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Volume 62, No. 37 Columbia Station, Ohio March 20, 2017

Midview football moms receive special award

“We just did what moms Midview senior football players with their moms.
do,” is what Amy Crum,
secretary of the Midview their mothers’ arms around the extra work done by view by telling the group, Dustin Crum, senior quar- tion as a scholar athlete for
Touchdown Club, heard them. In her speech, Crum some and mentioned a few “once a Midview football terback for the Middies. He his success on the ?eld and
several times as she called told what it is like to be a obstacles which had to be mom-always a Midview was one of only 25 players in the classroom. Congratu-
fellow football moms to tell football mom, showcased overcome. She paraphrased football mom!” Also hon- recognized by the organiza- lations Dustin!
them of receiving a special a well-known saying at Mid- ored during the banquet was
award.

The National Football
Foundation began an initia-
tive to honor the role moms
play in football. The Mike
Cleary Northeastern Ohio
Chapter, which covers 15
counties, picked up the ball
and ran with it. They cre-
ated the “I’m A Football
Mom” award “to highlight
the unique perspective of
mothers who believe in the
bene?ts of having their sons
play football.” The inaugural
award went to the Midview
moms.

On behalf of all the
moms, Crum accepted the
award at a recent banquet at-
tended by approximately 500
people. About 20 women
from all levels of Midview
football, from youth players
starting out to those of alum-
ni players who are ?nished,
attended the banquet to rep-
resent all the moms of play-
ers. An article in the awards
banquet program highlight-
ed the Feed the Team night,
some of the fund-raising ac-
tivities and a photo taken at
the beginning of the football
season by Tom Tomasheski.
Tom’s photo was of all cur-
rent seniors wearing their
jerseys in the bleachers with

“Operation Street Smart” open to All Communities 4-H Dinner & Auction fund-raiser

On Wednesday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m., one of the most culture on their children, familiarize them with the many dif- Lorain County’s 4-H program currently helps over 2,000
important programs you may ever have the opportunity to ferent drugs our children face and share with them the ex- youth, ages 5-18, develop skills to become successful contrib-
attend will be at Columbia High School Gymnasium. The periences and knowledge of undercover narcotics of?cers so uting adults in our society. With support from donors, they are
Franklin County Sheriff’s Of?ce is touring the state educat- they are better prepared to help their children make the right able to continue to keep the 4-H program in Lorain County
ing communities about the important topic of recognizing choices. one of the best in Ohio. The 4-H Endowment Fund helps sup-
drug use and what to do about it. port this vital 4-H program by awarding scholarships, grants
This program is for adults only. Please no children or stu- and other funding requests. The dinner/auction this year will
The program is designed to educate parents, teachers, so- dents. Columbia, and all the surrounding communities are en- be held on March 25 at the Wellington Fairgrounds; doors
cial workers, community partners and anyone with a nexus couraged to attend this seminar on Wednesday, March 29, at open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are
to children about current drug trends, terminology and par- 6:30 p.m., Columbia High School Gymnasium, 14168 West available for $20 each. All tickets are advance sale only.
aphernalia. The goal is to arm parents and teachers with the River Road, in Columbia Station. Arm yourself with knowl-
information necessary to recognize the in?uences of the drug edge and facts. For tickets, call OSU Extension Of?ce at (440) 326-5851.

Community Directory Carlisle 8 Grafton 18 N. Ridgeville 23 Churches 6
Columbia 4 Grafton Twp. 19 Wellington 20 Profile Page 7
Eaton 8 LaGrange 17 Events page 2

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LOCAL

Events

March 18 March 19 March 25 Before Spring was called Spring, it was called Lent in Old English. Starting in the 14th
century, that time of year was called “springing time”—a reference to plants “springing”
Stuffed Pepper Dinner Pancake Breakfast Vendor & Craft Fair from the ground. In the 15th century this got shortened to “spring-time,” and then further

Join the Amvets in raising funds Cost: $7 adults; $5 for children Over 35 different vendors, hour- shortened in the 16th century to just “spring.”
to help the Valor home which 10and under. Includes unlimited ly performance by Elie Magic,
helps provide assistanve to pancakes, juice, hot beverage and food concessions! Pro- March 25 March 30 April 1
homeless veterans. Cost for and sausage. Take out orders ceeds to bene?t 2018 Columbia
the dinner is $8 Adults, $4 kids available. After Prom. Admission $1 Joe Cottom Bene?t Columbia After Prom April Fools Day Tour
4-10. Carry-outs available. Fundraiser
Frostville Museum Columbia Middle School A Bene?t Dinner includes a The out-of-the-ordinary 75 min
Amvets Post #162 24101 Cedar Point Rd, 13646 West River Rd., baked or fried chicken meal Bring your family and friends guided tour takes participants
ST RT 58 & 162, North Olmsted Columbia Station with mashed potatoes, vege- to eat or carry-out your meal. A through the Heritage Center’s
Huntington 9:00am - 1:00pm 9:00am - 3:00pm table, salads, breads, desserts portion of the proceeds will ben- three beautifully preserved
5:00pm - 7:00pm Spring Basket Bingo and beverage. Raf?es, door e?t the Columbia class of 2017 buildings and includes some
Hop into Spring Craft Show prizes and musical entertain- After Prom. lesser-known (yet true) stories
March 18-19 The Wellington Band Boosters ment. Presale tickets are $15/ of Oberlin’s past. Adults $6, call
will be holding this event in the 35 + Vendors including Hand- person or $20 at the door. Call Bootleggers for reservations (440) 774-1700.
Rocky River Avant-Garde Cafeteria of the High School. made crafts, jewelry, home for tickets(440) 539-6990. 34550 E Royalton,
Art & Craft Show Doors open an 11:30am and decor, make-up, health & well- Columbia Station Oberlin Heritage Center
food will be available for pur- ness, cooking and more! Free Eagles Club 5:00pm to Close Monroe House
Artists and crafters will be sell- chase. $20 tickets, call 440- admission. 27190 Royalton Rd, 73½ S. Professor St.
ing their original handmade 6473734 ext. 7410. Columbia Station March 31 Oberlin
items! Admission is $3 to the Columbia VFW Hall 5:00pm 10:00am
public, children under 12 are Wellington High School 25742 Royalton Rd Slice of History Dinner
free. A portion of proceeds will 629 N. Main St, Wellington Columbia Station March 26
bene?t the local non-pro?t, 1:00pm 9:00am - 3:00pm Harry Haskell previews his new
Wigs for Kids. Country Gospel Concert Hoppin Around the Barn novel “Maiden Flight”, the true-
Bowl for Kids’ Sake life story of the “Wright sister,”
Rocky River Memorial Hall Come listen to the award win- Come visit with the rescue Katharine. Presentation fol-
21016 Hilliard Blvd. ning Country Gospel singer Come and bowl for 2 hours horses and enjoy horse rides, lowing dinner. For tickets visit
Rocky River James Kilbane. Listen to his and help the Big Brothers Big Easter egg hunt, Easter bon- http://eshop.iwasm.org
Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm, Christian music in support of Sisters of Lorain! It’s a fun and net contest, games and prizes,
Sun 11:00am - 5:00pm the SOWER Mission Team. Re- exciting day full of local celebri- snacks, and photo opportunity IWASM at Burke
freshments will be served. ties, entertainment, raf?es, pric- with the Easter Bunny. Bring Lakefront Airport,
March 19 es and so much more. your own camera. $10 donation 1501 N. Marginal Rd,
LaPorte United Cleveland
Pancake Breakfast Methodist Church, Rebman Bowling Alley Evergreen Farm 6:30pm for dinner
2071 Grafton Rd., Elyria 5300 Oberlin Ave., Lorain 13297 Durkee Rd, Grafton
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blueberry pancakes, sausage, Country Music Show
scrambled eggs, juice, coffee March 24 Canoe & Kayak Race • Event Name
and tea. To go orders available. The Lagrange Twp Fire?ghters • Description of Event
Adults- $8.00 Seniors and chil- IX Indoor Amusement Park Association is having their 24th The race covers an eight-mile
dren- $6.00 Proceeds bene?t Annual Music Show with David course which ?nishes at the (Includes up to 25 Words)
the Valley City/ Liverpool Twp. Returns till April 17th. Ball. 2 shows in one night! Call Vermilion River Reservation. • Date
Fire Dept. 440-355-4481 for tickets. There are 17 separate classes • Location
Senior Expo for the race with awards given • Time
Valley City FIre Dept Keystone High School to amateurs
6700 Center Rd, Seniors, caregivers, friends LaGrange • Website (if needed)
Valley City and family members should 6:00pm & 8:30pm Shoep?e Garden Park
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Hinckley Buzzard screenings, resources, bingo, Registration at 9:00am
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cliffs and ledges in Hinckley. 31515 Lorain Rd
The event includes an early bird North Olmsted
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Page 4, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 20, 2017 Due to last week’s weather, the CHS Academic Banquet has Citizens would like to keep it that way and be able to hunt and
been rescheduled. It will now take place on Monday, March 27, shoot on your property safely. For education, we can possibly
WEEKLY CALENDAR at 6:45 p.m. at the Irish American Club. If you have any ques- have a booth at the Columbia Fair that talks about these matters
Monday, March 20: tions, please contact CHS at (440) 236-5001. in Columbia - the common sense rules and some actual laws.
Columbia Board of Trustees will hold their meeting tonight You cannot use Tannerite. Hopefully we catch somebody’s eyes
at 7 p.m. at the town hall. The community is welcome to attend. The next CHS band and choir concert will be held on Thurs- that might make a bad decision. To get this done it takes time and
Saturday, March 25: day, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the CHS gymnasium. All are wel- it does take money. Last night there were enough people in that
Columbia Reservation will take a “Spring in Your Step” hike come to attend. room that would come together to do this, rather than Columbus
today at the park from 1-2:30 p.m. Spring is here, so join them in making laws.It seems we have the opportunity to govern our-
hiking all the trails and celebrate! We are getting very close to our spring sports start of compe- selves here and I think we should take advantage of that.
columbia/dated tition and events. I would like to wish all of our student-athletes
and coaches the best of luck in track, baseball and softball. All Nick Sancz, Columbia Station
CHS Weekly Calendar schedules are posted on the CHS website under athletics. I hope
that you can stop out and support our teams! Attention all youth Cheerleaders
Monday, March 20:
2:30-6 p.m. Yankee Candle pickup-band room. Due to scheduling con?icts, the State of the Schools has been Columbia Raiders Youth Football will host their 1st annu-
6 p.m. Boys Basketball banquet. moved to Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at CMS. There will be a al free Cheerleading Camp. The ?rst day of camp is Tuesday,
Tuesday, March 21: short BOE meeting prior at 6:30 p.m. Please note this change in March 21, from 7-8:15 p.m. at the Columbia Middle School
7:30 a.m. ACT testing – all juniors. your calendars. There will be many exciting things announced. Gymnasium/Cafeteria. The camp is open to all Columbia kids
10:25 a.m. late arrival for 9-10-12 grade. I hope that you will join us. ages 4-12 years old. Sign up early at camp and receive a discount
10:35 a.m. Classes begin on registration fees. We are the original youth football organiza-
6 p.m. Girls Basketball Banquet. CLSD is looking for the following substitutes: bus drivers, of- tion in Columbia and have been in existence since 1971. The oth-
Wednesday, March 22: ?ce secretaries, kitchen employees and custodians. If you are in- er days of our Cheerleading Camp are March 23, April 6 & April
7:30 a.m. Testing-Freshmen a& any student taking English 9. terested, please email me or stop into the Administration Center. 11. For more information about cheerleading, contact Tanya
10:25 a.m. late arrival for 10-11-12 grade. Rind?eisch at (440) 666-0198 or email columbiayouthfootball@
10:35 a.m. Classes begin. We are always looking to improve the quality of the school hotmail.com, check out their website at www.leaguelineup.com/
7 p.m. Collegiate Recruiting Information session. district and the services we provide. If you have a suggestion, columbiayouthfootball.
Thursday, March 23: question or comment, please feel free to call me at (440) 236-
7:30 a.m. Testing-Sophomores & any student taking Eng.10. 5008 or email [email protected]. COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
10:25 a.m. late arrival for 9-11-12 grade.
10:35 a.m. Classes begin Letters to the Editor 3rd Annual
Saturday, March 25:
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday School. To the Editor: Vendor & Craft Fair
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Class of 2018 Vendor Fair and Craft Show at When I purchased my home in Columbia in 1998, I came
CMS. to see it a few times. I never heard any shooting at any time. Saturday, March 25,
Mohican District Science Fair-Ashland University. Had I, I would have left and looked elsewhere. If ever I need from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10 a.m. Track at John Sanders Invitational-Olmsted Falls. to sell my house, I guess I would have to hope the prospective
buyers wouldn’t be hearing gun?re. Most people would leave. Columbia Middle School
J’s Skill Game Center What’s wrong with going to a shooting range? As for the people 13646 West River Road
6287 Lear Nagle Rd, N. Ridgeville who bought homes near the airport, most were there before the Columbia Station
440-788-7266 traf?c and noise. A lot of people won free insulation and win-
30 GREAT GAMES! dows in court as ?ight patterns changed. The same with people Hosted by Columbia Class of 2018 After Prom
Complimentary Snacks & Drinks along the freeways. The extreme fracking in the U. S. has also
Great Comps, Giveaways & Jackpots! increased train traf?c and the hazards associated with that traf?c. Over 35 Different Vendors
How about some target practice near the thousands of pipelines and Crafters
FREE $10 running through townships. Comfortable? Find out? I hope not.
Match Play Seriously! ---Jeanne Conaway, Columbia Station Admission $1
To the Edtior:
(First time players) I attended the Columbia Forum last night and was very • Hourly Performances
With this ad, Exp 4-30-17 pleased. Both sides were very civil. I was proud of our residents. by Elie Magic
I walked away with “some people have no respect for other peo-
ple and the growth of Columbia.” If you are concerned with the • Food Concessions
growth, I beg you to come to the town hall meetings. If you like
the township, the reality is you do live in a township and you Proceeds benefit the Class of 2018 After Prom
are part of it. And your voice does matter, more than anything
in a township. We walked away with the idea to educate others
about the safety. Some people come to Columbia to live or to
visit and feel they are in the hills of West Virginia and can do
whatever they want. Well it feels like that, but it’s not. We as

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Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 20, 2017 Free Easter Service Listing Gentle Woman Fellowship

The Rural-Urban Record We are publishing our 2017 Easter Issue in The Ru- Gentle Woman Fellowship, an Intra-Parish group,
Published Weekly on Monday ral-Urban Record the week of April 10, 2017. That issue meets on the ?rst fridays of each month at St. Clarence Parish
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter will include special pages for area churches to list their Center, located at 30106 Lorain Rd., in N. Olmsted.
Founders 1955 Easter Services for free. Deadline to submit requests is
Lee Boise, Publisher & President by April 4, 2017. All Easter Service information will be The schedule of activities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a “Pray
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 listed in the April 10 issue on these special pages only. the Rosary” event, followed by Holy Mass attendance at 10
No services will be listed on our church page. a.m. Coffee or Tea will be served and a special talk session
Mailing Address: will be held at 11 a.m.
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 All churches interested in a free Easter Service list-
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station ing, please call Randi at (440) 236-8982 for complete The next ?rst Friday event will be on April 7. Father Joe
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 information. Mamich, Pastor of St. Joseph in Strongsville, will be the cel-
ebrant and speaker this month. He also serves as Chaplain
Email: [email protected] Concert Choir to Strongsville Police Department and Fire and Emergency
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com Services Department. Father was ordained in 2006 and com-
The 37 voice Michigan Lutheran Seminary Concert Choir pleted his studies with a Master of Arts in Theology focusing
DEADLINE: will be singing at Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church in Strongs- on the history of the Catholic Church in America. The topic
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm ville, located at 14343 W. Sprague Road, on Sunday, March of Father Joe’s talk will be “The Blue and the Black: Re?ec-
26, at 7 p.m. All the public is invited to attend. Please invite tions of a Safety Forces Chaplain.”
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thurs., 9am-4pm your friends, neighbors and relatives. It promises to be a spir-
Out of Area Subscriptions - $35/year itually edifying and wonderfully inspiring service. A free-will All women welcome! Come and bring a friend! No reser-
offering will be taken to defray the expenses of the choir. A vations needed. If you have any questions, call Mary Hoover
Nut & Poppy Seed Roll Sale free Ice Cream Social will held by the members of the church at (330) 636-1698 or Mary Tschanz at (440) 235-6258.
after the concert. For more information, call (440) 234-6595.
St. Vincent de Paul Altar & Rosary is having their Nut & FUNERAL HOME &
Poppy Seed Roll Sale. Orders will be taken until March 25 Men’s Conference CREMATION SERVICES
for pick up April 7 & 8, 12-5 p.m. in the social hall at 41295
North Ridge Rd., in Elyria. (Elevator accessible). Cost is $10 Christian Unity Church, located at 36353 Capel Road, Helping You Plan a Personal Remembrance
each. Please call (440) 324-3090 or (440) 324-2622 in Elyria. in Grafton, is having a Men’s Conference event, “Eagle’s
Wings,” on Saturday, April 1, from 5-8 p.m. for ages 12 and DAVID BOGNER
Easter Hungarian Sausage Sale up. Guest speakers are Rev. Garry Sorrell and Rev. Eugene,
Crouch with special singing by Dustin Gray. Cost is $10 per FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
Community of Faith United Church of Christ is selling person and dinner is included. Registration is required. To
Hungarian Sausage for $6 per lb., (new reduced price) sold register, call the church of?ce at (440) 748-1008 or Pastor 36625 Center Ridge Road | N. Ridgeville | 327-2955
in two lb. packages. To place an order, call (440) 309-6828, Neal Brock at (440) 323-6871. Deadline for registration is www.davidbognerfamilyfuneralhome.com
(440) 366-4651, (440) 328-7534 or the church of?ce at (440) March 26.
322-3781. Orders are accepted through Monday, April 3. Pick Laubenthal Funeral
up your order on Saturday, April 8, from 1-4 pm at Commu- “Twice Blessed” in concert Services
nity of Faith UCC, located at 9715 East River Rd., in Elyria.
A concert with “Twice Blessed” will be on Thursday, Offering Forethought
Pierogi & Strudel Sale March 23, at 7 p.m. Join them at Emmanuel United Church Funeral Pre-Planning
of Christ, located at 6656 Center Rd., in Valley City, as they
The Lenten pierogi sale at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, present “Live from Black Mountain, NC, Twice Blessed in LAUBENTHAL-MERCADO
located at 25801 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station, contin- Concert.” A Concert of Old Hymns, Americana Music and
ues. Orders should be called in by Monday, March 20, for Stories with the “Singer of Stories,” Donna Marie Todd and 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. • Elyria, Ohio 44035
pick up on Thursday, March 23; ?nal orders must be called in Singer-Songwriter Andy Gwynn. The concert is open to the 440-322-4626 • 440-323-1929
by Monday, April 3, for pick up on Thursday, April 6. Pick up public and a free will offering will be received. Parking is www.laubenthalmercado.com
times are 2-6:30 p.m. The pierogies are sold by the dozen and available behind the church, on the street and in the public lot
have the following ?llings: potato, potato/cheese, sauerkraut, across from Emmanuel UCC. LOCAL FAMILIES COMMITTED TO SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
ricotta cheese, prune, cabbage and apple. The strudel ?avors
are apple, blueberry, cheese and cherry. Pierogies are $9 per Pierogi Lunches Funeral Home is Accessible to the Physically Disabled
dozen and strudel strips are $5 each. Forms can be found in
the entrance way of the church, or you may fax your order to Pierogi lunches are available on Fridays during Lent from FUNERAL HOME
the of?ce at (440) 236-5804. Orders can also be called in to 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Hall, 250 Third Street in 2089 Columbia Road
(440) 236-5095, between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Elyria. The menu includes: ?ve Sophia choice pierogis with Valley City, OH 44280
or without sour cream and onions, applesauce, salad, roll, but-
Lake Erie Perch Dinner ter and a beverage. Cost for the lunch is $6. Take-out orders 330-483-3300
are available by calling 323-5539 or by faxing 322-2329.
East Oberlin Community Church is hosting a Lake Erie “Understanding When
Perch Dinner with french fries, scalloped potatoes, green PAL Support Group Needed Most”
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and dessert. They are located at 43709 Oberlin-Elyria Road, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a support group www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com
in Oberlin. The dinners are from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Fridays, of parents helping parents, offering education and support at
March 31 and April 14. Cost of the meal is $15 per person for no charge, for parents who are trying to save a son or daugh- Pre-Need Planning Available
adults, $9 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. ter from addiction. These meetings are not for the addict, but
Carry-out will be available starting at 4:30 p.m. or dine in the family members that are 18 yrs. or older. Meetings are
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Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 20, 2017 Murder Mystery News from Eaton Township Hall Veterans
Memorial news
Seedling Sale/Cover Crop program The Friends of MetroParks •Please note the Compost Center is closed until April 2017
of Lorain County is sponsor- •Please contact the of?ce at (440) 748-2236 or secretary@ The Eaton Township Vet-
The Lorain SWCD annual tree seedling sale is scheduled ing their 12th annual Mur- glwb.net to request a Resident Packet with links to Resources in erans Memorial Committee
for pick-up on Friday, April 14. Tree species available will con- der Mystery Dinner Theatre, the County/Township will meet at Eaton Township
sist of evergreens (White Pine, Austrian Pine, Norway Spruce, “A Murder Has Been Re- •Please visit the Facebook page for info daily, www.face- Hall on Saturday, March 25,
Colorado Blue Spruce), hardwoods & deciduous trees (Bald Cy- nounced,” by Lee Mueller. book.com/EATONTOWNSHIP at 10 a.m. to discuss plans for
press, Sugar Maple, Pin Oak, River Birch, Swamp White Oak, Performances will be Fridays •local Eaton Twp. Businesses (retail & at-home) should con- the Memorial Day Service
Sycamore) plus ?owering and fruit bearing shrubs (Silky Dog- and Saturdays, May 12-13 tact the secretary to be listed in the Business Listing and projects concerning the
wood and Elderberry). Planting stock can be used for reforesta- and May 19-20. Seating will •There are still some dates availability for hall rentals during memorial. Anyone interested
tion, wildlife habitat or landscaping. Seedlings are bare-rooted be at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at the spring. Call the secretary to schedule your family or of?ce is welcomed to attend.
stock, 12-18 inches in height and will be sold in packets of ?ve 7 p.m. The show will be held party. Township Hall Rentals: $50/for Eaton Township Resi-
(5) for $8. Flowering perennials (Black-Eyed Susan and Purple at the Carlisle Visitor Center, dents; $75 for non-residents. Lots of open dates. The committee would like
Cone?ower) will be offered in 3-inch pots for $3 each. They will located at 12882 Diagonal •Did you know the Township will allow you to borrow 7 ta- to remind that bricks for the
also sell Rain Garden Kits containing an assortment of ten (10) Road, in LaGrange. Tickets bles/23 chairs to use for a party. Call the Township to reserve the walkway can be purchased
perennial native plants in 1.5-gallon pots which don’t mind get- are $30 per person or $58 per tables/chairs at (440) 748-2236 (must be an Eaton Twp. Resi- and engraved for $50. Any
ting “wet feet.” Rain gardens are built in depressions designed to couple. Group rates are also dent). honorably discharged U.S.
capture and ?lter storm water runoff from impervious surfaces available. For more informa- •Reminder: Notary Services are complimentary for Township veteran who has resided in Ea-
around the home, such as rooftops and driveways. A “Rain Gar- tion or to order tickets, please residents. ton Township for one year may
den Manual for Homeowners” is available at the SWCD of?ce call (216) 544-3865. have their names engraved on
at no cost. For additional resources visit http://www.centralohi- March Calendar the memorial. Please contact
oraingardens.org. Photography Show 3/21 - 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting. Eaton Township Hall for fur-
3/22 - 7 p.m. Zoning Commission Special meeting. ther information at 748-2236.
SWCD Cover Crop Program: The Lorain Soil and Water The Elyria Arts Council is 3/24 - Midview Middle School Dance. Make sure the sexton is in-
Conservation District is promoting a Cover Crop Program with hosting a Photography Show 3/25 - 10 a.m. Eaton Veterans Memorial Meeting at Town formed if a newly interred is
Buckeye Soil Solutions. Buckeye Soil Solutions specializes in highlighting its members who Hall. a veteran.
custom application of cover crop seeding using high clearance create art through the lens of 3/25 - 5 p.m. Wild Game Feast & Auction - Christian Com-
seeders. They also provide crop consultation and cover crop a camera. These artists use a munity School in Eaton. Fleet news
sales. The innovative application method provides the ability to breathtaking variety of ap- 3/28 - 5:30 p.m. Free meal at North Eaton Baptist Church.
apply cover crops onto standing cash crop. Ryan Shanks, owner proaches and viewpoints. The 3/29 - 5:30 p.m. SWAC & Storm Waste District Board Meet- Michael Hearn
of Buckeye Soil Solutions, is also a farmer and will relate his Member’s Show will include ing (New Russia). Eaton Township resident
knowledge as an applicator and producer. The program will take images from ?lm cameras, Michael Hearn, a 2016 gradu-
place on Tuesday, March 28, at 8:30 a.m. in the large meeting digital cameras and other me- Save The Dates ate of Midview High School,
room at the Lorain Agricultural Center, 42110 Russia Rd., in dia devices. Lighting, com- 4/3 - 5-7 p.m. Free Clothing Pantry at North Eaton Baptist has joined the Navy. He grad-
Elyria. No RSVP is necessary. position, digital manipulation Church on S. Reed Rd. uated from boot camp on Feb-
and photojournalism are just 4/12 - 7 p.m. Zoning Commission Public Hearing Re: Ross ruary 3 and is now in school in
Dinosaurs in the Metro Park some of the techniques these Rezoning ZA-2017-01. Pensacola, Florida.
artists use to enjoy and ex- 4/14 through 4/21 - Midview Spring Break. Congratulations!
The Lorain County Metro Parks will have a new event start- plore the world. Come meet 4/26 - 5:30-7:30 Pond Clinic, 42110 Russia Road, Elyria
ing on April 8, “Dinosaurs!” Walk through interpretive dioramas the artists and learn about the 4/29 - 10 a.m. Browns Nursery Auction.
and scavenger hunt along the children’s discovery trail. Try your different ways each photog- 4/29 - 10 a.m. Veterans Memorial Meeting at Eaton Twp.
hand at a game of operation with dinosaur bones or get your rapher approaches their pas- Hall.
hands dirty in our dino dig. Take a walk through time on the short sion looking through a lens. 5/3 - 6:30 p.m. Columbia Chamber of Commerce F.O.E.
loop trail and learn about dinosaurs through interpretive displays Opening reception is March 5/6 - Dumpster Days!
24, from 5-8 p.m., with light
“Dinosaurs!” will run April 8 through May 7, daily from refreshments. The show runs Butternut Ridge Cemetery
noon-6 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitors Center. Tickets can be pur- during Gallery Hours through
chased inside the Carlisle Visitor Center for $3 per person; 3 and March 31. Gallery hours are It’s that time again! Each spring, one week prior to Palm Sun-
under are free. The nook gift shop will be open and have plenty Wednesday through Saturday, day, the cemetery crew does a cleanup. The Cemetery Sexton
of dinosaurs, games and souvenirs. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Portions will remove all winter items. If there are items you wish to keep,
of the pro?ts of any sales gen- please remove those items, otherwise they will be disposed of.
This event is in celebration of the park’s 60th anniversary. erally bene?t the gallery. The The Township will take no responsibility for those items.
The Carlisle Visitor Center is located at 12882 Diagonal Rd., in show will be at the Elyria Arts
LaGrange. Council Gallery, located at
336 Broad Street, in Elyria.

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disabilities make Great Lakes. The Wind Symphony will also perform Feuerfest
in our community. by Joseph Strauss in collaboration with the Sinfonietta Strings. 3/20 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with
free donuts and coffee for participants.
Murray Ridge Center “Landscapes” begins at 3:30 p.m. on March 26. Tickets are 3/21 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
Helping People... available at www.noyo.org or at the door. General admission instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with
For a Lifetime. door prices are $10, $7 for seniors, and $5 for students. Children fruit and juice for participants.
3-years-old and under are free of charge. For more information, 3/24 at 2:00 pm Senior Card Club with pop and
please visit noyo.org or call (440) 775-3059. snacks for participants.
3/27 at 2:00 pm Senior Coffee Club. Movie with
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3/28 at 2:00 pm Senior
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en’s History Month special offering of “One Step More: Oberlin with fruit and juice for
Women’s History Walk.” The Oberlin Heritage Center’s guided participants.
tour takes place Saturday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m. and features 3/31 at 2:00 pm Senior Card
women’s stories and landmarks from both campus and commu- Club with pop and snacks for
nity. The tour begins at the southeast corner of Tappan Square, at participants.
the intersection of Main (State Route 58) and College Streets in
Oberlin. Advance reservations are necessary and may be made • If you have questions on these programs, please contact
at www.oberlinheritagecenter.org or by calling (440) 774-1700. the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
The fee is $6 for adults, while OHC members, children and col-
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Page 10, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 20, 2017 The Olive Scene also carries a selection of traditionally craft- Joe Cottom benefit
ed, aged balsamic vinegars to complement the olive oils. The
COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 store is also full of handcrafted gift sets, nut and seed oils, wine Bene?t Dinner for Joe Cottom on Saturday, March 25, at the
vinegars, pasta, artisan-made serving pieces, seasonings and oth- Eagles Club in Columbia Station. Presale tickets are $15 per
Raiders Youth Football Agility Camp er gourmet food items. Gift sets can be customized and shipped person and $20 at the door. The dinner is a home-cooked baked
anywhere in the United States. chicken and fried chicken meal with mashed potatoes, vegetable,
Raiders Youth Football will host their 4th annual free “Spring salads, breads, desserts and beverage. There will be raf?es and
Agility” camp. The ? rst day of camp is Tuesday, March 21, from The Olive Scene Strongsville is located at 16734 Pearl Road. doors prizes on the hour, starting at 7 p.m. To reserve tickets, call
7-8:15 p.m. at the Columbia Elementary Gymnasium. The camp Store hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Carol Murray at (440) 539-6990. To donate a raf?e prize, call
is open to all Columbia kids ages 5-12 years old. Come work 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Melissa Theodus at (216) 512-0822.
out with some of the current high school players. Sign up early
at camp and receive a discount on registration fees for all of our More information can be found online at theolivescene.com, Community Easter Egg Hunt
teams. We offer ? ag football for the 5-6 year old kids and tackle including an online store, recipes, product information and sug-
football for kids in three different age groups: 7-8, 9-10 & 11- gested uses and educational information about olive oil and bal- On April 8, at 12 p.m., the Columbia Community Easter Egg
12. We are the only true “age” appropriate football organization samic vinegar. Hunt will be held at Columbia Community Park. This fun-?lled
in Columbia. We are the original youth football organization in event will be for children 2-12 years of age. The hunt will be
Columbia and have been in existence since 1971. CHS Guidance news highlighted by a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.

The other days of our Spring Agility Camp are March 23, Attention Seniors: The Columbia Community Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by
April 6 & April 11. For more information about football, contact The following local scholarships are available in the CHS Clearview Church, Columbia Baptist Church, Columbia Com-
Dwayne Hershey at (216) 276-0628 or email columbiayouth- Guidance Of?ce for seniors to pick up. Scholarship applications munity Church, Columbia United Methodist Church, Hosanna
[email protected], check out their website at www.league- are due in to the Guidance Of?ce by Tuesday, April 4, no later Lutheran, New Life Wesleyan, N. Eaton Christian and St. Eliz-
lineup.com/columbiayouthfootball or like them on Facebook at than 3 p.m. The Columbia Endowment Scholarship is available abeth Ann Seton. This event is open to all and is free of charge.
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Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Festivities will include dog, buffalo chicken wrap or Raider salad w/wg roll, with french Every Friday Now till April 14th
a gift with each purchase (while supplies last), a chance to win fries and pears. Tuesday: Breakfast - cream cheese bagel bites; FEATURING:
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products. Customers can also sample a variety of food to see for wrap or Raider salad w/wg roll, with refried beans and peach- Hand- Breaded, Fresh Lake Erie Perch!
themselves the difference that using the highest quality olive oils es. Wednesday: Breakfast - pancake wrap; Lunch - Choice of
and balsamic vinegars can make. Freshness is key when it comes grilled cheese w/ bacon, buffalo chicken wrap or Raider salad also available - Baked Scrod,
to both the taste and the health bene? ts of olive oil – from the w/wg roll, with rotini pasta salad and mixed fruit. Thursday: Walleye, Butter?y Shrimp &
harvesting and pressing process, through bottling and storage. Breakfast - Pancakes; Lunch - Choice of BBQ pork sandwich, Macaroni & Cheese Dinners
The Olive Scene carries the freshest extra virgin olive oil from buffalo chicken wrap or Raider salad w/wg roll, with sweet po- ~Also Yummy desserts including Pies!~
the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, depending on the season. tatoes and apricots. Friday: Breakfast - Dutch waf?e; Lunch - Dinners include Baked Potato, French Fries or
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Future Chef Competition
Carry-outs Available
The Columbia community is invited to attend the 2017 Fu-
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on Tuesday, March 21, from 4:30-6 p.m. Sodexo is pleased to
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?nd their landscapes violet. These plants yard is covered with paving When considering · Supervision: Do not
stones or concrete. leave children alone while
are less supportive to will billow out of playground equipment they are playing. Prevent
When young children are children from using the play-
sun-loving plants can hanging baskets or part of a household, home- for the yard, parents set in an incorrect manner.
owners may bene?t by de-
choose from a vari- containers, and they signing yards that are both need to make safety · Safety: Follow the direc-
functional and fun. Incor- tions for installation. Make
ety of shade-tolerant prefer warm shade or porating safe play areas for a priority. The Canada sure all posts are anchored
plants, shrubs and Shade-tolerant plants, such as coleus, can add ?ltered sunlight. kids is one way to unlock into the ground securely.
color and appeal to shady areas of a landscape the potential of both big and Safety Society advises Railings should be spaced
small backyards. so that children cannot get
trees. · Coleus: The co- parents to follow the stuck between them. Check
As children run off to en- that metal components have
Shade tolerance ern-facing walls or beneath leus, Solenostemon joy a playground, safety is “5 S’s of Playground not rusted and that there
refers to a plant’s abil- thick tree canopies. scutellarioides, is the last thing on their minds. is no additional excessive
ity to withstand low levels another perennial that can Kids are most interested in Safety”: Surface, wear. Be sure that no tools
of light. Certain plants have · Full sun: Areas that re- have a variety of different scaling ladders to treehous- or other dangerous items
adapted this feature to sur- ceive full sun enjoy direct leaf colors and striations. es or coasting down slides. structures, site, super- are left around the yard.
vive in the wild. Plants that sunlight between six and · Witch hazels: These are That’s why adults must take
grow at the base of forest eight hours per day. a genus in the family Ham- it upon themselves to keep vision, and safety. Backyard playgrounds
?oors, for example, will get amelidacea, which has four injury prevention in mind. should be built with safety in
less sunlight than others · Moderate shade: These different species in North · Surface: Parents mind. Learn the rules of play
outside of the tree canopy. sites have re?ected sunlight America. This shrub or SafestPlayground.com in- equipment and yard safety.
Such adaptations enable that may come off of water small tree features arching dicates that playground-re- should assume that
a wide variety of foliage to features. branches with dense, multi- lated injuries routinely result
grow even though they are stemmed clumps. Witch ha- in severe fractures, internal children will fall. To
not exposed to much sun- · Light shade: Plants in zel produces ?owers in the injuries, concussions, and
light. these areas will get partially late autumn when most oth- dislocations. In the majori- lessen the blow of
?ltered or dappled sunlight. er plants are sparse. ty of playground injuries to
While sun-loving plants · Bayberry: Myrica pen- children younger than age falls, choose play-
often have broad leaves and Once homeowners under- sylvanica can grow in partial 5, the head and face are
expend signi?cant energy stand which type of shade shade as a hedge or natural affected. Children between ground equipment with a pe-
to capture sunlight for pho- they are dealing with, they property divider. The leaves the ages of 5 and 9 experi-
tosynthesis, shade-tolerant can then visit plant nurseries of this shrub are aromatic ence more leg and arm inju- rimeter of six feet of a softer
plants expend less energy and select their plants. Most when crushed. The shrub ries than younger kids. The
and tend to be more ef?cient greenery comes with care will produce tiny, gray/white Consumer Product Safety surface, such as sand, pea
consumers of soil nutrients instructions that include rec- fruits in late summer. Commission states 70 per-
and sunlight. ommendations regarding · English Ivy: Also known cent of children’s injuries gravel, rubber pieces or
the amount of shade/sun- as Hedera helix, this trailing occur on home playgrounds.
Penn State Extension’s light the plant will need to plant is widely cultivated as More than 28,000 children wood chips. This material
Plant and Pests division do well. If further assistance an ornamental plant. It will
says the amount of shade is needed, a knowledge- spread easily and can be- should be between six and
a plant is growing under able employee can make come invasive.
will directly affect the den- suggestions based on land- Those searching for 12 inches deep.
sity of the foliage and the scape needs. shade-tolerant trees can
plant’s ?owering and fruiting choose among Sugar ma- · Structure: The struc-
characteristics. Blending Those who are looking for ple, Black alder, Flowering
shade-tolerant plants into some preliminary guidance dogwood, and White spruce, ture of the play equipment
the landscape can be an ef- when it comes to select- among others.
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Stay Safe when Landscaping Did you know?

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GET READY for Spring

Composite Decking can be a Smart Choice Helpful and Harmful Insects

Decks add character and quires very lit- Although it’s virtually im- appetites can affect crops are quite bene?cial to have
functionality to a home, in- and gardens. around. While some polli-
creasing outdoor entertain- tle upkeep. possible to count them, in- nate, others are predators
ing space and oftentimes Red pavement ant: As of other pests.
improving the resale value Available in a sects are the most diverse they feed on all manner of
of a home. Homeowners human food, these ants can Antlion: A foe of ants,
have various options when variety of wood group of organisms on the quickly overtake areas with they’ll help eat and control
choosing decking materials, their staggering numbers ant populations and polli-
but one such option, com- colors to match planet. Nine hundred thou- and deliver painful bites. nate ?owers. They pose no
posite decking, is growing in threat to humans, either.
popularity. outdoor de- sand different kinds of in- Grasshoppers: Certain
grasshoppers, like the red- Big dipper ?re?y: These
Decks used to primar- cor, composite sects are known to exist. At colorful insects feast on
ily be made from pres- legged grasshop- earthworms, slugs and
sure-treated lumber. While decks also can any given time, it is estimat- per, can dec- snails during the larval
lumber remains a popular imate food stage. Fire?ies add drama
material, more and more feature arti?cial ed that there are around 10 crops and to evening gardens with
homeowners are opting for transfer par-
composite decking prod- wood grains quintillion individual insects their twinkling
ucts. As anyone who has to make them Composite decking can mimic the look of wood, asites to lights.
pressure-washed, stained look similar to but requires much less maintenance. living. birds when Garden spiders:
and sealed wood decks can eaten as prey. Although some spi-
attest, such spaces require Gardeners grow frustrat- ders can be venomous,
lots of upkeep to look new Caterpillars: Many cater- many are quite handy
year after year. Composite wood planks. ed when seeing their gar- pillars, the precursor to adult to have around the
decks require much less moths, will feed constantly garden. They’ll help
maintenance, making them Although composite decks and the fastening systems. dens infested with insects. on leaves, stems and other control pest popula-
highly attractive to home- parts of plants. The tobacco tions that can damage
owners who would rather are not completely imper- Many are fastened with In an effort to restore their hornworm moth caterpillar plants and crops.
spend time using their decks can damage potato and to- Dragon?ies: These arial
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yard are consuming smaller
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which has been available of the best pollinators out
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Composite decking ?ts in be expensive - nearly dou- in the long run.

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replaced frequently, which is choice for outdoor spac- Bald-faced hornet: Hor-

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posite decking brands, look have quickly become favor- repeatedly. Should you ?nd

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Proper Tree Planting Tips for Arbor Day How to keep Animals out of your Garden

Arbor Day, an April hol- eased or dead branches. have the advantage of a Many gardeners under- ing plants while still allowing erecting barriers around their
iday that celebrates the · Stake and/or protect root system that is relative- stand the frustration that the gardens to get adequate gardens can put up posts
planting and caring for ly undisturbed at planting, stems from seeing a garden sunlight. Make sure barriers instead, attaching aluminum
trees, is a popular time for the trunk of the tree if there but beware of “pot-bound” destroyed by wildlife. While extend to the ground so an- cans or wind chimes to the
homeowners to add new is a real potential for wind container trees. Do not buy protecting wildlife is a cause imals cannot access gardens posts that will make noise
trees to their landscapes. damage or lawn-mower in- container trees that have that’s near and dear to many by entering beneath the bar- when animals come near.
Before doing this, however, jury. Remove the guy wires a large amount of roots gardening enthusiasts, even ricades. Much like light, noise can be
homeowners should con- (string, rope, wire or other completely circling the in- the most ardent wildlife sup- enough to deter animals.
sider advice from expert ar- ties used with supports) side of the pot. These trees porter does not want to see · Fight intruders with odor.
borists to ensure the trees’ when the staking is no will take a long time to get his or her garden trampled, Stray cats may mistake gar- · Consider raised garden
longevity. longer needed or the tree established after planting eaten or adversely affected dens for litter boxes and beds. When small critters,
could be injured or even because the roots have dif- by animals. enter them to relieve them- such as moles, are the main
“Too often, consumers killed from girdling by the ?culty growing beyond the selves. Preventing such in- problem, then raised garden
waste hundreds of dollars wire. thick ring of circling roots. Safeguarding gardens trusions can be as simple as beds with wood or plastic
on trees that will die be- Immediately before plant- from local wildlife can require placing items around the gar- bottoms and sides can be
cause they were planted · Prune to develop a ing container trees, prune some trial and error. Animals den to reduce the likelihood enough to safeguard gar-
too deep,” cautions Tchukki good branch structure once any circling roots. Root may ?nd ways to circum- that gardens will be mistaken dens. Raised garden beds
Andersen, BCMA, CTSP* the tree has become es- pruning can cut up to 50 vent gardeners’ initial efforts for litter boxes. Peels from or- might not be accessible to
and staff arborist with the tablished in its new home, percent of the roots in con- to protect their gardens, but anges and lemons or coffee small critters, though such
Tree Care Industry Associ- usually one to three years tainer trees but this is still the following methods might grounds can be placed in the beds likely won’t deter larger
ation (TCIA). after planting. Never re- suf?cient to permit plant just do the trick the ?rst time garden and can emit odors animals from getting into gar-
move more than 25 per- establishment. This com- around. strong enough to deter cats. dens that are not barricaded.
“Proper planting is ab- cent of total foliage in one pares with pruning about
solutely essential for the year. (Depending on the 10 percent or less of the · Erect physical barriers · Install motion detecting · Erect fencing around the
success of a transplanted tree and its condition, some root system being trans- around gardens. Barriers lights around gardens. Mo- yard. Though fencing is ex-
tree,” says Andersen. “Us- arborists advocate capping planted with B&B trees. Al- may not be gardeners’ ?rst tion detection technology pensive, fencing in a back-
ing quality plants and fol- pruning at an even lower ways remove the container choices, as some people feel might be enough to deter yard or side yard where gar-
lowing up with good tree percentage.) prior to planting. barriers such as wire cages nocturnal wildlife from tram- dens are located can deter
care practices, such as or mesh coverings make it pling or eating gardens. Ani- wildlife big and small from
watering, pruning and fertil- · Fertilizing is not rec- Find a Professional more dif?cult to tend to gar- mals might be spooked and trampling or eating gardens.
izing, will not save a poor- ommended at the time of A professional arborist dens and rob gardens of run away when lights sud-
ly planted tree. The most planting. can assess your landscape some of their aesthetic ap- denly turn on. A similar ap- Wildlife is worth protecting,
common mistake is plant- and work with you to deter- peal. But coverings and wire proach can be taken using but gardeners must also take
ing the root ball too deep.” Homeowners can pur- mine the best care for your cages can effectively prevent noise instead of lights. Gar- steps to protect their gardens
chase trees packaged in trees. Contact the Tree wildlife from trampling or eat- deners who hope to avoid from animals looking for
Andersen advises con- three common forms: Care Industry Association, something to eat.
sumers to follow these a public and profession-
planting guidelines: 1. Bare-root plants may al resource on trees and
be sold with the roots arboriculture since 1938.
· Measure the height and tightly packed in a mois- TCIA has more than 2,300
diameter of the root ball or ture-retaining medium that member tree care ?rms and
root spread. is wrapped with paper or af?liated companies who
plastic, or with roots loose- recognize stringent safe-
· Dig the hole just deep ly covered by a moist pack- ty and performance stan-
enough to allow the ?rst ing medium. Roots must dards and who are required
structural root to be at level be adequately moistened to carry liability insurance.
grade. The diameter of the prior to planting. Roots are TCIA also has the nation’s
hole should be two to three spread out evenly in the only Accreditation program
times the diameter of the hole when planting. that helps consumers ?nd
root ball or root spread. tree care companies that
2. Balled-and-burlapped have been inspected and
· Set the tree on undis- (B&B) trees are moved with accredited based on: ad-
turbed solid ground in the balls of soil protecting their herence to industry stan-
center of the hole. The tree root systems. Soil balls dards for quality and safe-
should be planted so that are heavy, so professional ty; maintenance of trained,
the root ?are, the base of arborists who have proper professional staff; and ded-
the tree trunk where the equipment should be hired ication to ethics and quality
roots begin to “?are-out,” to plant large trees. Small- in business practices. For
will be visible above grade. er B&B trees should be car- more, visit www.tcia.org or
ried with a hand under the www.treecaretips.org.
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the planting hole, using wa- by the stem or branches tree care service provider
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around the root ball. Do not damage. When planting, “Locate Your Local TCIA
tamp soil by stepping on it. carefully remove the top Member Companies” pro-
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second show is at 8:30 p.m. bor and ready to deliver a litter dogs (in fact, he loves them). be held June 11-16. The camp is open to all students who have
of puppies. Both dogs had not He is making progress and completed the eighth grade through high school seniors graduat-
Come out and support your local ?re?ghters while enjoying his tail is starting to wag and ing the year of camp, which is held at FFA Camp Muskingum on
the music of David Ball! you can tell he likes affection. beautiful Leesville Lake in Carroll County.
He will need to be adopted by
For tickets or more information, call (440) 355-4481. an experienced dog owner in Programs at this year’s weeklong resident camp include tree
an adult only home within 30 identi?cation, ecology, forest industries, wildlife management,
Community meeting on Drugs minutes of Avon, where his forest management, wildlife law enforcement, wildlife identi?-
and Alcohol Awareness current trainer lives, so they cation and watershed health. New this year will be the opportu-
can continue working togeth- nity for the students to observe and learn from a recent timber
The HPAC student organization “Reduce The Use” from er. Living with another con?- harvest at the camp.
Keystone High School will be putting on a parent meeting on dent dog would help Duke a
March 20, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the KHS Cafetorium. “Reduce the lot. The camp is sponsored by the Ohio Forestry Association
Use” would like to bring awareness to alcohol and drugs. This Foundation and is supported by the ODNR divisions of Wildlife
meeting will include prevention education, awareness education If you would like to meet and Forestry, Ohio State University Extension and the county
on drugs and alcohol, two personal stories, feature a new book Duke, please visit www.?dos- Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs).
released by the ADAS Board and end with a question and answer companion.com.
session. Guest speakers will include: Lisa Goodwin of the LCA- Campers spend the week making new friends, participating in
DA Way, Gregg Mehling of the Lorain County Drug Task Force, Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt fun camp activities and learning about the environment around
Elaine Georgas, the Executive Director the ADAS (Alcohol and them. Camp culminates with a comprehensive exam, including
Drug Addiction Services) Board, Bradford Skvor, a recovering The Pen?eld Park Board will be having an Easter Brunch a tree identi?cation section. The highest scoring students com-
addict, and Ashley Skvor, a family advocate. on Palm Sunday, April 9, at Pen?eld Township Hall, 41012 St. pete for college scholarships to Hocking College, The Ohio State
Rt. 18, in Wellington. Brunch includes all-you-can-eat eggs, University and Ohio University.
Books and Brunch fund-raiser pancakes, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice and
milk. The Easter Bunny will also be there. Cost is: adults/$6, Camp costs $375, with sponsorships available to assist inter-
Join the Friends of the Keystone LaGrange Community kids 3-12/$4 and under 3 is free. The Easter Egg Hunt will be at ested students who need help covering the fee. Sponsorships are
Library for a morning of delicious food and a chance to meet 1 p.m.; Easter Egg Hunt only is $1. offered through local SWCD of?ces, sportsmen’s clubs, forest-
four authors from our area. On Saturday, April 22, at 9 a.m., the ry groups and many private forestry-sector businesses. Students
authors will give a short presentation followed by brunch at 10 Effectively Preventing Diabetes must register by Friday, June 9, to participate and registration is
a.m. After brunch, you will will get to meet with the authors in- in Lorain County now open.
dividually. The event will be at the Lions’ Club Park, located
at 240 Glendale Street, in LaGrange. This year, they welcome For more information and to register for the camp, contact the
Phyllis Levine from Elyria. She is an English teacher as well as Ohio Forestry Association at 888-38-TREES or visit the OFA
a published author. Some of her books include “Matilda,” an website at ohioforest.org.
inspirational book about a young woman who wants to better her
life and has emigrated from London to attend a nanny school to More than one in three com, follow them on Twitter Are you looking for the best
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Page 18, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 20, 2017 West Elementary LRC. Grafton Village History Association
BICENTENNIAL EVENTS
MIDVIEW KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Winter, we hope, is on its way out. March blew in with a ven-
There will be a Kindergarten Registration event on Thurs- The next monthly Heritage Trail event will be held on April geance. We have changed to day-light savings time, the robins
day, March 23, from 5-7 p.m. in the Midview North Elemen- 12 at 6 p.m. in the Grafton-Midview Library. The village wide have returned, the daffodils and tulips are up and, according to
tary School LRC. At the event, adults and student can meet the clean-up will correspond with Earth Day on April 22, not the 2nd the calendar, spring is about to be sprung, on Monday, March 20.
kindergarten teachers and the principals, can tour the school and as previously reported. There will be dumpsters and a shredding
enjoy refreshments and coloring. Parents or guardians will need truck available. All of Grafton’s Churches will host open hous- So, what does all that have to do with history? It does prove
the following documents in order to register: a birth certi?cate, es on Sunday, April 23. Scheduled to participate are Our Lady time marches on, and another month of our Bicentennial year is
two proofs of residence, child’s shot records, child’s social se- Queen of Peace, Grafton United Methodist Church and Life moving along.
curity card and IEP or custody papers. The forms can be down- Church. See the churches and learn of their histories in Grafton.
loaded from www.midviewk12.org and be ?lled out before the Last week, at the GMPLibrary, the “Heritage Trail” program
event. Those already registered are invited to come to the event FISH FRYS concerning Grafton’s disasters, recalled a number of railroad
to tour the school. Children can also be registered at the Board of Grafton V.F.W. Auxiliary - Friday evenings from 5-7 p.m. accidents, ?oods and ?res. Pictured were railroad cars strewn
Education of?ce located on the side of East Intermediate School during Lent, through April 14, at the V.F.W. Hall on Huron everywhere or piled up in tangled messes, with ladies in their
anytime Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Street. The menu includes Lake Erie perch, shrimp and half-n- long dresses and hats and men in their suits, wandering around
half. Chicken tenders are also available. Carry-outs are available collecting the spilled cargo of hams and kegs of spirits. (Note:
LES MISERABLE PERFORMANCES by calling 926-3341 after 4 p.m. time has not changed, as a few years back, the cargo was shoes.
The Elyria Catholic High School Performing Arts Depart- Knights of Columbus - Friday evenings from 5-7 p.m. during - Need I say more?) Thanks to Joe Filipiak and Paul Justy for
ment will present the musical Les Miserable on Wednesday, Fri- Lent, with the exception of Good Friday, in the hall of Our Lady their input.
day and Saturday nights, March 22, 24 and 25 in the EC Audi- Queen of Peace on Erie Street.
torium. Show time for each evening is 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for We saw the railroad trestle with water almost to the top of the
adults and $6 for students and senior citizens. ADDICTION AWARENESS SERIES arch. We saw the gully on the west side of Main Street, from the
In partnership with the Lorain County Sheriff’s Of?ce and library north, swamped with water. During the Lorain Tornado
MIDVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD The LCADA Way, Midview will host Part 2 of the Addiction in 1924, water rushed down Main Street, then veered down the
It is a busy week at Midview as spring sports, testing and Awareness Series on Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the empty lot on the west side, looking like a small Niagara Falls.
spring activities are in full swing. For the sports fans, it’s time to Kubuski Gymnasium at Midview High School. Babysitting will
enjoy the crack of the bats and the races at the track. This week, be available in the APR. The evening will include: Terri Gibbons, Of course, ?re was probably the worst enemy of the settlers.
the boys’ varsity baseball team scrimmages Firelands High mother of a Midview High School graduate that is an addict; a A bucket brigade or wet blankets on the roof were not ?re-stop-
School at home at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, and Black joint presentation by Chief Duane Whitley of the Elyria Police pers. Among the many large ?res considered were: the 1874 ?re
River High School at home on Thursday, March 23. The varsity Department and Detective Gregg Mehling of the Lorain Coun- that destroyed the new Hart building, 902 Main Street (rebuilt
softball team will scrimmage St. Joseph Academy on Tuesday, ty Sheriff Of?ce, with assistance from the Lorain County Drug 1876), The Whitbeck Hotel - Spitzer buildings in 1931, the Na-
March 21, at home beginning at 3:30 p.m. They will travel to Task Force; a video created by Elyria High School students on der Restaurant on March 28, 1996 and the ?re that consumed the
Medina High School for a scrimmage on Thursday, March 23. the opioid epidemic, the types of drugs and what to look for, the Country Restaurant, West River Florist and damaged others, Jan-
The track team will be in action at the Olmsted Falls Invitational signs a child is abusing and what law enforcement is doing to try uary 25, 1985. Announcement was made concerning the newly
on Saturday, March 25, beginning at 10 a.m. Spring sport pictures to stop this problem; Dr. Stephen Evans, the Lorain County Cor- painted History Room and the new collection of pictures on dis-
are being taken on Monday, March 20, at 2:30 p.m. The winter oner with statistics in Lorain County; the MHS Student Code of play. There is a picture of the Tom and Maggie Smith wedding.
sports award night is Monday evening, March 20, at 6 p.m. Other Conduct in regards to the chemical abuse policy; and Dan Haight Among the persons viewing the picture, one gentleman pointed
student activity events include: a Zumbathon on Sunday, March with The LCADA Way on treatment and recovery resources in and said, “That is my grandfather.” Another gentleman pointed
19, from 12:30-4 p.m. in the Kubuski Gym; the National Honor Lorain County and surrounding areas. There will be a question to another man and said, “That is my grandfather.” It truly is a
Society Induction Ceremony on Wednesday evening, March 22, and answer session to the panel of presenters and resource tables small, small world.
beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym; a parents’ meet- from multiple agencies across Lorain County.
ing for those students making the trip to Washington D.C. on April is “Clean Up Month in Grafton.” Pick up and clean up
Thursday, March 23, from 7-8 p.m. in the high school APR. At LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING around your home. Observe Earth Day on Saturday, April 22.
North Elementary School, there will be a kindergarten registra- The next monthly meeting of the Friends of Grafton-Midview Dumpsters and shredders will be available.
tion event from 5-7 p.m. A Middle School Spring Dance will be Library will be on Tuesday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
on Friday afternoon, March 24, from 2:35-4:30 p.m. in the Mid- The program will be “Cooking with Herbs,” presented by Karen Sunday, April 23, our churches will feature their histories at
dle School. On Saturday, March 25, the Middies host a JROTC Langan of Mulberry Creek Herb Farm. She is a frequent speaker open houses. ---Doris Wildenheim, 926-2956
Drill meet from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Other calendar items include ACT at area events and will share her love of herbs with us. This meet-
testing for juniors on Tuesday, March 21, and the Board of Ed- ing is open to all - guests are welcome to attend. Just a remind- Janet Beane
ucation meeting on Wednesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the er, the winter session of Yoga for Friends continues on Monday
nights at 6:30 p.m. in the library. The spring session will follow 440-336-5000
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“Happy Spring to our friends!” Christian Community Join in on the Village of Grafton
School will be hosting their Bicentennial Parade!
March 24, 25 & 26 annual “Wild Game Feast”
on Saturday, March 25, at The Village of Grafton’s Bicentennial Parade will be held on July 1st,
Ready to plant your garden and 35716 Royalton Rd., in Graf- 2017. Parade step off will be at 6:30pm, line up for participants will
watch it grow? ton. Doors open at 5 p.m. and be at 5:30pm at the Grafton Police Department, 1009 Chestnut St.
dinner begins at 6 p.m. Dinner
Ready to see some green because will feature a variety of wild The parade catagories are: animal drawn, classic auto, decorated
you’re sick of the snow? game culinary delights, many bicycle, equestrian, fire department unit, float, marching unit, motor-
of which were hunted, caught
Lose your cabin fever and be of and prepared by those in our cycle unit, musical unit, organization, truck and business.
good cheer! school community who love
the outdoors. Register for the parade with the form below or pick one up at the
The buds will soon be poppin’! Grafton Village Hall.
Spring is almost here!! Live and silent auctions
will showcase a guided tur- Participation deadline for registration is June 1st.
The robins are singing and key hunt for 2, 2 hours of ?re- Mail in the registration form or drop it off at the Grafton Village Hall,
“Birds of a Feather” know, arm skills instruction with a
there’s a fun place to “flock” law enforcement of?cer with Bicentennial Parade, 960 Main St. Grafton, OH 44044.
to... Come on into the crow! SWAT experience, a 3 person
?y-?shing expedition with If you have any questions call Nina at 440-610-3393.
Crow Haven that is!! an experienced angler, a con-
Please join us for our Spring Open House, cealed/carry class for 2 and
Friday, March 24, from 1-5 p.m. and a Catalina Sail Boat Trip for
Saturday and Sunday, March 25 & 26, 6 people, on which you can
from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. learn to sail or just sit back and
Refreshments will be served. enjoy the trip.

Now open additional days to serve you better! Everyone in the commu-
Thursday & Friday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. nity is welcome to come and
Enter for a great door-prize enjoy a night of Wild Game
with every purchase! food and fun. Tickets are $25
Crow Haven specializes in Primitives, per person, $40 a couple and
unique country décor, select antiques $12 for ages 5-12; kids under
and many new & old treasures. 4 are free. For reservations,
call 748-6224 and ask for Lau-
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Midview Junior Trackletes Camp Grafton-Midview Library RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 20, 2017 Page 19

The Midview Track Program will be having its ?rst annual To register for programs, call 440-926-3317 or visit the li- Public Zoning meeting
Camp for Midview Junior Trackletes. The Midview Track pro- brary at 983 Main Street. Library hours are Monday-Thursday,
gram is designed to bene?t athletes in all sports! This program 9 a.m. -8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday The Grafton Township Zoning Commission will hold a public
is designed to introduce our youngest Middies to the events of 1-5 p.m. You can also register by visiting the website at www. zoning meeting at the Grafton Township Hall on Tuesday, March
track and ?eld and allow them to learn from some of the best gmplibrary.org. Most library programs require registration. 21, at 7 p.m. The Zoning Commission will continue discussing
current and former Middies. It is on Monday, April 3, from regulations for new subdivisions and reorganize our subdivision
5-7:30 p.m. at the Midview High School Ross Field or Kubus- Writers Bunch - Tuesday, March 21, 5:30-7:45 p.m. An in- outline.
ki Gymnasium. Cost is $20 and covers a Midview Trackletes triguing homework assignment is given each meeting to review
T-shirt. The program is for grades 3-6. For a copy of the form the following month. Critiquing and snacks are shared at each in- Ask the Remodeler
that needs to be sent in, go to http://www.midviewtrack.com/ formal gathering. Come enjoy a unique fellowship of like minds.
junior-trackletes.html. Who knows where it will lead? Registration is not required. Question: I noticed you have yourself listed as a Certi?ed
Graduate Remodeler. What does this mean?
This week marks the of?cial start of Spring! I hope Mother Stuffed Animal Storytime & Sleepover - Thursday, March
Nature decides to give us back the warm weather and sunshine! 23, 6-6:30 p.m. Put on your pajamas and bring your favorite Answer: This is a professional designation which is earned
stuffed animal for a very special Storytime for children 8 and by meeting certain quali?cations established by the National As-
First, I would like to remind parents that Kindergarten Regis- younger with their caregivers! After Storytime, leave your fuzzy sociation of Home Builders (NAHB). To qualify, I had to have
tration will be held this Thursday, March 23, at North Elementa- friend overnight for a sleepover party! Come back after 3 p.m. been in business a certain number of years, provide proof of in-
ry from 5-7 p.m. If you are registering your child, please bring: the next day to ?nd out what mischief everyone got into over- surance and professional references and attend classes provided
your child’s birth certi?cate, two proofs of residency, shot re- night. Leaving your stuffed animal is optional! by the NAHB. The classes taught me how to be a professional
cords, your child’s social security card, IEP (if applicable) and remodeler. They included classes on design and construction,
custody papers (if applicable). Coding Club - Monday, March 27, 3:30-5 p.m. Explore the business management, sales, marketing and construction con-
world of code and increase your problem-solving skills, express tracts. These are all things that give homeowners peace of mind
I would also like to invite everyone to the Midview Middle your creativity, work as a team and have fun! We will meet after and con?dence that they are working with professionals who are
School band concert taking place on March 23. Our students school in the Teen Zone and learn together how to make simple capable of doing the job and being around to back up their work.
have worked hard to prepare for this show and I look forward webpages, create animation and more. No experience necessary
to hearing our students perform. The middle school will also be to participate. Already know how to code? We need mentors! For If you have any questions you would like to ask, send them to
holding its Spring Dance on Saturday, March 24. ages 10-17. me via email at [email protected]. --Don Jason

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Page 20, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 20, 2017 Krystowski Tractor Penfield Cemetery clean-up
Celebrating 50 Years
Attention Residents Notice is hereby given to all who have grave decorations at
the Pen?eld Cemetery: Any grave decorations that remain after
Residents of the unincorporated areas of Wellington Town- Krystowski Tractor will be hosting their annual open house March 30, 2017, will be removed as part of the spring cleanup.
ship should note that the next dumpster will be available on and pancake breakfast on March 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tom’s
March 25. Dumpster hours will be from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Country Kitchen will be cooking up pancakes and sausage and Ortiz seeks loving home
Wellington Township facility, located at 105 Maple Street, in serving breakfast beverages. It is an excellent opportunity to
Wellington. Tires and household hazardous waste will not be bring the entire family in for a complimentary breakfast and with his amazing purr. Can
accepted in this dumpster. For questions, call (440) 647-7194 meet the entire staff. There will be discounts in the parts de-
or contact any trustee. partment. There will also be several drawings for prizes such as Ortiz you make today his adoption
Stihl products and clothing products from all of the companies Ortiz is a purr machine! He day? If you would like to give
Household hazardous waste, E-scrap ?uorescent bulbs and we represent. is such a friendly guy. Ortiz Ortiz a loving, forever home,
ballasts, scrap tires, cardboard and recyclables may be dis- is 6-years-old and asks for a please call the Friendship
posed of at the Lorain County Collection Center, 540 South Krystowski Tractor has been in business since 1967, origi- home with no dogs please. He Animal Protective League
Abbe Road. Call the Collection Center for more information nally a Ford dealership, the Krystowski Family has been selling is FIV+, which isn’t transfer- at (440) 322-4321. (www.
and hours at 1-800-449-5463 or visit their website @ www. farm equipment, commercial and residential mowers, tillage able to people or through ca- FriendshipAPL.org)
loraincounty.us/solidwaste. equipment and construction equipment for 50 years. With 18 sual contact with other cats.
employees, a full service repair department, two road vehicles It’s not transferable to dogs The shelter is located at
The Wellington Township Trustees are actively seeking that bring our services to your facility, a fully stocked parts de- either, but Ortiz doesn’t want 8303 Murray Ridge Road, in
township residents who would be interested in serving on the partment and a state of the art showroom, the business is look- to live with dogs. He loves Elyria. Their hours are from
Zoning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals. These Zon- ing for a strong future in the wide variety of sales and service. people and will express that 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mon-
ing Boards meet at the call of their respective chairman. If you day, Friday & Saturday; from
are interested, call (440) 647-7194 or contact any of the Trust- Ed Krystowski is the President and General Manager and 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tues-
ees. his brother Larry Krystowski is the Sales Manager and the Vice day & Thursday; and from
President for this company. They have been working at Krys- 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Submitted by: Virginia Haynes, Fiscal Of?cer - Wellington towski Tractor since they were teenagers. Adoption fees are $20 for 1
Township year and older and $50 for
The pancake breakfast is open to all customers, both from less than 1 year old. All cats
Wellington Duke Pride Day Carnival the past and future. have been spayed or neu-
tered, vaccinated, dewormed
The 6th annual Wellington Duke Pride Day Carnival is sched- JVS Students Excel at Regional and have tested negative for
uled for Saturday, April 8. There will be a free breakfast, spon- SkillsUSA Competitions FeLV. Friendship APL is a
sored by Mercy Allen Hospital and served in the Wellington High private, non-pro?t humane
School cafeteria from 8-11 a.m. The Duke Pride Day Carnival, Fifteen Lorain County NORTH RIDGEVILLE society. They depend on the
sponsored by community individuals, community organizations, JVS students will be advanc- - Lauren Fox earned a Sil- generosity and ?nancial sup-
churches and business owners, will run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in ing to the State SkillsUSA ver medal in Extemperane- port of the public to serve the
the Wellington High School gymnasium. Competition in Columbus to ous Speech; Jacob Good- people and animals of Lorain
be held in April. These JVS man earned a Gold medal County.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from the carnival will students earned this honor in Information Technology
be donated to Wellington Well-Help. The pro?ts will be used to by receiving top ratings in Services; Zack Koberna re-
pay for summer meals for Wellington students that are currently the North Central Regional ceived a Silver medal in the
enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. SkillsUSA Competition held Team Works event; Tyler Ya-
recently at Ohio Technical masaki was awarded a Gold
Last year, there were 36 organizations that provided games College (Cleveland), Ohio medal in the First Aid/CPR JACK MATIA
for the carnival and over 1,000 residents attended. There is no Carpenters’ Joint Appren- event. HONDA
cost to have a booth. If you are interested and would like to set ticeship & Training Center
up a booth at the carnival, please contact Beth Breisch at the (Rich?eld) and Polaris Ca- WELLINGTON - Sarah New & Used
Wellington Schools Superintendent’s of?ce at (440) 647-4286. reer Center (Middleburg Park received a Silver med- Cars
al in the Technical Drafting
Herrick Library events Heights). The JVS students event.
advancing to the next level In addition, many other 440-366-5501
Adult Writing Group - Thursdays, March 23 and April 6 & of the competition are listed students will be traveling to
20, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join this group if you have a passion for Steve Moore 823 Leona St., Elyria
writing of all venues. Bring samples of your writing to share
with the group. This group is not like other writing groups; we by school district below: Columbus in their straight- New and Certi?ed Hondas
encourage one another, try new and different forms of writing AMHERST - Brandon to-state competitive events All Models - Used Cars
and learn to create characters and plots for your ?ction pieces, not held on a regional basis.
or explore the world of poetry and verse. Registration is en- Harris was awarded a Silver Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-9; Tues. & Fri. 9-6; Sat. 8-5
couraged by calling the library. medal in the Team Works
event.
Slide Necklace Workshop - Tuesday, March 28, at 5:30 p.m. CLEARVIEW - Victor
Adults, ages 18 and up, come join the library staff at a free fun- Goncalves was awarded a
?lled evening class making a unique slide necklace. The library Silver medal in the Team K rystowski
will supply all materials. Space is limited and registration is re- Works event.
quired in person at the circulation desk or by calling the library. COLUMBIA - Tom T ractor 1967-2017
S ales
Chronic Disease Self-Management - Fridays, March 17, Widenmeyer was awarded
24 & 31 and April 7, 14 & 21, from 1-3:30 p.m. Do you have a Silver medal in the Team
health conditions that interfere with your life? Chronic Disease Works event; Thomas Ty-
Self-Management is a 6-week nationally recognized program moc earned a Silver medal in
designed to help adults living with long-lasting health condi- the Carpentry event.
tions gain con?dence in their ability to manage their symptoms ELYRIA - Brandon Per- Pancake Breakfast &
and to understand how their health affects their lives. This kins received a Silver medal
program is sponsored and conducted by Fairhill Partners, a for Photography.
non-pro?t agency devoted to successful aging. Space is limited FIRELANDS - Aaron Open House
and registration is required. Call the Herrick Memorial Library
to register for this program. Dunn received a Bronze
medal in Architectural Draft-
Afternoon Book Discussion - Thursday, March 23, at 2 p.m.
The Library’s Afternoon Book Discussion Group will be dis- 50th Anniversary Celebrationing; Chris Dennis received a
cussing the book “Magic Strings of Frankie Presto,” by Mitch
Albom. Interested adults may pick up the available books at Bronze medal in Collision
the circulation desk to check out. The group will meet in the Repair Technology.
library’s Community Room. KEYSTONE - Macie th

Spring Story Times - March 20 - April 27. The spring story March 25 from 9am - 3pmHecock received a Silver
times will begin the week of March 20 at the Library. The Fam- medal in the Automotive Re-
ily Time programs, for families with children up to and includ- ?nishing Technology event;
ing age 5, will take place on Monday evenings and will begin Gage Kinkoph earned a sil- Pancake and Sausage
at 6:30 p.m. Programs for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-5 ver in Advertising Design. Breakfast
years, will take place on Tuesday mornings beginning at 10:30
a.m., and programs for babies, ages birth to 24-months, will MIDVIEW - Kaylie Hol-
take place on Wednesday mornings beginning at 10:30 a.m. liday was awarded a Gold
Call the library to register for story times . medal in the Customer Ser-
vice event. Prepared by:
Ultimate Expedition - Friday, April 7, from 6-8 p.m. This
after hours lock-in is for tweens and teens, ages 10-15 (with Tom’s Country Place
parental permission). The participants will play the library’s
version of the ‘Amazing Race.’ Teams will be formed to fol- Raffle for Stihl
low clews and pass challenges to advance to the next level and products, toys,
ultimately win the prize. Registration with a signed permission
form (library supplied) is required. Stop by the library and pick Kubota and
up the permission form or have your parent come with you to New Holland
?ll it out. Promotional items!

To register for programs, call the library at (440) 647-2120.

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt

The Pen?eld Park Board will be having an Easter Brunch
on Palm Sunday, April 9, at Pen?eld Township Hall, 41012 St.
Rt. 18, in Wellington. Brunch includes all-you-can-eat eggs,
pancakes, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice and
milk. The Easter Bunny will also be there. Cost is: adults/$6,
kids 3-12/$4 and under 3 is free. The Easter Egg Hunt will be at
1 p.m.; Easter Egg Hunt only is $1.

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Community Garden accepting community garden. Each gardener plants and cares for their own RURAL-URBAN RECORD, March 20, 2017 Page 23
applications for 2017 growing season plot. Any excess produce is donated to North Ridgeville Com- Family Fun Story Time - Attend a fun story time for families
munity Care. with children ages 2-6 years old on Monday, April 3, from 1-1:30
The North Ridgeville Community Garden is starting its 7th p.m.
season as a community project in partnership with the City of Anyone interested in joining the group should complete the Library Friends Membership Meeting - Attend the gener-
North Ridgeville. Applications are now being accepted to par- application available on the city’s website at www.nridgeville. al membership meeting of The Friends of the North Ridgeville
ticipate in the 2017 growing season for the North Ridgeville org and return with payment (only checks will be accepted) to the Branch Library, Inc. on Monday, April 3, from 6-7 p.m. New
Community Garden. Application deadline is April 30 and garden attention of Dick Russell at Pioneer Ridge Prairie Lodge, 9479 members are welcome. Plans will be made for the next book sale
plots will be assigned by May 15. Saw Mill Trace, North Ridgeville, OH 44039, or you may drop and other fund-raisers.
off your application and payment to the Mayor’s Of?ce, City Prime Time Preschool Story Time - Bring your kids to Prime
The garden is located along Chestnut Ridge Road, across Hall, 7307 Avon Belden Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. Time Preschool story time on Monday, April 3, from 6:45-7:15
from where exit 3 comes off route 10 and enters Chestnut Ridge The applications will be picked up and processed by community p.m. There’ll be stories, music, ?nger plays and crafts for 2-6
Road. The total garden area covers about 2 acres. There are over garden personnel. If you have any questions or would like the year olds. Make the library a part of your Monday night bedtime
100 plots within the total area plus a large area marked off for application e-mailed to you, please contact Dick Russell, North routine. Children may come dressed in their pajamas ready to
North Ridgeville Community Care to grow crops. Any North Ridgeville Community Garden, at [email protected]. enjoy a bedtime story. Children may go into the story room alone
Ridgeville resident can participate in the project by growing or with their caregivers. See other story times offered by visiting
crops on plots of 20ft. by 15ft. The land is plowed and disced President’s List LorainPublicLibrary.org/Events. Preregistration is required.
by a local farmer in the spring. The plots are then measured and To register for programs or for more information, go online at
marked off by volunteer gardeners. Weather permitting, the plots Bruce E. Imbacuan Bruce E. Imbacuan is a res- LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Library at (440) 327-
are usually ready for planting by Memorial Day. ident of North Ridgeville and 8326. The North Ridgeville Library is located at 35700 Bain-
a Freshman at Miami Univer- bridge Road.
Free water is supplied to the plot via an extensive system of sity, majoring in Kinesiology
hoses that are connected to a main water source. A large tiller and and co-majoring in Premed- JVS Culinary Arts students excel
a variety of garden tools are available to maintain the plots. The ical Studies. Bruce has made at Regional Competition
plots can be fenced (although we prefer they not be) or left open the President’s List at Miami
at the discretion of each gardener. The fee for each initial garden University for the fall semes- Gold Medal Culinary Team from left: Julia Spondike of ECOT,
plot is $20 and there is a $20 fee for an additional garden plot, if ter, obtaining a 4.0 GPA. Armonni Nixon of Elyria, Cheyenne Thacker of Elyria and
available. These funds pay for various maintenance and garden Jack Wagner of Avon.
upkeep costs. The community garden is a non-pro?t operation. Congratulations!
Lorain County JVS Culinary Arts and Bakery & Pastry
The soil is very fertile and favorable for planting. It was for- North Ridgeville Historical Society Arts students shined at the recent Family, Career and Com-
merly planted by the farmer who prepares the land for planting munity Leaders of America (FCCLA) Regional Competition
in the spring and who plants soybeans in the acreage behind the The North Ridgeville Historical Society will host an Open held at Lorain County Community College. The JVS students
House at the Old Town Hall Museum on Sunday, March 26, that competed are listed below by the student’s associate
TREE SERVICE from 2-5 p.m. The museum is home to many articles from North school.
Ridgeville’s past - school photos, military memorabilia, business
Dennis Tree Service & Landscaping items and farm implements. There is a door from the Greenline Amherst: Madi Bollon, Bakery & Pastry Arts senior took a
Tree Trimming • Removal Trolley, a pump organ and many photos to refresh your memory silver medal in the Pastry Tray event. Angela LaRosa, Bakery
Stump Grinding • Pruning or pique your curiosity! Admission is free and the museum is & Pastry Arts junior took a silver medal in the Garde Manger
Fertilizers • Fire Wood handicap accessible by a rear ramp. Bring your family for a fun event. Haley Myers, Bakery & Pastry Arts senior took a gold
afternoon. The museum is located just west of Route 83 at 36119 medal in the Creative Cake event. Andrew Shaffer, Culinary
Free Estimates! Center Ridge Rd. Arts junior took a gold medal in the Culinary Team event.

Seth Emerson - Owner Garden Club fund-raiser Avon: Megan Doman, Bakery & Pastry Arts junior took a
Office: 440-322-2624 bronze medal in the Culinary Team event. Jack Wagner, Cu-
The Garden Club of North Ridgeville will be hosting a linary Arts senior took a gold medal in the Culinary Team
Emergency: 440-452-2456 fund-raiser at Chipotle, located at 32223 Lorain Road, in North event.
Ridgeville, on March 29, from 4-8 p.m. Everyone loves to eat
[email protected] out and this is a great opportunity to support a local organization Avon Lake: Amanda Hopkins, Culinary Arts junior took
that supports North Ridgeville. Just let the cashier know that you a silver medal in the Culinary Team event. Erik Kneip, Cu-
Jason E. Davis are supporting the North Ridgeville Garden Club before paying linary Arts senior took a gold medal in the Applied Culinary
-Complete Crane Service- so they will receive their proceeds. 50% of all proceeds go to the Math event and a silver medal in the Culinary Team event.
Garden Club! For more information, call (440) 365-8522.
“No Tree Too Big or Too Small!” Brookside: Chris Stenzel, Culinary Arts senior took a sil-
Tree/Stump Removal Dean’s List ver medal in the Culinary Team event.

Tree Trimming, Firewood The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to acknowl- Clearview: Xavier Speckhart, Culinary Arts junior took a
“FREE ESTIMATES” edge that Scott A. Thompson of North Ridgeville has made the gold medal in the Culinary Team event. Delucas Garcia, Cu-
Bonded & Insured Dean’s List for the January 2017 session in the College of Ap- linary Arts junior took a silver medal in the Applied Culinary
plied Technologies. Full-time students must receive a GPA of 3.5 Math event.
812 Bond Street, Elyria 44035 or better to be named to the Dean’s List.
Ph: 440-452-4840 email: [email protected] Elyria: Zarriah Bobbit, Culinary Arts junior took a silver
Congratulations! medal in the Culinary Team event. Alaya Hill, Bakery & Pas-
WATERPROOFING try Arts junior took a gold medal in the Creative Cake event.
Dean’s List Hannah Morgan, Bakery & Pastry Arts junior took a silver
BASEMENT medal in the Creative Cake event. Armonni Nixon, Culinary
SOLUTIONS Local students named to the Wittenberg University Fall 2016 Arts senior, took a gold medal in the Culinary Team event.
Dean’s List are Alexandra Ridel of North Ridgeville and Cam- Mihkyle Savage, Culinary Arts senior took a silver medal in
• Waterproofing eron Willis of Eaton. Committed to academic excellence, Wit- the Culinary Team event. Cheyenne Thacker, Culinary Arts
• Foundation Repair tenberg University regularly recognizes students who maintain senior took a gold medal in the Culinary Team event and a
high educational standards. These students maintained a 3.5 or gold medal in the Applied Culinary Math event.
• Yard Drainage higher GPA for the 2016 fall semester and earned a place on the
• Excavating Dean’s List. Firelands: Hannah Skodney, Bakery & Pastry Arts junior
took a bronze medal in the Pastry Tray event. Kailey Kudela,
• Sewer Replacement Congratulations! Culinary Arts junior took a silver medal in the Culinary Team
event.
440.773.3040 North Ridgeville Library
Midview: Marissa Ziegler, Bakery & Pastry Arts junior
J. A. KILBY ENT. Celebrate Spring - Enjoy spring themed stories, crafts and took a bronze medal in the Culinary Team event.
activities on Tuesday, March 21, from 2-3 p.m. Intended for ages
“Stop the water before it stops you!” 2 and up. Preregistration is required. North Ridgeville: CJ Howard, Culinary Arts junior took a
•Full Foundation Waterproofing •Wall Straightening, gold medal in the Culinary Team event. Andrew Ripley, Cu-
Replacement and Repairs •Full Plumbing Services Terri?c Terrariums - Can’t wait to get your hands in the dirt? linary Arts senior took a silver medal in the Culinary Team
Whether you have a green thumb or consider yourself a perpet- event. Erika Shaft, Bakery & Pastry Arts junior took a bronze
•Yard Drainage Systems •Concrete Replacement ual plant killer, come on Saturday, March 25, from 3-4 p.m. to medal in the Culinary Team event.
learn how to create a terrarium, a box used for growing plants.
440-327-3433 All materials will be supplied for each participant to create and Wellington: Alicia Davis, Bakery & Pastry Arts senior
take home their own. Limit one terrarium per family. Preregis- took a gold medal in the Garde Manger event.
POLYURETHANE CRACK INJECTION tration is required.
ECOT: Julia Spondike, Culinary Arts senior took a gold
SPECIALIZING IN SEALING POURED Smokin Fez Monkeys Music Program - Listen to the Smokin medal in the Culinary Team event.
BASEMENT WALL CRACKS Fez Monkeys live on Sunday, March 26, from 3-4 p.m. Prepare to
clap your hands, stamp your feet, sing along and have a barrel of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
~ OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ fun as this unique group performs old favorites and originals that (FCCLA) is a nonpro?t national career and technical stu-
will become favorites. The Monkeys are returning for their 5th dent organization for young men and women in Family and
performance at the library’s Sunday program series. Consumer Sciences education in public and private schools
through grade 12.
Adult Afternoon Book Discussion - Come discuss “The Girl
Who Came Home: A Novel of the Titanic,” by Hazel Gaynor, on Congratulations to all!
Tuesday, March 28, from 1-2 p.m. Adults enjoy a fun and inter-
JOE MINARCHICK (440) 785-4036 esting discussion of a popular title on the 4th Tuesday afternoon
each month. Copies of the book are available at the adult infor-
mation desk. New adult members are welcome.

Browser’s Reading Buddies - Have your child read to a ther-
apy dog on Saturday, April 1, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Browser’s
Reading Buddies is a relaxed, dog-friendly program, where 1st
through 5th graders may sit and read with a certi?ed Therapy
Dog International canine volunteer. Each child may sign up for
a 15 minute session.

North Ridgeville Writers - Are you an adult who wants to
meet other writers and hone your writing skills? Do you need
motivation to pick up a pen in the ?rst place? If so, take part in
the writing group on Saturday, April 1, from 2-4 p.m. Participate
in read and critique sessions and build your skills through writing
practice. Preregistration is required.

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