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Carlisle Township The City of Elyria and Elyria Council of Veterans are team- Bucky dreams of a better world
Leaf Collection guidelines ing up to recognize veterans during the coming holiday season.
special ‘Veterans Tree’
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will be on display in city hall and
Leaf collection will end on December 16. Leaves that are decorated with photo ornaments of local veterans.
The veteran should have lived in Elyria at sometime or be
put out after December 16 will not be collected. the close relative of someone who is currently living in Elyria.
A route that covers the whole Township is followed and re- Current active duty service men and women are considered vet-
peated. Residents should put leaves in a row along the edge of erans. Photos should be of the veteran in uniform, but is not
the road, but not in the road. The back edge of the row must necessary.
be no farther than 7’0” from the edge of the road and the pile “A Veterans Tree is such a simple and fun way for us to
should be no closer than 4’0” to mailboxes, signposts and oth- recognize our veterans for their service to our country” says
er objects. Do not bag leaves. Do not put sticks, straw, corn David Root, the Council Chairman for this activity. “It won’t
stalks, weeds, fruit, animal feces and other items in the leaf cost anyone any money and the citizens of Elyria can show
rows. These things damage and plug up the machine and cause their pride and respect for the men and women who wear our
delays. Do not pile leaves in ditches or over catch basins or nations uniforms.” They dream of a better world. Let’s give them one!
risers. Doing this may cause flooding. The veterans photo, along with the branch of service – Army, This is Bucky! A donation, of any amount, can help her on
Uncontrollable conditions, such as equipment breakdown, Marine, Navy, National Guard, etc. - need to be emailed to the the path “From A Cage, to a Couch.” It’s easy: Visit www.Part-
bad weather and emergency work, sometimes make it difficult Elyria Council of Veterans who will print the photo in black nersWithPAWSLC.com and use the PayPal tab on the home
to know what day we will be there to collect your leaves, but and white, mount it on cardboard and hang it on the Veterans page Venmo: @PWP-LA.
we will be there. Please be patient. Tree. The tree will be decorated and will remain up during the
Genealogical Society meeting Holiday Season. The public is encouraged to stop at City Hall
during that time and view the tree.
Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield said “Our great city has many
On Monday, December 12, at 7 p.m., the Lorain County courageous citizens who were willing to raise their right hand
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will present a virtual and defend the freedoms we all have. I feel a Veterans Tree is
program by genealogist Roslyn Torella. Her program will be an excellent way for the rest of us to say thank you for your
“Did Your Ancestor Marry at a Gretna Green?” Learn about the service.”
history of a “Gretna Green marriage,” and how to find eloping Photos are now being accepted and can be emailed until
couples and their marriage records, even in Ohio. December 12. They should be emailed to VeteranTree2022@
This online program is open to the public and free. gmail.com in order to be hung on the tree. The better the quality
Contact <meetings@loraincoogs.org> and ask to be added of the photo the better the ornament will look. Don’t forget to
to the list to receive a link to the meeting. include the Veteran’s name and all branches of service in the
email.
Comprehensive Workshop Players
Workshop Players present a “Santa Sing-a-Long,” directed
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whole family! Players Theater returns with an event full of Holiday shenan-
igans, songs and fun. This season, Workshop Players Theatre
invites children of all ages to see Santa and give him their
Now open 5 days a week & select Saturdays Christmas wish list, make cookies, sing songs and engage in
Emergencies Welcome! Holiday story-telling to celebrate the season and enjoy some
Holiday merriment. Tickets are $12 (or 5 for $50). No tickets
Schedule your will be sold at the door.
Performances are on Saturday, December 17, at 11 a.m. and
appointment Today! 3 p.m., and Sunday, December 18, at 3 p.m. December 7
440.406.8181 Please call the box office to reserve tickets at the new num- Keep in touch with your community
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria ber: (440) 634-0472. Workshop Players is located at 44820 Visit: www.CarlisleTownship.com
Middle Ridge Road, in Amherst. Box Office hours are 9 a.m.
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