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Volume 61, No. 24 Columbia Station, Ohio December 14, 2015
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Christmas
The Raiders completed another successful undefeated regular season, which allowed them to compete in the state playoffs for the 4th consecutive season.
The Columbia Raiders Football Team had another memorable season in 2015. The Raiders ?nished the regular season undefeated for the second time in the last two years,
the only two undefeated seasons in school history. This year’s Senior class is now the winningest class in school history, going 39-6 over the last 4 years. Over that time,
Columbia has not lost a conference game, winning 29 straight in the PAC. Columbia also made the state playoffs for the fourth year in a row and for the ?fth time in the last
six years. While the playoff game did not turn out the way they would have liked, the season, as a whole, was a success. Along the way, mainstays for the Raiders over the
last four years had excellent seasons, garnering many awards. Jesse Lambert, a starter since his Freshman year, took home 1st Team All PAC, 1st Team All Lorain County,
1st Team All Northeast Lakes District and 3rd Team All Ohio honors. He was also named Most Valuable Offensive Player in the PAC and Most Valuable Offensive Back in
Lorain County. “I am thankful to my coaches for preparing me each and every day, and for giving me the chance to start as a freshman,” Lambert said. One of the keys to
success for the Raiders this season was the play of Quarterback Jacob Viccarone, who threw for over 1400 yards and 15 touchdowns. Viccarone was also 1st Team All Con-
ference, County, District and 3rd Team All State. “I wouldn’t have wanted to go through this season with any other group of guys,” said Viccarone at the team’s post season
banquet. “We were truly a family and played hard for each other,” he added. The play along the offensive and defensive lines for the Raiders was outstanding all season
and multiple linemen won awards. Milo Drumm won 1st team All Conference, County, District, and was 2nd Team All Ohio for his play at Offensive and Defensive Tackle.
He was also named the Most Valuable Defensive Player in the PAC. Joe Osterndorff and JB Surman also did well in post season honors receiving 1st Team All Conference,
County, District and special mention All Ohio. Junior Linebacker Mike Jacobucci was the most decorated underclassmen on the team, achieving 1st Team honors from the
Conference to the District and making it on the 3rd Team All Ohio, proving the future to be bright for the Raiders as well. “It’s important that the Columbia community knows
how much they mean to us, and for them to know that we play for them as much as anyone else,” said Head Coach Jason Ward. “Our goal every year is to make everyone
associated with Columbia Station proud of our work both on and off the ?eld.”
The Elyria Township Fire Department and the Educational Service Center of Lorain County The LaGrange Lions Club is currently collecting donations for their upcoming “Holiday
are sponsoring a holiday gift drive to bene?t the Boys and Girls Club of Lorain County. Drop Cheer” event on December 20, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. They have food and coin collection boxes
off unwrapped gifts for children in grades K-12. Gift cards are a great option for the older placed in various locations. Please continue to be generous, as you have in the past, so they
children. Deadline for donations is Dec. 17. may distribute food boxes to those in need. A complete list of drop-off donation sites is on
this week’s LaGrange news page. They are accepting 60 families from the Keystone School
Drop off locations: Elyria Township Fire Dept., 41416 Griswold Road, Elyria, from 7 a.m. District to receive Holiday Cheer food boxes. If you, or someone you know, needs a little
to 7 p.m. or the ESC of Lorain County, 1885 Lake Ave., Elyria, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday help, please call Bev at (440) 458-6781 no later than Dec. 16.
through Friday).
Holiday Closings/Deadlines Community Directory
Deadline for the December 28 issue is Monday, December 21. Carlisle............ 16 Grafton Twp..... 19 Churches...................... 6
The of?ces of The Rural-Urban Record will be closed from December 24 Columbia......... 2 LaGrange......... 20 Profile........................... 7
through January 1 in observance of the holidays. We will resume normal of- Eaton............... 8 N. Ridgeville......16 Lets Eat........................17
?ce hours on Monday, January 4. Grafton............ 18 Wellington.........21 Shop Olmsted Falls....... 5
There will be no issue of The Rural-Urban Record on January 4.
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Page 2, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 14, 2015 For more information or to purchase tickets, call Cheryl Lam- into grants to help with the purchase. The chief offered some
bert at (440) 823-7508 or Rene Quinn at (440) 668-2667. Tickets suggestions for a safe Christmas: Be careful with candles; Keep
WEEKLY CALENDAR will also be available for purchase at JV and Varsity Basketball live trees watered and use only approved lights on the trees; and
Tuesday, December 15: Girls’ and Boys’ home games (prior to the games and at half Clean your chimneys before using the wood stove or ?replace
Friends of the Library will meet tonight at 6 p.m. at the li- time). this winter.
brary. New members are always welcome to join them!
Wednesday, December 16: Flapjack fund-raiser Rita Plata gave the cemetery report: $1,400 was received for
Columbia Board of Education will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. burials, $1,700 for sales of graves and $900 received for footer
at the Columbia Middle School. The community is welcome to Columbia High School Drama & Thespian Troupe 1112 is fees.
attend. having a Flapjack Fund-raiser pancake breakfast on Saturday,
Saturday, December 19: December 19, from 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s in Strongsville. Old Business:
Lunch With Santa will be held at Briarwood Lodge from Menu includes pancakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns, juice, cof- The last two security cameras have been put up on the service
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. They will have a magic show, crafts and pizza. fee, tea and soft drinks. Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased garage. All the cameras are up and recording. The Plum Creek
Bring your own camera. All persons attending must pre-register from any drama student, by contacting the school at (440) 236- Tile SWAC project has been applied for. It will cost $29,000.
by 12/16 and pre-pay $5 per person by calling Sundae Funday’s 5003 or at the door the day of the event. Start your day with a Noti?cation of acceptance has not been received. Application for
at 236-3663. There is a 100 person limit. yummy breakfast before your Christmas shopping! All proceeds a walking trail in the Township Park has been made from the
will go towards Columbia High School’s spring theater produc- Health Department, but it is not scheduled to be awarded until
CHS Weekly Calendar tion. Thank you for your support of the arts in Columbia! after the ?rst of the year. The Trustees passed a resolution to ap-
prove the MOU as written with the Lorain County SWAC for the
Monday, December 14: Senior Breakfast thank you Heather Lane Storm sewer Outlet Project. The mold study for the
7 p.m. Percussion Ensemble Concert. old service garage will be ordered this week. The status of the
Tuesday, December 15: The Senior Breakfast that was held at Columbia High School Cell Tower is still under study.
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Blood Drive. on the morning of December 2 was a lovely way to start the day! There were a number of residents from the Columbia Reserve
2 p.m. Pep Rally. The students were delightful as they greeted the community Subdivision present to discuss the problems of the mounds. The
Wednesday, December 16: seniors and served the delicious breakfast. The choir provided developer did not turn over the mounds to the residents in the
7:30-11:35 a.m. First semester exams. holiday music entertainment and there was a raf?e with everyone condition they were supposed to be in; the Trustees are hold-
6/7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball v. Clearview. receiving a gift. Thank you to everyone who helped sponsor and ing the developers accountable for what they were supposed to
Thursday, December 17: facilitate this wonderful December community event! do. The County approved the development, but the Homeown-
7:30-10:10 a.m. First semester exams. ers Association is not taking care of the mowing or maintenance
Friday, December 18: Cheryl Stefanik and David Sidener, Columbia Station of the mounds and the of?cials of the Association do not return
7:30 -10:10 a.m. First semester exams. calls made to them from the Trustees or the residents. A new
4:30/6/7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball at Oberlin. Columbia Trustees Meeting Lorain County Engineer has taken over the responsibilities of
Saturday, December 19: the recently retired engineer. Another resident inquired about the
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday School. The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on December safety of the oil well on his property. It is not fenced and still
10 a.m. Wrestling at JB Firestone - Black River. 7 in the Town Hall with all three Trustees present and the Fis- needs landscaping. It was suggested that he contact the State
12/1:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball at Lake Ridge. cal Of?cer, Jackie Ramsey. The minutes of the regular meeting Department of Natural Resources for information. The Trustees
6/7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball v. Bay Village. November 16, the workshop November 23 and the special meet- passed a resolution placing a moratorium of the issuing of zoning
ing November 30 were all approved by the Trustees. The Trust- permits in the Columbia Reserve Subdivision until the problems
CHS Athletic HOF Inductees ees also voted to pay the bills and payroll. The bills amounted have been solved. It will hold for 90 days, but could be revoked
to $113,009.50 and payroll amounted to $41,120.39, bringing if the work is done.
The Columbia Athletic Hall of Fame committee is proud to the total to $154,129.89. The receipts totaled $28,753.80. Cor- The oil separator is not installed yet because the necessary
announce its newest members. Joining the Hall of Fame fam- respondence was read. It was learned that the realignment of paperwork is being held up by the EPA. It has been engineered
ily are: Dan Hagen [1973], Heather Karl [2001], Hollie Ks- Boone Roads and Route 82 will begin April 15 and be scheduled three times and each time the paperwork was approved. The le-
iezyk [1989], Todd Simon [1992], Joe Waldecker [2002] and Bo to be completed September 15. S. Boone will be closed for 90 gal advisor for the township is still working on the possibility of
Wilkovich [1994]. The six former Columbia athletes will be in- days. Notice for the closing will be given one week prior to the charging the maintenance of the ?re hydrants in the subdivisions
ducted between the junior varsity and varsity games on January closing. to the tax bill of residents in the subdivision. The amount of in-
29, 2016 against Oberlin. Please plan on attending this exciting crease for zoning fees and which fees will be affected is going
event and honoring these outstanding athletes. Department Reports: to be written up formally and presented at the next meeting. If
A sheriff’s deputy attended the meeting. He reported over 205 passed, implementation will be after the ?rst of the year. There
After Prom fund-raisers incident calls for Columbia for the last month, of which most will be a meeting on Wednesday, December 9, at 3:30 p.m. in
were building alarms. However there were a few break-ins. He the Town Hall for the Zoning Commission and other Boards to
The Columbia Class of 2016 After Prom committee is having advised that residents inventory their possessions with a picture discuss the Comprehensive Plan. An applicant for minute taker
a fund-raiser at Bootleggers Restaurant on December 15 from 5 and the serial number of the item. He said that a serial number for the zoning boards will be interviewed. The smell coming
p.m. to closing. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Columbia was mandatory for insurance claims and for the return of stolen from the Liverpool Township Sewer Treatment Plant is very bad.
After Prom. items. He suggested that those with smart phones get the app for Complaints have been registered with the EPA, the Health Board
the inventory of the items in your house such as electronics, tv’s, and the Liverpool Trustees, but nothing has been resolved. Of?-
Raf?e - The Columbia After Prom committee is having a appliances and guns. The serial numbers are a must. cials who said they would check on the situation have not shown
raf?e for a one week vacation to a Myrtle Beach Resort. The The Zoning Inspector reported only one permit issued for the up.
week will be determined by availability. You must be 23 years of last two weeks and it was for a home addition. He received notice
age or older to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $25 each. The trip is of a lawsuit against Columbia Township from the Riverside Golf TRUSTEES CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
valued at $1,250. Only 250 tickets are being sold. The drawing Course Owners in regards to the rezoning of their property from
will be on February 2, 2016. Recreation to R-1 residential (their request had been denied.) LEGAL NOTICE
The Inspector sent a violation letter to a resident on Reserve Way
J&J Greenhouse for overgrown vegetation. The owner is out of the country for The Columbia Local School District Financial Statements
9 months a year and neglects maintenance of the grounds. The for the ?scal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending
~Christmas Trees~ Trustees approved a resolution to have the property mowed and June 30, 2015 are available at the Administration Cen-
the cost put on his tax bill. The Board of Zoning Appeals will not ter located at 25796 Royalton Road, Columbia Station,
Fraser Fir • Spruce meet for December; no applications have been received for this OH 44028. For more information, please contact Patricia
Poinsettias • Pine Roping month. The Zoning Commission will hold their regular meeting Eddy, Treasurer at (440) 236-5008.
Wreaths • Centerpieces on January 7, 2016.
The Road-Service Director reported that all equipment is up LEGAL NOTICE
FREE 6” Poinsettia and running. Work on S. Marks Road is ?nalized. Columbia’s
portion of the bill was $57,420. The Board of Education of the Columbia Local School
with $50 purchase. The Fire Chief reported 35 on ?le, 35 on call, 171 ?re calls to District will hold its annual Tax Budget Hearing on
26240 Folley Rd. Columbia St. date and 333 EMS calls. There were 39 mutual aid assists and 33 Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Administra-
mutual aid requests. Transport billing for November brought in tion Center located at 25796 Royalton Road, Columbia
440-236-8762 $12,063.26, bringing the total for the year to $131,516.81. The Station, Ohio.
Hrs: 9-7, Inc: Sat & Sun department is working on the end of the year inventory. Two
Visa/Mastercard/Discover batteries at $140 each were needed for the imaging devices. A copy of the 2016-2017 Tax Budget is on ?le and
There will be a Blood Drive on Thursday, December 24 (Christ- available for review prior to the Tax Budget Hearing be-
mas Eve), from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the ?re station. Consider giv- tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Administration
ing the gift of life this Christmas. The department is looking at Center.
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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 14, 2015 ful. As I have stated many times, each employee is a main cog in Leader’s Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 the wheel and we could not be successful without any of them. and the Student Advisory Committee. This year, Jacquelyne co-
Thank you and continued success! founded Columbia High’s Environmental Club and launched a
Language for Cemetery regulations regarding vandalism and new recycling program for the school. In her free time, Jacque-
vases attached to monuments is being drawn up. Cemeteries are I would like to thank Brittany Atkinson, Amelia Rothgery and lyne volunteers with children at The Great Lakes Science Center
required to provide good general care. Vandalism and damage is the Key Club students for all of their hard work in putting on the in Cleveland. Jacquelyne works at Santo’s Italian Restaurant in
not the fault of the township or the cemetery. Columbia’s policy Senior Citizens Breakfast at the beginning of this month. I also Middleburg Heights as a cook, and loves her job very much. At
will be presented at the next meeting for approval. want to thank The Columbia Community Foundation for their work, Jacquelyne makes fresh pasta and dough from scratch and
?nancial support! Residents were treated to an amazing break- cooks a variety of foods for customers to enjoy. After graduation,
New Business: fast, entertainment from our music department and lots of door Jacquelyne would like to major in Environmental Science.
After consideration of the alternatives, the Trustees decided prizes. Our community is a very important part of our schools. It
to put the Road Repair Levy onto the March ballot as a renewal. is also an opportunity for our students to give back to those that Nathan Hite is the son of Jonna Linke and Cole Hite and the
The Trustees decided to sign the ODOT local maintenance detour support their endeavors. Thank you for your attendance and see brother of Tyler Hite. Nathan is a serious student and has a cu-
release agreement for the SR252 slide repair project at the next you in the spring! mulative GPA of 4.239 and scored 27 on his ACT. Nate has par-
meeting, after they determine how much asphalt will be given the ticipated in the science fair for three years and earned a superior
township for repair to the detour roads. The Trustees voted to ap- The next Board of Education meeting will take place on rating his junior year. He has participated in band and marching
prove the 2nd ?re truck lease payment of $77,083.65. There will Wednesday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Middle band during high school. As a member of the varsity soccer team,
be a year end spending cutoff on December 15 to get the books School, in the all purpose room. Please note the change of loca- Nate achieved First team honors three years in a row for the PAC
balanced. There will be a year end meeting on December 30 at tion. We will be recognizing our Copopa Morning Mathemati- conference, Greater Cleveland and Lorain County. In Nate’s se-
noon in the Town Hall. cians and their tutors and a couple of students that give back to nior year, he was nominated Player of the Year for Lorain County
The Trustees would like to publicly thank the Columbia Gar- our school community. Hope to see you there! and also made 1st team All Ohio. Nate also participates in club
den Club for the beautiful wreaths decorating Town Hall. They soccer. His team has traveled regionally, as well as nationally,
also would like to thank the Garden Club for all the work they Friday, December 18, will be the last day for staff and stu- and won the State Cup this past spring and traveled to Wisconsin
do during the year beautifying the township properties with ?ow- dents before winter break begins. School will resume on Mon- for regional play. Nate balances soccer and school while working
ers. day, January 4. I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and at the Cinemark Theater at Southpark Center. Nate’s future plans
Committee Reports: Happy New Year! I hope that you are able to spend time with are to go to college and major in biochemistry and play soccer on
Mr. Cunningham reported that the Lorain County Township your family during the holiday season. My next article will be the collegiate level.
Association will meet on December 17 in New Russia Twp. Mr. on January 11.
Heidecker reported that the Southwest General Hospital Board Congratulations!
will meet January 27 and the Northeast Ohio Township Asso- CHS Students of the Month
ciation will meet in Columbus on Jan 28. Mr. Musto reported CHS Blood Drive
that NEOSORD will be reestablishing their stormwater fees. The
integrating committee has approved $80,000 for the Folley Road Jacquelyne Dembie Nathan Hite Columbia High School and be in good health. Blood
project and $418,000 for the Folley Road Bridge. Leaders Club will be sponsor- drive student sign-ups will
After Community Input, the meeting was adjourned. The next Seniors Jacquelyne Dembie and Nathan Hite have been cho- ing a blood drive on Tuesday,
regular meeting will be on Monday, December 21, at 7 p.m. in sen as Columbia High School “Students of the Month” for No- Dec. 15. This is in conjunc- be Monday, December 14,
the Town Hall. vember. Nominees are chosen based on the following criteria: tion with Lifeshare of Lorain in the cafeteria during the
Maturity, Citizenship, Behavior and Effort. County. The blood mobiles lunch periods.
Columbia Schools will be located in the school’s
Superintendent Graig Bansek Jacquelyne Dembie is the daughter of Stephanie and Charles parking lot near the west end The Columbia com-
Crausaz and the sister of Tyler and Kyle. Jacquelyne is proud to of the building from 8 a.m.-1 munity is also invited to
Every nine weeks I am blown away by the progress our stu- be a student at Columbia High School and a member of the se- p.m. participate in the blood
dents make, as well as the hard work that our staff puts in on a nior class of 2016. Jacquelyne takes honors classes at Columbia drive. You do not have to sign
daily basis. It is no coincidence that our students are success- High as well as at Lorain County Community College as a CCP Students must be at least up ahead of time. Please come
ful inside and outside of the classroom. I am ecstatic as I write student. She has been on the high honor roll all through high 17 years old (16 years old to the high school on Tuesday,
this article to share the results from our students’ grade point av- school. Jacquelyne is currently the president of CHS’s chapter of with parental written permis- December 15, anytime be-
erages from the ?rst grading period. They are as follows: 5th the National Honor Society. She is also a member of Key Club, sion), weigh at least 105 lbs. tween 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you
grade - 3.42; 6th grade - 3.52; 7th grade - 3.22; 8th grade - 3.32; have any questions, please call
9th grade - 3.45; 10th grade - 3.62; 11th grade - 3.64; and 12th the school at (440) 236-5001.
grade - 3.69. Average = 3.485. Fall Sports/Activities: Golf - 3.75; Participation in this program
Cheerleaders - 3.89; Football - 3.67; Boys Soccer - 3.70; Girls also supports Lifeshare’s gen-
Soccer - 4.28; Volleyball - 3.83; and Marching Band and Flag erous scholarship program for
Corps - 3.87. Average = 3.856. graduating seniors. Help save
a life - donate blood!
What an awesome accomplishment for our students and staff!
I applaud their hard work and determination. Just because our COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
K-4 staff is not mentioned does not mean that they are forgotten.
They lay the groundwork that enables our students to be success-
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United Church of God “We Celebrate Children”
12981 Grafton Rd. Pastor
Grafton, Oh 44044 8:45am Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sabbath Services
Saturdays at 12:30 pm 10:35am Children’s Church
http://cleveland.ucg.org Rev. Bob Kuntz, Pastor
Kolbasz Sale St. Elizabeth TRINITY Our Lady Queen of Peace
Ann Seton Catholic Church
The Community of Faith U.C.C., located at 9715 East LUTHERAN CHURCH
River Rd., in Elyria, is selling Kolbasz (homemade Hun- Catholic Parish Weekend Masses Weekday
garian sausage) and has decreased the price to $10 per 2 38307 W. Royalton Rd, Sat. 4:30pm Mass
lb. package. Call (440) 322-3781, 328-7534, 864-5746, or 25801 Royalton Rd. Grafton (Rts. 82 & 57) 8:00am
322-8059 to place an order by December 13. Pick up your Columbia Station, OH Sun. 8:30 & Chapel
order at the church on Saturday, December 19, from 1-4 Adult Bible Study
p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 9:30am 11:00am Mon.-Tues.
(Confession) Sunday Worship 10:30am Confession: Thurs.-Fri.
Live Nativity Children’s Sunday School
Sat., 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. 10:30am during Worship Sat. 3:30-
Join us at the manger! The 6th grade PSR students of St. Anytime by Appointment Church ph: 440-748-2154
Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will be hosting a Live Nativ- Preschool ph: 440-748-3445 4:00pm
ity on Monday, December 14, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. All are Weekend Masses www.trinitygrafton.com
invited to view the outdoor nativity at the church, located at Sat. 5 p.m. Rev. John Ramsey II ~708 Erie St., Grafton • 440-926-2364~
25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station.
Sun. 8 & 11 a.m.
Moms in Prayer International
440-236-5095
The Moms in Prayer International group meets every
Wednesday, from 9-9:30 a.m. at North Eaton Christian www.seascolumbiastation.org
Church, located at 35895 Royalton Rd. They pray for the
schools, teachers, students, etc. Some things may seem out Santa came to SEAS Paw Wars;
of control in our lives, but prayer does work and helps us to The Feline Awakens!
know we are not alone in any situation. All are welcome to On the feast day of St. Nick, Dec. 6, Knights of Co-
stop by and see what the prayer sessions are all about. lumbus Council 11464 of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church “A short time ago, in an animal shelter close, close by,
sponsored a special event; “Santa Comes to SEAS.” there were lots of wonderful cats and kittens who were wait-
Love Over Latte ing for loving homes…” Sound like the opening of a Star
About 45 children joined Santa and Mrs. Claus in pos- Wars movie? It is! Well, sort of; the time is now, the shelter
Love Over Latte (LOL) - A Christian Women’s Minis- ing for photos while parents and grandparents took lots of is the Cleveland APL, and the cats and kittens are available
try, meets on the third Wednesday of each month. The next pictures. Santa’s elves gave out goody bags while families for adoption and waiting to join your force - or family!
meeting is on December 16, from 7-9 p.m., at the Fields enjoyed cookies and punch, and listened to a reading of
UMC, located at 34077 Lorain Road, in North Ridgeville. Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. A great time was had by all! Beginning on Friday, December 11, cats over one year
Cost is $3 per person. Love Over Latte is open to all women of age will be available for adoption for $5 and kittens will
of faith for music and worship led by Darlene Hepler of Al- Coloring Contest winners were: Eris Ann Conley (21 be available for $50. These promotional adoption fees will
abaster Jar Ministries. From 8-9 p.m., they gather for cof- months) of Columbia Station, Makayla Newton (6) of Co- be honored through Thursday, December 17, at both the
fee/dessert and conversation discussing questions presented lumbia Station, Beau Wilkovich (7) of North Ridgeville, Cleveland APL’s adoption center in Tremont, located at
by the speaker and sharing in small groups. One door prize Andrew Salim (8) of Columbia Station, Ashley Hamer (9) 1729 Willey Avenue and at our PetSmart Charities® Ev-
is awarded each event. of Columbia Station, Daisy Santiago (10) of Elyria, Day- eryday Adoption Center located in the Parma PetSmart®
lynn Conley (10) of Columbia Station and Delaney Miller store at 6870 Ridge Road. Regular adoption fees are $45
If you need more information, please call the church (11) of Grafton. Each winner received a $10 gift card to for cats and $95 for kittens.
of?ce at (440) 327-8753 or ?nd Fields United Methodist Five Below.
Church on Facebook for online ticket information. Animals adopted from the APL have been spayed or
Thanks to all who helped: Erv & Brenda Bislich, Jerry neutered, tested for heartworm or FeLV/FIV, have received
FUNERAL HOME & BJ Cogar, Mike & Cheryl Gallagher, Ray and Char- age-appropriate vaccinations and treatment of worms and
2089 Columbia Road lotte Koesel, Pete Gunn, Bob Skrovan, Laurie Nagy, Alice ?eas, and come with helpful species-speci?c animal care
Valley City, OH 44280 Rheaume, Ruth Ann Sroka and Ann Wadsworth. A very information, a free initial veterinary exam and are eligible
special Thanks! to members of SEAS Youth Group: Cait- for 30-45 days of free ShelterCare pet health insurance. Cats
330-483-3300 lin, Chuckie, Kara, Jamie, Dustin, Sean and Alexis. and kittens come with a travel box, and dogs and puppies
adopted from the Tremont center go home with a free col-
“Understanding When N. Eaton Christian events lar and a leash. All adoptable animals can be seen at www.
Needed Most” ClevelandAPL.org or by downloading the Cleveland APL’s
North Eaton Christian Church is hosting several Advent free adoption app on iOS or Android devices.
www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com and Christmas activities over the next few weeks. These
include: Please call the APL at (216) 771-4616 with any ques-
Pre-Need Planning Available tions about adopting.
Wednesday, December 16 - Viewing a Christmas movie
and making tree ornaments. Belden UMC Christmas Eve
Sharing Christmas With Eaton - Monday, December 21, Belden United Methodist Church will hold a traditional
at the Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge #54, 36854 Roy- Candlelight Service beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Christmas
alton Rd., Eaton Township. A Christmas Eve-style service Eve. Let’s come together once again to celebrate the birth
featuring traditional Christmas hymns, a story for the chil- of Christ through scripture and the singing and hearing of
dren and a message celebrating Jesus’ birth. A coffee/hot- great Christmas music. The service will conclude with the
chocolate bar and light snacks will be provided. candle lighting and singing of “Silent Night.” Everyone is
invited. The church is located on St. Rt. 303, 1/8 mile west
Free Community Meal - Tuesday, December 22 (and ev- of St. Rt. 83.
ery 4th Tuesday of each month), 5:30-7 p.m., in the Fellow-
ship Hall. Don’t eat alone. All are welcome to enjoy food Compassionate Friends
and conversation.
A bereavement group for parents, grandparents and sib-
Christmas Eve Worship Services - Thursday, December lings who have experienced the loss of a child, Compas-
24, 7 and 11 p.m. at NECC. Both services will feature carol sionate Friends, is establishing a charter in Lorain County
singing and communion. The Christian Church practices an for all the surrounding areas. They meet at the parish hall of
open communion table where everyone may receive com- Our Lady Queen of Peace, in Grafton, every fourth Mon-
munion if they wish. day of the month at 7 p.m. If you or someone you know has
experienced the loss of a child, this group is a supportive
The church is located at 35895 Royalton Rd., in Eaton safe place to be surrounded by people who know and care.
Township. For more information, call (440) 748-2230 or For more information, contact Terri Zunis at 216-469-5311
visit www.neccdisciples.com . or log on to Facebook at www.facebook.com/ TCFLorain-
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Professional Profile
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one a happy holiday season. It has been our plea-
sure serving the patrons of our store this year, and and lots of great gifts for The store is located at 954 Main Street and can be reached at (440) 926-0500.
we look forward to having an even better 2016.
This is our seventh holiday season in Grafton and everyone. School. He started his career in the jewelry business
our fourth at the new location. We are very thankful They now have more space to grow their selec- at Brandau Jewelers in Elyria.
for the support from the community in helping to
keep a small family business viable. tion. They have added Asics running watches and At Village Jewelry you will ?nd old fashion no
Re?ection bead bracelets to their inventory, just to pressure service and quality merchandise at very
The new store is located at 954 Main Street. “We name a few. competitive prices. Working at Brandau Jewelers for
are excited to own property in town and become several years instilled these ideals with Scot.
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Theft-Firearm or Dangerous Royalton Rd.
COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Ordinance on Jaquay Rd.
November 26 - Traf?c Ac-
Fund-raiser for local family November 15 - Failure cident on Royalton Rd.
to Reinstate a License on N.
J&J Greenhouse is collecting food and monetary donations Marks and Snell Rds. November 28 - Fraudulent Sharing Christmas
for a local family to help them out this holiday season. A lo- Telephone Use on Sprague
cal man and neighbor who helped J&J out after the ?re in their November 15 - Domestic Rd. Sharing Christmas with the Eaton community will be held
greenhouse, now could use a little help himself. The generous Dispute on Reserve Way. on Monday, December 21, at 7 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the
man has been diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gerhig’s Disease. He November 29 - Obstruct- Police Lodge #54 at 36854 Royalton Rd., in Grafton. Join your
has been unable to work since September, resulting in a loss of November 17 - Theft on ing Of?cial Business/Disor- neighbors for Christmas Eve style service as we celebrate the
income. The family would like to make his Christmas this year Royalton Rd. derly Conduct-Intoxicated on birth of Jesus! Sing traditional Christmas hymns, enjoy a story
a little brighter. With the help of the community, we can give Osborne Rd. for the children and hear a message to remember the story behind
this family hope by donating food items, gift cards or money to November 18 - Theft on the holiday. Everyone from the Eaton Community is invited.
help pay utility bills. Donations can be dropped off at J&J Green- Royalton Rd. November 29 - Theft-Fire- They will also be offering a coffee/hot chocolate bar and light
house, located at 26240 Folley Road, in Columbia Station. arm or Dangerous Ordinance snacks. If you are interested in attending or would like more in-
November 19 - Burglary/ on Osborne Rd. formation contact Polly Tallos at [email protected]
For more information, call Jean at J&J Greenhouse at (440) Theft/Criminal Damaging/
236-8762. Thank you in advance for helping J&J pay it forward, Endangering on East River COLUMBIA NEWS
by giving this family a Merry Christmas! Rd. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23
CHS Semester Exams November 20 - Speeding
on St. Rt. 82 & West River
Columbia High School will administer ?nal exams for the Rd.
semester on Wednesday, December 16, Thursday, December 17,
and Friday, December 18. On Friday December 4, your child November 21 - Seat Belt
received the exam schedule, information and permission slip in Requirements/Headlights
homeroom. The permission slip is due to the attendance of?ce by Required (Failure to Aim) on
Friday, December 11. Complete exam information is also avail- East River and Eagle Pointe
able on the Columbia High School website at www.columbia. Rds.
k12.oh.us (on the high school home page and under documents).
If you have any questions concerning semester exams, please November 21 - Use of a
call the high school at 236-5001. K-9 on S. Station and Capel
Rds.
Sheriff’s Blotter
November 21 - Domestic
The following is the Lo- November 9 - Open Burn- Violence-Knowingly Cause
rain County Sheriff’s Dept. ing on Jaquay Rd. Physical Harm/Assault-
Incident Reports for Colum- Knowingly Harm Victim on
bia Township for November. November 9 - Driving Sandstone Tr.
There were a total of 36 inci- While Under the In?uence
dents. of Alcohol on Royalton and November 21 - Traf?c Ac-
Boone Rds. cident on East River Rd.
November 2 - Breaking
and Entering/Theft from a November 11 - Theft on November 21 - Driving
Building on Royalton Rd. Anderson St. While Under the In?uance of
Alcohol/Failure to Control on
November 2 - Burglary on November 11 - Criminal Royalton Rd.
Royalton Rd. Trespass/Theft-Motor Ve-
hicle Parts/Accessories on E. November 22 - Burglary/
November 3 - Breaking Royalton Rd. Use of a K-9 on Royalton
and Entering/Commit Felo- Rd.
ny/Theft on West River Rd. November 11 - Alleged
Harrassment on Forestview November 22 - Aggravat-
November 5 - Domestic Dr. ed Burglary-In?icting Harm
Dispute on East River Rd. on West River Rd.
November 12 - Alleged
November 5 - Theft on Mentally Ill on Colfax. November 23 - Alleged
Glencove Tr. Mentally Ill on Root and Os-
November 13 - Taking the borne Rd.
November 8 - Vandalism- Identity of Another/Tamper-
Occupied Structure on Royal- ing w/Records/Forgery with- November 23 - Burglary/
ton Rd. out Authority on Royalton Theft/Criminal Damaging-
Rd. Endangering on Emmons Rd.
November 23 - Dispatch
of Animal on Hawke Rd.
November 23 - Domestic
Violence-Knowingly Cause
Physical Harm on Royalton
Rd.
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The holiday season al- they also can last longer make your own wreath According to the National growth of a type of bacteria an abnormal heartbeat (ar-
than incandescent bulbs, with some wire and twine. Center for Health Statistics, that causes gum disease, rhythmia), slightly lower
lows people to transform meaning you won’t have Shop yard sales for gen- heart disease is the lead- which few people may know blood pressure and slow
to replace them as fre- tly used decorations that ing causing of death in both is linked to heart disease. In the growth of atherosclerotic
their homes into wonder- quently as more traditional still have years of utility men and women. Certain lieu of reaching for cookies plaque, the buildup of which
bulbs. Furthermore, lower left. Sew ornaments from factors beyond an individu- or potato chips come snack can contribute to heart at-
lands of lights, garlands wattage usage means you scraps of fabric or clothing al’s control, such as family time, opt for heart-healthy tack, stroke or even death.
can attach more strands of that no longer ?ts. Each history and age, affect his or raisins instead. Albacore tuna, herring and
and poinsettias. Each lights together safely. of these ideas reduces her risk of developing heart lake trout are additional ex-
reliance on manufactured disease, but men and wom- · Salmon: Though its la- amples of heart-healthy fatty
family has its own holiday · Use timers. Timers can decorations that consume en are not helpless against bel as a fatty ?sh may lead ?sh.
be set to turn lights on and energy during production heart disease. some to question its nutri-
traditions, and decorations off at speci?c times, en- and fuel while being trans- tional properties, salmon · Whole grains: Whole
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being left on into the night A bad diet may elevate a person’s risk of developing continue to page 14
traditions. by forgetful homeowners. · Rely on extension person’s risk for high blood
Timers also are a good cords. You can extend the pressure, heart attack or
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that no one is home. When with extension cords. In- a handful of heart-healthy
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in your residence.
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Suspects in burglary apprehended New volunteers are needed to work at 11 sites in Lorain
County. It is a very ful?lling way to volunteer your time from the Men’s Breakfast - 9-10 a.m. Priced at $3. Reservations re-
On Wednesday, December 2, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Of- beginning of February to April 15. Usually, you would only work quired. Breakfast includes entrée, fruit cup and beverage. Is on
?ce apprehended two subjects that just burglarized a residence on one day a week. You will learn new skills, have the opportunity the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Oberlin Road in New Russia Township. At that time, a 25-year- to work with very enjoyable people and help your fellow Lorain
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were taken into custody. This was called in by an alert neighbor required. The brunch includes entrée, fruit cup and beverage. Is
that was able to supply information to the Sheriff’s Of?ce when a Classes will be January 11, 12, 14, 15, 19 & 21 (and maybe on the 4th Thursday of the month.
strange vehicle was noticed in their neighbor’s driveway. the 22), from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The classes are held at St. Teresa
Parish Life Center, 1864 Abbe Road, in Shef?eld. The North Ridgeville Senior Center is located at 7327 Avon
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Of?ce Detective Bureau has Belden Rd., in North Ridgeville. For more information, call
been able to link both subjects to several burglaries within the Please considering becoming an AARP Tax Aide volunteer. (440) 353-0828.
township areas. The vehicle they were operating at the time also Call Joe Palmieri at (440) 774-1191 to sign up.
?ts the description of a vehicle being seen in the area of other BW Dean’s List
burglaries in the townships. North Ridgeville Library
Students from our area were named to the Dean’s List for the
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Detective Bureau is continuing Holiday Hours - The Library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. Summer Semester 2015 at Baldwin Wallace University. Students
to investigate their involvement in other township burglaries. We 24, Friday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Jan. 1. On Thursday, Dec. 31, all who receive at least a 3.6 GPA for seven or more graded hours
are also waiting results of evidence from burglaries in the town- libraries will close early at 6 p.m. It will be business as usual with in a single semester are named to the Dean’s List. The following
ships that was submitted to the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau regular library hours on all other days. Happy holidays! students were named:
of Criminal Investigation and Identi?cation Laboratory.
North Ridgeville Writers - Take part in the writing group on Jennifer Kucera of Elyria, a business administration and
At this time, both suspects have been charged with burglary Saturday, Dec. 26, from 2-4 p.m. Participate in read and critique marketing major.
and theft through Oberlin Municipal Court and being held on a sessions, build your skills through writing practice and learn the
$250,000 bond. craft of writing in general. Pre-registration is required. Kim Novak-Szczepinski of North Ridgeville, a management
and marketing major.
Det. Sgt. Randal Koubeck Donations - The Lorain Public Library System now accepts
donations online. Visit LorainPublicLibrary.org and ?nd the James Scurry of Columbia Station, a graduate of Columbia
Honor Society inductees at BW “Donate Today!” ribbon at the top of the page. Contribute to the High School majoring in organizational leadership.
Lorain Public Library System or The Foundation of the Lorain
Students from our area were inducted into the Alpha Lambda Public Library System, Inc. You can name a speci?c library that Maria Podskalan of Grafton, a graduate of Midview High
Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Students at Baldwin you’d like your donation to go to, designate a memorial gift or School majoring in biology.
Wallace University in the fall 2015 semester. The following stu- identify a speci?c purpose for your gift. Donations can also be
dents were among the more than one hundred students who were made in person at any Lorain Public Library System location. Devin O’Donnell of Grafton, a graduate of Midview High
accepted for membership: For more information, call the Lorain Public Library System at School majoring in sustainability with a focus on business ad-
1-800-322-READ. Thank you for your support! ministration and innovation & entrepreneurship.
Emily Briner of Elyria, a graduate of Elyria High School,
majoring in biology. Registration for programs and more information is available Tessa Comnick of North Ridgeville, a graduate of North Rid-
online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the North Rid- geville High School majoring in English.
Nicole Fletterick of Columbia Station, a graduate of Olmsted geville Library at (440) 327-8326. The North Ridgeville Library
Falls High School, majoring in mathematics. is located at 35700 Bainbridge Road. James Firak of North Ridgeville, a graduate of North Rid-
geville High School majoring in marketing.
Samantha Vincze of Elyria, a graduate of Midview High Ohio Genealogical Society program
School, majoring in accounting. Congratulations to all!
“Show & Tell” will be the featured program at the meeting
Congratulations to all! of the Lorain County Chapter OGS on Monday, December 14, at White Christmas at
the North Ridgeville Library, located at 35700 Bainbridge Rd. French Creek Nature Center
Victorian Holiday kids program
This presentation is for members and guests to bring your Lorain County Metro Parks proudly presents the TrueNorth
The Lorain County Historical Society (LCHS) is pleased to special item of Genealogy to talk about and share a story. Tables Cultural Arts production of White Christmas the Musical, thru
present a Victorian Holiday program for ages 6-12 years old on will be put up for you to display your item. Please bring a ?nger December 20 at French Creek Nature and Arts Center.
December 21, from 10 a.m.-noon. Children will make an orna- food or dessert to share with the members and guests.
ment and card while learning about Victorian holiday customs Irving Berlin’s classic is a theatre event that will warm ev-
and food. A tour of the decorated Hickories Museum is included. Social time is at 6:30 p.m.; the program and a general busi- eryone heart. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, played by Brett Hall
Cost is $4 for LCHS members and $6 for non-members. Register ness meeting are at 7 p.m. and John Oravec, team up to form a song and dance duo after
by calling LCHS at (440) 322-3341. This event is open to the their service in the army. Along the way the meet a pair of sing-
public and will be held at The Hickories Museum, located at 509 Individuals with an interest in genealogy are invited to attend ing sisters, played by Jackie Luthy and Isabel Billinghurst, and
Washington Ave., in Elyria. this free program; Lorain County ancestor is not a requirement follow them to a picturesque Vermont Inn. This classic com-
for participation in Chapter events. edy offers budding romance, song and dance and everyone’s
HOW CAN YOU favorite song, White Christmas. Directed by Rick Fortney, with
Contact Pete at (440) 967-8002 or Jean at (440) 949-5167 for Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin.
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January 12 Fund-raiser -Mountaineer Casino Express, $30
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February 9: The Great Big Home & Garden Expo at IX Cen-
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Ongoing Programs
Blood Pressure - 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10
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Socialization, lunch, bingo: Every Wednesday starting at 9
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Mahjongg - 12-3 p.m. - The group meets on Thursday’s at
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Page 18, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 14, 2015 Keeping Tradition Alive council with planning and zoning and board of zoning appeals
meetings, help with RITA subpoena program in January, Records
VILLAGE OF GRAFTON NOTICE David Hastings, a 7th grade student at St, Jude School, commission for April, Update land use plan, enterprise zone and
The Grafton Village Hall and Of?ces will be closed on De- learns the proper technique for rolling a nut roll. community re-investment (CRA) programs - ?le yearly report,
cember 24 and December 31. help prepare loan applications for water tower and Mechanic St.
Students at St. Jude School in Elyria recently spent an af- phase 2 projects, manage issue 2 pay requests and OWDA loan
GRAFTON-MIDVIEW LIBRARY CLOSURES ternoon with members of the St. Jude parish Altar and Rosary requests for projects and help prepare grant applications for fu-
The Grafton-Midview Library will be observing the holidays Society learning how to make nut rolls. The ladies of the Altar ture projects.
by being closed on December 24, 25, 26 & 31, plus January 1, and Rosary Society invited the students to join them during
2016. Come in now to check out your Holiday books, Blu-rays their annual baking session. The students had the opportu- Thank you University Hospitals! The Village of Grafton re-
and DVDs. nity to learn all aspects of the nut roll process including mak- ceived a LUCAS 2 Chest Compression System from University
ing the dough, making the ?lling, ?lling the rolls and baking Hospitals at the council meeting last night. It was 100% donated
NOMINATIONS FOR RIGHT TRACK AWARDS them. The rolls will be sold at the church after all masses. The to us by University Hospitals. The LUCAS 2 Chest Compression
Grafton-Midview area residents, if you have noticed a busi- students learned how to make the holiday treat, ensuring this System is designed to help improve outcomes of sudden cardiac
ness, an organization, an individual or a teenager who has done holiday tradition will continue. arrest victims and improve operations for medical responders.
work above and beyond to help others in the area or to make University Hospitals will be providing 1st Aid and CPR training
our community a better place, nominate them for a Right Track Midview Schools to our police of?cers at no cost.
Award. This is the 8th year the Grafton Business Association has Superintendent Scott Goggin
given the awards. The idea is to honor those working hard, better- The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 15. All
ing our community without it being a part of their employment, One of our goals for this year has been to improve the physi- meetings are open to the public. If you do not have GLW cable
unless they have gone beyond their job description. Nomina- cal and mental wellness of our students, staff, and community. and cannot access Channel 12, you can now watch the council
tions for 2015 will be accepted until the end of the year. A com- Earlier in the year, Midview Middle School and East Intermedi- meetings online at www.glwb.net. Otherwise you can watch the
mittee will make a decision with the awards being presented dur- ate partnered with community organizations like the United Way, meeting on GLW Ch. 12 on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. or Friday,
ing a breakfast ceremony in February. To nominate a candidate, Ross Environmental and the Lorain County Board of Health, to Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.
contact Ann McDonald at [email protected] or contact put on the largest Field Day that we have seen.
Tami Mullins at the Grafton-Midview Library. Rising trends in traffic deaths
To continue this mission, last Friday the middle school used
Birth Announcement the last hour of the day to be active with students. Teachers orga- The Lorain County Fatality Review Committee meets quar-
nized activities based upon their interests, and students were able terly to review fatal crashes to identify trends and possible inter-
Jennifer and J.R., big sis- Gavin Edward Layton to choose activities. Topics included everything from physical ventions. On December 2, the committee met to review 5 fatal
ter Grace and big brother Rob Seabold of LaGrange and ?tness to hobbies. This was another opportunity for students and crashes that occurred in Lorain County between August 17 and
Jameson Layton are pleased MaryAnn Daughtery of Graf- staff to connect on a level outside of just the books and lessons October 19. In 2014, 10 people died on Lorain County roadways;
to announce the birth of their ton. associated with the day. Students had a wonderful time with the as of December 3, 30 people have been killed.
third child and brother, Gavin activities and interacting and building relationships with their
Edward. He was born on Oc- classmates. For more information or to check out photos from The review of these fatal crashes revealed the following:
tober 13, 2015 at 7:03 p.m. the day, visit www.midviewk12.org. •Alcohol and/or drugs were con?rmed in two crashes
He weighed 6 lbs., 13.7 oz. •One crash involved texting and driving
and was 19-1/4 long. Several other events are also happening this month. The an- •No seat belts used in three crashes
nual Holiday Band Concert will take place on Monday, Dec. 14, •One pedestrian died as a result of a crash
Proud grandparents are at 7 p.m. Midterm exams for high school will take place on Dec. For information on seat belt use, impaired driving and mo-
Janis and Myron Laufman of 16-18; the full schedule can be found on the high school web torcycle safety, visit LorainCountyHealth.com, follow them on
Grafton and Janet and Mitch page. Christmas break will last from Dec. 21 through Jan. 3. Twitter @LorainCoHealth or like the Lorain County General
Seabold of Columbia Station. Health District on Facebook.
Proud great-grandparents are Happy Holidays, Middies!
Mr. Sam Gentile of Florida, Scott Goggin, Superintendent, Midview Local Schools The Grafton Scoop is OPEN!
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Longe- [email protected], Twitter: @scottgoggin
necker of Brunswick, Mr. and 11am-9pm Daily - Call ahead (440) 926-3069
Mrs. Myron Laufman of Co- The File of Life order is in. Stop by and see Lori Clark at
lumbia Station, Mr. and Mrs. Grafton Village Town Hall for your copy. The File of Life is a Homemade Chicken Paprikash
magnet that holds all pertinent medical information in case of an
Grafton-Midview Library emergency - including everything from current medical issues, Dine In or To Go!
medications, emergency contact information and more. It also
The Grafton-Midview Library is always working to sponsor comes with a sticker that you can post on your door so that emer- Buy One
quality programs. For accurate planning, please be advised most gency personnel responding know to look for this information. Get One
library programs require registration. To register, call 926-3317, This is very helpful and crucial for emergency responders to help
visit the library at 983 Main Street, in Grafton or visit their web- provide the best service possible. FREE!
site at www.gmplibrary.org.
At the council meeting Dec. 1, incoming Mayor Dave Diven- Medium Soft Serve
Star Wars Cubeecrafts - Week of December 14-20, anytime cenzo and council voted to create a new position for current clerk
during library hours. Construct three dimensional paper versions treasurer Linda Bales for 2016. This is an added cost of $3,120 Special Flavors 55¢ extra
of your favorite Star Wars characters all week long in the Teen per month for 24 hours per week. This position will do the fol-
Zone as we await the opening of Episode 7 in theaters. lowing duties: close out 2015 and set up 2016 ?nance, ?le 2015 Expires 12/31/15
end of year report, close out payroll w2s and ACA forms, train
Adult Social Hour - BINGO Birthday Party - Tuesday, De- newly elected clerk treasurer Amy Barnhart, set up new payroll Limited Edition
cember 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.The game of Bingo was ?rst man- program scheduled for March 2016, help with 2016 budget, help
ufactured in December 1929 by Edwin S. Lowe. The game can Holiday Peppermint
be traced back to 1530 and ?rst came to North America in 1929. McConnell Ready Mix is a full service Ready
It was ?rst called Beano. Also, Diana Walsh, of Fairhill Partners, Mix Concrete supplier servicing the Northeast YUM!
will discuss her upcoming “Matter of Balance” program that Ohio area. We service Residential, Commer-
begins Monday, January 4, and runs through Monday, February cial, Industrial or Government projects of any 486 Main Street, Grafton (440) 926-3069
29. After the presentation, participants will enjoy games such as size. For ordering and delivery of Ready Mix
BINGO and a Holiday Gift Grab. Bring a covered dish and a Concrete or just a quote for your project call SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
wrapped gift and get ready for some hilarious holiday fun!
440-458-4325. Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
Restaurant McConnell Ready Mix programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
& Pub 37540 Butternut Ridge Road • N. Ridgeville, OH 44039 3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
www.mcconnellreadymix.com The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
Rt. 57 Grafton Since 1983 [email protected] drivers. To become a driver, contact Robin @ 353-0829.
If there is ever a snow day for Keystone or Midview,
926-2621
ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE CANCELED.
www.graftonunicorn.com These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.
12/14 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with
Weeknight Features free donuts and coffee for participants.
12/15 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
Tuesday instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit and
Roast Prime Rib Special $11.95 juice for participants.
12/18 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and
Wednesday snacks for participants.
Peach BBQ Pork Tenderloin $14.95 12/21 at 2:00 pm Senior
Coffee Club. Movie with
Thursday free donuts and coffee for
T-Bone Steak Special $18.95 participants.
12/22 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise
Friday & Saturday Class being instructed by Debi’s
Early Perch Dinner (4-6pm Friday Only) $9.95 Personal Training with fruit and
juice for participants.
Maine Lobster Tail Dinner (10oz) $28.95 12/25 NO CARD CLUB
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact
This holiday give
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Sherriff’s Report
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Department has released their
incident report for Grafton Township. An assault charge was
issued on State Route 83 on Nov. 4. A domestic dispute was
also reported on Nov. 4 on Cowley Road. On Nov. 15, a driver
was charged with speeding on State Route 83, near Dellwood
Road. Of?cers also reportedly responded to an alleged mentally
ill charge at a State Route 303 address on Nov. 26.
(L-R) Front Row; Marlene (DeLaVars) Jacobs, Cathy (Davidson) Riner, Diana (Radar) Burgess, Shirley (Wright) Sullivan, Ja- The monthly meeting of the Grafton Township Trustees was
net (Moore) Followay, Pat (Hawke) Schroth-Ables, Carol (Hadsell) Mezurek and Marge (Tran) Sayers. Second Row: Lynette held on December 8. The meeting began with departmental re-
(Ross) Green, Barbara (Bruhn) Jantz, Betty (Kristof) Durack, Faye (Gross) Stewart, Bill Ogg, Dave Haskins, Jim Matusik and ports. The Zoning Inspector issued 6 permits last month. They
Dick McGill. Third Row: Chuck Huene, Don Knechtges, Jerry Jackson, Phil Gilbert, Fred Sullivan and Jack Wagner. included a house permit, 2 additions, 2 accessory buildings and
a fence. In other zoning matters, the Trustees extended the time
The Midview High School Class of 1960 held their 55th Class Reunion on September. 19 at Grey Hawk Golf Club. for a conditional use permit holder to have a fence installed. Sev-
eral property owners have come into compliance after receiving
You Choose: Drink or Drive; after drinking just a little. violation notices. The Road Department reported the township’s
Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving Drunk driving is a terrible killer on our nation’s roads. In plows are ready to go into action when needed. A cylinder for the
plow trucks will be refurbished to be used as a spare. The town-
The holiday season is right around the corner. As Ameri- 2013, 10,076 people were killed in drunk driving crashes. this ship hall will be very busy this month as 7-8 rentals have been
cans prepare for festivities with family and friends, the Na- time of year is especially dangerous due to holiday celebra- booked, in addition to normal monthly activity.
tional Highway Traf?c Safety Administration and Lorain tions and frequent parties. In December 2013 alone, there
County Sheriff’s Of?ce want to remind all drivers that it’s were 733 people killed in crashes involving at least one drunk In emergency service reports, the new Striker cots have been
dangerous to drive after drinking. You have to choose your driver or motorcycle operator. In 2013, a third (31%) of all delivered. They will be installed in the ambulances on December
role before drinking begins: will you drink or will you drive? crash fatalities in America involved drunk driving. 21. The cots being removed to make room for the new power
Remember, even if you only have a little bit to drink and think cots are for sale at $1100 each. The township has one interested
you’re “okay to drive,” you could still be over the legal limit, So this holiday season, law enforcement urges you to plan party. The trustees voted to pay for ?re?ghter training. Three
because Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. ahead and designate a sober driver. If you plan on drinking will attend Fire Fighters I classes being sponsored by the Vil-
at all, don’t plan on driving. Don’t assume that you’ll know lage of Grafton Fire Department at the cost of $525 each. The
Deputies from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Of?ce want to whether you can safely drive or not at the end of the night. classes are contingent upon the Village of Grafton receiving a
express that a lot of folks think they know their own limits. grant to offset costs. If they do not receive the grant, the classes
They think if they’re just a little buzzed, then they’re still good Lorain County drivers, please remember these tips to avoid may be available through the county at over $800 per student.
to drive. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. a DUI and keep our roads safe: One ?re?ghter will attend Fire Fighter II classes at $650. The
Time and again, drivers who may have only had a couple of semi-tanker ?re truck has been listed for sale on GovDeals. It has
drinks put themselves and others at serious risk. Driving with -Even one drink can impair your judgment and reaction received more than 1000 views thus far and has generated an in-
any alcohol in your system can be dangerous. time and increase the risk of getting arrested for driving drunk quiry. Discussion was held regarding a trash ?re which burned 2
or having a crash. acres and required the ?re department to extinguish. The ?re de-
For some people, it doesn’t take much to reach the dan- partment has been to the property previously for open burning of
gerous level. “We really want all Lorain County drivers to -If you will be drinking, do not plan on driving. Plan ahead trash. The township will offer written regulations and discuss the
understand that you don’t have to be falling-down drunk to be - designate a sober driver before the party begins. matter with the property owner. A sheriff deputy reported the de-
impaired to drive,” said Sheriff Phil Stammitti. That’s why the partment received 45 calls last month. Eleven were alarm drops.
Lorain County Sheriff’s Of?ce is working with NHTSA and -When you know you’ll be drinking, leave your keys at Some of the calls were domestic disturbances, dog bites and
the Ohio Traf?c Safety Of?ce to spread the message: Buzzed home or give them to someone else. traf?c violations. The deputy also told the trustees that several
Driving is Drunk Driving. In an effort to reduce the number burglaries were being reported in neighboring LaGrange, Carl-
of impaired drivers, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Of?ce will -If you have been drinking, do not drive - even a short isle and Eaton Townships. The burglaries had taken place during
have extra traf?c enforcement on the roadways December 11 distance. Call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member daytime hours. A call from a neighbor who did not recognize a
through December 31. This extra enforcement is made pos- or use public transportation. car in their neighbor’s driveway led to a break in the case. Four
sible through a federal grant in cooperation with NHTSA and are now in custody. The deputy reminded all to take pictures of
OTSO. -Walking while impaired can be just as dangerous as drunk jewelry, guns and other valuables and to record serial numbers.
driving. Designate a sober friend to walk you home. There are several apps for smart phones which are designed to
This anti-drunk-driving campaign aims to inform all inventory belongings. The inventory makes ?ling reports easier
Americans about the dangers of driving after drinking - even -If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact local law and gives the owner a claim if the property is lost or stolen.
enforcement when it is safe to do so.
The trustees have scheduled a year-end meeting, records
-If you see someone you think is about to drive while im- meeting and organizational meeting for Thursday morning,
paired, take their keys and help them get home safely. December 31, at 8 a.m. in the township hall. Policies, salaries,
meeting dates and fees for 2016 will be determined.
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Page 20, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 14, 2015 Zoning Commission meetings with the remaining pastry sheet.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets between
Lions Holiday Cheer boxes The LaGrange Township Zoning Commission will hold its
2016 meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., as the top and bottom oven racks halfway through the baking
The LaGrange Lions Club ship Gas, Child Garden, Citgo deemed necessary. Meetings are held at the Grange Hall, 113 S. time. Divide the pecans, coconut and chocolate between the
is currently collecting dona- Gas, Keystone Schools, Trend- Center Street, in LaGrange. pastry crusts. Drizzle half the condensed milk over each.
tions for their upcoming “Hol- setters, Brother’s Chevrolet,
iday Cheer” event on Decem- Wellington American Legion, Keystone Schools 4. Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden
ber 20, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. LaGrange Dollar General, Superintendent Franco Gallo brown, rotating the baking sheets between the top and bottom
Convenient Mart/Sunoco, oven racks halfway through the baking time. Let the pastries
They have food and coin Village Pizza, Subway and Holiday break is almost upon us! As we delve into this holi- cool on the baking sheets on wire racks for 30 minutes. Cut
collection boxes placed in LaGrange Hardware. Village day season, I would like to thank all the individuals, groups and each pastry into 24 bars. Submitted By: Campbell’s Kitchen,
IGA, Michelle’s, Choo Choos, Pizza will take a dollar off the organizations who have given both time and donations for our courtesy of www.allrecipes.com
First Merit Bank, LaGrange pizza price with a donation community.
First Baptist Church, United of a nonperishable food item. www.MyConvenient.com
Methodist Church, Keystone Please continue to be gener- Our Keystone Educational Endowment Program (KEEP)
Pointe, Oberlin VFW, Friend- ous, as you have in the past, members hosted the community Christmas on the Square event.
so they may distribute food At the event, the high school’s National Honor Society held
LaGrange boxes to those in need. crafting activities with attendees and both our ?fth grade and
High School choirs sang at the event. Thank you to KEEP, NHS
Village Pizza This year, the Lions will and our choirs for volunteering at this event.
partner with Coach Piazza as
LaGrange Lions Holiday he and his students provide a I would also like to thank chef Kristian Smith from the Lo-
Cheer Food Drive pancake breakfast and distrib- rain County JVS and Erin Rechin from the Lorain County Health
ute toys to those attending the District for putting on a cooking class for the community that
Bring a non-perishable Holiday Cheer. promoted healthy eating. It was a great success!
food item and get &
$1.00 OFF ANY Pizza They are accepting 60 In administrative news, we recently proposed a 2016-2017
families from the Keystone school calendar at the Board of Education meeting on Dec 7. If
(one donation per pizza) School District to receive Hol- this calendar is used, students’ ?rst day of school will be Mon-
Now thru 12-31-15 iday Cheer food boxes. If you, day, August 29, and the last day of school for students will be on
or someone you know, needs Thursday, May 25. Details about this proposed calendar are on
118 Public Square a little help, please call Bev at our website. Questions can be directed to our Board of Education
LaGrange (440) 458-6781 no later than of?ce at (440) 355-2424.
Dec. 16.
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of the American Medical Stu- bars. Serve them at your next party, because this version will
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at Ashland University. Kidd is
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the daughter of Jason & Amy 1 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry
Kidd of Elyria. Kidd is a 2014 Sheets, thawed
graduate of Keystone High 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
School. 1 cup sweetened ?aked coconut
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly ?oured surface. Roll
the pastry sheet into a 12-inch square. Place the pastry sheet
onto a baking sheet. Brush the edges with water. Fold over
the edges 1/2 inch on all sides, pressing ?rmly to form a rim.
Prick the center of the pastry thoroughly with a fork. Repeat
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Performing Arts Center Eaton explained members provide the necessary capital for
50th Wedding Anniversary
The Wellington High School Drama Club and the community the cooperative to operate, maintain and expand its system. The
of Wellington present “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Friday, Decem- cooperative retains allocated capital credits as working capi- Fred & Diane Stanley
ber 18, and Saturday, December 19, at 7 p.m. Please join them tal for new construction, equipment and system improvements Fred & Diane Stanley, of Wellington, will observe their 50th
for the inaugural performance at the Patricia Lindley Center for throughout its service area. Otherwise, rates would have to be Wedding Anniversary on Christmas Day! The Rev. Samuel Terry
the Performing Arts, located at the brand new McCormick Mid- raised signi?cantly to pay for infrastructure improvements. If ?- of?ciated the 2 p.m. ceremony at their home on December 25,
dle School on North Main Street. Tickets are $10 each and avail- nancial conditions permit, the LMRE Board of Trustees decides 1965. 50 guests were in attendance.
able for pre-sale at the box of?ce December 14-16, from 1-6 p.m. each year whether to retire a set amount of capital credits. Diane owned an antique shop for several years. She is past
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the performance. trustee of the Spirit of 76 Museum and portrays historic women.
LMRE serves approximately 16,200 members and main- Diane is also past president and member of Plum Creek Garden
Witness the life of George Bailey and his beloved Bedford tains 1,529 miles of line in Lorain, Medina, Ashland, Huron and Club and a member of the Eleanor Roosevelt Club.
Falls as told by members of the Wellington community, young Wayne counties. After 40 years of service, Fred is retired from supervising at
and old. The new performing arts center boasts 600 seats, state Ford Motor Co. He is a 50-year member of Wellington Masonic
of the art sound & lighting and illustrates the true spirit of “It’s a For additional information, please contact Terry Mazzone, Lodge, past master and past high priest of the chapter. Fred is an
Wonderful Life.” Please come and celebrate the season and the Director of Communications, Member and Community Rela- a Army veteran and a member of the local VFW and American
inauguration of the community’s new performing arts center. tions at (440) 647-2133 or (800) 222-5673. Legion posts. He enjoys classic car meets, car collecting and ?ea
markets.
LMRE refunding $1.3 million Lorain County Fit Walks The couple has three children; Renee (Don) Wilson of Brew-
in capital credits ster, Shawn (at home) and Kathy (Todd) Passarell of Avon Lake;
Don’t hang up your sneakers just yet - Lorain County Fit and four grandchildren - Avery and Alana of Avon Lake and
Approximately 19,100 former and current members of Lo- Walks are now indoors. In December, ?tness walks are a great Dresden and Madeline of Brewster. In addition to spending time
rain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative will receive patronage opportunity to get active for free, while staying out of the cold. with their grandchildren, the couple is active at First Congrega-
capital credit refunds this week. Dates for ?tness walks this month are: tional Church. Fred & Diane will celebrate their 50th Wedding
Anniversary with a trip to Europe.
At its November meeting, the Lorain-Medina Rural Electric On Mondays: December 14, 21 & 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lo-
Board of Trustees approved a record patronage capital credit re- rain County Metro Parks Splash Zone, 95 West Hamilton Rd.,
fund of $1,303,141, marking the 33rd consecutive year the coop- in Oberlin.
erative has retired capital credits to current and former members.
Since 1982, the cooperative has refunded more than $21.5 mil- On Thursday: December 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Mercy Health and
lion in capital credits. Recreation Center, 47160 Hollstein Dr., in Amherst.
The majority of refunds are issued as credits on members’ On Friday: December 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the French Creek
bills rather than issued as checks. Bills will be mailed or e-mailed YMCA, 2010 Recreation Ln., in Avon.
to members Dec. 10.
“Walking helps decrease blood pressure, reduce body fat,
For former members and cooperative members whose refund lower the risk of heart-disease and lower stress levels, by releas-
total is $100 or more, a check will be mailed Dec. 10. ing natural endorphins that promote the feeling of happiness,”
states David Covell, RS, MPH, Lorain County General Health
“We’re proud to be able to issue patronage capital credit re- District Health Commissioner.
funds,” said President Rodney ‘John’ Eaton. “It speaks so highly
of the cooperative business model. We’re a not-for-pro?t electric No membership is required and all ages are invited to join.
cooperative. Our rates are more than competitive. The 24 Ohio You are welcome to join a walk whenever you have time in your
electric cooperatives, including LMRE, have invested more schedule; a weekly commitment is not necessary.
than $1 billion in environmental controls at our coal plants and
they meet or exceed current EPA emission standards. We have a For more information about Lorain County Fitness Walks,
strong system maintenance program and our outage statistics are you can contact the Lorain County General Health District at
historically low. We believe that refunding capital credits dem- (440) 322-6367, visit www.LorainCountyHealth.com, follow
onstrates the cooperative business model is unique and positively them on Twitter @LorainCoHealth or like the Lorain County
General Health District on Facebook.
Fleet Hometown news
U.S. Air Force Airman Nicholas P. Amspaugh graduated
from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, 8-
week program that included training in military discipline and
studies, Air Force core values, physical ?tness and basic warfare
principles & skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn 4
credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the
Community College of the Air Force.
Amspaugh is the son of James & Patty Amspaugh of Roch-
ester, Ohio. He is a 2015 graduate of Wellington Senior High
School.
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up! Licensed, bonded and Earn great money running “For all of your Concrete needs BUCKEYE FENCING
insured. 440-355-6639. dedicated! Great home time and more”! Driveways, Patios, Drainage
and bene?ts. Monthly bonus- Waterproofing, Excavating We specialize in
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pointment at 440-213-7527. lanes, round trips, new lanes, N. Ridgeville Office
Over 13 years experience. dedicated lanes? You choose. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
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LaPorte: Spacious 2BR units, HORSES
close to 480. Starting at $545/ 440-327-3433
month. 1st month rent free. Horseback riding lessons.
Call 440-323-7067. 24344 Foster Road, Litch?eld, AUTOMOTIVE
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eled 2 bedroom town homes ESTIMATES. Firewood for Service Center •Custom Remodeling & Renovations •Interior
with new carpet, ceramic tile sale. 440-236-3061. Repairs & Exterior Painting •Windows & Siding Replacement
and hard wood ?oors. Appli-
ances included. Call 216-347- PETS •Kitchen & Bathroom Replacement •Roofing
6775.
All Paws Kennel, 24344 Foster 440-724-9338
Grafton: Nice 2Bdr. apartment, Rd., Litch?eld, 330-648-9509.
1 level, large closets, carpet- Heated indoor facility, 4 fenced 24497 Sprague Rd., •Columbia Station • General Contracting
ed, close to shops, security exercise yards, custom care. 440-235-6642
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SALES & SERVICES
AMVETS POST 32 BUILDERS • Buildings/Garages
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for roo?ng, remodeling, etc. • Roofs
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Call for pricing CALL JASON’S SERVICES Remodeling • Pole Barns • Windows • Doors
and availability 440-926-3446 Concrete Patios • Driveways • Custom Homes Specializing in Home Improvements
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FULL park with restrooms, 3 on re-upholstery
pavilions, air conditioned hall,
for 25 to 138. Call LaGrange 216-346-2682
Lions Club. 440-458-6781.
Grafton VFW. Call from 9:30-
11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
440-926-3341
HELP WANTED WANTED TO BUY Custom Buildings, LTD HAMPER CONSTRUCTION
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looking for a reporter(s) to tents of estates, houses, barns
cover and report on Welling- & attics. 440-506-7738 Quality Buildings At Your Full Service Contractor
ton, LaGrange and Carlisle •Kitchens •Baths
community news and events Estate Gold & Affordable Prices
and to attend and report on Silver Exchange •Garages •Decks •Additions
the townships’ Trustees Meet- • Horse Barns • Garages •Concrete Trim
ings. This is a “work from INSTANT CASH •Riding Arenas •Flooring & More
home” position; no office Buying Gold Jewelry, Diamonds,
hours are required. Ideal can- Licensed•Bonded•Insured • Over 20 Years Experience
didate would be someone with Old Coins, Pocket Watches,
a background in journalism Anything Old Tim Hamper Office: 440-236-3851/Cell: 440-506-2302
and / or writing and reporting,
would have e-mail capabilities Call for service hours & private COMMERCIAL LAWN • GARDEN • LANDSCAPE
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identify a speci?c purpose for your gift. Donations can also be
PAINTING SEPTIC SERVICES made in person at any Lorain Public Library System location
For more information, call the Lorain Public Library System a
MILUM PAINTING
1-800-322-READ. Thank you for your support!
Interior/Exterior
Drywall Install/Repair Pre-registration and more information is available online a
FREE ESTIMATES LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Columbia Library a
440-309-5938 (440) 236-8751. The Columbia Library is located at 13824 W
PLUMBING Licensed by Board of Health River Road North in Columbia Station.
Cuyahoga, Medina & Lorain Counties
• Reasonable Rates www.rura l-urbanrecor Medina County Park District
• Prompt, Reliable Service
We’re Tuesday, January 12:
• Senior Discounts Online Creative Concoctions for Preschoolers - Buffalo Creek Re
Chuck & Adam Dunlap, Owners Easy treat, 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Our younger park friends are invited
to create mysterious mixtures and make marvelous messes in this
$5 Off with this ad d.com fun, hands-on discovery program. Come experiment with combi
nations of ordinary ingredients to create something fun. All sup
440-236-9200
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plies are provided. Come dressed for mess! Ages 3-6. Register
D.W.V. • Gas Lines • Water Lines TREE SERVICE between December 14 and January 11. Free.
Homeschoolers Outdoor Education: Constellation Sensation
- Buffalo Creek Retreat, 10-11:30 or 1-2:30 p.m. Even though
Boilers • Hot Water Tanks • Fixtures • Backhoe Work stars are not visible in the daytime, you can still learn about them
Residential • Industrial • Commercial Join us for a variety of star activities and learn some basic con
24 HOUR SERVICE stellations you can ?nd in the night sky. Ages 7-12. Registration
is open until ?lled. Free for Medina County residents; there is a
Edward Logar State ID# 19467 $3 fee for non-county participants.
ODOT Certified
Off: 330-483-0055 Jason E. Davis Thursday, January 14:
Cell: 216-970-1910 7424 Crocker Rd. -Complete Crane Service- Creative Writing for Homeschoolers - Wolf Creek Environ
mental Center - 2-3:15 p.m. Nature will serve as the inspiration
Valley City, OH 44280 “No Tree Too Big or Too Small!” for homeschoolers who want to improve their writing skills
Tree/Stump Removal We’ll imitate the styles of skilled authors and use patterns to write
SERVICES: Tree Trimming, Firewood poetry. This class is for students in grades 3-6. The classes (1/14
440-324-4321 •Plumbing Repairs “FREE ESTIMATES” and 2/11) are offered individually but build upon one another to
•Sewer & Drain Cleaning Bonded & Insured develop skills. You may register your child for just one or two
•Electronic Locating classes. Each student should bring a writing journal and a thesau
•Video Camera Inspection 812 Bond Street, Elyria 44035 rus if possible. Registration is open until class is full. Part of the
•Sewer Excavation Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected] class may be outdoors, so dress appropriately. Free for Medina
30 Years Experience Personal Plumber Service Corp. County residents; there is a $3 fee per student for non-county
24 HOUR EMERGENCY $25OFF ARBOR CARE TREE residents.
SERVICE Any Service Pinterest Projects! - Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 7-9
OH LIC #21372 p.m. Calling all crafty adults (or those wishing to be crafty!) How
Expires 3/1/15. Not valid with any other offer. • 60 Ft. Bucket Truck many projects have you been inspired to do by Pinterest but never
found the time? Socialize while you cross off a project from your
www.valurooter.com • 113 Ft. Crane list. Sign up to make String Art (?nd pictures of examples in your
• Removal, Trimming, Firewood favorite search engine). No experience is necessary. All materials
and instructions will be provided. Ages 15 to adult. Register by
J.A. Kilby Plumbing Triple Shredded Mulch January 12. Free.
Saturday, January 16:
Residential & Commercial Plumbing Services
Fully Insured & Workmen’s Comp. • TCIA member Hiking for the Health of it - Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling and Additions Ira Road Trailhead (3801 Riverview Rd., Peninsula), 9-11 a.m
CAD Design & Visual Renderings Available 440-979-0618 Cell: 216-973-2675 This is a hiking club for those adults who can hike 4-5 miles at a
•New Work •Replacement •Repairs
brisk pace. Walking trails can be mildly strenuous with a limited
•Sewer & Waterline Excavation & Installation
•Camera Inspections •Abandoned Wells Capped amount being off trail. Please dress for the weather, and be sure
440-327-3433 • www.jakilby.com WATERPROOFING to have appropriate footwear. Ages 10 to adult. No registration
required. Free.
State License/Insured • 24/7 Emergency Response
Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17:
Snowman Day - Susan Hambley Nature Center, 12- 5 p.m
J. A. KILBY ENT. Are you tired of the cold winter weather? Stop by the nature cen
ter this weekend to build some indoor snowmen. Give a variety
“Stop the water before it stops you!” of snowman crafts a twist of your own. Supplies are provided
•Full Foundation Waterproofing •Wall Straightening, bring only your imagination. All ages are welcome. No registra
ROOFING Replacement and Repairs •Full Plumbing Services tion required. Free.
•Yard Drainage Systems •Concrete Replacement Thursday, Jan. 21 or Friday, Jan. 22:
440-327-3433 Tales for Tots - Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 10-11 a.m
or 1-2 p.m. A beak is a fascinating tool that is important to a
RELIABLE ROOFING BASEMENT bird’s survival. Learn about all kinds of beaks and birds through
SOLUTIONS a story, fun activities and hands-on examination. For ages 3-6
Free Estimates for All Roof and Ventilation Needs with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held
Tear-offs •Re-roofs • Repairs • Stain Removal
Of?ce: 440-236-4001 • www.reliableroofingohio.com • Waterproofing outdoors; please dress accordingly. Register between December
17 and January 20. Free.
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Jason Jakubisin, Owner
• Foundation Repair Saturday, January 23:
• Yard Drainage Puppet Show: Where’s My Food? Wolf Creek Environmenta
• Excavating Center, 2-3 p.m. Food storage is a big deal to animals preparing
for the winter. Winter is here, and Scott Squirrel cannot ?nd his
• Sewer Replacement buried food. Did the other animals ?nd it, or was he so busy play
ing that he forgot to gather some? Come join us for a hilarious
puppet show as Scott frantically searches for his dinner. After
440.773.3040 the show, kids can enjoy making a craft. Registration is required
for everyone attending the program. Children must come with an
adult companion. Interest level is ages 4-10. Free. Register by
January 23. Free.
• Metal Roofs & Seamless Metal Gutters All Types • Metal Roof Coatings COLUMBIA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Thursday, Jan. 28:
• Shingles & Siding • Pole Barns - Roof & Repair • Residential/Commercial
• Bonded/Insured • BBB/Angies List • Quality Professional Workmanship Ice Fishing Workshop - Wolf Creek Environmental Center
Cell: 216-402-2470 / 216-403-2965 Columbia Library events 6-8 p.m. This 2-day workshop will teach you the techniques nec
1-888-752-8458 www.rkcontractinginc.com essary to ice ?sh in Northern Ohio. Topics will include proper
All Seasons Roo?ng clothing, proper footwear, safety on the ice, what kind of equip
Cookbook Discussion - Believe it or not, you can satisfy your ment to use, best baits to use, what kinds of ?sh you can expec
Tear-Offs, Slates, Chimney Mason sweet tooth with vegan desserts. Borrow Chloe’s Vegan Desserts: to catch, use of an ice auger and use of an ice shanty and how to
Siding & Gutter Repairs More than 100 Exciting New Recipes for Cookies and Pies, Tarts keep it warm. On the second night, we will get you on the ice to
Repairs from $75. and Cobblers, Cupcakes and Cakes and More!, by Chloe Cos- test your skills. The class will be taught by seasoned ice ?sher
carelli. Adults are invited to discuss this cookbook on Thursday, men. Ages 16 to adult. Register by January 25. Free.
440-748-3259 Casey Williamson Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. Bring a dish and talk about your experience in Sunday, January 24:
the kitchen. Copies of the book are available at the library. Pre- Photographers of the Parks Club Meeting - Wolf Creek Envi
BENEDICT ROOFING registration is required.
Family Business for Three Generations ronmental Center, 3-5 p.m. This is a great opportunity for nature
Columbia Writers - Take part in the writing group on Satur- photo enthusiasts to share knowledge with like-minded folks
RE-ROOFS • TEAR-OFFS • TUNE-UPS day, Dec. 19, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Participate in read and gain special access to programs and events related to photography
Bob 440-238-6485 • Chris 440-238-5949 critique sessions, build your skills through writing practice and and support the park district. Both beginner and advanced pho
learn the craft of writing in general. Pre-registration is required. tographers are invited to participate. The club will emphasize, bu
Licensed • Insured • Free Estimates Teen Book Discussion -Teens in 6th through 12th grade are not be limited to, nature photography. No registration required
www.benedictroofing.com welcome to sit in and speak! Copies of Winter, by Marissa Meyer, For more information, please contact Shelley at 330.239.4814 or
are available at the library. Pick one up to read for the discussion [email protected]. Ages 16 to adult.
on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday, Jan. 30 and Sunday, Jan. 31: - Snowshoe Hares
Holiday Hours - The Library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. - Susan Hambley Nature Center - 12-5 p.m. What looks like a
24; Friday, Dec. 25; and Friday, Jan. 1. On Thursday, Dec. 31, all rabbit but magically changes color in the winter to camou?age
libraries will close early at 6 p.m. It will be business as usual, into the snow? A snowshoe hare! Despite their appearance, they
with regular library hours on all other days. Happy holidays! are actually quite different from rabbits. Learn all about these
Donations - The Lorain Public Library System now accepts unique animals through activities, games and crafts. All ages wel
donations online. Visit LorainPublicLibrary.org and ?nd the come. No registration required. Free.
“Donate Today!” ribbon at the top of the page. Contribute to the Register for programs at www.medinacountyparks.com.
Lorain Public Library System or The Foundation of the Lorain
Public Library System, Inc. You can name a speci?c library that
you’d like your donation to go to, designate a memorial gift or
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