf-
ton, Emily Dugan of N. Rid-
geville, Maria Fleming of Co-
lumbia Station, Sarah Gallo
of N. Ridgeville, Mel Hale of
Elyria, Neena Henderson of
N. Ridgeville, Jacob Horley
of N. Ridgeville, Ashley Jones
of Grafton, Maddie Legg of
N. Ridgeville and Troy Parks
of Wellington.
Congratulations!

RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 14, 2022 Page 21
WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15
WHS National Honor Society Students










































Congratulations to the 21 Wellington High School students listed below, who were recently inducted into the National Honor Society. Recipients of this honor are: Dustin
Matthew Andolsek (grade 11), McKenna Lyn Chappell (grade 12), Hope Elizabeth Dudziak (grade 10), Maya Suzanne Feron (grade 11), Scott Charles Hook (grade 10), Kennedy
Rose Jerousek (grade 10), Jacob Steven Knapp (grade 12), Jaclyn Mara Krakomperger (grade 10), Taylor Marianna Morris (grade 10), Marshal Lloyd Mull (grade 11), Lily Ma-
rie Oswald (grade 10), Sophia Delmonte Palmison (grade 10), Alexandria Paige Peck (grade 10), Heather Marie Reininger (grade 11), McKenna Soboslai (grade 11), McKenna
Marie Solkiewicz (grade 10), Miranda Ashley Sorg (grade 12), Joyce Renedi Stallard (grade 10), Jillian Grace Stannard (grade 10), Jessie James Teter (grade 12) and Isabella Ann
Watters (grade 10).

Fair Director Kim Meyers elected to
OFMA district 5 Director position

At the Ohio Fair Managers Association’s annual Meeting
in Columbus on January 9, Lorain County Fair Director Kim
Meyers was elected to the position of District 5 Director. As
the newly elected District 5 Director, Meyers will be responsi-
ble for overseeing the Erie, Huron, Medina, Lorain, Crawford,
Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Holmes and Knox Counties and Do you appreciate your
Bellville Independent and Loudonville Independent Fairs.
The Ohio Fair Managers Association serves and promotes
county and independent fairs and festivals throughout the state free local newspaper?
of Ohio. It represents over 95 fairs and more than 250 orga-
nizations and businesses from agricultural and trade related
fields. In addition, the OFMA works with and supports the Consider a gift
International Association of Fairs & Expositions.
At this year’s convention, Meyers was also a speaker on
topics, including Entertainment Options and Buying National donation!
Talent, Beer Sales and Alcoholic Beverage Alternatives, De-
veloping Relationships with Elected Officials and Round Table
Topics.
Meyers has served as a Director on the Lorain County Fair
Board for 18 years. In 2016, he was the recipient of the presti-
gious Lorain County Fair Clair Hill Award for his commitment
and years of service to the Lorain County Fair. In 2019, he re-
ceived the Greater Ohio Showmen’s Association Fair Director
of the Year Award for the state of Ohio. He works as a mag-
istrate and attorney with the Lorain County Court of Common
Pleas in Elyria, Ohio. Meyers recently announced he is running
for Judge in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas.
Red Cross seeks volunteers

The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region needs your
help in 2022 and asks that you consider making a New Year’s
resolution to become a volunteer.
Locally, more than 2,000 people volunteer with the Red
Cross. These local volunteers are part of the almost 300,000
people across the country whose support enables the Red Cross
to respond to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every
year. They help train more than 4.6 million people in Red Cross
lifesaving skills; help provide nearly 550,000 services to mil-
itary members, veterans and their families; and to reconnect
almost 9,000 families separated by war or disaster around the Volunteer Donation Form
world. In addition, as many as 2.5 million volunteer donors
give blood and platelets every year.
“Our Red Cross volunteers support their community and If you appreciate and enjoy the paper, please send your donation directly to:
neighbors in need each and every day,” said Mike Parks, Re-
gional CEO, American Red Cross of Northern Ohio. “In the The Rural-Urban Record P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028
last year, Red Cross volunteers provided food, shelter, comfort
and hope to more than 1,800 families affected by home fires
and other disasters across Northern Ohio. More than 7,700 peo-
ple received preparedness training, to help make their families
safer, and volunteer caseworkers helped provide nearly 5,200 Name: ___________________________ $10
services to members of the military, veterans and their families.
Here are a few positions we really need help filling: Disas-
ter Action Team member, Blood Transportation Specialist and Address: _________________________
Blood Donor Ambassador.
Training is free, but the hope you provide is priceless. Re- $20
solve to make a difference by turning tragedy into hope in 2022. ________________________________
Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to get started today.
Email: ___________________________ Other: _____


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SOCIAL DISTANCE exercise yards, custom care.
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Showers
Monday to Friday SALES & SERVICES 330-473-9927
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For more information, SMALL DUMPSTERS
call 440-236-8111 for roofing, remodeling, etc.
after 1pm, M-F Bobcat, Backhoe & Dump ELECTRICAL General Construction
FULL park with restrooms, 3 Truck work available R HAMMOND Roofing & Siding
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availability & rates.
Estate Gold & EXCAVATING
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Equipment Operators Buying Gold Jewelry, Diamonds, Chris Berkesch Excavating
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• SEPTIC INSTALLS - Mound & Spray Systems
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$

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1st Week - 13 /2nd Week - 4
00
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FREE ESTIMATES CLASSIFIED RATES: • Personal Classified $13/15 words or less. 20¢ per word after 15. 2nd week - $4 more.
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ROOFING Emergency: 440-452-2456 JVS Students advance to State
FULLY LICENSED & INSURED
Competition
Thirty Lorain County JVS students are advancing to the Busi-
All Seasons Roofing ness Professionals of America (BPA) state competition in March.
Tear-Offs • Chimney Mason These students participated in the BPA regional competition in
Slates • Gutters • Snow Removal January.
Repairs from $75 Jason E. Davis The students advancing to the state level are listed below by
Call Casey Willamson at -Complete Crane Service- associate school district.
440-748-3259 “No Tree Too Big or Too Small!” Amherst - Cameron Santiago, Web and Graphic Design senior,
Tree/Stump Removal placed first in the Podcast Production Team event.
Avon - Peyton Stefanich, Web and Graphic Design junior,
RELIABLE ROOFING Natural, Brown & Black Mulch placed first in the Business Law and Ethics event
Free Estimates for All Roof and Ventilation Needs “FREE ESTIMATES” Avon Lake - Robert Simms, Web and Graphic Design junior,
Tear-offs •Re-roofs • Repairs • Stain Removal Bonded & Insured placed first in the Extemporaneous Speech event and second in the
Advanced Desktop Publishing event; Haiden Skiles, Cybersecuri-
812 Bond Street, Elyria 44035
Offi ce: 440-236-4001 • www.reliableroofingohio.com Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected] ty and Networking senior, placed first in the Interview Skills event.
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Jason Jakubisin, Owner Brookside - Patrick Dibattiste, Cybersecurity and Networking
junior, placed second in the PC Servicing and Troubleshooting
ARBOR CARE TREE
BENEDICT ROOFING ARBOR CARE TREE event; JC McCallie, Web and Graphic Design senior, placed first
ARBOR CARE TREE
in the Broadcast News Production Team event; Robert Parks, Web
Family Business for Three Generations and Graphic Design senior, placed first in the Podcast Production
Team event.
RE-ROOFS • TEAR-OFFS • TUNE-UPS • 60 Ft. Bucket Truck Clearview - Dawson Fries, Web and Graphic Design senior,
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck
Bob 440-238-6485 • Chris 440-238-5949 • 60 Ft. Bucket Truck placed first in the Computer Animation Team event; Damian Gar-
• 113 Ft. Crane
• 113 Ft. Crane
Licensed • Insured • Free Estimates • 113 Ft. Crane cia, Web and Graphic Design senior, placed first in the Computer
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood
www.benedictroofing.com • Removal, Trimming, Firewood Animation Team event.
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood
•Stump Grinding
Columbia - Gabrielle Kalin, Web and Graphic Design junior,
Triple Shredded Mulch
Triple Shredded Mulch
Triple Shredded Mulch
TAX SERVICE Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member placed first in the Graphic Design Promotion event; Bryan Spaniel,
Web and Graphic Design senior, placed first in the Fundamental
Word Processing event and first in the Broadcast News Production
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member
Team event.
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
Elyria - Olivia Floyd, Web and Graphic Design senior, placed
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
Franklin Tax 440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675 first in the Administrative Support Team event; Chase Lee, Web
& Accounting and Graphic Design senior, placed first in the Computer Animation
Service Team event; Hailey Lloyd, Digital Media Arts senior, placed first
in the Fundamental Desktop Publishing event and first in the Ad-
Personal & WATERPROOFING vanced Interview Skills event; Ronald Malone, Web and Graphic
Business Taxes Design senior, placed first in the Broadcast News Production Team
ELECTRONIC FILING event.
Many Other Financial J. A. KILBY ENT. Firelands - Logan Bober, Web and Graphic Design junior,
Services Available “Stop the water before it stops you!” placed second in the Fundamentals of Web Design event and first
Call in the Video Production Team event; Grace Gilles, Web and Graph-
Forrest Franklin CPA •Full Foundation Waterproofing •Wall Straightening, ic Design junior, placed second in the Fundamental Desktop Pub-
for Appointment Replacement and Repairs •Full Plumbing Services lishing event.
440-236-5423 •Yard Drainage Systems •Concrete Replacement Keystone - Cheyenne Dudziak, Cybersecurity and Networking
Your Place or Mine 440-327-3433 senior, placed second in the Computer Network Technology event.
Midview - Aniya Qualls, Cybersecurity and Networking ju-
nior, placed first in the Prepared Speech event; Emily Stonestreet,
Income Tax Returns Web and Graphic Design junior, placed first in the Advanced Desk-
PARKWOOD top Publishing event.
North Ridgeville - Lauren Anderson, Web and Graphic De-
TAX SERVICE sign senior, placed first in the Administrative Support Team event;
James Clarke, Digital Media Arts junior, placed first in the Video
Contact Bobbie, Email: [email protected] Production Team event; Jack Harrington, Web and Graphic De-
440-236-5449 or 216-403-9707(cell) CONCRETE CRACK INJECTION sign junior, placed first in the Fundamentals of Web Design event;
Zackary Hart, Web and Graphic Design senior, placed first in the
Roberta Duktig, AFSP SPECIALIZING IN SEALING POURED Computer Animation Team event; Eric Jurina, Cybersecurity and
“The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer. Networking junior, placed first in the Linux Operating System
For more information on tax return preparers, go to IRS.gov.” BASEMENT WALL CRACKS Fundamentals event; Owen Kopp, Web and Graphic Design junior,
~ OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ placed first in the Video Production Team event; Anthony March,
JOE MINARCHICK (440) 785-4036 Cybersecurity and Networking junior, placed first in the Computer
Network Technology event.
Oberlin - Cassandra Sirocky, Web and Graphic Design senior,
placed first in the Digital Media Production.
Wellington - Joseph Danesi, Cybersecurity and Networking
junior, placed first in the PC Servicing and Troubleshooting event;
Sadie Willis, Web and Graphic Design senior, placed second in the
Fundamental Word Processing event.

Nick Abraham
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2015 DODGE 2010 FORD 2017 FORD 2018 FORD 2017 FORD
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DART SXT MUSTANG GT ESCAPE SE HOURS C-MAX SE ESCAPE SE
Sale Good
- Now Hiring -
Mon & Thurs..................9-9pm Through Date SERVICE TECH
Tues, Wed & Fri.............9-6pm of Publication
Saturday........................9-5pm Call Chad
Sunday......................CLOSED 440-366-3673
www.buyabraham.com 1115 East Broad St. 440-366-FORD(3673)
$5 MILLION INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE
#F8187820. Auto, Alloy’s, 56K
#F1497800. Pano, Heated Seats, 44K
#F1488500. NAV, 2.0, Heated Seats
#F1495600. Heated Seats, Hybrid, 26K
#F1454920. Auto, 61K, PW, PL
20,936
11,936
20,936
17,936 18,936
$
$
$
$
$
2017 FORD 2017 FORD 2018 FORD 2018 FORD 2017 FORD
ESCAPE SE FUSION SE AWD ESCAPE SE FUSION SE MUSTANG




#F8190230. Sport, 45K, Heated Seats #F1494900. 2.0, Moon, 42K #F8194210. 16K, Alloy’s #F8177610. 21K, Heated Seats #F1491710. 22K, Auto, PW, PL
$ 20,936 $ 21,936 $ 25,936 $ 25,936 $ 27,936




2019 FORD 2019 FORD 2020 FORD 2019 FORD FUSION 2019 FORD
ESCAPE SEL EDGE SEL FUSION HYBRID SE TITANIUM ENERGY EDGE SEL











#F1496200. 4x4, 28K, Leather #8152210. AWD, Leather, 2.0, Certifi ed #1480400. 2K, NAV, Sync #1480200. NAV, Leather #F8181810. Leather, NAV, 37K
$
$ 28,936 $ 28,936 $ 29,936 29,936 $ 30,936



2019 FORD 2020 FORD 2018 FORD 2018 FORD 2019 FORD
EDGE SEL AWD ESCAPE SE AWD EDGE SEL AWD EXPLORER XLT EXPLORER XLT











#1484500. Heated Seats, 11K
32,936 33,936 34,936 35,936 37,936
$ #F8195010. 32K $ $ #8181710. 32K, Alloy’s #F8194320. Sport, NAV, Quads, 27K $ #F8194910. Pano, NAV, 27K
$


2016 JEEP WRANGLER 2020 FORD 2019 FORD 2019 FORD 2019 FORD
BACK COUNTRY F-150 STX FLEX SEL AWD TRANSIT T-250 XL RANGER XLT










#F1488700. Auto, 64K #F8199410. 4x4, Ecoboost, Tow, 27K #F8191910. 10K, NAV, 3rd Row #F1497500. Cargo, 33K #F8193510. Fx4, Sport, 11K
38,936 39,936 39,936 41,936 41,936
$ $ $ $ $



2021 FORD
CURRENT SERVICE 2011 FORD 2019 FORD 1115 EAST BROAD ST
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2019 RAM
Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Sat 8:00 am - 12 noon
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BUY 4 SELECT TIRES, $70 Rebate on: $60 Rebate on:
GET UP TO A • Goodyear • BF Goodrich
#1470600. Hemi, Lift, 11K, Leather #1463700. Leather, 6 Spd., 500 Miles #1458200. Track Pack, 2K #F1497100. Diesel, 19K, FX4 #F1493300. 4K, NAV
• Firestone
• Dunlop
$ 54,936 $ 54,936 $ 55,936 59,936 $ 61,936
$
$70 REBATE
• Yokohama
• Michelin
, • Pirelli
HOURS
MONDAY .......................... 9 to 7 $50 Rebate on:
by mail • Bridgestone Now Hiring
TUESDAY ......................... 9 to 6
WEDNESDAY .................... 9 to 6 • Nitto
• Continental FOR ALL POSITIONS
THURSDAY....................... 9 to 7
• Toyo
FRIDAY ............................ 9 to 6
SATURDAY ....................... 9 to 5 Call Chuck
SUNDAY ....................... CLOSED
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www.buyabraham.com 1115 East Broad St. 366-FORD(3673) Dealer-installed retail purchases only. Subject to credit approval. Not valid on
Sale Good Through Date of Publication
prior purchases. Offer valid till 3/31/22. See Dealer for Details.