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Stevie Wonder seeks loving home
Heart & Sole Walking Challenge Lorain County prepares to skin treatment, part of his

North Ridgeville Heart & Sole health collaborative invites celebrate Bicentennial tail had to be amputated and
we quickly realized that he’s
residents to a January Walking Challenge. The challenge runs 200 years ago, in 1822, www.lchs.org/events blind. But we also quickly
January 2-31. All ages and abilities are welcome. No pre-reg- the Ohio Legislature formed •About December 26, learned that Stevie doesn’t let
istration required. Lorain County. The Lorain 1822: Documents in the col- his past or his blindness keep
How to participate: County Bicentennial Com- lection of the Lorain County him from being one of the
1. Attend indoor walking; two locations available: mittee has been established to Historical Society provide ev- coolest, sweetest dogs ever!
•LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus, 32121 Lo- research, promote and cele- idence that the establishment To assure Stevie’s lifelong
rain Road, North Ridgeville, on Mondays 5-6:30 p.m. (indoor brate important milestones in of the county was not a fast success in a new adoptive
walking continues through March 27). Lorain County’s early history. process. home, ARF sent him to a spe-
•Liberty Elementary School, 5700 Jaycox Road, North Rid- This 18-month celebration Less than two years after cialized trainer who devoted
geville, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. (indoor walk- will highlight how Lorain Heman Ely settled Elyria in two weeks to socializing him
ing continues through March 30). County’s 30 political subdi- 1817, a letter dated January and improving his leash man-
2. Enter the building’s main doors and sign in at the indoor visions – townships, villages 13, 1819 from Ely’s brother, ners. Now comfortable in his
walking table each time you attend and provide your name and and municipalities – worked Justin Ely, mentions Heman’s Stevie Wonder foster home, Stevie is crate
email. together to make the county intention of making Elyria a Stevie Wonder had a rough trained, smart, curious and
Participant names will be entered into a random prize draw- successful across Ohio’s ear- county seat. Unfortunately, start to life - he was neglect- loves to play tug. He loves
ing for every indoor walking event attended (for example, ly history, two World Wars another letter from Justin, dat- ed by his owner, then stuffed people, walks and snuggling
attending 10 indoor walking events earns 10 entries into the and today’s period of growth. ed January 29, 1820, consoles into a crate, abandoned and on the couch.
The Bicentennial Commit-
Heman on the Ohio Legisla-
drawing). Three winners will each win one $25 gift certificate tee, working with the Lorain ture’s refusal to name Elyria a left to die. Thankfully a part- Could Stevie be the per-
to Walmart or Starbucks, and a Heart and Sole t-shirt. The win- County Historical Society and “County Town.” ner rescue was able to save fect match for you? If you’re
ners will be emailed on February 3. the Lorain County Visitor’s Providing encouragement him and quickly reached out interested in meeting him,
If the school or building is closed due to weather or holi- Bureau, plans to release spe- in March 1820, Justin advises to ARF for help. please call his consultant, Ra-
day, indoor walking is also canceled. For cancellations, check cial events on the calendar in Heman to sell water rights to When Stevie arrived at chael, at (440) 773-0270.
the school website or the Heart and Sole Facebook page. The the near future, and much of increase Elyria’s population ARF he required immediate
mission of the challenge is to encourage residents to stay active what it can do will depend on and to construct adequate
during the cold weather months. Staying active can strengthen fundraising and financial sup- buildings to increase Elyria’s
the immune system and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like port. favorability. Additional letter Happy New Year!
diabetes or obesity. It also has a positive impact on mood and “There are several com- writers confirm that Heman
mental health. munity partners who are Ely actively sought the for- from
Check out other ways to keep active in North Ridgeville: energized to engage on this mation of a new county with Denny Krasienko, Realtor
•Sign up for an exercise class through North Ridgeville important initiative; highlevel Elyria as the county seat in
Parks and Recreation. meetings are being planned 1820 and 1821. He even took C: 440-221-3555
•Walk the paths at Town Center Trail and the North Rid- and held,” said committee trips to Columbus on horse-
geville Heart & Sole Fitness Trail at Shady Drive (the City of Chairman Andrew Lipian, back to campaign for the act. 10247 Dewhurst Rd., Suite 101
North Ridgeville will plow these paths during snowy weather). “this is a once-in every-100- However, the state refused to Elyria, Ohio 44035
Heart and Sole is a community-based group powered by the years opportunity, so we want organize a new county.
United Way of Greater Lorain County and facilitated by Lorain to get it right to honor Lorain On December 26, 1822 the
County Public Health. The collaborative includes partners from County’s past, present and fu- Ohio Legislature, with Joseph
local businesses, agencies and organizations working toward ture,” Lipian said. Richardson as Speaker of the
one goal of making the healthy choice the easy choice in the Lorain County Recorder House of Representatives
area. Contact Heart and Sole at nrheartandsole@gmail.com for Doran said of the milestones: and Allen Trimble as Speak-
more information. You can also follow Heart and Sole on Face- “This bicentennial will allow er of the Senate, finally acted
on Heman Ely’s wish. They
us to reflect on the past to ap-
book. preciate the journey and ac- formed the new county of Lo-
complishments of those who rain from parts of Cuyahoga,
have come before us.” Medina and Huron Counties.
The Committee plans to
celebrate each of the import-
ant milestones in the County’s
history, with the festivities
culminating on May 24, 2024
Start 2023 with a with hopes to have the Lorain
County Commissioners meet
NEW SMILE! on that date, 200 years from
the first-ever meeting in coun-
Comprehensive dental care for ty History.
“We’ll have many exciting
the whole family! announcements to come in ®
Now open 5 days a week & select Saturdays the new year, and are hoping The Personal Plumber
to secure the backing of the
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Schedule your truly special celebration, but 440-324-4321
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partners and residents,” Lipi-
440.406.8181 an said. or 330-721-0680
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria Important Dates:
www.deakmedicaldentistry.com •December 26, 1822: Lo-
rain County Created on paper
•February 14, 1823: Elyria
was chosen as the county seat
•April 1824: Organiza-
tion of Lorain County with
first Commissioners (John S. Licensed, Bonded, Insured Technicians Providing:
Reid, Ashabel Osborne and
Benjamin Bacon)
•May 24, 2024: 1st Meet- •Sewer/Drain Cleaning •Senior Discounts
ing of the Lorain County •Electronic Locating •Moen Faucets
Commissioners.
If you’re interested in •TV/Camera Inspection •Water Lines
getting involved with Coun-
ty Bicentennial celebrations, •High Pressure Jet /Gas Lines
contact Andrew Lipian at ali- Cleaning •Zoeller Sump Pumps
pian@loraincounty.us, or call
New YEAR (440) 326-4866. For updates •Excavating and Repair •In-Sink-Erator Disposals
and information on coming
events, please visit: www. •Bathroom/Kitchen •Ruud/Rheem Water
We wish you the best in lchs.org/events, https://www. Remodeling Heaters
facebook.com/LorainCounty-
HistoricalSociety or https://
the New Year! www.loraincountyohio.
gov/714/5525/BICENTEN-
NIAL.
Schild’s IGA Upcoming event: $20.00 OFF
LCHS will be holding the
RT 82 & Island Rd, North Eaton first of its monthly Bicenten-
440-748-3751 nial Speaker Series at 3 p.m.
on Sunday, January 22, with
a presentation about the His-
tory of the Western Reserve
by Eric Rivet. Rivet is chief Your Next Service Call!
curator at the Western Re-
serve Historical Society. His
talk will be online and free
for anyone to attend, but will Not valid with any other offer. Expires 2-28-23
require registration, which
can be done via our website,