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Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home
38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Columbia Grafton
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Station Protech Automotive & Cycle LLC

788 Main St. | 440-926-3499
LaGrange Frank Clarke Insurance Agency Serving Grafton for 30 years
25070 Royalton Rd. | 440-236-5041
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540 N. Center St.
440-355-8920 905 Main St. | 440-865-3565
www.lagrangeiga.com 9858 E. River Rd. www.courtneycarnesphotography.com
440-235-2766
www.gibbsbutcherblock.com 1021 Main St.
Burnett’s Septic 440-926-2048

Services 26669 Royalton Rd. www.dukefuneralhome.com
440-236-4303
120 W Commerce Dr, Family Salon • Walk-In’s Welcome!
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WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 www.rural-urbanrecord.com Grafton Sparkle Market
Herrick Memorial Library 460 N. Main St. | 440-926-3328
www.graftonsparkle.com
Herrick Memorial Library is located at 101 Willard Memo- Wellington
rial Square, in Wellington. Phone: (440) 647-2120 Fax: (440)
647-2103 Contact: Janet Hollingsworth, email: hollinja@her-
rickliboh.org. Wellington 121-123 E. Herrick Ave
Read to Putter - Thursdays, October through December, 1007 Parsons Rd. | 440-926-2880
from 3:15-4:45 p.m. Putter is waiting to listen to your children AUTO PARTS 440-647-4965 www.graftonmowerservice.com
read to him. This is a fantastic way to help your child develop M-F 8-5:30pm, Sat 8-4pm
good reading skills. Sign your child up for a 15-minute session
by calling the Library at (440) 647-2120. Veterans and Suicide
Open Technology Help - 2nd Wednesday of each month,
from 1:30-3 p.m. Need help using your computer or tech de- volunteers and communities coming together to not only re-
member the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach
vice? On the second Wednesday of each month beginning with the next generation about the sacrifices made for us to live free- Veterans Day, November 11th, is an important day for every
November, the Herrick Memorial Library staff will hold open ly. American and is intended to honor America’s veterans for their
technology hours. Drop in for assistance using your computer, This year, there will be more than 3,100 participating lo- patriotism, love for their country and willingness to serve and
tablet, or smart phone. If you need immediate help, call the Li- cations placing veterans’ wreaths on National Wreaths Across sacrifice for the common good. This day of remembrance cel-
brary at (440) 647-2120 with your specific questions or to make America Day, Saturday, December 17, with more than two mil- ebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Communities
an appointment for one-on-one assistance. lion volunteers coming together. across the country plan events to honor those who have served
Library Board Meeting - The Herrick Memorial Library and are currently serving. As we celebrate and recognize these
The goal for Huntington Township Cemeteries is to raise
Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on enough funds to place 161 sponsored veterans’ wreaths on the brave men and women, we should also consider the struggles
Tuesday, November 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the Library’s Board Of- headstones of all the local heroes laid to rest there, to ensure that they go through with mental illness.
fice. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome. that the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our for active-duty service members and military veterans. Mem-
Suicide is a national problem in the U.S. and a major concern
40 Annual Lorain County High country never be forgotten and to bring the community together bers of the military may experience a variety of difficult and
th
in patriotic commemoration.
Those interested in volunteering for Wreaths Across Amer-
School Art Exhibit/Open House ica or sponsoring a wreath for Huntington Cemetery or Ev- traumatic events including combat, natural disasters and physi-
cal assault. According to the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Pre-
The 40th Lorain County High School Art Exhibit will be ergreen Cemetery, are invited to visit www.wreathsacrossa- vention Annual Report, there were 6,146 Veteran suicide deaths
in 2020. That is 31.7 deaths per 100,000. During that year, sui-
held from Tuesday, November 1, through Friday, November merica.org/OH0348 to learn more. National Wreaths Across cide was the second leading cause of death among Veterans un-
America Day is a free community event open to all people.
18, at the West River Elyria Public Library, located at 1194 der age 45. The suicide rate for Veterans was 57.3% greater than
West River Road, in Elyria. The event is open to the public. WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 for non-Veteran U.S. adults.
This year, 126 pieces of artwork will be displayed during
Veterans can come home from service carrying a weight
the three week show featuring student artists from Amherst they did not go in with. Without the right help, that weight can
Steele High School, Elyria High School, Firelands High
School, HEARTS for Jesus Christ, Keystone High School, Lo- seem like too much, leading some Veterans to consider, or carry
rain County JVS, Lorain High School, Midview High School, out, suicide. Some of the warning signs that Veterans exhibit
North Ridgeville High School, Open Door Christian School, include feelings of hopelessness, acting agitated, struggling with
Vermilion High School and Wellington High School. anxiety, insomnia, outburst of anger or rage, an increase in sub-
ESCLC Special Projects Coordinator Debbie Hunt said the stance use or abuse and isolating themselves from the people
event was made possible thanks in part to the dedicated art close to them. Other factors related to the higher risk of suicide
teachers. among Veterans are related to undiagnosed or untreated con-
“The art teachers within our Lorain County high schools ditions, such as PTSD or mood disorders, which can increase a
help develop the student-talent and allow for the art show to be person’s overall risk of suicide.
seen by residents of the county,” Hunt said. “This is a wonder- The VA offers a wide range of treatment programs for Vet-
ful way for our student artists to showcase their talent.” erans and their families. Also, “Vets for Warriors” is a peer sup-
Local cemeteries become location port network with Veterans answering the phone for those in
need. The number is 1-855-838-8255. Veterans may also use the
for Wreaths Across America Day Veterans Crisis Line Number, where there is 24/7 crisis support
- dial 988, then press 1.
The Jason Foundation is another valuable resource for those
The National non-profit, Wreaths Across America (WAA), struggling with suicidal ideation. Many times, a Veteran will
has announced that Huntington Township Cemeteries in Wel- exhibit clear warning signs prior to an attempt. By knowing the
lington will be joining in the mission to Remember, Honor & warning signs, and knowing how to help, you could save a life.
Teach, as an official location for 2022. This is the first year that Visit The Jason Foundation’s website to learn more about sui-
the cemetery will participate in this national program. cide, the warning signs and how you can help make a difference.
Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of You can find the website at www.jasonfoundation.com.
thanks that has grown into a national movement of dedicated