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news@rural-urbanrecord.com The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victori- Stay safe when working in the yard
an Era Serial Killer by Dean Jobb. This award-winning author
Horse Rescue Used Tack Sale and journalist transports readers to the late nineteenth century, when working in a lawn or garden. But safety precautions are of
A sun-soaked day can make it easy to overlook potential threats
tracing Dr. Cream’s life - a man who murdered for the sake
Angels Haven Horse Rescue is having a sale of used tack and of murder, against a backdrop of flawed detection methods, the utmost necessity when working in the yard, where the risk for
more from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thursday & Friday, May 12-13, bungled investigations, corrupt officials, and stifling morality serious injury is considerable. For example, the American Acad-
and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. The sale takes place at of Victorian society. Copies of the book are available approx- emy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that, in 2016, more than
Evergreen Farm, located at 13297 Durkee Road, in Grafton. All imately one month before the meeting. Please contact the Li- 90,000 patients, including nearly 5,000 children, were treated in
hospital emergency rooms for lawn mower-related injuries.
proceeds help pay for the horses feed, supplements, veterinary brary at (440) 926-3317 for more information or to check on Lawn- and garden-related injuries can be prevented without go-
and farrier care and stall bedding. book availability. ing to great lengths.
For more information, please call Heidi at (440) 781-5060. Our Special May Program - Register Today! - Phone Pho- • Know your terrain before mowing. Knowing the terrain in
tography: How to Make Your Cell Phone Pictures Look Pro- your own yard can reduce the risk for accident or injury. This can
Village Of Grafton Fall Festival fessional - Monday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. With graduations and be especially important when mowing the lawn with a riding mow-
summer vacations around the corner, come learn how to shoot
Please mark your calendar for the Village of Grafton Fall photos like a professional with the camera you carry in your er. Adhere to manufacturers’ recommendations regarding inclines
to reduce tip-over accidents that can pin riders beneath the mower.
Festival to be held on October 1, at Willow Park, from 9 a.m.- pocket. We will discuss basic framing, composition, lighting, Study hilly areas of the yard prior to mowing so you know which
and more to help you capture all your picture-perfect moments.
5 p.m. The LaGrange Engine Club will have their “old-time” Registration required. areas are safe to mow with a riding mower and which areas are best
vehicles on site, as well as other displays. The Village is in Video Game Day - Thursday, May 19, at 3:30 p.m. Come mowed with a walk-behind mower. For greater control when using
the process of organizing a Farmers Market, Crafters and food hang out with us and play one of these great systems: PS3 or a walk-behind mower on an incline, mow parallel to the slope.
Vendors for the festival. If you would like to participate in the PS4, Nintendo Switch or Wii, XBox 360 or One. Enjoy light • Apply and reapply sunscreen. Sunburns may not require trips
Fall Festival, please complete the Craft and Farmer’s Market refreshments. This program is for teens 12-18 or in grades 7-12. to the emergency room, but they can still be serious. In fact, the
Skin Cancer Foundation notes that sunburn is a leading cause in
Vendor form that can be found on the Village’s website, www. Registration is required. the majority of cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell car-
villageofgrafton.org, or call the Town Hall at 926-2401 ext. #2 Level Up Gaming - Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m. Are you cinoma and melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer.
for more information. missing video games, but are too old to attend the teen pro- The SCF recommends applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going
Grafton-Midview Library gram? Are you an adult who loves to play video games? Then outside to allow the sunscreen to bond to your skin. Reapply sun-
screen at least every two hours, and more often if you’re sweating
this program is for you. Come hang out with other adults and
Grafton-Midview Public Library is located at 983 Main play video games. Enjoy one of our consoles or bring your excessively. The SCF recommends broad spectrum sunscreens,
which protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Though a
own. Light refreshments. Registration is required.
Street, in Grafton. Please contact the Library if you have any Know Your Rights: Workers and Homeowners with Legal product with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 is accept-
questions regarding any of these great programs at (440) 926- Aid - Monday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. Join lawyers from The Le- able when walking the dog or driving to work, the SCF advises
3317 or visit our website at www.gmplibrary.org. Follow us on gal Aid Society of Cleveland for an informational Know Your using a product with an SPF of 30 or higher when engaging in
social media for news and program updates! Rights presentation. They will speak on the rights of workers extended outdoor activities like gardening or mowing.
ALWAYS Learning at the Library - Tuesdays at 10 a.m., and homeowners and answer any general questions you have • Employ the buddy system. Use the buddy system when prun-
May 10, 17 & 24. Join the Library and Grafton’s own Always on the topic. Registration required. ing tall trees or performing any tasks that require a ladder. The Or-
Best Care Senior Services for a weekly educational program, Teen Advisory Group - Tuesday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m. thopedic Institute of Pennsylvania reports that more than 164,000
fun games, and included free lunch. Come and meet other se- Please join Crystal to decorate the Teen Zone for summer, sug- people are injured each year falling off a ladder. Ask a significant
niors, socialize, and learn about all the great assistance avail- gest teen programs for the fall, and consider materials for the other or neighbor to hold the ladder in place while you climb up
able in your own community on a variety of topics! Registra- YA collection. Participants earn community service/volunteer to reduce your risk of falling. If cutting large branches, cut them
tion is required for each session. hours. Snacks provided. piecemeal to reduce the risk of being injured by heavy falling
branches.
Inspired Readers - Wednesday, May 11, aat 12 p.m. Join Book It! Monthly Book Discussion - Wednesday, May 25,
• Inspect the property for insect hives. The OIP notes that the
Elizabeth Smith for a lively discussion of a different inspiring at 10 a.m. or Thursday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. Join us every most common insect stings in spring come from bees, wasps and
book each month. The title for April’s meeting is Take a Chance month for a lively discussion of a chosen book. May’s title is hornets. Homeowners who are not careful can inadvertently come
on Me by Susan May Warren. Bring your lunch (optional) and Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber, the tale of across hives when doing spring cleanup, making them vulnerable
come ready to discuss the story of dream bachelor Darek Chris- Anna Kate who has returned to her small southern hometown to to bites and stings. That can be very dangerous for anyone, and
tiansen, oldest son in the large Christiansen clan and heir to bury her Granny Zee (owner of the Blackbird Cafe and baker of especially so for people with a history of allergic reactions to insect
their historic Evergreen Lake Resort following the tragic death the mysterious pie everybody can’t stop talking about) and how bites or stings. Inspect areas where you’ll be working to make sure
of his wife, Felicity. Copies of the title will be available in the despite her best efforts, she becomes entangled in her father’s insects haven’t put down roots in your property. If you discover
library in advance of the meeting, while supplies last. side of the family. Copies of the book are available to pick up any hives and are hesitant to remove them on your own, contact a
Anime & Manga Society - Wednesday, May 11, at 3:30 p.m. from the library approximately one month prior to the meeting. local landscaping firm.
Join the Anime and Manga Society to watch and discuss An- Light refreshments will be served. Please call the Library at Lawn and garden accidents and injuries can be serious. Thank-
ime, draw Manga, and have a light Japanese style snack and 440-926-3317 with questions or to check on book availability. fully, accidents and injuries are easily prevented when homeown-
drinks. This program is for teens 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Reg- Mini Masterpiece Art Show - Pick up your kit starting May ers take a few simple safety precautions while tending to their
istration is required. 1. Want to showcase your artistic talent? Take part in GMPL’s lawns and gardens.
Dark & Twisty Book Club - Thursday, May 12, at 6:30 “Mini Masterpiece” art exhibit! Visit the Library to sign up and
p.m. If you like things that go bump in the night, please join receive your mini masterpiece kit beginning May 1. Once you
us each month for a scarily good discussion! We will meet in have completed your canvas, bring it back to the Library be- Minnillo & Marshall
the Community Room at the Library. This month’s selection is fore June 1 to have your artwork displayed and entered into General Dentists
One Stop Shopping In Quality! our contest. Contest categories are: Birth-age 12, ages 12-18, 420 N. Main St., Grafton
and ages 18+.
HOURS: Closed Sun. & Mon. May Digital Escape Room - Get Me Home If You Can -
Tue.-Wed. 1-5; Thur.-Sat. 10-5
16901 St. Rt. 58, Oberlin, OH 44074 Test your sleuthing skills in this digital escape room. The Get Emergencies
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for middle school through adults, however anyone is welcome
$ 60 00 to participate. Oh no! Your 1968 weekend adventure has turned Welcomed!
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on all clothing, hats, gloves nothing more than to be home... however it seems that the air- Repairs Available
line has different plans. Dressed in your best garb, you embark
and socks! on an adventure just to get yourself home. Can you get there
while the happy vacation memories are still fresh? Visit the “We Cater to Cowards”
New arrival of Don’t forget the teen webpage to participate. SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
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Monday, May 23, 6:30 PM 1.Advanced phone systems with features for small to large
businesses with 2 - 500 phones, including voicemail and all
the features needed to run a business.
2.Disaster recovery & back up service with all files backed up
Registration is required.
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