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                                                           Each applicant had to meet the criteria set by the Diamond   bouquet of adorable pom-  makes it special and how you
      GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20               Club Scholarship Committee, which included an application,   pom dandelions.  They make   can craft it yourself. He will
                                                        grades, community service, 2 years of baseball participation, a   perfect centerpieces for sum-  share his best tips for creative
              Midview Diamond Club                      500 word essay and either be attending a college/university or   mer picnics! All materials for   writing  and  read  from  his
                                                                                                           the activity will be provided.
                                                                                                                                    own book of flash fiction, The
                                                        entering the military.
               Scholarship recipients                   have not had children participating  in the baseball  program   Registration required.  Book  of Duels. Registration
                                                           Please  note:  the MDS Scholarship  Committee  members
                                                                                                             Anime  &  Manga  Soci-
                                                                                                                                    required.
                                                        since 2013 & 2015. The first award was given in 2016. The   ety -  Wednesday, July 6, at   Inspired  Readers  -
                                                        bylaws of the MDC state that no parent of a current baseball   3:30 p.m. Join the Anime and   Wednesday,  July  13,  at  12
                                                        player may serve on the scholarship committee.     Manga Society to watch and   p.m. Join facilitator Elizabeth
                                                                                                           discuss  Anime, draw Man-  Smith for a lively discussion
                                                                Grafton-Midview Library                    ga and have a light Japanese   of  a  different  inspiring  book
                                                                                                                                    each  month.  The  title  for
                                                                                                           style snack and drinks.  This
                                                           The   Grafton-Midview  a loved one. Come and learn   program is for teens 12-18 or   July’s meeting  will  be  The
                                                        Public Library is located  at   about helpful techniques to   in grades 7-12. Registration is   House on Foster  Hill, by
                                                                                                           required.
                                                                                                                                    Jaime Jo Wright. Bring your
                                                        983 Main Street, in Grafton.  deal with your grief and find   Crash Course in Creative   lunch (optional) and come
                                                        Please contact  the library   comfort in a supportive group   Writing with Michael Garri-  ready to discuss the story
                                                        if you have  any questions   setting.  The  Hospice  of the   ga - Monday, July 11, at 6:30   of Kaine Prescott, who  af-
                                                        regarding  any  of  these  pro-  Western  Reserve  asks those   p.m. Dr. Michael Garriga,   ter the death of her husband
                                                        grams at (440) 926-3317 or   who have experienced  the   local author and Professor of   and in search of a fresh start,
                                                        visit our website at www.  loss of a pet, a child under the   English at Baldwin  Wallace   purchases  an  old  Wisconsin
                                                        gmplibrary.org. Follow us   age  of  eighteen,  or  a  person   University, will  speak about   house with a suspicious his-
                                                        on social media for news and   who passed away from sui-  the  art  of  flash  fiction:  what   tory.
                                                        program updates!          cide or homicide to not attend
                                                           GMPL is closed Monday,   this program. Registration re-      SEE GRAFTON LIBRARY ON PAGE 27
                                                        July 4, to celebrate the Inde-  quired.
                                                        pendence Day holiday. Please   Treat Thursdays - June 23
                                                        return items in our book drop   & 30 and July 7 & 14, from   SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
                                                        located on the parking lot side   3-4 p.m. Bring  your dog or   Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
             L-R: Benjamin DeSimone  and Jaedon Matias.  of the building. We hope you   other pet up to the library and    programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
                                                                                  we’ll give your pet a treat or a
                                                        and your family  have a safe
        The Midview Diamond Club is thrilled to announce the re-  and happy holiday.  toy. Who knows? There could   3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
      cipients of their Annual Scholarship Program. On May 26, at   Summer Reading 2022   be people treats too. We hope   The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
      the Midview Senior Awards Ceremony, two very deserving Se-  - Oceans of Possibilities  -   to see you and your best four-  drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829.
      nior Midview Baseball players were awarded a total of $3,000   Now-July 23. There’s Oceans   legged friends.  These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.
      in scholarship money. In addition to the monies awarded, each   of Possibilities  this summer   Harry Potter Trivia Night
      recipient received a personalized, autographed baseball from   at the Grafton-Midview Pub-  -  Friday, June 24, at  7 p.m.   6/21 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
      MLB Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Eric Lauer (a proud 2013   lic Library.  This year’s  pro-  Celebrate  the 25th anniver-  instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit
      Middie alum).                                     gram began June 6 and runs   sary of the  publication  of   and juice for participants.
        Benjamin DeSimone, a $1,500 award recipient was a Na-  through Saturday, July 23.   Harry Potter and the Sorcer-  6/28 at 2:00 pm Senior
      tional Honor Society member. He holds a 4.1 GPA and was an   We’re ready for all ages this   er’s Stone with a Harry Pot-
      Academic M recipient. He was a 4-year member of the Mid-  year with an “in-person” pro-  ter  trivia  night!  Bring  your   Exercise Class being
      view Baseball team, 3 years in Basketball, 2 years in Football   gram. We have plenty of great   own team of six or make   instructed by Debi’s
      and a 2022 Team Captain, represented the 1st team All-Con-  prizes,  programs  and  fun  in   one there. Enjoy pizza and   Personal Training with fruit
      ference and 2022 Lorain County All-Star Team as Representa-  store.         refreshments,  enter  a Hog-  and juice for participants.   HAPPY INDEPENDENCE
      tive for Midview. He was also a member of the ‘Midview Paint   Mini  Masterpiece  Art   warts-house-inspired   raffle                  DAY!
      Crew.’ He will attend Lorain County Community College on a   Show -  Stop by and browse   and compete  for the grand   7/5 at 2:00 pm Senior
      Presidential scholarship.                         our exhibit!  Local  artists   prize! Ages 12 and up. Event   Exercise Class being instructed by Debi’s Personal
        Jaedon Matias, a $1,500 Award Recipient, holding a 4.12   of  all  ages  have  submitted   is free for all who register.  Training with fruit and juice for participants.
      GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and an   “Ocean-themed” works of art   Pompom Dandelion Bou-
      Academic M recipient. He was a 4-year member of the Mid-  to our Mini  Masterpiece Art   quet - Join us on either Tues-  • If you have questions on these programs, please contact
      view Baseball Team, a 4-year member of the Midview Football   Show. Stop by the library and   day, June 28, or  Thursday,      the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
      Team and 2 years in Basketball. He was a member of the Mid-  vote for your favorite work of   June 30, at  6 p.m., to  learn   • The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
      view FCA Club, recipient of the SWC Leadership Certificate of   art in each category. Pieces of   how to  use ordinary  yarn  in     occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
      Excellence and was named 1st team All-Conference for Foot-  art  receiving  the  most votes   a creative  way by making a       Manager for additional information.
      ball. He will attend Lorain County Community College on a   will win our grand prizes.
      Presidential scholarship.                         Vote until July 23!
                                                           Macaroni Mondays - Ev-    Grafton-Midview Public Library's
                                                        ery Monday through July 18.
               Minnillo & Marshall                      Do you like  mac & cheese?
                 General Dentists                       So do we! We like it so much    2022 Summer Reading Program
                                                        we’re giving away the fixings
              420 N. Main St., Grafton                  for a mac & cheese meal ev-                                       Mini-Masterpiece
                                                        ery Monday. Just stop by the
                          Emergencies                   library and fill out a ticket, or                                 Through July 30
                                                                                                                          Exhibit
                                                        visit  our social  media  pages
                                                        and comment there!  You’ll
                           Welcomed!                    automatically  be entered  to                                     Local artists, staff, and area residents
                                                        win.
                                                                                                                          compete in our first mini-masterpiece
                                                           ALWAYS Learning at the
                            Same-day Denture            Library - Tuesdays at 10 a.m.                                     contest and exhibit. Stop by and vote
                             Repairs Available          June 21 & 28 and July 12 -   now - July 23                        for your favorites in each category.
                                                                                                                          Winners are announced on August 1.
            “We Cater to Cowards”                       Join the library and Grafton’s
                                                        own Always Best Care Senior
          SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE               Services for a weekly educa-
                    440-926-3441                        tional  program, fun games   Pompom Dandelion Bouquet           Harry Potter Trivia Night
                                                        and included free  lunch.
                                                        Come and meet other seniors,   Thursday, June 30, 6 PM          Friday, June 24, 7 PM
                  ATTENTION!                            socialize  and learn about all   Use ordinary yarn in a creative   WE STILL HAVE SEATS
                                                                                     way to make a bouquet of
                                                                                                                        AVAILABLE! Ages 12 and up. The
                                                        the great assistance available
               BUSINESS OWNERS                          in your own community on a   adorable pompom dandelions.        event is free for all who register.
                                                                                     They make perfect centerpieces
                                                        variety of topics! Registration
          Eaton • Grafton • LaGrange • Wellington       is required for each session.  for summer picnics! All materials   Up, Up, & Away
                                                           Tinker Tuesdays -  Tues-  for the activity are provided.     Saturday, July 23, 6 PM
                     G.L.W.                             days, June 21 & 28 and July   Registration is required.         Bring your blanket and chairs
                                                                                                                        to Our Lady Queen of Peace
                                                        5 &12, at  10 a.m. Join our
                                                                                                                        708 Erie Street, Grafton
                     Broadband, Inc.                    partners from the OSU exten-  Treat Thursdays                   Come out and join the Library for an
                                                        sion office to explore and cre-
                                                                                                                        amazing double feature: first, an up-
                                                        ate some wild STEM themed
            993 Commerce Dr. • Grafton • 440-926-3230   projects. This program is for   Thursday, June 23, 30, 3 - 4 PM  close hot air balloon experience with
                                                                                     Bring your pet up to the Library for a
                       www.glwb.net                     children ages 7-12. Sign up is   FREE treat or toy! There might be   "Just a Dream" courtesy of Michael
         Digital Cable • High Speed Internet • Phone Service  required as space is limited.  -  people treats available too!  Miller, and second, once it's dark, a
                                                           Family
                                                                    Storytime
                                                                                                                        special showing of a movie about a
                                    System Upgrades     Wednesdays, June 22 & 29                                        man, a boy and a talking dog
                                      Now Complete      and July 6 & 13, at 11:30 a.m.                                  searching for giant bird named Kevin.
                                                        Join us in the Children’s De-
                                     in Most Areas...   partment we read stories, sing                                  Rain date:   August 27 @ 6 PM
                                     Call for Details!  songs, practice finger rhymes                                   Oh, and speaking of Kevin...
                                                        and explore a variety of oth-                                   He's hiding around Grafton. He could
                                                        er early  literacy  activities                                  be eating in restaurant, shopping at a
                                                        designed to create lifelong                                     local store or hanging out at a park. If
                                                        readers. No registration is re-                                 you find him, bring him to the Library
                                                        quired for this family event.
        Speeds of 100MG, 200MG, 500MG and more available!  Hope & Healing with the                                      and you'll win a sweet prize!
       1.Advanced phone systems with features for small to large   Hospice  of the Western Re-                          Macaroni Monday
        businesses with 2 - 500 phones, including voicemail and all   serve - Thursday, June 23, at                     Stop by and register to win a macaroni
        the features needed to run a business.          10 a.m. Join Laurie Mason,                                      meal on us! We announce winners
       2.Disaster recovery & back up service with all files backed up   LISW-S, ACHP-SW,  Be-                           every Monday! Enter via our social
        offsite to our data center.                     reavement  Coordinator for
       3.Web hosting along with email                   the Hospice of the  Western                                     media as well.
       4.Direct fiber to the business up to 10gig x 10gig.  Reserve, who will facilitate a
       5.Support staff & network all based on Cisco Networking   support group for adults who
        Equipment—the best!                             have experienced the death of     440-926-3317   |   www.gmplibrary.org
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