Rally at the Bridge

Just wanted to pass this on to any one who might have missed Loraine’s post today, there will be a rally at the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge (west side) on friday, Oct. 17th at noon.

Any questions, contact Rev. Dr. Brad Donahue @ (440) 244-5883

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Volunteerism………..You Can Do It

Stopped over to see my “english lady-friend”, Loraine the other day to have a chat and part of our talks were about our efforts to get the word out……rather quickly, about the clean-up effort on Broadway in our downtown area. Loraine wanted to thank me for volunteering a few hours on this project, and during our conversation, she said,” Muley, why don’t you write about it on your blog?”.

O.K.

I can do that.

Now, I’m no writer. Fact. Not a myth. I’m just learning how to do this bloggin’  thingy. But back to the real story here, volunteerism. We’ve all done it, some a lot, some when they can. One thing I know for sure, it’s catchy. I actually picked up my volunteer efforts a couple of years ago by collecting food donations for Second Harvest food bank. Since then, I’ve been involved with anything from helping do repairs on friends homes, to volunteering on referendum committee’s or just running an errand for someone disabled. How does one go about volunteering? Well, for me it was simple.

Two words.

Loraine Ritchey

What a gift that woman has, to donate her precious time for all things good in Lorain, her second home to her beloved England. I’ve never witnessed someone who cares so much about others than Loraine. From the simplest chores to more time-consuming endeavors, that woman is there to help.

You’ll see her at city council meetings.

You’ll see her at all the festivals.

Stop by her house and she’ll get 3 or 4 phone calls asking for help while your there.

She’ll support just about any cause that is put out there, and support it like there’s no tomorrow. When I think of volunteerism, I can’t help but think of that woman, Loraine.

Volunteering is easy when you have examples laid in front of you almost daily, as noted here, here, here, here and here.Volunteering has become very easy from the actions of that woman.

Thank you Loraine, for the inspiration to help others in times of need.

You are a Godsend.

“Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds”

(Lennon/McCartney)

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Help Wanted……Apply Within.

Got an urgent e-mail today, from Charleston Village Society Inc.

Let me read it to you:

“I  know  this  is  short notice  but  lets put
our  best foot  forward and get the word out
through  your organzations and websites and see
if we can help”  Loraine

COMPANY IS COMING – we have �international
visitors� to the International City �. Wine on
the Water and the antiques fair this weekend –
can you or your children, students , customers,
parishoners ,mums and dads help to add some life
colour and fragrance to our main street�..lets
have �Bright on Broadway�

The City of Lorain is making a concerted effort
to beautify Broadway.
Daniel Lopez has been busy the last week
weedwacking and maintaining the existing
flowerbeds. The City is looking for volunteers
to assist in the effort this Friday, August 8th.
The goal is to weed the flower beds, plant
flowers and mulching the beds.

The City has a limited number of hand tools and
will be providing flowers and mulch. If you are
interested in assisting in this effort, please
contact the City of Lorain Community Development
Department at 204-2020. If you can help, please
plan on meeting at 9:30 am at Lorain City Hall,
200 W Erie Avenue, 5th Floor. From there we will
coordinate the work. Thank you.

I know where I’ll be at 9:30 a.m. Fri.

How ’bout you?

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