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boots and snow pants for kids and adults. The pantry is the Local School District. KEY also works to make the healthy
Summer social walking hour first Monday of every month from 9-11 a.m. at Lions Park, 240 choice the easy choice. Check out these other resources to stay
healthy from the KEY collaborative:
Glendale St., in LaGrange, and currently open to the public. If
•Borrow a travel-size blood pressure cuff from Key-
at Penfield Park you need assistance, you only need a drivers license/state ID stone-LaGrange Public Library for three weeks, just like you
and current utility bill to register. Please allow the Lions to help
make your life a little easier. would borrow a book.
Get your steps in at Summer Steps on Tuesday, September The LaGrange Lions would like to thank everyone who •Join Silver Sneakers if you are 65 years or older. Some in-
27, from 6-7 p.m., at Penfield Recreational Park, located at supported our recent gun raffle fundraiser. As per our claim on surances cover these classes; visit SilverSneakers.com to check
40756 State Route 18, in Penfield Township. Meet at the pa- the tickets, “for every 100 tickets sold over 800 we will add eligibility. The YMCA runs these classes at the LaGrange Unit-
vilion closest to the road. Summer Steps is a free way to get another gun,” with the public’s support in ticket sales we added ed Methodist Church at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays,
moving, presented by the Keystone Empowers You (KEY) col- 4 additional new guns to the raffle for a total of 16 guns. This is Thursdays (yoga) and Fridays.
laborative. phenomenal! Your support in this fundraising effort is truly ap- •Follow KEY on Facebook to learn about upcoming events.
No membership or registration is required and all ages and preciated. We congratulate all the winners and hope you enjoy
abilities are invited to join. Penfield Recreational Park has a your prizes. We want to give a huge shout out to FinFeatherFur Lions Fall Fish Frys
paved trail, hydration station and other amenities. and Kelly Walker for all their help with firearms, McConnell’s
For more information on KEY, or to check for inclement Meats for the great meats raffled off and last but certainly not
weather cancellations, visit Facebook.com/KeystoneEmpow- least, all those who attended and supported our efforts. The LaGrange Lions Fall Fish Frys will be held on October 7,
ersYou. crowd wasn’t huge, but their support and enthusiasm was fan- 14, 21 & 28, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lions Park, 240 Glendale
tastic. We hope everyone will plan on joining us September 9, St., in LaGrange. Prices are as follows: full fish dinner - $15,
LaGrange Lions news 2023 for our 8th Annual Gun Raffle and see what you’ve been full shrimp dinner - $15, half fish/half shrimp dinner - $15, half
fish dinner - $10, half shrimp dinner - $10, mac & cheese dinner
missing.
- $8 and hot dog meal - $6. Extra fish is $3 per piece and extra
The LaGrange Lions are starting to get ready for their annu- Blood Drives shrimp is $2 per piece. Subbing mac & cheese for french fries
al Holiday Cheer event. In order to accomplish this, they need will cost $2 extra for each substitution. Dinners include fries,
your help. The Lions are requesting donations of food and/or cole slaw, bread & butter, tartar sauce/cocktail sauce. Service is
money to purchase food in order to fill the food boxes for distri- Penfield Township will hold a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. on drive-thru only and cash only. No phone orders accepted.
bution. Food and coin boxes will be in local businesses for your September 28 and from 12-5 p.m. on November 23. The blood
convenience. Should you decide to send a check, please make drives will be at the Penfield Township Town Hall, located at
it payable to LaGrange Lions Community Foundation and mail 41012 St. Rt. 18, in Penfield/Wellington (corner of St. Rts. 18
it to: LaGrange Lions, P.O. Box 63, LaGrange, OH, 44050. A and 301).
donation to this Foundation is 100% tax deductible.
The LaGrange Lions will resume collecting winter wear to Indoor walking returns to Keystone As we delve into the new school year, I want to thank our
be distributed free of charge to those in need at the monthly students, parents and staff for the smooth transition! We were
food pantry starting November 5. They will be accepting new Elementary School this fall also excited to welcome our kindergarteners. It’s so great to see
or gently used and clean items such as hats, gloves, scarves, our newest Wildcats and their excitement as they begin their
Come and walk the safe, warm halls of Keystone Elemen- first year of school!
Join our directors for coffee and conversation about our
440-355-4616 tary School, located at 531 Opportunity Way, from 6-8 p.m. multi-tiered system of supports we have for students. This will
every Tuesday and Thursday from October 4 through April 27,
Keystone Pointe Offers: 2023 (on days when school is open - check Facebook or the delve into our positive support programs, which are designed
•Large Private Rooms school website). Walk the ground floor route (five laps equals to create a safe and supportive school environment. Pupil Ser-
vices Director Nikki Campbell and Curriculum Director Aman-
one mile), or walk the stairs route (five laps equals 1.1 miles).
•5 Star Rating - Medicare’s Highest Enter through Keystone Elementary School’s front doors da Goran will lead the discussion, which will take place on Fri-
•Secured Dementia Unit and sign in at the indoor walking table. No cost to participate. day, October 21, from 10-11 a.m. at Michelle’s Café at 548
•Post Hospital & Long-term Care All ages are welcome to attend. If school is canceled due to North Center Street in LaGrange. We hope to see you there!
weather, indoor walking is also canceled. We are also hosting an encore parent night on October 19
Lorain County adults were most likely to rate their physical to discuss bullying amongst today’s youth, titled “What it Is,
health as not good if they lived in a rural area (43%) - accord- What it Isn’t, and What to Do About It.” This includes discus-
ing to the 2019 Lorain County Community Health Assessment. sion on the differences between physical bullying, verbal bully-
383 Opportunity Way The Keystone Empowers You collaborative (KEY) is dedicated ing, and the effects of social media on today’s youth.
LaGrange, OH 44050 to bringing new health resources to residents of the Keystone
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Riddell Lorain

$58
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FOR COMMISSIONER Million Projected

Revenue

2022 Lorain $70

County Budget Million

$12Million Budget Shortfall

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States allocated for COVID-19 Relief. The county is borrowing money from hard
working taxpayers to pay for their day to day overspending and pet projects

instead of long term investments that benefit the entire county for years to come.
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