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news@rural-urbanrecord.com “It’s such an honor to be recognized by an organization like every day that she is being recognized by The Henry Ford,”

Fireworks & Parade The Henry Ford,” said Ms. Kauffman. “I not only owe a great said Midview Superintendent Dr. Bruce Willingham. “Her stu-
deal to our teachers and administration, but also to our wonder-
dents appreciate the work they do in her classes, and her ability
Fun, food & family entertainment! On Saturday, July 2, the ful students who have met every challenge head-on. They’ve to challenge them and support them in their education are just
been a tremendous inspiration, and I look forward to the work
some of the qualities that make her such an important innovator
Village of Grafton is hosting a Hometown Independence Week- we will continue in the future.” for Midview Schools.”
end Concert at Willow Park, followed by a Fireworks Celebra- Kauffman’s 5-day trip includes roundtrip transportation
tion. to Detroit, accommodations, select meals, behind-the-scenes GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
Celebrate the Grafton Inaugural 5k and 1-mile fun run! tours, workshops with The Henry Ford Learning & Engage-
Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Willow Park. The cost is $35 ment staff and a recognition ceremony. She will also receive
per participant. All participants will receive a T-shirt and car $1,500 in Amazon gift cards for classroom supplies and select
sticker. This event is sponsored by State Farm and 44 Stronger. merchandise from The Henry Ford.
Proceeds benefit the new Veteran’s Memorial. “We’re proud of the work Ms. Kauffman has done with our
Entertainment: The concert opens at 3 p.m. with Hitlist, fol- students and it’s a testament to what she brings to her classroom
lowed by Killbillies at 5:30 p.m. and the feature band of Mark
Rhodes at 7:30 p.m. The concert is sponsored through the gen-
erosity of Grafton businesses Minnillo and Marshal Dentists
(420 Main St.), Check Please Café’ (569 Main St.), Shama Ex-
press, LLC, and Quality Control Inspections. The concert is on
the green, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Food: Jones Bones will serve their renown local favorites Downsizing
from their à la carte menu.
Fun, food, prizes and fireworks to follow beginning at dusk
(9:45 to 10 p.m.). The 2022 fireworks show looks to be one of
Grafton’s most intense ever! 101
Parking at Willow Park and Reservoir Park will be avail-
able, with capacity limit to be determined by Grafton Police the
day of the event. Once parking reaches capacity, park entrances
will be blocked to incoming traffic. We recommend you come Presented by
early and remain patient and respect the courtesy of others.
The Concert & Fireworks Celebration is subject to cancel- Jennifer Herron Underwood,
lation due to weather. The rain date will be Saturday, July 9. Senior Real Estate Specialist
Midview Scholarship recipients with Howard Hanna
Jon Reichel, President of the Midview Scholarship Com-
mittee, presented several college scholarships in the amount of
$2,500 each to five Midview Seniors during their awards day
on May 26, 2022.
The students receiving a scholarship were: Madeline Scav-
nicky, Sara Thomas, Tyler DiFranco, Lydia Henely and Grace
Dolin. The scholarships are renewable for one year. Two schol-
arship recipients from 2021 were also renewed at $1,500 each.
The Midview Scolarship Committee would like to thank all
who donated. Donations were received from: Midview Class Thursday, July 14th at 2pm
of 1960, Carolyn Hogue, Kathleen North Fox, James and Regi-
na Haight, Robert and Lucille Vernadakis, Tim Matheson, J.E.
Altheide, Annette Ferrito, James and Sue Ries, Elinor Reichel, Location: St. Mary of the Woods
Kathy Runyon, David Carmel, Carol Brennan, Gary and Mar-
lene Tumbas, Jon and Lindi Reichel and John and Haley Ferut. 35755 Detroit Rd. • Avon, OH 44011
Special thanks to a very generous donor who choose to remain
anonymous.
Village Of Grafton Fall Festival Join us as Jennifer Herron Underwood discusses downsizing tips,

prepping and pricing your home for sale, contracts, inspections,
Please mark your calendar for the Village of Grafton Fall
Festival to be held on October 1, at Willow Park, from 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. The LaGrange Engine Club will have their “old-time” and other questions that come up during the selling process.
vehicles on site, as well as other displays. The Village is in
the process of organizing a Farmers Market, Crafters and food
Vendors for the festival. If you would like to participate in the
Fall Festival, please complete the Craft and Farmer’s Market RSVP by July 12th to Shannon Shupp at 440-937-2735 or
Vendor form that can be found on the Village’s website, www.
villageofgrafton.org, or call the Town Hall at 926-2401 ext. #2 71-market@atriumlivingcenters.com
for more information.
Midview Teacher recieves

Teacher Innovation Award Please join us after the presentation for appetizers, refreshments and tours.

Midview Local Schools is proud to announce that Midview
East elementary teacher Kimberly Kauffman has been select-
ed as a Grand Prize Winner in The Henry Ford’s Innovation
Nation Teacher Innovative Awards. Her selection means Ms.
Kauffman will receive a 5-day “Innovation Immersion Experi-
ence” at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, in July.
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator
Awards recognize teachers who inspire students to challenge
the rules and take risks, demonstrate how to be collaborative
and empathetic, and teach the value of learning by staying curi-
ous and learning from failure.

Join the Village of Grafton for a Fun Family Night with Music, Food and Fireworks!

July 2, 2022 Fireworks will be at

Willow Park Dusk in Willow Park

The Concert in the Park Featuring:
Hit List 3:00pm Sponsored by the Generosity of:
Killbillies at 5:30pm &

Mark Rhodes at 7:30pm

Hosted by Mayor Dave DiVencenzo

T-Shirt Giveaway
and Jones Bones Food Truck!