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Volume 68 No. 16 Columbia Station, Ohio February 13, 2023
WHS student signs letter of JVS students weld lockers for Amherst Fire Department
commitment with Bluffton U Lorain County JVS Weld-
ing and Fabrication students
accepted the challenge to
make specialized storage
lockers for the Amherst Fire
Department.
“The Amherst Fire De-
partment is in the process
of switching from a basic
life support provider (BLS)
to an advanced life support
provider (ALS),” shared As-
sistant Fire Chief Brandon
Dimacchia. “One part of the
process of becoming an ALS
provider is being able to carry
life-support drugs, which are
also narcotics, and these must
be locked by State standards.
Lockers like these are used
in ambulances and some fire
trucks.”
Welding and Fabrication
senior Max Kennedy, from
Jeff Polen, Melissa Polen, Haleigh Polen and CJ Polen. Firelands, explained the
Wellington High School senior CJ Polen signed his commit- process of getting the lock-
ment letter to declare his intention to play baseball for Bluffton ers built. “It was a little bit
University. Bluffton University is a member of the National more difficult than I thought
Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III (NCAA III) in the it would be because it looks
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. just like a rectangle with a
Wellington High School Head Baseball Coach Dan Davison door, but when you get into
shared, “I’ve had the privilege of coaching CJ since he was the project, you have to make
five. To see this dream come true for him is amazing, he’s a sure that the hole for the key-
great young man. I’m proud of him and excited for the oppor- pad is cut out right, and when L-R: LCJVS Welding and Fabrication Instructor Tony Tyree, senior students in the LCJVS
tunity he has at Bluffton.” you’re making two, you have Welding and Fabrication program, Amherst Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Dimacchia and
His parents, Jeff and Melissa Polen, were present along with to make sure they look the Amherst Fire Chief Jim Wilhelm stand by the storage lockers.
his sister, Haleigh. Full of pride, CJ’s father Jeff said, “he’s put same.”
the work in and he got to a point where he decided this is what Dimacchia said the lock- about fasteners beyond just The Amherst Fire Depart- ment Chief.
he wants to do, and here we are. He kept his grades up and ers are exactly what they nuts and bolts. “They used ment has been a long-time Making something that
worked hard.” were looking for. “We needed aluminum rivets and worked supporter and partner of Lo- will be used in the commu-
CJ said that he likes the Bluffton facility and staff. He’s something with a code and with stainless steel hinges rain County JVS. “We knew nity made Kennedy feel good
known the staff for a long time, and it all just clicked. latch, it needed to be sol- too. The students also worked we could reach out to the about his work. “We build a
“I’m going to be majoring in criminal justice,” he said. “I’m id, and can’t be broken into. with the LCJVS Collision school when this need arose lot of things in our lab, but
excited about the other players I’ve met, they’re welcoming.” These look great.” Repair program in their pow- and we are always happy to it is stuff for here, so to have
As far as his plans for the upcoming Dukes baseball spring According to Tony Tyree, der-coating spray booths to keep work like this within in something we’ve made be
season, CJ shared that he’s “focusing on getting better and Lorain County JVS Welding get the lockers painted ma- the county,” shared Jim Wil- used out in the real world is
ready for the collegiate level. We have a goal to win the con- and Fabrication Instructor, chine gray.” helm, Amherst Fire Depart- cool.”
ference as a team.” Coach Davison is in his fourth year as head the students learned more
coach. The baseball season starts on March 23 for the Dukes! Nathan Perry Chapter, NSDAR
Grafton Township Fire Department "Honor American History" Poetry Contest
Pancake Breakfast
The Nathan Perry Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Nathan Perry Chapter, NSDAR) of Lorain
roundabout, but the road has County, Ohio, is pleased to announce it is sponsoring a poetry contest to Honor American History. You may participate by sub-
not closed yet and they are mitting one poem (free or formal verse) on the theme with forty lines maximum. Contest submission ends on March 10, 2023, at
anticipating it to remain open midnight. Please submit your poem to [email protected].
until spring. Come and enjoy Here is how to submit:
breakfast and conversation at Within the body of your email, paste your poem (no attachments), list your legal name and, if applicable, your pen name, and
the Grafton Township Fire provide your phone number. Submissions will be assigned a number as judges will not know your name. Poems cannot contain
Department on February 19 hate speech or sexually explicit language/themes. Judges will only consider poems that follow the rules.
for their semi-annual Pan- Winners will be contacted in late March and will be asked to read their poems on April 8, at 10:30 a.m., at the Lorain Historical
cake and Sausage Breakfast. Society: Carnegie Center, 329 10th Street, Lorain, Ohio, followed by an open mic. Winners will receive prizes even if they cannot
Breakfast will be served from participate or do not grant permission for publication. If you cannot attend, your poem will be read by someone else at the event.
The time has come for the 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Grafton Township Pancake They are located at the Cash prizes will be: • First Place: $100.00 • Second Place: $50.00 • Third Place: $25.00
Breakfast event. There has corner of St. Rt. 303 and St. Please reach out to Nathan Perry Chapter, NSDAR if you should have any questions [email protected].
been some work happening Rt. 83, in Belden.The meal is About Nathan Perry, NSDAR - Chartered in 1918, the Nathan Perry Chapter National Society Daughters of the American
to prepare for the double by donation only. Revolution (Nathan Perry Chapter, NSDAR), based out of Lorain County, Ohio, is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer
service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism.
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[email protected] Pasta for Paul
Valley City Firefighters’ On Monday, February 20, from 4-9 p.m. at the Columbia In Loving Memory
Pancake Breakfast VFW Post #9340, there will be a spaghetti dinner benefit for William M. Ross
The Valley City Firefighters’ Association is having their Paul Huszarik. Paul is currently recovering from a motorcycle years in a career he loved before
accident he was involved in this past July while on a charity
Pancake Breakfasts on March 5 and March 12, both days from ride for Alzheimer’s, and the medical bills are piling up. After retiring from General Electric.
Upon his retirement, he loved
8 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be at the fire station located at 6700 Center spending over 3 months in a nursing home, multiple surger- to tinker and stayed busy fixing
Rd., in Valley City. Along with looking for attendance, they are ies, and having to learn to walk again, Paul, who always gives anything he could get his hands
looking for table sponsors and baskets for a silent raffle. The as- unselfishly without hesitation, needs our help. To ease some on. He spent time with his family
sociation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that uses the mon- of the financial burden, friends and family of Paul are hosting and enjoyed travel, with trips to
ey raised to better the equipment to serve the residents, along a spaghetti dinner in his honor. The cost of the dinner is $10 Ireland, England and extended
with buying necessities for their members. This year, they are for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Dine-in (all you road trips in recent years. Bill was
using the money that is raised from the pancake breakfasts to can eat) or take out is available. Please join us for good food, well-known for his kindness and
purchase two new iPads for their ambulances to do their reports community spirit, basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle to support he loved to help others, serving
for many years as a volunteer tax
on. If anyone has any questions, they can contact them at the Paul and ease some of his stress while recovering from this preparer and a consistent blood
fire station at (330) 483-3811 and ask for Kevin or Drew, or via life changing injury. For advance tickets, or to donate, con- donor.
email at [email protected]. tact Mitzie Pickering at (216) 386-3171, Emily Marzaloes at Bill is survived by his son,
(440) 223-0415, Dave Pickering, Sr. at (216) 386-3312, Tiffany William Michael Ross, 81, of Bill Ross, his daughter Laura
VFW Fish Fries Schroeter at (330) 441-0650, John Pojman at (440) 554-7617 Columbia Station, Ohio, passed Ross and her fiancé Dan; his
away, Sunday, January 22, 2023, six grandchildren Deanna Carter
The Columbia VFW Post #9340, located at 25742 Royalton or Mel Theodus at (440) 822-5927. Tickets will be available at surrounded by his children. and her husband Chris, Joshua
the door as long as the food lasts. All proceeds will go directly
Rd., in Columbia Station, is having Lenten Fish Fries every Fri- to Paul to cover his medical expenses A celebration of life service Drisko and his wife Kerry, Andrea
day, from 4-8 p.m., from now through March. Cost for a Fish will be held at 1 p.m, Saturday, Ramos, Esperanza Ramos, Dylan
Fry Dinner or Combo Dinner is $16. All are welcome to attend. Sheriff’s Blotter February 18, 2023, at Columbia Ross and Shayne Hill; and four
Deacon
Ballroom, 24883 Royalton Road, great-grandchildren,
Little Raiders Preschool Registration These are incidents for Columbia Township from the Sher- Columbia Station, OH 44028. and Genevieve Carter, Lola Ross
Bill was born August 5, 1941 and Florasol Ramos. He is also
iff’s Blotter for the month of January 2023. in Cleveland, Ohio to Bill and Ellen survived by his sister Mary Anne
Registration for peer models for the 2023-2024 school year January 9 - Drug investigation onWest River Rd.; Theft on (Smith) Ross. He graduated from Calfee and her husband Dan, and
in The Little Raiders Preschool is underway. Peer Model spots S. Boone Rd.; Department information on Royalton Rd.; Assist Columbia Station High School his brothers; Dennis Ross, Rick
are filled on a first-come, first-served basis as openings become other agency on Snell Rd.; Property damage on Snell Rd.; Fol- in 1959 and attended Otterbein Ross and his wife Sharon, and
University before joining the Air John Ross and his wife Sue. He
available. Please visit our website at clsdraiders.org and click low-up investigation on Royalton Rd.; Fraud on East River Rd. Force. After a short engagement, was preceded in death by his
on Little Raiders Preschool for the application link and details. January 10 - Suspicious condition on Jaquay Rd./Osborne he married Joan Ehrbar, on wife, Joan Ross, his daughter
Any questions, please contact Judy Skoczen at (440) 236-5021. Rd.; Follow-up investigation on Castlebar Ct.; Breaking and June 6, 1964, after which Susan Ross, his grandson Jose
entering on Royalton Rd.; Alarm on Leatherleaf Dr. they headed off to Mississippi, Manuel Ramos and his brother
January 11 - (2) Premise checks on Royalton Rd.; Animal
Copopa Elementary Kindergarten complaint/investigations on East River Rd. and on on Louise then California, before Bill was Jim Ross.
deployed to Vietnam. Upon his
In lieu of flowers, we request
Registration and Information Night Ln.; Civil matters on Dupont Ave. and on White Tail Run. return, he began a career in the donations be made to Wounded
computer
electronics
Warrior Foundation or to your
career
January 13 - Alarm on Hawke Rd.; Traffic stop on Royalton
If you have a child that will be five (5) years old on or be- Rd./Hawke Rd.; (2) Alarms on Royalton Rd. field. Bill became a software local blood bank in Bill’s honor.
programmer and spent many
fore August 1, 2023, he or she may attend Kindergarten next January 14 - Alarm on West River Rd.
fall. Copopa Elementary School is in the process of planning January 15 - Premise check on Royalton Rd.
now for the 2023-2024 school year. This year, we will have January 17 - Welfare check on Royalton Rd.; Lockout on
a registration and information night for PARENTS ONLY on Westwood Ave.; Traffic complaint on Station Rd./Royalton Rd.
Tuesday, March 7, from 6-7 p.m. This will be a time to meet January 19 - Accident, private property, on West River Rd.;
Ms. Molnar, the school counselor and teachers. Parents will Traffic complaint on Castlebar Ct./West River Rd.; Assistance
pick up their child’s registration packet and receive your child’s on Royalton Rd. and on Station Rd.
kindergarten screening appointments at this time. January 20 - Fraud on Nichols Rd.; Alarms on Sprague Rd.
If you cannot make it that night, please call Copopa Ele- and on West River Rd.
mentary at 440.236.5020 or Liz Wenzel, District Registrar, January 21 - Follow-up investigation on Sprague Rd.
at 440.236.1236. If you have friends or neighbors who may January 22 - Domestic violence/disputes on Aldridge Ave.
not have received or read this notice, please have them call and on Fairway Dr.; Follow-up investigation on Royalton Rd.; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
also. Property damage on Royalton Rd.; Railroad Complaint on Root
Rd./Osborne Rd.; Traffic stop on Royalton Rd./Plum Creek Dr. COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP
January 23 - Department information on Station Rd.; Acci-
Hosanna Lutheran dent, private property, on Sprague Rd.; Stolen vehicle/unauth- BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Early Childhood Center roized use on Redfern Rd. The Columbia Township Board of Zoning Appeals will
January 24 - New call on Sprague Rd.; Assitance on Fair-
Open House/Registration Night way Dr.; Weapons complaint on Station Rd. meet on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to hear
January 25 - Alarm on Royalton Rd. Case 2023-01. The public hearing will be at the Columbia
Hosanna Lutheran ECC Will Be Hosting January 26 - Breaking and entering on Colfax Ave.; Fol- Town Hall, 25496 Royalton Road, Columbia Station,
a Preschool Open House/Registration low-up investigation on Royalton Rd.; Fraud on River Glen Ohio.
Case 2023-01: Ummah, Inc., 24050 Royalton Road,
Night on Wednesday, February 15, Dr.; Suspicious conditions on Sprague Rd. and on West Columbia Station, Ohio, is requesting a Conditional Use
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Located at River Rd. Permit to operate a private school serving Pre K to 4th
January 27 - Protection order violation on Valleyview Dr.;
13485 West River Road, Columbia Fraud on S. Boone Rd.; 911 Hang up/open line on Station Rd. Grade beginning in the fall of 2023. The property is zoned
Station. Come meet our Teachers January 28 - (2) Premise checks on Royalton Rd.; Domestic General Business, and a school is a conditionally permitted
and tour our room. This program violence/dispute on Royalton Rd.; Traffic stop on West River use subject to the conditions in Article 8.338 SCHOOLS
is designed for children 3-5. 3’S Rd.; Suspicious condition on Sprague Rd. of the Columbia Township Zoning Resolution.
and early 4’S meet Tuesday and January 29 - Disturbance on West River Rd. The application will be available for examination from
Friday, 9-11 a.m. 4’S and early January 30 - Department information on Station Rd; Monday, February 13, 2023, through Monday, February
5’S meet Monday, Wednesday Harrassment on West River Rd.; Follow-up investigation on 27, 2023, at the Columbia Township Office. The office is
and Thursday 8:30-11:30 a.m. You can also find us at Plum Creek Dr.; Premise check on East River Rd.; Suspicious open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
the Columbia Afterprom Vendor Fair at The Columbia conditions on Royalton Rd. and on West River Rd. is located in the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton
Road, Columbia Station, Ohio. Please direct questions to
January 31 - Suspicious condition on Forestview Dr./N.
Middle School on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m.-2 Boone Rd.; Alarm on Sprague Rd. the Zoning Inspector at 440-236-8802.
p.m. If you need further information, contact Tanya Notice given by: Rita J. Plata, Administrative Assistant
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COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Columbia Historical Society CMS hosts the Power of the Pen
CHS Students of the Month The Columbia Historical Society will hold its first meeting District Tournament
of the 2023 year on Tuesday, February 14, at 7 p.m., in Co-
lumbia Town Hall, located at 25496 Royalton Road, Columbia Thanks to the generous support of the Columbia Commu-
Station. Yes, it is Valentines Day, a time of love, care and ro- nity Foundation and the Columbia Local School Board, CMS
mance. If you have any valentines, old or new, historical or was able to host the Northern District 1 Tournament for Power
modern you would like to share with the membership, bring of the Pen on January 21, under the direction of Kyleen Wilson.
them in! Loving refreshments will be served. 16 schools competed with (75) 7th Graders and (62) 8th Grad-
Dean’s List ers writing in three rounds of creative writing. CMS 7th grade
writers were Sophia Juliani, Lillie Keirn, Lilly Schwerman and
Marina Stolarek-Houston. Lillie Keirn won 9th place overall
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that for the 7th grade writers. CMS 8th grade writers were Ira Joy
Alexis Moore of Columbia Station has been named to the Fall Lavinder, Audrey Nixon and Mackenzie Phlegar.
2022 Dean’s List. Congratulations! A huge heartfelt thank you goes out to the Columbia Com-
munity Foundation for their generous support in sponsoring our
team and the Tournament.
Columbia Trustees Meeting for the Hospitality Room and the TAB Room. Another thank
Also, thank you to the PTO for their generous contributions
Samuel Skor Kalista Cook you goes out to the 30+ student and adult volunteers whose
help at the tournament was invaluable. Ira, Lillie, Lilly and
Seniors Kalista Cook and Samuel Skor have been chosen Marina have all qualified to compete at the Northern Regional
as Columbia High School “Students of the Month” for January. The Columbia Township to date. There were 14 mutu- Tournament at Baldwin Wallace University on March 11.
Nominees are chosen based on the following criteria: Maturity, Board of Trustees met on al aid assists and 3 mutual aid Congratulations to each POP team member for your hard
Citizenship, Behavior and Effort. February 6 in the Town Hall requests. Transport billing for work and dedication to bettering yourselves and honing your
January brought in $9,442.81.
with two Trustees present, Mr.
Kalista Cook is the daughter of Kalyn & Joe Cook and the writing craft!
sister to Kylie Cook. Kalista has participated in many activities Heidecker and Mr. Manning. The Department is working
on grants for radios and safe-
Also present was Fiscal Officer
throughout her career at CHS. She is Vice President of the Co- Mandie Andrews. The Trustees ty equipment. They are also Bluebirds 101
lumbia chapter of the National Honor Society and is a member voted to accept the minutes of working on the Safer Grant for
of Literature Club and Key Club. She is also Captain of the Var- the January 17 meeting. The hiring personnel. Have you ever seen a bluebird? Are you interested in learn-
sity cheer team and takes part in the CLSD drama club. These Trustees voted to pay the bills Rita Plata gave the Cem- ing more about these beautiful native songbirds?
programs have allowed Kalista to participate in many volunteer and payroll. The bills amount- etery report: $1,000 was re- On Saturday, February 25, Penny & Fritz Brandau, mem-
opportunities including mini cheer camp, the biannual senior ed to $65,719.04 and payroll ceived for burials, $1,000 for bers of the Black River Audubon Society and the Ohio Blue-
citizen breakfast, food drives and many more. Along with these amounted to $35,602.77, bring- the sale of graves and $1000 bird Society, will give a presentation about Eastern Bluebirds
extracurriculars, Kalista has maintained high honor roll status ing the total to $101,321.81. for footer fees. at 2 p.m. at the Lorain County Library’s Columbia Branch. The
throughout high school. She has also taken CCP courses and Receipts totaled $69,501.29. The Zoning Commission library is located at 13824 W. River Rd., in Columbia Station.
will be graduating with her Associates of Arts and Associates Department Reports will meet Thursday, March 2, This program will focus on how to choose the right bluebird
of Science Degrees from Lorain County Community College. There was no Deputy pres- at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. habitat, what features to look for when choosing a bluebird nest
Outside of school, Kalista is employed at Dunkin’ Donuts. Af- ent, but the Township did re- The Board of Zoning Ap- box and how to monitor your nestbox. We will also talk about
ter commencement, she plans to attend Kent State University, ceive the Incidents Report for peals will meet on Monday, bluebird predators and competitors and will show video of the
majoring in Political science on a pre-law track. January. February 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the family life of bluebirds. Please join us for a relaxing hour and
Samuel Skor is the son of Mark & Jennifer Skor and the The Zoning Inspector re- Town Hall for Case 2023-01, learn how to welcome bluebirds into your life.
brother of Jake and Jalynn. As a member of the Class of 2023, ported 12 permits issued, of a request by the Ummah Inc. Since class size is limited, registration is requested by call-
Sam has been involved in a variety of activities throughout his which 9 were for single family for a Conditional Use Permit ing (440) 670-3684 or (440) 236-8751. If preferred, registra-
to operate a school for Pre-K
homes, bringing the total for
high school career. He is a member of the Columbia chapter the year to 11. through 4th grade beginning in tion can be done online at LorainPublicLibrary.org/events to
of the National Honor Society and has been honored with an The Road-Service Direc- the fall of 2023. reserve your spot. Click on the date of February 25 and then
academic award in 2021 and 2022. He has participated in Var- tor reported that all equipment Old Business follow the prompts to fill out the form to register.
sity Cross Country and Track all four years at CHS, serving issues were repaired and all There is no information on
as Cross Country Captain his senior year. Outside the school equipment was up and running. the land swap on Snell Road Genealogical Society program
day, Sam has volunteered with class concession stands, the There is no word on the status available yet. The cell tower
Middle School Power of the Pen competitions, and the Leaders of the Issue I project yet. The lease has not changed. The re- On Monday, February 13, at 7 p.m., the Lorain County
Club Copopa Carnival, running game activities for over 200 crew has been busy cutting quest from Friends of the Li- Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will present a virtual
children. Sam also works part-time at LifeWorks of Southwest trees and patching the roads. brary has been taken care of - program. Genealogist Thomas S. Neel, in recognition of Val-
General hospital. After graduation, Sam will attend Baldwin The Fire Chief reported 40 they found a place to store their entine’s Day, will present “Until Death Do Us Part: Marriage &
Wallace University and major in Computer Science. on file, 35 on call and 52 runs books. Divorce Records of the 1800’s.”
New Business This online program is free and open to the public. Contact
The Trustees voted to ac- <[email protected]> and ask to be added to the list to
cept the NOPEC Resolution receive a link to the meeting.
and Grant Agreement for the
Wukie Energized Community Grant Start 2023 with a
of $17,554.
Committee Reports
Southwest General Hospital
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will meet March 29 for a gen-
eral meeting. The Comprehen- Comprehensive dental care for
sive Plan Steering Committee the whole family!
is waiting to hear if the Lorain
County Commissioners will
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a consulting firm. They may
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have to wait a couple of weeks
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After Community Input, the
71 regular meeting was adjourned
st
Anniversary to go into a Public Hearing for
zoning amendments. 6757 Center Rd
Attendance was held for
Sale the Public Hearing. There were Valley City
two Trustees present, Mr. 330-483-1190
Heidecker and Mr. Manning.
Fiscal Officer Mandie Andrews www.gandalfspub.com
was also present.
The Trustees received the LIVE MUSIC Taco Tuesday
zoning amendments from the SAT, Feb 8, 7:30pm 3 for $9
Zoning Commission. They ap-
proved all four amendments, Pick from our Taco Menu
but the results then go to the with... Hard & Soft Shells
Mitch Hengst
• Sectionals Trustees for acceptance or re- $5 Margaritas
jection. Amendment 2022-1
• Leather dealt with the height of mounds FRI, Feb 24, 7:30pm
• Reclining Sofas & Chairs in a development.The Trustees with... Wednesday
voted in favor.Amendment
• Dining Rooms 2022-2 dealt with the word Custy & MAC & CHEESE NIGHT
• Bedrooms sediment and erosion draining. McNamara Choose from multiple
Artisan Meals
• Solid Wood TV Consoles The Trustees voted in favor. SAT, Feb 25, 7:30pm
Amendments 2022-3 and
• Authorized Hunter 2022-4 dealt with the residen- with... Thursday
Douglas Dealer tial status and the change of Lego Legros BURGER NIGHT
residential zoning to business
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Wukie Furniture & Interiors zoning along Route 82 (Roy- Angus Beef - $9
alton Road). The trustees voted
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Trustees meeting so that all
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Brunch from
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The Public Hearing was
MON-TUES-WED-FRI-SAT 11-6; SUN 12-5; adjourned. The next regular Bring in YOUR growler $3 Bloody Mary’s,
meeting will be on Tuesday,
THURS by appointment only February 21, at 7 p.m. in the and we’ll fill it. Mimosas, Craft Cocktails
Town Hall. Tues & Wed: 11am - 10pm, Thurs: 11am - 11pm,
Fri & Sat: 11am - 12am, Sun: 9am - 9pm
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Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD February 13, 2023 Columbia United Women’s
The Rural-Urban Record Ash Wednesday Service Fish Fry Dinner
Published Bi-Weekly on Monday There will be a Fish Fry Dinner on Friday, February 24,
You are cordially invited to the Columbia United Women from 5-7 p.m. at the Pittsfield Community Church, located at
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter in Faith’s Ash Wednesday Service on February 22, at 10 a.m. the corner of State Route 58 and 303. All meals are $15. All are
Founders 1955 Following the service, a continental breakfast will be served. A welcome!
Lee Boise, Publisher & President freewill offering will be taken. After expenses, the money will Game Night
be donated to the Columbia Food Center.
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 Please make reservations by Friday, February 17, to the Co-
North Eaton Christian Church would like to invite you to
Mailing Address: lumbia United Methodist Church office at (440) 236-8822 or to Game Night on Sunday, February 19, at 5:30 p.m. Break that
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 Thelma Bell at (440) 236-5467. cabin fever with friends as we gather to play games and munch
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station on snacks. No program, just a relaxed (depending on how com-
Phone: 440-236-8982 Chili Cook-off petitive you are) evening. Bring your favorite game, join an
Emails: [email protected] ongoing game or choose from our stash. Bring snacks to share.
[email protected] North Eaton Christian Church will be hosting a Chili Cook- Lemonade, juice, water and coffee provided.
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com off on Sunday, February 26, at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to If you have any questions about Game night or North Eaton
DEADLINE: enter a chili into the competition. There is no cost to enter or Christian Church, please call the church office at (440) 748-
attend. We do ask that you plan on voting for your favorite chili
2230. NECC is located at 35895 Royalton Rd., in Grafton, next
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday at 12 p.m. by placing a monetary donation into the cup next to that chili. to the Eaton Fire Department.
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment’ Feel free to vote for more than one. Donations/Votes will be
Out of Area Subscriptions - $40/year tallied at the end of the evening. The chili with the most money Reverse Raffle ‘Mardi Gras’
wins. All donations will go to support the mission and ministry
of North Eaton Christian Church. Our Lady Queen of Peace will be having a Reverse Raffle
Drinks, mac & cheese, hotdogs, cornbread and chili top- ‘Mardi Gras’ on February 18. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and din-
pings will be provided. The Midview Swinging Blues Jazz ner is served at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall at 708 Erie Street, in
Band will be entertaining us for the evening. Grafton. Ticket price is $50 and includes dinner, Main Board
If you have any questions about the Chili Cook-off, please Number and refreshments. Grand Prize is $1,500! Side boards
Office Hours:
2023 Issue Dates and Deadlines: contact the church office at (440) 748-2230 or necc175@out- and basket raffles will also be part of the event. Tickets are
look.com. Visit our Facebook Chili Cook-off event page at
The Week Deadline: The Week https://fb.me/e/2zB5Eqyz1. available in the Parish Office. Please call (440) 926.2364 with
Issue:
any questions.
Before Publication: December 28 Publication: North Eaton Christian Church is located at 35895 Royalton
of
January 2
January 16 January 11 Rd., in Grafton.
Tues-Thurs: 9am - 4pm January 25
Office open BY
January 30
Mon & Fri: CLOSED February 8 Dinner & Contemporary Service
APPOINTMENT ONLY, as
February 13
February 27 February 22
our limited staff works
2023 Issue Dates and Deadlines:2023 Issue Dates and Deadlines: Belden United Methodist Church, located at 36130 St. Rt.
March 13
March 8
from home these weeks.
March 27 March 22 202, in Grafton, invites you to please join them for a free ap-
Deadline:
Issue:Issue: April 5 petizer “Dinner With Jesus” at a contemporary service to be
Deadline:
April 10
Please call or email for more information. held on the following Wednesdays: February 15 and March 15.
April 19
April 24
December 28
January 2January 2
December 28
May 8
May 3
2023 Issue Dates and Deadlines:
January 16January 16
January 11
January 11
2023 Issue Dates and Deadlines: Praise and Worship is at 6:15 p.m. and the appetizer dinner is at
May 22
May 17
January 25
January 25
January 30January 30 May 31 6:45 p.m. Message, Prayers and Music is at 7 p.m. For more in-
June 5
Deadline:
Issue:
February 8
February 13February 13 June 14 formation, contact Youth Ministries Director, Kaittye, at (440)
February 8
Issue:
Deadline:
June 19
315-0534 or the church office at (440) 926-2209.
January 2
December 28
February 22
February 27February 27 June 28
February 22
July 3
December 28
January 2
January 16
January 11
July 17
March 13 July 12 Grief Share
March 8
March 8
March 13
January 16
January 11
July 31
January 25
January 30
March 22
March 27 July 26
March 22
March 27
January 30
January 25
August 14
August 9
February 13
February 8
April 10
April 10 August 23 You don’t need to go through your grieving process alone.
April 5
April 5
February 8
February 13
August 28
February 27
February 22
April 19
April 19
April 24 September 6 Grief Share is a faith based support group for those who have
April 24
September 11
February 27
February 22
lost a loved one and are looking for answers as you sort through
March 13
March 8
May 3
May 8
September 25
May 8 September 20 the grief. We offer support, comfort and guidance through
May 3
March 8
March 13
March 22
October 9
March 27
May 17
May 22
May 22 October 4 shared experiences and we encourage you to join us. Bring a
May 17
March 27
March 22
October 23
April 10
April 5
June 5
May 31
June 5 October 18 friend if you’d like. The group meets at Christ Church Main
May 31
April 10
April 5
November 6
November 1
April 19
April 24
June 19 November 15 Campus, located at 23080 Royalton Rd., in Columbia Station,
June 14
June 14
June 19
November 20
April 24
April 19
May 8
May 3
June 28
July 3
June 28
July 3 November 29 on Mondays, February 27 through May 22, from10- 11:30 a.m.
December 4
May 3
May 8
or 7-8:30 p.m. For More information or to register, visitwww.
May 17
May 22
December 18
July 17
July 12
July 17 December 13 griefshare.org or call the church at (440) 236-8282.
July 12
May 22
May 17
Your are always welcome at
July 26
July 31
June 5
July 31 July 26 Christian Unity Church Lakeview Free Will
May 31
June 5
May 31
August 14 August 9 Winter Crisis appointments 36353 Capel Rd., Grafton, Ohio Baptist Church
August 9
August 14
June 19
June 14
June 19
June 14
August 28 August 23 Pastor Neal Brock 12025 Durkee Rd., Grafton
August 28
August 23
July 3
June 28
July 3
June 28
www.christianunitychurch.org
Sunday School 10 AM,
Winter heating assistance, for residents who are without heat
September 11 September 6 or threatened with disconnection, is available through March 31, Sunday School for all ages 10am Worship Service 11 AM.
September 6
September 11
July 12
July 17
July 12
July 17
September 25
September 25 September 20 2023. Sunday Worship Service - 11am & 6pm Everyone welcome
September 20
July 26
July 31
Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7pm
July 31
July 26
October 4
October 9 October 4 Winter Crisis applicants must be living at or below 175% of
October 9
August 14
August 9
August 9
August 14
October 23
October 23 October 18 the federal poverty line. Crisis appointments can be scheduled at
October 18
August 23
August 28
August 28
August 23
November 6
November 1
November 6 November 1 lccaa.secure.force.com/appointments for the following reasons: Hosanna Lutheran Church Church of Christ
September 6
September 11
•Heat has been disconnected;
September 6
September 11
November 20 November 15 •A disconnection notice has been received; 13485 West River Rd.
November 20
November 15
September 20
September 25
September 20
September 25
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am
November 29
December 4 November 29 •You need to establish new service; Columbia Station Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm
December 4
October 9
October 4
440-236-8900
October 4
October 9
December 18 December 13 •You need to pay to transfer service; Family Worship at Noon Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
December 13
December 18
October 18
October 23
October 23 October 18 •Bulk fuel users have less than a 10-day supply of wood, coal, 211 Forest St., LaGrange
November 1
November 6
November 6 November 1 pellets, propane or oil; [email protected] 440-355-6872
www.hosannalutheranchurch.com
•Defaulted on PIPP payments.
November 20
November 15
November 20 November 15 These emergency situations qualify for an appointment with
November 29
December 4
December 4 November 29 LCCAA staff, which will be conducted over the phone. GRAFTON UNITED
December 13
December 18
December 18 December 13 Those with a pending disconnection notice must provide an
account number during appointment scheduling to place a hold METHODIST CHURCH
on the disconnection. The appointment must be at least 48 hours 973 Mechanic St. •Grafton •926-2034 “Answering God’s Call to Grow”
“Answering God’s Call to Grow”
before the scheduled disconnection. Missing or rescheduling the 10:00am Worship 105 West Main St, LaGrange
appointment may result in disconnection. Mission: 440-355-4561
In person services are being offered for seniors only in part- “Putting God’s Word to Work” www.lagrangeumc.org
nership with the Lorain County Office on Aging. An LCCAA En- Pastor Bob Spaulding Services at 10 a.m. in our Sanctuary
ergy Services employee is stationed at the LCOA office in Elyria
from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those 60 and
Helping You Plan a Personal Remembrance over who are not comfortable making an online appointment may
36625 Center Ridge Road | N. Ridgeville | 327-2955 walk in during those hours. COLUMBIA
www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com A secure drop box is available at LCCAA, located at 936 BAPTIST CHURCH
Broadway Ave., in Lorain, for required documents.
Required documentation includes: “Loving God; Loving Others”
•Income information for all household members 18 years of American Baptist Church
age or older for the last 30 days; 25514 Royalton Road
•Any member reporting “no income” must complete a no in- 440-236-8206
FUNERAL HOME come form;
9:15 a.m.
2089 Columbia Road •Social Security numbers for all household members; Sunday School
Cremation • Monuments Valley City, OH 44280 •Proof of citizenship for all household members; for all ages
Pre-paid Funerals 330-483-3300 •Most recent electric and gas bills. 10:30 a.m.
For a complete list of countable income, please visit their
1021 Main St., Grafton “Understanding When website. Family Worship
Needed Most”
Stairlift Access
440-926-2048 www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com Maximum benefits for Winter Crisis are: $175 for regulated Rev. Phil Betts
www.dukefuneralhome.com Pre-Need Planning Available gas and electric utilities; $750 for unregulated gas and electric
utilities; $900 for bulk fuel, propane, heating oil or kerosene; and
$550 for coal or wood.
Laubenthal -Mercado or replacements. Our Lady Queen of Peace
The program can also fund up to $500 in heating unit repairs
LM Program. Applications for that program are taken at energyhelp. Weekend Masses WeekdayMasses
If you do not have a disconnect notice but need help paying
Catholic Church
FUNERAL HOME
your bill, you may be eligible for the Home Energy Assistance
Now offering On-site
ohio.gov. No appointment is needed.
Cremation Services
If you have questions about an existing application, you can
(Church)
(Chapel)
Funeral Home is also
also call (440) 245-1870 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5
Mon., Tues.,
Handicap Accessible
p.m., to speak with a representative. The lobby reception window
Sat. 4:30 p.m.
Thurs., Fri. 9 a.m.
at 936 Broadway Ave., in Lorain, is open for one visitor at a time.
Serving Families for over 50 years
Sun. 8:30
(Church)
No documents are accepted at the window. A weather-tight,
38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. • Elyria, Ohio 44035
secure document drop box is stationed at the agency’s rear lob-
440-322-4626 • 440-323-1929 Masks are required. & 11 a.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
by entrance. The box is checked hourly. Documents can also be
www.laubenthalmercado.com faxed to (440) 457-0337. ~708 Erie St., Grafton • 440-926-2364~
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Legal Notice
[email protected] Notice is hereby given that the 2022 Annual Financial
Reports for Penfield Township have been completed and
Keystone Library events filed with the Auditor of the State of Ohio. A copy can
be seen at the March 7, 2023 meeting of the Township
Trustees at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall or by
Tech Thursday - Thursday, February 16, at 4 p.m. - Elyria Public Library, Keystone, 133 E. appointment by contacting Vicki Denes at (440) 315-5607.
Commerce Dr. - Join us to play around with our tech toys each month. This month is Squishy Vicki Denes, Fiscal Officer
Circuits. Ages 10+. Registration required. Call (440) 322-0119 or visit www.elyrialibrary.org to
register.
Mad Science of Northeast Ohio|Sound Science - Friday, February 17, at 2:30 p.m. - Elyria
Public Library, Keystone, 133 E. Commerce Dr. - Get noisy at the Library with this family-friend-
ly event! Join the Mad Science crew as we explore “sounds like science.” Ages 4+. Registration
required. Call (440) 322-0119 or visit www.elyrialibrary.org to register.
Audubon Speaker program
The Black River Audubon’s 65 Year Anniversary Outstanding Speaker program will feature
well-known naturalist, author and birder Scott Weidensaul and his program “A World on the
Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds,” on March 25, at 3 p.m. at the Carlisle Reserva-
tion Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange.
Weidensaul will take you around the globe to learn how people are fighting to understand and
save the world’s great bird migrations.
This program is free for members, $10 for non-members. Pre-registration for attendees is
required. Tickets can be purchased by following the link at www.blackriveraudubon.org.
Dean’s List
Northern Illinois University announces its fall 2022 Dean’s List students. To earn this dis-
tinction, students must meet a minimum semester GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of
Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of
Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Visual & Per-
forming Arts. A student from the area who achieved this honor is Lillian Cassell, of LaGrange, a
graduate of Keystone High School. Congratulations!
Elyria Public Library announces new Strategic Plan
Elyria Public Library Director Jennifer Starkey has announced the release of a new 3-year
strategic plan, which highlights the library’s mission, vision, values and goals for continued
growth and success in serving the community.
The Elyria Public Library Strategic Plan was the result of months-long planning among the
library’s board of trustees, leadership team and employees who discussed and developed the plan
to fulfill its objectives in the years ahead. Of particular importance to the plan was assessing the
results of hundreds of community surveys. The feedback from the community was critical to the
strategic plan.
“EPL is enthusiastic to enter a new phase as we seek to meet evolving and newly identified
community needs and interests,” said Library Director Jennifer Starkey. “We revamped our
mission, vision and values statements to refresh our purpose and direction.”
The Elyria Public Library’s mission is to connect, engage and inspire all with intellectual and
creative opportunities. Each of the library’s updated strategic initiatives and goals align with the
concise mission.
The Elyria Public Library will be celebrating its new strategic plan, the addition of a new
outreach service and vehicle, EPL Workforce & Outreach Center and featured collections and
services at an Open House on Monday, April 24, at 4:30 p.m. at EPL Central, located at 211
Second St., in Elyria.
“April 24 kicks off National Library Week, and we wanted to celebrate our community and
the Library’s place in it,” said Community Engagement Director Jennifer Harmon. “Traditional-
ly, libraries have adapted to the needs of its community, and EPL is no different. We can’t wait to
showcase what today’s modern library has to offer.”
To view the Elyria Public Library Strategic Plan 2023-2026, visit elyrialibrary.org.
NAMI Health and Wellness event
On February 23, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Ill-
ness) of Lorain County will host their first Health and Wellness
event at the Amy Levin Conference Center, located at 1165
North Ridge Road, in Lorain, from 6-8 p.m.
The event will feature Seed Yoga, who will provide a free
yoga session to all attendees. The goal is to provide an example Talk with over 60 Local
of how physical health and mental health are connected. In ad-
dition to yoga, those in attendance will have the opportunity to
learn more about NAMI services and volunteer opportunities. & National Vendors
There will also be a free raffle and other activities with a Mardi Find Inspiration
Gras theme. Refreshments will be provided.
Registration is not required but suggested, to register call Check Out the Latest Trends
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Free Presentation about 2023
the Underground Railroad
Ohio was a significant part of the network of safe houses
and hiding places that became known as the Underground Rail-
road. Lorain County, in particular, was important for a number
of reasons. Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African
Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping
from slavery. The town was once said to be second only to Can-
ada as an asylum for freedom seekers.
Learn more with a presentation by Stephanie Bohnak, mu-
seum education and tour manager at Oberlin Heritage Center,
on Sunday, February 19, at 3 p.m. Learn about the historic de-
cisions that shaped Oberlin’s growth as a station and highlight
the individuals and events that marked Oberlin as one of the
most active stations of the Underground Railroad. Stories will
include Oberlin College’s acceptance of African American stu-
dents, the famous ship Amistad and a former slave and student,
men who volunteered for John Brown’s violent raid on Harp-
er’s Ferry, and local efforts to thwart slave catchers.
This presentation is online via Zoom. It is free and open to
all but registration is required. Go to lchs.org/events to register.
The mission of the Oberlin Heritage Center is to preserve
and share Oberlin’s unique heritage and to make the commu-
nity a better place to live, learn, work, and visit. Learn more at
www.oberlinheritagecenter.org. Emerald Event Center
33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon
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45 Midview Class of ‘78 Reunion “Braveheart” themed display
th
After Prom Dodgeball Tournament The Nest Restaurant at Gray Hawk in LaGrange, from 5-10 at the Home & Garden Show
We are planning on holding our 45th year class reunion at
Midview After Prom presents their Annual Dodgeball Tour- p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023. We are also trying to
nament! The event is on Saturday, March 4, at 9 a.m. Cost is gauge interest in having a 9-hole scramble on the morning of
$10 per player. Contact Kelly Allen at kellyallen24@charter. September 16 prior to our reunion. If you and/or your spouse/
net for more information. significant other are interested in participating in a 9-hole
scramble, please contact Larry Rotuno at (440) 864-9580 or
Village of Grafton 2023 join us at and respond to the Facebook page post at Midview
State of the Village Address High School Class of 1978 to stay updated on the plans. Hope
to see all members of the class of 1978 at the reunion! Please
pass this information on to any of our classmates!
The 2023 Village of Grafton State of the Village Address
will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 7:30 a.m. at Our Lady
Queen of Peace Parish Hall, located at 708 Erie St., in Grafton.
Doors will open at 7 a.m.
The event is hosted by Village of Grafton Mayor David
As we move through the month of February and warmer
DiVencenzo and featured speakers include: weather is just ahead, we continue to motivate our students to
Village of Grafton Mayor David DiVencenzo; Village of
Grafton Administrator Joe Price; Grafton-Midview Public Li- complete their assignments, stay positive and strive for excel-
lence in their education.
brary Director Adele Infante; and Midview Schools Superinten- To ensure Midview can maintain its current educational ex-
dent Bruce Willingham. periences, the Board of Education voted to place a substitute
Cost to attend the event is $15 and includes breakfast items levy on the May 2, 2023 ballot. If approved, the proposed 10-
catered by Check Please Café in Grafton. Individual tickets are year substitute levy will generate $6,200,000 annually and re-
available for purchase at Village of Grafton Hall (960 Main St.), place the two existing emergency levies that expire at the end
Grafton-Midview Public Library (983 Main St.) and Farmers of 2023.
Insurance-Janowski Agency (955 Main St.). As May quickly approaches, I want to ensure that every-
Please join us to learn about the “Grafton of Tomorrow.” All one in our district community understands school funding and
proceeds benefitting Midview Area Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. knows where to access all financial information pertaining to
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Midview. this substitute levy easily.
Please email me at [email protected] or visit
Angels Haven Horse event www.midviewk12.org/o/district/page/levy-information to view
more levy-specific information as it becomes available.
Please join the Angels Haven Horse Rescue horses and The need for this substitute levy stems from the expiration
volunteers for a Hoppin’ good time. The event is on Sunday, of two existing emergency levies at the end of 2023. One was
March 19, from 1-4 p.m. It is held at Evergreen Farm, located passed in March 2012 and the second was passed in February “A garden design created by “Trinity Outdoor Solutions
at 13297 Durkee Road, in Grafton. It is a $15 donation for par- 2013. Combined, those two existing levies generated $6.2 mil- of Grafton” choose the classical movie “Braveheart” as
ticipants and $5 for just snacking. This event offers a large egg lion annually for the district. their theme at the Great Big Home & Garden Show at the
hunt (start time is 2 p.m.), horse rides, games and snacks, along Keeping our district financially healthy will not only help Cleveland IX Center this year. The outdoor fireplace had a
with a photo op with the bunny (bring your camera). Please strengthen our community, but it will provide the tools for our sword on display.
park at Midview Schools’ Durkee Road entrance. students to reach their full potential. We have committed our- GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
selves to becoming educational leaders in the county and our
For more information, call (440) 781-5060. All ticket dona-
tions help pay for the horses feed, supplements, veterinary and recent gains show we are headed in the right direction.
More detailed district financial information, including
farrier care and stall bedding. Thank you for all your support! monthly financial reports, the Five-Year Forecast, levy history
Village Barber Shop and much more, can be found on the Treasurer’s website.
Bruce Willingham, Superintendent
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SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
Sponsored by the Grafton VFW with
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drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829.
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participants. Registration required.
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341. Attend in person or on Zoom!
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
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ALWAYS Learning at the Library - Tuesdays, February 14 Western Reserve, who will facilitate a support group for adults
Public Zoning Meeting & 21, at 10 a.m. Join the library and Grafton’s own Always who have experienced the death of a loved one. Come and learn
about helpful techniques to deal with your grief and find com-
Best Care Senior Services for a weekly educational program,
fun games and included free lunch. Come and meet other se- fort in a supportive group setting. The Hospice of the Western
The Grafton Township Zoning Commission will hold a pub- niors, socialize, and learn about all the great assistance avail- Reserve asks those who are grieving a loss from more than one
lic zoning meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, at the able in your own community on a variety of topics! year ago and those who have experienced the loss of a pet, a
Grafton Township Hall, located at 17109 Avon Belden Rd. The Tween Café: Valentine’s Day Party - Monday, February 13, child under the age of eighteen or a person who passed away
Zoning Commission will continue reviewing Definitions in the at 4 p.m. Whether you have a Valentine or not, all are welcome from suicide or homicide to not attend this program. Registra-
Zoning Resolution and also review issues and concerns as they at this Valentine’s party! We will make bling rings, love potions tion required.
come up. with a scientific twist and Valentines for the special one in your Video Game Day - Thursday, February 16, at 3:30 p.m.
life! No registration is required, so feel free to bring a friend! Come hang out with us and play one of these great systems:
TechBytes: Fix Your Ride with Chilton’s Auto Repair -
GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Wednesday, February 15, at 10 a.m. Come and find information PS3 or PS4, Nintendo Switch or Wii, XBox 360 or One. Enjoy
light refreshments. This program is for Teens ages 12-18 and in
Grafton-Midview Library on how to fix your own vehicle using the extensive Chilton’s grades 7-12. Registration required.
Level Up Gaming - Thursday, February 16, at 6 p.m. Are
The Grafton-Midview Public Library has everything you Auto Repair database. Join John of the library’s Information you missing video games, but are too old to attend the teen
Department as he goes through the basics of how to find sche-
and your family needs for entertainment, education and more. matics, instructions and parts lists to help you DIY. No registra- program? Are you an adult who loves to play video games?
Don’t have a card? No problem. To learn more about the library tion is required, just drop in! Then this program is for you. Come hang out with other adults
or to get a library card, call (440) 926-3317 or visit our website Hope & Healing with Hospice of the Western Reserve - and play video games. Enjoy one of our consoles or bring your
at gmplibrary.org. The Library is located at 983 Main Street, Thursday, February 16, at 10 a.m. Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, own. Light refreshments. Registration is required.
in Grafton. ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Do You Dino? - Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m. It’s a les-
son, it’s an activity, it’s a scientist-led video from the Smithso-
nian’s National Museum of Natural History featuring scientists
Early Bird Sale! day, February 20, at 6:30 p.m. To celebrate Black History
and dino experts! Do U dino? Yes, I do! Registration required.
The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Martin Luther King - Mon-
Month, Susan Cannavino, of Presentations With Pizzazz, will
tell the story of one of the most important heads of the Civil
Rights Movement. Learn about Dr. Martin Luther King’s child-
hood, family values and career and what shaped him into a
strong and valiant leader. Registration required. This is a hybrid
program and can be attended in person or on Zoom.
Light it Up! Tuesday, February 21, at 4 p.m. Sally Hen-
nessey, from Ohio State University Extension’s Lorain County
4-H STEM office, will be here to show us how to make light
up keychains.
The Game’s Afoot: How to Create a Board Game - Tues-
day, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. Do you wonder what goes into
the making of your favorite board games? Come hear Justin
Bores tell the story of his year-and-a-half-long journey creating
his board game, Travelers of the World Famous Destinations.
Then, join Justin at the BYOB Board Game Night on Friday,
February 24, to play Travelers of the World Famous Destina-
ALL ABOVE GROUND, IN-GROUND AND tions with him! Registration required. You do not need to regis-
ter for the BYOB Board Game Night to come to this program.
Book It! Book Discussion - Wednesday, February 22, at
ON GROUND POOL PACKAGES ON SALE NOW 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, February 23, at 10 a.m. Join us every
month for a lively discussion of a chosen book. February’s title
is Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson. Copies of the book are
Hurry to reserve your prime installation spot! available to pick up from the library. Light refreshments will
be served.
Wreck This Journal Club - Thursday, February 23, at 3:30
Full Service Department for p.m. Our Wreck this Journal club will continue this spring. If
you did not get to join us last year, contact the teen librarian
ALL In Ground and to see if there is still availability. Do you like to write, journal,
draw, create or destroy? Then this club is definitely for you. We
will be working our way through Wreck this Journal, by Keri
Above Ground Pools Smith. Participants will receive a free copy of the journal. For
teens ages 12-18 and in grades 7-12. Registration is required.
BYOB Board Game Night - Friday, February 24, at 6 p.m.
Why host your own game night when you can have one at
the library? You bring whatever drink fuels your competitive
spirit, and we’ll bring some tasty snacks and a whole array of
board games. Additionally, Justin Bores, creator of the board
PLAY SETS game, Travelers of the World Famous Destinations, will make
No extra charge for a special guest appearance to play his game with us. Invite your
friends or make new ones there! Ages 21 and up. Registration
delivery and setup. required.
Mystery of the Unknown Valentine Digital Escape Room -
Cash discounts Recommended for grades 3-5, however anyone is welcome to
now available. participate. Visit the teen web page to test your sleuthing skills.
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Pancake Breakfast CONSTRUCTION ALERT
Visitor Center holds Art Exhibition Friends of Metro Parks of Lorain County will hold two
Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfasts on Sunday, February 26 Sheffield and Elyria Townships
and Sunday, March 5, at the Carlisle Visitors Center, located at
12882 Diagonal Rd., in LaGrange. The Office of Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is currently
The cost for this cash only breakfast is $8 per adult, $4 per in the process of collecting survey data and completing
child ages 3-10 and under 2 are free. environmental studies to complete the construction
The breakfast will include 1 serving of scrambled eggs, 3 documents associated with the replacement and upgrade of
sausages, juice, milk and all-you-can-eat pancakes. the traffic signal at the intersection of North Ridge Road and
Elyria Avenue in Sheffield and Elyria Townships.
Garden Club of N. Ridgeville Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2025, and
traffic will be maintained during the work. No additional
The Garden Club of North Ridgeville will meet on Wednes- right-of-way will be required to construct the project. The
“Autumn Day by the Lake” and “The Forest”
are part of the Carlisle exhibition. day, February 15, at 4:30 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Public estimated cost of the new traffic signal is $387,000, of
Library, located on Bainbridge Road, in North Ridgeville. which 90% is being funded through a grant from the Federal
The Carlisle Visitor Center Art Gallery will present “Limbs Their program will be on Bulb Forcing. They will be planting Highway Administration. For additional information, please
and Leaves II, a solo exhibition by Ken Long. tulips, hyacinths and daffodil bulbs for spring indoor blooming. contact Assistant County Engineer Robert Klaiber at 440-
329-5586 or [email protected].
The exhibition is at Carlisle Visitor Center Art Gallery, lo- They welcome visitors to join them for interesting programs
cated at 12882 Diagonal Road, in LaGrange. The event is from and activities. For more information, please call (440) 365-
now through February 28, and is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 8522.
daily. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
One year after his first exhibition at the Carlisle Visitor Cen-
ter Art Gallery, Northeast Ohio based photographer and digital
artist Ken Long returns in February with a new collection of Friends of Metro Parks of Lorain County will hold their
work. “Limbs and Leaves II” will feature images of trees and annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Fridays and Satur-
leaves processed using neural net software to give them a paint- days, April 28 & 29 and May 5 & 6, and a Sunday matinee on
ing-like quality. May 7 at the Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, in
According to Long, “The natural world is full of beauty that LaGrange.
I try to capture it in a unique way with my art.” Come see for Tickets for “Reunion at Hippie High” by Eileen Moushey
yourself! will go on sale February 15. Early Bird prices are in effect from
For more information, contact Ken Long at k_d_long@hot- February 15 to March 15 and are $35 per individual/$68 per
mail.com or (440) 666-1363. couple, and $33 per person for groups of 8 or more. We Need You!
After March 15, ticket prices are $40 per individual/$75 per
couple and $35 per person for groups of 8 or more.
To make a reservation, please call (216) 544-3865. Interested citizens are needed
EATON TOWNSHIP to fill positions on the
ZONING COMMISSION Harold dreams of a better world Zoning Commission and the
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proposed Ross rezoning of 6 parcels on the north side amount, can help her on the path
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Honor’s List
Duke Pride Carnival LCCC Wellington Center Programs Jody Barco from Wellington, a BS Nursing (RN-BSN Com-
The Lorain County Com- spired information session on pletion) student was named to the Honor’s List for the Fall
Mark you calendars for this year’s Duke Pride Carnival. The munity College Wellington the best ways to maintain and 2022 semester at Mercy College of Ohio. To be named on the
event is on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. There will Center is located at 151 Com- improve heart health at ANY Honor’s List, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.3 or higher and
be dozens of carnival games for kids! Come early and enjoy merce Drive, in Welling- age. Register by calling (440) be enrolled for 6-11 credit hours. Congratulations!
a free breakfast being served from 8-11 a.m. The event is at ton. Events are held in room 647-1776.
the Wellington High School, located at 629 N. Main Street, in 119/120. Contact them with CCP Info Night - Mon- Mercy College Honors List
Wellington. any questions at (440) 647- day, March 6, from 6-7 p.m. Jody Barco, a BS Nursing (RN-BSN Completion)student
MMS Drama Club show 1776 or wellington@lorainc- Learn more about College from Wellington, was awarded honors for the Fall 2022 semes-
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cc.edu.
ter at Mercy College of Ohio. Congratulations!
Cardio Drumming - Ev-
CCP Information Night! This
The McCormick Middle School Drama Club in Wellington ery Monday & Wednesday, program allows students to Dean’s List
proudly presents, “I Hate Shakespeare.” Show dates are March from 6-7 p.m. This is an aero- earn college credits while in
3 & 4 at 7 p.m. in the Patricia Lindley Center for the Perform- bic workout that uses a buck- high school, all for free. Stu-
ing Arts, located at 627 N. Main Street, in Wellington. Tickets et, ball & drumsticks. Have dents can enroll in courses at Charles Cameron Brinker of Wellington was named to the
are $11 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and children. Tick- fun and enjoy exercising with LCCC and receive dual credit Rockwell School of Business Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Robert
ets are available at the door on the day of the show(s). Doors drumming movements set for high school requirements Morris University, in Moon Township, PA.
open at 6:30 p.m. to music ranging from low and for college credit. These Congratulations!
to high impact. Open to all credits may be used at LCCC
Wellington Kiwanis News ages, and modifications will or for transfer to the college WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
be shown if needed. Reserve
or university of choice after
equipment for first class by high school graduation. This
Wellington Kiwanis Club’s annual Pancake Day is return- texting instructor Shannon at state-funded program cov-
ing to its normal February timetable and is set for Friday, Feb- (440) 935-0391. ers tuition, books and fees.
ruary 17, at the Wellington Eagles Hall, located at 631 S. Main Neighborhood Alliance Join LCCC representatives
St. The past two years the event was held in April due to the Mobile Senior Program - to learn more about the pro-
pandemic. The club will serve from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and then re- Every 1st Tuesday, from 10 gram. These in-person ses-
open from 4-7 p.m. a.m.-3 p.m. Neighborhood sions will cover admission CONSTRUCTION ALERT
Pre-sale tickets are $6 and can be purchased at Bremke Alliance and LCCC Welling- requirements, benefits and
Insurance, 104 S. Main St.; Fifth-Third Bank, 161 E. Herrick ton are working together to cautions, and next steps to
Ave., or the Office on Aging on the third floor of the Town Hall. offer socialization, activities, get started. Register at the RochesterTownship
Meals are $4 for children 8 and under. Tickets purchased at the healthy lunches and more for following link: https://info.
door will be $7. Take-out service will be offered. all older adults. The support- go.lorainccc.edu/ccp2023/. The Office of Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is
Arrangements to purchase tickets can be made by email at ive service staff will also be Chair Yoga - Friday, currently in the process of collecting survey data and
[email protected] or through the club’s website there to meet needs such as March 10, starting at 10 a.m. completing environmental studies to complete the design/
at www.wellingtonohkiwanis.org. benefits assistance, rent and/ Chair yoga is a practice that build documents associated with the replacement of Bursley
Proceeds support Wellington Kiwanis’ service leadership or utility assistance or help- is beneficial for all ages. Uti- Road Bridge No. 0227 in Rochester Township. The bridge
programs – the Wellington High School Key Club, McCormick ing set up other community lizing the support of a chair, is located approximately 0.5 miles East of State Route 511 on
Middle School’s Builders Club and Westwood Elementary resources. you will learn new yoga pos- Bursley Road.
School’s K-Kids. Proceeds also help support Kiwanis’ schol- Fiber Arts Workshops - es and practice movement at
arship program and the club’s newest effort, raising funds for Every Tuesday, beginning at your own pace, while incor- Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2025
community playground equipment. 10 a.m. from February 14. porating breathing exercises. and will involve detours to facilitate the work. Additional
Tickets are also available at the same locations for the sixth Knitters and crocheters can Benefits of chair yoga include right-of-way will be required to construct the project. The
annual State of Wellington breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, bring their projects and work increased mobility, strength, estimated cost of the bridge is $1,000,000, of which 100%
is being funded through a grant from the Federal Highway
March 23, at the Wellington Eagles. Tickets are $15 and avail- on them. An experienced flexibility and relaxation, as Administration. For additional information, please contact
able at the same locations as the Pancake Day tickets. knitter will be available to of- well as stress and pain reduc- Assistant County Engineer Robert Klaiber at 440-329-5586
Wellington Kiwanis is celebrating its 99 year. The club fer help and instruction from tion. Chairs will be provided. or [email protected].
th
currently holds its meetings at 12 p.m. on the first and third 10-11 a.m. Some knitting
Thursdays of the month at the South Lorain County Ambu- supplies will be available to
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Does your home have what independently. These gadgets monitor home and health con-
ditions and can report a variety of information to remote care-
you need to age in place? takers—for instance, if their loved one has a health emergency,
leaves the refrigerator door open, forgets to take their pills, or
leaves the house.
“Aging in place” is a term used when older adults live in 4. Senior-friendly communities: Assessing the se-
their own homes in safety and comfort. Maintaining dignity nior-friendliness of a community is an important priority that
and independence is a high priority among adults in the United can be overlooked. Are you close to your doctors? What about
States. Over 85% of individuals 50-80 years old prefer to age in your friends and family members? Will you be able to maintain
place in their later years. Although it is considered a top priority landscaping? Do other seniors live nearby, or is there a senior
by most seniors and boomers, only one-third (30%) of these center in the area? These general considerations are important
individuals feel confident that their living space has the features for many. It is important to find a community that matches not
that would allow aging in place to be a safe possibility. Almost only your needs but also your interests. If you prioritize fitness,
50% of this demographic reports that they have given little or look at communities with walking trails, gyms, or senior dance
no consideration to their home’s accessibility. So what features classes. Research suggests that seniors who are physically and
in a home would allow you to age in place? socially active are less likely to experience physical decline or
1. Single-story living: Main-floor living is a feature that depression, so consider connecting clients with community re-
older clients should consider when they are in the market for a sources and senior groups. Fabulous Football Dip
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friends, family members, or hired professionals to take over downsizing411.com for a list of her free upcoming seminars
housecleaning and maintenance. Having everything needed on and Lunch and Learns.
one main story will allow for added comfort, independence, By: Jen Herron Underwood
and safety.
2. Accessibility features: Home upgrades designed to im- CWRU research team studies
prove accessibility are often a selling point for seniors and
their families, especially if they intend to age in place. Grab stress management in caregivers
bars, barrier-free showers, raised toilet seats, and lever-style of people with dementia
door handles are accessibility features to look for. Stair-free or
ramped entryways and hallways wide enough for a wheelchair
should also be considered. While it is unlikely that you will For over a decade, Dr. do not have to travel to cam-
find a home that has all these features, it is a good idea to prior- Jaclene Zauszniewski, an pus at any time.
itize which accessibility features are most important and within internationally recognized To learn more, please vis-
range for your budget. For example, it may be easier to install nurse-scientist and Distin- it our website at https://case.
grab bars or change door handles than it would be to widen a guished Faculty Research- edu/nursing/dementia-care-
hallway. er Award recipient of Case giver-research, Facebook
3. High-tech aids: Assistive technology provides a wide Western Reserve University, page at https://www.face- This recipe can be as hot or as mild as you like, depending
range of applications that promote independent living. Such and her research team, have book.com/caregiverstudy- on which kind of tomatoes you buy. Serve with tortilla chips.
high-tech aids are becoming indispensable for aging in place. learned from caregivers and CWRU/, or contact us at Ingredients:
The technology itself is more advanced, targeted, and easy for caregivers. Her research [email protected] or (216) 1 pound sausage
to operate. Aging adults are also becoming more comfort- has one common goal: help- 368-8848. 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
able using tech devices. Seniors report higher levels of con- ing family caregivers to bet- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
fidence in technology than in previous years, with most being ter manage stress and stay Directions:
eager to adopt gadgets as long as they are taught how to use healthy. In a large skillet, cook sausage over a medium heat until it is
them in a way they understand. Smart home options includ- This current project, fund- browned and cooked through.
ing voice-controlled assisting devices (e.g., Alexa, Echo, etc.), ed by the National Institutes Mix tomatoes and cream cheese into the skillet. Stir and
doorbell cameras, smart thermostats, and emergency detection of Health, is focused on adult continue cooking the mixture over a medium heat until the
systems increase a home’s accessibility and allow for monitor- family caregivers of persons cheese has melted. Serve warm. Recipe by Eric Hallett, cour-
ing by faraway caretakers. Smartwatches and cell phones keep experiencing a progressive tesy of www.allrecipes.com.
aging adults in touch with loved ones and track their location, memory problem or dementia
two invaluable features when a senior needs help away from such as Alzheimer’s Disease.
home. In-home monitoring systems, stove alarms, programmed “Given the lengthy down-
pill boxes, and personal emergency systems are all devices de- ward progression of demen-
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Cole Crops - March 2 -Class will cover plants in the Bras- ason works with students to create unique posters showcasing
WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 sica family: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, their quotes.
Each classroom throughout the district has received a grat-
Herrick Memorial Library kohlrabi, and spring & winter radishes. itude board to share positive messages and gratitude writing.
Root Crops - March 16 - Class will cover planting carrots,
parsnips, beets, chard, cucumbers, pickles, melons, summer & This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 17 is Na-
The Herrick Memorial Library is located at 101 Willard winter squash, and culinary herbs. tional Random Acts of Kindness Day), so spread the positivity!
Memorial Square, in Wellington. Phone: (440) 647-2120. Fax: Our Westwood Elementary School KKids club will be sing-
(440) 647-2103. Contact: Janet Hollingsworth, email: hol- Warm Weather Crops – March 30 – Class will cover many ing Valentine’s Day songs at the “Support Local Saturday”
[email protected]. favorite vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, okra, event in downtown Wellington. This fun event is on Saturday,
Winter Story Times - Winter family story times and lap-sit potatoes, sweet potatoes, beans and corn. February 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Main Street Wellington
story times are still in session. Join us for stories, songs and The Good, the Bad and the maybe not so Ugly - April 20 - office (118 West Herrick). Businesses will have special sales,
other activities designed to develop language, literacy and so- Fran will talk about the good – watering, mulch and fertilizers; a Kindland table and Mickey and Minnie Mouse will even be
cial skills your child needs for school success. Programs will the bad – insects, diseases and weeds; and the maybe not so there.
run through March 1. Family story times will take place on ugly – compost. Remember to mark your calendar for Friday, February 17,
Tuesdays at 10:30 -11:30 a.m. They are for children, ages 2-5, National Pancake Day for Kids -Saturday, February 25, at for Kiwanis Pancake Day at the Wellington Eagles, 631 S.
and their parents/caregivers. Baby story times will take place 1:30 p.m. - Join the Library staff for some stories, crafts and Main Street. This event is an important fundraiser and delicious
on Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m. They are for infants & yummy pancakes. Register for this program by February 22. way to support Wellington students through scholarships and
toddlers, ages birth to 24 months, accompanied by their par- Afternoon Book Discussions - January through May, at 2 leadership opportunities. Cheers to a kind February.
ents/caregivers. Register for Herrick Memorial Library’s story p.m, on the fourth Thursday of each month. Discussions will Edward Weber, Superintendent, Wellington Exempted Vil-
times at the children’s desk or call the library at (440) 647- cover both fiction and nonfiction books. People interested in lage Schools, Office: (440) 647-4286 Email: eweber@wel-
2120. participating can check out a copy of the current month’s book. lington.k12.oh.us www.wellingtonvillageschools.org
Open Tech Help - Second Wednesday of each month at We will be reading and discussing ‘The Personal Librarian’ by
1:30-3:30 p.m. Do you need help to learn the in’s & out’s on Marie Benedict on February 23, ‘Women’s March’ by Jenni- Drama Club students
navigating your tablet, smartphone, laptop or other digital de- fer Chiaverini on March 23, ‘The Boys in the Boat’ by Daniel
vice? The Herrick Memorial Library offers Free one-on-one James Brown on April 27, and ‘The Falcon Thief’ by Joshua learn acting exercises
help you learn your device. Hammer on May 25.
Read to Putter - Putter, our friendly therapy dog, visits the Library Board Meeting - Tuesday, February 14, at 10:30
Herrick Memorial Library from 3:15-4:30 p.m. each Thursday a.m. The Herrick Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold
to listen to your child read. This is a wonderful way for children their monthly meeting. This meeting is open to the public.
to practice their reading skills as Putter listens to the stories that Presidents’ Day - Monday, February 20 - the Herrick Me-
they read aloud. Please call the Library to sign up your child for morial Library will be closed on Presidents’ Day.
a 15-minute time slot to read to Putter.
Winter Family Read Aloud - In 2023 we are honoring Ohio
authors in this family fun read-athon. The event runs to Febru-
ary 26 and families that are participating still have time to com-
plete their Bingo sheets for prizes. This program is targeted to
families with children up to age 7. Did you know that February has been declared Kindness
Tween Winter Reading - Tweens, ages 8-11, who are par- Month? Our partnership with the non-profit Kindland began
ticipating in the ‘Winter Read’ still have time to complete their in the spring of 2022 and continues daily within our district.
Bingo sheet and win a prize; remember complete three Bingo’s Kindland’s mission is to have students protect one another,
and your name goes into a prize drawing. All books for these stand up against bullying, create new friendships and to be kind
games must be checked out using your Herrick Memorial Li- to one another. This partnership developed as an anti-bullying
brary card. measure and to ultimately bring students together. “Expres-
Felt Bookmark - Come join the staff at the Library on Tues- sions of Gratitude have a major impact on the brain, optimism
day, February 21, at 5:30 p.m. for our February craft! We will and overall disposition,” shared Stuart Muszynski, Kindland Middle School students practice acting exercises on stage.
be letting our creative juices flow by creating fun felt book- founder. The Great Lakes Theater taught Wellington’s McCormick
marks (adults 18+ only, please). Call to register. Last September, two high school seniors, Alexis Kline and Middle School Drama Club students various acting exercises
HML Gardening How-to Series - All gardening programs Maddison Odom, brainstormed a great idea to include inspira- and best practices at the Patricia Lindley Center for the Per-
are free, but please register as space is limited. All sessions are tional kindness quotes on the school’s digital road sign in front forming Arts on Februay 7. The class was taught by actors
on Thursdays at 6 p.m. and taught by our local gardening guru, of the high school. Every month, high school students submit from Great Lakes Theater. Students were having fun doing new
Fran Blank, in the Community Room of the library. Classes original quotes anonymously, with staff voting for their favorite acting exercises. The McCormick Middle School Drama Club
below: quote. The winning quote is featured on the sign. Congratu- is led by Emily Campofredano.
Early Crops - February 16 - Class will cover crops that lations to junior Hannah Ramirez who wrote, “Slow progress The mission of Great Lakes Theater, through its mainstage
need to be planted early because of their growing period. These is better than no progress. Stay positive and never give up.” productions and its education programs, is to bring the plea-
will include onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, peas, lettuces, kale Wise words. High school librarian technician Kathleen Dick- sure, power and relevance of classic theater to the widest pos-
and spinach. sible audience.
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Residential & Commercial Electrical Service Free Estimates for All Roof and Ventilation Needs
New Work-Replacement-Repairs 440-897-0521 Tear-offs •Re-roofs • Repairs • Stain Removal
•Whole House •Remodeling •Panel Upgrades
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•HVAC Service- New Installs & Repairs Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Jason Jakubisin, Owner
•Security & Camera Systems •Parking Lot Lighting
440-327-3433 ext #3 • www.jakilby.com • General Contracting
State License/Insured •24/7 Emergency Response
• Kitchens/Baths All Seasons Roofing
• Additions Tear-Offs • Chimney Mason
Slates • Gutters
EXCAVATING • Buildings/Garages Repairs from $75
• Roofs Call Casey Willamson at
• Doors/Windows 440-748-3259
725 Sugar Lane,
W.A. SEN Construction LLC Elyria, Oh 44035 • Siding
Excavation Services 440-365-0015 • Plumbing/Electrical
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Family Business for Three Generations
Bonded & Insured - No Job Too Small! www.reaserconstruction.com RE-ROOFS • TEAR-OFFS • TUNE-UPS
Bob 440-238-6485 • Chris 440-238-5949
• SEPTIC INSTALLS - Mound & Spray Systems Licensed • Insured • Free Estimates
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• CULVERT INSTALLS & DRAINAGE ISSUES LAWN • GARDEN • LANDSCAPE
• FOUNDATION EXCAVATIONS FOR GARAGES AND ADDITIONS
• LOT MAINTENANCE SEPTIC SERVICE
• STUMP GRINDING
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•Plumbing Services •All Phases of Excavation •Sewer 440-235-9273
Replacement (water, gas, storm) •Sanitary Sewer Installation Licensed by Board of Health
•Foundation Waterproofing •Septic and Mound Systems Cuyahoga, Medina & Lorain Counties
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• Prompt, Reliable Service
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• Senior Discounts
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•Video Camera Inspection 440-236-9200
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•Septic System Repairs/Installs Residential ~ Commercial
•Sanitary Sewers & Water Lines New Lawns/Hydroseed • Paver Patios • Ponds TAX SERVICE
•Waterproofing FREE ESTIMATES! Retaining Walls • Waterfalls • Bulldozer Grading Work
•Drainage Issues Insured & Bonded Call: 440-748-1333
216-870-4026 Income Tax Returns
PAINTING PARKWOOD
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING TAX SERVICE
Contact Bobbie, Email: [email protected]
440-236-5449 or 216-403-9707(cell)
MILUM PAINTING Roberta Duktig, AFSP
Interior/Exterior “The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer.
For more information on tax return preparers, go to IRS.gov.”
Drywall Install/Repair
FREE ESTIMATES
440-309-5938 TREE SERVICE
24 Hour Emergency Service
440-236-5543 PLUMBING Dennis Tree Service & Landscaping
800-467-1275 Tree Trimming • Removal
OH LIC #23331 Stump Grinding • Pruning
SERVICES: Fertilizers • Fire Wood
•Plumbing Repairs
•Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates!
•Electronic Locating
•Video Camera Inspection
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Office: 440-322-2624
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TREE SERVICE NAMI to Hold Family to Family Class Partners with Paws “Coins 4 Paws”
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Lorain
County will be holding their Family to Family educational Partners With Paws of Lorain County, Inc., announces
class beginning Tuesday March 7 and ending Tuesday, April their first Quarter-Mania event, “Coins 4 Paws,” to be held on
25, from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fireland Auto Group,
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational in Vermilion. A Quarter-Mania is a cross between an auction
Jason E. Davis program for family, significant others and friends of people with (where you hold up a numbered paddle to bid on an item), a
-Complete Crane Service- mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based raffle (where you’re trying to win a prize) and bingo (using a
program. This means that research shows that the program sig-
chip or ball with a number on it). It’s a fast-paced, high-energy
“No Tree Too Big or Too Small!” nificantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of family friendly event.
Tree/Stump Removal the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. At this time, they are seeking items, products, services, lot-
Natural, Brown & Black Mulch NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family tery tickets, gifts cards, and premium bottles of liquor and wine
“FREE ESTIMATES” members who have been there, and includes presentations, dis- to make up over 120 gift baskets that will be needed to make
Bonded & Insured cussions and interactive exercises. this event a success. If you would like to make a donation of an
6020 Lake Ave, Elyria 44035 To register or inquire, call NAMI at (440) 240-8477 or email item mentioned above, or a monetary donation which will be
Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected] [email protected]. used to purchase such items, you can do so as follows:
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and
•If mailable, send to: Partners With Paws, P.O. Box 13,
strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you’ll also Oberlin, OH 44074
ARBOR CARE TREE
ARBOR CARE TREE find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there 8696 for the address.
•If it can be shipped: please call Lorie Wilber at (440) 897-
ARBOR CARE TREE
is hope.
The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides
•Send donation by PayPal: www.PartnersWithPawsLC.
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck mutual support and shared positive impact - experience com- com.
passion and reinforcement from people who understand your
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck
• 113 Ft. Crane
•Send donation by Venmo: @PWP-LAW, indicate “QM Do-
• 113 Ft. Crane
• 113 Ft. Crane
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your nation.”
class.
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood
All proceeds raised at this event will benefit Partners With
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood
•Stump Grinding
Triple Shredded Mulch
Triple Shredded Mulch Oberlin Food Bank needs donations Paws as they financially assist over 25 animal rescue groups
Triple Shredded Mulch
20% SEASONAL DISCOUNT
and animals in need, in and around Lorain County.
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member
The food bank at Oberlin Community Services needs peanut
Please share with everyone you know who loves fun events
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member butter, breakfast cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, canned tuna and and animals! If more information is needed, please call Lorie at
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
other canned meat, almond milk, vegan cheese and other vegan
(440) 897-8696, or e-mail [email protected].
440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675
substitutes, as well as toilet paper. Donations are accepted from
9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 Keller Scholarship opportunity
WATERPROOFING a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. Friday at OCS, 285 S. Profes- The Mary Elizabeth Keller Scholarship is administered by
sor Street, in Oberlin.
Drive-up food distributions are held from 1:30-5 p.m. on
Mondays and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays in the OCS The Lorain County Retired Teachers Association (www.lorcor-
ta.org) and is available to education majors in their junior-se-
J. A. KILBY ENT. parking lot. An indoor choice pantry is offered from 1:30-4 nior year 2023-2024.
p.m. each Friday. Food is available to residents of southern Lo-
“Stop the water before it stops you!” rain County. Three or more scholarship grants, in the amount of $1,500,
•Full Foundation Waterproofing •Wall Straightening, will be awarded in May of this year. To qualify, the applicant
Replacement and Repairs •Full Plumbing Services Backyard Bird Count must be preparing for a career in the education professions at
•Yard Drainage Systems •Concrete Replacement any level: grades pre K-3, 4-9, 7-12, PK-5, Intervention Spe-
440-327-3433 Participating is easy, fun towards GBBC. cialist or multi-age license.
Preferences will be given to students who will be college Ju-
to do alone or with others, Three Ways to Enter Data: niors or Seniors. Applicants can be pursuing studies on a part-
and can be done anywhere Options and Step-by-Step In- time or full-time basis. Applicants should have 60 semester
you find birds. structions hours/90 quarter hours or higher by fall of the next school year.
Step 1: Decide where you Merlin Bird ID - If you Applicants with teacher licensure are not eligible for the
will watch birds. are new to bird watching and scholarship to maintain or renew their license or for additional
Step 2: Watch birds for 15 bird identification and have a coursework.
minutes or more, at least once smartphone, we recommend Applicants with a bachelor’s degree who are returning to
over the four days, February you use the Merlin Bird ID
BASEMENT CRACK INJECTION 17-20. app to enter your first bird. It college pursuing Ohio teacher licensure are eligible to apply.
Applicant must be a resident of Lorain County and/or must
SPECIALIZING IN SEALING POURED Step 3: Identify all the is free and easy to use. have graduated from any high school located in Lorain County,
BASEMENT WALL CRACKS birds you see or hear within Merlin covers bird spe- Ohio. Current high school seniors are not eligible.
~ OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ your planned time/location cies from 7 continents and is Applications are available now, online at www.lorcorta.org,
available in 18 languages.
and use the best tool for shar-
JOE MINARCHICK (440) 785-4036 ing your bird sightings: eBird Mobile - If you are at your college financial aid office or the College of Education.
You may also send a long SASE envelope to the co-chairman.
•If you are a beginning already using eBird to track The applications, transcripts and references should be post-
bird admirer and new to bird your birding activity or an marked to The Mary Elizabeth Keller Scholarship Fund Com-
identification, try using the experienced bird watcher, the mittee by April 1, 2023. The materials should be sent to:
WATER WELLS Merlin Bird ID app to tell us FREE eBird Mobile app is a The Mary Elizabeth Keller
fast way to enter your bird
what birds you are seeing or
Scholarship Committee c/o Sandy Drabiak Co-Chair, 216
hearing. lists right from the palm of Iowa Ave. Lorain, OH 44052
your hand.
•If you have participated
ART’S WATER SYSTEMS in the count before and want prefer to enter your sightings The materials may also be emailed to: [email protected].
Desktop or Laptop - If you
A student may be awarded this scholarship a maximum of
to record numbers of birds,
SERVICE • SALES • INSTALLATIONS try the eBird Mobile app or on a computer, perhaps after two times.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS • JET PUMPS enter your bird list on the making a list while on a hike Medina County Park District
FILTERS • CHLORINATORS eBird website (desktop/lap- or watching your feeders,
SOFTENERS • TANKS • SUMP top). we’ll walk you through how. For the Love of Scat - Oenslager Nature Center. Tuesday,
PUMPS • WATER RELATED If you already contribute Log onto https://www.bird- February 14, from 2-3 p.m. Maybe there’s nothing to love
MATERIALS • WELL ABANDONMENT to Merlin or eBird, continue count.org/. about scat, but there’s a lot that can be learned from it. This
Note: You can start enter-
what you are doing! All en-
440-322-2987 tries over the 4 days count ing bird lists at midnight local Valentine’s Day, take a hike to look for and identify common
time on the first day of the animal droppings and, perhaps, find out what’s been scatting
count, anywhere in the world. in your backyard. All ages are welcome. No registration is re-
Data entry remains open until quired. Free.
March 1, but the information Winter Bird Walk - River Styx Park - Saturday, February
you enter should only be from 18, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bundle up, bring a pair of binoculars,
the four days of the Great and join a naturalist for this walk to search for and observe
Backyard Bird Count. various bird species, because a winter walk is always enhanced
by the sights and sounds of local winter birds. All ages are wel-
Dean’s List come. No registration is required. Free.
Weekend Woodpeckers - Susan Hambley Nature Center.
Miami University stu- Saturday & Sunday, February 18 & 19, from 12-5 p.m. What’s
dents who are ranked in the black and white and red all over (the back of its head)? It’s a
top 20% of undergraduate woodpecker! These birds stay active in winter pecking wood
students within each division and looking for insects. Stop by the nature center to enjoy edu-
for the fall semester 2022- cational activities and the bird-viewing area. All ages are wel-
23 have been named to the come. No registration is required. Free.
Dean’s List. Local students Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Skunks - Holmesbrook
include: Brooke Noss of
Carpentry Limited Wellington; Malia Abbott of Park. Sunday, February 19, from 3-4 p.m. What’s that smell?
This hike will focus on the lesser-known facts about the fa-
Grafton; Emily Hassler of N.
Ridgeville; Bella Kulacz of mously smelly striped mammal, the skunk. Natural Discoveries
is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for
N. Ridgeville; Jacob Davis of ages 7 to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes
N. Ridgeville; Serena Owens that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednesdays.
of Columbia Station; Kristin No registration is required.
Prunty of LaGrange; Peter Meet the Animals - Oenslager Nature Center. Thursday,
Quick of N. Ridgeville; Ben February 23, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The nature center is home
Champagne of Columbia Sta- to many animals, including snakes, turtles, a toad and a sala-
tion; Mike Bova of N. Rid- mander. Come in to learn all about their habits, care and life
geville; Hannah Maitland of histories with a live animal presentation. All ages are welcome.
LaGrange; Michael Shock of No registration is required. Free.
Columbia Station; Madeline Winter Bird Walk - Buckeye Woods Park. Saturday, Febru-
Ciryak of Grafton; Annabel ary 25, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bundle up, bring a pair of binocu-
DeChant of N. Ridgeville; lars and join a naturalist for this walk to search for and observe
Sam Hruby of Grafton; Mad- various bird species, because a winter walk is always enhanced
die Hoagland of Elyria; and by the sights and sounds of local winter birds! Meet near the
Sean Bryson of N. Ridgeville. ball fields. Ages 10 and up. No registration required. Free.
www.jmcarpentryltd.com • Fredericksburg, Ohio 44627 Congratulations! Register for programs at www.medinacountyparks.com.
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