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LPLS events Safety tips for parents
COLUMBIA TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
hired a new minute taker for the Board of Zoning Appeals Story Stop on Facebook enger hunt! Pick up a scaven- of young farmers
and Zoning Commission. The new member is Cheryl Byrne. Live - Mondays, June 7, 14, ger hunt map at any of our six
The Trustees discussed allowing the reserving of the basket- 21 & 28, from 10:30-11 a.m.; branches and snap pictures of
ball courts in the Township Park for a fundraiser for the Co- Tuesdays, May 25; June 1, the listed items. Once com-
lumbia Local School District. These would be 3 on 3 games 8, 15, 22 & 29, from 6:30-7 pleted, return to the library to
for youths, not adults. The dates would be July 10 & 11. p.m. Enjoy stories, songs, and receive a prize while supplies
A resident attended the meeting in regards to a zoning viola- activities from the comfort of last. Hunt runs the month of
tion in which a trailer home was set on the property. Her house
was either to be torn down or remodeled. She has chosen to your own home. Our songs June.
remodel, but is doing all the work herself. She plans to live in may feature shaky eggs, Summer Lunch for Kids
the trailer until the house is done. The Trustees are trying to rhythm sticks, or scarves. - 12:30-1:30 p.m. South Lo-
help her determine the best plan. The Trustees and the Health There’s a lot of things around rain Branch; 1-2 p.m. Main
Department will inspect the house Thursday. your home that you can use Library. Ages 18 and under
Committee Reports to sing and dance. Our story- are invited to come to lunch
Mr. Cunningham reported that RLCWA will meet June 10. tellers will even recommend Monday through Friday all
Mr. Heidecker reported that the Southwest General Hospital some easy and accessible summer long!
Board will meet June 23 and NOACA will meet June 11. Mr. props. Veggie Tails on Facebook
Musto had nothing scheduled for his committees. Baby and Me Story Time - Wednesday, June 2, at 10
Mr. Musto brought up a situation which is occurring at the on Facebook Live - Thurs- a.m. Learn about the impor-
new developments. At Emerald Woods, the cement trucks are days, May 27; June 3, 10, tance of vegetables and the
hitting the curbs and breaking them off. This is unacceptable 17 & 24, from 10:30-11 a.m. fun ways to eat them.
and is causing expensive repairs. The other problem is with the This story time is intended Resume Writing and Cov-
Richard Farms under MLM. The developers are blocking the for babies, birth through 18 er Letters (Zoom) - Wednes-
street, which is not allowed. The problem is caused by the de- months, or early walkers, day, June 2, from 6:30-7:30
velopers. They did not bring in enough gravel for the driveways with their caregivers. p.m. This virtual program
and trucks can be buried in the mud. These situations can be Story Time in the Woods will teach you how to write
fixed and they are under the control of the developers. - Friday, May 28, from 10:30- a resume and attention grab-
After Community Input, the meeting was adjourned. The 11 a.m. at Every Child’s Play- bing cover letter for your on-
next regular meeting will be on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7 p.m. ground, 36265 Detroit Road line job search! Plus, find out
in the Town Hall. in Avon; Tuesdays, June 1 how you can get free profes-
& 15, from 6:30-7 p.m. and sional clothes! Preregistration
Fleet Hometown news 7:15-7:45 p.m. in Pavilion 2 required. People who live in cities, exurbs or suburbs may not
at South Central Park, 7565 Story Time on the Lawn come across farms very frequently. But millions of people,
Avon Belden Road in North - Thursdays, June 3 & 17, including children, still live on farms. In fact, in 2009 the
Ridgeville. Music, move- from 10:30-11 a.m. and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that more
ment activities and play will 11:15-11:45 a.m. North Rid- than one million children under the age of 20 lived, worked
accompany nature themed geville Branch. Offered on or had a regular presence on farms in the United States.
stories. Dress for the weather the library’s west lawn. Mu- Protecting children from injury on farms, especially
and bring a blanket. In case of sic, movement activities and those who perform work on farms, is of paramount impor-
inclement weather, this event play will accompany nature tance. The American Society of Safety Engineers offers
will be canceled. Masks and themed stories. Dress for the the following safety tips to parents of children who will be
social distancing will be re- weather and bring a blanket. spending time on farms.
quired to attend these events In case of inclement weather, • Know and obey the laws. Various state and federal laws
this spring. Preregistration this event will be canceled. are in place to protect young children from farm-related ac-
required. Please register all attend- cidents and injuries. Age requirements dictate which jobs
Memorial Day - All ees—including adults and children can perform on a farm, and parents should adhere
branches of the Lorain Public caregivers. Preregistration to those requirements. Asking children to do more than
Library System will be closed required. they’re physically capable of can lead to accident, injury or
on May 31 in observance of Cooking with Charlie for even death.
Memorial Day. Items that Kids (Facebook) - Friday, • Review equipment operation instructions. Before as-
would be due that day can June 4, at 3 p.m. We use our signing children a task on the farm, parents should review
be returned in the exterior portable Charlie Cart kitchen the equipment operation instructions. Doing so can help par-
book drops or the following to demonstrate how to make ents reacquaint themselves with tools and equipment they
day during regular business kid friendly snacks! may not have used in awhile, and that can make it easier for
hours. The eLibrary is open Browser’s Reading Bud- them to teach kids how to use such equipment. In addition,
24/7, 365 days a year at Lo- dies - Saturday, June 5, from reviewing equipment instructions may provide insight to
rainPublicLibrary.org. 10-11 a.m. Avon Branch. parents unsure if their children are old enough to use certain
Pet Supply Drive - Help Children ages 5 to 10 are in- tools.
Michael Doherty those animals in local shel- vited to read to a therapy dog • Inspect equipment. Before children perform any tasks
Ensign Michael Doherty, from Olmsted Falls, answers the ters waiting for their forever in the library. Please register on the farm, parents should inspect the equipment their chil-
bridge phone aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile homes. All of the Lorain Pub- your child and we will contact dren are likely to use to make sure each tool is safe. Make
sure tools are in proper working order, as broken or poorly
cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on May 2, 2021. Vella Gulf is lic Library System branches you with a specific 15-minute
on a routine deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of oper- will collect your donations reading time. Bring a book or working equipment increases the risk of accident or injury.
ations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Eu- through the month of June. come early and select one to • Enroll children in farm safety camps. The ASSE rec-
rope and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Drop off new cat and dog read. Preregistration required. ommends that parents contact their local Cooperative Ex-
Specialist 2nd Class Dean M.) toys, blankets, all kinds of cat Outback Ray’s Amaz- tension and Farm Bureau offices to enroll children in farm
and dog food, kitty litter or ing Outdoor Animal Show safety camps. Such camps can teach kids safe farming tech-
even cleaning supplies. Call - Monday, June 7, from 3-4 niques and the proper ways to use age-appropriate tools.
• Set a positive example. Another way for parents to pro-
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS or stop in for a more detailed p.m. at South Lorain Branch; tect their children on the farm is to set a positive example.
list of needed supplies.
Tuesday, June 8, from 3-4
Teen Photo Scavenger
Hunt - Join our photo scav- p.m. at South Central Park Parents can do so in various ways. Using equipment prop-
erly, removing tractor keys from ignitions when tractors are
across from the North Rid-
geville Branch; Tuesday, not in use and exercising caution when using hazardous ma-
June 8, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. terials shows kids the importance of caution when working
at Avon Branch. Be ready for on farms.
an interactive, educational Hundreds of thousands of children perform jobs on farms
J J and exciting time! Perfect for across the country. Parents who want to teach their kids to
& Greenhouse
farm should always do so with safety in mind.
families with children of all
“We Grow On You” ages. Please bring a blanket
to sit on. Masks are required
Best Selection of the SEASON! for all library events.
Virtual Summer Read-
10” Hanging Baskets or ing Kick off Party (Zoom)
Annual & Vegetable Flats (mix & match) - Monday, June 7, from 6:30-
7:30 p.m. Families, join us
1 for 16 00 • 2 for 15 00 ea. for a fun, action packed party
$
$
to start off your library sum-
3 for 14 00 ea. • 4 or More 13 00 ea. mer reading adventure right! Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-4pm,
$
$
Preregistration required.
Storytime in the Park -
PERENNIAL SALE! Tuesdays, June 8 & 22; July Sun: 10am-2pm
Buy 3, Get 4 Including: Clematis, Shrubs, Fruits, 13 & 27; August 3, at 10 a.m. 440-236-3627
th
Hundreds to choose from
Offered in the park next to the
FREE!! Azaleas, Roses & Hydrangeas Columbia Branch. Preregis- • MULCH
tration required.
$
(equal or lesser value) $ 8 99 up to 24 99 To join any of our Face-
book programs, visit us at • STONE
We have all your vegetable plants with over 80 varieties of Tomato & https://www.facebook.com/
Pepper Plants, Cucumber, Squash, Cabbage, Lettuce & More. LorainPublicLibrarySystem. • GRAVEL
4 1/2” Pots of Annuals & Herbs Patrons can register for pro-
grams offered on Zoom at
$3.99 each, 10 or more for $3.50 each https://www.lorainpublicli- • TOPSOIL
26240 Folley Rd. | Columbia Station brary.org/events Registrants 11564 Station Rd
are asked to include their
Directions or info: 440-236-8762 | OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Mon-Sat 9-8, Sun 9-6 email addresses so that Zoom Columbia Station, OH 44028
invitations can be sent for the
event. PICKUP & DELIVERY