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The Rural-Urban Record Church to celebrate 200 years with

Published Bi-Weekly on Monday Ice Cream Social & Historic Tours
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter The First Congregational Church of North Ridgeville will
Founders 1955 celebrate 200 years of service to the community with a spe-
cial Open House on June 12. Featured during the day will be
Lee Boise, Publisher & President a Church Tour and Ice Cream Social. The church will also be
partnering with the North Ridgeville Historical Society for
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 tours of the nearby North Ridgeville Cemetery, where live re-
Mailing Address: enactments will be featured at the grave sites of many persons
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 important to the growth and development of our city as well as
the church.
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station “Two hundred years ago, settlers were still building log cab-
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 ins when a new church was opening its door to serve the com-
Email: news@rural-urbanrecord.com munity,” said Roy Dreger, co-chair of the event. “This little
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com village was named Rootstown before becoming Ridgeville and
later North Ridgeville,” Dreger added. In short order, the new
DEADLINE: church under construction would become the First Congrega-
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm tional Church.
“Life was not easy for the first settlers coming to this com-
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment’ munity,” continued Dreger. “Early North Ridgeville was a total
Out of Area Subscriptions - $40/year wilderness of tall trees and almost impenetrable thickets, home
to bears, wolves, poisonous snakes and other forest creatures.
Parking for the event will be available in the east parking lot of
Gentle Woman Fellowship the church, adjacent to the east entrance of First Congregational Our Lady Queen of Peace
Church. All events will begin at noon and continue until 5:30
Gentle Woman Fellowship is an inter-parish group that p.m., with doors closing at 6 p.m. The event is free and all are Catholic Church
welcome. Reservations are not required. Young children are in-
meets on first Fridays at Saint Clarence Parish Center, located vited to participate in arts and crafts at the church while parents
at 30106 Lorain Road, in North Olmsted. are on the tour.
The June 3 schedule of activities is: 8:30 a.m. - Attend Holy The church is located at 36363 Center Ridge Rd., in North Weekend Masses WeekdayMasses
Mass in the Chapel; 9 a.m. - Pray the Holy Rosary in the Chap- Ridgeville. (Church) (Church)
el; 9:30 a.m. - Gather for a snack and raffles, followed by a Talk Sat. 4:30 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs,
in Classroom 8. Food Pantry Sun. 8:30 Fri. 9 a.m.
During their grand finale of this season, after the Mass they
will pray the rosary for the living and deceased members of The St. Martin of Tours Food Pantry is open from 12-2 p.m., & 11 a.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
the Gentle Woman Fellowship and their living and deceased the second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 1824 Station
celebrants and speakers. They will also have Fr. Robert Cole, Rd., in Valley City (located behind the white house). The pantry
a Pastor at various parishes throughout the diocese who is cur- is open to all. ~708 Erie St., Grafton • 440-926-2364~
rently retired, join them for thier gathering. He is in residence
at St. Mary Catholic Church in Berea and is still known for his Seeking input on local
very inspirational talks. Join them to hear him speak on how the COLUMBIA
Mass is the representation of the Sacrifice on Calvary. Please transportation needs BAPTIST CHURCH
call one of the numbers below if you will be attending the Mass “Loving God; Loving Others”
or gathering. The 2022 Lorain County Transportation Survey is open and American Baptist Church
All women welcome! Come and bring a friend! accepting responses through Friday, July 1, 2022. All who live,
For questions and reservations, contact Mary Hoover at (440) work or spend time in Lorain County are invited to participate 25514 Royalton Road
330-1698 or Mary Tschanz at (440) 235-6258. and share their transportation needs. 440-236-8206
The survey is being conducted by Lorain County Mobili- 9:15 a.m.
Crafters needed ty Management (LCMM), in partnership with Lorain County Sunday School
for all ages
Transit and the Lorain County Commissioners. LCMM is an 10:30 a.m.
Crafters needed for LifeSpring Community Church Holiday impact initiative of United Way of Greater Lorain County in Family Worship
Craft Fair on December 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Valley City. partnership with MOVE Lorain County. Stairlift Access
Please call or text (440) 476-1562 or email dianephelps633@ Survey responses that align with the Lorain County Transit Rev. Phil Betts
gmail.com for information and application to participate. Redevelopment Plan will be taken into consideration for possi-
ble transit improvement opportunities within the constraints of
Sharing Grief the Lorain County Transit budget. In addition, survey respons- Christian Unity Church Lakeview Free Will
Your are always welcome at
es will be included in the updated Coordinated Transportation
Plan, which informs the Lorain County Transportation Adviso- 36353 Capel Road Baptist Church
You don’t need to go through your grieving process alone! ry Committee (TAC) and MOVE Lorain County on transpor- Grafton, Ohio 12025 Durkee Rd., Grafton
Grief Share is a faith-based support group for those who have tation needs. The goal is to develop solutions which enhance Pastor Neal Brock Sunday School 10 AM,
lost a loved one and are looking for answers as they sort through access to medical appointments, pharmacy, grocery stores and www.christianunitychurch.org Worship Service 11 AM.
Sunday Worship Service - 11am
their grief. They offer support, comfort and guidance through the workplace. Modes of transportation evaluated within the Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7pm Everyone welcome
shared experiences. All are encouraged to attend! Bring a friend survey include, but are not limited to, biking, walking, ride-
if you would like. sharing and public transit.
For more information or to register, visit www.griefshare. “We are really excited to be working with the Lorain County
org or call the church at (440) 236-8282. The group meets Commissioners to assist with making slight adjustments that Church of Christ Hosanna Lutheran Church
at Christ Church, located at 23080 Royalton Road (Rt. 82 at focus on some of the needs that have surfaced from previous Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am 13485 West River Rd.
Marks Rd.), in Columbia Station on Mondays, from 10-11:30 transportation survey” said Sharon Pearson, Lorain County Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm Columbia Station
440-236-8900
a.m. and 7-8:30 p.m., through May 23, 2022. Mobility Manager at United Way of Greater Lorain Coun- Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Family Worship 10:00 a.m.
ty. “Past transportation surveys have indicated that access to 211 Forest St., LaGrange hosannalutheran1@windstream.net
food, medical and crossing county lines must be addressed, es- 440-355-6872 www.hosannalutheranchurch.com
pecially for seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income
residents. Also, further emphasis on workforce and education
transportation is important for the continued economic vitality GRAFTON UNITED
in Lorain County.” METHODIST CHURCH
With funding from the Nord Family Foundation, LCMM “Answering God’s Call to Grow” 973 Mechanic St. •Grafton •926-2034
“Answering God’s Call to Grow”
enlisted Share Mobility from Columbus, Ohio and connected 105 West Main St, LaGrange 10:00am Worship
Mission:
440-355-4561
its software to available vehicles through LifeCare Ambulance
Laubenthal -Mercado Service. This workforce transportation pilot is a 6-to-9-month Services at 10am in the Family Life Center “Putting God’s Word to Work”
www.lagrangeumc.org
Pastor Bob Spaulding
FREE workforce transportation to primarily fill open positions
LM pilot began early January and has included several job fairs.
FUNERAL HOME
on 2nd and 3rd shifts at Thogus and Avient in Avon Lake. This
Now offering On-site
When this pilot is successful utilizing these virtual routes, the
Cremation Services
routes can be operated by Lorain County Transit and employ-
ees can pay for these services via their paycheck at no more
Funeral Home is also
than $2 a ride (or less when utilizing tax benefits through the
Handicap Accessible
Federal commuter benefit program).
Serving Families for over 50 years
“I believe we are making a real difference here. The goal
38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. • Elyria, Ohio 44035
our county, who otherwise may not have had access. We have
440-322-4626 • 440-323-1929 was to connect people within our county, with jobs available in
seen people from Lorain County working in other counties start
www.laubenthalmercado.com with these Lorain County based companies already and hope
to see these numbers grow,” said Joe Spriestersbach, Director
of Communications at LifeCare Ambulance Services, Inc. and
member of the MOVE Board of Directors. “The ride share
FUNERAL HOME program allows those with transportation issues to have safe
2089 Columbia Road reliable transportation to and from work with little to no cost
Valley City, OH 44280 Cremation • Monuments from the riders, which adds to their salaries by not having the
330-483-3300 Pre-paid Funerals expense of vehicle maintenance and fuel.”
“Understanding When There are several methods to participate in the transporta-
Needed Most” 1021 Main St., Grafton tion survey. You can text TRANSPORTLC to 41444 to receive
www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com 440-926-2048 a survey link. You can also obtain the survey online at www.
Pre-Need Planning Available www.dukefuneralhome.com surveymonkey.com/r/LCT2022survey. For a paper survey,
contact Sharon Pearson via email at sharon.pearson@uwlorain-
county.org or by phone at (440) 707-6477.
Helping You Plan a Personal Remembrance
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