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news@rural-urbanrecord.com Lorain Public Library System will again be offering a fun
Compost Center reading challenge for all ages via three different game boards. Medical Degree recipient
It is free to participate, but to be eligible for prizes, participants
must register in-person, online or by phone. pride the graduation of their
The Eaton Township Compost Center, located behind the In addition to some smaller participation prizes like foam daughter, Emily Edwards
service building, is open to all Eaton Township Residents every putty, mini bubble bottles and plush mini animals, there are from Kent State University
Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. some great Grand Prizes including Nintendo Switches, Instant College of Podiatric Medi-
Thank you Volunteers Pots, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo family memberships, LEGO cine. Emily received a Doc-
kits, Keurig coffee makers and more!
Cold and blustery wind didn’t deter sixteen carloads of har- Also available for those that complete four game board torate of Podiatric Medicine
degree on May 21. Emily will
dy volunteers who helped our committee flag decorate over 462 activities are certificates for a $10 discount on one camping, continue her foot and ankle
veterans graves Saturday morning at Butternut Ridge Ceme- cabin, lodge or getaway stay at participating Ohio State Park surgical residency training at
tery. We were very heartened to see some as young as toddlers locations. For participants aged 18 and under that complete Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Med-
helping! It took just twenty minutes to accomplish the event, four game board activities, buy one, get one free Cleveland
which in the past, without their help, often stretched 1-2 hours. Monsters’ game certificates are also an option. For more infor- ical Center for three years.
We can’t thank you volunteers enough! mation, visit your local Lorain Public Library System branch. Emily is a 2013 graduate of
Eaton Township Veterans Memorial Committee Midview High School and a
Emily Edwards
2021 Summer Reading Program Mr. David and the late 2017 graduate of Cleveland
State University. Congratula-
Tails and Tales - June 7 to August 7. This year’s Summer Anita Edwards of North Rid- tions, Emily!
Reading Program will begin June 7 with the theme Tails and geville announce with great
Tales. “Think animals and adventure or wherever else your
imagination takes you,” Outreach Director Nick Cronin said. NORTH EATON
Lorain Public Library System will be hosting Outback Ray’s If you or someone you know is struggling financially due to
Amazing Animal Show at each of our branches during the first the pandemic, there is help available for you. Our county has DAIRY QUEEN
week of Summer Reading. There will also be virtual kick-off secured $16-million in federal dollars to help residents pay rent
programs on June 7 & 10. Details for these can be found on the and utility bills. 35040 E. Royalton Rd.
online events calendar. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is here to help North Eaton
those facing eviction or facing utility shut off. Through the pro- 440-748-2128
VALLEY CITY gram you can receive up to 12 months of rental assistance. Utility Blizzard of the Month
assistance includes natural gas, electric, water, sewer and trash.
If you are unemployed or experienced a financial hardship
VISION CENTER you could qualify if you make less than $42,600. A household
of four with an income below $60,800 could also qualify for Thin Mint
FAMILY VISION assistance. Hardships include: Personal or family experiencing
CENTER illness, disability or mental health issues. Other hardship quali-
fications include an increase in childcare costs, forced work clo-
6621 Center Road sure and an inability to access or get to work.
To learn more about the Emergency Rental Assistance Pro-
Valley City gram contact the Lorain County Department of Job & Family
Dr. Norma Jesse, J
DN Services at 440-284-4423 or go to rentalassistance@jfs.ohio.gov
Optometrist 330-483-4035 Your Board of Commissioners also approved the allocation
of federal dollars to be used locally for Meals on Wheels pro-
WE CARRY A OUTSIDE grams. The Lorain County Office on Aging receiving grant funds
FULL LINE OF PRESCRIPTIONS of $48,000 and The Neighborhood Alliance Meals on Wheels
receiving $37,500.
GLASSES WELCOME I’ll keep you updated on county government in the months
ahead. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. You can al-
Hours: Mon & Thurs 9-7; Tues & Fri 9-5, Sat 8:30-Noon ways reach me at my office at (440) 329-5112 or mlundy@lo-
Closed Sun & Wed raincounty.us

Congratulations
Congratulations

to the graduating

class of 2021!

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Lorain County teens (6th-12th grade) report
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