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consists of 110 hours of procedures, self defense, search & sei- to learn about earning service hours. Snack provided. Regis-
Village of Grafton Fall Festival zure and Ohio Law. tration is required. This program is for teens ages 12-18 and in
grades 7-12.
Anyone interested in applying for the next class of the Lo-
rain County Sheriff’s Auxiliary can obtain an application by Hunting for Treasure with Metal Detecting - Thursday,
The Village of Grafton’s Fall Festival will be held on Octo- writing, calling or stopping by at the Lorain County Sheriff’s September 29, at 6:30 p.m. Do you wonder what treasures are
ber 1, at Willow Park, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The LaGrange Engine Office at 9896 Murray Ridge Rd., in Elyria, or from the Sher- in your own backyard? Find out through metal detecting! Join
Club will have their “old-time” tractors, gas engines and other iff’s website, www.loraincountysheriff.com. Application dead- local enthusiast Bruce Bishop for a deep dive into this fasci-
vehicles on site, as well Blacksmithing and other displays. line is December 31, 2022. nating activity that leads to exciting discoveries. Registration
The Festival will also have crafters and food vendors along required.
with fall items, such as pumpkins and cornstalks to purchase. Horse Rescue Reverse Raffle Kickin’ it with Korra - Monday, October 3, at 4 p.m. - for
Music by “Big Mike,” Hay Bale Maze, a Cruise-In and other Children. Come on in and kick it with Korra! Read her a story,
fun activities are also planned for the Fall Festival. Grab some friends for a great night out and support the res- sing her a song, or just spend some quality time with Korra. Ev-
ery first Monday of the month, Korra will be in the Children’s
Library Friends Social Hour cue horses of Angels Haven Horse Rescue. Their annual Re- Department from 4-5 p.m. with her caregiver, Tina. Monday,
verse Raffle is on Saturday, November 5, at The 8820, located
October 10, at 4 p.m. - for Teens. Come hang out with Korra,
The Friends of the Grafton Library will host their annual So- at 8820 Bender Road, in North Ridgeville. Try your luck for a the new therapy dog, in the teen zone.
cial Hour on October 4, at 6:30 p.m., in the Community Room chance to win $1,200 on the main board. BINGO, sideboards ALWAYS Learning at the Library - October 4, 11 & 18, at
and baskets will be ready for the taking. Tickets are on sale
at the library on Main Street. now. Please text or call (440) 781-5060 for more information! 10 a.m. Join the Library and Grafton’s own Always Best Care
Join them for light refreshments and a chance to meet other Senior Services for a weekly educational program, fun games
Tickets are $100 per couple or $75 per individual and in-
Friends in the group. Learn more about what the Friends do to clude 1 main board ticket, dinner, wine, beer, soft drinks and and included free lunch. Come and meet other seniors, social-
support the library. Check out the Friends Bulletin Board in the dessert. Veterans can enjoy $5 off of a couples or individual ize and learn about all the great assistance available in your
library entrance. ticket in honor of Veterans Day! Dinner only tickets are $40 (no own community on a variety of topics!
Save the Date! The semi-annual Friends of the Library Book Escape Room: Space Station - Tuesday, October 4, at 3:30
Sale will run October 31-November 5. Friends Preview (mem- main board ticket). or 4:45 p.m. Do you have what it takes to escape the space sta-
Lots of fun, food, side boards, raffle prizes, photo booth,
bers only) will be October 31, from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. entertainment and more! For more information, call (440) 781- tion? Can you keep your cool under pressure? Register for this
fun board game style Escape Room. This escape room is rec-
Sheriff’s Auxiliary Training Class 5060 or (440) 781-5050. All ticket donations help pay for the ommended for ages 16+. Perfect for teens (ages 12-18 and in
horses feed, supplements, veterinary and farrier care and stall
grades 7-12) and their parents to try and solve together. Please
bedding. only register for one event or the other.
Sheriff Phil R. Stammitti is proud to announce the next “Wreck This Journal” Club - Thursday, October 6, at 3:30
training class for the Sheriff’s Auxiliary. The class is tentative- Grafton-Midview Library p.m. Our Wreck this Journal Club will continue this fall. If you
ly scheduled to begin in January 2023. The Sheriff’s Auxiliary did not get to join us last year, contact the teen librarian to see
was organized in 1957. Over the years, the Auxiliary has prov- The Grafton-Midview of the book. Registration is if there is still availability. Do you like to write, journal, draw,
en to be a dedicated and efficient volunteer organization. Public Library is located at required. This program is create or destroy? Then this club is definitely for you. We are
The Auxiliary is composed of volunteers whose objective is 983 Main Street, in Grafton. for teens ages 12-18 and in working our way through Wreck this Journal, by Keri Smith.
to augment the strength of the Sheriff’s Office and be a supple- Please contact the library if grades 7-12. Participants will receive a free copy of the journal. This pro-
ment to regular staff of Deputies and Correction Officers. you have any questions re- Teen Advisory Group - gram is for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 7-12. Registration
The class is open to all persons who are 19 and older, have garding any of these great Thursday, September 29, is required.
a high school diploma, are citizens of the United States and are programs at (440) 926-3317 at 3:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Armored Warriors of the Deep - Thursday, October 6, at
of impeccable character. or visit our website at www. Group and others interested 6:30 p.m. Join Shipwreck Hunters Georgann and Mike Wachter
The Sheriff’s Auxiliary donates thousands of hours to the gmplibrary.org. Follow us on in earning volunteer or com- for a presentation on early hard hat divers and their “dive ar-
Sheriff’s Office and to the citizens of Lorain County. These social media for news and munity service hours, please mor.” Come hear tales of salvage and treasure about these early
hours are accumulated in three basic areas of duty. program updates! join Crystal as she decorates diving pioneers in the Great Lakes and see demonstrations of
Cruiser Duty: Those meeting requirements and training are Tween Café - Monday, the Teen Zone for Hallow- their commercial equipment! Registration is required.
permitted to ride with regular Deputies of the Sheriff’s Office. September 26, at 4 p.m. On een, make bookmarks for our
This assignment provides the capability of having two person the fourth Monday of every GMPL @ Home patrons and GRAFTON LIBRARY CONTINUES ON PAGE 10
patrol cars in the county. Their responsibility is to augment the month, tweens are invited to
Road Deputy in the performance of his/her duties. come together for a special
Jail Duty: To augment the Corrections Officer in the perfor- activity and snack! During Second Annual
mance of his/her duties in the Correction Facility. The duties this café try making one of
and responsibilities of a person working in the Correction facil- our no bake recipe(s). Regis- GRAFTON FALL FESTIVAL
ity are prescribed by law and are very demanding. tration is not required.
Special Duty: To assist with traffic control and security at Funny You Should Ask: A
special functions, such as the Lorain County Fair and numerous Comedy Presentation for Se-
other events and festivals throughout the county. nior Adults - Tuesday, Sep-
All applicants for the Sheriff’s Auxiliary will be required tember 27, at 10 a.m. Join Joel
to pass a background check and interview by Auxiliary Com- Keller for a humorous hour of
mand Staff. Upon acceptance, the applicant will be required to fast-paced jokes, one-liners,
successfully complete the Auxiliary training Academy, which funny cartoons and novelty
songs - all especially for se- Saturday, October 1 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
nior citizens. Registration is Willow Park, Grafton
not required.
Retro 1980’s & 90’s Note
Comprehensive Folding - Tuesday, Septem- Old Time Tractors, Gas Engines, Cars & other vehicles on site.
Dental Care for the ber 27, at 4 p.m. Before there Blacksmithing and other great displays!
were cell phones, the youth of
Farm Market, Crafters, Food Vendors
whole family! the 80s & 90s mastered the art Music by "Big Mike," Hay Bale Maze, Cruise-In
of origami note folding. Reg-
ister for this fun program to
Now open 5 days a week & select Saturdays learn some of the secret tech- and other fun activites also planned for the Fall Festival!
Emergencies Welcome! niques that you can try when Sponsored by
communicating with your
Schedule your friends in place of using your LaGrange Engine Club and Village of Grafton
appointment Today! phone. While we fold, we
will discuss the book Folded Contacts
440.406.8181 Notes from High School, by Village of Grafton 440-926-2401
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria Matt Boren (Recommended
for ages 13-17). Participants
www.deakmedicaldentistry.com may pick up library copies LaGrange Engine Club 440-309-5688

LUNDY

LISTENS

LUNDY • Cut County Sales Tax

LISTENS • Opposes Annexation
• Endorsed by Sheriff Stammitti