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COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 -Contract with ComDoc for document management ser- this book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library.
vices, July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026. This is the first book sale since before the pandemic and the last
-Renew the interagency agreement with Early Head Start & sale before the Library building project starts don’t miss it!
Head Start, Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabil- Spring Planting - Monday, May 17, 6-7 p.m. Columbia
ities, Lorain County Local Education Agencies, Early Inter- Branch. Join us in the pavilion in the park next to the Columbia
vention Services of Lorain County for children from birth to Branch. Ages 3-6. Preregistration required.
entrance to Kindergarten. Zoom Cookbook Discussion - The Pioneer Woman Cooks:
At their meeting held on April 21, the Columbia Local Locally Defined Graduation Seals: The New Frontier by Ree Drummond - Tuesday, May 18,
Schools Board of Education conducted the following business: -Approve Columbia Local School District’s locally defined from 6:30-7:30 p.m. If you love to read, cook learn and share
Work Session: called to order at 5:36 p.m. in the Colum- Graduation Seals as presented. recipes, this group is for you. Join us via Zoom to discuss and
bia Community Foundation Media Center of Columbia High Award Diploma: feel free to virtually “share” a dish from the month’s selected
School. The following Board Members were present: Mr. -Accept the Certificate of Completion for an adult high cookbook. Hosts will be logging in from the Culinary Literacy
Wayne Brassell, Mrs. Megan Champagne, Mr. Stephen Cole- school diploma issued by the Lorain County Community Col- Center at the Main Library. Preregistration required.
man, Mrs. Blanche Nemeth and Mr. Shawn Ondrejko. Treasur- lege in partnership with Graduation Alliance confirming that Cooking with Charlie for Kids (on Facebook) - Wednes-
er Patricia Eddy and the Local Superintendent Graig Bansek Nicholas Scaggs has completed all requirements for a high day, May 19, at 10 a.m. We use our portable Charlie Cart kitch-
were also present. school diploma and authorize the issuance of a Columbia High en to demonstrate how to make kid friendly snacks!
Items Of Discussion: School diploma. Domonkas Friends Book Sale - Wednesday, May 19, from
-One-to-One Technology – Graig Bansek, Carrie Atkinson Moved to Executive Session at 7:06 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Preview 4:30-5:30); Thursday, May 20, from
-Locally Defined Graduation Seals – Carrie Atkinson -Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Education 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 21, from 2-5:30 p.m.; Saturday,
The Work Session adjourned at 6:32 p.m. of the Columbia Local School District, Columbia Station, May 22, from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Domonkas Branch. Admis-
The President called the April 21, 2021 Regular Session to Ohio, that the Board hereby determines and declares to hold sion to the book sale preview is reserved for Friends of the
order at 6:33 p.m. an executive session pursuant to Section 121.22(G) of the Ohio Domonkas Public Library. New members may join or former
-Approved minutes from the March 17 Work Session and Revised Code for the following purpose: The appointment, members may renew their annual memberships that evening.
Regular Meeting employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or The book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Domonkas
-Approved Treasurer’s Report and Recommendations: Re- compensation of an employee or official, or the investigation of Public Library and open to the public.
ceipts, expenditures and balances for the month ending March charges or complaints against an employee, official or student Understanding Long Term Care (on Zoom) - Wednesday,
31, 2021; Revision to the FY21 Amended Certificate of Other unless such individual requests a public hearing. May 19, from 7-8 p.m. Join Joseph L. Motta, LPA, a local es-
Sources as presented by the Treasurer; Revision to the FY21 Reconvened from Executive Session at 8:48 p.m. tate planning and elder law attorney, in a virtual Zoom session
Permanent Appropriations as presented by the Treasurer; Fund- Adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. as he provides an overview of long term care planning, and
to-fund transfer, $1547.20 from the General Fund to the HB264 introduction to Medicaid and discusses other legal issues con-
Fund; Accept the amounts and rates as determined by the Bud- LPLS events fronting seniors. Preregistration required.
get Commission of Lorain County and authorize the necessary Teen Code Your Own Adventure Workshop (on Zoom) -
tax levies certifying them to the Lorain County Auditor; Renew Story Stop on Facebook Live - Tuesdays, May 18 & 25, Thursday, May 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Love the Choose Your
its 3-year contract with Julian & Grube for the district’s annual from 6:30-7 p.m.; Mondays, May 10, 17 & 24, at 10:30 a.m. Own Adventure books, or similar series? Have a passion for
GAAP conversion at an annual rate of $5,700 per year. Enjoy stories, songs and activities from the comfort of your video games or creating your own stories? Join us to learn some
Board Comments/Items: own home. Our songs may feature shaky eggs, rhythm sticks, coding basics while creating your own text based adventure in
-Set date/time for Policy Committee: 5:30 p.m., May 19, or scarves. There’s a lot of things around your home that you Python. No prior coding knowledge or downloaded software
CCF Media Center can use to sing and dance. Our storytellers will even recom- required! We will be using an online compiler called Repl.it
-Discussion of proposed new school funding model. mend some easy and accessible props. using your web browser of choice. You will need to sign up
Approved Superintendent’s Report and Recommendations: Story Time in the Woods - Fridays, May 14 & 28, from for a free account to get full access to the site, which you can
-Approved Parental Leave for Amanda Bailey for the 10:30-11 a.m. at Every Child’s Playground, 36265 Detroit find here: https://repl.it/languages/python3. Preregistration re-
2021/22 school year. Road in Avon; Tuesday, May 18, from 6:30-7 p.m. at South quired.
-Accept the resignation from Chad Wilson, substitute teach- Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Road in North Ridgeville. Food Friday - Smoothies (on Facebook) - Friday, May 21,
er, effective at the end of the workday on April 1, 2021. Music, movement activities and play will accompany nature from 3-4 p.m. Get ready for a delicious and healthy summer by
-Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement from themed stories. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket. In learning how to make the tastiest smoothies. We will be record-
Darlene Borling effective August, 2021. case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. Masks ing in the Culinary Literacy Center at the Main Branch and you
-Add the following to substitute teacher list for the 2020/21 and social distancing will be required to attend these events this can view on our Facebook page. Preregistration required.
school year: Charde Canterbury spring. Preregistration required. Musical Toolbox (on Zoom) - Saturdays, May 22, from 11-
-Approve Unpaid Parental Leave for the remainder of the Ghosts at the Library? Paranormal Investigation at the 11:45 a.m. Designed for children with special needs and their
2020/21 school year for Amanda Bailey Main Branch (on Facebook Live) - Tuesday, May 11, from families, this fun and engaging virtual music program is con-
Approved Business Affairs: 7-8 p.m. Is the Main Library haunted? Join us to hear the results ducted by a board certified music therapist from MTEC, the
-Renew its agreement with Southwest General Health Cen- of a recent paranormal investigation done at our library by Greg Music Therapy Enrichment Center via Zoom. Please register
ter for Athletic Trainer services for a period of five years at no Feketik, founder of the Tri C Ghost Hunters. once as a family, not each individual. Preregistration required.
cost to the District. LPLS Zoom Book Discussion Educated by Tara Westo- Crafty Adults - Monday, May 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. Colum-
-Renew its Physical Therapy Service Agreement with ABC ver - Wednesday, May 12, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Connect with bia Branch. Join us in the pavilion in the park next to the Co-
Therapy, Ltd. for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 school years. other readers to discuss great books via Zoom. Preregistration lumbia Branch to make a twig and moss frame. Preregistration
required. required.
Digital Skills for the Digital Job Seeker (on Zoom) - Thurs- To join any of our Facebook programs, visit us at https://
day, May 13, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Tech skills are essential for www.facebook.com/LorainPublicLibrarySystem.
VALLEY CITY the modern job market – this virtual program will help you www.lorainpubliclibrary.org/events Registrants are asked to in-
Patrons can register for programs offered on Zoom at https://
learn how to boost your tech skills. Also, we’ll share how you
VISION CENTER can get free professional clothes for interviews! Preregistration clude their email addresses so that Zoom invitations can be sent
required.
for the event.
Shred Day - Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m.-noon.Main Li-
FAMILY VISION brary. Bring your sensitive documents such as tax forms and
CENTER medical records to be shredded onsite in the library parking
lot. Each household may bring up to five standard size copier
6621 Center Road paper boxes or five grocery size bags of documents. Staples and
paper clips are fine, but no binder clips, binders, spiral bound
Valley City notebooks, other metal objects, batteries, or electronics. This
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Dr. Norma Jesse, J free event is co sponsored by Friends of the Lorain Public Li-
Optometrist 330-483-4035 brary, Inc.
Book Sale at the Avon Branch - Monday, May 17 to Thurs-
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