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WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Truenorth Patriotic Concert Cedarville University Dean’s List
Become an Ohio TrueNorth Cultural Arts will present a Patriotic Concert on The following students were named to the Dean’s Honor
Certified Volunteer Naturalist Saturday, June 25. The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Or- List at Cedarville University for spring 2022. This recognition
chestra, under the direction of Richard Fortney, will present
requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the se-
The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program seeks their annual Patriotic Concert on at 7 p.m. at Bay United Meth- mester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Local students
to train nature-loving citizens who wish to learn more about odist Church, located at 29931 Lake Road, in Bay Village. The on the Dean’s List are: David Abraham of Elyria, Joanna Lauer
nature and volunteer in their community. Receive classroom Concert will be inside in the sanctuary. The Concert is open to of LaGrange, Joshua Mundell of N. Ridgeville, Chukwuebuka
and field-based instruction on topics such as wildlife, insects, all, there will be a love offering to help offset costs. Ojukwu and Chukwuemelie Ojukwu of LaGrange, Autumn
A special tribute will take place for our Armed Services ask-
wetlands, ecology, geology, nature interpretation and more, all ing all who have served to stand and be recognized. The concert Riddle of Wellington and Stephen Vinczi of Elyria.
taught by state and local experts. The program, offered by OSU Congratulations!
Extension, in partnership with Medina County Parks, aims to will recognize the men, woman and family of the armed ser-
evening will serve as a time of reflection and hope, celebrating Park District & Non-profit selected to
build a core of knowledgeable volunteers to educate the public vices, our local police and fire men/woman, and our scouts. The
and promote awareness and citizen stewardship of Ohio’s nat-
ural resources. the past, praying for our future, as we celebrate our freedom. manage historic “Farm in the City”
This intensive training will be held on Wednesdays begin- The 40+ musicians will perform patriotic favorites such as
ning July 27 through October. Classes run from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 America the Beautiful, Battle Hymn of the Republic, When the
p.m. at various Medina County Park locations. Deadline to Saints Go Marching In, Stars and Stripes Forever, and God
register is July 5, 2022. Cost is $250 per person and includes Bless America.
This annual Patriotic Concert brings together favorite
12 days of classes, training materials, snacks and tools. After American songs and hymns that reach into the soul, stirring
training is complete, participants are encouraged to apply to
be volunteers for Medina County Parks, or other organizations the hearts of its listeners. The lyrics are the words that stay
supporting environmental missions, to put their new knowl- with us, the music that leaves us humming, the thoughts that
lifts us, and the inspiration that we seek … truly celebrating the
edge to use in the community.
For more information, visit go.osu.edu/ocvn, email kulhan- spirit of America in a truly remarkable way, as we prepare for
ek.5@osu.edu or call the OSU Extension Office at (330) 725- Independence Day.
4911.

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ities and experiences consistent with local history.
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form pedestrian/greenway connections in the eastern part of
the county will become increasingly challenging in the coming
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www.januzzi.com - with one exception: construction of a bike trail. MCPD was
recently awarded a $500,000 Clean Ohio Fund trail grant that
will enable the district to build the “Lake Medina Greenway”
from Smith Road to Lake Medina via an easement with Summa
Hospital. This property will become part of a greater network
of public spaces managed by MCPD.
MCPD will update its master plan for Lake Medina this
year to include all of these new opportunities, including the
farm property. That site will not be a typical park/nature cen-
ter that is open daily to the general public. Entry would be by
invitation only for special events, programs, meetings, work-
shops and tours. Friends and MCPD are developing partnership
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Since 1926 discuss uses of the buildings as well as the grounds. The Me-
dina County Historical Society, Feeding Medina County, the
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ering of partners befitting this unique opportunity, Brown’s and
Trump’s wishes and vision for the property can be achieved.
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