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Volume 60, No. 33 Columbia Station, Ohio February 23, 2015

The inaugural Colum- letters. Front Row (LR): Kim Novotny Schwartz, Bill Heidinger and Jamie Krivak Schulke. Back Row (LR): Ken Broz, Gregg Eichenberg, Jim
bia Athletic Hall of Fame Gregg Eichenberg - class Waldecker and Clark Ashley.
induction ceremony took
place on February 13 in of 1987: Gregg played bas- Championships, 1 District pionships. She was selected MVP. She was inducted into ing leader with 1,619 points,
the Columbia High School ketball and baseball at CHS. Championship and she led 1st team Inland Conference, the Tif?n University Hall of including a game high of
gymnasium. The ceremony In basketball, he was selected her team to a Regional ap- 1st team Lorain County, 1st Fame in 2007. 37 points and season high
was conducted prior to the CHS MVP, 1st and 2nd team pearance. She was selected Team All District, Confer- of 532 points. She had 56
Raider basketball game, Inland Conference, Inland 2nd team Lorain County, 1st ence MVP and 1st Team Jamie Krivak Schulke - three-point shots in a season,
with committeeman Ken Conference MVP, 1st team and 2nd team District and All Ohio. Kim played vol- class of 1997: Jamie played including a game high of 6
Walkden handing out the Lorain County, Mr. Bas- 1st team Inland Conference. leyball and softball at Tif?n basketball and volleyball shots.
awards. The inaugural class ketball Lorain County, 1st In softball, her team won 4 University and earned many for 4 years and softball for
of 2015 included the follow- team All District and Special Inland Conference Cham- awards, including softball 3 years at CHS. In basket- SEE HOF PAGE 5
ing inductees: Mention All Ohio. As a se- ball, she is the career scor-
nior, he averaged 23 points/
Clark Ashley - class of game and is the 2nd all time
1972: Clark played four leading scorer in CHS his-
years of basketball and base- tory. In baseball, his pitching
ball at CHS. In basketball, record was 8-1 and 9-2 and
his team won the Inland he batted over .500. He was
Conference Championship. selected CHS MVP, 1st team
He scored over 1,000 points Inland Conference, 1st team
in his high school career. He Lorain County and All Ohio
led his team to a regional High School Coaches Asso-
championship game and ciation. Gregg played in the
was selected 1st team Inland North-South All Ohio game
Conference. As a pitcher, for basketball and baseball
Clark's ERA was under 2.0 and played both sports at
and he pitched several no- John Carroll University.
hit and one hit games.
Kim Novotny Schwartz
Ken Broz - class of 1976: - class of 1989: Kim played
Ken played 4 years of foot- 4 years of volleyball, bas-
ball, baseball and basketball ketball and softball at CHS.
at CHS. In football, Ken In volleyball, her team won
was selected All Conference 3 Inland Conference Cham-
and 1st team All Ohio. Ken pionships. She was selected
was awarded 11 varsity let- 1st and 2nd team Inland
ters while at CHS. He also Conference, 2nd team All
played football and baseball District and Inland Confer-
at Muskingum University ence MVP. In basketball,
and was awarded 8 varsity her team won 2 Sectional

On February 4, Bran- Head Coach Jason Ward and Brandon Heidecker on signing day. DanteRedwood,Midview Dante Redwood sits with his mother, Dorthy, after he signed a Na-
don Heidecker became the football stand-out, will trade tional Letter of Intent to play football for Mercyhurst University.
?rst Columbia High School only get you so far. “What he learned. He found a way his Middie “M” for the “M”
football player to sign a full Brandon had to learn was to to get angry and to become of Mercyhurst University.
Division 1 Scholarship. In a use his size to take people to more aggressive, and half Redwood made his commit-
ceremony attended by many the ground, to block them way through his Junior year ment by signing his National
in the Columbia community, off the screen and to com- the light came on.” Letter of Intent on February
Heidecker signed his Na- bine his size with technique Brandon thanked ev- 4 in a short ceremony inside
tional Letter of Intent to the to create movement instead eryone who helped him get Kubuski Lobby at Midview
University of Toledo. Bran- of a stalemate. With the to this point in his career, High School. Redwood
don is one of the most highly help of some great coaches, particularly his teammates, played wide receiver and de-
decorated linemen in Co- like Coach (Greg) Dickson, coaches and especially his fensive back positions for the
lumbia history. He garnered Coach (Chip) Shope and parents, Chad and Melinda. Middies. Offensively, he had
1st Team recognition in the Coach (Brandon) Campbell, 33 catches for 547 yards and
Patriot Athletic Conference, 5 touchdowns. Defensively,
Lorain County, Northeast Redwood had 45 tackles and
Lakes District and the State 2 interceptions. As a senior,
of Ohio. He won the “Lom- he helped the Middies to a
bardi Award,” given to the school record of 12-1, a West
most outstanding offensive Shore Conference Champi-
lineman in the county. Bran- onship and an OHSAA Divi-
don was also named the most sion II Regional Runner-up
valuable offensive player in Title.
the district, an honor rarely
given to linemen. At 6’7, 310 Carlisle.................. 13 Grafton................... 14 North Ridgeville. ..... 19
lbs., Brandon was a highly Columbia .............. 2 Grafton Twp.......... 15 Wellington................ 8
sought after recruit through- Eaton..................... 10 LaGrange............... 12 Churches ................. 6
out the Division 1 ranks.
As head coach Jason Ward
pointed out though, size can

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Page 2, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 CMS Science Fair Rita Plata reported $1,200 received for burials. The next
Zoning Commission meeting will be on Thursday, March 5, at
6 p.m. in the Town Hall. There is no Board of Zoning Appeals
for February.
OLD BUSINESS
The Service Director is looking at two companies offering
the Fire Suppression System and the Burglar Alarm System for
the new service garage. He is comparing the programs and will
WEEKLY CALENDAR have the choice selected at the next Trustee meeting. The internet
Tuesday, February 24:
Columbia Reservation will take a "What's Up?" hike today at is up and running in the building, along with phone service. The
downspouts and gutters have to wait until the weather warms
the park from 11-noon. They will see what early signs of spring up.
vegetation they may spot coming up. This is a level 2 hike. It is
free to everyone. NEW BUSINESS
The subject of impact fees was researched and the Trustees
learned that the Ohio Supreme Court ruled impact fees for town-
CHS Weekly Calendar ships illegal because they are a tax and townships cannot pass a
tax. Two lower courts approving impact fees were overruled by
Monday, February 23: the Ohio Supreme Court.
5:30 p.m. Market Day Pick-up - cafeteria.
Tuesday, February 24: While in Columbus a few weeks ago, the Trustees learned
7-9:30 a.m. InHouse Senior Photos by Prestige Portraits. of traf?c cameras, which if placed in Columbia could generate
potentially $800,000 to $1,000,000 for the general fund. A full-
4:30/6/7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball v. Vermilion - Parents time sheriff deputy would be needed to turn it on and run it. The
Night. newspaper would have to be given the schedule as to where it is,
Wednesday, February 25:
7 p.m. Girls Basketball tournament v. Central Christian. the hours it is operating and when it is moving to a new location.
Friday, February 27: It would be primarily used to monitor speed. Statistically, those
Coleman Isner received a superior rating on his project. caught on camera speeding are 88% - 90% out of town people,

4:30/6/7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball at Buckeye. not residents of the community. Not only could it generate much
Saturday, February 28:
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday School - rm. 3. needed funds, but it would promote safety. The Trustees are in-
terested in your thoughts on this project.
There will be a Utica Hale & Marcellus Economic Impact
Thank You Seminar on April 16, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in Independence. The
fracking for gas and oil in the southern end of our state could be
I can't say thank you enough to my family, friends, the com- coming north. There will be a Stormwater Conference May 6-8
munity, Columbia VFW Post #9340 and especially to the HOSB at Kalahari in Sandusky.
Motorcycle Club for an absolutely wonderful evening on January
24. I never knew such love and kindness existed from so many The Flashing Red Stop Signs placed in a few high accident
people. Your generosity will help me get through this unexpected areas sometimes need repair and those repairs can be expensive.
injury. I pray that God blesses each and every one of you and The Township is looking into ways the signs can be maintained
your families this year. I promise to continue helping all those I without a large expense. Those signs today cost $1500 to re-
can everyday. I am completely overwhelmed by the love that has place.
been shown towards me. All I can do is continue to say thank
you and pass your blessing to me on when others need it. The Trustees are studying the feasibility of a cemetery co-
lumbarium, which is a vault with a niche for the ashes of the
See you in the wind. I love you all. deceased. If you are interested in this service please let a trustee
Melissa "Mel" Theodus know.

A new cemetery rule was passed by the Trustees to add to the
Miranda Keller stands in front of her study on How Music Effects cemetery standards that the depth of monuments not exceed 16
Attention residents the Memory. inches. This refers to the size of a stone and its placement on the

Columbia Middle School hosted their Science Fair for grades grave, not how deep it is placed into the ground.
5-8 on January 28. Thirty-seven students presented thirty-four Mr. Cunningham reported that the Rocky River Watershed
The Fire Chief has asked all Columbia residents who have a science fair projects to judges. Each project was given a rating, Council will meet on April 29. Mr. Heidecker reported that the
?re hydrant on their property to keep it clear during this time of with those projects receiving a Superior rating eligible to move Southwest General Hospital Board will meet Feb. 25 and NO-
constant snow accumulation. A clear access to a ?re hydrant not on to the Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair for ACA will meet March 20. The Northeast Ohio Township Associ-
only saves time in an emergency situation, but saves lives. individual projects in grades 7 & 8 and/or the Mohican District ation will meet April 23 in Freedom Township, Portage County.
Science Fair for team and individual projects in grades 5-8. Each
Columbia K-8 lunch menu participant in this event is to be commended for their hard work Mr. Musto will meet with NEOSORD. Stormwater Phase II
MS4 will meet Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. NOPEC is sending out let-
ters on Feb. 23. If you DO NOT wish to participate ?ll out the
The week of March 2: in developing and presenting their project. The following stu- form and send it back. Do nothing if you wish to participate. Dale
Monday: Breakfast - Pancakes. Lunch - Dr. Seuss Birthday: dents received a Superior Rating from the judges - Coleman Is- Rundle reported that Rural Water will meet March 11.
Choice of green eggs and ham, french toast sticks, chef wrap, ner, Blake Berkowitz, Miranda Keller, Cora Gill, Maddy Yoder,
turkey & bacon sub, popcorn chicken salad and potatoes. Drexton Friscone, Nicholas Reljin, Zac Geiger, Andrew Cham- The Fiscal Of?cer reminded the Trustees and Department
Tuesday: Breakfast - breakfast pizza. Lunch - Choice of All pagne and Danielle Roginsky. All other students received an Ex- Heads to control their spending.
American burger, chef wrap, turkey & bacon sub, popcorn chick- cellent Rating.
en salad and fries. After Community Input, the meeting was adjourned. The
Wednesday: Breakfast - pancake on a stick. Lunch - Choice of Congratulations to all of the students that participated. Thank next regular meeting is on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in the
grilled cheese, chef wrap, turkey & bacon sub, popcorn chicken you to the teachers that helped the students with their science fair Town Hall.
salad and corn. projects, providing advice and encouragement along the way.
Thursday: Breakfast - breakfast pizza. Lunch - Choice of mac Many thanks to the judges that donated their time and exper- Dawn Dewerth
and cheese, chef wrap, turkey & bacon sub, popcorn chicken tise, especially those that were willing to help at the last minute. The Columbia Board Of Education Regular Meeting was held
salad and broccoli. Thank you, also, to P.T.A. for their donation for the judges. on February 12 with Board Members Brassell, Buchanan, Cole-
Friday: Breakfast - French toast. Lunch - Choice of pizza, chef man, Nemeth and Board Chair Moore present. The Board ap-
wrap, turkey & bacon sub, popcorn chicken salad and carrots. Columbia Trustees Meeting proved the Treasurer’s recommendations to approve the receipts,

expenditures and balances for the month ending January 31,
2015, as presented by the Treasurer, and donations from the fol-
Columbia Station The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on Febru- lowing: Columbia Community Foundation - $300 for Power of
V.F.W. Post #9340 ary 17 in the Town Hall for its regular meeting with all three the Pen entry fee, Columbia Community Foundation - $600 for
trustees present and the Fiscal Of?cer, Jackie Ramsey. The Power of the Pen district tournament trophies, Cleveland Browns
25742 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. The Foundation - $2,000 to CHS Football program, Columbia Band
Trustees voted to pay the bills and payroll. Bills amounted to Boosters - $60 to CHS Percussion, Columbia Athletic Boosters -
(440) 236-3323 $151,428.83 and payroll amounted to $23,521.16, bringing the $4,006.09 to Athletic Department for supplies and equipment for
total to $174,949.99; the receipts totaled $3,802.50. Correspon- all sports and Buckingham Development & Construction LLC
FISH FRIES dence was read. - $4,500 to CHS Football for grey football jerseys. The Board ap-
proved the Treasurer’s recommendation for revision to the FY15
Every Friday beginning Feb. 20th Under Department Reports, there was nothing received from Permanent Appropriations.
& ending April 3rd the Sheriff. The Zoning Inspector reported that 1 permit was is-
sued between Feb. 2-13 for a single family dwelling. A request Cheryl Sobek was nominated by Kim Borczuch and award-
FEATURING: was sent to C.R. Homes to attend the March 2 Trustees meeting ed The RaiderNation Award by Graig Bansek. Cheryl Sobek’s
Hand- Breaded, Fresh Lake Erie Perch! to explain why their house on Parkwood has not been torn down. involvement with the Stone Lab ?eldtrip that is af?liated with
The Developers of Reserve Way are planning to go back to the CSU is recognized and appreciated by the District. There was
Planning Commission for permission to eliminate a lot in order an Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on February 13
to increase the frontage of other lots. The Road-Service Director (please see the District website for details). The Treasurer and
reported a needed repair on one of the snow plows. He asked the Board discussed ?nancial report changes that break down cost/
Trustees to approve the expenditure of $3,212.49 for its repair.
The Trustees granted the request. The Director asked the Trust-
ees for permission to apply for a $10,000 grant to re-establish the
also available - Baked Scrod, landscape around the library for drainage. The Trustees granted
the request. The Fire Chief reported 33 on ?le, 30 on call, 32
Walleye, Butter?y Shrimp & ?re calls to date and 84 EMS calls. Transport billing brought in
Macaroni & Cheese Dinners $14,187.09 for the month of January. There were 6 mutual aid as-
~Also Yummy homemade desserts!~ sists and 6 mutual aid requests. There will be an ice rescue class;
the department will be using the lake in the new cemetery for
Dinners include Baked Potato or French Fries,
Coleslaw and Rolls.

Serving from 5-8pm the water portion of the class. The Chief thanked the Columbia
Community Foundation for its grant to fund this class. The Chief
Carry-outs Available also asked the Trustees for permission to hire two new people for
the department. The Trustees granted the request. The Chief is
PUBLIC WELCOME! asking anyone who has a ?re hydrant on their property to please Dawn DeWerth
keep it free of snow. 10380 Greenview Drive
Columbia Station, OH 44028
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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 form poorly and the ?nancial impact on a District. What number ing contributions to the athletic programs of CLSD. Congratula-

expenditures by building. There was discussion regarding sea- of instructional school hours will each student need to prepare tions to the ?rst class: Clark Ashley - 1972, Ken Broz - 1976,
and take the test? No educational instruction - but study hall will Gregg Eichenberg - 1987, Bill Heidinger, Jamie Krivak Schulke
sonal maintenance employment and costs. be available to students who “opt out” testing for the K-8. Your - 1997, Kim Novotney Schwartz - 1989 and Jim Waldecker.
One parent raised concern over speci?ed language in the Stu-
dent Handbook 23(a) regarding the Zero Tolerance Policy, the local representatives’ contact information is provided below: Thanks to the committee for a job well done!
Senator Gayle Manning, http://www.ohiosenate.gov/senate/ We are always looking to improve the quality of the school
subjective interpretation of the policy and inconsistent level of members/member-search-results district and the services we provide. If you have a suggestion,
punishments of one recent violent and one non-violent incident.
The Board agreed that the interpretation of this policy is subjec- Lt. Governor Mary Taylor and Governor John R Kasich, question or comment, please feel free to call me at (440) 236-
http://www.governor.ohio.gov/Contact/ContacttheGovernor. 5008, email [email protected] or on twitter at @
tive, and asked the parent to suggest any changes to the policy for aspx graigbansek.
possible consideration or comment that would make the policy
work better. The Board Chair said the District depends on the A copy of the minutes may be found at http://www.colum-
Principal/Vice Principal to collect the facts and make the deci-
State of the Library addressbia.k12.oh.us/index.php?site=district. The next Regular Board
sions based on those facts. Meeting will be held on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the District
of?ce. You are cordially invited to Lorain Public Library System’s
The Board set the next meetings for Policy, Building and Columbia Branch State of the Library address on Saturday, Feb.
Grounds and Extracurricular Committees. The District will be 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The library is located at 13824 W.
preparing to renovate and enlarge the High School Boys’ Locker Columbia Schools
Room, Art Room and do Stadium Improvements. The Board ac- River Road North, in Columbia Station.
cepted the resignation for retirement from Rosemarie Ritter, ef- Superintendent Graig Bansek Come ask questions or voice your concerns about the Co-

fective March 31 2015. The Board accepted classi?ed substitute On Tuesday, May 5, CLSD will have two RENEWAL lev- lumbia Branch to library of?cials. Hear about the history of the
employees Christina Nichols, Kristine Calvey and Dacia Funich, ies on the ballot: a 3.13 mill operating levy and a 2 mill per- library and all that has been accomplished. Offerings continue
and employed seasonal groundskeeper Edward Houston. The manent improvement levy. Again, these are both RENEWALS! to evolve to meet the changing needs and desires of the com-
Board agreed to participate in the annual Columbia Homecoming Ballot language and issue numbers have not been released as of munity.
Festival, June 26-28, 2015. The Board approved the revisions to my newsletter. More information will follow. The Citizens for
the District’s Wellness Plan. Steve Moore and Blanche Nemeth Schools will hold a levy kickoff meeting on Tuesday, March 3, at Flooding concerns will be discussed, including steps that
both submitted changes to the plan during the drafting process. 6 p.m. at CHS in the cafeteria. Both of these issues are important have been and are being taken to resolve ?ooding and restore the
The Policy Committee will review/revise the following portion to maintaining the services we provide. We hope that you can be library. Library administrators continue to work with Columbia
of District Policy: IJA Career Advising, AFC-2 Eval- in attendance. Township and Lorain County of?cials to ?nd a permanent solu-
uation of Professional Staff (Administrators Both Professional tion.
and Support) (Also GCN-2), IGAE Health Educa- I am pleased to announce that Cheryl Sobek has been selected
tion, IGBE Remedial Instruction (intervention Services), as the recipient of our January 2015 Raider Nation Excellence The Columbia Branch Library will have a renewal on the bal-
IGBEA Reading Skills Assessments and Interventions (Third- Award. Cheryl works at Columbia Middle School. Kim Borc- lot on May 5, 2015. The branch’s ?nancial outlook, depending
Grade Reading Guarantee), IGBEA-R Reading Skills Assess- zuch nominated her for the award. Thank you, Cheryl, for your on the outcome of the levy, will be discussed.
ongoing efforts in going above and beyond expectations. Also
For more information, call the Columbia Branch at (440)
236-8751.

ments and Interventions (Third-Grade Reading Guarantee), JEC nominated for the January 2015 Raider Nation Excellence Award Columbia Library events
School Admission and JEE Student Attendance Accounting was Claire Karl. She was nominated by Dr. Judy Hudgins. Fri-
(Missing and Absent Children). day, Feb. 27, is the deadline for nominating candidates for the
The District and Board discussed PARCC Testing and said February Raider Nation Excellence Award. Be sure to take this Self-defense Class For Their method of self-defense
citizens of the State of Ohio needs citizens to write their state opportunity to recognize a staff member whose efforts have Women - Don’t be a victim. is called B.R.A.T. – Be Ready
representatives to express relevant concerns over PARCC Test- "gone above and beyond" in serving the students of our district. Come & learn how to protect at All Times. Vehicle, home
ing for grades K-12. Key items discussed during the meeting Submit your nomination electronically by going to our website. yourself on Monday, Feb. 23, and personal safety will be
included explanation of the “opt out” election, relevant K-8 at 5 p.m. A 3-hour course covered. Women of all ages
testing, 6 month turn around to receive academic ?ndings, other Last Friday the inaugural class of the Columbia Athletic Hall will be presented by the Lo- are invited. Please wear com-
state required testing in effect, repercussions to students who per- of Fame was inducted. It was created to recognize the athletes, rain County Sheriff’s Of?ce. fortable clothes and tennis
coaches, community members and of?cials who made outstand- shoes and bring a water bottle.

Pre-registration is required.
Alphabet Story Time - Get
silly with alphabet stories on
Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 10:15
a.m. You’ll laugh out loud
at “Twenty-six Pirates,” by
Dave Horowitz, and giggle
when hearing “Click, Clack,
Quackity-Quack,” by Doreen
Cronin. Also enjoy songs and
a craft at this week’s Family
Story Time. Pre-registration is
required.
Teen Book Discussion
- Teens, pick up “Delirium,”
by Lauren Oliver at the Co-
lumbia Branch Library, then
come to the discussion on it
this Wednesday, Feb. 25, at
6 p.m. In the book, love has
been declared a dangerous
disease, and the government
forces everyone to be cured
from it when they turn 18. A
few months before turning 18,
a girl who was looking for-
ward to being cured, meets
a boy who lives under the
government’s radar. Will they
fall in love? Pre-registration is
required.
Story Time For Babies -
A new session of Babies and
Books, a story time for babies
from 6 months to 23 months
old, has started. Caregivers
are invited to bring babies to
enjoy stories, music and more.
The session is every Thursday
at 2 p.m. through March 19.
Pre-registration is required.
Email For Beginners -
Become familiar with email
account setup and use at the
library on Saturday, Feb. 28,
at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to
send and receive emails, at-
tach pictures and documents
to your emails and create and
use contact lists. Please be
comfortable using a mouse
before attending this program.
Pre-registration is required.
State Of The Library -
Wondering how Lorain Public
Library System’s Columbia
Branch is doing? Come to the
State of the Library presenta-
tion on Saturday, Feb. 28 at
noon. This is an opportunity
for the community to ask li-
brary of?cials any questions
they may have. Co-sponsored
by The Friends of the Colum-
bia Library, Inc.
Facebook And Twitter For
www.buckeyebank.com Beginners - Learn the very

basics about popular social
networking sites on Tuesday,
March 3, at 6:30 p.m. You’ll
receive an overview of what
sites like Facebook and Twit-

ter consist of, how to create information. Please be com- Columbia Band round-up RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 Page 5
accounts and how to keep fortable using a mouse before Other days of the camp will be March 25, April 8 and April
yourself and children safe in attending this class. Pre-regis- A huge Raider Band thank you to the Columbia VFW, Mr. 15. For more information about football, contact Dwayne Her-
these online environments. tration is required. Wayne Brassell and community members who have made gen- shey at (216) 276-0628, email columbiayouthfootball@hotmail.
Pre-registration is required. erous donations to the Columbia Music/Arts program (and the com, check out the website, www.leaguelineup.com/columbi-
More information on any bands speci?cally). Your extra support is deeply appreciated by ayouthfootball or like them on Facebook at Columbia Raiders
Internet For Beginners - of these programs, and regis- all those student musicians who directly bene?t from your kind- Youth Football.
Become familiar with Internet tration, is available online at ness! The Holiday Concerts were a huge success and the upcom-
basics at on Saturday, March LorainPublicLibrary.org or by ing Spring Concerts are right around the corner. CHS Senior Portrait deadline
7, at 10:30 a.m. Practice visit- calling the Columbia Branch
ing websites and using Internet at 440-236-8751. The Colum- On March 5, at 7 p.m. in the Middle School Gym, is the 7th The deadline for Columbia High School seniors to have their
search engines. Discover the bia Branch is located at 13824 and 8th grade Band and Choir Jeans and Root Beer concert; ice Senior Portrait taken at Prestige Portraits (formerly Woodard
most useful sites for accurate W. River Road, North. cream ?oats for all who attend! On March 12 is the Columbia Photographic Studios) is March 24, 2015. Any CHS senior who
information, such as health High School Spring Concert at 7 p.m. at CHS. The High School chooses not to use Prestige Portraits can have a traditional senior
Band will be at Contest on Friday, March 13. Best wishes to ev- picture taken on February 24 at Columbia High School for the
Junior Eagles Spaghetti Dinner eryone as they spotlight their musical talent at these events. Co- CHS yearbook and Class of 2015 composite and to be included
lumbia music events are free and open to the public. Please come in The Rural-Urban Record. Prestige Portraits will be at CHS
The Columbia Junior Eagles will be hosting their 2nd an- and enjoy a little uplifting musical interlude from this dreary to take your yearbook pictures at no charge to you beginning
nual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Columbia winter weather. promptly at 7 a.m. You must contact Mrs. Kobe at CHS to set
Eagles Hall, located at 27190 Royalton Rd., in Columbia Sta- an appointment time. Call (440) 236-5001 to reserve your spot
tion. Serving is from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $7 and includes one soft Columbia Girl Scout news and to make sure your portrait will be included with the rest of
drink. All proceeds will bene?t the Scholarship Fund. Every- your class!
one is welcome. It began in March 1953. Today, former and current Colum- HOF CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
bia Girl Scouts would like to honor early Girl Scout adults by
CMS hosts POP Tournament mentioning their names: Carl and Nancy Fruehauf, Russell and Other career stats include 794 rebounds, 450 steals and play-
Wilma Trende, the Wagners, Ethel Abel, Ms. Anderson, Wilma ing in 92 consecutive games. In 1997, she was Lorain County's
On January 31, CMS once again hosted the District Tourna- Atkinson, Peggy Barber, Joyce Barker, Jean Fisher, Stevie For- leading scorer. She was selected 1st team All MAC-8 MVP, Lo-
ment for the Power of the Pen, under the direction of CMS POP sythe, Kathryn Johnson, Irene Illias, Betty Keyse, Elane Martin, rain County Division III MVP and 1st Team All Ohio. Jamie was
Coach, Kyleen Wilson. Ten schools competed with ?fty-three Gerry Rabung, Dorothy Randall, Phyllis Sanders and Gertrude awarded a 4-year Division 1 Women's basketball scholarship to
7th graders and ?fty-seven 8th graders writing in three rounds Stives. the University of Akron and was selected MVP her senior year.
of creative writing. CMS 8th grade writers were Robin Hensley,
Lucas Kalin, Kelsey Palmer, Emma Gill and Cassie McDow- Early troops included Brownie, Intermediate, Senior and Bill Heidinger - Coach: Bill coached softball from 1983-1992
ell. The CMS 7th grade team came in 4th place and the writers Mariner. Some service projects were decorating Columbia and ended with a 137-47 record. His teams won 3 Inland Confer-
were Julia Ennemoser, Karlie Smick, Amelia Jessen, Mackenzie mailboxes with pine boughs (Boy Scouts) and red bows (Girl ence Championships, 3 MAC 8 Conference Championships, 8
Marx, Coleman Isner and Mikey Dunn, with Julia Ennemoser Scouts), a community Christmas tee in Columbia Park, sending Sectional Championships and 2 District Championships. They
placing 12th and Coleman Isner placing 3rd. A huge heartfelt items to aid an orphanage near Chin Hae, Korea, aiding tornado were District runner-up twice and had 2 Regional appearances.
thank you goes out to the Columbia Community Foundation for victims with food and clothing assistance and decoration of the Bill was selected Coach of the Year an impressive 6 times.
their generous support in sponsoring the team and the District town center with ?ags on Memorial Day and July 4th.
Tournament. We could not have done it without them. Also, Jim Waldecker - Coach: Jim coached girls basketball from
thank you to the PTA for their generous contribution for the Hos- Thank you ladies and gentlemen of those years, as well as the 1983-1997 and again from 2004-06. He ?nished with a 248-125
pitality Room and the TAB Room. Another thank you goes out hundreds of youth supporting adult Girl Scouts since then. record. His teams won 4 Conference Championships, 8 sectional
to the volunteers in the TAB room. Championships and 3 District Championships. They were also
Dot MacIntyre, Cadette and Senior Troop assistant of 6 years District runner-up once and had 3 Regional appearances. He was
Coleman, Julia, Karlie, Mikey and Emma have quali?ed to and leader for 22 years. selected MAC-8 Coach of the Year 4 times and Lorain County
compete at the Regional Tournament on March 14 in Sandusky. Division III or IV Coach of the Year 5 times. Wally also coached
Congratulations to each POP team member for your hard work Raiders Youth JV girls and freshmen boys basketball, middle school and high
and dedication to bettering yourselves and honing your writing Football Agility Camp school track and 8th grade, freshmen and varsity football. In
craft. 1998, he was inducted into the Keystone Hall of Fame. In 2000,
Raiders Youth Football will host their 2nd annual free “Spring he was was inducted into the Lorain County Girls Basketball
Missouri U. Honor List Agility” camp. The camp is four days and begins on Wednesday, Hall of Fame.
March 18, at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Elementary Gymnasium.
Mikayla Marie Molnar of Columbia Station, a junior in nu- The camp is open to all Columbia kids ages 5-12 years old. The committee would like to congratulate the Class of 2015,
clear engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technol- Come work out with some of the current high school players. as well as thank the following companies and individuals for
ogy in Rolla, Mo., has been named to the Honor List for the 2014 Sign up early at camp and receive a discount on registration fees their donations and support of the Columbia Athletic Hall of
Fall semester. for all of our teams. They offer ?ag football for the 6-8 year old Fame: Bootlegger's Bar & Grille, Fraternal Order of Eagles
kids and tackle football for kids ages 9-12 years old. They are the #4003, Midview Pizza, Modern Mold & Tool, Precious Petals,
original youth football organization in Columbia and have been Rundle Heating & Cooling, The Rural-Urban Record, Schild's
in existence since 1971. They had 66 kids in their program last IGA, Viccarone Heating & Air Conditioning, Mr. Graig Bansek
year and are looking to grow those numbers. and Mr. Jeff Jump.

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Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Sugar Ridge Baptist Church United Church of God
12981 Grafton Rd.
The Rural-Urban Record All are welcome at 36600 Sugar Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville Grafton, Oh 44044
440-327-946
Published Weekly on Monday God’s Table. Sabbath Services
www.sugarridgebaptistchurch.com Saturdays at 12:30 pm
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter Sunday Worship Schedule All age Sunday School 10 am
Founders 1955 8:30 am Quiet Communion Service http://cleveland.ucg.org
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Mailing Address: Children’s sermon at both services METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH
P.O. BOX 966 • COLUMBIA STATION, OH 44028
Located at 24487 Squire Road, Columbia Station 300 3rd Street, Elyria, Ohio 973 Mechanic St. •Grafton •926-2034 (Disciples)
(440) 322-2126 “We Celebrate Children” Rt. 82 & 83
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198
Email: [email protected] www.saintandrew-elyria.org 8:45am Sunday School 440-748-2230
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com Like us on Facebook 10:00am Worship
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Rev. June Hardy Dorsey, Rector 10:35am Children’s Church
News, Pictures and all ads - Wednesday 12 Noon Rev. Delaine McGhee, Pastor Worship Services
OFFICE HOURS:
“Welcome Home” 8:00am & 9:30am
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
50¢ per copy at of?ce; Subscriptions $35 per year Sunday School

Our Lady Queen of Peace New Life Wesleyan Church 10:45am
Catholic Church
11149 West River Rd, Polly Tallos
Weekend Masses Weekday Columbia Station
Sat. 4:30pm Mass SUNDAY 9 AM Christian Ed. & Youth Director
8:00am
Sun. 8:30 & Chapel Bible Study, Adults/Young Adults Rev. Charles A. Butcher
SUNDAY 10 AM
11:00am Mon.-Tues. Pastor
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Pierogi & Strudel Sale Rev. Steven Spaeth, Adult Bible Study
Sunday 9:15am
The Pierogi Sale at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Associate Pastor Sunday Worship 10:30am
located at 25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station, 440-236-8600 Children’s Sunday School
continues through March 26. Orders need to be called in www.NLWesleyan.org 10:30am during Worship
by Monday, March 9, for pick up on Thursday, March 12; Church ph: 440-748-2154
and order by Monday, March 23, for pick-up on Thursday, Blue Grass & Gospel Music Preschool ph: 440-748-3445
March 26. Pick-up times are from 2-6:30 p.m. The piero- www.trinitygrafton.org
gies are $8 a dozen; an 8" strudel strip is sold for $5. Pierogi East Oberlin Community Church is hosting a Bluegrass Rev. John Ramsey II
?avors are potato, potato/cheese, sauerkraut, ricotta cheese, and Gospel Music event. The church is located at 43709
prune, apple and cabbage. Strudel ?avors are apple, cherry, Oberlin-Elyria Road, in Oberlin. They will be hosting this Concert performance
cheese and blueberry. Forms may be found in the entrance event from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Doors open at
way or you may fax your order to the church at (440) 236- 5 p.m. Cost of admission is $5 per person. Music starts at The Concert Choir and the Chamber Singers, the pre-
5804 or call the church of?ce with your order at (440) 236- 6 p.m. Featured band is Awakened. There will be an open miere choral ensembles of Heidelberg University's School
5095 between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. kitchen available, free popcorn and a 50/50 raf?e. If you of Music and Theatre, will continue their performance sea-
have any questions, please contact the church of?ce at (440) son with a concert at 3 p. m. on Sunday, March 1, at the
Plan Today for Tomorrow’s Needs 774-3443, Chris Vough at (216) 299-5372 or Patty Kopcho First United Methodist Church, 312 Third Street, in Elyria.
at (440) 655-4736 (please leave message if no answer).
During February and March, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Under the direction of Dr. Greg Ramsdell, director of
Church, located at 25801 Royalton Rd., in Columbia Sta- Religious freedoms choral activities and associate professor of choral music
tion, will host a series of speakers to help you prepare for education, the 51-member vocal ensemble will present a
your retirement. All talks are free of charge and begin at 7 and the Constitution concert themed "Faith, Hope and Love," with a variety of
p.m. Come join them for one or more of these information selections.
evenings: Our constitutional framers guaranteed our religious free-
doms in the Bill of Rights. Since the 1960s, a campaign has The concert is free and open to the public. A freewill
• February 26 - Investing: what to do right and pitfalls been underway to severely limit them. Pastor Ed Padley offering will be taken in order to offset the choir's travel
to avoid. will discuss both our constitutional rights and the campaign expenses.
to limit these rights.
• March 5 - Catholic Cemeteries Association. Lake Erie Perch Dinner
• March 12 - Veterans Administration options and the Pastor Padley is the coPastor of Harvest Church in
opportunity to sign up. Elyria. He’s an ordained minister with a Bachelors Degree East Oberlin Community Church is hosting a Lake Erie
For more information, call (440) 236-5095. from UCLA. His church work has taken him to the jungles Perch Dinner on Friday, March 6, and includes french fries,
of Brazil to work with Indians and he’s been active in coun- scalloped potatoes, macaroni-n-cheese, green beans (choice
Free Easter Service Listings ciling both violent and non-violent criminals. of 2 side dishes), coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. The
church is located at 43709 Oberlin-Elyria Road, in Oberlin.
Attention area churches: The Rural-Urban Record is Plan to join them as Pastor Padley has some interesting Serving time is from 4:30-8 p.m. They will also be having
offering FREE Easter Church Service listings in a special thoughts on the danger to our religious liberties. The event this dinner on March 20 and April 3. Cost of the meal is
section of our March 30, 2015 issue. If your church does is on Thursday, February 26, at 7 p.m. at the LCCC Com- $12 per person for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and free for
not receive a form to ?ll out from us in the mail, please call mons area, immediately south of the library and adjacent to children 5 and under. Carry-out is available starting at 4:30
(440) 236-8982 and we would be happy to take your info- the bookstore and cafeteria. p.m. or dine in starting at 5 p.m. They can deliver locally in
mation over the phone. We will publish your Easter service the Oberlin area. If you have any questions, please contact
information (limit of 5 lines) for free. If you have questions, call Roger at (440) 315-7874. the church of?ce at (440) 774-3443 or Chris Vough at (216)
299-5372 (please leave message if no answer).
Nut & Poppy Seed Roll Sale Strongsville Historical Society
Girl Scout Sunday
St. Vincent de Paul Altar & Rosary Society is taking nut The Strongsville Historical Society’s winter fund-rais-
and poppy seed roll orders until March 13. Rolls are $10 er Luncheon Style Fashion Show will be on March 14 in Lifespring Community Church in Valley City will be
and can be picked up on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, Don’s Pomeroy House in Strongsville. Doors open at 11:30 hosting a special service for National Girl Scout Sunday on
March 28, from noon to 6 p.m. in the hall below the church, a.m. and lunch begins at noon. Fashions will be by Chico’s March 8. The church is located at 1638 Lester Rd. Service
located at 41295 North Ridge Rd., in Elyria. It is elevator Southpark; hair by Today’s Headlines. Price is a donation will begin at 10 a.m. and a reception will follow. Senior
accessible. of $38; call 440-238-0000 or 216-403-9226. scouts will be recognized, along with other awards and pins
to be given by troop leaders. They are planning to present
To place Elyria orders, call 324-3090 or 324-2622. To Proceeds will be targeted for restoration and renovation the congregation with a slide show of their fun activities
place Lorain orders, call 282-8255. projects in the Historic Village. Learn more about the “Vil- over the years. Please submit photos of your troop to Kim
lage” on www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org or call 440- Stevens (440-281-0081) before February 28. If you have
572-0057. senior scouts or religious pins to award, you can register
those names with Kim. They do not want to leave any girl
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Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 Boo seeks loving home Valley City in the 1900s

The shelter is lo- Relive life in early Valley City with Olde Time pictures from
cated at 8303 Mur- the early 1900s! Many were taken by the Messmer family of Lawn
ray Ridge Road, Street in their studio and about town. The pictures will be viewed on
in Elyria. Their a large screen. Come see if you recognize any scenes or people while
hours are from 11 you enjoy your trip back in time.
a.m.-4:30 p.m. on
Lenten Fish Fry Monday, Friday & The event is on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m., in the Valley City
Saturday; from 11 Town Hall, located at 6705 Center Rd. (Rt. 303). This event is free
a.m.-6:30 p.m. on and open to the public; popcorn and water will be included; handi-
Knights of Columbus Father Mitchell Cieslik Council #8369 Boo Tuesday & Thurs- capped accessible.
will be holding Friday Lenten Fish Fries until March 27. Din- Boo is a sweet 2-year-old day; and from 11
ner cost is $11 per adult and $9 for seniors. On the menu is lake Bombay. She was found as a a.m.-2:30 p.m. on For more information, call the Liverpool Township Historical
perch or pierogies, fries, slaw, applesauce and rolls. Dinner is stray and kept temporarily in Sunday. Adoption fees are Society at (330) 483-3707.
from 5-7 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Hall on Erie $10 for 1 year and older and
St., in Grafton. $40 for less than 1 year old. Planning Your Genealogical Estate

Wellington Genealogy Group a home with another cat and All cats have been spayed Carla Cegielski will present “Planning Your Genealogical Es-
2 dogs which she was ?ne or neutered, vaccinated, de- tate” on Sunday, March 8. The 2 p.m. presentation will be held
around. Boo is shy at ?rst, wormed and have tested at the Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway St., in
The Wellington Genealogy Group will meet on Wednesday, but warms up quickly. If you negative for FeLV. Friendship Medina. What will happen to your genealogical ?les, pictures
March 4, at 1 p.m. in the new winter location at LCCC Wel- would like to give Boo a lov- APL is a private, non-pro?t and mementoes when it is time to settle your estate? Carla will
lington Center at 151 Commerce Drive across from the Village ing, forever home, please call humane society. They depend help us consider our options. The public is invited to attend this
Market grocery store. the Friendship Animal Pro- on the generosity and ?nan- informative talk and earlier social time at 1:30. For more infor-
The speaker for the afternoon is Marilyn Wainio and the pro- tective League at (440) 322- cial support of the public to mation, contact Pat Morgan at (330) 725-7540.
gram is “Family Lore-Fact or Fiction?” Be a skeptical genealo- 4321. (www.FriendshipAPL. serve the people and animals
gist and don’t believe everything your read. Learn methods for org) of Lorain County. TrueNorth Chorale
separating real facts out of the family “stories.” Marilyn Wainio
will be using genealogy websites and local sources to ?nd the tall Volunteers Needed for American The TrueNorth Chorale is welcoming new members as they
tales in her family’s stories. This program is free and open to the Kestrel Conservation program prepare for their spring concerts. The Chorale, under the direc-
public. Each attendee is encouraged to bring their own laptop in tion of Rick Fortney, rehearses at French Creek Nature and Arts
order to follow the demonstration and practice the search steps Center in Shef?eld Village on Sunday evenings, 7:15-9:30 p.m.
with assistance. There is free Wi-Fi available at the school but and is accompanied in their concerts by The TrueNorth Cham-
your computer must be Wi-Fi enabled. You do not need a laptop kestrel. The kestrel, a beauti- ber Orchestra. For further information, please visit TNCArts.org,
fully marked bird and smallest email [email protected] or phone (440) 949-5200 x229.
to attend. All guests welcome! of the raptors, has been rap-
Council Chambers Maps are for sale, please contact us at Currently, the Chorale is preparing for their Lenten Concert
[email protected] for more information. idly declining and measures on March 28 at Bay Presbyterian Church, featuring The Sunrise
to protect it are now being put Mass by Ola Gjeilo and Mass in G by Franz Schubert.
into place.
Beekeepers Class Volunteers are urgently The Sunrise Mass is a spiritually-uplifting extended work,
neither expressly sacred nor secular, that uses ancient texts even
needed to assist with this pro- though the titles of the movements are in English. The four
gram in order to ensure its movements develop from a sense of the cosmos to an af?rmation
The Lorain County Beekeepers Association Beginning Bee- The Black River Audu- success. They are also asking of the earth, from the echo of The Spheres in the ?rst movement
keepers Class will be on Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, from 7-9 bon Society, in compliance property owners who may al- to the ?nal reassuring themes of Identity & The Ground. Mass in
p.m. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. The class is being held at the with the Lorain County Metro ready have resident kestrels to G Major (D.167) is a favorite among many! The intensity of this
First Church - United Church of Christ in Oberlin. The cost is Parks and the Western Reserve consider placing a nest box on sacred arrangement is mainly found in its simplicity, the modest,
$50 and includes one year membership to LCBA with a monthly Land Conservancy, are to- their land. All interested land personal experiencing of religious contemplation.
newsletter. gether sponsoring a conserva- owners and volunteers will be
tion program to help promote given instructions on what is Later in the spring The Chorale will be preparing for their
This class will provide needed information on what it takes nesting sites for the American required to monitor the nest annual Patriotic Concert, this year being at Lakeview Park, in
to be a beekeeper, what equipment and supplies are needed, bee boxes. Lorain, on June 14, in The Music Under the Stars Outdoor Con-
health and advice from experienced beekeepers in the commu- cert Series.
nity. The kestrel program is also
in need of volunteers to help New members to the TrueNorth Chorale are always wel-
If you have thought about becoming a beekeeper, this is your install telescoping poles (af- comed!
opportunity to come and join the fun and start a new hobby! ter the spring thaw) for nest
boxes in the following areas: Ask the Remodeler
More information can be found at the website, www.lorain-
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quartz?
Wellington Reservoir; Caley
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ervation and High Meadows. quarried out of the ground, cut into blocks, then processed into
Krystowski Tractor Sales The work will involve bor- slabs for fabrication. With all natural stones, what you see is what
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47117 Rt. 18 Wellington 44090 ing holes into the ground and vary from slab to slab. Quartz, on the other hand, is a crystal that
then setting the poles into con- is mined out of the ground as opposed to quarried. Raw quartz
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trel or if you already travel out *Quoted from Rocksolid StoneWorks’ “Surfaces Countertop
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observe them, please volun-
Winter Service teer to help them survive; vall Don Jason
Black River Audubon at (440) If you have any questions you would like to ask, send them
225-7601. via email to [email protected].
Visit www.blackriveraudu-
Special bon.org for more information
on volunteering, programs or
becoming a member. For in-
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Page 10, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 is a problem with the radio salt has been ordered this year, that ALMU was very upset tioned him about the circum-
on truck 197, which may be with 804 tons received; about that their expensive alarm stances surrounding the Cool-
Free Community Meal caused by a broken antenna, 600 tons are available. system did not work properly. ey Rd. problems. Because of a
possibly caused by low tree Del also indicated that a re- properly installed check valve,
North Eaton Christian Church invites you to a free commu- branches at a call. He then Del Roig reported for ported $24,000 tap in fee was the back up was only from in-
nity meal this Tuesday, February 24, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come asked for, and received, ap- LORCO. There has been some the split cost for a 16 lot devel- side the house. However, the
enjoy a hot meal and delightful fellowship. The church is located proval to purchase 3 addition- interest from the residents on opment in Carlisle Twp. The failure of the lift pump caused
at 35895 Royalton Rd. (Rt. 82) at Rt. 83 (next to the ?re sta- al sets of turnout gear at a cost the east side of Hawke Rd. to Lorain County General Health the problem.
tion). of no more than $6,000. The tie into the sewers, but LOR- District produced information
Chief indicated that some of CO has been running into ap- showing that after 30 years, There was no additional
the current gear should not be proval problems. On Feb. 7, even with the $24,000 tap in, public comment. No old or
used due to wear. Over the last the lift pump on Cooley Rd. a resident would save about new business was brought to
18 months, the department has lost power and the SCADA $8,000, using an estimated the Trustees.
been working on specs for a system which sounds an alarm annual mound system main-
new truck, which is now ready at ALMU (Avon Lake Munic- tenance cost of $1,230. After The meeting was adjourned
to be checked by the assistant ipal Utilities) failed, resulting Del ?nished his report, former at 8:06. The next regular
county prosecutor. Since the in sewage backup in at least trustee Donna Hicks ques- Trustees meeting will be held
cost of $607,197 is within the one residence. It was reported on March 3 at 7:30 p.m.
budget, approval to proceed
Eaton Township Trustees was given. It will replace truck
192, which is 30 years old.
Eric Schmiedlin Lead time is approximately
one year.
After Trustee Matt Hignett Matt made a motion, which
led those present in the Pledge was approved, for the town- There was no report from
ofAllegiance, the regular trust- ship to seek available grant RLCWA or the Sheriff.
ees meeting of Feb. 17 was monies necessary to proceed
called to order at the township with the projects. Next, Rich- Paul Hayward, Chairman
hall at 7:30 p.m. Also present ard reported that the Lorain of the Zoning Commission,
was Trustee Randy Houston, County Storm Water District reported on the last regular
Fiscal Of?cer Fran Walker has scheduled a meeting with meeting, which was Feb. 4.
and Administrative Assistant the Lorain County Trustees Ron Russell was on hand
Richard Knechtges. There Association on Feb. 25 at the with some preliminary draw-
were nine others present. Lorain County Transportation ings for a development in the
Center (the old Elyria train RHD district running between
Purchase orders 59-64 depot) to discuss procedures, Rt. 83 and Rt. 82, behind the
were approved. Fran received including ?nancing neces- town hall. Paul reported that
approval to attend a Local sary to move forward with Ron has some zoning issues
Government Conference at storm water projects. Richard that will need to be taken care
the end of March. Matt made will attend. Such procedures of ?rst. The Commission also
a motion to pay bills totaling are currently unde?ned. The worked on a form for Site
$44,064.12, which received Community Development De- Plan Approval, which should
approval. There was no cor- partment is having a meeting be ready soon. Also discussed
respondence. on Mar. 3, at the Transporta- were some new de?nitions
tion Center, to discuss poten- which will go through the reg-
Richard reported that in tial Block Grant program proj- ular approval pipeline.
the Willow Creek Watershed ects to bene?t low or moderate
study, EnviroScience evalu- income residents. Currently, There were no Zoning In-
ated 8 sites for possible envi- the township has no projects spector or Storm Water Man-
ronmental improvements. The under consideration. Lastly, it agement reports.
Peak Nature Preserve was top was reported that the status of
rated, with the Upper Dawley a JEDD, in place on a property Randy reported for the
Ditch restoration on the Ross owned by Ron Russell, was Road & Bridge/Cemetery
property ranked second. Third being studied. Depts. There have been three
ranked was the Eaton Town- burials this year and seven
ship Park. Upon approval, The Fire Chief, Robert graves sites have been sold.
EnviroScience will produce Resar, reported that there The road crew has been push-
detailed conceptual plans. ing snow and working on their
equipment. 1075 tons of road

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Page 12, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 LaGrange Twp. Trustees 22nd annual Country Music Show

Plum Creek Garden Club At the regular meeting of the Township Trustees on January The LaGrange Fire?ghters Country Music Show for 2015 has
26, Mike Rodak was present to inquire if the trustees have of- been set for Saturday, March 7, at Keystone Elementary School,
The Plum Creek Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, ?cially passed a resolution to oppose the Nexus pipeline going located at 301 Liberty St., in LaGrange. Two shows will be held
March 17, at Carlisle Visitor Center, located at 12882 Diagonal through the township. He felt the more entities that voiced op- at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Road, in LaGrange. Speaker Fran Blank, will provide attendees position of the project, the better chance the county would have
with helpful information on “Companion Planting.” Guests are to ?ght it. No action was taken, but more research will be done Billy Dean, whose insightful songwriting, clear and distinc-
welcome to join this informative program. For more information, on the location of the line. tive voice and masterful instrumental gifts have earned him ac-
please contact Pam at (440) 225-1448. colades from many awards, academics and countless devoted
Charles Ramer from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy fans. After attending college on a basketball scholarship, Billy
Engagement Announcement Council was again present to discuss the board joining the elec- moved to Nashville in 1983, and by 1990 had recorded his ?rst
tric aggregation proposal on the May ballot. The passage of Top 5 Hit “Only Here For A Little While.”
Cheyenne Romick and Preston Roeper electric aggregation for the township could save Ohio Edison
customers up to 7% on their electric bills. Residents would also Since then, Billy has transcended genres with his unique
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Roeper are proud to announce the ac- have the ability to opt out of the program. Every customer eli- repertoire, earning numerous awards. After Fifteen albums and
complishments of their son, Preston Roeper. Preston graduated gible would receive a letter to opt out and have 30 days to de- eleven Top 10 singles spanning over a period of 20 years, Billy
from Keystone High school in 2008. He then attended Ohio Uni- cide if they want to join the program. If no action is taken by continues to make contributions to the Country Music world by
versity Honors Tutorial College, studying photochemistry under the resident, they would be auto enrolled. The board voted to building brands with music and empowering children, by being
Dr. Jeffrey Rack. After graduating with a Bachelor's of Science join the program and the issue will be placed on the May ballot. a spokesperson for Averitt Cares For Kids and Sunkist’s Take A
in Chemistry in 2012, Preston moved north to Michigan State They felt that if they can help save the residents some money, it Stand Program.
University. He studied under Dr. James McCusker, where he in- would be worth joining.
terrogated the basic photophysical properties of Nickel(II) com- Tickets are on sale now and are $18 each. For tickets, call
plexes. Chief Rader demonstrated the new SCBA units purchased (440) 355-4481.
by the board and thanked them for bringing the department up
Preston then asked Cheyenne Romick (of New Matamoras, to standards. He reported that the Ohio State Patrol will be A Blast from the Past!
Ohio), for her hand in marriage in 2013. Cheyenne is a 2013 emailing motor vehicle crash reports and MVA billing for the
Suma Cum Laude graduate of Ohio University, with a Bachelor's department will begin. On March 5 and 7, Keystone High School's stage turns into a
of Science in Biology. In December 2014, Preston received his time machine as the Drama Club asks you to take a trip back to
Master's of Chemistry from MSU. Preston has accepted a posi- Both the Fire Chief and the Road crew have taken the the 1980s. This winter, KHS Drama Club has been busy rehears-
tion at Givaudan Flavors in Cincinnati, where he will start the WENS training, which is the new county wide emergency noti- ing and preparing for its upcoming spring musical, Totally Awe-
end of February. ?cation system. Residents may sign up for the program by go- some 80’s, a comic mash-up of some classic teen movies from
ing to https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/lorain_oh/wens.cfm the 1980s. Take The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Can't Buy
Steve Moore JACK MATIA and signing up their phone or email and choosing emergency Me Love, My Bodyguard and Sixteen Candles and mix them up
HONDA noti?cations they wish to receive. All land line phones will with some iconic trends, fashions and music from the 1980s and
automatically be enrolled, but cell phones and emails will have you've got this hilarious musical by Flip Kobler, Cindy Marcus
New & Used to be manually entered. and Bill Francoeur. Over thirty Keystone High School students
Cars have worked tirelessly with director DeNita Tuttle to bring you
The Issue II project to widen and reconstruct Webster Road back to the past on Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday,
440-366-5501 between Indian Hollow and 301, which was applied for by Pen- March 7, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door
?eld Township, has been approved for a grant; however, the for only $10. Tease your hair, grab your skinny ties and shoulder
823 Leona St., Elyria ditch work was not included in the grant application. LaGrange pads and come celebrate the most colorful decade of them all!
Township and Pen?eld Township crews will do the work to-
New and Certi?ed Hondas gether and the project will be done in two phases. LAGRANGE NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
All Models - Used Cars
The road department has asked residents to not place their
Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-9; Tues. & Fri. 9-6; Sat. 8-5 trash cans on the road surface so that snowplowing to the edge
of the road can be done.

Submitted by Roberta Moore

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Connor Fitzgerald, Ben Bostick, Caden Truxall and John Wargo
have all earned their Arrow of Light, Cub Scouts highest honor,
and have chosen to continue the long road towards the rank of
Eagle Scout. They were honored for their achievements at the
annual Cub Scout Blue and Gold on February 15, where they
participated in a bridging ceremony and were accepted into
Troop 118. We are very proud of them and look forward to the
great things they will do for their community, troop and families
in the months and years to come.

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Lorain County Historical Society

The Lorain County Historical Society is pleased to announce
its new exhibition on Beckett Industries to be on display in the
Lorain County History Center’s rotating gallery through July.
This exhibition is included in the price of admission, which is $5
per adult, ages 13-18/$3 and children 6-12/$2 (children under 6
and LCHS Members are free). Please call LCHS at (440) 322-
3341 for more information. The Lorain County History Center is
located at 284 Washington Avenue, in Elyria.

Black River Audubon Society
March programs

Have you ever dreamed about a birding trip to Africa? Take L-R: Front Row: Cameron Engrish and Gunner Ziegman. Back Row: Zach Evans, Jarred Logan, Maxwell Reichert, Leighton Banjoff, Maxwell
a virtual trip with John and Judy Wilkinson as they present their Menner and David Grif?th.
program, Kenya, the Whole of Africa on March 3, at 7 p.m. at
Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, La- The Saint Jude 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team took the championship in the 2015 Bob Roesky Annual Invitational Tour-
Grange. Although this couple claims not to be serious life (bird) nament. Congratulations! A special ‘Thank you’ to the coaches: Mark Schuckman, Todd Trockley, Dave Grif?th and Kenny
listers, they have recently ventured out on international guided Logan.
birding trips to see what they have been missing in other parts
of the world. Their program will offer Africa "in a nutshell" by Umpires Clinic Remember The Candy Bar
concentrating on Kenya's soda-encrusted, ?amingo-?lled Rift When You Need A Car
Valley lakes to alpine Mt. Kenya and the western lowland for- Interested in becoming an umpire for baseball or softball?
ests at Kakamega. According to the Wilkinsons, these habitats, There is an upcoming clinic being held on March 1, 8 & 15 at Gary
combined with bird-rich savannas, make Kenya a logical choice the American Legion, 393 Ohio Street in Elyria. Ages 12 and
for anyone planning their ?rst African birding adventure. This up are welcome. Baseball class is from 1-3 p.m. and softball Heath
program is free to the public and sponsored by the Black River class is from 3-5 p.m. There is no cost or registration needed.
Audubon Society. You can get carded for both Ohio Hot Stove and Ohio Girls 440-366-3673
Softball Association. Test is on March 15. For more informa-
Also plan to join BRAS members for their March 14 hike at tion, call Lou Vasi at (440) 327-7628.
the Oberlin and Wellington Reservoirs. Meet at Oberlin Reser-
voir at 9 a.m.; trip leader is Sally Fox.

The Jack Smith Outstanding Speaker’s Series is proud to
present the program, America’s Other Audubon, given by librar-
ian Joy M. Kiser on March 21, at 2 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor
Center. Kiser will present a mini documentary on Genevieve Es-
telle Jones, who began a book in 1876 called Illustrations of the
Nests and Eggs of Birds of Ohio, inspired by her admiration of
John James Audubon's Birds of America. Tragically, she was un-
able to complete the work herself. The talk will include aspects
of the family’s story, archival photographs and many other un-
published details. This special presentation is free to the public
and co-sponsored by the Black River Audubon Society and the
Lorain County Metro Parks.

For more information about programs, memberships and
volunteering visit www.blackriveraudubon.org or call 440-225-
7601.

PANCAKE
BREAKFAST

The Friends of the Metro Parks will sponsor a
Pancake Breakfast on:

Saturday March 7th & Sunday March 8th,
Saturday March 14th & Sunday March 15th

from 9am-1pm

at the Carlisle Visitor Center
12882 Diagonal Rd, LaGrange, OH

Breakfast Includes:
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Juice, Milk or Coffee

and All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes!

Cost:
$7 for Adults
$4 for Children 2-10
Kids under 2 eat free!

Page 14, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 RITA FREE RETURN PREPARATION Grafton Hot Stove news
The Regional Income Tax Agency invites all taxpayers, who
LIBRARY CLOSURE are required to ?le a municipal income tax return for any RITA Grafton Hot Stove & Midview OGSO are still accepting reg-
The Grafton-Midview Library will close early (2 p.m.) on municipality, to attend a free taxpayer assistance event. Agents istrations for children ages 6-18 years of age to play competitive
Saturday, February 28, for a staff in-service activity. Please use will be on-site to answer questions and assist with RITA munici- boys baseball & girls softball. Registration dates have passed and
the book drop located on the parking lot side of the building to pal income tax return preparation. To receive assistance, please were a huge success, but there is still time to get your child reg-
return items. bring with you all necessary tax documentation including the istered. Please contact the below personnel directors to register
following: Social Security Numbers for self and spouse, W2s your child. Time is limited.
VFW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE from all employers and all form 1099s, federal schedules - C-
Grafton V.F.W. Post #3341 is conducting a membership E and F, federal forms k-1- 2106-3903 and 1040 if applicable Boys - Rhonda Mueller - [email protected] or
drive. Veterans who have earned a combat ribbon are eligible to and addresses/dates for each location in which you resided in Girls - Tom Tomasheski - [email protected]
join as regular members. Veterans without a combat ribbon can 2014. RITA agents will work with taxpayers on a ?rst come, ?rst
join as Associate Members. Immediate family members of those served bases. Depending on the size of the turnout, wait times They are also pleased to announce their upcoming Reverse
who have served in a combat area can join either the Ladies or may occur; please plan for such. An upcoming session will be Raf?e & Steak Fry on March 7. The event includes a Steak din-
Men’s Auxiliaries by bringing in their family member’s DD214. held in the Council Chambers of the City of North Ridgeville, ner with beer & soda, a DJ for entertainment and a chance to win
The Post will pay $100 towards the dues of the ?rst 20 people 7307 Avon Belden Road, in North Ridgeville, on March 3, from a $1000 grand prize. There are many other opportunities to win
who apply for a life membership. For further information, please 1-7 p.m. For more information, contact the RITA Customer Ser- other valuable prizes in numerous raf?es. Cost is $40 per person.
call the Post at (440) 926-3341 or stop by at 783 Huron St., in vice Department at 1- 800-860-7482. Please complete a contact form at www.graftonhotstove.org for
Grafton. further information or purchase.
AFJROTC Air Society Induction
LENTEN MEALS Midview lunch menu
Grafton V.F.W. #3341 - The Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post Christopher Standard, Mickaylla Thomas, Michael Whary and Alex
#3341 will hold their annual Lake Erie Perch Fish Fry each Fri- Trujillo after being inducted into the Midview Chapter of the Kitty For March 2-6
day through April 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the Post, 783 Huron Street. Hawk Air Society Monday - #1 chicken nuggets #2 cheeseburger, baked french
Perch, shrimp and chicken tenders will be served. Carry-outs are fries fruit, milk.
available by calling 926-3341 after 4 p.m. on Fridays. Members of the Midview AFJROTC Chapter of the National Tuesday - #1 Salisbury Steak #2 Meatloaf, dinner roll,
Pierogi Lunch - It’s time to enjoy pierogi lunches at St. Mary Kitty Hawk Air Society inducted four new members at a ceremo- mashed potatoes, fruit, milk.
Parish in Elyria. Lunches will be served every Friday through ny held on February 7 at the Olive Garden Restaurant in Elyria. Wednesday - #1 Chicken and rice w/ dinner roll #2 Ham and
March 27, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the St. Mary Hall. Enter Congratulations to Christopher Standard, Mickaylla Thomas, cheese wrap, steamed black beans, fruit, milk.
through the commons area on St. Mary Way, between Middle Alex Trujillo and Michael Whary, who were inducted this year. Thursday -#1 Bosco stix w/ marinara sauce #2 Egg roll,
and East avenues. Lunches include 5 pierogi, sour cream and/ The Kitty Hawk Air Society is an academic honor society of steamed green beans, fruit, milk
or onions, salad, applesauce, roll and beverage. The price is $6. AFJROTC. Friday - #1 Macaroni and cheese #2 Hot dog, steamed broc-
Take-out orders are available by calling (440) 323-5539 or by coli, fruit, jello, milk.
faxing an order to (440) 322-2329. Science Fair Winners Note: A Chef Salad is offered as a 3rd choice every day. Car-
Knights of Columbus - The Knights of Columbus Father roteenies are offered as a 2nd vegetable daily. All grains served
Mitchell Cieslik Council 8369, serving parishes in Grafton, Li- St Jude School seventh grader, Katy Koch, answers the judges’ are whole grains.
tch?eld, Oberlin and Wellington, will once again be sponsoring questions about her project at a recent science fair.
their annual Lenten Fish Fry every Friday through March 27, Dean’s list
from 5-7 p.m. in the Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall, 708 Erie Students in the seventh and eighth grades at St. Jude School
Street, in Grafton. Lake perch, pierogis and mac-n-cheese will participated in the school’s annual science fair. The students be- Area woman, Harley Gribben, has been named to the Dean’s
be available. Adult meals are $11, senior meals are $9, children gan their science projects last spring, (at the end of last school List for the fall semester at Shawnee State University in Ports-
4-11 eat for $5 and children under 4 eat free. year). Judges with backgrounds in science related ?elds inter- mouth, Ohio. Gribben is a 2013 Midview graduate who attended
viewed the students about the months of work and results of the Lorain County Joint Vocational School. She is a sophomore
PANCAKE BREAKFAST their projects. Students who received awards will move on to majoring in Sports Studies. Her future plans include working
Join the Midview Band Boosters for a Pancake Breakfast on the Mohican District Science Day to be held in March at Ash- for a professional sports team, traveling overseas to learn about
Sunday, March 1, from 9–1 at the Lorain County Metro Parks land University. sports in other cultures and owning a sports complex for pro-
Carlisle Visitors Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange. Tick- fessional and non-professional athletes. Gribben is an accom-
ets are $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 2-12 and children less Seventh Grade Division: Lauren Smith - ?rst place, Dominic plished bowler and softball player. She is the daughter of Doug
than 2 years old eat free. Breakfast includes: sausage, eggs, DeVengencie - second place, Lauren McIver-third place, Jack- and Shelly Gribben.
juice, coffee, tea or milk and of course all-you-can-eat pancakes. son Zsigray - third place, Anthony Cuevas - honorable mention,
Tickets can be purchased from any high school band student, by Katy Koch - honorable mention and Jordan Ramirez Munoz - McConnell Ready Mix is a full service Ready
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The next meeting of the Friends of the Grafton-Midview Li- Concrete or just a quote for your project call
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children can meet the principals and kindergarten teachers, tour Midview High School.
the school, enjoy coloring and cookies and register for kinder-
garten. To register, please bring the child’s birth certi?cate, two Parents will be introduced to and receive log-in information
proofs of residency, shot records, social security card and any for the Naviance software. This is a software program that all
IEP or custody papers if applicable. Parents can download the families can access to help plan for your student’s next step. Na-
necessary application forms and have them ?lled out before the viance sessions will be held at 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. in the APR.
event. They are available on the district’s website, www.mid- There will also be universities present to answer questions.
viewk12.org. Those already registered are welcome to attend the
event for all the activities. Registrations can also be done during In our small gym will be representatives from universities
business hours at the Board of Education Of?ce, located in the such as Miami University, Bowling Green, Cleveland State,
East Intermediate Building on the Midview campus. For more Ashland, University of Akron, etc. Our computer lab will also
information, contact the Board of Education Of?ce at (440) 748- be open to provide our families an opportunity to sign up for the
5353. Spring administration of the ACT.

Since 1983 This is a really exciting opportunity for parents and students
to come and gain some clarity during what can be a challenging,
Restaurant yet rewarding process. We encourage all high school families to
& Pub attend. Have a great week!

Rt. 57 Grafton Mr. Scott Goggin, Superintendent, Midview Local Schools
[email protected] Twitter: @scottgoggin
926-2621
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JVS Marketing students excel at DECA Competition

Township meeting The Lorain County JVS L-R: Back: Kyle Owens (Firelands), Donnie Ciryak (N.Ridgeville), Sloan Stachowiak (N. Ridgeville) and
Marketing Management/ Kevin Tallarino (Elyria). Front: Lilly Blasko (Keystone), Samantha Graham (N. Ridgeville) and Brittany
The Grafton Township Trustees, the Grafton Township Zon- DECA program participated McGee (Keystone).
ing Commission and the Grafton Township Board of Zoning Ap- in the District 9 DECA winter
peals will hold a public meeting at the Grafton Township Hall on competitions at the Nia Con- place in Human Resource Samantha Graham - 2nd business management and ad-
Tuesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. This meeting will be about Con- ference Center at Kalahari on Management. place in Business Finance. ministration, ?nance, and hos-
ditionally Permitted Use permits and other issues and concerns. January 23, 2015. pitality and tourism. DECA's
Midview: DECA prepares emerging ?agship evaluation process
Belden B’s & G’s news Over 180 DECA mem- Samantha Galvin - 1st leaders and entrepreneurs for involves students in both a
bers from Strongsville, Maple place in Personal Financial careers in marketing, ?nance, written component such as
The Belden B’s & G’s 4-H Club will hold their ?rst meeting Heights, Bedford and the Lo- Literacy. hospitality and management an exam or report and an in-
on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at the Grafton Twp. Com- rain County JVS competed for Mario Ralat - 3rd place in in high schools and colleges teractive component with an
munity Hall on Rt. 83 in downtown Belden. 4-H is open to all the chance to advance to the Personal Financial Literacy. around the globe. As an in- industry professional serving
children from ages 8-19. State of Ohio DECA competi- North Ridgeville: tegral part of the classroom as a judge. DECA’s competi-
tions in Columbus on March Sloan Stachowiak - 1st curriculum, DECA’s industry- tive events directly contribute
The Belden B’s & G’s 4-H Club welcomes new members and 13 and 14. Of the fourteen place in Principles of Business validated competitive events to every student being college
holds its meetings the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from Lorain County JVS DECA Administration. are aligned with the National and career ready when they
March till August. members who competed in Donny Ciryak - 3rd place Curriculum Standards in the graduate from high school.
this regional event, eleven in Buying and Merchandising career clusters of marketing,
Grafton-Midview Library earned his/her opportunity to Team Decision Making.
compete in the State competi-
The Grafton-Midview Library plans to continue bringing tions. The following JVS stu-
quality programs in 2015. For accurate planning, please be ad- dents will advance to the State
vised most library programs require registration. To register, call competitions:
or visit the library, or visit their website, www.gmplibrary.org.
Clearview:
Craft & Chat - Wednesday, February 25, 2-4 p.m. Bring your Junior Patrick O’Connor
craft project and work during these fun group sessions. Enjoy a - 3rd place in Retail Merchan-
sharing time where each person shows/tells what they’ve been dising.
working on. Participants can also partake of the “take it or leave Elyria:
it” table, where unwanted craft items other members bring can be Kevin Tallarino - 1st place
swapped with other members. Registration is not required. in Accounting.
Firelands:
March Madness Book Brackets - March 1-April 4 Do you Roy Folley III - 1st place in
follow college basketball and watch March Madness every year? Principles of Finance.
Join GMPL for our March Madness Book Brackets. 64 books Kyle Owens - 2nd place in
will enter the tournament; one will emerge as the champion! Vote Personal Financial Literacy.
for a winner in every match during the Round of 32, Sweet 16, Keystone:
Elite 8, Final 4 and Championship. Voting is done online Sun- Lilly Blasko - 3rd place in
day-Thursday for each round. A $10 gift card will be drawn Fri- Buying and Merchandising
day from all voters each week. Call for more details. Team Decision Making.
Brittany McGee - 2nd
Hunter & Fishermen’s Potluck - Sunday, March 1, 2-4 p.m.
Calling all hunters & ?shermen! We are looking for people who Hospice of the Western Reserve
are willing to share their knowledge and a taste of their favor- Volunteer Education Series
ite “wild” recipe. Prepare venison, goose, walleye, elk, turkey,
rabbit, etc. If you shot it or caught it, please share it! Each par- Hospice of the Western Reserve is seeking volunteers to assist
ticipant will bring their prepared recipe for attendees to taste. A in private residences, nursing homes, assisted living communi-
“cookbook” will be compiled with all the recipes for each person ties, their two Hospice House locations and hospital settings. As
to take home. Contact the library if you are interested in partici- a vital part of Hospice of the Western Reserve’s team, volun-
pating and ask for Shari. teers come from all walks of life and have a variety of skills,
talents and abilities. Opportunities to serve are diverse: visit pa-
YA Book March Madness - March 2-28. During the month tients and families to provide companionship, socialization, and
of March, vote for your YA favorite books each week as we de- comfort, help with legacy work, transportation, light housework,
termine the best book of 2014. Participants will be entered into meal preparation, run errands, make phone calls, help with cleri-
weekly drawings for Amazon gift cards and books. Teens can cal work, attend health fairs or make a presentation. Volunteers
vote each week at the library or on the Teen Page on the library's with specialized professional quali?cations and training are also
website. The tournament bracket will be displayed in the Teen needed, such as attorneys, licensed hair dressers, massotherapists
Zone. or pet therapy dogs and their handlers.

Seuss-tacular Story Time - Monday, March 2, 6:30-7:30 The next series of volunteer classes will be held at the Univer-
p.m. Come to GMPL for a story time celebration of the Seussiest sity of Akron - Lakewood Campus, 14725 Detroit Avenue, Room
nature. The whole family will have a Seuss-tacular time as we 109, Lakewood, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, April 7, 9,
sing and rhyme to honor a man of such stature. Registration is 14 & 16 from 5-9 p.m. Teen and nonclinical volunteers only at-
a must. tend the ?rst class on April 7, while most other volunteers attend
all classes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or
After School Video Games - Tuesday, March 3, 3-5 p.m. Play to register, call the volunteer team at (800) 707-8922 ext. 6881.
video games and enjoy some pizza for the perfect after school
break. Bring in your own favorite games to share or select one Keystone Event SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
from the library's collection. PS3, Xbox and Wii games can all
be played at the library. Several tablets will also be available for The Community for Keystone organization will hold a levy Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
more playing options. meeting on Thursday, Feb 26 at 6 p.m. in the KHS Cafetorium. programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
LAGRANGE NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 At the meeting, facts about the upcoming levy will be discussed 3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
followed by subgroup meetings Click on the link to be directed
Senior Honored by to additional information about the meeting and the Commu- The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
the Oberlin Rotary Club nity for Keystone organization: http://www.communityforkey- drivers. To become a driver, contact Robin @ 353-0829.
stone.org/. If there is ever a snow day for Keystone or Midview,
Each month the Oberlin Rotary Club honors select students ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE CANCELED.
as “Seniors of the Month.” These young people are recognized Mentor Program propels
for their good character and positive attitude. They have con- student potential These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.
tributed their time and energy by helping the school and com-
munity and are excellent role models for fellow students. The According to the National Mentoring Partnership, a mentor “is 2/23 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free
Oberlin Rotary Club will donate $25 to a charity or project in a caring friend who devotes time to a young person.” Although donuts and coffee for participants.
the student’s name. mentors can ?ll any number of different roles, all mentors have 2/24 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being instructed
the same goal in common: “to help young people achieve their by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit and juice for
The seniors for February were Ethan Hill of Oberlin High potential and discover their strengths.” Keystone High School participants.
School and Taylor Collins of Keystone High School. The stu- students have embraced this goal as they have volunteered to be 2/27 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and snacks
dents were honored at a weekly noon luncheon of the Oberlin a part of Keystone’s Big Cats/Little Cats program. for participants.
Rotary Club at the Oberlin Inn. 3/02 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free
Led by Keystone Guidance Counselors, the program is de- donuts and coffee for participants.
Taylor Collins of Keystone High School is also a PSEO signed to foster positive relationships between students at the 3/03 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being instructed
student (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option), taking college elementary and middle school levels with high school students. by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit and juice for
classes at LCCC. In addition to his studies, Taylor has worked Working as mentors, KHS students form relationships with their participants.
with his grandmother at her business, TNT Tanning, since he mentees by working on academics, talking and cooperating on 3/05 at 2:00 pm Sign up for
was 15. He also babysits for his siblings and has tutored in his therapeutic activities such as arts and crafts. Senior Dinner to be held March
spare time. 12, 2015 at 5:30pm. Two names
Big Cats mentor and KHS senior Brooke Trego comments, “I per phone call only please.
Taylor enjoys playing the electric guitar and video games. really like being a mentor in the program. I want to become an el- 3/06 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and snacks
He has also been a member of Comic Book Club throughout ementary school teacher, so it gives me the opportunity to get to for participants.
high school, currently serving as president. He and fellow know the younger students and understand them better. We play
members serve others through the club, offering face paint- board games with them, have minute-to-win-it competitions, • If you have questions on these programs, please contact
ings at fund-raisers for other clubs and assisting at community make crafts, offer homework tutoring and have fun holiday-cen- the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
events such as Christmas on the Square. tered parties. The best part is that the kids look up to us, and we
are able to set a good and positive example for them.” • The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
He enjoys the challenge of equations and algorithms and fol- occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
lowing graduation he plans to complete all of his basic courses The Keystone Guidance Counselors credit the success of the Manager for additional information.
at LCCC and then transfer to a 4 year college for a degree in a program to dedicated high school students, like Brooke, who
?eld of Engineering. Taylor is marked by his ethic of hard work volunteer their free time to mentor others. They are eager to
and a positive attitude. He enjoys helping others and being in watch the program progress as its bene?ts for both mentors and
their company. He credits the people who have been around mentees continue to grow.
him for years as having greatly in?uenced him and he hopes
that he will be able to give something back in return. The char-
ity he chose for a $25 donation from the Oberlin Rotary Club is
the National Kidney Foundation.

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Page 18, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 How to help: Since they receive no government funding for
operations, the Cleveland APL relies on donations from support-
TAX SERVICES “Little Women” at ers to make a difference in the lives of the animals for whom
Whitehall Columbia they shelter, rescue and provide assistance. Please consider mak-
SQUIREíS ing a donation to their Second Chance Fund to help with the
care of these animals. A donation can be made by visiting www.
INCOME TAX ClevelandAPL.org/donate/help-now.
PREPARATION
They also desperately need adopters for these cats; please
EDWARD J. STEPNICKA contact them at (216) 771-4616, ext. 0 to learn more about their
Enrolled Agent, CPA needs. Even adopting a cat who wasn’t a part of this case will
help!
AUTHORIZED
Helping Ohioans stay warm
IRS
The MAD Factory proudly presents Little Women, by As temperatures continue to fall, the Ohio Development
IRSe file Alan Knee, on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 & 28, at 7 p.m. Services Agency (ODSA) and Lorain County Community Ac-
The production is based on Louisa May Alcott’s life. Little tion Alliance (LCAA) want to remind Ohioans that heating as-
PROVIDER Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and sistance is available to eligible households through the Home
Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The program will con-
440-748-3624 but the publishers are not interested. The production will be tinue to operate through March 31, 2015. The HEAP Winter
performed at Whitehall Columbia, 14161 W. River Rd., in Crisis Program provides assistance to eligible households that
35043 E. Royalton Rd. Columbia Station. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for stu- are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected or
North Eaton dents under 12 at the door. For more information, call (440) have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel.
935-3875.
TREE SERVICE Qualifying for HEAP is dependent upon the size of the
Letter to the Editor household and the total gross household income for either the
Jason E. Davis past 3 or 12 months. For the Winter Crisis Program, the gross
-Complete Crane Service- To The Editor: income of eligible households must be at or below 175 percent
I love living in Columbia Station. I love our parks, schools of the federal poverty guidelines. Residents who need help
“No Tree Too Big or Too Small!” and most importantly our Columbia Branch Library. Our li- paying for heat or who have had their heat turned off should
Tree/Stump Removal brary offers so many programs to the community, as well as call the HEAP hotline at 1-855-806-9620 to make an appoint-
a wealth of information for all that are looking for assistance. ment.
Tree Trimming, Firewood The fantastic staff will help you ?nd anything on any subject.
“FREE ESTIMATES” The Columbia Branch Library has a renewal levy on the The automated line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
Bonded & Insured May ballot. Please join us Monday, February 23, from 6:45- week to schedule appointments, however there is an option
7:45 p.m., for an informative meeting on how you can help to speak to a representative during regular of?ce hours. The
812 Bond Street, Elyria 44035 support our Columbia Library. We hope to see many faces in hotline also includes a recorded message describing the docu-
Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected] our meeting room to ask questions and show our love of our ments needed for your appointments. LCCAA also accepts a
Columbia Library. Please stop by this Monday, February 23, limited number of walk-in appointments at 401 Broadway, in
ARBOR CARE TREE and see how our community can support our library! Lorain. Appointments are strongly encouraged.
Susan Trujillo, Columbia Station
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck Jesus Christ Superstar production
• 113 Ft. Crane Rolling Thunder Chili Cook-Off
Lorain County Metro Parks, in conjunction with Digital
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood Rolling Thunder, Inc., Ohio Chapter 8 of Medina will be First Media, WOBL and the Ohio Arts Council, proudly pres-
holding their 14th annual Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, March 8. ents the TrueNorth Cultural Arts production of Jesus Christ
Triple Shredded Mulch Whether you want to cook and compete, or just eat, the event Superstar, February 27 - March 15 at French Creek Nature and
will take place from 12-3 p.m. It will be held at VFW Post Arts Center.
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member #9520, 1439 S. Carpenter Rd., in Brunswick. Pre-sale tickets
are $5; tickets are $7 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Celebrate the season with this seminal rock opera loosely
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675 There will also be a 50/50 and a basket raf?e. For more infor- based on the Gospels. “Superstar” tells the age old story of
mation, please contact Tim Dvorak at (216) 676-5524. Jesus’ arrest, cruci?xion and resurrection as seen through the
WATERPROOFING eyes Judas Iscariot. Starring Aaron Patterson as Jesus, Casey
Cats from Humane Investigation Kirchner as Judas and Melissa Anderson as Mary Magdalene.
BASEMENT Case need help!
SOLUTIONS With the incredible team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim
Just over 2 weeks ago, the Cleveland APL lead an animal res- Rice for music and lyrics we have songs like Jesus Christ Su-
• Waterproofing cue operation at The Cat Crossing, a shelter on West 25th Street. perstar and I Don’t Know How to Love Him. Under the di-
• Foundation Repair While this is still an ongoing humane investigation, the follow- rection of Maryann Nagel this show is a legendary piece of
ing information has been released at this time. theatre. Revived again and again for its outstanding music and
• Yard Drainage timeless message.
• Excavating After receiving a complaint from a concerned citizen about
a lack of sanitation and substandard conditions for the animals Show times are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
• Sewer Replacement at the shelter, Humane Investigators visited the facility. When and Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in
denied access to all areas of the shelter, they had to return with a advance or day of the show, $16-$18 for adults and $10 for
440.773.3040 search warrant. They found several very sick cats that had to be children under 18.
taken to the APL for immediate veterinary care. Tests on those
J. A. KILBY ENT. animals revealed a high incidence of serious, highly contagious French Creek Nature and Arts Center, home to TrueNorth
diseases. As all of the cats had been allowed to comingle, the Cultural Arts, is located at 4530 Colorado Ave., Shef?eld Vil-
“Stop the water before it stops you!” ongoing risk of disease transmission to cats that may have been lage. Call (440) 949-5200 for more information or purchase
•Full Foundation Waterproofing •Wall Straightening, healthy when they arrived was extremely high. Out of concern tickets at www.TNCArts.org.
Replacement and Repairs •Full Plumbing Services for the cats, the Cleveland APL returned with another warrant,
and, in all, has taken in 147 cats from this situation. An amazing Reunion At Hippie High
•Yard Drainage Systems •Concrete Replacement and deeply compassionate team worked until the wee hours of
the morning testing, vaccinating, treating for worms and ?eas, Priceless Productions is at it again. Teaming up with Cork’s
440-327-3433 and setting them up in individual housing so they could start to and Stubby’s, Pat’s troupe of Brad Sales, Kathy Whitmore,
receive the care they needed. Debra Rose, Rob Alexander, Deb Burrrow, Kristina Rivera,
Submissions Dave Stacko and Rachel Suhy, will play out the 46th reunion
This past Wednesday, the court con?rmed that Cleveland of the Class of 1969. There may very well be a murder for the
Letters to the Editor APL Humane Investigators had probable cause to impound the audience to solve.
The Rural-Urban Record welcomes letters to the editor. Letters animals and the Cleveland APL has been awarded custody of
are subject to editing for accuracy. Letters should be 250 words the cats. This Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will take place on
or less. Letters longer than 250 words will not be published. All March 6 & 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Cork’s and Stubby’s, 209 S. Main
letters must include your signature, address and contact phone For more than two weeks, their team has provided these ani- St., in Amherst.
number. One letter per family, per month. Letters can be mailed mals with loving care. Approximately 75% of the cats are sick
to: The Rural-Urban Record, P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH and being treated for conditions like upper respiratory, ear, eye Wear your Hippie attire to come and solve the murder! Res-
44028 or faxed to (440) 236-9198. Call for special instructions on and/or oral infections. At least 30% have extensive dental dis- ervations are a must! All proceeds bene?t the Workshop Play-
emailing letters. ease that will require dental procedures under sedation. Several ers Theater. Tickets are $40 each and includes dinner and the
of the cats will require other surgeries. They have all been ex- show. Call 440-988-5613 for tickets or log onto workshopplay-
Photos/Articles posed to feline immunode?ciency virus (FIV), feline leukemia ers.com.
The Rural-Urban Record welcomes articles for our free space. virus (FeLV) and feline giardia. They estimate the costs associ-
These will be placed when space is available, subject to approval ated with this investigation will be in the 10s of thousands of OHC Docent Training Workshop
by the editor. Articles can be sent to [email protected] dollars … and this is on top of the care the rest of their animals
and if accompanied by a photo, photos must be sent as .jpg at- still require. The Oberlin Heritage Center will offer a training workshop
tachments. For more information, call the newsroom at (440) 236- for volunteers interested in becoming docents for its historic
8982. sites tours and special events. The session will be held on
Saturday, February 28, from 2-5 p.m. at the Oberlin Heritage
Editorials Center, starting at the Monroe House. Parking is available in
Editorials include business-related articles and special greetings the Heritage Center’s parking lot accessed off of 20 West Vine
such as Happy Birthdays and etc. There is a special rate for all Street (behind Midas Muf?er).
editorials. Please call for more information on the submission of
editorials. The introductory workshop to the “Upstairs/Downstairs”
tour includes the Heritage Center’s three beautifully preserved
Obituaries/Memorials on-site buildings - the Monroe House (1866), the Little Red
Please call for special rates and instructions on submitting obituar- Schoolhouse (1836) and the Jewett House (1884). Docent vol-
ies or memorial remembrances. unteers receive an overview of Oberlin history from the com-
Deadline for all submissions is Wednesday by noon. munity and college’s founding in 1833 through the next 100
years, covering a number of themes and events. The trained
docents will be asked to make a commitment of helping with
at least four tours or open house events per year as part of the
Oberlin Heritage Center’s volunteer program. The docent
training workshop is free and open to the public. Current and
past docents are welcome to join new volunteers to update
their knowledge of the museums’ collections and sharpen tour
skills. Enrollment is limited; advance registration is requested
by February 25. For more information, or to reserve your place
at the workshop, please call Liz Schultz at the Oberlin Heri-
tage Center of?ce at (440) 774-1700 or send her an e-mail at
[email protected].

Lake Ridge Academy Senior named Fish Fries RURAL-URBAN RECORD, February 23, 2015 Page 19
a US Presidential Scholar Candidate
VFW Post #9871 will be hosting Fish Fries at the Post There will be approximately 20 spaces available and reg-
Lake Ridge Academy is Colin Howell home, 6805 Lear Nagle Road, in North Ridgeville. istration will be on a ?rst come, ?rst served basis, pending a
proud to announce that Colin arship Qualifying Test, from background check. Applications should be returned no later
Howell, a senior and resident which the top 1% of scorers Fish Fries began on Ash Wednesday and will continue ev- than March 23, 2015.
of Oberlin, has been named were name Semi?nalists last ery Friday during Lent, from 4-8 p.m. They will be serving
a United States Presidential fall. Finalists were deter- lake perch, shrimp and pierogies with coleslaw and French Applications can be obtained on line at www.loraincoun-
Scholar Candidate and a mined by the student’s aca- fries. Prices vary according to combination orders. tysheriff.com, or picked up in the main lobby of the Lorain
National Merit Scholarship demic record, participation County Sheriff’s Of?ce, located at 9896 Murray Ridge Rd., in
Finalist. in school and community Dine in or carry-out is available. Call the Post for pick-up Elyria.
activities, evidence of lead- orders at (440) 327-4068. Everyone is welcome.
Colin is one of only 3,900 ership and any other honors Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be able
candidates selected for the or awards received. National North Ridgeville Library to pass a civilian background check. For further information,
United States Presidential Merit Scholarship award please contact Detective Donald Barker at (440) 329-3850.
Scholar Program, which winners will be announced Adult Book Discussion - Pick up “The Unlikely Pilgrim-
is overseen by the United in April. age of Harold Fry,” by Rachel Joyce at the library, then come LCHS News
States Department of Edu- and discuss this author’s debut novel on Tuesday, Feb. 24,
cation and the White House Mr. Howell is an ac- at 1 p.m. The book follows title character Harold Fry on his On March 1, at 3 p.m. at the Lorain County History Center,
Commission on Presidential complished student at Lake spontaneous journey to reunite with an old colleague who Mrs. Ada Gates Patton, the great-great granddaughter of John
Scholars. The program rec- Ridge Academy, where he has written him from hospice to say goodbye. Thus begins and Abigail Monteith, presents a program that will cover vari-
ognizes our nation’s most will be valedictorian of this Fry’s 600-mile journey on foot. ous topics, including the position of women in the workplace,
distinguished graduating years’ graduating class of her distinctly unique ventures in society, modeling and her ex-
seniors for their accomplish- 2015. He scored a perfect 7 Mile Isle Steel Drum Band - How does being on a perience as a New York 1960’s actress.
ments in academic success, SAT test score in math and sun-drenched island in the Caribbean sound to you? The
leadership and service to reading, and is a National AP North Ridgeville Branch will at least make you feel closer Many have driven past the grandiose Monteith Hall on the
school and community. Mr. Scholar. He is active in many to a warm beach when they welcome 7 Mile Isle on Sunday, way to and from downtown Elyria. Monteith Hall, built in
Howell will continue to the extracurricular activities on March 1, at 3 p.m. All ages will enjoy their unique sound 1835, takes its name from the original owners of the house,
next stage of the formal U.S. campus, including serving of steel drums and other instruments. The Sunday program John and Abigail Monteith. From the start, this family was
Presidential Scholar ?nalist as president of the Junior series is sponsored by The Friends of the North Ridgeville actively involved in Elyria. Through the years, the Monteith
selection process, of which Statesman of America, Mock Branch Library, Inc. family, which later included the Gates family, grew, expanding
only 141 are named in May. Trial, Model United Nations their in?uences beyond their Elyrian borders.
All ?nalists are invited to and he is a varsity soccer Browser’s® Buddies - Volunteer canines from Therapy
attend a White House-spon- player. Dog International will be at the library on Saturday, March This event is free. Advanced reservations are appreciated
sored medallion presentation 7, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The dogs are coming to hear by calling LCHS at 440-322-3341. The Lorain County History
ceremony in June. grade-schoolers read! Call and sign your child up for a 15- Center is located at 284 Washington Avenue, in Elyria. Addi-
minute session. tional parking is available at the Elyria Baptist Church (next to
Mr. Howell has also been the Lorain County History Center).
named a National Merit Movie and Popcorn - Have a good day watching some-
Scholarship Finalist, an ac- body else’s bad day on Saturday, March 7, at 2 p.m. Fami- Get Ready For
colade bestowed on only lies are invited to watch a recently released PG-rated ?lm.
15,000 graduating seniors in Pre-registration is required. SPRING
the United States. The Na- Advertise in The Rural-Urban Record’s
tional Merit Scholarship pro- Irish Music - Listen to Irish folk music at the library on March 23, April 2o & May 11, 2015 Issues.
gram is an academic com- Sunday, March 8, from 3-4 p.m. Mossy Moran plays a heat- Special “Get Ready for Spring” focus.
petition for recognition and ed style of traditional and contemporary Irish music. Back
scholarship funds that began by popular demand, enjoy this performer’s foot stomping Call your sales
in 1955. About 1.5 million brand of music. The Sunday program series is sponsored by representative today at
juniors entered the program The Friends of the North Ridgeville Branch Library, Inc.
by taking the Preliminary 440-236-8982
SAT/National Merit Schol- Book Discussion - Pick up a copy of “Wild: From Lost to reserve your space!
to Found on the Paci?c Crest Trail,” by Cheryl Strayed at
Olde Towne Hall Theatre news the adult information desk at the library. This book is now
a major motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon. Spark
Olde Towne Hall Theatre presents “Children of Eden.” It up conversation with other adults on Wednesday, March 11,
is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the at 1 p.m.
age-old con?ict between parents and children, freely based on
the Book of Genesis. With meanings on a number of levels, For more information on any of these programs, or to
the story of “Father” Adam and Eve re?ects on earthly fami- register, call the North Ridgeville Branch at 440-327-8326.
lies, their immediate challenges and their generational lega- The North Ridgeville Branch is located at 35700 Bainbridge
cies; covering topics from parenting, personal responsibility, Road.
rebellion, intellectual independence, to overcoming family
dysfunctions. NRHS performs “Grease”

The theatre is located at 36119 Center Ridge Road, in "Grease" will be swinging into North Ridgeville High
North Ridgeville (just west of Rt. 83). Tickets are $15 for School on March 5, 6 & 7, at 7 p.m. The performances will
adults and $12 for seniors and children. take place at the North Ridgeville Education Center, located
at 5490 Mills Creek, in North Ridgeville. Tickets are $8 for
Call for reservations at (440) 327-2909. You can also visit adults and $6 for students. Doors open at 6:30. No reserva-
their website at www.oldetownehalltheatre.com. tions needed.

Show times are Friday & Saturday, Feb. 27 & 28, at 7:30 Citizen’s Partnership Academy
p.m.; Sundays, March 1 & 8 at 3 p.m.; and Fridays & Satur-
days March 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. Sheriff Phil R. Stammitti is proud to announce that the Lo-
rain County Sheriff’s Citizen’s Partnership Academy will once
again be offered.

The Citizen Partnership Academy is a 10-week course de-
signed to inform and share with the citizens of Lorain County
the functions of the Lorain County Sheriff’s Of?ce, along with
other aspects of Lorain County judicial system.

The classes will begin on Wednesday, April 8, at 6 p.m., and
continue for 10 weeks, until June 10. Each class session will
run from 6-8:30 p.m. During these sessions, participants will
be given hands on instruction in ?rearms, building searches,
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