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GRAFTON LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Letter to the Editor

Video Game Day - Thursday, November 17, at 3:30 p.m. To the Editor:
Come hang out with us and play one of these great systems: 2012 Midview School Levy; In the normal November Midview families,
PS3 or PS4, Nintendo Switch or Wii, XBox 360 or One. Enjoy election of 2012, 9,000 voters cast their ballots on a Midview On the November 8 ballot, Midview residents will have the
light refreshments. This program is for Teens ages 12-18 and School Levy. 3,000 voted in favor and 6,000 overwhelmingly opportunity to vote on a substitute levy that will allow our dis-
in grades 7-12. voted against. Undeterred, the Midview School system decided trict to maintain current levels of operation. A substitute levy,
Level Up Gaming - Thursday, November 17, at 6 p.m. Are to spend $30,000 of taxpayer money to buy a special election which can also be called a combination levy, allows school dis-
you missing video games, but are too old to attend the teen on a snowy winter night in February. The levy was the only is- tricts to combine emergency levies into one ballot issue. This
program? Are you an adult who loves to play video games? sue on the ballot and the same 3,000 voters braved the elements means that the district can avoid placing multiple renewals on
Then this program is for you. Come hang out with other adults to vote in favor. Because of lack of publicity, and weather, only the ballot. Issue 5 is not a new tax for current residents.
and play video games. Enjoy one of our consoles or bring your 1,000 people voted against. The levy passed and everyone’s Midview Local Schools currently has two expiring emer-
own. Light refreshments. Registration is required. taxes in the district went up 40%! This was the perfect execu- gency levies. The first emergency levy, passed in March 2012,
New Books for New Adults - Monday, November 21, at 6:30 tion of a sneaky calculated plan. I’ve been embittered for 10 generates $1.6 million. The second emergency levy, passed
p.m. Join your fellow new adults at Lu’s Pizza for a bi-monthly years, and I’d like to get my swindled $1,000 annually back in in February 2013, generates $4.6 million. Combined, the two
my wallet in these terrible economic times! So, consider voting
discussion of a new adult book. Yes—there will be free piz- against the Midview levy. They need to learn to survive within levies generate $6.2 million that the district uses to maintain
za! November’s title is Everyone in This Room Will Someday a budget and make sensible financial choices just like the rest day-to-day operations. Both emergency levies will expire at
Be Dead by Emily Austin. Gilda, a morbidly anxious atheist, of us. the end of 2023. Issue 5 will combine Midview’s two expiring
stumbles into a job as a receptionist at a Catholic church and Jeff Bechtel, Grafton emergency levies, avoiding multiple renewals.
soon finds herself obsessed with her predecessor’s mysterious Again, Issue 5 is not a new tax for current residents and
death. Copies of the book are available approximately one MHS special showing of Fall Play will generate the same revenue from the property taxes paid by
month before the meeting. current homeowners as the 2012 and 2013 emergency levies.
GMPL Display Case - Do you or a group you belong to for local senior citizens The substitute levy permits revenue growth on new con-
have an interesting collection that you might want to share with struction, which means it will capture revenue when new homes
the public? We have a large display case located in the entrance Midview High School drama students are preparing to bring and new businesses are built in the district. New residents will
of the Library. We’re looking for educational, family-friendly, their talents to the stage and entertainment to the local commu- pay the same amount as existing property owners.
and unique displays for our case in 2023. If you’d like to try nity. This year, the district will offer a special daytime showing The money from the substitute levy can only be used for
your hand at setting up the case, please contact Stephanie at of its fall play for Midview seniors aged 60 and over to enjoy. day-to-day operations. This includes general upkeep of build-
srusinko@gmplibrary.org or call us at (440) 926-3317. The high school stage will premiere John Cariani’s play, Al- ings, buses, safety measures, campus grounds and parking lots.
most, Maine. Comprised of nine short plays, this romantic com- The substitute levy will help cover these expenses for a period
One Stop Shopping In Quality! edy explores love and loss in a remote mythical “almost-town” of ten years.
HOURS: Closed Sun. & Mon. called Almost, Maine. The play’s official website explains, I encourage all community members to visit midviewk12.
Tue.-Wed. 1-5; Thur.-Sat. 10-5 “One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the org/o/district/page/levy-information to get informed for Nov. 8.
16901 St. Rt. 58, Oberlin, OH 44074 northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find If you have additional questions about Issue 5, please email me
Used Work Pants and Jeans 5 $ 60 00 themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways.” at bwillingham@midviewk12.org.
$

The special showing for senior citizens will be held on Fri-
Large Selection of Work Boot products & up day, November 11, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Midview High Dr. Bruce Willingham, Superintendent
Clearance School K Gym. The event is free of charge and will include
on all clothing, hats, gloves and socks! lunch during intermission. Those interested in attending should Part-time Customer Services Associate, 20 hrs/wk
Mats & Runners & Rags! RSVP to Sue Homoki at (440) 748-5343 or shomoki@mid- The qualified candidate is responsible for performing
viewk12.org.
“Attending a play is a great activity for people of all ages,”
Dog Supplies, Medicines, said Midview High School Assistant Principal Jean Capacetti. procedures in the Customer Services Department and promoting
a positive image for the Library. Must be detail-oriented and
& Remedies “An incredible amount of work goes into producing a play. We flexible; possess good organization and oral communication
want to ensure all residents can enjoy the show at times conve- skills, and be knowledgeable in basic computer skills. A high
nient for them and provide opportunities for our drama students school diploma is required. Must be able to work weekends.
to receive the recognition they deserve.” Salary: Commensurate with experience.
The high school will also run evening and afternoon show- For a job description and application please visit our
ings open to the public on November 11 and 12, from 7-9 p.m. website at www.gmplibrary.org.
and November 13, from 1-3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased Submit required information to:
closer to the showings on the district website. Adele Infante, Director
To learn more about Almost, Maine, please visit www.al- Grafton-Midview Public Library
mostmaine.com. 983 Main Street, Grafton, OH 44044
For more information on the Midview Local Schools, visit email: ainfante@gmplibrary.org
www.midviewk12.org.

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