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Street sweeping in the Village Joe Price honored was commissioned as an offi-
Ensign Leia Anne Peffer
The Village of Grafton streets are scheduled to be cleaned helps the village to grow and cer in the United States Navy
on July 13. Please have parked vehicles removed from streets prosper. He is a deserving re- on June 26, 2021. The 2016
by 7 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation. cipient of this award.” Midview High School gradu-
Price has been instru- ate attended Rochester Insti-
Grafton Tomorrow mental in a number of ma- tute of Technology, where she
jor projects and initiatives,
Comprehensive Plan update including the planning and earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Biomedical Engi-
The Village of Grafton, along with the Comprehensive Plan development of Project Bea- neering on a Navy ROTC
con, a four-megawatt (MW),
scholarship. ENS Peffer has
Steering Committee, is working to prepare the vision for the behind-the-meter solar gen- joined the Surface Warfare
future of the Village of Grafton. The Comprehensive Plan is eration facility completed Community aboard the USS
a document and process that determines community goals and in 2019, which resulted in a Essex (LHD2) in San Diego,
guides public policy for transportation, land use, recreation, $198,000 cost savings in so- California. Once qualified as Ensign Leia Anne Peffer
housing and economic development. Several workshops are lar generation for Grafton’s a Surface Warfare Officer, Oceanography Officer.
planned to encourage public participation in creating the Com- Joe Price electric utility customers she will join the Information Congratulations!
prehensive Plan. Joe Price, Village Ad- during the 2020 calendar year Warfare Community as an
Economic Development Workshop on July 13, from 6-8 p.m. ministrator for the Village alone.
at North Park. Areas of existing and future Village industrial of Grafton and member of In addition, Price serves GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
and commercial uses will be discussed. multiple American Munici- as a non-Board representative
Downtown Development on August 12, from 6-8 p.m. at pal Power, Inc. (AMP) non- on several AMP committees, SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
Village Hall. During this workshop, we will discuss design, or- Board committees, is a 2021 including those related to
ganization, economic development and promotion of the down- recipient of the American AMP Fremont Energy Center Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
town and take a walking tour of the area. Public Power Association’s (AFEC), Prairie State Project programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
Parks and Recreation on September 9, from 6-8 p.m. at (APPA) Larry Hobart Seven and AMP Transmission. 3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
North Park. Future Plans for the Village’s four parks will be Hats Award. Price was pre- “Joe wears so many dif- The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
discussed, which will include design, facilities and uses of the sented with the award on June ferent hats on any given day: drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829.
parks and possible future green space areas. 22 during the APPA National business manager, purchasing
Please plan to attend these important workshops and take a Conference in Orlando, Flor- agent, budget development These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.
few minutes to complete the survey and be part of the efforts to ida. and oversight, personnel and STARTING IN JULY WE WILL BE GOING BACK TO
build the “Grafton of Tomorrow.” The Larry Hobart Seven human resources; the list SIT DOWN DINNERS!
Please watch the Village website for further information on Hats Award recognizes utility goes on and on,” said Vil-
these events. managers who serve commu- lage of Grafton Mayor David 7/6 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with
Midview Classes of 1980/81 nities of less than 2,500 me- DiVencenzo. “If there were fruit and juice for participants.
a Twenty Hats Award, Joe
ters and whose management
Mark your calendars for our combined reunion! It will be duties extend well beyond the would be deserving of it.” 7/8 at 5:30 pm Senior Dinner for those that signed
on Saturday, September 4, from 6-11 p.m. at Greyhawk Golf scope of a manager in a larger The Larry Hobart Seven up. CANCELLATIONS FOR DINNER MUST BE
Course, located at US Grant St., in LaGrange. Cost is $45 per system. Price has served the Hats Award recognizes man- MADE BEFORE NOON.
person and includes a steak and chicken dinner, non-alcoholic Village of Grafton, a small agers of small utilities serv- 7/13 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
beverages, music, raffles, a 50/50, door prizes, a class picture community in Lorain County, ing fewer than 2,500 meters instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit
and a great time! There will be a cash bar. RSVP to Paty Jewett for nearly six years. who have small staffs and
(Showalter) at (440) 759-6262. Hope to see you there! “Joe Price’s vision and must assume multiple roles. and juice for participants.
leadership have been an in- The APPA is the service
Dean’s List valuable asset to his commu- organization for the nation’s • If you have questions on these programs, please contact
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
more than 2,000 communi-
nity,” said Jolene Thompson,
Jessica Nowoslawski, of Grafton, a Senior at the University AMP President/CEO. “He ty-owned electric utilities that • The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
of Wisconsin Oshkosh, qualified for the Dean’s List in spring has helped to lead Grafton’s serve more than 49 million occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
2021. Congratulations! electric utility in a way that Americans. Manager for additional information.
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