GALION AREA NOTEBOOK
Galion City Council meets Feb. 9
Galion City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom video conference and broadcast on The City of Galion Facebook page. For information about Galion City Council, go to galion.city and click on the Government tab.
Avita COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Avita Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Avita hospital locations in Galion, Bucyrus, and Ontario. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 419-468-0800 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Requests will not be accepted from those who do not meet the minimum age requirement. Walk-in appointments are not available.
Drive-through Ash Wednesday service at Christ United Methodist Church
GALION Christ United Methodist Church will host a drive-through Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Rev. Heather Runser McLeod said the service will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, which is located at 130 E. Walnut Street in Galion.
McLeod explained how the service will be conducted.
“Worshippers will slowly circle the church building, pausing a few times to participate in a simple activity that will prompt specific prayers,” McLeod said. “The final station will include the imposition of ashes. Normally, the pastor would mark the cross on everyone’s foreheads. This year, a small cup of ashes will be provided, and the pastor will bless you from a socially safe distance while you place the ashes on your own forehead or hand and/or those in the car with you all without leaving the safety and comfort of your own vehicle.“
GALION AREA NOTEBOOK
Galion Board of Health meeting Dec. 15
The Galion City Board of Health will meet in special session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The meeting is being held virtually and can be accessed through Go To Meeting. The following items are on the agenda: approval of Dec. 8, 2020 BOH meeting minutes, Galion City School Contact Tracing Contract, Chamber of Commerce Public Information and Business Education Contract, and Rock Solid Media Contract. The BOH will have to limit its business and discussion to these specific subject matters as set forth in the official meeting notice.
Board of Elections meets Dec. 17