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The Rural-Urban Record United States flag facts
and handling etiquette
Published Bi-Weekly on Monday
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter The United States flag was first imagined after the signing
Founders 1955 of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Continental
Congress authorized creation of the first national flag on June
14, 1777. It was decided that the flag should have 13 stripes,
Lee Boise, Publisher & President alternating red and white, to represent the original 13 colonies,
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 and that the new union be represented by 13 white stars in a
blue field to signify a “new constellation.” Francis Hopkinson,
Mailing Address: one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is most
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 often credited with the original design.
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station Today there are 50 stars on the flag to represent the 50 states,
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198 while the 13 stripes still represent the 13 British colonies that
became the first states. While this may be common knowledge,
Email: news@rural-urbanrecord.com Public Law 94-344, known as the Federal Flag Code, may not
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com be as widely known. The code dictates that the flag is to be
DEADLINE: treated with respect and proper etiquette. The code is extensive,
but the following guidelines can help private individuals inter-
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm ested in displaying their flags do so in accordance with the law.
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment’ • Flags should only be displayed in public from sunrise to
Out of Area Subscriptions - $40/year sunset, unless the flag can be properly illuminated during dark-
ness. In this instance, it may be displayed at all times.
• When displayed with other flags, such as on a single staff
or lanyard, the U.S. flag should be above all other flags. If flags Our Lady Queen of Peace
What’s Cookin’ Wednesday are displayed in a row, the U.S. flag goes to the observer’s left.
• State and local flags are traditionally flown lower than the
First Congregational United Church of Christ, located American flag. Catholic Church
at 140 S. Main Street, in Wellington, is having their What’s • During marching ceremonies or parades with other flags,
Cookin’ Wedneday, on June 16, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. On the the U.S. flag should be to the observer’s left. Weekend Masses WeekdayMasses
menu is stuffed chicken breast, green beans, mashed potatoes, • The flag should be displayed at every public institution and (Church) (Church)
salad and dessert: $12 per meal. These are drive-thru carry-out at schools during school days. Sat. 4:30pm Mon. & Wed.
meals, cooked and ready to eat! For more information, call • When displayed vertically and not on a staff, the union Sun. 8:30 & 7:00pm
(440) 647-3308. should be on the left when observed. It should be suspended so
its folds fall freely as though the flag were staffed. 11:00am Tues, Thu, Fri.
• The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremo-
9:30am
Blue Star Museum Program niously.
• The flag is often displayed at half-staff on days of mourn- ~708 Erie St., Grafton • 440-926-2364~
The Oberlin Heritage Center announced that it will join ing, including Memorial Day. The flag should first be hoisted
museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a to the peak for an instant, then lowered to half-staff position,
which is half the distance between the top and bottom of the
program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. staff. COLUMBIA
military personnel and their families this summer. The 2021 • On a vehicle, the U.S. flag should be displayed from a BAPTIST CHURCH
program began on Armed Forces Day May 15, and will end on staff firmly fixed to the chassis. It should not be draped over the “Loving God; Loving Others”
Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021. Find the list of partic- hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle. Americon Baptist Church
ipating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. • The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as
Blue Star Museums is an initiative of the National Endow- 25514 Royalton Road
ment for the Arts in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the the ground, the floor, water or merchandise. It also should never 440-236-8206
have anything placed on it.
Department of Defense and participating museums nationwide. • A flag in poor condition should be destroyed with dignity, 9:15 a.m.
Blue Star Museums include children’s museums, art, sci- Sunday School
ence and history museums, zoos, gardens, lighthouses and preferably by burning. Most American Legion posts and local for all ages
Boy Scouts troops will have the resources to retire flags ac-
10:30 a.m.
more, and hail from all 50 states, as well as the District of Co- cordingly. Many will host annual flag retirement ceremonies Family Worship
lumbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The current on Flag Day. Stairlift Access
list of participating museums will continue to develop over the Rev. Phil Betts
summer as organizations are welcome to register to be a Blue
Star Museum throughout the summer months. Vacation Bible School
The free admission program is available for those currently
serving in the U.S. military—Army, Namy, Air Force, Marine Belden United Methodist Church invites all children from NORTH “Welcome Home”
Corps, Cost Guard, as well as members of the Reserves, Na- PreK to grade 6 to get ready for Vacation Bible School,“Nights EATON New Life
tional Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA of the North Castle: Quest for the Kings Armor,” a program CHRISTIAN Wesleyan Church
Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Quali- where children learn to be strong in the Lord and in the strength CHURCH
fied members must show appropriate ID. of God’s power. Kids will become “knights” in their quest for Disciples of Christ 11149 West River Rd.
Follow Blue Star Museums on Twitter at @NEAarts and @ the King’s armor and how it works in their own lives as they Columbia Station
BlueStarFamily or #bluestarmuseums. follow and serve God. They will explore Bible stories, science, Rt. 82 & 83
music, crafts and recreation. The adventure runs from July 12- 440-748-2230 SUNDAY 10 am
16, from 6:30-8:10 p.m. at Belden United Methodist Church, Worship with us Worship & Children’s Church
located at 36130 State 303, in Grafton. Any questions can be in person 9:00 am
answered by calling (440) 926-2209 or (330) 725-7847. Regis- WEDNESDAY 6:45 pm
tration begins July 12, at 6 p.m. Online Bible Study
Sunday at 10 am Youth Group
Fields UMC Summer Worship facebook.com/neccdisciples Rev. Steve Spaeth - Pastor
FUNERAL HOME & online worship details on fb Rev. John Bodo
The congregation of Fields United Methodist Church North
CREMATION SERVICES Ridgeville is beginning the summer worship schedule on Satur- Rev. David Chafin - Associate Pastor
Pastor
day, June 5, with a casual drive in/outdoor service at 5 p.m. and Polly Tallos 440-236-8600
in-person worship on Sundays at 11 a.m. Participants can stay Ministry Assistant www.nlwesleyan.org
in their cars to listen to the audio of either service on their FM
radio, or bring lawn chairs and sit in the grassy area around our
FUNERAL HOME picnic pavilion for the outdoor services. Fields UMC is located GRAFTON UNITED Lakeview Free Will
2089 Columbia Road at 34077 Lorain Road, in North Ridgeville. METHODIST CHURCH Baptist Church
Cremation • Monuments Valley City, OH 44280 The entire building will be re-opened for classes, groups 973 Mechanic St. •Grafton •926-2034
12025 Durkee Rd., Grafton
Pre-paid Funerals 330-483-3300 and organizations with cautionary sanitizing guidelines until 10:00am Worship Sunday School 10 AM,
Mission:
1021 Main St., Grafton “Understanding When further notice. “Putting God’s Word to Work” Worship Service 11 AM.
For more information, call the church office at (440) 327-
Needed Most”
440-926-2048 www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com 8753 or visit the church website at http://www.fieldsumc.org Pastor Bob Spaulding Everyone welcome
www.dukefuneralhome.com Pre-Need Planning Available and on Facebook.
Free Carry-out Meals Church of Christ
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am
“Answering God’s Call to Grow”
Free Carry-out meals will be served on Tuesdays, June 8, “Answering God’s Call to Grow” Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm
15, 22 and 29 in the school building located behind St. Mary’s 105 West Main St, LaGrange Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
440-355-4561
Church, at 320 Middle Avenue, in Elyria. Serving time is from www.lagrangeumc.org 211 Forest St., LaGrange
Helping You Plan a Personal Remembrance 4-5:30 p.m. When the last meal is gone, it will shorten the Services at 10am in the Family Life Center 440-355-6872
36625 Center Ridge Road | N. Ridgeville | 327-2955 ending time.
www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com Your are always welcome at
H.E.L.P. for pets Christian Unity Church Hosanna Lutheran Church
13485 West River Rd.
36353 Capel Road
Laubenthal -Mercado organization based in Medina and has been serving pets and www.christianunitychurch.org hosannalutheran1@windstream.net
Columbia Station
Grafton, Ohio
440-236-8900
H.E.L.P. (Helping Everyone’s Loving Pets) is a non-profit
Pastor Neal Brock
Family Worship 9:30 a.m.
LM October of 2015. We started as a branch of People Care Pet Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7pm www.hosannalutheranchurch.com
FUNERAL HOME
Sunday Worship Service - 11am
their owners in Medina County and surrounding areas since
Now offering On-site
Pantry, but recently went out on our own.
Cremation Services
Our mission is to provide aid necessary for families to keep
“Come to me, all you who are weary
Funeral Home is also
cherished pets during times of financial crisis.
Handicap Accessible
Our goal is to reduce owner surrenders to overtaxed shelters,
and burdened, and
Serving Families for over 50 years
reduce medically unnecessary euthanasia and help honor their
38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. • Elyria, Ohio 44035
Call Tina at (216) 210-5378 if you could use some help
440-322-4626 • 440-323-1929 responsibility to provide life-long, loving homes for their pets. I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28
caring for your cherished pets during difficult times. We also
www.laubenthalmercado.com accept donations of any/all pet related items.