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Lions Club Thank You Lacy seeks loving home of free nature programs designed for ages 7 to adult. Themed

The LaGrange Lions Club recently held their annual Holiday hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes that explore seasonal hap-
Cheer event on December 19. Though the weather was cold with adoption. She came into the penings are offered on Wednesdays. No registration is required.
Please visit the park district’s website for a brochure listing
light flurries, they had a great time greeting those who came to kennel as a stray from the city complete hike details and dates.
receive food boxes and toys to help make their Christmas holiday of Elyria. She may do best as Photographers of the Parks Club Meeting - Oenslager
a little brighter. As in multiple years past, they again collaborated the only dog. She’s great with Nature Center, January 23, from 3-5 p.m. This is a great op-
with the KHS girls softball team and Coach Doug Cooper to people and very playful. Lacy portunity for nature photo enthusiasts of all skill levels to share
collect toys for the kids in need. This team does a wonderful job has a white coat with fawn knowledge with like-minded folks and gain special access to
of setting these toys up and making sure parents or grandparents colored markings and soulful programs and events related to photography. The club will em-
are able to choose the appropriate items for their children/grand- eyes. She’s currently in Ken- phasize, but not be limited to, nature photography. Please con-
children and that there is plenty from which to choose. They also nel #6 and is available at the tact club leadership at medinapotp@gmail.com with questions
provide the free pancake breakfast for all the registered recipi- Lorain County Dog Kennel. or for more information. Ages 16 to adult. No registration is
ents. This is a huge help to the Lions members. They are located at 301 Ha- required.
But, they could not provide all the food and toys alone. This Lacy daway Street, next to Rural
event is so successful thanks to the support and donations from Lacy is a 1-2 year old fe- King in Elyria. For kennel
some of the local businesses and many, many generous people male, mixed breed dog. Lacy hours and complete informa- Wreaths Across America Day at
inside and outside the community. They are so grateful for your weighs 50-60 lbs. Adorable tion, Google Lorain County
help. Thank you to: Dollar General, IGA, Bulldog Pub & Grille, Lacy is updated on vaccines Dog Kennel or call them at Resthaven Memory Gardens
Burnett’s Septic Service, The Child Garden Grafton, Country and will be spayed upon (440) 326-5995.
Roads Mercantile, Friendship, Mickey Mart, Subway, Village The Nathan Perry Chapter Daughters of the American Revo-
Pizza, Well Goodness Gracious, West Roofing Systems, Durham lution was pleased to bring the National Wreaths Across Amer-
Ridge HOA, Keystone Elementary & Middle Schools, La- MEDINA PARKS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 ica Day to Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon this year. The
Grange United Methodist Church, Milton Trucking, First Bap- turnout was overwhelming. Over 200 volunteers showed up,
tist Church-LaGrange, LaGrange Church of God, Penfield Quil- Tree-mendous Trees - Susan Hambley Nature, Saturdays, which included veterans and veteran organizations, Daughters
ters, Jamie Myers and every person who sent a check or donated January 15 & 22, and Sundays, January 16 & 23, from 12-5 and their families, the Girl Scouts from Elyria, the Cub Scouts
change/cash into the coin collection boxes. They would also like p.m. Beat the winter blues by getting out of the house and of Pack #111 from North Eaton Twp., the Midview Schools
to thank Frank and Sherri Rybarcyk for their generosity in allow- learning about trees! Visit Susan Hambley Nature Center for JROTC, the Mayor of Avon, Bryan Jensen, and many, many
ing the Lions to use their big garage as the staging ground for indoor activities and to walk the nature trail to learn even more members from the community.
storing, sorting and packing all the food for Holiday Cheer. They tree facts posted along the path. All ages are welcome. No reg- Thank you to all because this couldn’t have been done with-
value your service so much. Also, thanks to Commerce Delivery istration is required. Free. out your support, especially Resthaven Memory Gardens for
for the use of their truck so they only needed to make one trip to Monthly Maker: Cardinals - Tuesday, January 18 to Sun- partnering with The Nathan Perry Chapter NSDAR for this
the Lions Club. day, January 30 at the Oenslager Nature Center. Enjoy the cre- national event. The remembrance wreath placement, for over
For those that may have been missed, thank you for your as- ative talents of your fellow park goers. Walk along the Monthly 900 veterans interned, took approximately an hour to complete.
sistance in helping us live up to our motto, “We Serve!” Maker’s trail to view cardinals made from a variety of mate-
rials by families and individuals from across the county. Get This year’s theme was to “Live Up to Their Legacy.” If you
inspired and consider making your own contribution to next would like to donate to this worthy cause of honoring veterans
month’s Maker series. All ages are welcome. No registration is interred at Resthaven Memory Gardens for next year, you may
required. Free. The gate, grounds and building are open from 9 do so directly at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/OH0222P.
a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Sunday (closed
Monday).
Hibernation Hike - Allardale West Parking Lot, Thursday,
440-355-4616 January 20, from 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. While the shorter, Happy New Year
Keystone Pointe Offers: colder days of winter may make you want to curl up and snooze
•Large Private Rooms the season away, this is the perfect time of year to get outside from
•5 Star Rating - Medicare’s Highest and stretch your legs. So, bundle up and join us on this hike Ted Schriver, Realtor
to learn about how animals are adapted to survive this chilly,
•Secured Dementia Unit sleepy season. All ages are welcome. No registration is re- 10247 Dewhurst Rd., Suite 101
Elyria, Ohio 44035
•Post Hospital & Long-term Care quired. Free.
Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Winter Birds - Carolyn C: 440.225.5219
Ludwig Mugrage Park, Sunday, January 23, from 3-4 p.m. Bird
watching is a great way to brighten up a winter day, and it’s a
383 Opportunity Way constant source of entertainment. We’ll learn about our resident
LaGrange, OH 44050 winter birds and birds that visit our area just for the winter.
Near the intersection of 301 & 303 Bring binoculars. Natural Discoveries is an award-based series