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Historic events on January 1

High Tea Luncheon benefit parsnips, beets, chard, cucumbers, pickles, melons, summer & January 1 is all about new beginnings. Upon waking up on the
-Root Crops - March 16 - Class will cover planting carrots,
a new leaf or look ahead to the months to come. But the first day
The Spirit of ‘76 Museum is having their 2 Annual High winter squash and culinary herbs. first day of a new year, it’s not uncommon for people to turn over
nd
-Warm Weather Crops - March 30 - Class will cover many
Tea Luncheon on Sunday, March 5. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. favorite vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, okra, of the new year also merits a look back, as many historical events
and the event starts at 1 p.m. It is being held at the Wellington potatoes, sweet potatoes, beans and corn. have taken place on January 1.
Eagles, located at 631 S. Main St., in Wellington. The Lorain -The Good, the Bad and the maybe not so Ugly - April 20 - · 45 BC: Of the many memorable events to take place on Jan-
County Beekeepers Association will discuss “Honey Bees.” Fran will talk about the good - watering, mulch and fertilizers; uary 1, perhaps none had a more lasting effect than January 1 in
Tickets are $28 each, or a table of 6 for $150 (savings of $18). the bad - insects, diseases and weeks; and the maybe not so 45 BC. That’s the day when the Roman Empire officially adopted
the Julian calendar, which established January 1 as the first day
Tables can be increased to 7 to 8 seats. There will be a Hat ugly - compost. of the new year.
Contest and raffles, and Period attire is encouraged, but not re- Coming soon - Friends Media Sale - March 10, 11. The · 404: Gladiatorial fights are banned by Christian Emperor
quired. Tickets are available at Bread & Brew, Spirit of ‘76 Friends of the Herrick Memorial Library will hold a Media Honorius, who issues the ban after the Christian monk Telema-
Museum or by mail: mail check to Spirit of ‘76 Museum, PO Sale. A variety of DVD’s, Music CDs and Audio Book titles chus is stoned to death by a crowd as he tries to stop a gladiatorial
Box 76, Wellington, OH 44090 or call (440) 647-4367. will be offered for purchase. The sale is open to the public on fight in a Roman ampitheater.
· 1500: The coast of Brazil is discovered by Portuguese ex-
Herrick Memorial Library programs Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m.-4:30 plorer Pedro Álvares Cabral. Cabral is acknowledged as the first
p.m.
Herrick Memorial Library is located at 101 Willard Memo- European to discover Brazil and during his voyage in 1500 be-
came the first human in history to be in four continents.
rial Square, in Wellington. Phone: (440) 647-2120 Fax: (440) Medina County Park District · 1600: More than 1,600 years after the Roman Empire rec-
647-2103 Contact: Janet Hollingsworth; email: hollinja@her- ognized January 1 as the start of the new year, Scotland follows
rickliboh.org. A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series - Killbuck Lakes - suit. Until this point, Scotland had considered March 25 as the
Read to Putter - Thursdays, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Putter is Saturday, January 7, from 9-11 a.m. Hiking outdoors in Medina start of its new year.
waiting to listen to your children read to him. This is a fantastic County Park District has plenty of perks! There are beautiful · 1776: In the midst of the Revolutionary War, General George
way to help your child develop good reading skills. Sign your views, fresh air, the sounds and smells of nature, and it’s good Washington hoists the Grand Union Flag, a precursor to the
child up for a 15-minute session by calling the Library at (440) for you, too. Mentally, being in the outdoors reduces symptoms American flag, at Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts.
647-2120. Putter will be on vacation Thursday, April 6. of stress and anxiety. Physically, hiking is great for your heart, Historians cite this as the first time any American flag was raised.
Open Technology Help - 2nd Wednesday of each month, blood pressure, and muscles. Once per month, join a naturalist · 1801: The United Kingdon of Great Britain and Ireland is
from 1:30-3 p.m. Need help using your computer or tech de- and volunteers to hike at a vigorous pace. This healthy hike will proclaimed. The sovereign state would remain in existence until
vice? On the second Wednesday of each month, the library staff take place on a different trail each month and will be between 1922, when the Irish Free State was established.
· 1863: The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect in Con-
will hold open technology hours. Drop in for assistance using three-to-five miles in length. Please dress for the weather, wear federate territory. The proclamation from U.S. President Abra-
your computer, tablet or smart phone. If you need immediate appropriate footwear, and bring along a bottle of water. Ages ten ham Lincoln changed the legal status of more than 3.5 million
help, call the library with your specific questions or to make an to adult. No registration is required. Free. African Americans from enslaved to free.
appointment for one-on-one assistance. Checkin’ Out Chickadees - Letha House Park East - Sunday, · 1898: The City of Greater New York is created when New
The Art of Apitherapy - Tuesday, January 17, at 6 p.m. - January 8, from 2-3 p.m. While many of the birds have left for York, NY, annexes land from surrounding counties. Four bor-
Learn about this very ancient art of healing which dates back the winter, chickadees are hardy little creatures that survive the oughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx) are estab-
before the time of Christ. Apitherapist Connie Skolnicki will cold and snow despite their tiny size. Learn about the adapta- lished, and a fifth (Staten Island) joined less than a month later.
discuss this alternative therapy that uses products directly from tions that allow them to do this and look for chickadees as we · 1912: The Republic of China is established. The People’s
honey bees to bring relief and healing for numerous ailments. hike the trail. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Republic of China, which rules the mainland today, cites 1949 as
Register by calling the library at (440) 647-2120. Free. the official end of the Republic of China.
Afternoon Book Discussions - January through May, at 2 Natural Discoveries - River Styx Park - Wednesday, January · 1934: Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay becomes a Unit-
p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month. Discussions will 11, from 10-11 a.m. Join us for an easy walk to observe the un- ed States federal prison. High costs of running the prison would
cover both fiction and non-fiction books. People interested folding of nature all year long in the parks. Natural Discoveries be one of the major contributing factors to its closure as a deten-
in participating can check out ca copy of the current month’s is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for tion facility in 1963. The prison is now a popular tourist attrac-
book. January 26 - The Good Neighbor, Maxwell King; Feb- ages seven to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and tion.
hikes that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednes-
· 1971: A ban on television ads promoting cigarettes goes into
ruary 232 - The Personal Librarian, Marie Benedict; March days. No registration is required. effect in the United States.
23 - Women’s March, Jennifer Chiaverini. Meet the Animals - Oenslager Nature Center - Friday, Janu- · 1990: David Dinkins is sworn in as the first African Amer-
Adult Crafting - Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. January 31 - Puzzle ary 13, from 3:30 -4:30 p.m. The nature center is home to many ican Mayor of New York City. It was not Dinkins’ first turn as a
Your Heart: Create a wreath using jigsaw puzzle pieces; Feb- animals including snakes, turtles, a toad, and a salamander. trailblazer, as he also was among the first African American U.S.
ruary 21 - Felt Bookmarks: Learn how to make felt bookmarks Come in to learn all about their habits, care, and life histories Marines.
that will not hurt books. with a live animal presentation. All ages are welcome. No regis-
Children’s Saturday Monthly Programs - Join us for some tration is required. Free.
afternoon fun from 1:30-3:30 p.m. during the winter months. Winter Bird Walk - Plum Creek Park North - Saturday, Janu- CEMETERY MOWING
Registration required. Call the library at (440) 647-2120. Janu- ary 14, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bundle up, bring a pair of binocu-
ary 28 - Lego® Mania: Build a marble maze. Open to all ages. lars, and join a naturalist for this walk to search for and observe Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received
Register by January 26.; February 4 - Take Your Child to the Li- various bird species, because a winter walk is always enhanced by Penfield Township Board of Trustees until 11 a.m. on
brary Day: Let your child select a free paperback book to take by the sights and sounds of local winter birds! Ages ten to adult. February 6, 2023 at 41012 State Route 18, Wellington,
home with them.; February 25 - National Pancake Day: Join us No registration is required. Free. OH 44090 for mowing, trimming, weeding, and general
for stories, crafts and pancakes! Register by February 22. Where’d They Go? - Susan Hambley Nature Center - Satur- lawn care of the Township’s cemetery located on Route
HML Gardening How-To Series, Thursdays at 6 p.m. day, January 14 and Sunday, January 15, from 12-5 p.m. Take 18 East of downtown. This service will include mowing
All programs are free, but please register as space is limited. a journey back in time to learn about wildlife that once roamed the entire cemetery when the grass height reaches 5 inch-
All sessions will be taught by our local gardening guru, Fran around Medina County. Wildlife that used to live here but does es, trimming around all headstones, fence posts, and oth-
Blank, in the Community Room. Classes below: not anymore is called “extirpated” wildlife. Did we have wolves, er obstacles, pulling weeds around the gazebo, memorial
-Seed Starting - January 19 - With a bit of effort you can mountain lions, and bison in Medina County? You will learn the monument, benches, and other mulched areas. Schedul-
grow healthy transplants for you garden. Class will cover answers to these and other questions about extirpated wildlife at ing is at your discretion, but one session must be optimally
needed equipment, timing, proper sowing medium, lighting, this program. There will be crafts, games, and displays. All ages timed for Memorial Day. Bids shall indicate the cost of
transplanting and hardening off, end of season seed-saving and are welcome. No registration is required. Free. this service for the entire 2023 mowing season. For bids
proper seed storage. Below the Snow - Oenslager Nature Center - Wednesday, to be considered, they must be accompanied by proof of
-Organic Gardening & Soil - February 2 - Class will cover January 18, from 10-11:30 a.m. Take a look or listen outside, insurance. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to re-
garden planning, timing your planting, plant rotation, compan- and it might be easy to figure out what is happening on top of the ject any and all bids and to waive any informality of bids
ion planting, understanding your soil, soil testing and building snow. Have you ever wondered what happens below the snow? in the best interest of the Township.
a healthy soil. Join us for this program, including a hike, to find out. All ages By order of the Penfield Township Board of Trustees
-Early Crops - February 16 - Class will cover crops that are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Where’d They Go? - Susan Hambley Nature Center - Satur-
need to be planted early because of their growing period. These day, January 21 and Sunday, January 22, from 12-5 p.m. Take
will include onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, peas, lettuces, kale a journey back in time to learn about wildlife that once roamed ATTENTION!
and spinach. around Medina County. Wildlife that used to live here but does
-Cole Crops - March 2 - Class will cover plants in the Bras- not anymore is called “extirpated” wildlife. Did we have wolves, Eaton, Grafton & Wellington Residents
sica family: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mountain lions, and bison in Medina County? You will learn the
kohirabi and spring and winter radishes. answers to these and other questions about extirpated wildlife at
this program. There will be crafts, games, and displays. All ages G.L.W.
are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Happy New Year Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Beneath the Ice - Broadband, Inc.
from Oenslager Nature Center - Sunday, January 22, from 3-4 p.m. 993 Commerce Dr. • Grafton • 440-926-3230
From frogsicles to chill fish, cozy burrows to snowy tunnels,
Michael Hignett, Realtor all sorts of wonders are waiting to be explored beneath the ice! www.glwb.net
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Suite 101 Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of free nature pro-
Elyria, Ohio 44035 grams designed for ages seven to adult. No registration is re- Digital Cable • High Speed Internet
C: 440.506.0414 quired. Free. Ask about our Phone Service!
Photographers of the Parks Club Meeting - Oenslager
Nature Center - Sunday, January 22, from 3-5 p.m. This is a
great opportunity for nature photo enthusiasts of all skill levels System Upgrades
to share knowledge with like-minded folks, gain special access Now Complete
to programs and events related to photography, and support
the park district. The club will emphasize, but not be limited in Most Areas...
to, nature photography. Please contact club leadership at me- Call for Details!
440-355-4616 dinapotp@gmail.com with questions, or for more information.
Ages 16 to adult. No registration is required.
Keystone Pointe Offers: Winter Bird Walk - Oenslager Nature Center - Saturday, Jan-
•Large Private Rooms uary 28, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bundle up, bring a pair of binocu-
lars, and join a naturalist for this walk to search for and observe
•5 Star Rating - Medicare’s Highest various bird species, because a winter walk is always enhanced
•Secured Dementia Unit by the sights and sounds of local winter birds! Ages ten and up.
•Post Hospital & Long-term Care No registration is required. Free.
Wildlife Walk - Black River Nature Preserve/Bluebell Val-
ley -Sunday, January 29, from 2-3 p.m. Many mammals and 200Mbps & More NOW AVAILABLE!
birds stay active throughout the winter. Walk with a naturalist to
search for wildlife and tracks. All ages are welcome. No regis- Call for details & Sign up!
383 Opportunity Way tration is required. Free. Specials available in specfic areas.
LaGrange, OH 44050 Register for programs at www.medinacountyparks.com.
Near the intersection of 301 & 303