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Page 6, RURAL-URBAN RECORD June 20, 2022
The Rural-Urban Record

Published Bi-Weekly on Monday
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter
Founders 1955

Lee Boise, Publisher & President
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198
Email: news@rural-urbanrecord.com Christian Unity Church, located at 36353 Capel Rd., in
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com Grafton, is having Vacation Bible School, July 13-17, from
6:30-8:30 p.m. for ages 4-teens. Everyone is welcome to at-
DEADLINE: tend. As a service project, we will be collecting canned foods
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm and other nonperishable food items for a local food bank in
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment’ Grafton during VBS. There will be a fun competition to see
which class brings the most food items! For more information,
Out of Area Subscriptions - $40/year call the church office at (440) 748-1008.
Belden United Methodist Church invites all children from
Hot Meal program PreK to grade 6 to an island adventure - The Quest for God’s Our Lady Queen of Peace
Great Light as Discovery on Adventure Island, a Vacation Bi-
St. Mary, Elyria, located at 320 Middle Avenue, is continu- ble School program. The adventure includes music, science Catholic Church
ing to host their Hot Meal Program on the following Tuesdays: crafts, recreation and memorable Bible stories that will help
June 21 & 28. They are providing a take out meal starting at 4 children know and share the light God shines in the world. The
p.m. until the meals are gone. There is no requirement to take adventure runs from July11-15, from 6:30-8:10 p.m. at Belden Weekend Masses WeekdayMasses
a meal. Meals are distributed at the St. Mary School entrance, UMC, located at 36130 State Rt. 303, in Grafton. For more in- (Church) (Church)
which is located behind the Main Church. formation, call (440) 926-2209 or (330) 725-7847. Registration Sat. 4:30 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs,
begins July 11, at 6 p.m.
Food Pantry North Eaton Baptist Church, at 12109 Grafton Rd., in Sun. 8:30 Fri. 9 a.m.
Grafton, invites kids 4 years old to finishing 6th grade for this & 11 a.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
The St. Martin of Tours Food Pantry is open from 12-2 p.m., year’s Vacation Bible School, July 10-14, from 6-8:30 p.m. At
the second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 1824 Station “Spark Studios” kids will kick their creativity and imagination
Rd., in Valley City (located behind the white house). The pantry into high gear! They will see the beautiful truth that they are ~708 Erie St., Grafton • 440-926-2364~
is open to all. God’s workmanship as they learn to use their talents for God’s
Crafters needed glory. Each night is filled with Bible stories, crafts, snacks, COLUMBIA
games and prizes! The bus will be running in Grafton for those
that need a ride. Families are invited to join us on Thursday, at BAPTIST CHURCH
Crafters needed for LifeSpring Community Church Holiday 7 p.m. for the kid’s performance, food, games and giveaways! “Loving God; Loving Others”
Craft Fair on December 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Valley City. Register for free at MyVBS.org/NEBC to reserve your spot! American Baptist Church
Please call or text (440) 476-1562 or email dianephelps633@ Call (440) 748-2552 for more information.
gmail.com for information and application to participate. 25514 Royalton Road
Summer Crisis appointments 440-236-8206
9:15 a.m.
Sunday School
Relief from the summer heat will soon be available in Lo- for all ages
rain County. LCCAA’s Summer Crisis Program begins July 1, 10:30 a.m.
but residents can begin making appointment for assistance now. Family Worship
The annual program provides eligible households with a Stairlift Access
one-time benefit to assist with electric bills, central air condi- Rev. Phil Betts
Laubenthal -Mercado tioning repairs and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. Christian Unity Church Lakeview Free Will
The primary qualification for the program is a gross annual
LM meet at least one of the following criteria: Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7pm Worship Service 11 AM.
income at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Line
Your are always welcome at
FUNERAL HOME
($48,562.50 for a family of four in 2022).
Baptist Church
36353 Capel Road
Now offering On-site
Residents at that poverty level qualify for help if they also
12025 Durkee Rd., Grafton
Grafton, Ohio
Cremation Services
Pastor Neal Brock
Sunday School 10 AM,
• At least one household member is age 60 or over.
www.christianunitychurch.org
Funeral Home is also
• A household member has a documented medical condition
Sunday Worship Service - 11am
Everyone welcome
Handicap Accessible
worsened by extreme heat.
• Their electric service has been disconnected or they have
Serving Families for over 50 years
38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. • Elyria, Ohio 44035
• They are trying to establish new service.
440-322-4626 • 440-323-1929 received a disconnect notice. Church of Christ Hosanna Lutheran Church
• They are enrolling in PIPP Plus for the first time.
13485 West River Rd.
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am
www.laubenthalmercado.com • They are an existing PIPP customer in default. Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm Columbia Station
Benefits remain at levels expanded during the pandemic. 440-236-8900
Customers of regulated utilities can receive up to $500 in as- Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Family Worship at Noon
211 Forest St., LaGrange
sistance. Customers of unregulated utilities can receive up to 440-355-6872 hosannalutheran1@windstream.net
$800. Eligible clients can also receive up to $500 for central air www.hosannalutheranchurch.com
FUNERAL HOME conditioning repairs.
2089 Columbia Road Residents who have not received an air conditioner from GRAFTON UNITED
Valley City, OH 44280 Cremation • Monuments LCCAA in the last three years can request a unit. The cost of METHODIST CHURCH
330-483-3300 Pre-paid Funerals the unit will be deducted from the amount of assistance they 973 Mechanic St. •Grafton •926-2034
“Answering God’s Call to Grow”
“Understanding When receive. The remainder can be applied to their energy bill if “Answering God’s Call to Grow” 10:00am Worship
Needed Most” 1021 Main St., Grafton needed. 105 West Main St, LaGrange Mission:
440-355-4561
www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com 440-926-2048 Electric box fans will also be distributed. Residents who www.lagrangeumc.org “Putting God’s Word to Work”
Pre-Need Planning Available www.dukefuneralhome.com have received air conditioners in the past three years may be Services at 10am in the Family Life Center Pastor Bob Spaulding
eligible for a fan. Distribution of air conditioners and fans will
be subject to availability.
Appointments are required for this emergency program. All
appointments must be made online and will be conducted over
the phone. Make your appointment by going to our website:
Helping You Plan a Personal Remembrance https://www.lccaa.net/programs/energyservices/summer_cri-
36625 Center Ridge Road | N. Ridgeville | 327-2955 sis_2021.
www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com In person services are being offered for seniors only in part-
nership with the Lorain County Office on Aging (LCOA). An
LCCAA Energy Services employee is stationed at the LCOA
office in Elyria from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Those 60 and over who are not comfortable making an online
appointment may walk in during those hours.
Secure drop boxes are available at both the LCOA office,
at 320 Gateway Blvd. North, in Elyria, and at LCCAA, at 936
Broadway Ave., Lorain, for required documents.
Required documentation includes:
• Income information for all household members 18 years of
age or older for the last 30 days;
• Any member reporting “no income” must complete a no
income form;
• Social Security numbers for all household members;
• Proof of citizenship for all household members;
• Most recent electric and gas bills;
• Proof of medical condition if applicable (documentation
signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse practitioner).
For a complete list of countable income, please visit our
website. The program will run through Sept. 30 this year.
Additional information may be required. Please visit www.
lccaa.net or call (440) 245-1870 during business hours if you
have questions.