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Volume 63, No. 24 Columbia Station, Ohio December 11, 2017

Countdown to... Christmas pgs 11-15

Keystone GO winner Students at Westwood Elementary learn
about Christmas around the world
stand, and by and Penfield. Keystone
participating GO is a program run by Teacher, Jill Stone of Westwood Elementary School in Wellington shows kindergartners Brazil on the
in The Pheas- the Keystone Empowers globe. The students are learning holiday traditions from around the world.
ant Run 5K. You community health
collaborative. Its goal is
In order to make it easier for res-
to stay ac- idents in the Keystone
tive, Amy Local School District to
runs with stay healthy. K.E.Y. is a
headphones community based group
to relieve funded in part by the Unit-
stress, which ed Way of Greater Lorain
helps her feel County, and facilitated by
emotionally, the Lorain County Gen-
mentally and eral Health District. The
physically collaborative includes
stronger. She partners from local busi-
liked getting nesses, agencies, and
Amy Younglas with her son at community m o t i v a t e d organizations working
park. through the toward one goal of mak-
Congratulations to Keystone GO program ing the healthy choice the
Amy Younglas, the the fi- because it helped her push easy choice in the area.
nal Keystone GO winner! physical activity higher Please contact us at Key-
Amy earned points by get- on her to-do list. Key- s t o n e E m p o w e r s Yo u @
ting active at LaGrange stone GO also reminded gmail.com for more infor-
and Penfield community her of great resources in mation.
parks, buying fruits and the area, such as the com-
veggies at a local produce munity parks in LaGrange

Old Fashioned Christmas in Grafton The students of Wel- add to their books featur- as well as providing the
lington’s Westwood El- ing Christmas traditions students with knowledge
ementary are learning around the
After a few years of on gift holiday traditions from world.
hiatus, Old Fashioned cards. Nan- around the world.
Christmas returned to cy’s Diner The week
They recently trav- before, the stu-
Grafton on Friday eve- had several eled to Brazil and learned dents traveled
ning, December 1. Plenty Christmas some of the holiday tra-
of activities and perfect characters ditions taking place in to Australia.
that country. The students They were sur-
weather drew more than a stop by to learned that the weather prised to learn
thousand people into the greet pa- is warm this time of year
village. There were many trons and and that many Brazilians that December
attend Midnight Mass at in Australia
activities and partici- wave to Christmas, followed by is more like
pating businesses from v i s i t o r s ; large firework displays
the north end through Frosty the that light up the late night summer, with
skies. warm tempera-
the downtown area. The Snowman, tures.
event brought back some R u d o l p h , Many Brazilians go to
favorite activities, such The Grinch, Live reindeer greeted guests outside the Grafton the beach for the holidays, The stu-
but also put lights out and dents have
as live reindeer, ice carv- Cindy-Lou Midview Library. decorate Christmas trees. also traveled to
ing and horse drawn car- Who and of course Santa. goods, face painting, duct Rather than hang stock-
riage rides.Cookies, can- Reindeer food was being tape crafts, balloons and ings by a fireplace, the Germany and
Brazilians hang stockings will go to Swe-
dy, hot chocolate, cider, offered at Centerra Co- more. Midview Express in the window. den soon. Wellington’s Westwood Elementary School
coffee, donuts and cotton Op. Community groups and costumed carolers set kindergartner, Callie Beam, 5, spreads glitter
candy were handed out had booths in the library, a festive mood through- The students colored According to show the Brazilian holiday tradition of “fire-
a Christmas tree then to Jill Stone, works” after church.
by businesses. Many con- the town hall and along out Main Street. Santa used glitter to make “fire- We l l i n g t o n ’s
ducted 50/50 raffles with the closed Main Street. and Mrs. Claus lit the works” around the tree to
proceeds going to chari- The groups offered orna- Christmas tree and greet- Westwood Elementa- of how traditions they tend
ry School kindergarten to think are “American,”
ties. Some offered deals ments, chocolates, baked ed children in the library. teacher, the activity en- may have been brought
The event had something
for just about everyone. hances the teaching of So- over to America from an-
cial Studies curriculum, other country.
Early Deadlines

The offices of The Rural-Urban Record will be closed Community Carlisle 8 Grafton 18 N. Ridgeville 16 Events page 2
from December 22 through January 1. Deadline for the Directory Columbia 4 Grafton Twp. 19 Profile Page 10
December 25 issue is Tuesday, December 19. Deadline for Eaton 8 LaGrange 16 Wellington 20 Classifieds 21
the January 1 issue is Wednesday, December 20. Churches 6

Page 2, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 11, 2017 TREE CARE
TIPS
EventsLOCAL
Dec. 9-10 December 9 Dec. 10 Once home, place the tree in
water as soon as possible.
Columbia Youth Santa’s Elves in Holiday Shopping Most species can go 6 to 8
Christmas Play Peninsula Extravaganza! hours after cutting the trunk
and still take up water. Don’t
“The Christmas that went down Santa’s Elves come to the Vil- Come see Lularoe, Scentsy, bruise the cut surface or get
the Rabbit Hole”.Come watch lage on Peninsula. Join us for Tupperware, Lip sense and it dirty. If needed, trees can be
and participate in this play! several different activities to more! The first 10 people to temporarily stored for several
Learn about Christmas along enhance your holiday spirit! arrive get a grab bag! days in a cool location. Place
with Characters from Alice and the freshly cut trunk in a bucket
Wonderland. Raffles, Con- Downtown Peninsula Grafton Twp.
cessions, Magician, Visit from 10:00pm - 4:00pm Fire Department Hall that is kept full of water.
Santa. Tickets $8 Adult, $6 Stu- 17109 Avon Belden Rd.,
dents/seniors. 440-263-9131. Facebook - Christmas in Pen- Grafton Info from: www.townlively.com/christmas-
insula 2:00pm - 5:00pm tree-safety-pointers/
Columbia Lighthouse
Bible Church A Special Christmas Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 16
24050 Royalton Rd, Wine Tour
Columbia Station The Lolly Trolley The S’more the Merrier Lunch with Santa Jingle Mingle Craft Show
Fri & Sat: 7:30pm, Visit 3 Wineries along Erie
Sun: 2:30pm Shores & Islands Wine Trail Take ride through Amherst to Enjoy the setting sun and the Enjoy pizza, entertainment and Free Admission, 50+ Vendors,
on this holiday-themed tour. visit the City’s most beautiful peace of winter on an evening crafts with SANTA all for just Handmade crafts, jewelry,
December 9 Receive gifts at each stop in- light displays. Sing Christmas stroll with naturalist Linsey $5.00 per person. Pre-register home decor, make-up & more!
cluding chocolates! $69 440- Carols and view all the lights. Dukles. Take in all the delight- and pay by Dec. 13th at Sun- Come get great Christmas
Breakfast with Santa 695-0419. The trolley leaves at 6pm, ful sights winter has to offer dae Funday’s or by calling 440- Gifts!
6:45pm, 7:30pm, and 8:15pm. and end with a campfire and 236-FOOD (3663).
Enjoy pancakes, sausage and Scarlet Transportation All tickets must be pre-pur- s’mores. Ehrnfelt Rec Center
beverage. Seatings at 9 am 11:30am - 5:00pm chased. $5 per person. Briarwood Lodge 18100 Royalton Rd.,
or 11am. $10 each, under 2 Rocky River Nature Columbia Reservation Strongsville
FREE. Call 440-458-5121 to www.scarlettransportation.com Main Street Amherst Center, 25145 Royalton Road 9:00am - 4:00pm
reserve. Optional photo $4. 255 Park Ave., Amherst 24000 Valley Pkwy., Columbia Station
Each child receives a GIFT! 6:00pm - 8:45pm North Olmstead 12:00pm - 1:30pm Dec. 17
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carlisle Visitor Center Holiday Family “A Christmas Story Live”
12882 Diagonal Rd Dec. 16 Scavenger Hike Watch Party
LaGrange
9:00am OR 11:00am Breakfast with Santa Holiday-themed outdoor trea- Enjoy food and drinks at the “A
sure hunt for small groups! Christmas Story” House with
Christmas Bazaar Craft Dec. 14 Join Santa for Brunch at the Maximum of 20 participating other fans of the film. Then
& Vendor Show Sunset Terrace at Lakeview. families. PR one family or watch the live version on FOX
Santa’s Shop Brunch includes a carriage group member by 12/11. For on giant inflatable screens at 7
Free Admission, 35+ Vendors, ride around Lakeview Park, a more information call 440-387- p.m.
Handmade crafts, jewelry, Bring your children and al- breakfast buffet, and one fam- 8107.
home decor, make-up & more! low them to shop for family & ily photo with Santa. Call to re- 3159 West 11th St.,
Come get great Christmas friends during Holiday Lights. serve (440) 458-5121. Avon Lake Public Cleveland
Gifts! Also on Dec. 21 and 22. Library/KFR Trailhead, 4:00pm
Lakeview Park, 32649 Electric Blvd,
Columbia Station VFW Santa Claus Run Carlisle Visitor Center 1800 West Erie Ave., Avon Lake
25741 Royalton Rd. 12882 Diagonal Rd Lorain 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Columbia Station Run the course in a sea of red LaGrange 9:00am - 11:00am
9:00am - 3:00pm and white Santas. Not a timed 6:00pm - 8:00pm Advertise Your Event
event. Don’t forget to enjoy Grinch Day in Peninsula For only 1 more week!
Winter Farmers Market some delicious milk and cookies Ladies Night Craft Show
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Jams & Jellies, Honey, Free Handmade crafts, jewelry, visits and photo ops. Join us for
range meat, Pastries, Tea & Victory Park Ohio home decor, make-up & more! several different activities to (Includes up to 25 Words)
Coffee and much more! 7777 Victory Lane, Come get great Christmas enhance your holiday spirit! • Date
North Ridgeville Gifts! • Location
Frostville Museum 3:00pm - 5:00pm Downtown Peninsula • Time
24101 Cedar Point Rd., Tony K’s 10:00pm - 4:00pm
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10:00pm - 2:00pm cleveland 6:00pm - 9:00pm Facebook - Christmas in Pen- • Restrictions apply to certain
insula
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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 11, 2017 Columbia School Science Fair Columbia Trustees Meeting

Columbia NEWS Columbia High School will host a science fair on January The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on Monday,
11, 2018 for students in grades 7-12. Students may begin set-up December 4, 2017 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall with all three trustees
CHS Weekly Calendar at 5:30 p.m., with judging to begin at approximately 6 p.m. All present and the Fiscal Officer, Jackie Ramsey. The minutes of the
projects must be approved prior to December 22 in order to par- Nov. 20 meeting were approved as amended. The Trustees voted
Tuesday, December 12: ticipate in this event. Students that receive a Superior Rating may to pay the bills and payroll. The bills amounted to $11,170.54 and
6:/7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball at Brookside. participate in the Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering payroll amounted to $41,907.80 bringing the total to $53,078.34.
Wednesday, December 13: Fair at Cleveland State University and/or the Mohican District The Receipts totaled $61,021.97. Correspondence was read.
6/7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball v. Clearview. Science Fair at Ashland University in March. The Snell Road bridge was opened Nov. 29. Pam Krivak sent
Thursday, December 14: her letter of resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals to
6:30 p.m. Drama Parent/Student meeting. A Science Expo for 5th and 6th grade students will be held the Trustees. It will be effective January 1, 2018. A request was
Friday, December 15: in February. The date for this event has not been set at this time. sent to the Trustees asking for one of the tennis courts in the park
Exam permission slips due. be striped for “pickle ball.” The Trustees will look into it. The
7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. College Now-guidance office. Please contact Mrs. Karl at [email protected] if November incident report was received from the Sheriff’s office.
6/7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball at Clearview. more information is needed. It will be published in The Rural-Urban Record.
Saturday, December 16:
1/2:30 p.m. Girls Basketball v. Black River. Lunch With Santa Department Reports
The Zoning Inspector reported 8 permits issued between Nov.
CHS Cap and Gown orders Join the Columbia Metroparks on Saturday, December 16, 20 and Dec. 1 of which 7 permits were for single family homes
from 12-1:30 p.m. at Briarwood Lodge in Columbia Reservation bringing the total to 54 new homes for the year to date. Some one
Quick reminder to all members of the class of 2018 to order for “Lunch with Santa.” Enjoy pizza, entertainment and crafts has been found to clean up the property on Station Road which
your cap and gown prior to December 22. After that date, late with Santa all for $5 per person. Pre-registration and payment was cited for extreme debris and garbage. The Trustees passed a
fees will apply and the order will cost $50 plus tax. If you are is necessary by December 13 at Sundae Funday’s, or by calling request to spend $4000 plus dumpster for the work. The fee will
participating in CHS’s graduation in May, the cap and gown is re- (440) 236-3663. Last year’s event sold out, so make sure you be put onto the resident’s tax bill. The house on S. Boone which
quired. For complete cap/gown, announcement and senior items register and pay early to guarantee your spot! was supposed to be torn down is still standing. The property
information check our website under Senior Information. owner will have 14 days to tear it down or the Township will have
CHS Semester Exams it torn down. At a recent meeting the Board of Zoning Appeals
CHS Students of the Month approved frontage variances on 5 lots in a minor subdivision on
Columbia High School will administer final exams for the Sprague Road. The next meeting is scheduled for January 22,
Salena Hritz David Cole semester on Wednesday, December 20, Thursday, December 21 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The Zoning Commission will meet on Thurs-
and Friday, December 22. On Monday, December 11, your child day, December 7, 2017 at 6 p.m. They are working on verbage
Seniors Salena Hritz and David Cole have been chosen as will receive the exam schedule, information and permission for mixed use zoning, and combining Neighborhood Business
Columbia High School “Students of the Month” for November. slip in homeroom. The permission slip is due to the attendance with Highway Business and eliminating Heavy Industry. The
Nominees are chosen based on the following criteria: Maturity, office by Friday, December 15. Complete exam information is Road-Service Director has sent all the paperwork to Columbus
Citizenship, Behavior and Effort. also available on the Columbia High School website at www.co- for reimbursement on the Redfern Road repair. He will be ap-
lumbia.k12.oh.us on the high school home page and under doc- plying for a SWAC Grant to replace all the culverts on Capel
Salena Hritz is the daughter of Dolly and Martin Hritz and the uments. If you have any questions concerning semester exams, Road. An Issue I project for Columbia has been approved for
sister to Amelia, Zachary, Liliana and Nadia. Salena is a proud please call the high school at 236-5001. the Resurfacing of Squires Road for $83,249. Columbia is also
member of the class of 2018 and participates in a wide variety of approved for the Hawke Road culvert replacement. That project
activities at CHS. She is enrolled in the CCP program at LCCC J&J Greenhouse Adopt-A-Cause will be shared with Eaton. It was also noted that Columbia has
as well as taking courses at Columbia High, where each morning $35,000 from NEOSORD for work on stormwater management
she enjoys reading the daily announcements to the student body. This holiday season we would be honored to accept dona- projects anywhere in the township.
She is an active member of Key Club, Leaders Club, Students tions for Sean Garrow. In July, Sean was struck by a vehicle The Fire Chief reported 34 on file, 32 on call, 204 fire calls
Against Destructive Decisions and is on the Student Advisory while working outside a food truck at The Jailhouse Tavern in to date, and 161 EMS calls. There were 70 mutual aid assists
Council. She has also participated in extra curricular activities Grafton Twp. Sean lost his right leg on impact, broke his right and 31 mutual aid requests. Transport billing for November
including track, volleyball, marching band, pep band, and drama arm and 3 ribs. After a long hospital stay and many surgeries, brought in $11,267.65 bringing the total for the year to date to
club. Before track and cross country were reinstated at CHS, Sean continues his long recovery and physical therapy. Sean is $136,949,616. The Chief thanked the residents for passing the
Salena had started a running club with the help of Mr. Campbell a 2015 graduate at Columbia High School. He was in the band fire levy. It was greatly appreciated.
to fill the gap for those students interested in running. She en- and drama club. He is a very talented artist and has a scholarship
joys swimming, lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons at the on hold at BW College. Although in pain and obvious daily life COLUMBIA TRUSTEES CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
Strongsville recreation center where she is employed. Salena will adjustments, Sean is in high spirits and a true inspiration. Always
attend Baldwin Wallace University in the fall to pursue a degree ready to crack a joke or play a prank, he doesn’t give up and has J&J Greenhouse
in criminal justice. Her goal in life is to create a positive differ- so many ideas of what he wants to do to help others that have
ence in her community and beyond. been through their own tragedy. Let’s make this a special holiday ~Christmas Trees~
for such a deserving young man. You can stop by J&J Green- Fraser Fir • Table tops
David Cole is the son of Tom and Christie Cole and the house, 26240 Folley Rd., in Columbia Station, to drop off cash Poinsettias • Pine Roping
youngest brother of Jessica, Lyndsey and Christopher. He has donations or gift cards. Our hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Wreaths • Centerpieces
participated in many extracurricular activities and clubs through- For more information, call us at (440) 236-8762.
out his career at CHS. David has been in the Columbia Raider 26240 Folley Rd. Columbia Station
Marching Band for a total of six years. He has participated in pep Jay, Jean, John & Vickie, J&J Greenhouse 440-236-8762
band for three years and is currently organizing and leading the
2017 band. He has participated in Leaders Club for four years as VFW New Year’s Eve Party Hrs: 9-7, Inc: Sat & Sun
well as participating in Science Club and Environmental Club. Visa/Mastercard/Discover
David has maintained a GPA above 4.5 throughout high school The Columbia VFW Post #9340 is hosting a New Year’s Eve
and has taken AP and honors courses. During his junior year, Party on Sunday, December 31, from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets are Restaurant
David was inducted into the Columbia chapter of the National $25 and include a catered Italian Dinner, DJ and a Champagne & Pub Since 1983
Honor Society and remains an active member his senior year. Toast at midnight (Bar available). If you want to come for Danc-
More recently, David has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the ing and the Champagne Toast only, tickets are $10 each from 423 N. Main St, Grafton
highest rank in boy scouting. His qualifying service project was 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Seating is limited, so get your tickets ASAP by
to design and execute the construction of a patio in the Columbia stopping in at the VFW or calling (440) 236-8111. 926-2621
Lorain County Metro-parks. It can be viewed at Sundae Fun-
day’s in the park off State Route 82. In his free time, David is Red Cross Blood Drive Open: Tues - Sat from 4pm
employed at the Little River Pet Resort and is an animal caretak-
er for dogs. David plans to attend college in the fall. Columbia Fire Station, located at 25540 Royalton Rd., in Co- www.graftonunicorn.com
lumbia Station is having a Red Cross Blood Drive on December
24, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Give a Unicorn Gift Card Call for New Years
for a Gift with Good Taste! Reservations
The best gifts can’t be bought in a store. The American Red
Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this
December.

In December, donations decline but the needs of patients re-
main steady. During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give
the most important gift -give blood and give more life. To en-
courage donations, all those who come to give blood or platelets
December 21 through Jan. 7, will receive a long-sleeved Red
Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free
Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or call-
ing 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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10-year coverage for abrasive wear, texture retention, soil
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Wednesday: Breakfast - French toast sticks; Lunch - Choice
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Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 11, 2017 “Blue Christmas” service Come and
Worship
The Rural-Urban Record The Columbia United Methodist Church will hold a “Blue with us!
Published Weekly on Monday Christmas” service on Thursday evening, December 21, at 7:30
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter p.m. So many people this time of year are not as inclined to be
Founders 1955 celebrating the joy of Christmas because of personal difficulties
or even personal loss. Whether this is the first Christmas without
Lee Boise, Publisher & President a loved one or a different kind of loss or suffering, sharing in
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 worship can be a source of comfort and healing. This is a service

Mailing Address: of remembrance and hope. All are invited to come and join with
others whose hearts are not as light and merry during the Advent
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 season. God cares for each of us. Columbia United Methodist
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station Church is located at 25453 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station.

Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 Christmas Eve service
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com Belden United Methodist Church, located at 36130 St. Rt.

DEADLINE: 303, in Grafton, will hold its traditional Christmas Eve Worship St. Elizabeth
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm service on Sunday, December 24, at 7 p.m. This is a family ser- Ann Seton
vice and everyone is invited to join in and celebrate the birth of
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Weds., 9-4 • Thurs. 9-1 the savior Jesus. The service will begin with a Christmas story Catholic Parish
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year and the singing of favorite hymns, and it will close with a Si-
25801 Royalton Rd.
lent Night candle lighting ceremony. For more information, call Columbia Station, OH
(440) 926-2209. Sacrament of Reconciliation
Live Nativity
Messy Church at First UMC (Confession)
Join us at the manger! The 6th, 7th and two 8th grade PSR Sat., 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
students of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will be hosting a Anytime by Appointment
“Live Nativity” on Monday, December 18, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month, from 4-6 p.m., First Unit- Weekend Masses
You are invited to view the outdoor nativity at the church, located ed Methodist Church of Wellington, located at 127 Park Place, is
at 25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station. introducing a hands-on, interactive way to worship as a family, Sat. 5 p.m.
involving story, prayer, song, games and a sit-down meal togeth- Sun. 8 & 11 a.m.
Hungarian Sausage Sale er at tables. People of all ages, adults and children are welcome.
Please join us for Messy Church! 440-236-5095
COLUMBIA UNITED
Community of Faith United Church of Christ is selling Hun- Wednesdays at Fields UMC METHODIST www.seascolumbiastation.org
garian sausage for $6 per lb. (sold in two lb. packages). To place CHURCH
Christmas Eve Candlelight Servicean order, call (440) 328-7534, (440) 366-4651, (440) 309-6828 “Welcome Home”
Fields United Methodist Church kicked off a brand-new Worship Service
or the church office at (440) 322-3781. Orders are accepted Wednesday evening program for kids, youth and adults. Come 10:30 a.m. New Life Wesleyan Church
through Monday, December 11. Pick up your order on Saturday, and grow in your faith with a variety of classes for all ages, from
December 16, from 1-4 p.m. at Community of Faith UCC, locat- 3 to 103, at 6:30 p.m., followed by a spirit-filled contemporary Sunday School 11149 West River Rd.
ed at 9715 East River Rd., in Elyria. worship service at 7:30 p.m. Childcare is available for our littlest Columbia Station
guests to have safe playtime during the evening. All are wel- during Worship Service
come! For more detailed information, please visit the website SUNDAY 9 am
at www.fieldsumc.org, or call Pastor Mar Bruner at the church 25453 ROYALTON ROAD Adult Bible Study
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Penfield Community office at (440) 327-8753. Wednesdays at Fields will run through COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO
Church will be on December 24, at 7 p.m. Penfield Communi- May 23, 2018. Fields UMC is located at 34077 Lorain Road, in SUNDAY 10 am
ty Church is located at 40775 St. Rt. 18, in Wellington. All are North Ridgeville. Pastor Matt Merriman Worship & Children’s Church
welcome! 236-8822
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Stocker Arts Center hosts PAL Support Group [email protected] Bible Study

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“A Christmas Cabaret” Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a support group Rev. Steve Spaeth - Pastor
of parents helping parents, offering education and support at no Rev. John Bodo
Lorain County Community College’s Stocker Arts Center’s charge, for parents who are trying to save a son or daughter from - Associate Pastor
Musical Theater Project presents “A Christmas Cabaret” at 8 addiction. These meetings are not for the addict, but the family
p.m. on Friday, December 15, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Decem- members that are 18 yrs. or older. Meetings are on the 1st and 440-236-8600
ber 16, at the Cirigliano Studio Theatre of Stocker Arts Center. 3rd Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Bible www.nlwesleyan.org
Church, located at 24050 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station.
Stocker Arts Center is back with its annual holiday treat! The www.palgroup.org Church of Christ
show isn’t complete until everyone joins in on “White Christ-
mas.” But that’s just one of several dozen songs that appeal to Celebrate Recovery Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am
every generation. Featuring Nancy Maier, Joe Monaghan, Bill Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm
Rudman and Sandra Simon, the hits range from “Winter Won-
derland,” “Let It Snow” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Christmas,” to Irving Berlin’s 101-year-old salute to Santa Claus Celebrate Recovery, the local Christian 12-Step Program for 211 Forest St., LaGrange
and the inevitable tributes to Rudolph, Frosty and that mean one, anyone needing help with a hurt, habit or hang-up, meets each
Mr. Grinch. week at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Church of the Open Door, lo- 440-355-6872
cated at 43275 Telegraph Road, in Elyria. The first hour begins
Tickets are $20 each or $10 for LCCC students with a valid with a brief time of worship, followed by a weekly lesson or a United Church of God GRAFTON UNITED
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p.m. and 90 minutes prior to ticketed events. Call the Stocker attenders. All meetings are open to everyone. Light refreshments Grafton, Oh 44044 973 Mechanic St.,Grafton • 926-2034
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Sat. 4:30pm Mass
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in Wellington, cordially invites the public to attend their an- p.m. and 9 p.m. coffee and dessert. Child care is available. For 11:00am Chapel
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COLUMBIA TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 We are always looking to improve the quality of the school RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 11, 2017 Page 7
There will be a blood drive at the Columbia Fire Station, district and the services we provide. If you have a suggestion,
question or comment please feel free to call me at (440) 236- November 11 - Warrant on November 20 - Traffic
25540 Royalton Road on Sunday, December 24, 2017 from 9 5008 or email [email protected] Royalton Rd., Strongsville. Stop on Royalton Rd.
a.m. to 2 p.m. A free long-sleeve Red Cross T-Shirt when you
come to donate! #onceaRaider November 11 - Traffic November 20 - Juvenile
Stop on East River Rd./Red- Complaint on Colfax Ave.
Rita Plata gave the Cemetery Report. $1,900 was received for Historical Society meeting fern Rd.
burials; $1,850 was received for the sale of graves; and $150 was November 21 - Burglary
received for footer fees. Columbia Historical Society will meet on December 12, November 12 - Harass- on Royalton Rd.
at 5:45 p.m., at the Columbia Town Hall. It is a pot luck din- ment on Westwood Blvd.
The regular order of business was suspended for a Public ner. Bring a dish to share and your table service. They will eat November 21 - Traffic
Hearing at 7:30 p.m. on the Land Use Plan. promptly at 6 p.m. The program will be “Elie Magic - Magic November 13 - Accident Stop on Royalton Rd.
Show.” Members, former members and anyone with an interest Non Injury on West River
The Trustees noted that some of the colors on the maps were in Columbia History are welcome at all the meetings. Rd. November 21 - Traffic
not properly showing the zoning designations. They postponed Stop on Sprague Rd.
the Public Hearing until December 18 at 7:30 p.m. in order to Valley City Garden Club November 13 - Suspicious
present a more accurate presentation. The Trustees returned to Condition on Fremont Ave. November 21 - Traffic
the regular order of business. The Valley City Garden Club will meet Thursday, December Stop on Marks Rd.
14, at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ, located at 6656 November 14 - Traffic
Old Business Center Road, in Liverpool Township at 6 p.m. This meeting will Stop on Sprague Rd. November 21 - Traffic
There is nothing to report on the Estates of Columbia Ridge be the annual Christmas Party. An optional $10 gift exchange Stop on Marks Rd.
or Riverside Golf Course. will be part of the festivities. The club offers many interesting November 14 - T r a f f i c
New Business and informative speakers, demonstrations and field trips. For Stop on Sprague Rd. November 22 - Traffic
The Trustees are discussing the possibility of discontinuing more information, contact Tom Sasalar at (440) 724-1156. Stop on Royalton Rd./Lydia
the Senior Transportation service. There are only 4 residents us- November 15 - Property Rd.
ing the service and it costs them $8 a ride and it costs Columbia Wreaths Across America Damage on Squire Rd.
Township $22 a ride. November 24 - Assistance
Committee Reports The Auxiliary VFW Post #9340 and the Civil Air Patrol November 15 - Traffic on East River Rd.
Mr. Cunningham reported that the Lorain County Township Cuyahoga County Cadet Squadron will be holding the “Wreaths Stop on Sprague Rd.
Association will meet in New Russia on Dec. 21. Mr. Heidecker Across America” Laying of Wreaths Ceremony on Veteran’s November 24 - Juvenile
reported two meetings for the Southwest General Hospital Board graves on December 16 at noon. The ceremony will begin at the November 16 - Breaking Complaint on Snell Rd.
on Dec. 19; one at 7:30 a.m. and the other at 6 p.m. NOACA will Veteran’s Memorial on Route 82 located between the Colum- And Entering on Sprague Rd.
meet Dec. 8. bia VFW Post #9340 and Columbia Park with the laying of the November 25 - Protection
There were no Fiscal Officer’s Financial Requests but a wreaths to follow the ceremony at Columbia’s cemeteries. November 17 - Assist Am- Order Violation on Hawke
workshop in regard to salary increases was set up for December bulance on Royalton Rd. Rd.
21 at noon and the year end meeting to pay bills was set up for Wreaths can still be purchased on line for this year. It is not
December 28 at 2 p.m. After Community Input the meeting was too late to donate for this year but with the cut off date so soon November 18 - Suspicious November 25 - Fraud on
adjourned. The next regular meeting will be Monday, December please donate on the website and use our zip code then location Condition on Meadow Trail. Royalton Rd.
18, 2017 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. code OHMCTC and either group code OH0033P or OH0035P.
The first installment of the district tri-annual newsletter, Raid- November 18 - Assist Am- November 25 - Unwanted
er Reflections, will be available as an insert in the Rural Urban All are welcome to come and help lay the wreaths on our bulance on East River Rd. Person on Sprague Rd.
this week. Please check out the great things happening in CLSD! Veterans graves. Anyone with questions can call Carol at (440)
Thank you to the over 100 residents that attended the bi-annu- 236-8566. November 18 - Accident November 25 - Harass-
al Senior Citizen breakfast this past Wednesday at CHS! I would Non Injury on Hawke Rd. ment on East River Rd.
also like to thank Ms. Atkinson, Ms. Rothgery, Mrs. Zapior, the More information on the program can be found at www.
students and our wonderful kitchen staff for preparing and put- wreathsacrossamerica.org November 18 - Assist Oth- November 26 - Juvenile
ting on this event. Thanks, as always, to the Columbia Commu- er Agency on Royalton Rd. Complaint on Frederick Ave.
nity Foundation for their partnership and sponsoring. I hope to
see all of you and more return in May! November 20 - Traffic November 27 - Aban-
The holidays are right around the corner and we have many Stop on East River Rd./Roy- doned Vehicle on Royalton
concerts to help you get into the spirit. Our students have worked alton Rd. Rd.
really hard to show off their talents. We are hoping that you can
attend! November 20 - T r a f f i c November 27 - Fraud on
December 13 - 5/6 Grade Band and Choir 7 p.m. Stop on Royalton Rd. West River Rd.
December 1 - 7/8 Grade Band and Choir at 7 p.m.
December 18 - 5-12 Percussion Concert at CHS at 7 p.m. Sheriff’s Blotter Herb Guild has Tree
December 19 - 1/3 Grade Program at CMS at 7 p.m. at the Botanical Garden
December 21 - CHS Band and Choir at 7 p.m.
The Herb Guild Garden Club has entered a tree in the GLOW
Mozaic Energy display at the Cleveland Botanical Garden in the University Cir-
The following is the Lo- Stop on East River Rd./Snell cle area. Every year area clubs are invited to decorate Christmas
Mozaic Energy is all about Balancing the Mind, Body and rain County Sheriff’s Dept. Rd. trees at the botanical garden to exhibit to the public during the
Soul. I do a combination of Crystal Healing, Pranic Healing Incident Report for Columbia November 8 - Traffic Stop holiday season. This year’s GLOW theme, decided by the botan-
and Reiki all together which I call CPR. It is Energy Work. Township for end of Octo- on East River Rd./Royalton ical garden, is Woodland. The Herb Guild picked the sub-theme
It helps to clear unwanted energy blockages that you might ber-November: Rd. “Who’s Hoo in the Woods” and decorated the tree with many
have or get from everyday life. I can do it in a chair or on a October 30 - Assist Other
table. It can be a most awesome and powerful experience. It November 8 - Domestic types of owls, using various natural items.
can help with Pain, Stress, Anxiety, Depression and so many Agency on East River Rd. Violence/Dispute on Dupont Visitors can see our tree, as well as other clubs’ trees, from
other things. It helps to Cleanse, Calm, Relax and Refresh October 31 - Suspicious Ave.
you. Condition on Sprague Rd. now until December 31. The hours are Tuesday, Thursday and
November 8 - Protection Saturday, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, from 10
Any Season is the Right Season October 31 - Traffic Stop Order Violation on Emmons a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, from noon-6 p.m. The botanical garden
to Advertise in on Sprague Rd. Rd. will also be open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 11
October 31 - Animal
The Rural-Urban Record Complaint/Investigation November 8 - 911 Hang a.m.-3 p.m. Besides the trees, there will be a gingerbread house
Up/Open Line on Royalton display and activities for the children. For tickets or for more
Call Us Today! 440-236-8982 on East River Rd. Rd. information, visit cbgarden.org.
October 31 - Suspicious
November 9 - Assist Am- Submitted by Barb Armstrong
Condition Lafayette Ave/Em- bulance on East River Rd.
erson Ave. November 9 - Suspicious
November 1 - H a r a s s - JACK MATIA
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November 2 - Traffic Stop New & Used
on Root Rd./Osborne Rd. Condition on Dupont Ave.
November 10 - Fraud on
November 3 - Civil Matter Plum Creek Dr.
on West River Rd. November 10 - Drug In- Cars
November 3 - Assistance vestigation on Dupont Ave.
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November 4 - Disturbance Stop on Station Rd./Royal-
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bance on Sprague Rd. Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-9; Tues. & Fri. 9-6; Sat. 8-5
Complaint on Boone Rd.
November 5 - Suspicious
Condition on Sprague Rd.
November 5 - Noise Com-
plaint on Nichols Rd.
November 5 - Suspicious
Condition on Sprague Rd.
November 5 - Assistance
on Emmons Rd.
November 5 - 911 Hang
Up/Open Line on West River
Rd.
November 5 - Suspicious
Condition on Jaquay Rd.
November 5 - Suspicious
Condition on Jaquay Rd.
November 6 - 911 Hang
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Rd.
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November 6 - Suspicious
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November 7 - Missing
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November 7 - Civil Matter
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November 7 - Protection
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Carlisle NEWS Recall Notice 2018 Meeting Dates:
Eaton Township Trustees meetings are held the 1st and
Garage sale donations needed The Eaton Township Fire Department would like to inform 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of
our residents to see if they have a recalled Kidde Fire Extinguish- 8/22 meeting which is cancelled due to the LC Fair and the 7/33
The Friends of Metro Parks in Lorain County are seeking do- er with plastic handles & nozzle detachment. Recall No: 18-022 meeting which will be held on 6/30.
nations for their Garage Sale event on January 27, from 9 a.m.-3 Eaton Township Zoning Commission meetings are held the
p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center, located at 12882 Diagonal Contact Kidde direct at toll free # 1-855-271-0773 or their 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. with the exception of
Road, in LaGrange. Donation of items for this fund-raiser will be website at www. Kidde.com. the 7/4 meeting that is rescheduled to 7/11.
taken at Carlisle Visitor Center on January 21, from 1-4 p.m. and Eaton Township BZA - Board Of Zoning Appeals meets the
January 22 and 25, from 4-8 p.m. Please note: No clothes, elec- Leaf Pick-up extended 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. (If needed).
tronics or broken items can be accepted. Lunch will be available. Eaton Township Parks & Preserve Board meets the 2nd
All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Metro Parks in Lorain Eaton Township resident will be happy to note that due to the Tuesday at the end of every quarter at 9 a.m. (3/13, 6/12, 9/11
County. late leaf drop this year, the Trustees have extended the curbside and12/11).
leaf pick-up until December 15, 2017 Eaton Township Veterans Memorial Committee meet the
Ask the Remodeler 1st and 3rd Saturdays (March -June) 10 a.m. Meetings are
Eaton Township Calender held at Eaton Township Hall. The 2018 planning meeting is on
Question: We want to remodel our kitchen and need help 1/20/2018 at 10 a.m. Preparation for the ceremony is held on
knowing what the total cost will be. Can you help with this? Please contact our office at 440-748-2236 or secretary@ea- the Saturday before Memorial Day at 9 a.m. at Butternut Ridge
tontownship.org to request a Resident Packet with links to Re- Cemetery. Veterans Memorial Ceremony is held on the Sunday
Answer: We can look at your project, listen to your wish list sources in the County/Township. before Memorial Day at 1 p.m. on 5/27/2018 at Butternut Ridge
and give you an estimate of what your costs will be. If you have Cemetery.
a drawing of the project and have made your selections of the Please visit our Facebook page for info daily    www.face- Eaton Township Historical Committee meets on the 2nd
materials to be included, then we can give you an exact price. book.com/EATONTOWNSHIP. Wednesday every quarter at 7 p.m. (January/April/July/October)
One word of caution: it is really difficult to get apples-to- apples at Eaton Museum above Town Hall (1/10, 4/10, 1/11 and 10/10).
price comparisons from different contractors. This is due to the Township Hall Rentals: $50/Hall rental for Eaton Township Lorain County Township Association meetings are held the
fact that each contractor contributes ideas that add to or change Residents/$75 for non-residents - Lots of open dates! Call the 3rd Thursday every month at 7 p.m. held at various locations;
the project scope, and many times those changes do not get com- Secretary to schedule your family or work party! refreshments at 6:30 p.m. January 1/18 at Columbia Twp.; Feb-
municated to the previous contractors so that they can include the ruary 2/15 at Eaton Twp.; March 3/15 at Elyria Twp.; April 4/19
new details in their price. A written, detailed specification sheet Did you know the Township will allow you to “borrow” 7 TBA (Banquet); May 5/17 at
may help with this process. tables/24 chairs to use for a party. Call the Township to reserve Grafton Twp.; Jun. 6/21 at Henrietta Twp. July 7/19 at Hunting-
it! (440) 748-2236 (must be an Eaton Twp. Resident). ton Twp.; August - no meeting (Lorain County Fair); September
Good luck, and we hope that you get just the kitchen you have 9/20 at Lagrange Twp.; October 10/18 at Olmsted Twp.; No-
always wanted. Residential lock boxes & Mailbox reflective signs are avail- vember 11/15 at Penfield Twp. and December 12/20 at Camden
able at the town hall office. (Christmas Banquet).
If you have any questions you would like to ask, send them to
me via email at [email protected]. -- Don Jason Veterans (living or deceased) in Eaton Township (for at least PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
1 year of their life) that would like their name to be engraved
Repurpose on our Veterans Memorial Wall/Bench, please contact town hall 1509 Grafton Road
Reuse (440) 748-2236. Elyria 44035
Recycle! 440-322-4428
12-12 - 7 p.m. BZA 2017 closeout meeting for the year.
Keep in touch with your community 12-19 - 7:30 p.m. Bi-Monthly Trustee meeting. Tues. - Fri. 7am-4pm,
Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com 12-21 - 6:30 p.m. LCTA Banquet at New Russia Township. Sat. & Sun. 7am-2pm,
12-25 - Office Closed for Christmas.
12/30 - 9 a.m. End of year closeout, Record Retention, & Closed Monday
2018 Organizational meeting.
Location for all calendar items are 12043 Avon Belden rd. Nick & Dawn Welcome You!
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cember 10, from 3-5 p.m. Ken is running for congress in the
7th District. Ken will be at the Riverdog Retreat in Wakeman.
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How to cut back on Celebrating the Holiday
Holiday Waste Holidays as a Stress-Busting

The holiday season is a cannot be recycled. Reusing Blended Family Many people find the holiday season can be stressful. Holi-
joyful time of year. But the wrapping paper, purchas- day hosts may bear the brunt of seasonal stress, but the sea-
weeks between Thanksgiv- ing only recyclable paper or son also may be challenging for those who have lost loved
ing and New Year’s Day also wrapping gifts in old news-
tend to be very wasteful. papers or magazines can Emotions run deep come Create new traditions ones or do not have close families to celebrate with. When
The U.S. Environ- the holiday season. Holiday The holidays without ev- holiday hustle leads to frayed nerves, there are some things
mental Protection help holiday celebrants re- planning can be hectic, es- eryone under the same roof people can do to reduce their stress.
Agency estimates duce their carbon footprints. pecially for blended families. enjoying traditions that have
that household been part of celebrations for · Hit the gym. The American Society for Exercise Physiolo-
waste increases by · Prepare less food and Today’s families are in- gists says exercise has been shown to increase one’s sense
more than 25 per- donate any leftovers. The of well-being, mood, self-esteem, and stress responsivity.
cent during the hol- Worldwatch Institute notes
iday season. that, during the holiday sea- creasingly blended, mean- years can contribute to feel- Stress can rev up adrenaline, and exercise can help relieve
son, celebrants generate
Reducing waste three times as much food ing they’re a combination ings of anxiety for people any pent-up energy and frustration.
come the holiday waste as they do during oth-
season does not er times of the year. Large of families due to divorce accustomed to these annual · Eat the right foods. Stay hydrated and eat plenty of fiber,
mean celebrants have to family meals are a tradition
forgo big family meals or of the holiday season, but or death. Even though the traditions. Draw the focus fruits and vegetables. This can help stabilize blood sugar lev-
beautifully wrapped gifts. hosts who routinely find
In fact, there are several themselves discarding left- holidays are meant to be away from how things used els and decrease cravings for comfort foods. Do not turn to
ways to reduce waste with- overs can plan on preparing
out spoiling the spirit of the less food this year. Consider joyous, navigating traditions to be done and create new caffeine, sugary sweets and alcohol to reduce stress, as such
season. how much guests are likely
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· Give eco-conscious gifts. cordingly instead of buying
The environment may not enough food to feed a small unique needs of all involved ipate. Host a holiday movie · Get ample rest. Go to bed and rise at the same time each
be the first thing that comes army. Donate leftovers to
to mind when holiday shop- nearby shelters so nothing - including cultural tradi- night if this isn’t the year to day. Many adults function best when they get between seven
pers are looking for gifts for goes to waste.
their loved ones. But giving tions, visitation schedules, have the kids for Christmas. and eight hours of sleep per night, and a good night’s rest can
reusable gifts can have a · Recycle live Christmas
positive, long-term impact trees. According to the Na- rituals, and religious beliefs An annual outing to see a help in the fight against stress.
on the planet. Reusable tional Christmas Tree As-
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tles can dramatically reduce trees were sold in the United blended families need not a new tradition the entire you like to do, such as crafts, hobbies and listening to music.
waste over time, and such States in 2015. Trees put fret as they attempt to nego- blended family can enjoy. Take time away from holiday tasks to give yourself a break.
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stuffers. Shoppers also can after the holiday season has Kwanzaa, or New Years. Don’t expect perfection · Skip the need to be perfect. Christmas movies and holiday
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recycled materials, which landfills, but some communi- Logistics sis on trying to make the the average person. Ignore any perceived pressure to have
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Keep Safe this the rate of driving while intoxicated tends to increase during tate the hosting house each who have been out in the
Holiday Season the holidays. Implementing strict “designated driver” rules and year. cold.
and Avoid Medical making contact information for taxi or ridesharing services
readily available to holiday guests can prevent tragedies. 9. Play dress-up: A gen- 14. Read religious sto-
Mishaps tleman can dress up as the ries: Understand the true
· Medicine mishaps: Relatives visiting for Christmas may man in red and pop into a meaning of the season by
The holiday season might not be the most hazardous time bring their prescription medications along when staying over- friend’s holiday gathering. reading Biblical passages.
of the year, but there is an uptick in safety concerns during this night. Curious children may encounter the drugs and think
season of festivity and fun. they’re candy, so encourage guests to place their medications 10. Wilderness walk: En- 15. Camp-in: The first
in childproof bottles or containers. joy the crisp air and snow night the tree is decorat-
Components of the holiday season such as decorating, and see a local park from a ed, allow the kids to sleep
shopping, celebrating, and traveling, carry some risk. The Na- Staying safe during the holidays involves diligence and winter perspective. beside it under the glow of
tional Fire Protection Association says 30 percent of all home keeping an eye out for potential dangers. Christmas lights.
fires occur during the months of December, January and Feb-
ruary. Christmas trees and decorative holiday lighting displays 18 Ideas for Making 11. Acts of kindness: 16. Scavenger hunt:
contribute to the uptick in fires and other accidents between Holiday Memories Choose any act of kindness Plan holiday-themed trivia
Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. But fire is not the only con- and make it happen this questions and hide small
cern during the holiday season. Revelers who celebrate a bit Counting down to Christ- organization that provides Christmas. It can include trinkets for children to find.
too much can pose a threat, as can road weary travelers or mas Day means many for less fortunate families. feeding the hungry or help-
overnight guests who unknowingly put loved ones in harm’s different things to people Answer the Christmas de- ing a disabled person shop 17. Surprise box: Put a
way during their stays. across the globe. Although sires of a needy child or for the season. gender and age nonspecif-
families likely have sever- family by purchasing an ic gift into a box. On Christ-
Thankfully, many accidents that occur during the holiday al different traditions they item on their wish lists. 12. Kids’ Secret Santa: mas Eve or Christmas Day,
season are avoidable if holiday celebrants focus on safe ways anticipate each year, it can Spread the joy of giving the person who finds a
to celebrate. be fun to incorporate some 7. See the sights: Pack by having the kids choose hidden gift tag under their
new merrymakers into the the children into the fami- a sibling or friend’s name chair at dinner gets to open
· Choking: All of that entertaining and partying means more festivities. Here are some ly car to tour nearby areas from a hat and purchasing the box.
food is consumed. To keep up with the hustle and bustle of the festive ideas to include and look at Christmas lights or making a gift for that per-
season, many people must eat on the go. The National Safe- in the days leading up to displays. Bring along cook- son. 18. Family portrait: Wear
ty Council says nearly 3,000 people in the United States die Christmas - a special family ies and hot chocolate. your holiday finery and
each year from choking. Taking small bites and chewing com- calendar of fun finds. 13. Hand out hot choc- pose for a portrait that ac-
pletely, while also avoiding talking while chewing, can help. 8. Trim a tree: Get to- olate: Make a big thermos tually will be printed and
Children should be kept away from small decorations, as even 1. Annual memento: gether with adult friends at of hot chocolate and give it framed.
pine needles can be a choking hazard. Have the kids or adults a tree-trimming party. Ro- out to shoppers or workers
make one new handmade
· Toxic plants: Some plants, including mistletoe and holly, ornament each year. This
can be toxic to pets and young children whose smaller bodies way the tree is always
may be more vulnerable than adults’. When decorating, con- evolving, and everyone can
sider decorating with artificial plants instead of live, potentially track milestones.
poisonous plants.
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Dreidels
Santa Letter-writing Holiday Songs with
Secrets Storied Pasts Dreidels are especially popular during the eight-day Jew-

At the tip of the North Pole resides a jolly man who collects The holiday season is of the best-selling holiday ish festival of Chanukah. Even though they may seem like
letters from children asking him to deliver all of their hearts’
desires. Although Santa Claus does a thorough job of mak- not complete without music. standard of all time. “White novelty items for children, dreidels have a rich and interest-
ing sure children’s treats are delivered on the same night,
Holiday hits play in shopping Christmas” was written in ing history. In ancient times, Greek Syrians infiltrated areas
sometimes he needs
assistance with read- malls, and families often trim 1942 and reminisces about where many practicing Jews resided. Over time, the Greek
ing and responding to
the thousands upon the tree to their favorite al- an old-fashioned Christmas Syrians became more oppressive and tried to convert the
thousands of letters
sent to him each year. bums. celebration. The version re- Jewish people to their pagan beliefs. However, their efforts
That is why he often
relies on an extensive Even if Elvis’ “Blue Christ- corded by Bing Crosby has were not very successful. As a result, the Greek Syrians es-
list of helpers to handle
much of his holiday correspondence. mas” or Johnny Mathis’ “Do estimated sales in excess tablished laws that outlawed ritual commandments and the
According to Smithsonian, the practice of writing to St.
Nick dates back more than 150 years. Early depictions of You Hear What I Hear” reign of 100 million copies world- study of the Torah. It is widely believed that Jewish people
Santa show him as a disciplinarian. The first Christmastime
Santa letters were actually sent by Santa, rather than the supreme in your household, wide, according to “The used dreidels to fool the Greeks into thinking they were just
other way around. Such letters encouraged children to be
good boys and girls. Eventually, an illustration by Thomas it can be interesting to learn Guinness Book of World playing a game. Instead, rolls of the dreidel corresponded to
Nast depicted “Santaclaussville, N.P.” as Santa’s address,
providing children with a place where they could send their about some of the other Records.” There are various numerical equivalents that could represent elements of the
correspondences to the big guy in red.
The Universal Postal Union, an intergovernmental organi- songs made famous this accounts as to when and Jewish faith, according to My Jewish Learning. Others say
zation that coordinates postal policies across 192 member
nations, indicates that 1,350,000 letters to Santa were sent time of year. where Irving Berlin wrote the dreidel was a distraction. Children of Israel would learn
by Canadians, while Americans sent more than one million
and Britains mailed roughly 800,000 such letters in 2012, the song. Some the Torah in outlying areas and forests. When Greek patrols
the most recent year from which figures are available. To ac-
count for the staggering number of letters sent, various post state he did so at a were nearby, the children would hide their texts and take out
offices and postal programs were established to help Santa
with the task of tackling children’s wish lists. hotel in Hollywood, dreidels instead, says Chabad.org. Today the dreidel is a
In Canada, children can address letters to Santa and use
the postal code H0H, 0H0. In 2016, the USPS instituted a while others say token of the Chanukah miracle. In Israel, the letters upon
new letter-writing option that enables parents or guardians to
include a personalized response letter back to children who it was the Arizona the dreidel are Nun, Gimel, Hay, and Pay, which stand for
address letters to Santa. The package can be postmarked
to: North Pole Postmark Postmaster, 4141 Postmark Drive, Biltmore. Wherev- the Hebrew equivalent of “a great miracle happened here.”
Anchorage, AK 99530-9998.
Many other letters to Santa end up routing to various post er Berlin happened Outside of israel, the last letter is Shin, which transforms the
offices where thousands of volunteer “elves” can adopt let-
ters and make children’s wishes come true. A “Letters to to be when writing phrase into “a great miracle happened there.”
Santa” program enables children in serious need to get items
that can help keep them safe and happy. the tune, there’s no
Parents may also investigate a number of services that will
provide letters from Santa, Mrs. Claus or elves for nominal doubt he was pining
fees. These letters can be personalized with details. Santa
has even gone high-tech with personalized videos and pic- Modern classics for the quintessential white
tures as well. A quick web search can yield the instructions
on how prospective helpers can get started. Classic carols may be the Christmas. Enjoy Christmas
Children can improve their chances of letters being read
and received, with these tips. first Christmas songs that The song was written for
· Identify who is writing the letter and share some details
about your life. come to mind. However, less the 1942 movie “Holiday With Flowers
· Make sure you’ve been nice and well-behaved. than a quarter century ago a Inn,” starring Crosby and
· Ask Santa how he has been and engage in some polite
conversation. pop singer managed to con- Fred Astaire. It became an For your Holiday Gifts and
· Politely ask for the toys you’d like. Understand that Santa tribute to the holiday music instant classic and remains Decorations, Call or Visit our
is busy, so keep the list brief. pantheon. Mariah Carey’s Crosby’s best-selling re- Floral Shop 9:00-5:00 Weekdays
· Thank Santa in advance for his kindness. Hopefully, he’ll “All I Want for Christmas is cording. Some of the most
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· Write and mail the letter as early as possible, as things
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ber 12. Both of these concerts will be held at 7 p.m. in the
LaGrange NEWS KHS Café. The fifth graders will hold their holiday concert on Ohio Genealogical Society meeting
Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. in the KMS Café. Lastly,
Lions Holiday Cheer event seeks the KHS Choir will perform on Thursday, December 14, at 7 The public is invited to attend the December 11 meeting of
food & toy donations p.m. in the KHS Café. the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Societ, at
7 p.m., at the North Ridgeville Library, located at 35700 Bain-
The LaGrange Lions Club is still collecting for their annual Franco Gallo, Keystone Superintendent bridge Road, in North Ridgeville. A social time will begin at
Holiday Cheer event to assist those in need during the holiday. [email protected] (440) 355-2424 6:30 p.m.
They provide boxes of food to those families in the Keystone
School District who are registered with our food pantry. They Pita seeks loving home Attendees will share with fellow members an object, a story,
are also collecting toys for boys and girls up to age 16 which or a discovery pertaining to your family tree or your genealogy
they are short on this year. Please consider donating unwrapped, girl would love to be research. This popular, fun program is a great way to end 2017.
new toys and/or gift cards. Distribution date is December 17 so loved again. Can you Bring something to tell about or just come and watch. Light
donation should be in before December 15. If you would like to make her dream of refreshments will be available. Bring a snack to share.
donate to the Lions Club food pantry and toy drive, your help having a home for the
would truly be appreciated. The pantry is a 501c3, 100% tax de- holidays come true? If For further information contact Jean at (440) 949-5167 or
ductible charity. To donate by mail, please provide your name, you would like to give Norm at (440) 856-5170.
phone number and amount of the donation, along with your Pita a new, loving,
check or money order. forever home, please Blizzard of
call the Friendship the Month!
Make checks payable to: LaGrange Lions Community Foun- Animal Protective
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our canned food, non-perishable items, and toy donation drives Pita is very loving and or more vaccinations, a basic
during this holiday season. We appreciate your support and quite active for a 10-year-old veterinary examination, are
commitment to our community. cat. She still likes to run and wormed and spayed/neutered
play. Pita lived with the same and feline leukemia tested.
Continuing in our spirit of giving, the Keystone Kindness owner since she was a kitten Kittens under a year old are
Closet is in full swing! If you know of a child, student, or friend and they had some unfortu- $50 and cats over a year are
in need of clothing, shoes, a winter coat, school supplies or nate circumstances and had only $20. All kittens/cats over
even a book bag, please let us know! Emails with needs of the to move and couldn’t take 3 months old are also mi-
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Great job to our kindergarten students on a great concert A free Community Holiday Veterans Luncheon event will
performance this week! The hard work of Music Teacher Mrs. take place at Westlake Rehab & Nursing Center, located at
Paulchell and our students was exemplified in this perfor- 4000 Crocker Road, in Westlake, on Monday, December 11,
mance. In addition, our KHS students held a great talent show from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. All veterans welcome! Please come en-
this week! Thanks to Drama Club Advisor Mrs. DeNita Tuttle joy a nice meal with the resident veterans. A Cuyahoga County
for all of her work in making this show a success! Next week, Veterans Services representative will be available for questions
we are looking forward to our KMS Choir concert on Monday, regarding benefits and services. Contact Barb Hopkins at (440)
892-2100 ext. #3020 with questions or to R.S.V.P.

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Page 18, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 11, 2017 Midview Middle School receives
Education Momentum Award
Grafton NEWS This week continues Midview’s celebration of the holiday
season with the high school band concert on December 11, at 7 The Ohio State Board of Education awarded Midview
LEAF PICK UP p.m. at Midview High School. On December 13, our sixth, sev- Middle School with the Momentum Award for the 2016-2017
Leaf Pick up will continue through-out the Village of enth and eighth-grade bands will perform at 7 p.m. at Midview school year. This award recognizes schools that exceeded ex-
Grafton, weather permitting. Please do not park in front of Middle School. Please join us for these outstanding shows as pectations in student growth and received As on each of the
leaf piles placed on the curb. Equipment trucks can not get our students have been working hard to prepare for the winter Value-Added measures included on Ohio’s school and district
close enough to pick up leaves. concerts. report card.

CHRISTMAS BAND CONCERT I would also like to congratulate Midview Middle School on “Several years ago, the teachers at Midview Middle School
The Midview High School Concert Band will present a receiving the Momentum Award for the 2016-17 school year. chose the mission statement ‘Learning is our goal. Growth
Christmas Concert on Monday, December 11, at 7 p.m. in the The middle school was one of only five school buildings in is our mission,’” said John Brown, Midview Middle School
Kubuski Gym at the school. Lorain County to receive this recognition and one of only 218 principal. “Receiving this award from the state affirms what
school buildings to receive it from across the state. The Mo- our teachers do every day. They meet students where they are
TOY COLLECTION mentum Award recognizes schools that exceeded expectations and help them show significant growth. For this, I could not be
The Grafton Village Hall is a collection place for the Sal- in student growth for the 2016-2017 school year and received prouder of our teachers and staff.”
vation Army Toy Drive. The collection box will be open until A’s on each of the Value-Added measures included on the state
Friday, December 15. of Ohio’s school and district report card. Value-Added is a metric that the state uses to measure how
much a student grows in one school year. This means the teach-
HERITAGE TRAILS Value-Added is a metric that the state uses to measure how ers and staff helped students grow beyond what is normally
The last Heritage Trails: Grafton Happenings will be held much a student grows in one year. Of course, students are ex- expected for their individual level. Midview Middle School re-
on Saturday, December 16, at 3 p.m. at the Grafton Village pected to grow at least one year but MMS students consistently ceived As in four Value-Added areas: gifted students, students
Library. The series has been a part of the bicentennial celebra- showed growth of more than one year. This means that the mid- in the lowest 20% in achievement, students with disabilities
tion. This program will look at (some) of the families of Graf- dle school teachers met the students at their individual levels and students with high mobility.
ton that helped to create and develop the village itself. From and helped them grow beyond what is normally expected.
the earliest settlers to more recent community influencers. Midview Middle School was one of five schools in Lorain
There will be genealogical information available and speak- Congratulations to all of the administrators, teachers, staff County and one of only 218 buildings in Ohio to receive the
ers will share a story or two about their ancestors in Grafton. and students at Midview Middle School for their hard work and award. There are 3,500 school buildings across the state. As
dedication! Have a great week! part of the award, the district received a certificate of recog-
NEW LIBRARY SERVICES nition.
Notary services are now available at the Grafton-Midview Dr. Bruce Willingham, Superintendent (440) 748-5353
Library. Passport services will begin December 15. “This is an outstanding accomplishment and we are proud
of our teachers and staff for all they have accomplished with
LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOSURES Grafton Village Council our students during the 2016-2017 school year,” said Super-
The Grafton-Midview Library will be closed for the holi- intendent Dr. Bruce Willingham. “By providing differentiated
days on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1, 2018. Please and engaging lessons, our teachers help students grow more
use the book drop on the side of the building during this time. than expected. We hope to keep the momentum going and con-
Two Village of Grafton a Parma area locksmith for tinue to help our student reach their fullest potential again in the
NIGHT AT THE RACES council members were unable electronic entry locks for 2017-2018 school year.”
Tickets are now on sale for a Night at the Races at Our to attend the council meeting, the doors at the fire stations.
Lady Queen of Peace. The event is scheduled for January 13, Tuesday evening, December The department also report- For more information on the Midview Local Schools, visit
2018. Horse and race sponsorships are also now available. 5. Missing were Jason Strah ed several donations were www.midviewk12.org.
Donations are being accepted for Chinese raffle baskets. For and John Lescher. Several accepted. Custom Chrome
more information, please contact Troy DiFranco at (440) 506- personnel issues were dis- donated repair work on a fire Grafton-Midview Library
3592.
cussed. Promotions were engine hub cap and donated a To register for programs, visit the library at 983 Main Street
SCHOLARSHIP FOREST CHRISTMAS TREES given to a part-time police new remote back up camera Grafton, or call (440) 926-3317. Registrations accepted on-line
A portion of the proceeds from purchases of Christmas patrolman and to a water de- for use by the department. A at www.gmplibrary.org.
trees in the Scholarship Forest of the DiVencenzo Family partment employee. Council laptop and an I-Pad were also
Tree Farm will be donated to the Midview Endowment Fund. also accepted a new EMT and donated. Gingerbread House Workshop - Monday, December 11,
The tree farm is located at 16101 Island Road. For hours of a new volunteer fire fighter. 5:30 p.m. Candy! Frosting! Imagination! Celebrate the season
operation and/or directions to the farm, visit their web page at The two will undergo train- In a related matter, coun- by building your own sweet gingerbread house. Bring your
www.divichrstmastree.com. cil approved a list of board
ing before being placed on members for the fire fighter’s
Midview Kiwanis meeting active duty. Council voted to dependents fund. The mem- One Stop 60WORK BOOTS! $ 00 BwOitOhTFORIELE
give Christmas gift cards to bers are Randy Kimbro, Joe Shopping Metatarsals $60 & up & up & more!
The Midview Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday employees who earned 100 DiVencenzo, Jason Strah, In Quality!
of every month, from 12-1 p.m. at the Grafton Village Hall, lo- dollars or more through-out John Lescher and Clete John- Heavy Duty Belts $30
cated at 960 Main St., in Grafton. The next meeting is Tuesday, the year. son. The next meeting is KETSALES.com Heavy Duty Suspenders $20
December 12. scheduled for Tuesday eve- 16901 St. Rt. 58, Yellow Pull-On Pants $25
Discussion was then held ning, December 19. Oberlin, OH 44074 Carhartt Sweatshirts $65
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440-926-2705 investigations, but may run Investment Strategy for the Year
between $20,000-$40,000.
SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM Repair, refurbish, borrow a
As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to review your progress toward your financial
Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with fire vehicle, buy a used ve- goals. But on what areas should you focus your attention?
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post hicle are all options being
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton Of course, you may immediately think about whether your investments have done well. When
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels considered. A complete list of evaluating the performance of their investments for a given year, many people mistakenly think
drivers. To become a driver, contact Robin @ 353-0829. what needs to be done will be their portfolios should have done just as well as a common market index, such as the Standard
If there is ever a snow day for Keystone or Midview, compiled.
& Poor’s 500. But the S&P 500 is essentially a measure of large-company, domestic stocks, and
ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE CANCELED. The fire department is your portfolio probably doesn’t look like that – nor should it, because it’s important to own an
These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE. waiting for a quotation from investment mix that aligns with your goals, risk tolerance and return objectives. It’s this return
12/11 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with free
donuts and coffee for participants. objective that you should evaluate over time – not the return of an arbitrary benchmark that isn’t
12/12 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being instructed
by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit and juice for Salvation Army personalized to your goals and risk tolerance.
participants. Christmas Sign-up Your return objective will likely evolve. If you are starting out in your career, you may need
12/14 at 5:30 pm Senior Dinner for those that signed
up. CANCELLATIONS FOR DINNER MUST BE MADE your portfolio to be oriented primarily toward growth, which means it may need to be more
BEFORE NOON. heavily weighted toward stocks. But if you are retiring in a few years, you may need a more
12/15 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and snacks
for participants. The Grafton Salvation balanced allocation between stocks and bonds, which can address your needs for growth and
12/18 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Army is proud to announce income.
Movie with free donuts and coffee for the launching of its annual
participants. Christmas Toy & Food Drive. So, assuming you have created a long-term investment strategy that has a target rate of return
12/19 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise As in the past, the collection for each year, you can review your progress accordingly. If you matched or exceeded that rate
Class being instructed by Debi’s locations will be the Grafton this past year, you’re staying on track, but if your return fell short of your desired target, you
Personal Training with fruit and juice United Methodist Church at may need to make some changes. Before doing so, though, you need to understand just why your
for participants. 937 Mechanic Street between return was lower than anticipated.
12/22 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and Graf-
with pop and snacks for participants. ton City Hall during business For example, if you owned some stocks that underperformed due to unusual circumstances
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact hours. The toys will be col- – and even events such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma can affect the stock prices of some
lected until December 16. companies – you may not need to be overly concerned, especially if the fundamentals of the
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341. Families living in the Mid- stocks are still sound. On the other hand, if you own some investments that have underperformed
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special view Scholl District wishing for several years, you may need to consider selling them and using the proceeds to explore new
help for Christmas assistance investment opportunities.
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen should apply by letter with the
Manager for additional information. following information. (No Investment performance isn’t the only thing you should consider when looking at your
phone calls please). Child’s financial picture over this past year. What changed in your life? Did you welcome a new child
name and age, proof of resi- to your family? If so, you may need to respond by increasing your life insurance coverage or
dency, proof of child guard- opening a college savings account. Did you or your spouse change jobs? You may now have
ianship for your children up to access to a new employer-sponsored retirement account, such as a 401(k), so you’ll need to
age 12 and proof of household decide how much money to put into the various investments within this plan. And one change
income. Make sure you en- certainly happened this past year: You moved one year closer to retirement. By itself, this may
close your phone number so cause you to re-evaluate how much risk you’re willing to tolerate in your investment portfolio,
we can contact you when to especially if you are within a few years of your planned retirement.

Whether it is the performance of your portfolio or changes in your life, you will find that you
always have some reasons to look back at your investment and financial strategies for one year
– and to look ahead at moves you can make for the next.

pick up your toys and food, This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
and on the day of pick-up Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
please bring valid photo ID.
Steve Schmittle
Please mail all request to
The Salvation Army, Grafton
Unit, 937 Mechanic Street, Financial Advisor
Grafton, Ohio 44044 (by De- 510 North Main St.
cember 16). Grafton, OH 44044

Thank you for making Ph: 440-926-3007
2017 another joyous Christ- [email protected]
mas for families in the Mid-
view District.

family, and a bag of your favorite candy to share with other Grf. Twp. NEWS RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 11, 2017 Page 19
builders, and we’ll supply the rest. Deputies responded to a burglary call on November 20 on W
Public Zoning meeting
Inspirational Book Club - Wednesday, December 13, at Dunham Road and an animal complaint/investigation on Graf-
12 p.m. You need not have read the book, The Snow Angel by The Grafton Township Zoning Commission will hold a Pub- ton Road. Officers responded to an alarm on Cowley Road on
Glenn Beck, to attend. Bring your lunch (optional) and come lic Zoning meeting at the Grafton Township Hall, located at November 21, a suspicious condition on Chamberlain Road on
ready to discuss each book. Book copies are available at our 17109 Avon-Belden Road, at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, December 19, November 22, a premise check on State Route 83 on November
Customer Service Desk. Facilitator, Peggy Wyar. 2017. The Zoning Commission will continue discussing a possi- 23, a suspicious condition on Mennell Road on November 24
ble conflict concerning the text for Lot Frontage and Corner Lots and a trespassing call on Law Road on November 24. Alarms
Storytime - Tuesdays, December 12, at 10 a.m. & Preschool in their Zoning Resolution. The Zoning Commission will also were sent off three times at several locations on Mennell Road
Storytime - Tuesdays, December 12, at 6 p.m. Storytime for discuss other current issues and concerns as they come up. on November 25 and 26. A theft was reported on Mennell Road
children ages 3-6 featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and ac- on November 26.
tivities that encourage development of early literacy skills. No Grafton Township Incident Report
registration required Veterans Orientation Fairs at LCCC
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has released the incident
Adult Social Hour: The Holidays - Tuesday, December report for the month of November in Grafton Township. On No- Two orientation and registration fairs have been set at Lorain
12, at 11 a.m. Reminisce about holidays from your childhood. vember 1, deputies responded to a juvenile complaint on Cowley County Community College to help veterans get started. The first is
Bring along photos and your favorite homemade holiday cook- Road. Assistance was given on Mennell Road on November 2, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 20 at LCCC’s Lo-
ie. and was given to the driver of a disabled motor vehicle at the rain Learning Center at City Center. The Lorain Learning Center is
intersection of Dellwood Road and State Route 83. at 201 West Erie in Lorain. The second is from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Heritage Trails: Grafton Happenings - Saturday, Decem- Thursday, January 4 in the Veterans Lounge on the second floor of
ber 16, at 3 p.m. This program will look at (some) of the fam- On November 4, officers conducted a drug investigation on the College Center building on LCCC’s Elyria campus.
ilies of Grafton that helped to create and develop the village Cowley Road, responded to a barking dog complaint on Cham-
itself. From the earliest settlers to more recent community in- berlain Road and made five traffic stops. The stops were at the in- At these orientation and registration fairs, veterans can:
fluencers. We will have genealogical information and are plan- tersections of: Chamberlain Road and State Route 303, Mennell • Discover how military training can apply toward a college de-
ning to have some speakers to share a story or two about their Road at State Route 303, Neff Road at State Route 83, and two gree and future careers
ancestors in Grafton. at State Route 83 and Law Road E. On November 5, deputies • Learn about the LCCC Veterans certifying process and how to
assisted the fire department at State Route 303 and Island Road, get the most from educational benefits
Writers Bunch - Tuesday, December 19, 5:30 p.m. Test your on Grafton Eastern Road, and on Mennell Road at Neff Road. • Participate in orientation for new and transfer students
skills and make new writing friends; join us for assignments, • Learn about other funding sources if they are not eligible for
critiquing and snacks. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Reg- A theft call and several follow up investigations were held the GI Bill
istration is not required. on State Route 83 on November 6. A welfare check was com- • Learn about Ohio Grants and Scholarships available only to
pleted on Cowley Road on November 7. An animal complaint/ veterans
Monthly Book Discussions - Wed., December 20, 10 a.m. investigation call was made for Island Road on November 7 and • Network with other students, faculty and staff who are veterans.
& Thurs., December 21, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a lively exchange again on November 8. Also on November 8, there was a call Spring semester classes start January 16 at LCCC. Veterans are
of opinions. Light refreshments will be served. Read and come about utilities on Chamberlain Road and a 911 hang up/open line asked to bring their DD214 with them to either session.
ready to discuss: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by on Chamberlain. The caller was found. On November 9, dep- For more information, contact LCCC’s Veterans Services office
Rachel Joyce. A charming and humorous book about Harold, uties responded to a barking dog complaint on Cowley Road, at (440) 366-7378 or visit www.lorainccc.edu/veterans.
an older man who sets off on a quest when he receives a letter a non-injury accident on State Route 303 and a disturbance on
from a woman he hasn’t heard from in over 20 years. Mennell Road. Automobile, Homeowners, Small Commerical,
Farm, Life, Motorcycle & RV Insurances
After-School Video Games - Wednesday, December 20, A follow up investigation was conducted on Island Road on
at 3 p.m. Have fun after school and play video games at the November 11. Deputies assisted the fire department on Cham- Grafton Wellington
Library. Try out the Library’s new Xbox One system or play berlain Road on November 12. Response was made to an alarm 35881 Grafton Eastern 173 Depot St
other favorite games for the PS3, XBox 360, and Wii systems. on Mennell Road on November 14. On November 18, officers 440-647-6010
Bring in your own games to share or select from the Library’s made a welfare check on State Route 303 and a traffic stop at 440-926-3312
collection. State Route 83 and Neff Road. Several traffic stops were made
on November 19 at the intersections of: State Route 303 and www.beriswillins.com
MHS Guidance news Chamberlain Road, State Route 303 and Mennell Road, State
Route 83 and State Route 303, State Route 83 and Grafton East-
Ongoing Info: ern Road. A 911 hang up/open line was recorded on Chamberlain
The ACT Test is Feb. 10, 2018, with a registration deadline Road on November 19. The caller was found.
of Jan. 12, 2018, and late registration from Jan. 13-19, 2018.
The SAT Test is Mar. 10, 2018, with a registration deadline
of Feb. 9, 2018, with late registration until Feb. 28, 2018.
Scholarship Information: The following scholarship infor-
mation & scholarships are available in the Student Services
Office or online:
ACT Student Champion Scholarship - The awardee will
receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque
and state-level recognition. Deadline is Dec. 31, 2017.

MHS GUIDANCE NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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Page 20, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, December 11, 2017 Rachel’s Challenge event The passport submission process will take approximately
20 to 60 minutes and the $25 LPLS application execution and
Wellington NEWS While her life was cut short during the Columbine High $11 photo fees are to be paid separately, in addition to the U.S.
School shooting on April 20, 1999, Rachel Joy Scott’s shining passport fees. Credit and debit cards cannot be accepted. First
Herrick Memorial Library example of kindness and compassion was not defeated that day. time applicants must apply in person, with routine processing
taking four to six weeks. Expedited two-three-week service will
Writers Group - The group meets every other Thursday, Come and hear the inspiring true story about one girl’s dream require an additional fee. For detailed information about U.S. cit-
from 6-7:30 p.m. The next open meeting is December 21. Join being fulfilled over a decade after her death. The presentation is izenship, proof of identity requirements and costs, visit the State
this group if you have a passion for writing of all venues. Bring a powerful reminder of the little things we can do every day to Department website, or call the National Passport Information
samples of your writing to share with the group. New mem- make our world a better place. Center at (877) 487-2778.
bers are welcome. Registration is encouraged. To register, call
the Herrick Memorial Library at (440) 647-2120. *For current This free community event is on December 11, at 6:30 p.m. The Avon Library is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, in Avon.
members, there will be a Christmas Writer’s Group (December at the Patricia Lindley Center, located at 627 N. Main Street, on For more information, call them at (440) 934-4743
14) at Nancy’s house on Main Street. Past members can visit the campus of the Wellington Exempted Village Schools. Rec-
Randi at [email protected] for more informa- ommended audience is 7th grade and up. The North Ridgeville Library is located at 35700 Bainbridge
tion on this special gathering. Road, in North Ridgeville. For more information, call them at
Food Pantry in Need (440) 327-8326.
Chess Club - The library has cancelled the “beginning
chess” club for tweens and teens until further notice. The Well-Help cupboards are going bare. The organization Eggnog Cookies
serves those in need in the Wellington area year-round. Recent
Food for Fines at Herrick Memorial Library - December food drives and monetary donations from the Boy Scouts, the
1 to December 31. The Herrick Memorial Library will be con- Eagle Riders, and the Eagles Club were greatly appreciated. “A wonderful addition to your holiday cookie tray.
ducting a ‘food for fines’ program during the month of Decem- However, more is needed to fill the needs of the community. Rich with egg and nutmeg.”
ber. The library will give the food collected during the month Well-Help is currently accepting donations of toys for Christ-
of December to Wellington’s Well Help food pantry. The pro- mas, non-perishable food items and cash for other groceries. Do- Ingredients:
gram is simple; a patron with fines will need to bring in one nations can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, 1 cup butter, softened
non-perishable food or toiletry item for each overdue material at their location in the basement of the First United Methodist 2 cups white sugar
on his or her account and the library staff will waive the fines. Church, 127 Park Place. For more information, call (440) 647- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
The library’s food for fines will begin on December 1 and end 3263. 4 eggs
on December 31. Here is a list of items that Well Help needs: 3 cups all-purpose flour
canned vegetables (all types), spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, LPLS to accept 2 teaspoons baking powder
canned tomatoes, hamburger helper®, canned soups (large and Passport Applications 1/2 teaspoon salt
small cans), peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit (all types), tuna, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
rice (brown and white), all types of dried pasta, crackers, fruit Directions:
juice, instant potatoes, pancake mix, syrup, instant potatoes, In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar,
cake mixes, frosting, bread mixes, flour, sugar, coffee, and tea. The Lorain Public Library System Avon and North Ridgeville and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift together the
Toiletries are also in desperate need and include bar soap, dish branches will now accept passport applications on behalf of the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually stir into
soap, shampoo, toothpaste, paper towels, toilet paper, deodor- U.S. Department of State. The Lorain Public Library System is creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
ant, feminine products, diapers (sizes 1-5), cleaning products the first library in Lorain County to offer one-stop passport ap-
and laundry detergent. plication processing. Form processing and photo services will be Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
provided by appointment during regular hours. To make an ap- Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cook-
Polar Express - Saturday, December 9, at 1:30 p.m. The pointment, or if you have questions, call the Avon or North Rid- ie sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven.
Library will be transformed into different stops of the Christ- geville branches. Additional Information can be found at LPLS Cookies should be lightly browned.
mas favorite ‘Polar Express’ by Chris Van Allsburg. Children, passport information. The libraries will not handle visas. Recipe By: Pamela Schulz, courtesy of www.allreci-
ages 3 and up (3-year olds will need a participating adult) will pes.com
make special crafts, listen to a reading of the Polar Express
book, check to see if they are on the ‘Naughty or Nice’ list, and YEAR END CLEARANCE SALE
visit with our very own Polar Express conductor, engineer, and LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR!
Santa. Feel free to dress in your P.J.’s. Registration is required. LSIAVRSVIENOECLGFOIANNRSEO&AROLSML
Register by calling the library at (440) 647-2120 or in person at
the Children’s Desk.

Library Board Meeting - The Library Board of Trustees
will hold their December board meeting on Monday, December
11, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be in the library’s Commu-
nity Room. This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome
to attend.

Read with Putter - Watch the paper for the dates and times
for the Reading with Putter programs.

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ROOFING TREE SERVICE

All Seasons Roo?ng Dennis Tree Service & Landscaping MHS GUIDANCE NEWS CONTINUED FROM PG. 19
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TREE SERVICE L-R: Grace, Kailyn, Mark, Megan, Grace and Sara, all of Midview High School.

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the juniors have done this race since 7th grade. The weather was a bit chilly and wet, but no snow this year!
• 60 Ft. Bucket Truck
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tioners’ sugar. Mix well then beat in the shortening and
the remaining cup of confectioners’ sugar. Beat until light
and fluffy. Recipe By: Vonieta Stogner, courtesy of www.
allrecipes.com

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