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Voters reject county sales tax

Kalo calls it ‘a very sad day in Lorain County’ By KATE SNYDER

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ELYRIA — Voters turned down Issue 22 — a fiveyear, quarter-percent sales tax increase that was projected to bring more than $7 million to the county for justice system services. Officials have

to unofficial election results from the Lorain Counwarned of drastic cuts to come. The money from Issue 22 would have freed up ty Board of Elections. Online “It’s a very sad day in Lorain County,” said Lorain county revenue to meet other expenses if it had For video, visit County Commissioner Ted Kalo. been approved. MorningJournal.com The sales tax failed more than 2-to-1 with 61,544 See SALES TAX, Page A2 votes against and 29,572 votes in favor, according

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LORAIN — The Lorain City School District will begin preparing to cut $12 million from the budget with the failure of Online Issue 14. For video, visit “I’m very MorningJournal.com d i s a p p o i n t e d ,” Interim Superintendent Ed Branham said of the final vote. “I was planning for different results.” Issue 14, which was a 1.5 perSee LEVY, Page A2

Run-off in Avon Lake mayor race By JASON HENRY

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SHEFFIELD TOWNSHIP — Who will be the next mayor of Avon Lake is up in the air because election results are so close between incumbent Karl Zuber and Councilman Gregory Zilka it appears there will be a runoff election in DeZuber cember. The election results for mayor and Amherst and Sheffield Lake were not close. David Taylor will return as mayor of Amherst, beating CounZilka cilman Joe See AVON LAKE, Page A2

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Lorain’s Mayor Elect Chase Ritenauer, left, stopped by Elyria’s Mayor Elect Holly Brinda’s campaign party in Elyria last night to congratulate her on her win.

Democrats victorious in Lorain, Elyria mayor races By RICHARD PAYERCHIN

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LORAIN — Voters picked Democrats Chase Ritenauer in Lorain and Holly Brinda in Elyria to lead Lorain County’s largest cities starting next year. Ritenauer received 11,829 votes, or 81.06 percent, topping Republican challenger Timothy Baxter, who received 2,763 votes, or 18.94 percent., according to unofficial results from the

ever mayor. He is 26 now and will be 27 year old when he takes office Jan. 1, 2012. The Lorain mayor’s post will pay $108,671 a year. Meanwhile, Elyria voters tapped Holly Brinda to become mayor, according to unofficial results. Brinda received 8,880 votes, or 68.73 percent, topping Republican challenger Ray Noble, who Lorain County Board of Elections. “I’m humbled at the election results,” Ritenau- received 4,041 votes, or 31.27 percent, according er said. See MAYOR, Page A2 It appeared Ritenauer will be Lorain’s youngest

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Ohio voters reject Republican-backed union limits By Staff and Wire Reports COLUMBUS — The state’s new collective bargaining law was defeated Tuesday after an expensive union-backed campaign that pitted firefighters, police officers and teachers against the Republican establishment. In a political blow to GOP Gov. John Kasich, voters handily rejected the law, which would

have limited the bargaining abilities of 350,000 unionized public workers. With more than a quarter of the votes counted late Tuesday, 63 percent of votes were to reject the law. Joe Thayer, president of the Lorain County AFL-CIO Federation of Labor, said that the failure of Issue 2 is a huge success for organized labor, and a message to Kasich.

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From the front page The tax was introduced by commissioners earlier this year to stave off a projected $2.5 million deficit in the 2012 county budget. This marks the third time a county sales tax has failed at the ballots. For shoppers, the tax would have cost an additional 25 cents per $100 of taxable purchases. If passed, it would have lasted a maximum of five years. Months ago in preparation, commissioners balanced two county budgets for 2012: one with an additional $7.4 million in revenue if the tax passed and one with $2.5 million in cuts if it failed. Kalo said the campaign just wasn’t enough to convince voters, and the county appeared uninter-

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today in history (AP) —Today is Wednesday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2011. There are 52 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 9, 1965, the great Northeast blackout occurred as a series of power failures lasting up to 13½ hours left 30 million people in seven states and part of Canada without electricity. On this date: • In 1872, fire destroyed nearly 800 buildings in Boston. • In 1918, it was announced that Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm II would abdicate. He then fled to the Netherlands. • In 1938, Nazis looted and burned synagogues as well as Jewish-owned stores and houses in Germany and Austria in a pogrom that became known as “Kristallnacht.” • In 1953, Welsh author-poet Dylan Thomas died in New York at age 39. • In 1961, U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert M. White became the first pilot to fly an X-15 rocket plane at six times the speed of sound. The Beatles’ future manager, Brian Epstein, first saw the group perform at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. • In 1963, twin disasters struck Japan as some 450 miners were killed in a coaldust explosion, and about 160 people died in a train crash. • In 1967, a Saturn V rocket carrying an unmanned Apollo spacecraft blasted off from Cape Kennedy on a successful test flight. • In 1970, former French President Charles de Gaulle died at age 79.

From the front page to unofficial results. Brinda, 53, thanked her supporters and said she is invigorated and excited to lead Ohio’s 14th largest city and the seat of government of Lorain County. The mayor’s post pays $101,900 a year. “I pledge to them to do my best to hold true to my campaign promises to make Elyria safer,” Brinda said last night. Ritenauer was a former deputy safety-service director for Mayor Tony Krasienko, the man he beat in the May primary to become the Democratic candidate. Ritenauer currently works as public works administrator for the city of North Olmsted. He also has been a member of the Democratic State Central Committee since 2006. After the primary, the campaign focused on gaining support from Democrats, Republicans and independent voters, Ritenauer said. “The issues that are impacting the city of Lorain affect everybody, regardless of their political party,” he said. “I think the voters responded.” Election day is the 300th day since Ritenauer declared his inten-

LEVY From the front page cent earned income tax levy, failed with a final vote of 6357 voting against the levy and 5668 voting for the levy, according to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections. “I had a good feeling all day today,” Branham said. “We had the senior citizens and union workers saying they were going and supporting the schools.” While they might have their vote it was not enough to help the district avoid the impending $12

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ested in passing any taxes or levies on the ballots. At the commissioners board meeting Wednesday, Kalo planned to discuss how to reform county government with less money. County department heads should prepare for layoffs within their offices, Kalo said. “We’re going to have to change the services we provide from what we provided in the past,” he said. He added there was a possibility of getting another sales tax on the ballot again next year, but that would be a board decision down the line. Though the tax would have taken care of next year’s deficit, additional cuts still would have been needed as the county is also facing a $10.5 million deficit for 2013. Some of the revenue generated from the tax would have carried over to the next year.

Commissioner Tom Williams had said if the tax failed, to prepare for the $10.5 million shortfall in 2013, he planned to propose making changes in 2012 rather than waiting until the year after. He still stands by that decision. “We’re not going to be able to wait (to make cuts),” he said. Regardless of the outcome, Williams wanted to thank everyone who voted, and he would “honor their wishes” and make county government work despite the cuts. “The voters have spoken,” Williams said. “We asked for their direction and they have given it.” After a series of budget presentations from county department heads, the commissioners decided on the following cuts if the sales tax failed: Prosecutor’s office 2012 budget request: $2.9 million

2012 budget cut: $200,000 Clerk of Courts office 2012 budget request: $1.1 million 2012 budget cut: $100,000 Juvenile housing programs Turning Point and Pathways 2012 budget request: $380,850 and $273,884 2012 budget cut: $648,000 (both programs eliminated) Other department cuts: Community Alliance: $25,000 Transit: $50,000 Team Lorain County: $10,000 Soil and Water: $75,000 Office on Aging: $78,000 Building and Grounds: $50,000 Custodial: $50,000 Community Development: $50,000 Auditor’s office: $200,000 Treasurer’s office: $50,000 Recorder’s office: $50,000 Jail subsidy: $350,000

tion to run. “I’m glad that after 10 months of interviewing, the voters of Lorain opted to hire me as their mayor,” he said. Before his own campaign party, Ritenauer stopped in Elyria to speak to Brinda, who has served three, fouryear terms and has a member of the Elyria school board. Her current term expires at the end of the year. Brinda beat Mayor Bill Grace, the incumbent Democrat, to win the Democratic nomination. “I understand the responsibility and I’m humbled by the opportunity to be mayor,” Brinda said. More than 700 people turned out for her community events — an encouraging sign, Brinda said. “I’m tired (from the campaign), but I’m invigorated because I’ve seen the spark of hope and enthusiasm in Elyria,” she said. “That speaks to a community that cares.” Brinda campaigned with “Putting Elyrians First,” her reform plan to put city government to work for residents. Her plan had 10 key steps to restore citizen trust, city services and get Elyria on the road to recovery. Brinda said she wants to restore fiscal stability and accountability, restore public trust, create a more efficient and ef-

fective government, improve public safety and other goals. The road ahead will be difficult, Brinda said, but supporters have said they see her perseverance. She pledged to work as hard as she can for as long as she can to make city government open, inclusive, humane, efficient, effective, progressive and open to a regional approach. Ritenauer agreed. “I look forward to working together with her as a team and with other mayors as a region to move our region forward,” Ritenauer said. It appeared Ritenauer also might hold an Ohio and national record of being the youngest mayor-elect, at age 26, with the largest constituency, as Lorain’s official population is 64,097 people, according to 2010 U.S. Census figures. Ritenauer campaign manager Scott Muska compared him to Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, who was appointed to the post in 2006 at age 26 to replace the late Mayor Bob O’Connor. Ravenstahl, then 27, won a 2007 special election to remain in the seat and in 2009 Ravenstahl, then 29, won election to his first full term in office. Dennis Kucinich, now a Congressional representative for northern Ohio, first was elected to Cleveland

City Council at age 23. In 1977 Kucinich became the youngest person ever elected to lead a major American city; he was referred to as the boy mayor of Cleveland, but was age 31 at the time. Ritenauer was first elected in May of 2006 at age 21 to the Democratic State Central Committee as a representative for Ohio’s 13th Senate District. In May, Lorain Democrats picked Ritenauer as winner in a three-way primary with Krasienko and Councilman-at-Large Mitchell Fallis. Ritenauer received 4,035 votes, or 53.21 percent of the total, compared to 2,461 votes for Krasienko and 1,087 ballots for Fallis. Ritenauer resigned as safety-service director of North Olmsted to campaign full time for the May Democratic primary election. His resignation came after being informed that continuing in his job would be a violation of the federal Hatch Act. That law prohibits government workers from partisan political activity if their jobs involve federal funds. Ritenauer said he had consulted attorneys during his campaign and believed he complied with the Hatch Act because his North Olmsted salary was not paid for with federal money.

million deficit. “My job will be to go to through that $12 million in cuts and reductions,” Branham said of what comes next for him. “We’re going to look at the impact of each program.” While the school board will meet tonight, there will not be any cuts made from the budget. “It’s not going to be an easy decision,” he said of deciding what to cut. “It won’t be a pretty sight either.” Cuts will begin to be announced as soon as December, according to Branham. “We will see what we can salvage,” he said.

Issue 14 was a 1.5 percent earned income tax levy that will not affect pensions, retirement, IRAs, unemployment or Social Security. The tax would have generated an estimated $8 million for the district each year. The district has not passed a new money operating levy since 1992 and since 2008 voters have turned down four levies. At a late October board meeting, the school board approved $2 million worth of cuts the help balance out the budget. The cuts came at the cost of 18 teachers, an assistant principal, and nine para-professionals.

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From the front page Gambish and the new mayor of Sheffield Lake is Dennis Bring, who defeated a onetime mayor, Gary Mingee. Sheffield Lake Mayor John Piskura did not seek reelection. Avon Lake’s run-off election will be Dec. 6, if no candidate received the required 50 percent of the vote when election results are certified, according to Lorain County Elections Director Paul Adams. According to unofficial results, Zilka received 3546 votes or 39.7 percent of the votes, while Zuber received 3631 votes or 40.65 percent. The third candidate Rob Berner got 1755 votes, according unofficial results. The run-off will not be certified until later this month, said Adams, director of the Lorain County Board of Elections. If it is needed, the runoff will happen on Dec. 6 and will determine the winner. “We had planned for a runoff simply because of the candidates,” Zuber said. Zuber, 48, has been mayor since 2008. Zilka has been a councilman for 26 years Both candidates said they anticipate picking up the votes from third candidate, Berner, a former mayor. In Sheffield Lake, Bring received 2015 votes and Mingee got 752 votes, according to unofficial results. “Everybody worked really, really hard to get to this point,” Bring said. Taylor, 71, the Republican mayor of Amherst since 2003, received 3288 votes and Gambish, a Democrat, received 1581 votes, according to the unofficial results.

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Military loses body parts Supervisors punished as remains of war dead come up missing By ROBERT BURNS

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WASHINGTON — The Dover military mortuary entrusted with the solemn duty of receiving and caring for America’s war dead twice lost body parts of remains shipped home from Afghanistan, the Air Force revealed yesterday. Three mortuary supervisors have been punished, but no one was fired in a grisly case reminiscent of the scandalous mishandling and misidentifying of remains at Arlington National Cemetery. The Air Force, which runs the mortuary at Dover, Del., acknowledged failures while insisting it made the right decision in not informing families linked to the missing body parts until last weekend — months after it completed a probe of 14 sets of allegations

lodged by three members of the mortuary staff. Gen. Norton Schwartz, the Air Force chief of staff, told a Pentagon news conference he and the service’s top civilian, Michael Donley, are ultimately responsible for what happens at Dover and for its mistakes. “There’s no escaping it,” Schwartz said. However, an independent federal investigative agency, the Office of Special Counsel, said the Air Force had fallen short on accountability. That office, which forwarded the original whistleblower allegations to the Pentagon in May and July 2010 and reviewed the subsequent Air Force investigative report, faulted it for taking an overly narrow view of what went wrong at Dover between 2008 and 2010.

“Several of the Air Force’s findings are not supported by the evidence presented and thus do not appear reasonable,” the special counsel’s office said. “In these instances the report demonstrates a pattern of the Air Force’s failure to acknowledge culpability for wrongdoing relating to the treatment of remains.” Special Counsel Carolyn Lerner said her office is investigating allegations by the three whistleblowers that the Air Force retaliated against them in several ways, including an attempt to fire one of them. The three whistleblowers still work at Dover. They are James Parsons, an embalming/autopsy technician; Mary Ellen Spera, a mortuary inspector; and William Zwicharowski, a senior mortuary inspector.

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Sarkozy, Netanyahu’s strained relationship PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has labored to improve French relations with Israel, said he “can’t stand” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called him a liar in a chat with President Barack Obama. The conversation between Sarkozy and Obama was overheard by reporters last week at the Group of 20 summit in southern France, via headsets that were to be used for simultaneous translation of an upcoming news conference. Obama, whose remarks were heard via a French translation, was not heard objecting to Sarkozy’s characterization of Netanyahu. Through the interpreter, Obama was heard asking Sarkozy to help persuade the Palestinians to stop their efforts to gain U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state. In Israel, the frank assessment elicited shock from some viewers — and chuckles and agreement from others. Several French-speaking journalists, including one from The Associated Press, overheard the comments but did not initially report them because Sarkozy’s office had asked the journalists not to turn on the headsets until the press conference began, and the comments were deemed private under French media traditions. A French website that analyzes media coverage of current affairs, Arret sur images, reported the fragments Tuesday. Sarkozy’s office would not comment Tuesday on the remarks, or on France’s relations with Israel. The White House and Netanyahu’s spokesman also said they had no comment. In the remarks Thursday in Cannes, Sarkozy said: “Netanyahu, I can’t stand him. He’s a liar.” According to the French interpreter, Obama responded, “You are sick of him, but I have to work with him every day.” The journalists heard only fragments of the leaders’ conversation.

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Russia launches probe to moon of Mars MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has launched an unmanned probe on a daring mission to reach Phobos, a moon of Mars, and to fly samples of its soil back to Earth. The Phobos-Grunt (Phobos-Soil) craft was successfully launched by a Zenit-2 booster rocket at 12:16 a.m. Moscow time Wednesday from the Russianleased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Russia’s Federal Space Agency said the craft separated successfully from the booster about 11 minutes later. It will take the robotic probe a few hours to conduct a series of preliminary maneuvers before it can shoot off to the Red Planet. The return vehicle is expected to carry up to 7 ounces of soil from Phobos back to Earth in August 2014. The $170 million endeavor would be Russia’s first interplanetary mission since Soviet times. A previous 1996 robotic mission to Mars ended in failure when the probe crashed in the Pacific following an engine failure. The Phobos-Grunt originally was set to blast off in October 2009, but its launch was postponed because the craft wasn’t ready.

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Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain addresses the media yesterday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Cain was responding to Sharon Bialek, a Chicago-area woman, who accused Cain on Monday of making an unwanted sexual advance against her in 1997.

Cain says he won’t drop out of GOP race By SHANNON McCAFFREY and AMANDA MYERS Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A defiant Herman Cain declared yesterday he would not drop his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in the face of allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. “Ain’t gonna happen,” Cain said at a news conference a day after a fourth woman accused him of unwanted sexual advances. “We will get through this,” he added, trying to steady a campaign that has been rocked by the controversy for the past 10 days. Cain denied anew that he had ever behaved inappropriately and said the alleged incidents “they simply didn’t happen.” He said he would be willing to take a lie detector test if he had a good reason. Earlier in the day, Cain sought to undercut the credibility of the latest woman whose accusations are threatening his Republican presidential campaign. His chief rival, Mitt Romney, weighed in for the first time, calling the allegations “particularly disturbing.” Cain said he called the news conference because he wanted to speak directly to the public, accusing the media of distorting his response to the allegations. He said that had never seen Sharon Bialek until she called her

news conference on Monday in New York, alongside attorney Gloria Allred. “I don’t even know who this woman is,” he said of Bialek. “I tried to remember if I recognized her and I didn’t.” Another name confronted Cain, as well, when one of his two original accusers gave an interview to The New York Times and was identified publicly by news organizations including The Associated Press as Karen Kraushaar, now a spokeswoman in the Treasury Department’s office of inspector general for tax administration. When asked about Kraushaar, Cain said he recalled her accusation of sexual harassment but insisted “it was found to be baseless.” Cain contended that “the Democratic machine” was pushing the allegations but said he could not point to anyone in particular. He also suggested his accusers were lying. Earlier, Romney, the former Massachusetts governor who has been a GOP front-runner for months, told ABC News/Yahoo! the allegations were serious “and they’re going to have to be addressed seriously.” He called the latest accusations disturbing, and Cain didn’t disagree, both in an earlier interview and at the news conference. “He’s right. They are disturbing to me,” Cain said. “They are serious. And I have taken them seriously.”

Obama administration readies more sanctions WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is readying a range of unilateral sanctions against Iran, as well as additional measures with international partners, should the Islamic republic fail to answer fresh questions about its nuclear ambitions posed by a report released yesterday by a United Nations watchdog. While U.S. officials see the International Atomic Energy Agency’s report as a vindication of its longheld assertion that Iran’s nuclear program is aimed at developing weapons, the new intelligence

wasn’t likely to be a game-changer. U.S. officials insisted they were still focused on using sanctions and diplomatic channels to punish Iran for its nuclear efforts, and steered clear of any suggestion that the international community was moving closer to taking military action. The IAEA report reveals for the first time that Iran is suspected of conducting secret experiments whose sole purpose is the developASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO ment of nuclear arms. It’s the strongest sign yet that Iran seeks to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, center, visits the build a nuclear arsenal, despite Teh- Natanz Uranium Enrichment Facility some 200 miles south of the capital, Tehran, Iran. ran’s claims to the contrary.

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Lorain Fire levy voted down By BILL DELANEY

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LORAIN — On Tuesday, Lorainites shot down Issue 37, a 1-mill, four-year levy to repair infrastructure for the Lorain Fire Department. The levy failed by a vote of 7919 to 6768, according to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections. “Obviously, I’m disappointed,” said Fire Chief Tom Brown. “We hoped the support would be there. We’ll get back to the drawing board. Each of these improvements has to be accomplished. We need to figure out another way of going about that.”

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Prior to the election, Brown called the levy an “investment” in the city’s safety, a sentiment he still holds. “The investment still needs to be made,” he said. “The issues aren’t going to get better. The equipment and the infrastructure needs to get repaired and replaced.” The money brought in by the levy would have gone to repair infrastructure at stations throughout the city, including roofing and parking issues. Several fire engines also need to be replaced, Brown said. The levy would have cost owners of a home valued at $100,000 about $32 per year for four years. The money would have

gone to provide and maintain fire apparatus, appliances, buildings or sites. “With the economy where it’s at, the anti-tax sentiment, we knew it was going to be a tough battle,” Brown said. “But we got quite a few votes. Those people understand our needs, hopefully they’ll stay in our camp. If you look at it one way, if six or seven hundred people changed their mind, we’d be having a different conversation right now.” Station 3, 3042 Grove Ave., has been in need of roofing repairs for the past four years, he said. There is water damage to ceiling tiles, trash cans in place to collect

water drips and firefighters have to mop up messes inside the station. The roofing issues have caused interior damage and unsafe living conditions, and without a roof replacement, the station will eventually have to be closed. Stations 4, 401 Idaho Ave., and 7, 2111 West Park Drive, will be replaced if the levy passes. Brown said Station 4 was built in 1919, and has been in need of repair since 1988. “We’re going to chase every grant we possibly can, explore financing,” Brown said. “We’re going to continue to be creative.

Smooth sailing at polls

By ALLISON STROUSE

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LORAIN — One Lorain City School will have one returning b o a r d member and one new member for the next four years. Vo t e r s elected Dimacchia Tony Dimacchia to another four year term as they replaced Paul Biber with Mitch Fallis. “I’m exFallis cited to be continue my work on the school board,” Dimacchia said. But his excitement was diminished by the failure of Issue 14, an earned income tax which he described as a crucial levy for the district. While Dimacchia worried about his re-election, he was far more concerned with Issue 14. “I had a really good feeling (throughout the day),” See BOARD, Page A6

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Voters cast their ballots at the Lorain Community Senior Center on Garfield Avenue in Lorain.

Election day brings in above-average turnout By BILL DELANEY

New school board faces in Elyria, Avon Lake, Vermilion By CARLY ZIMMER

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ELYRIA — School boards in Elyria, Avon Lake and Vermilion will get new memb e r s , according to unofficial results from the Lorain and Erie counKaplan ty boards of elections. In Elyria, Richard Kaplan has been elected to the Elyria C i t y School Karpus District board. Kaplan, 58, will fill the seat being left by Holly Brinda, who served on the board for 12 years. Brinda was elected mayor of Elyria in the Nov. 8 election. Kaplan received 6,616 votes and was the top votegetter among five candidates running for three seats. Incumbent Mary Kathryn Karpus reSee ELYRIA, Page A6

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LORAIN — It was smooth saili n g throughout Lorain County during an election day with an a b ove - a ve rOnline age turnout For video with on Tuesday, Adams visit MorningJournal.com s a i d E l e c tions Director Paul Adams. “There haven’t been many major problems,” Adams said. The board noticed an average or above-average voter turnout in various parts of the county. Ad-

ams cited state-wide issues and several contentious races in cities as reason for the increased voter turnout. Among these were mayoral races in Lorain and Elyria, and ballot issues such as a school income tax in Lorain, a countywide sales tax increase and the hotbutton state Issue 2. “It’s something we had anticipated, but we didn’t necessarily expect,” he said. “We have some areas that have some very divisive issues and candidates, and I think that might be bringing turnout in specific areas of the county.” Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church off of Reeves Avenue had an esti-

mated 700 voters pass through as of 11 a.m. said precinct manager Greg Phillips. Ss. Cyril is the largest polling location in Lorain containing precincts 3B, 7A, 7D, 7E 8B and 8D. As well as handling an higher influx of voters, Tuesday’s election was the county’s first attempt at a bilingual election with voting materials in English and Spanish. Adams said that numerous translators were positioned throughout the city of Lorain and Sheffield Township. “We’ve been in communication with the individuals conducting the observation from the Department of Justice,” Adams said. “They have so far

worked very well with us. We haven’t had any major problems that they’ve come to us with.” Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Ave., saw many voters use the offered bilingual services. “There has been tons of people taking advantage of it,” translator Eva Torres said, adding that a number of people who speak no or little English came in. In October, the U.S. Justice Department and the Lorain County Board of Elections resolved “concerns that limited-English proficient Puerto Rican voters were being denied their full voting rights because the county failed to provide language assistance as required by law.”

Vermilion schools bond issue for campus rejected By CARLY ZIMMER

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VERMILION — Vermilion school voters rejected Issue 21, a 3.98-mill, 37-year bond levy, that would have been used to fund the district’s plans of school construction and renovation. There were 3,347 against the bond issue to 1,933 votes in favor of the proposed bond issue, according to unofficial results from the Lorain and Erie counties board of elections. “The community has spoken,” Superintendent Phil Pempin said. “At this time, the community is not ready to accept the single campus plan,” he said. The district looked to Issue 21 to fund a renovation project that would have consolidated three of the district’s buildings into a two facility campus that would sit on 78 acres of the district’s land. The bond issue would have increased the tax rate by $122 per year on a home valued at $100,000. Per the district’s plans, the bond issue would have generated the funds needed for renovations to take place at Sailorway Middle School and Ver milion High School. The renovated middle school would have

“The community has spoken. At this time, the community is not ready to accept the single campus plan. We thank all of our committee members and staff that have worked so hard.” Superintendent Phil Pempin

housed grades kindergarten to five. Part of the existing high school would have held grades six to eight. Another portion of the existing high school, in combination with the proposed 70,000 square foot addition to the existing facility,

would have housed grades nine to 12. The addition to the high school would have included another gymnasium. The Vermilion school board offices would have found a new home in the renovated high school. According to previous reports, school officials estimated the renovated schools could have resulted in a $403,614 yearly cost savings. And the renovations could have led to 10-year cost reductions for expenses including utilities, cafeterias, administration, transportation, operations and custodial staff, according to Amy Hendricks, director of finance and business operations. Pempin acknowledged the efforts of the Issue 21 committee. “We thank all of our committee members and staff that have worked so hard,” Pempin said. “We truly appreciate their efforts,” he said. There are no definite plans to present the bond issue to voters again, Pempin said, referring to any future variations of the failed bond as a discussion to be had at another time. “Right now we will continue to focus on academic goals and operate in the buildings we have,” Pempin said.

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Voters turn down Lorain County JVS levy By Morning Journal Staff news@MorningJournal.com

OBERLIN — Voters turned down a levy for the Lorain County JVS, according to unofficial results from the Lorain, Erie and Huron county boards of elections. The levy, which appeared as Issue 15 on the Lorain County ballot, was a replacement of the school’s current 0.75-mill levy and an additional 1-mill levy. It was defeated 43,367 against

and 34,186 in favor, according to unofficial results from the three counties’ boards of elections. Lorain Count JVS supporters said the levy was necessary “to keep quality programs that prepare people for today’s jobs.” The levy would have added an additional $2.82 of taxes to the bill of the owner of a home valued at $100,000. Levy supporters promot-

ed the school’s record of training more than 3,000 adults and 2,000 high school students a year. Data for the class of 2010 showed 94 percent of the students were employed or pursuing higher education six months after graduation. The Lorain County JVS also is bracing for a change in state funding that will cut operating funds by $1.1 million.

In its 40-year history, more than 150,000 students have gotten skills to enter the workforce, support their families and infuse millions of dollars in to the Lorain County economy each year, Superintendent John P. Nolan has said. The school also hoped to train a well trained workforce to attract new jobs in fields such as welding, machining,

engineering, medical fields and high-tech areas coming on line every day, Nolan said. Supporters also noted Lorain County JVS’s aging buildings are expensive to maintain and cannot continue to support the technology to prepare students for the workforce. Other programs, such as healthcare and culinary arts, have had to turn away students because they

have run out of space. The issue was to be the first local tax increase in 15 years. In Lorain County, the levy was defeated 42,779 against and 33,770 in favor, according to unofficial results. In Erie County, the levy was defeated 511-378, according to unofficial results. In Huron County, the levy was defeated 77-38, according to unofficial results.

Ohio voters reject new collective bargaining law By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press

COLUMBUS — Ohio voters on Tuesday rejected a new law restricting the collective bargaining abilities of public employee unions in an unusually vigorous off-year election that drew attention across the nation. Voters also approved an amendment to the state constitution intended to keep government from requiring Ohioans to participate in any health care system. In local elections Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman and Akron’s longest-serving mayor, Don Plusquellic, both Democrats, won their re-election bids. At a hotel ballroom in downtown Columbus, large screens showing the laborbacked opponent coalition’s advertisements and clips of their rallies flanked the stage. With 56 percent of votes counted, the issue was being defeated by about 62 percent. Republican Gov. John Kasich said “the people have spoken” and that he would listen. Cincinnati firefighter Doug Stern said he hopes lawmakers would be willing to work with firefighters and other public workers should they try again to change collective bargaining.

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From left, Stephen Harris and Kristin Sutton cheer during a rally to repeal Senate Bill 5 yesterday in Columbus. “We want the ability to sit down at the table,” said Stern, who has put in 15 years with the fire department. “We live in the communities we serve. We

ELYRIA From Page A5 ceived 6,490 votes to secure another term on the board. Incumbent Donald F. Boddy also was re-elected with 5,337 votes. Karpus, 59, has served two terms on the school board. She was first elected in 2003 as a write-in candidate. She is selfemployed as a development and fundraising consultant. Karpus

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has aid she is focused on continuing to improve the Elyria City School District’s academic achievement. Boddy, 63, has served three terms on the school board after being first elected in 1998. He is a financial manager at Animal Clinic Northview in North Ridgeville. He has said there are things the school district is continuing to work toward of which he would like to be a part. In Avon Lake, incumbent Pa-

sue 14.” While Dimacchia will be From Page A5 returning, he will have a new board member. “It’s unfortunate that Dimacchia said of election day. “The one thing I Paul (Biber) is not get to be was worried about was Is- back on the board,” Dimac-

UNION From the front page “Everybody in our camp is pretty excited,” he continued. “It’s nice to have something pay off that we’ve all worked so hard to achieve. Not only is it a referendum on Issue 2, it’s a referendum on John Kasich. It’s unfortunate that we can’t recall him.” At Southview Middle School in Lorain, many voters said they voted no on issue 2, expressing concerns with the restrictions on labor unions imposed by Senate Bill 5. “I think it’s a big thing to bust unions in the United States,” said James Hayto, 65, a retired Ford worker, adding that he voted No on the issue. “I just feel that sometimes the government just keeps going in circles,” said Barbara Webb, 44, who is currently unemployed and voted no on issue 2. “It effects working people if we don’t have these services.” “I voted no, because I’m in a union,” said Richard Forrest, 44, a post office worker who left the voting booth with his wife, Shannon Forrest. “If they start with what they’ve done, it’s just beginning. It’s going to get worse.”

don’t want them to do poorly.” In an interview after the polls closed, a spokesman for the law’s defenders, Jason Mauk, said, “The reality is this discussion isn’t over on Elec-

tional politics and urged them to oppose the law that would have limited the bargaining abilities of 350,000 unionized public workers. On the health care issue,

voters chose to let the state opt out of a provision of the 2009 federal health care overhaul, which mandates that most Americans purchase health care.

mela Ohradzansky was re-elected to Avon Lake School District board. She received 4,755 votes. Incumbent Ron Jantz also reelected with 4,509 votes. Jim Stobe, a newcomer, was the third highest vote getter among seven candidates running for three seats. Stobe Dawson Jantz Innes Rini received 3,178 votes. In Vermilion, first-time candidate Shelly Innes received 3,012 for three seats. 2,807 votes. votes and was the top vote getter Incumbent Tim Rini will reIncumbent Dale Dawson also among five candidates running turn to the board. He received will return, with 1,827 votes.

chia said. “He did a lot of work for the schools.” While his board mate of the past four years is now gone, he hopes the new one is ready to get to work. “Congratulations to

“People would be going back to working 70 or 80 hour weeks,” Shannon Forrest added, who also voted no on Issue 2. Vicky Mayo, 35, a nurse, said she voted no on issue 2, citing restrictions SB 5 would cause on workers in her field. “Nurses, firefighters, we should be able to speak up if we think we’re short-staffed,” she said, and added many people she had talked to within her field expressed similar sentiments and also voted no on Issue 2. One woman, who did not wish to be named, said that she voted no on Issue 2 because she has family that would be affected by the measure. “I have a nephew that’s in teaching,” she said. “I hate to see them getting poorer. They’re not making that much to begin with.” Others, however, were hoping for Issue 2 to pass. “I’m tired of paying for crazy benefits for people, and I don’t get them,” said Bill Oehlke, 47, a mechanic. “But I think I’m going to have to continue to do so.” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said victory for unions was achieved among Democrats and Republicans in urban and rural counties. “Ohio sent a message to every

tion Day.” An email from Democratic President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign had reminded supporters that Tuesday’s results affect na-

Mitch Fallis,” he said. “Hopefully he is ready to work on the Lorain City Schools.” And work is just what they will be doing as the district is facing a $12 mil-

politician out there: Go in and make war n your employees rather than make jobs with your employees, and you do so at your own peril,” he said. At a celebration at a downtown Columbus hotel, Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern said Republicans and Kasich overreached. “He literally thought he knew more than everyone else,” Redfern said. Asked whether the collective bargaining law, called Issue 2, was a referendum on Kasich, Redfern said, “Absolutely. He was the face of the campaign. John Kasich chose to put his face on this campaign for the last eight weeks. The people of the state pushed back.” Kasich planned to issue a statement later Tuesday. Labor and business interests poured more than $30 million into the nationally watched campaign, and turnout was high for an offyear election. The law hadn’t taken effect yet. Tuesday’s result means the state’s current union rules will stand, at least until the GOP-controlled Legislature determines its next move. Republican House Speaker William Batchelder predicted last week that the more palatable elements of the

lion deficit next year. Dimacchia received 5,286 votes, with Fallis receiving 4,587 votes, according unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections.

collective bargaining bill — such as higher minimum contributions on worker health insurance and pensions — are likely to be revisited after the dust settles. Earlier this year, thousands of people swarmed the Statehouse in protest when the bill was being heard. The bill still allowed bargaining on wages, working conditions and some equipment but banned strikes, scrapped binding arbitration and dropped promotions based solely on seniority, among other provisions. Kasich and fellow supporters promoted the law as a means for local governments to save money and keep workers. Their effort was supported by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business-Ohio, farmers and others. We Are Ohio, the largely unionfunded opponent coalition, painted the issue as a threat to public safety and middle-class workers, spending millions of dollars on TV ads filled with images of firefighters, police officers, teachers and nurses. Celebrities came out on both sides of the campaign, with former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and singer Pat Boone urging voters to retain the law and former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn

Of the other candidates, Biber received 4,226 votes, Joyce Early received 2,097 votes, and Hilarie Tavenner received 3,537 votes, according to unofficial results.

and the Rev. Jesse Jackson urging them to scrap it. Labor and business interests poured more than $30 million into the nationally watched campaign, with the law’s opponents far outspending and outnumbering its defenders. Opponents reported raising $24 million as of mid-October, compared to about $8 million raised by the committee supporting the law, Building a Better Ohio. Tuesday’s result in the closely divided swing state was expected to resonate from statehouses to the White House ahead of the 2012 presidential election. Ohio’s bill went further than a similar one in Wisconsin by including police officers and firefighters, and it was considered by many observers to be a barometer of the national mood on the political conundrum of the day: What’s the appropriate size and role of government, and who should pay for it? Kasich has vowed not to give up his fight for streamlining government despite the loss. For opponents of the law, its defeat is anticipated to energize the labor movement, which largely supports Democrats, ahead of President Barack Obama’s re-election effort.

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Chinese people voting with their money to defy leaders, aid artist The Washington Post

Chinese authorities must have thought they had cornered the dissident artist Ai Weiwei, who is renowned for his avant-garde productions and for his willingness to speak up for human rights. A week ago they presented him with an enormous tax bill — 15 million yuan, or about $2.4 million — and ordered him to pay it within 15 days. Should he fail to do so, his lawyer said, he could be returned to prison — where he suffered 81 days of harsh and unjustified confinement earlier this year. This time, authorities could claim that the artist was being legally punished. Imagine the surprise of the security apparatchiks, then, at what has since happened: Thousands upon thousands of Chinese — 18,829 by Monday afternoon, according to one report — have voluntarily and spontaneously contributed money to help pay Mr. Ai’s fine. Funds have flooded in by mail order and the Chinese version of Paypal. After the artist’s microblog account was shut down Sunday, people began traveling to his studio in Beijing, where they have been throwing contributions over the walls, sometimes attached to fruit or folded into paper airplanes. By late Monday, Mr. Ai told the Agence FrancePress news organization, he had collected 5.29 million yuan, or $830,000, more than a third of what he owes. It’s not clear that he needs the money; the artist has sold many works abroad. But Mr. Ai rightly is choosing to accept the payments as loans — and as a remarkable demonstration of solidarity. “This shows that a group of people who want to express their views are using their money to cast their votes,” he told the Associated Press. “It shows that in the Internet age, society will have its own judgment and its own values.” That is just what Chinese authorities are worried about. Panicked by the popular uprisings for democracy in the Arab world this year, they have been trying to silence anyone who might inspire a “jasmine revolution” in China, starting with Mr. Ai. After arresting him in April, they held him incommunicado for nearly three months and subjected him to what he called “mental” tortures — such as being forced to stand for hours with guards inches away from him. When he was released in June, Mr. Ai was warned to stop speaking out in public. The blatantly trumped-up tax case has caused the artist to return, courageously, to giving interviews and sending out tweets. “Speaking out is golden, and silence is death,” one posting said. He may yet be sanctioned for his behavior; that will be the first instinct of Beijing’s political cops. Already an editorial in a state-run newspaper has suggested he may be investigated for “illegal fund raising.” Communist authorities would be wise, however, to take a lesson from the popular reaction to Mr. Ai’s persecution. Perhaps the time isn’t yet ripe for the pro-democracy revolution the regime fears so much. But if the party would like to tempt fate, putting Mr. Ai back in jail would be an excellent way to do it.

Communist authorities would be wise ... to take a lesson from the popular reaction to Mr. Ai’s persecution.

Egypt’s Christians afraid Elections could give control to Muslim Brotherhood

election OPTIC campaign Christians now being are worwaged ried about their across Egypt. future in the new People don’t Egypt, as I could often speak see last Thursday about it dinight at a politiDavid Ignatius rectly, but cal rally in a it’s an abidpoor Coptic ing fear here neighborhood — as in most here in Cairo known as Garbage City. other countries shaken by Gathered in an alleyway the Arab Spring. The question is whether, as framed by heaps of trash, democracy empowers Islaand Christian symbols mist parties across the decorating every nearby wall, the residents heard a Arab world, the Christian simple message: To protect minorities will have a viable future. their families, Christians The rally here was orgamust vote in the parlianized by the Free mentary elections that Egyptians Party, a secular, begin late this month. pro-market group founded Otherwise, Egypt may be by Naguib Sawiris, who is controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood, which is mo- one of Egypt’s wealthiest bilizing its own supporters. businessmen and a prominent member of the “Muhammad and John Coptic minority. The party need to live side by side,” aims to get a turnout of 85 admonished one of the percent of the roughly speakers, arguing that Christians must fight for a 40,000 eligible voters in this district, who are mostsecular state that will be moderate and tolerant. “If ly Copts. Garbage City is an unyou don’t go vote, you have forgettable spot, a vision only yourself to blame for that might have been the consequences.” imagined by a surrealistic Christians have “defimovie director. Pickup nitely” become more afraid since the revolution, trucks rumble in with towering loads of rubbish, explained Dina Beshay, a which is picked over for 29-year-old woman from anything that can be recythe neighborhood. If the cled. Fires burn across this Muslim Brotherhood gained power, it would be trash landscape. Because a “big shock,” she said, be- garbage collection is seen by Muslims as “unclean” cause Christians would feel marginalized. “It is im- (garbage is fed to pigs), this work for untold generpossible for us to live in ations has mostly been constant fear.” done by Christians, who This issue of sectarian labor in their gritty stalls tension lurks behind the

— Louise Cooper, a markets analyst at BGC Partners, as soaring borrowing rates intensified pressure on Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi to resign and let a new government reform the country’s spendthrift ways.

rine has a Canadian passport, and her husband wants to move, but she’s waiting to see what the elections bring. The priests at her church are trying to calm the flock, telling them: “We have to stay. We have to take our place in our country.” A woman named Raymonda, who lives in a mixed neighborhood and doesn’t attend church, says she fears the “very negative feelings to Christians” since the revolution. She doesn’t have another passport and never thought she would need one, but now she wonders. Her husband argues that they shouldn’t delay until it’s too late. “I don’t want to lose hope,” she says. “I want to bet on the Egyptian people.” At a gathering of students and faculty at the Gerhart Center of the American University in Cairo, people talk honestly about religious tensions. They fervently hope this issue doesn’t subvert the promise of the revolution. The Muslim woman who marched with the Christians to Maspero remembers hearing the sectarian chants, back and forth. “I started to cry,” she says. “I hated both sides.” David Ignatius, a columnist and former editor of the International Herald Tribune, offers his insights into international relations and the clash of cultures.

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quotable “The leader and his country are in danger of taking the rest of Europe, if not the world, into economic hell.”

surrounded by icons and crosses and posters of Jesus. My guides were Karim Abadir and Omar Khashaba, two party officials. Abadir, an economics professor in London, says he came back to Egypt after the Tahrir revolution to “stand my ground” as a Copt and be part of the new Egypt. “When Christians tell me they have no future in Egypt, my response is, ‘Go vote,’” he says. Abadir was injured in the Oct. 9 Maspero incident, when police and the army attacked demonstrators who were protesting the burning of churches; 27 people died in the violence, mostly Christians. A Muslim who joined the marchers told me there was sectarian tension on both sides, with Copts chanting, “We are owners of the land” (meaning Copts were in Egypt before Islam), and Muslims responding, “Islam, Islam.” I talked with Christians from many areas of Cairo last week to gauge their worries. Every one of them expressed anxiety, but most said they remained hopeful that a democratic Egypt will remain tolerant of minorities. A sign of their wariness was that many asked me to use only their first names. A woman named Nesrine said that every Sunday at her church in Heliopolis, several more Coptic families announce they are leaving the country. Nes-

Genesis House thanks To the Editor: Thanks to all our Teen Street Team students and teachers that participated in the Genesis House Purple Ribbon Week to bring awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Amherst High, Avon Lake High, North Ridgeville, Lorain High, Elyria High, Midview, and Clearview teams all were involved. Some of the activities: decorating bulletin boards and classrooms, Purple Ribbons and red flags of a batterer were posted on lockers and walls, purple streamers in hallways, windows decorated in front hallways, stats and information on daily announcements, students wearing purple clothes days, students wearing purple ribbons, info table at lunches, tagging cars with domestic violence facts, students dying their hair purple and adding photos on Facebook accounts.

As the Teen Street Team grows every year, we see it offering the best hope for violence-free and loving families of the future. Thanks for all your help! Marilyn Zeidner, Executive Director, Genesis House

Volunteers help kids

To the Editor: On Sept. 29, volunteers from the Lorain Home Depot Store 6930 came to the Children’s Developmental Center in Amherst and spent the morning beautifying the front of our building. They trimmed all the bushes and cut down the grasses. They planted new bushes and flowers, spread hundreds of bags of mulch and edged the beds with paverstone. In addition, they scraped the rusting beams on the portico and repainted them, giving the building a fresh new look. What a tremendous difference. They did their jobs with teamwork and

excitement. They truly enjoyed “making a difference.” A special thanks to Edgardo and Kelly for organizing the event. On behalf of our board of trustees, the staff, but most importantly the children and families we serve, thank you, Home Depot volunteers, for your time, good will and community spirit. Thomas W. Miller, Executive Director

Promote job creation

To the Editor: Thank you, Sen. Brown. I agree that the unemployed should not be discriminated against, especially when they are unemployed through no fault of their own. That said, I feel it’s better to lead with a carrot than push with a stick. Give companies that hire unemployed workers tax incentives, grants, and access to low interest loans. Kara Afrates, Lorain

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Across the region Liquor license hearings begin this week ELYRIA — State officials will consider objections to renewing liquor licenses for bars in Lorain and Elyria, according to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. Hearings are set for Thursday to hear Lorain’s objections to renewing licenses for Pauly Inc. Ohio, doing business as Pali’s Nite Club, 1407 Colorado Ave., Lorain. The city of Elyria also is objecting to the renewal of the permit for Rack N Roll Billiards, which operates as Mardi Gras Lounge and Vic’s Night Club in the same building on Kerstetter Way. Both bars have generated numerous police reports as officers respond to calls of fights and violence in and near the bars, according to city and police records from Lorain and Elyria. However, owners of both bars have claimed they keep control of patrons inside but cannot be responsible for actions once they leave. The hearings will start at 9 a.m. Thursday at Elyria City Council Chambers, 131 Court St., second floor, Elyria.

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Oberlin gas station robbed Two suspects remain at large, stole $530 in cash By Morning Journal Staff news@MorningJournal.com

OBERLIN — Two suspects remain at large from the armed robbery of the Certified Oil Station, 45970 US 20, Oberlin, on Nov. 5, according to the Oberlin Police Department. An alarm went off at 3:34 a.m. at the gas station. The clerk told police two men entered

the gas station, one wearing a dark-colored hoodie and the other wearing a camouflagetype jacket. Both suspects had their faces covered with some kind of cloth, so no further description was available. The suspects pointed silver-colored guns at the clerk. The suspect wearing the camou-

flage-type jacket, told the clerk, “Give me all the money,” according to police. Both suspects left on foot through the station’s south entrance and fled in a dark-colored vehicle spotted going east on U.S. 20. Police said the suspects took approximately $530 in cash and an unknown amount of Cigarillos from the gas station.

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Massive sewer tunnel plan rejected By RICHARD PAYERCHIN

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the bank, which has a branches in Lorain County. As part of this process, the company had to restate its consolidated financial statements for the quarterly and annual periods within the fiscal years ending June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008. Delays caused by the extent and complexity of the restatement process have resulted in the NASDAQ delisting. “While we have been working tirelessly on the restatement process, the enormous number of components affected and the complexity of the process have made the November 10 deadline impossible for us to meet,” said Steven R. Lewis, president and chief executive officer. “The NASDAQ

LORAIN — City officials have rejected bids for a massive sewage tunnel planned to be built under downtown Lorain. Lorain’s administration, Utilities Department and consulting engineer Malcolm Pirnie Inc. recommended rejecting bids on the sewage tunnel designed to eliminate sewer overflows into Lake Erie and sewer backups. The project had an engineer’s estimated cost of $44 million. The city could select a bidder that topped that price by no more than 10 percent, Lorain Service Director Joe Arendt and Utilities Director Corey Timko said. Eight companies sent in bids on the project; the city has notified the contractors the bids are rejected. The bids, which had various components and alternatives for construction, ranged from about $51.65 million to $69.30 million, according to a bid tabulation form the Utilities Department. The bids were opened Oct. 20 and last week Arendt sent out a letter notifying contractors about the city’s decision. “We wouldn’t consider it significant at all,” Timko said. “These multiprime bids are often rebid. These contractors do their thing and there’s some gamesmanship. There was some expectation that this would occur with a project this size.” The rebidding process probably won’t delay construction next year, Timko said. The tunnel is expected to be about 24 feet in diameter and about 5,500 feet long. It would be about 112 to 187 feet below ground level and roughly follow Broadway from City Hall to the Black River Wharf, according to specifications published by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The city could advertise for bids with bids opened in October. Con-

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COPS AND COURTS Confrontation over burglary leads to arrests LORAIN — Four Lorain residents were arrested after a late night burglary Monday, according to Lorain police. Esteban Sosa, 20; Emmanuel Sosa, 20; Dustin Brenner, 20; and Heather Tolson, 18, were arrested after a television, Xbox and desktop computer were stolen from a East 29th Street apartment. A Lorain woman contacted police after she saw her boyfriend confronting whom he believed was a burglar, but whom denied it, according to the report. When police arrived, they saw the resident, Emmanuel Sosa, talking the suspect, Brenner, who took off running. An officer and both Sosas followed Brenner and the Sosas were yelling, resulting in disorderly conduct/persisting charges against them, according to the report. The suspect ran into a East 30th residence, where police met with Heather Tolson who said only herself and her female cousin were in the home, but allowed police to search it. Police looked around they found Brenner hiding in an attic and told police he was age 17 and gave a false first name, the report said. Police discovered Brenner had a warrant for his arrest through the Elyria Police Department. He was charged with two counts of obstructing official business. Tolson was charged with obstructing justice. All four were taken to Lorain City Jail.

Man arrested for domestic violence LORAIN — A 19-year-old woman told police that the father of one of her children threw a rock through the back driver’s side window of a car she was riding in, shattering glass onto her daughter about 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to a police report. Michael Williams, 22, was charged with criminal damaging and domestic violence and taken to the Lorain City Jail. The woman told police that Williams became angry because he had seen her kiss her friend who drove her to Williams’ house to pick up her daughter, according to the Lorain police report. The woman already has a temporary protection order filed against Williams. For more cops and courts, visit us online at MorningJournal.com

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Ex-officer accepted into diversion program By KATE SNYDER

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ELYRIA — Former Lorain police officer Corey Earl pleaded guilty earlier this week to forgery and passing bad checks. He was accepted into a year-long diversion program, and if he completes

it successfully, the charges will be dropped and his record expunged, according to Earl’s attorney Michael Duff. Duff said he thought the diversion program was a good resolution for Earl. “He wanted to resolve it and put it behind him,”

Duff said. The charges against Earl pertain to an incident where Earl allegedly cashed “a check that belonged to someone else,” Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis Will has said. The See EARL, Page B2

Earl

First Place Bank to be delisted from NASDAQ By RICHARD PAYERCHIN

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WARREN — The parent company of First Place Bank will be delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Market effective Thursday. First Place Financial Corp. announced yesterday the company received notice of delisting from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff. The delisting is a result solely of the company’s inability to regain compliance with the filing requirements to continue being listed by the Thursday deadline set by NASDAQ. For months, the Warren-based First Place Financial Corp. has been working to determine the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses for

Griffin murder case in hands of Lorain jury By KATE SNYDER

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ELYRIA — The fate of murder suspect Patrick Griffin is now in the hands of a Lorain County Common Pleas Court jury. Griffin’s attorney Ken Lieux called just one witness — Amanda Barney, who lives on Pratt Road in Huntington Township where the body of Alberto “Cookie” Gutierrez was found on Thanksgiving morning in 2009. She testified to hearing three “distinct” gunshots at 2:15 a.m. that morning. Barney knew the time she heard those shots, Lieux said, because she remembered checking her cell phone when she woke up. Griffin is accused of shooting Gutierrez at some time after 1 a.m. that day. Lieux argued that Griffin could not have been

responsible for those gunshots because according to phone records, Griffin had received a call that pinged off a phone tower north of Oberlin. Twenty minutes later, Griffin received another call that placed him in Lorain. Griffin did not testify, and neither did Lee Walker, a man who was with Griffin when the police arrived at Griffin’s Lorain apartment the afternoon of Gutierrez’s killing. Though Walker was subpoenaed, he chose to plead the Fifth Amendment against self incrimination, as he has another case pending in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Lieux’s closing argument urged the jury to realize while Griffin was on Pratt Road at some point, the state did not prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, Griffin shot Gutierrez. Nor was there evidence to suggest Griffin planned to shoot Gutierrez, Lieux said.

“There’s a question as to whether he’s the one who pulled the trigger,” Lieux said after the jury began its deliberations. Assistant Lorain County prosecutors Tony Cillo and Laura Dezort’s closing argument reflected their opening statement: a timeline of phone records show Griffin was in the vicinity of where Gutierrez’s body was found hours after Griffin believed Gutierrez Griffin broke into Gutierrez’s apartment. Griffin was arrested March 14, 2010, in Salinas, Calif., by police and was tried for murder, aggravated murder, felonious assault and having weapons under disability.

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Earl From Page B1 check was a personal check and the case was investigated by the Lorain Police Department, Will said. Earl, 48, of Beavercreek Drive, Lorain, is accused of committing the crime Sept. 19, 2009, and was arrested Feb. 26, 2010. Earl was also in the county jail on Sept. 18, a day before the alleged crime took place, on an arrest warrant issued by the Oberlin Municipal Court for contempt of court. He missed his court date on a case involving a telephone harassment charge filed

by his ex-wife in December 2008. Earl was arrested in January 2009 for stalking after his ex-girlfriend told police he was stalking her and her family, texting and calling her repeatedly and tailing her home from work, according to a court document. Earl was disciplined by the city in early January 2008 after he admitted to making inappropriate comments to his girlfriend’s ex-husband during a traffic stop, according to reports. Also in January 2008, the Amherst Law Director’s office dismissed a charge Earl violated a protection order concerning his ex-wife.

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November 2014, The new round of bids is From Page B1 due at Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., by 11 a.m. Dec. struction could start in 16. The bid notice is posted January 2012 and finish by at www.cityoflorain.org.

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BANK From Page B1 delisting is an unfortunate and unavoidable result of the ongoing restatement process.” Once delisted, the company’s common stock will be quoted on the OTC Markets-OTC Pink, also known as the “Pink Sheets,” under the symbol “FPFC.” The company’s real-time stock quotes can be found at: www.otcmarkets.com. “Shareholders and customers can be assured that once we have completed our restatement and bring our delinquent filings to a current status with the Securities and Exchange Commission, we will immediately begin the NASDAQ relisting process as our first order of business,” Lewis said. First Place Bank has offices in Amherst, Elyria, Grafton, North Ridgeville and Sheffield Township.

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AVON LAKE — Irene Vuke- was involved in the Naomi cir- ceive friends on Wednesday,

mire (nee Harth), age 76, of Avon Lake, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at Life Care Center of Westlake while under the care of Crossroads Hospice. Irene was born on February 20, 1935 in Orange New Jersey to Joseph and Kathryn (nee Dremer) Harth. She worked as a Tuition Clerk for the Cleveland Board of Education for 15 years and retired in 1995. Prior to that, she worked as a switchboard operator for Bay View Hospital in Bay Village and as a secretary for an insurance company in Lakewood. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avon Lake, where she

cle. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, especially pinochle. Her most cherished time was the time she spent with her family. Irene is survived by her daughters, Donna (John) Miller, of Rosenberg, Texas, Patty (Brian) Knip, of Avon Lake, Ohio and Barb (Marty) Breznay, of Chardon Ohio; grandchildren, Karen, Eric, Amy, Kevin, John and Marisa; great-grandson, Gavin. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Vukemire; parents, Joseph and Kathryn Harth; brothers, Joseph and John Harth; sister, Doris Frisch. The Vukemire family will re-

November 9, 2011 from 4:00 8:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst where funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Davis Connor, from Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will follow at RidgeHill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. Contributions may be made in memory of Irene to the Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035. Online condolences may be left for the Vukemire family at www.dovinreberjones.com.

Elouise Caylor WESTLAKE — Elouise Caylor (nee Lamb), 89, of Westlake and formerly of Mentor, died Tuesday November 1, 2011 at Arden Courts of Westlake. She was born July 3, 1922 in Rouseville, PA to Harry & Ellen Lamb. She attended Indiana University Pennsylvania and was a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. She was a member of Mentor United Methodist Church, Church Quilter and member of the Ruth Ester Circle, member Wally Byam Airstream Club, B.A.B.E.S. volunteer through R.S.V.P. Lake County., poll worker for 25 years, 4H Advisor, Girl Scout Leader and avid seamstress and gardener. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Harold E. Caylor, children Mary Ellen Miller (David ) of Lancaster, Carol Artman (Dennis) of Santa

“AC” 54, of Elyria passed away peacefully following a long illness in the New Life Hospice of Lorain on Saturday November 5, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Elyria, Ohio. He was once employed at the Ground Round Restaurant in Elyria, Ohio as a cook, and volunteered at the Sacred Heart Mission of Lorain also he came to Christ in 1999. He enjoyed cooking, playing pool and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by a son

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Genell Algarin. He was preceded in death by a son, Socorro Algarin, his loving wife of 56 years, Ramona “Little Grandma” Vazquez, and a son-in-law, Trinidad “Joe” Garcia. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-inlaw, Nancy’s father, Donald M. Fielder and his other daughterin-law, Genell’s parents, Mae and Buck Nelson. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Nov. 10th, from 6-8 pm and Friday, Nov. 11th, from 6-8 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where services will be held on Sat. at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. The family suggests memorial contributions to Doctors Without Borders, PO Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030. To send an online condolence, go to www. doviinfuneralhome.com.

OPEN HOUSE! Elyria: 833 Salem Ave. Sat. Nov 12th 9am-4pm. Assorted household goods. We are having one last "walk-through" home furnishings sale day. Many items still to choose from. Items such as medium sized refrigerator, roll out dishwasher, gas dryer, master bedroom set, single bed (complete), double bed without springs and mattress, chest of drawers (2), two sets of patio or rec-room furniture (complete). Expensive china set (complete 16 settings) Semware, Silverware, tvs, stuffed chairs, and so much more. Everything must go. Everything is negotiable. This is an ESTATE SALE. Cash only please. To receive more info, call Bob Kyle 440967-3742 Woodworking Tool Sale Lorain: 2125 W. Erie Ave., (corner of Hawthorne) Sat Nov 12th 9am-3pm.

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P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk. The Rev. Eric Mueller, associate pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to ones favorite charity. Condolences may be shared at norwalkfuneral. com.

Joan M. Mass Joan M. Mass, age 97. passed away. Joan was a longtime resident of Avon, OH. Joan was born in Dillonvale, OH on March 25, 1914 to Leon and Josephine Ronewicz. She graduated from Adena High School. She moved to Cleveland and worked as a beautician and part owner of Hammon’s Beauty Shop on W.

25th Street. While in Cleveland she met and married Dominic Mass in 1939. They moved to Avon in the 1930’s where she lived the rest of her life. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church and active with the Ladies Guild there. She loved her farm where she worked and loved gardening and growing all kinds of flowers. She was the beloved wife of the late Dominic A. Mass. Dear mother of Raymond (Sharon) of Ocala Fla., Thomas (Patsy) of Avon, OH, Daniel (Cathy) of Poulsbo, WA and Vida Mass of Rocky River, OH. Loving grand-

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Pets mother and great grandmother of many. Sister of four deceased sisters. Passed away Monday November 7, 2011. Memorials may be forwarded to Holy Trinity Parish, 33601 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011. Prayer service at the funeral home Friday November 11 at 9:00am and Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 10:00am Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 32000 Detroit Road, Avon, from 7-9pm Thursday. www. buschfuneral.com 440-9376175.

Robert Lawrence Deverick Robert Lawrence Deverick, 71 of Greenwich, Ohio died peacefully at his home on Monday morning, November 7, 2011. He was born on July 21, 1940 in Warren, Ohio to the late Thelma Bernice (nee: Henderson) and William James Thomas Deverick, Sr. Mr. Deverick graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1958. He was a retired truck driver. Mr. Deverick had an extreme love for old cars. He enjoyed cruise-ins, NASCAR, playing cards and watching the Cleveland Indians; he also enjoyed all kinds of music. His keen sense of humor was manifested in his ability to tell jokes and make people laugh. Mr. Deverick is survived by his wife, Gloria L. (nee: Berry) to whom he was married for eleven years, his daughters, Chrystal L. Deverick and Kimberly D. (Gene) Dumke, all of Vermilion, Ohio, his grandchildren, Nick and Kara Forrider, Darrin Deverick, Jeffrey, Jason and Jarrod Donnersbach and Clay Thompson, three great grandchildren,

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Jeffrey Robert Bleile Wakeman, died unexpectedly November 7, 2011. He was born June 22, 1961 in Norwalk and a 1979 graduate of St. Paul High School and attended Bowling Green State University. He began working at the Paul E. Bleile Company and in 1983 became an owner and President of Midwest Wood Treating and American Timber and Steel. He was a pilot and collected civil war books and was known to have planted over 10,000 trees. He was known as a family event planner, where he hosted an annual children’s camp for family and friends and was known as “Uncle Pizza” to his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Patti (Daugherty) Bleile; sons, Rob (Ala) Bleile of Perrysburg and Adam (Shelby) Bleile of Norwalk; step-son, Mike Matheny of Norwalk; step-daugh-

rie. Friends may call Thursday November 10, 2011 from 5pm until time of services at 7pm in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church 614 West River Rd. Elyria, Ohio where his brother the Rev. Calvin Currie will officiate, and Pastor Dr. Marcettus Cunningham will co-officiate. Online condolences can be sent to Carterfh Inc. Professional Services Can Be Entrusted To Carter Funeral Homes 127 West Bridge St. Elyria, Ohio 44035 (440)3227788.

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the Bible daily and meditating, as well as singing hymns. He was a life-long member of Salon del Evangelio (Spanish Gospel Hall), in Lorain. He also enjoyed gardening, traveling, and was a baseball fan, especially of the Cleveland Indians and later on, the Marlins. He was a happy and loving man, who easily made friends with everyone he met. Grandpa cherished his time spent with family and friends, and always welcomed strangers. Miguel is survived by his son, a decorated Vietnam War Veteran and graduate of Bowling Green State University, David Vazquez, and his wife, Nancy, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., his daughters; Alicia Rivera, of Lorain and Maria Delgado, of Aurora, IL, 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law,

WAKEMAN — Jeffrey Robert Bleile, age 50, of

Ohio 2 Grandchildren, Father James A. Currie Jr. of Elyria, Ohio Sister’s Constance Jean drummer of Elyria, Ohio Barbara Ann Davis of Elyria, Ohio Jacqueline Currie and Phyllis A. Currie both of Atlanta GA. Brother’s James A. Currie of Elyria, Ohio Jeffery Currie of Elyria, Ohio and also Rev. Calvin (Rose) Currie of Elyria, Ohio Aunt Pearl I. Fitzpatrick of Elyria, Ohio a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death

died Monday November 7, 2011 at Mercy Re- neral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain. gional Medical Center in Lorain after a sudden Complete arrangements will be announced in Cruz, CA, Brian Caylor (Carol nee Drozd) of N. illness. The family will receive friends Friday the Thursday edition. Madison, OH, and Joyce Caylor (Leonard Zilko) of Amherst, OH, grandchildren Melissa Miller (Gene Stickland) of Worthington, OH, Craig Miller (Janice) of Philadelphia, PA, Nicolas Artman of San Francisco, CA and great-grandchildren Jack & Elizabeth Strickland. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Catherine Reynolds, Emily Cooke and Harriet Cribbs and brother Samuel Lamb. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 10:00 - 11:30 am memorial See Our services at the United Methodist Church, 27650 Classiﬁed Section Center Ridge Road, Westlake. The family request that contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s, for a Complete Listing. Association, P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194. General General Arrangements under the direction of GluvnaGarage Sales Employment Employment Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain www.gluvna.net. LOOK AT THIS!!

Miguel Vazquez LORAIN — Miguel Vazquez, age 100, formerly of Lorain, OH, passed away on Frid a y , November 4, 2011 of chronic congestive heart failure, at Memorial West Hospital of Broward County, Florida, while under the care of Vitas Hospice. For the past 8 years, Miguel had resided with his son and daughter-in-law, in Pembroke Pines, FL. He was born on Sept. 1, 1911 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, moving to Lorain in 1951. He was employed at Elyria Foundry for 12 years and then worked at the former St. Joseph Hospital, retiring from there in 1980. Grandpa enjoyed reading

ELYRIA — Allen C. Currie Michael J. Currie of Elyria, by his Mother Sarah C. Cur-

step-son, Mark H. Thompson of Belleville, Ohio and step-daughter, Laura L. (Joe) Donnersbach. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Delores Ann Deverick to whom he was married for thirty-four years, an infant son, Robert Alyn Deverick, his brother, William James Thomas Deverick, Jr. and his sisters, Donna J. Zembec and Paula Bailes. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 11 A.M. until noon, the time of the funeral service at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 3700 Center Road, Avon, Ohio 44011 where burial will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or North Coast Cancer Care, 417 Quarry Lakes, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. The WALTER A. FREY FUNERAL HOME, 700 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 440542 is entrusted with the arrangements. On line condolences may be sent to www.freyfuneralhome.com.

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Browns not rushing to judgement about defense By JEFF SCHUDEL

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BEREA — No one in the Browns locker room is bragging about this misleading statistic: The Browns, ranked sixth overall defensively, have the No. 1 pass defense in the entire NFL. That is because opponents find it so much easier to run on them all day. Improving before playing the Rams on Sunday in Cleveland Browns Stadium will be a priority for Coach Pat Shurmur and his players when practice resumes Wednesday. They rank 30th against the run, allowing an average of 153.6 yards a game. The 49ers slammed through the Browns for 174 yards on the ground. On Sunday the

Texans romped for a franchise record 261 rushing yards. Arian Foster rushed for 124 yards and Ben Tate rushed for 115 in a combined 31 carries. That averages out to 7.7 yards an attempt. “We have to keep coming in and working to get better every day,” linebacker Scot Fujita said. “The last couple weeks, that hasn’t been our style of football — first against San Francisco and most of (Sunday in Houston). We have to focus and look in the mirror. Everybody has to take care of ASSOCIATED PRESS their job a lot better, starting with me.” General manager Tom Heckert has made The Browns, ranked sixth overall his heaviest investment in defense in two defensively, have the No. 1 pass defense years running the draft. He took corner- in the entire NFL, but they rank 30th against the run, allowing an average of See BROWNS, Page C3 153.6 yards a game.

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Trustees’ support for Paterno eroding STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Coach Joe Paterno is fighting for his job amid “eroding” support from Penn State’s board of trustees and a widening sex-abuse scandal and possible cover-up centered on former assistant and one-time heir apparent Jerry Sandusky. Paterno’s regularly scheduled news conference was abruptly canceled Tuesday by a university spokesman who cited “ongoing legal circumstances,” a reference to charges announced over the weekend that Sandusky molested eight young boys between 1994 and 2009, and that two PSU administrators who have since resigned failed to notify authorities of a 2002 incident reported by an eyewitness. Hundreds of fans staged a raucous rally outside Paterno’s home Tuesday evening. He

appeared briefly, along with some family members, and thanked the crowd for coming. “I’ve lived for this place. I’ve lived for people like you guys and girls,” Paterno said. “It’s hard for me to say how much this means,” the 84-year-old coach said. “As you know, the kids that were the victims, I think we ought to say a prayer for them.” Asked if he was still the coach, Paterno didn’t answer but a young woman who stood with her arm around him replied: “Now is not the time.” Paterno’s son, Scott, said his father was disappointed over the decision by PSU President Graham Spanier to cancel the news conference. Addressing reporters outside his parents’ house, Scott said Joe was prepared to answer questions about Sandusky — who maintains

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he is innocent — and further that his father plans to coach not only Saturday’s game against Nebraska, but for the long haul. Earlier in the day, Paterno stepped out of a silver sedan being driven by his wife, Sue, and headed to the team practice. At one corner of the facility, managers hastily put plywood boards over an exposed fence to block photographers’ view of the field. At the spontaneous rally at his house, Paterno held his fists over his head three times and said, “We are ...” And the crowd replied, “Penn State!” “We’re always going to be Penn State,” Paterno said. “I’m proud of you. I’ve always been proud of you. Beat Nebraska.” Paterno, who earns about $1 million annu-

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Penn State football coach Joe Paterno leaves the Louis and Mildred Lasch Football Building on the school campus in State College, Pa., on Tuesday. Paterno’s support among the Penn State board of trustees was described as “eroding” Tuesday, threatening to end the 84-year-old coach’s career amid a child sex-abuse scandal involving a former assistant and one-time heir apparent.

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aybe it’s time for the Browns try the East Coast Offense. Their version of the West Coast Offense is, frankly, offensive. You have an offensive line incapable of protecting the quarterback, a quarterback so shell-shocked by repeated muggings that he has trouble even throwing, much less throwing accurately, and you have a group of wide receivers who aren’t fast and not particularly good at the No.1 responsibility of a wide receiver: catching the football. So in other words, on any given snap in any given Browns possession during any given game, they must, for their version of the West Coast Offense to work, hope all of the following unlikely occurrences somehow manage to occur: 1. The offensive line holds off the opposing team’s pass rush long enough for Colt McCoy to throw the ball un-mugged. 2. The plodding receiver, too slow to separate from a defender, has to use his body to effectively screen the defender from the ball. 3. McCoy has to throw an absolute perfect strike since there’s no room for error because if he’s off by even a couple of inches with the throw either the defender will easily break it up, or the hands-challenged receiver won’t be able to catch it. 4.There can’t be any penalties on the play, the receiver must remain erect for the duration of the play and — I know this sounds crazy — the receiver must actually catch the ball. If all that happens — the Browns gain two yards. So now it’s second and eight. A big part of the West Coast Offense is receivers catching the ball in stride and creating a lot of yards after the catch (“YAC”). In the Browns’ version there are no yards after catch. That’s because frequently there is a drop after throw (“DAT”). But even when there is a catch after throw (“CAT”), there is nothing after catch (“NAC”). Hey, it’s hard enough just to run the play, throw the ball, and catch the ball. You want yards gained on top of all that? What are you, crazy? (“NUTS?”). So what we have here is some sort of mutant form of the West Coast Offense. Obviously, the whole operation is hampered by the fact that the Browns only have two offensive linemen — Joe Thomas and Alex Mack

On the hot seat

By GENARO C. ARMAS

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NBA union rejects deal; no fear of ultimatum, either By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players made it clear Tuesday: No deal. No fear of Commissioner David Stern’s ultimatum, either. “The current offer on the table from the NBA is one that we cannot accept,” players’ association president Derek Fisher said. Instead, the players said they will ask for another meeting with owners before Stern’s Wednesday afternoon deadline — and sound willing to agree to a 50-50 split of revenues under the right circumstances — in an attempt to end the lockout and save ASSOCIATED PRESS the season. Union executive director Billy Hunter, speaks during a news In an interview on NBA TV, Stern conference as Player’s Association president, Derek Fisher, right, said that whether he agrees to meet and other NBA players look on Tuesday in New York. “would be guided by the labor rela-

tions committee.” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said the league has not yet heard from Hunter. A month of the season has already been lost, and the NBA risks losing fans without an agreement soon. Some already appear to have forgotten: Blake Griffin, last season’s rookie of the year, stood around in the lobby of a busy hotel off Broadway and was rarely approached by fans. The league’s current proposal calls for players to receive between 49 percent and 51 percent of basketball-related income, though union officials argue it would be nearly impossible to get above 50.2 percent. “The players are clearly of the mind that it’s an unacceptable pro-

posal,” union executive director Billy Hunter said. “But because of their commitment to the game and their desire to play, they’re saying to us that we want you to go back, see if you can go back, get a better deal.” If players don’t take the deal by 5 p.m. Wednesday, the next offer will call for salary rollbacks, a 53-47 revenue split in the owners’ favor and essentially a hard salary cap. “Our proposal on the table now goes away (Wednesday),” Stern said. “Our next proposal will then go to the players, and we will see where negotiations go.” Players are willing to negotiate further on the revenue split if they See NBA, Page C4

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Red Sox to interview Alomar, Lovullo, Lamont for manager The Boston Red Sox plan to interview Torey Lovullo and Gene Lamont for their managerial opening. They team said Tuesday they will be interviewed this week along with Cleveland bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr., whose interview Wednesday was announced earlier. Terry Francona left as manager two days after the regular season ended. Lovullo, who will be interviewed Friday, managed the Red Sox Triple-A team at Pawtucket in 2010 and was first base coach this year for the Toronto Blue Jays. Lamont, third base coach of the Detroit Tigers since 2006, had that job with Boston in 2001. He managed the Chicago White Sox from 1992-95 and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1997-2000.

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Judge sets March trial date for Updyke

The man accused of poisoning the historic oak trees at Auburn’s Toomer’s Corner is set for a March trial. Lee County Circuit Court Judge Jacob A. Walker III has scheduled Harvey A. Updyke Jr.’s trial for the criminal court session beginning March 5. Updyke was indicted in May on two counts of criminal mischief, two counts of desecrating a venerable object and two counts of a state law that includes making it unlawful to damage, vandalize or steal any property on or from an animal or crop facility. He has requested that the charges be reduced to misdemeanors.

Patriots release Haynesworth

The New England Patriots released defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth on Tuesday. Haynesworth, traded to the Patriots on July 28 after a trouble-filled season with the Washington Redskins, was cut after sitting out most of the second half of Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the New York Giants. He had just six tackles in six games, missing two with a back injury. The Patriots announced the move late Tuesday afternoon. The Boston Herald first reported the news. New England obtained Haynesworth for a fifth-round draft choice after he spent two seasons with Washington on a seven-year, $100 million contract. He constantly feuded last season with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and was suspended for the last four games for conduct detrimental to the club. Asked Monday why Haynesworth missed most of the second half Sunday, coach Bill Belichick said it was part of the regular rotation of defensive linemen.

Hockey

Blue Jackets get Letestu in trade with Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired center Mark Letestu from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fourth-round pick in next year’s NHL draft. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson announced the deal on Tuesday night. The 26-year-old Letestu has one assist and two penalty minutes in 11 games with the Penguins this season. He had 14 goals and 13 assists and a plus-4 rating in 64 games with Pittsburgh last season and ranked fourth among NHL rookies in game-winning goals (three), seventh in power-play goals (four) and tied for 11th place in goals. The Alberta was signed by Pittsburgh on March 22, 2007, after he spent one season at Western Michigan. —STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

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Shaq book confirms fears about LeBron

or the time that LeBron James was in Cleveland before he bolted to Miami, it seemed that everyone was content on doing whatever it took to keep the best basketball player in the NBA here. And we had heard rumors about the Cavaliers’ organization treating James differently to try to convince him to stick around. But thanks to Shaquille O’Neal’s autobiography “Shaq Uncut: My Story,” we now know those rumors to be true. Here is an excerpt from O’Neal’s book about James that 4TH AND A MILE was printed on a By Tim Bielik Sporting News report on November 2: “I remember one day in a film session LeBron didn’t get back on defense after a missed shot. Mike Brown didn’t say anything about it. He went to the next clip and it was Mo Williams not getting back and Mike was saying, ‘Yo, Mo, we can’t have that. You’ve got to hustle a little more.’ So Delonte West is sitting there and he’s seen enough and he stands up and says, ‘Hold up, now. You can’t be pussyfooting around like that. Everyone has to be accountable for what they do, not just some (of) us.’ “Mike Brown said, ‘I know, Delonte. I know.’ Mike knew Delonte was right.” While the truth itself is not all that shocking, it does make you wonder how much the organization did to try to pamper the so-called King, before Dan Gilbert went on a Comic Sans tirade. Did LeBron get a throne-like chair in the Cavaliers’ locker room? Did Gilbert grant him the magic powers from the State Farm commercials that could conjure up a hot tub and Bob Barker from the Price is Right? But even if the truth about former coach Mike Brown ignoring James’ defensive mistakes isn’t exactly shocking, it goes to show how desperate the franchise was to keep him. Really, can you blame them in hindsight? He was the hometown boy, despite his countless attempts to remind everyone that Akron and Cleveland are two separate entities. He reinvigorated a franchise so destitute in its history that there is a rule that doesn’t allow you to trade consecutive first round draft picks because of their past. Not too many franchises create rules that help make teams better. Ted Stepien’s Cavs did. Revenue was through the roof, and he even inspired Gilbert, a billionaire

FOOTBALL NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 5 3 0 .625 222 184 N.Y. Jets 5 3 0 .625 199 163 Buffalo 5 3 0 .625 222 174 Miami 1 7 0 .125 138 169 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 6 3 0 .667 236 157 Tennessee 4 4 0 .500 156 169 Jacksonville 2 6 0 .250 98 163 Indianapolis 0 9 0 .000 128 283 North W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 6 2 0 .750 208 130 Cincinnati 6 2 0 .750 195 140 Pittsburgh 6 3 0 .667 196 162 Cleveland 3 5 0 .375 119 170 West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 4 4 0 .500 131 201 San Diego 4 4 0 .500 199 204 Oakland 4 4 0 .500 184 216 Denver 3 5 0 .375 171 224 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 6 2 0 .750 198 184 Dallas 4 4 0 .500 179 175 Philadelphia 3 5 0 .375 203 182 Washington 3 5 0 .375 127 158 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 6 3 0 .667 287 205 Atlanta 5 3 0 .625 189 170 Tampa Bay 4 4 0 .500 147 196 Carolina 2 6 0 .250 187 207 North W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 8 0 0 1.000 275 179 Detroit 6 2 0 .750 239 147 Chicago 5 3 0 .625 200 174 Minnesota 2 6 0 .250 172 199 West W L T Pct PF PA San Francisco 7 1 0 .875 206 118 Seattle 2 6 0 .250 122 185 Arizona 2 6 0 .250 162 196 St. Louis 1 7 0 .125 100 211 Monday’s Result Chicago 30, Philadelphia 24 Week 10 Thursday’s Game Oakland at San Diego, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 Buffalo at Dallas, 1 p.m. Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Washington at Miami, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Arizona at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Carolina, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Houston at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 4:15 p.m. New England at N.Y. Jets, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 Minnesota at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m.

Monday Bears 30, Eagles 24 Chicago 7 10 3 10—30 Philadelphia 0 10 14 0—24 First Quarter Chi—Spaeth 5 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 9:18. Second Quarter Chi—FG Gould 51, 7:27. Phi—FG Henery 47, 2:04. Phi—Rolle 22 fumble return (Henery kick), 1:38. Chi—Barber 2 run (Gould kick), :43. Third Quarter Phi—Brown 4 run (Henery kick), 8:18. Phi—McCoy 33 run (Henery kick), 5:52. Chi—FG Gould 38, :21. Fourth Quarter Chi—Bennett 5 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 12:18.

Chi—FG Gould 22, 3:58. A—69,144. Chi Phi First downs 22 20 Total Net Yards 372 330 Rushes-yards 34-164 23-119 Passing 208 211 Punt Returns 1-19 1-(-9) Kickoff Returns 5-51 4-93 Interceptions Ret. 1-36 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 18-32-0 21-39-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 1-2 Punts 3-34.3 2-35.5 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 1-1 Penalties-Yards 6-53 6-44 Time of Possession 33:27 26:33 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Chicago, Forte 24-133, Barber 9-31, Cutler 1-0. Philadelphia, McCoy 16-71, Vick 5-34, D.Jackson 1-10, Brown 1-4. PASSING—Chicago, Cutler 18-32-0-208. Philadelphia, Vick 21-38-1-213, Henry 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING—Chicago, Bennett 5-95, R.Williams 3-46, Forte 3-17, Spaeth 2-13, Knox 1-14, Hester 1-12, Barber 1-8, Clutts 1-4, Davis 1-(minus 1). Philadelphia, Celek 7-60, McCoy 5-46, Maclin 4-63, Avant 2-20, D.Jackson 2-16, Harbor 1-8. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

NCAA Football BIG TEN CONFERENCE Legends Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PA Michigan St. 4 1 109 100 7 2 239 144 Michigan 3 2 166 90 7 2 294 141 Nebraska 3 2 141 120 7 2 312 208 Iowa 3 2 134 106 6 3 285 201 Northwestern 2 4 201 218 4 5 281 277 Minnesota 1 4 77 196 2 7 168 303 Leaders Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PA Penn St. 5 0 96 62 8 1 196 112 Wisconsin 3 2 229 111 7 2 423 145 Ohio St. 3 2 118 100 6 3 230 163 Illinois 2 3 107 103 6 3 236 155 Purdue 2 3 115 152 4 5 233 238 Indiana 0 6 119 254 1 9 229 360 Saturday’s Games Michigan at Illinois, 10 a.m. Michigan St. at Iowa, TBA Wisconsin at Minnesota, TBA Rice at Northwestern, Noon Ohio St. at Purdue, Noon Nebraska at Penn St., 3:30 p.m. MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE East Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PA Ohio 3 2 146 122 6 3 290 194 Miami (Ohio) 3 2 136 105 4 5 200 206 Temple 3 3 171 87 5 4 261 115 Bowling Green 2 3 107 133 4 5 234 244 Kent St. 2 3 74 102 3 6 126 232 Buffalo 1 4 106 171 2 7 170 271 Akron 0 5 71 167 1 8 138 308 West Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PA N. Illinois 4 1 226 170 6 3 371 320 Toledo 4 1 227 141 5 4 352 263 Ball St. 4 2 150 190 6 4 238 330 E. Michigan 3 2 127 148 5 4 191 229 W. Michigan 3 2 166 135 5 4 272 230 Cent. Michigan24 161 197 3 7 226 313 Tuesday’s Results W. Michigan at Toledo N. Illinois at Bowling Green Today’s Game Miami (Ohio) at Temple, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 Ohio at Cent. Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Buffalo at E. Michigan, 1 p.m. Kent St. at Akron, 2 p.m.

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Thunder forward Kevin Durant, left, and Heat forward LeBron James warm up before a charity basketball game, in Oklahoma City last month. Shaquille O’Neal’s new book discusses how the Cavaliers’ organization papmpered James during the 2010-11 season, the last he spent in a Cavaliers’ uniform. who actually cares about the franchise he owns (a novel concept in itself), to purchase the team and to create assets to boost the city’s economy by pushing for a casino. But in one night, James turned his back on all of those that cared about him and did it using a charity as a shield. And what happened to Cleveland? The city soon became the jealous exgirlfriend that everyone was sick of hearing. But really, what was Cleveland supposed to do? Looking back though, there was no right way in trying to keep LeBron around, especially if he had intended to leave Cleveland three years before he became a free agent. So in essence, maybe what the Cavaliers did could have been considered a favor. LeBron looked like the same exact player that we all remember from the epic collapses in the playoffs. Only this time, we were rooting for that. In other words, the scenario turned from suffering through another nightmare to becoming Freddy Krueger and pulling the strings on these recurring nightmares. And for the first time since the cast of Jersey Shore was in Miami, the city was the butt of a national joke. The LeBron choke in the NBA Finals may not have completely forgiven him from what he did in the playoffs in 2010, but it certainly showed at least a little bit that maybe he didn’t choke. Maybe, just maybe, he doesn’t have the mental toughness to do it. But in

the end, the franchise was wrong to cater to its superstar instead of molding him into who they wanted him to be. Make the man, don’t let the man make you. Hopefully they don’t repeat history and they do the right thing with Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson, as well as whoever they draft in 2012. When the lockout ends, if it ever does, Cleveland gets a fresh start with these youngsters. But for the Cavaliers’ sake and the sake of these kids, coach them properly. Don’t let them turn into the superstars of today because if that’s what happens, don’t go to the party downtown if Irving says they’re going for an 11-peat.

Turnover on Downs

Remember when LSU-Alabama was supposed to be the Game of the Century? How wrong were we? For all the talk of the better type of game the SEC plays, all we got was a display of missed field goals and no touchdowns in LSU’s overtime win. If we wanted to see that, we would just play electric football and watch plastic players fall over every four seconds. But the real winner of Saturday night’s game is any Alabama fan who not only sold their ticket for at least $1200, but is probably laughing on the way to Best Buy to buy a new 50’ HD television. Smartest ... move ... ever. tbielik@MorningJournal.com

HOCKEY National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 15 9 3 3 21 45 34 Philadelphia 14 8 4 2 18 56 44 N.Y. Rangers 13 7 3 3 17 35 29 New Jersey 13 7 5 1 15 33 36 N.Y. Islanders 12 4 6 2 10 25 35 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Toronto 15 9 5 1 19 46 51 Buffalo 14 9 5 0 18 42 33 Ottawa 15 7 7 1 15 45 55 Boston 13 6 7 0 12 40 30 Montreal 14 5 7 2 12 35 39 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 13 9 4 0 18 50 38 Florida 14 7 4 3 17 39 37 Tampa Bay 14 7 5 2 16 44 46 Carolina 15 5 7 3 13 37 50 Winnipeg 15 5 7 3 13 40 51 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 14 8 3 3 19 46 42 Nashville 13 7 4 2 16 35 34 Detroit 13 7 5 1 15 34 31 St. Louis 13 6 7 0 12 32 35 Columbus 14 2 11 1 5 31 53 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Edmonton 14 9 3 2 20 33 23 Minnesota 13 7 3 3 17 30 26 Vancouver 15 7 7 1 15 45 44 Colorado 15 7 7 1 15 42 47 Calgary 13 6 6 1 13 30 32 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 14 11 3 0 22 45 33 San Jose 13 8 4 1 17 41 35 Phoenix 13 7 4 2 16 38 36 Los Angeles 14 6 5 3 15 30 32 Anaheim 14 5 6 3 13 27 40 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesday’s Results Buffalo 6, Winnipeg 5, OT Florida 5, Toronto 1 Dallas 5, Washington 2 New Jersey 3, Carolina 2 Edmonton 3, Montreal 1 Detroit 5, Colorado 2 Chicago at St. Louis Minnesota at Calgary Nashville at Los Angeles Today’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Red Wings 5, Avalanche 2 Colorado 0 1 1 — 2 Detroit 1 2 2 — 5 First Period—1, Detroit, Lidstrom 6, 8:54. Penalties—Ericsson, Det (holding), 13:27; Quincey, Col (interference), 17:55. Second Period—2, Detroit, Franzen 6 (V.Filppula, Hudler), 2:36 (pp). 3, Detroit, Franzen 7 (Kronwall, V.Filppula), 6:53 (pp). 4, Colorado, Landeskog 5 (Duchene, Quincey), 8:18 (pp). Penalties— Stastny, Col (cross-checking), 1:29; McClement, Col (boarding), 6:39; Ericsson, Det (hooking), 7:32. Third Period—5, Detroit, Cleary 2 (Datsyuk, Kindl), 14:46. 6, Colorado, Hejduk 5 (Wilson, E.Johnson), 16:55 (pp). 7, Detroit, Franzen 8, 19:28 (en). Penalties— O’Reilly, Col (hooking), 2:48; Datsyuk, Det (holding), 16:47; McLeod, Col (crosschecking, boarding), 19:52. Shots on Goal—Colorado 10-6-10—26. Detroit 8-12-10—30. Power-play opportunities—Colorado 2 of 3; Detroit 2 of 5. Goalies—Colorado, Varlamov 5-6-1 (16 shots-13 saves), Giguere (6:53 second, 13-12). Detroit, Howard 6-3-1 (26-24). A—20,066 (20,066). T—2:27.

Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 Carolina New Jersey

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First Period—1, Carolina, Bra.Sutter 4, 9:27 (sh). Penalties—Stewart, Car (slashing), 9:19; Harrison, Car (hooking), 10:56; Tallinder, NJ (tripping), 16:29; Ponikarovsky, Car (hooking), 18:31. Second Period—2, New Jersey, Zubrus 4 (Volchenkov, Elias), 10:56. Penalties—Tlusty, Car (hooking), 12:15; New Jersey bench, served by Sykora (too many men), 18:17. Third Period—3, New Jersey, Sykora 2 (Elias), 2:37. 4, Carolina, Pitkanen 3 (McBain, Boychuk), 6:06. 5, New Jersey, Henrique 4 (Zubrus, Fayne), 16:41. Penalties—None. Shots on Goal—Carolina 11-7-9—27. New Jersey 16-10-10—36. Power-play opportunities—Carolina 0 of 2; New Jersey 0 of 4. Goalies—Carolina, Ward 5-5-2 (36 shots-33 saves). New Jersey, Brodeur 2-2-0 (27-25). A—13,056 (17,625). T—2:25.

Sabres 6, Jets 5 Winnipeg 3 1 1 0—5 Buffalo 3 1 1 1—6 First Period—1, Winnipeg, Flood 2 (Glass, Slater), 4:48. 2, Winnipeg, Little 1 (Wheeler, Ladd), 5:54. 3, Buffalo, Roy 3 (Myers), 9:05 (pp). 4, Buffalo, Tropp 1 (Gerbe, Gaustad), 9:16. 5, Winnipeg, Glass 3 (Wellwood), 11:25. 6, Buffalo, Pominville 6 (Gaustad), 13:06 (sh). Penalties—Burmistrov, Wpg (charging), 6:39; Antropov, Wpg (crosschecking), 8:47; Leopold, Buf (holding), 12:25; Kane, Wpg (holding), 17:39; Bogosian, Wpg (hooking), 18:14. Second Period—7, Winnipeg, Little 2 (Byfuglien, Stapleton), 1:07 (pp). 8, Buffalo, Vanek 9 (Boyes, Roy), 15:48 (pp). Penalties—Gerbe, Buf (holding stick), :30; Ladd, Wpg (interference), 3:52; Glass, Wpg, major (fighting), 8:16; McCormick, Buf, major (fighting), 8:16; Gerbe, Buf (tripping), 9:08; Ladd, Wpg (holding), 15:26; Adam, Buf (hooking), 19:18; Kane, Wpg (holding), 20:00. Third Period—9, Winnipeg, Byfuglien 2 (Wheeler), :48. 10, Buffalo, Roy 4 (Pominville, Ehrhoff), 13:52 (pp). Penalties—Byfuglien, Wpg (holding), 3:40; Myers, Buf (interference), 4:04; Oduya, Wpg (cross-checking), 11:14; Bogosian, Wpg (high-sticking), 12:51; M.Stuart, Wpg (roughing), 13:35. Overtime—11, Buffalo, Vanek 10 (Pominville, Gragnani), 4:35 (pp). Penalties— Wheeler, Wpg (hooking), 4:05; Byfuglien, Wpg, misconduct, 4:05. Shots on Goal—Winnipeg 12-12-6-1— 31. Buffalo 19-9-14-3—45. Power-play opportunities—Winnipeg 1 of 5; Buffalo 4 of 12. Goalies—Winnipeg, Pavelec 4-5-3 (45 shots39 saves). Buffalo, Miller 5-5-0 (31-26). A—18,690 (18,690). T—2:42.

Stars 5, Capitals 2 Dallas 2 0 3 — 5 Washington 1 1 0 — 2 First Period—1, Dallas, Ryder 5 (Daley, Ja.Benn), 10:32. 2, Washington, Semin 3 (Backstrom, Laich), 15:43 (pp). 3, Dallas, Ryder 6 (Ja.Benn, Eriksson), 17:16. Penalties—Semin, Was (tripping), 5:08; Morrow, Dal (hooking), 15:02; Daley, Dal (roughing), 20:00; Chimera, Was (roughing), 20:00. Second Period—4, Washington, Carlson 2 (Eakin, Johansson), 15:56. Penalties— Erskine, Was (boarding), 4:22; Ryder, Dal (tripping), 4:41; Wideman, Was (delay of game), 18:24. Third Period—5, Dallas, Burish 3 (Morrow), :24. 6, Dallas, Ja.Benn 5 (Burish, Souray), 7:33 (pp). 7, Dallas, Nystrom 4 (Dvorak), 8:05. Penalties—Semin, Was (tripping), 6:02; Dowell, Dal, major (fighting), 9:02; Hendricks, Was, major (fighting), 9:02; Burish, Dal (holding), 9:30; Souray, Dal (interference), 16:35; Hamrlik, Was (tripping), 18:23. Shots on Goal—Dallas 13-13-10—36. Washington 10-15-7—32. Power-play opportunities—Dallas 1 of 5; Washington 1 of 4. Goalies—Dallas, Lehtonen 11-1-0 (32 shots-30 saves). Washington, Neuvirth 2-2-0 (36-31). A—18,506 (18,398). T—2:29.

THE LINE Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 1

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Florida 1 2 2 — 5 Toronto 0 0 1 — 1 First Period—1, Florida, Skille 1 (Weaver), 9:45. Second Period—2, Florida, Sturm 1 (Skille, Ellerby), 16:28. 3, Florida, Kopecky 3 (Kulikov, Upshall), 16:47. Penalties—Liles, Tor (slashing), 9:23; Fleischmann, Fla (cross-checking), 17:56. Third Period—4, Florida, Bergenheim 2 (Matthias, Bradley), 2:32. 5, Toronto, Kessel 11 (Gunnarsson, Lupul), 3:30. 6, Florida, Matthias 2 (Garrison), 16:35. Shots on Goal—Florida 14-7-7—28. Toronto 8-18-13—39. Power-play opportunities—Florida 0 of 2; Toronto 0 of 2. Goalies—Florida, Theodore 5-2-2 (39 shots-38 saves). Toronto, Gustavsson 4-4-0 (21-18), Scrivens (16:47 second, 7-5). A—19,414 (18,819). T—2:17.

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Oilers 3, Canadiens 1 Edmonton 0 1 2 — 3 Montreal 0 0 1 — 1 First Period—None. Second Period—1, Edmonton, Jones 3, 4:38 (sh). Third Period—2, Edmonton, Gilbert 2 (Hemsky, Smyth), 16:28. 3, Montreal, Pacioretty 6 (Plekanec, Subban), 16:50. 4, Edmonton, Smyth 7 (Horcoff), 19:17 (en). Shots on Goal—Edmonton 6-4-4—14. Montreal 4-13-12—29. Power-play opportunities—Edmonton 0 of 2; Montreal 0 of 6. Goalies—Edmonton, Khabibulin 7-0-2 (29 shots-28 saves). Montreal, Price 5-6-2 (13-11). A—21,273 (21,273). T—2:19.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SLPts GF GA St. John’s 14 9 2 3 0 21 50 38 Providence 14 6 7 1 0 13 32 44 Manchester 14 5 8 0 1 11 37 40 Worcester 8 4 2 0 2 10 26 22 Portland 10 4 5 0 1 9 27 33 East Division GP W L OL SLPts GF GA Norfolk 13 8 4 0 1 17 51 38 WB/Scranton 11 7 2 1 1 16 36 23 Hershey 11 6 3 2 0 14 37 31 Syracuse 11 5 3 2 1 13 41 41 Binghamton 13 5 6 1 1 12 34 40 Northeast Division GP W L OL SLPts GF GA Connecticut 12 7 2 1 2 17 37 32 Adirondack 11 7 3 0 1 15 37 30 Bridgeport 12 6 5 1 0 13 37 42 Albany 13 6 6 0 1 13 31 41 Springfield 12 6 6 0 0 12 34 37 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SLPts GF GA Charlotte 13 8 4 1 0 17 38 32 Milwaukee 10 7 2 0 1 15 28 21 Chicago 12 5 5 0 2 12 26 28 Peoria 13 5 6 1 1 12 42 41 Rockford 10 4 6 0 0 8 27 36 North Division GP W L OL SLPts GF GA Toronto 13 6 5 2 0 14 40 38 Rochester 13 5 5 2 1 13 37 44 Hamilton 12 5 6 1 0 11 27 35 Grand Rapids 11 5 6 0 0 10 25 31 Lake Erie 14 4 9 1 0 9 25 42 West Division GP W L OL SLPts GF GA Oklahoma City 12 9 2 0 1 19 41 27 Houston 13 8 2 0 3 19 43 35 Abbotsford 12 7 4 1 0 15 31 28 Texas 11 6 5 0 0 12 42 39 San Antonio 10 4 6 0 0 8 23 33 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Tuesday’s Results Chicago 4, Hamilton 1 Oklahoma City 3, Toronto 1 Today’s Games Portland at Manchester, 10:30 a.m. Rockford at Grand Rapids, 12 p.m. Binghamton at Hershey, 7 p.m. WB/Scranton at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m.

NCAA Football Tonight FAVORITE OPEN TODAY (O/U) U-DOG at Temple 11.5 12.5 (43.5)Mia (Oh) Tomorrow Ohio 7 6.5 (60) at C. Mich. Houston 33 34 (71) at Tulane Virginia Tech 1.5 1 (49.5) at Ga. Tech Friday South Florida 4 3.5 (51.5) at Syrcse Saturday at Louisville 3 3 (44) Pittsburgh Ohio St. 8.5 7.5 (45) at Purdue Michigan 1.5 1 (49) at Illinois at Nrthwstrn 15.5 16 (67) Rice at Vndrblt 10.5 13 (44) Kentucky at Clemson 15.5 16 (60.5) W. Forest at Virginia 10.5 10 (53) Duke NC State 1 2 (45.5)at B. College at E. Michigan 3 3 (48) Buffalo Texas A&M 5.5 4.5 (64) at Kan. St. Kent St. 4.5 5.5 (39.5) at Akron Baylor 20 20 (75.5) at Knsas at A. Force 11.5 15.5 (60.5) Wymng at BYU 19.5 20.5 (47) Idaho at SMU 8 8.5 (61.5) Navy at Utah St. 11 10.5 (54.5) S.J. St. at Tulsa 17 18 (53.5) Marshall at Boise St. 13 15 (58) TCU at Florida St. 9.5 9 (50.5) Miami at Cincinnati-a 3 3.5 (66.5) W. Virg. Rutgers-b 8.5 8 (48) Army Texas 2 1 (58.5) at Missouri Nebraska 2 3.5 (43) at Penn St. Okl. St. 19.5 17 (78.5) at Tex. Tech Michigan St. 3 2.5 (46.5) at Iowa at Arkansas 13 14 (55) Tennessee at S. CarolinaOFFOFF (OFF) Florida at USCl 13 12.5 (62.5)Washington at Georgia 13 13 (52.5) Auburn at California-c 11 9.5 (50.5) Oregon St. at Stanford 3 3.5 (66) Oregon at Nevada 12 14.5 (60.5) Hawaii UAB 5.5 5.5 (53.5) at Memphis San Diego St.12.5 13.5 (53.5) at Col. St. Alabama 17 17 (42.5) at Miss. St. Arizona St. 14 12.5 (62.5)at Wash. St. Louisiana Tech+1 2.5 (53) at Miss. Wisconsin 27.5 27 (63.5) at Minn. N. Dame-d 20.5 20.5 (56.5) Maryland

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Fresno St. 8.5 8 (63.5)at N. Mex. St. at Utah 6.5 7 (46.5) UCLA at Sth. Miss. 9.5 9 (52.5) UCF at UTEP 3 3.5 (58.5) East Car. Arizona 11.5 11 (63.5) at Colorado UNLV 6.5 7 (54)at N. Mexico at Arknsas St.10.510.5 (58.5) La.-Lafytte at Troy 8.5 8.5 (52.5) N. Texas at La-Monroe 6 6 (53) Mid. Tenn. at FIU 18.5 18 (43.5) FAU at LSU 41.5 41.5 (49.5)W. Kentucky a-at Paul Brown Stadium b-at Yankee Stadium c-at AT&T Park d-at FedEx Field Off Key South Carolina QB questionable NFL Tomorrow FAVORITEOPEN TODAY (O/U) U-DOG at San Diego 7 7 (48) Oakland Sunday Pittsburgh 3 3 (41.5)at Cincinnati at Kansas City 4 3 (41.5) Denver Jacksonville 3 3 (38) at Indnpolis at Dallas 6 5.5 (48) Buffalo Houston 3 3 (45.5) at T. Bay at Carolina 3 3 (46) Tennessee at Miami 3.5 3.5 (37.5) Washington at Atlanta +1 Pk (50) N. Orleans at Chicago 2.5 3 (46) Detroit at Cleveland 3 2.5 (37.5) St. Louis at Phldlphia OFFOFF (OFF) Arizona Baltimore 7.5 7 (41) at Seattle at San Fran. 3.5 3.5 (42.5) N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets Pk 1.5 (47.5) N. England Monday at Green Bay13.5 13.5 (51) Minnesota Off Key Arizona QB questionable NCAA Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Mississippi St. 7 Akron at St. John’s 12 Lehigh at Texas A&M 18.5 Liberty at Arizona 8 Duquesne NHL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE N.Y. Rangers -125 at Ottawa +105 at Tampa Bay -115 Philadelphia -105 at Anaheim -130 Nashville +110 Copyright 2011 World Features Syndicate, Inc.

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BNP PARIBAS MASTERS Monday At Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy Paris Purse: $3.79 million (Masters 1000) Surface: Hard-Indoor Singles First Round Ivan Dodig, Croatia, def. Fabio Fognini, Italy, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. Feliciano Lopez, Spain, def. Michael Llodra, France, 7-6 (7), 6-3. Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, def. Kei Nishikori, Japan, 6-4, 6-3. Jeremy Chardy, France, def. Marcel Granollers, Spain, 6-3, retired. John Isner, United States, def. Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland, 6-7 (3), 7-5, 7-6 (5). Juan Monaco, Argentina, def. Donald Young, United States, 6-4, 6-2. Second Round Tomas Berdych (5), Czech Republic, def. Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 6-3, 7-5. Andy Roddick (13), United States, def. Julien Benneteau, France, 6-4, 6-4. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (6), France, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, 6-3, 6-4. Richard Gasquet (16), France, def. Kevin Anderson, South Africa, 6-4, 7-6 (4).

Tuesday No games scheduled. Monday’s Results EAST St. John’s 74, William & Mary 59 SOUTH Mississippi St. 76, E. Kentucky 66 FAR WEST Arizona 73, Valparaiso 64 Today’s Games EAST Lehigh at St. John’s, 7 p.m. SOUTH Akron at Mississippi St., 7 p.m. SOUTHWEST Liberty at Texas A&M, 8 p.m. FAR WEST Duquesne at Arizona, 9 p.m. Thursday No games scheduled.

SOCCER Major League Soccer Playoffs MLS CUP Sunday, Nov. 20 Houston vs. Los Angeles at Carson, Calif., 9 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Agreed to terms with PK Dave Rayner. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Released LB Lawrence Wilson and DT Ron Fields. Added CB Brandon Hogan from the physically-

unable-to-perform list. Signed DE Thomas Keiser. Placed LB Thomas Williams on injured reserve. Signed LB Phillip Dillard and DT Jason Shirley to the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed OL Roberto Garza to a two-year contract extension.

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NFL Rodgers, Woodley, Harbaugh worthy of awards By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

heir work is only half completed, yet they deserve frontrunner status for this season’s NFL awards. And yes, we know how everything can change in the next eight weeks. For now, though, here’s the who’s who of honorees for 2011. OFFENSIVE ROOKIE: Cam Newton, QB, Carolina. It’s hard — make that nearly impossible — to argue with this choice. From his debut right through the bye week, the top overall draft pick has surpassed early expectations. Newton has been just as dynamic and creative as he was in leading Auburn to the national championship, and he’s made the Panthers relevant again even if they are 2-6. They are not an easy out for any opponent. Runners-up: Andy Dalton, QB, Cincinnati; A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati; Doug Baldwin, WR, Seattle; Marcus Gilbert, T, Pittsburgh; Stefan Wisniewski, G, Oakland. DEFENSIVE ROOKIE: Aldon Smith, DE-LB, San Francisco. Smith has been a force as a pass rusher and solid in run defense almost from the beginning of the season, and really has stepped up the last few weeks. He played end in college, but the transition to pass coverage has gone well, too; of course, it helps having star LB Patrick Willis nearby. Oddly, Smith is not a starter yet. Still, defensive

coordinator Vic Fangio estimates Smith is on the field more than he is off it. Runners-up: Chris Conte, S, Chicago; Brooks Reed, LB, Houston; Ryan Kerrigan, LB, Washington; Von Miller, LB, Denver; Patrick Peterson, CB, Arizona. OFFENSIVE PLAYER: Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit. “Megatron” to the Max best describes what Johnson has achieved in eight games: 11 TDs, joining Randy Moss as the only players since the 1970 merger with 11 TD catches in his team’s first eight games. His combination of speed, size, moves and moxie make Johnson not only the most dangerous receiver in the league this year, but the most impressive offensive player. And the competition is fierce. Johnson often draws double coverage, yet has 47 catches for 804 yards (17.1 per catch). Many of those receptions are, well, to say spectacular is an understatement. Runners-up: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay; Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota; Wes Welker, WR, New England; Matt Forte, RB, Chicago; Fred Jackson, RB, Buffalo. DEFENSIVE PLAYER: LaMarr Woodley, LB, Steelers. Woodley is dealing with a left hamstring problem, about the only thing to slow him this season. Forget James Harrison or Troy Polamalu, Woodley has been the best and most influential player on the Steel Curtain. It’s amazing how Pittsburgh always seems to

Browns From Page C1 back Joe Haden and safety T.J. Ward with his first two picks in 2010 and tackle Phil Taylor and end Jabaal Sheard with his first two picks in 2011. Plus, he signed linebacker Chris Gocong and defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin to contract extensions. Defense did carry the team early in the season, but the Browns have allowed 58 points in the first quarter and 32 in the third. They have been outscored 90-15 in those two periods and haven’t scored a touchdown in either quarter. “They’re a good running team,” Coach Pat Shurmur said about the Texans. “They practice the run and they executed just like they wanted. When you stop the run it’s a team thing and when you don’t stop the run it’s a team thing.” It doesn’t get much easier Sunday when the Browns have to deal with Rams running back Steven Jackson. Jackson is 12th in the NFL with 579 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 113 carries, an average of 5.1 yards an attempt. On top of that, Ward has a sprained right foot and backup safety Usama Young has a hip injury. The Ward injury could be serious. After the game he said he heard something “pop” in his right arch. He left Houston in a walking boot and was not in the

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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the second half against the Chargers on Sunday in San Diego. find the perfect linebacker for its system. Woodley is dynamite as a pass rusher, in coverage and, especially, against the run. He has become a leader on a defense not lacking for them, and he’s only in his fifth year. Runners-up: Jared Allen, DE, Minnesota; Darrelle Revis, CB, New York Jets; Haloti Ngata, DT, Baltimore; DeMarcus Ware, LB, Dallas; Patrick Willis, LB, San Francisco.

locker room in Berea on Monday. Shurmur will update Ward’s status Wednesday. The Browns, 2-1 after three games, have lost four of five to fall splat in the AFC North basement. The Rams are 1-7 and have scored 100 points. Only the Jaguars with 98 have scored fewer. “I think the onus is on the guys who have played this game for a while to come in and set an example Wednesday on the first work day back to get ready for the Rams,” Fujita said. “There are going to be probably some injuries now, new guys playing more than they need or expected to or ever have in the past. “This is also the time of the year where some of those young guys might start to hit the wall a little bit. So it’s keeping those guys up, keeping them positive, understanding that everything is about the details. Obviously the margin for error for us is extremely small. Defensively, we cannot afford to take a step back. It’s on all of us. We have to get it fixed as quickly as possible.” Opponents have scored six running touchdowns on the Browns — four of them in the last two games.

Cornerback tryout

The Browns on Tuesday worked out former North Carolina cornerback Kendrick Burney, according to a report on Profootballscout.com. Burney, undrafted in 2011, had 11 career interceptions for the Tar Heels.

fourth overall pick, to Atlanta in exchange for the From Page C1 most worthless commodity anyone can give the — who could start on any Browns — draft picks. In return, the Browns other NFL team, and by got five draft picks. That the fact that the team, would be considered curdue to injuries, is down rency for many teams, to, depending on who’s but given the Browns’ doing the counting, its third and fourth or fourth draft history — how come every time I see the Steeland fifth string running ers play they have backs. Not to mention that the another wide receiver I’ve never heard of who is team’s head coach is a better than any Browns rookie head coach and he’s also the offensive co- receiver in the last 10 years? — that currency is ordinator, which means counterfeit. he’s trying to do two jobs Ironically, the man at once, one of them a job he has never done before. most responsible for this West Coast misfire is a The Browns’ version of guy whose reputation was the West Coast Offense seemed doomed from the built on being an offenstart. They have zero team sive wizard — Mike Holmgren. If Holmgren speed, and they have no elite wide receiver to help took the job as Browns president not strictly for facilitate the running of the money, but to confirm that offense. The Browns could have and further polish his imacquired that playmaking age as an NFL grandmaster, now would wide receiver in the last be a good time to grab the draft, but passed, choosbull by the tail and face ing instead to hand the situation. deliver Julio Jones, the

Even allowing for the effect of all the injuries, it has to be painful for Holmgren to sit and watch — much less be associated with — the chaotic mess that is the Browns’ offense. You’re short on talent? Then be long on creativity. The Browns are most definitely the former and nowhere near the latter. The Browns have not scored a single touchdown in the first or third quarter this season. That’s a total of 16 quarters, the equivalent of four full games, or 240 game minutes (four hours!) without a single touchdown. I’m no offensive coordinator, but I don’t think that’s very good. I’m also pretty sure when Bill Walsh e=mc2’d the West Coast Offense, he didn’t define a successful possession as one that ends in a 52-yard field goal attempt. Like the Browns do. jingraham@MorningJournal.com

COMEBACK PLAYER: Steve Smith, WR, Carolina. Nobody has been recharged more than Smith, who was expecting to ask out of Carolina after last season’s two-win season. He even contemplated retirement. Now, energized by the addition of Newton and a new coaching staff, Smith is as dangerous and dynamic as ever. He is averaging 20 yards a reception for his 46 catches, has scored four

times, and also has provided guidance for Newton and several other younger Panthers in what could be his fifth Pro Bowl season. Runners-up: Will Smith, DE, New Orleans; Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit; Chris Houston, CB, Detroit; Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco; DeMeco Ryans, LB, Houston. COACH: Jim Harbaugh, San Francisco. A valid argument can be made for a handful of coaches whose teams have either surged unexpectedly in the standings (Detroit, Buffalo, Cincinnati), improved exponentially from a very good to great team (Green Bay), or overcome a slew of injuries and some locker room tension to be in first place (New York Giants). The best job has been done by a rookie. Harbaugh not only has changed the mindset and attitude in the Bay Area with his enthusiasm, but he’s turned Alex Smith into a serviceable and, more significantly, winning quarterback. “When there’s somebody who brings something like that to the table, it gives you, I don’t know if it’s confidence or if it just gives that joy in going out and playing that hard,” punter Andy Lee said. “You want to go out and play for this guy.” Runners-up: Jim Schwartz, Detroit; Tom Coughlin, New York Giants; Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati; Mike McCarthy, Green Bay; Chan Gailey, Buffalo. ASSISTANT COACH: Mike Zimmer, defensive coordinator, Cincinnati.

Cincinnati has had some defensive tools in recent years, most notably CB Leon Hall, but there are no stars on the Bengals’ D. Except, perhaps, for the guy dialing up the coverages and the blitzes and the intensity. Zimmer is doing it with the likes of Rey Maualuga, Jonathan Fanene and Geno Atkins, and the Bengals rank near the top in most defensive categories. Runners-up: Rob Chudzinski, offensive coordinator, Carolina; Vic Fangio, defensive coordinator, San Francisco; Curtis Modkins, offensive coordinator, Buffalo. MVP: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay. As the NFL has evolved into a quarterback-driven league, that position has dominated the headlines, the highlight shows and this award. Unquestionably the best QB in the league this year is Rodgers, who has parlayed his superb playoff run last winter, his Super Bowl MVP trophy and an unmatched sense of confidence — call it swagger — into a spectacular start. Some would say the current version of Rodgers is better than any particular version of predecessor Brett Favre during his record-setting career. If Rodgers keeps this up, the full version could surpass Favre, too. Runners-up: Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit; Darrelle Revis, CB, New York Jets; Haloti Ngata, DT, Baltimore; LaMarr Woodley, LB, Pittsburgh; Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants; Matt Forte, Chicago.

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Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith, left, makes a catch for a touchdown after getting past Steelers cornerback William Gay, right, and safety Ryan Clark with 8 seconds left in the fourth quarter to beat the Steelers 23-20 on Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Tomlin, Steelers still reeling from Ravens’ loss By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH (AP) — For Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, the evidence still hurt. Tomlin sat through all 13 plays of misery, watched every last second of tape of Baltimore’s game-winning drive in a 23-20 victory on Sunday night. “To be quite frank with you, it stung as much yesterday as it did on Sunday night, as it should,” Tomlin said. “We lost a very tough, close ballgame, highly contested. ... Hopefully we will grow and learn from it. I know those will be our intentions. I truly believe that it will strengthen us moving forward.” If the Steelers (6-3) want to stay in the playoff picture in the crowded AFC, they don’t really have a choice. A hangover of any kind could be costly, particularly on Sunday against surprising Cincinnati (6-2). The Bengals have won five straight and typically play Pittsburgh tough no matter how their season is going. “Really, when you think about it, the last couple of years, the ball has ended up in their hands inside the 10-yard line or so, to win it at the very end,” Tomlin said. “We were fortunate enough to make a play a year ago. We weren’t the year before that.” The Steelers have been making very few game-changing plays on defense this year. Their four takeaways are tied with woeful Miami for last in the league. Tomlin would rather his team play smart than take aggressive risks to get the ball and pointed to a pair of missed opportunities in Baltimore’s last drive as to how thin the difference is between getting a takeaway and

getting burned. “I thought we had them moving very early in the drive, in the pocket,” Tomlin said. “We had a swipe at the ball that we missed. We had a third-and-1. We had our hands on the football. We had a fourthand-1 that the ball just reached the outstretched fingertips of a defensive lineman in the rush lane, and they completed it to Anquan Boldin. To make a long story short, they made all of the necessary plays and we missed a few of them by a hair.” The defense played relatively well until the final drive. Linebacker James Harrison showed no ill effects of the fractured right orbital bone that kept him out a month, finishing with three sacks and a forced fumble. Tomlin is hopeful Harrison can be joined on the field by longtime teammates LaMarr Woodley and James Farrior next week. Woodley missed the Baltimore game with a hamstring injury while Farrior sat for the second straight game with a calf problem. Both players will be evaluated later in the week, though Tomlin was encouraged by replacement Jason Worilds. “I liked the tempo in which he played with,” Tomlin said. “I thought he was physical. No question there is room for growth. But if you are just looking at his first substantial action as a defensive player, I thought it was a great place to begin.” Linebacker isn’t the only position with injury problems. Emmanuel Sanders will be out “a couple weeks” after having his knee scoped while Jerricho Cotchery will be limited early in the week with swelling in his knee. Arnaz Battle is dealing with a strained hamstring.

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Buckeyes have tough road test Fickell declines to comment about Sandusky By JOHN KAMPF

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COLUMBUS — Luke Fickell is the coach of the Ohio State football team, not a history major. But it didn’t take long for Fickell to recall what happened the last time the Buckeyes traveled to RossAde Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. It was Oct. 17, 2009. Ohio State was riding the crest of a four-game winning streak and was gearing up for a scuffling Purdue squad that had lost five in a row. A good time for a Buckeye breather? Not so fast. The Boilermakers hung a 26-18 upset on the Buckeyes, a loss that kept the Buckeyes from an undefeated season in the Big Ten. “I remember we had five turnovers, dropped a punt down inside the 20 yard line. They hit a screen there to makes it 26-7 or 23-7,” Fickell said on Tuesday during his weekly press conference. “Do you want me to go through the whole game? I can remember every bad play that happened.” Ohio State (6-3, 3-2 in the Big Ten) will try to avoid a similar result on Saturday when it takes on Purdue (4-5, 2-3) at a stadium in which the Buckeyes haven’t fared well. While the Buckeyes are 245-2 in games vs. the Boilermakers in Columbus, they are only 12-7 at RossAde Stadium. Purdue has defeated Ohio State in three of the last five meetings at Ross-Ade. Compounding the issue is that Purdue is 4-1 at home this year and 0-4 on

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Ohio State’s Luke Fickell coaches against Indiana during the fourth quarter last Saturday in Columbus. the road. “We’re 2-2 over there in the last 10 years,” Fickell said. “If that’s not enough to open your eyes and make sure you understand, it will be pounded home (at practice). “In ‘02, we went over there, we’re 14-0, win a national championship (and have to) win on the last play of the game. “It’s going to be a battle.” The Buckeyes went into Tuesday’s practice with the momentum of a three-game winning streak. After losing back-to-back close games to Michigan State and Nebraska, Ohio State has defeated Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana in succession. Fickell has avoided looking at the big picture all season, focusing only on the next game instead of what might happen with his team and job security should OSU win out and go 9-3. That’s a good idea, considering the Buckeyes’ fortunes at Purdue of late.

paterno From Page C1 ally from the school, has been head coach for 46 years and part of the Penn State staff for more than six decades, and his old-school values pervade every corner of the program. Over that span, the Nittany Lions won two national championships, but unlike many other Division I powerhouses, the program avoided run-ins with the NCAA. The team generates millions of dollars each year in revenues from attendance, TV rights and sponsorships, but it has stubbornly stuck with the basic white-and-blue uniforms that are now among the most recognizable in college football. All those things have inspired pride in the region and fierce loyalty to Paterno, who is the winningest coach in Division I and one of the most respected in any sport. That lofty status, however, has been the subject of heated arguments in recent days, among students on campus, construction workers on the street and the PSU board of trustees. A person familiar with the trustees’ discussions said support there for Paterno was “eroding,” but couldn’t gauge whether the board would take action. The same person said Spanier has also

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“We have to make sure our guys can understand the challenges every week whether we’re home or away,” Fickell said. “Hopefully that’s one thing we can take out of last week.” A week ago, Ohio State escaped with a 34-20 win over visiting Indiana. The one-win Hoosiers led 10-0 before the Buckeyes stormed back and broke a 20-20 tie with touchdown runs from quarterback Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde. Ohio State comes into Saturday’s game against the Boilermakers a little nicked up. While Fickell said Miller is fine from getting his bell rung on a late-game play against the Hoosiers, the same can’t be said for running backs Dan Herron and Jordan Hall. Herron, who rushed for 141 yards on 14 carries last week “was sore” on Sunday, according to Fickell. His ankle injury isn’t expected to hamper him this week. But

lost support ahead of Friday’s board meeting, which Gov. Tom Corbett said he plans to attend. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject. After the rally at Paterno’s house, some students headed to the administration building, where they thought some trustees might be meeting. Earlier, in a brief conversation with The Associated Press, board Chairman Steve Garban said “we’re in sessions” when asked if the trustees were having an emergency meeting. While praising Spanier’s tenure at Penn State, an official of the American Council on Education, said, “The central issue for the board, which is charged with preserving and protecting the institution, is not the rearview mirror.” “It’s the institution going forward,” added Terry Hartle, senior vice president at the council, the main umbrella organization representing colleges and universities nationally. Much of the criticism surrounding Paterno has concerned his apparent failure to follow up on a report of the 2002 incident, in which Sandusky allegedly sodomized a 10-year-old boy in the showers at the team’s football complex. The eyewitness, Mike McQueary, is currently receivers coach for the team but was a graduate assistant at the time.

petitive balance. Players want all teams to be options for free agents. When asked if there’s still wiggle room on system issues, Stern said that as of 3 a.m. Sunday there was none left. The players insisted they will not be forced into taking a bad deal by an ultimatum — though Stern refused to call it that. “The players are saying that we understand their position, but unfortunately we’re not intimidated by all that,” Hunter said. With more than 40 players ranging from All-Stars to minimum salary players behind them, Fisher and Hunter dismissed Stern’s warning, had hard words for Michael Jordan and repeated that they are willing to negotiate and believe they have made more than enough economic concessions to get the salary cap system they want. That message was not just for the owners. They also were speaking to the players and agents who advocate disbanding the union in an attempt to take on the league in court. Union leaders said there was very little discussion about decertification, saying they understand there would be differences of opinion with a membership of 450, but that the team representatives summoned to New York knew

Hall, who did not dress for the Indiana game because of an ankle injury sustained late in the Wisconsin game, remains iffy. “We’ll hold him out a little bit today,” Fickell said. “But we’re hoping. We obviously have to wait till later in the week to find out for sure.” In addition, right tackle J.B. Shugarts has a knee issue, Fickell said. There are also lingering questions about Ohio State’s passing game, which has gone three straight games without surpassing 100 yards. “The way the game (Indiana) dictated, all of a sudden you start running the football as well as you do, you probably don’t go back to the pass a ton,” Fickell said. Herron, Miller (105) and Carlos Hyde (105) all ran for more than 100 yards against the Hoosiers, lessening the importance of a passing/balanced offense. All concerns aside, including a defense that is all of a sudden porous — having given up 49 points combined the past two weeks — the trip to Purdue is an important one. A home game with beleaguered Penn State and a trip to Michigan wrap up the regular season. Both are considered bigger tests than the one Purdue presents. But Fickell isn’t buying it. Probably because he knows what often happens when OSU enters Ross-Ade Stadium. “We have to learn from those past things,” Fickell said, “make sure we see what happened (and) know what to expect when we walk into something.”

McQueary told Paterno what he saw the next day, and the coach notified the athletic director, Tim Curley, and the vice president, Glenn Schultz, who in turn notified Spanier. Curley and Schultz have been charged with perjury and failure to report the incident to authorities, as required by state law. Both men, as well as Paterno, testified that they were told that Sandusky behaved inappropriately in that 2002 incident, but not to the extent of McQueary’s graphic account to a state grand jury. The same grand jury decided the testimony from Curley and Schultz, whose job at the time also gave him oversight of the campus police, were not believable. Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly said Paterno is not a target of the investigation, although the state police commissioner has chastised him and other Penn State officials for not doing enough to try to stop the suspected abuse. Sandusky, 67, spent three decades on the Penn State staff before retiring in 1999, but continued to use school and athletic facilities — where prosecutors allege he molested several of the boys — as recently as two weeks ago. He often held football camps for youths on PSU satellite campuses and maintained an office at the Nittany Lions’ complex on the main campus.

the best interests of their teammates. The union called the meeting after Stern issued his ultimatum early Sunday morning following an eighthour bargaining session with a federal mediator. Fisher said 43 players, including superstars Carmelo Anthony and Griffin, attended the meeting and that 29 of the 30 teams were represented. Jordan provided perhaps the most memorable moment of the last lockout, chastising former Washington owner Abe Pollin that he should sell his team if he couldn’t make a profit without concessions from players. Jordan now owns the Charlotte Bobcats and is considered one of the hardliners who never wanted Stern to offer the players a 50-50 split. “I would give him the advice that he gave to Abe Pollin,” Hunter said. After the press conference, Fisher bumped into an old acquaintance from Arkansas, former President Bill Clinton, who was at the hotel preparing to appear on an evening talk show. Clinton signed a copy of his new book, “Back to Work,” for Fisher as players looked on. Next, Fisher would like to meet with Stern, believing there is room to compromise.

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with seven. Fickell called the receiver COLUMBUS — Ohio State position “a work in progcoach Luke Fickell declined ress.” “We know we have to get any sort of take on the albetter at it,” Fickell leged scandal at said. “We know if Penn State involvthere’s any chance ing for mer for us to be where assistant coach we want to be in Jerry Sandusky. the end we got to “No, I don’t do a better job obpass judgment viously of on anything,” throwing the footFickell said. “I Notebook ball.” haven’t followed it. I really don’t have any comSquib kicks ment on it.” Kicker Drew Basil has A short while into the been a model of consistency press conference, a reporter on field goals. Kicking off? following the Penn State is- Well, that’s a different story. sue on Twitter, told Fickell of While Basil, a sophomore, breaking news that reported has connected on 12 straight Penn State working on a plan field goals, he has struggled for the departure of legend- kicking off. ary coach Joe Paterno In each of the past two because of the scandal. games, Basil has booted a Again, Fickell hedged the kickoff out of bounds - which question. gives the opposition the ball “Obviously, he has an un- at the 35 yard line. believable career,” Fickell “It’s a concentration said of Paterno. “I haven’t thing,” Fickell said. “He read about it. It’s probably knows what he needs to do. speculation. It would be He’s done a great job of kicknothing more than a specu- ing field goals, then all of a lation if I said anything. sudden he had a little lapse “Great program, great on the kickoff. man, and I’ll just leave it at “Those are things we can’t that.” have happen.” jkampf@MorningJournal.com

Back in good graces

After a few games of inactivity, it looks as tough sophomore running back Carlos Hyde has played his way back in the rotation along with starter Dan Herron and reserve Jordan Hall. Hyde (6-foot, 238 pounds) carried the ball only three times against Illinois and did not carry the ball against Wisconsin. But He had 15 carries for 105 yards in last week’s win over Indiana. Despite his limited action in two games, Hyde remains Ohio State’s leading rusher. His 513 yards are just ahead of QB Braxton Miller (447) and Herron (415). Hall has 330 yards. “We’ll find a way to move that (football) around, put him in positions that they can have opportunities to touch the football,” Fickell said.

Receiver questions

While a loaded backfield is an issue at Ohio State, Fickell talked briefly about his team’s young receiver group on Tuesday. Tight end Jake Stoneburner leads the team with 12 receptions. The only two receivers who have double-digit catches are Corey “Philly” Brown (11) and Devin Smith (10). Chris Fields is sixth on the team

Sorry about that

Fickell opened Tuesday’s press conference by apologizing to the Ohio State Marching Band. The Buckeyes emerged from the locker room at halftime a little earlier than expected last Saturday in its win over Purdue - while the band was still performing its halftime show. “It was hard to keep them in the locker room,” Fickell said of his players. “If we kind of messed it up, I’ll take the blame for that. I’m not sure anything was said as of yet, but I apologize for that.”

Good reason

Purdue’s 26-18 win over visiting Ohio State was a popular topic on Tuesday. But when asked his memories from that 2009 game, fifth-year seniorTyler Moeller couldn’t offer many thoughts. “I don’t really remember too much from that game just because I had a brain injury,” Moeller said. He was a victim of an assault in Florida, which required surgery and forced him to miss the season. “I don’t really remember too much of that period of my life so it’s hard to comment,” he said. “Weak excuse, I apologize.”

Coaches say PSU players must focus on Huskers By ERIC OLSON

AP Sports Writer

ichigan State and Minnesota have coped with their head coaches’ health scares the last two years, and Ohio State has had to deal with the fallout of NCAA rules violations. Those situations are far different than the distraction 12th-ranked Penn State faces this week as it prepares for a home game against No. 19 Nebraska. Penn State and its veteran coach, Joe Paterno, are under fire after allegations of sex abuse involving children by former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. The athletic director and a school vice president already have lost their jobs, and there are calls for the removal of Paterno and the school president. With all the discord, the players are being asked to continue with a season that, on the field, has exceeded expectations. If Penn State wins out, they go to the Rose Bowl. “Usually you go one way or the other under adverse situations,” Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said Tuesday. “You’re either going to thrive in it and fight back or you’re going to let it take you over.” Dantonio and his counterparts on the Big Ten’s weekly teleconference with reporters steered clear of commenting on the specifics of the Penn State situation. Several coaches expressed support for Pa-

terno, who did not participate in the call. Potential distractions are always a concern as teams prepare for games. Players get hurt, get arrested, decide to transfer. Sometimes there are tragedies, too; a year ago, Notre Dame student videographer Declan Sullivan was killed in an accident when the scissor lift he was on toppled over during practice. Dantonio suffered a mild heart attack after a dramatic win over Notre Dame last year, and his Spartans went on to win a share of the Big Ten championship. Minnesota coach Jerry Kill has missed time this season because of seizures, and the Gophers have struggled, though not necessarily because of his absences. Coaches said a team in turmoil must close ranks. “If you’ve got great assistants and they have great relationships with their players, that’s the first step,” Dantonio said. “If that’s happening, they’re able to calm the storm.” Dantonio said it also is important to stick to routine and not change the way any aspect of the program is run during the crisis. Kill said it’s important for players to tune out what is said outside the program. “The media and everybody gets involved with that,” he said. “Inside closed doors you just go to work.” Winning consistently has been a challenge week to week for everybody in the Big Ten, other than Penn State.

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the high school. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A Swiss steak (baked steak) supper with mashed potatoes, Events gravy, bread and butter, green Former nurses from Lorain bean casserole, coleslaw, cake Community Hospital will meet for dessert and coffee or punch for lunch at Dragon Ranch in will be served Saturday at Faith Amherst on Friday at noon. Call United Methodist Church, 2201 Rosemary at 965-7334. Reid Ave., Lorain, beginning at 4 p.m. for carryouts only. From Howard Hanna sponsors its 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., seating for annual fundraiser for the Childinner will begin. Tickets cost $9 dren’s Free Care Fund Nov. 18 for adults, $3.25 for children agfrom 5 to 8 p.m. at DeLuca’s es 6 to 12 and is free for Place in the Park, 6075 Middle children ages 5 and younger. For Ridge Road, Lorain. Tickets are available at the Amherst Howard tickets, call Barb at 277-6737 or Del at 244-3144. A limited numHanna or at the door and costs $10 per person. Dinner is includ- ber of tickets will be sold at the door. ed along with live and silent Holy Trinity Ladies Guild will auctions, raffles, live entertainhave its 30th annual Christmas ment and more. All proceeds benefit Children’s Hospitals. A “Don’t Be a Victim Seminar” will be Nov. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Avon Lake High School, Avon Belden Road. The program will be in the commons area of

Boutique on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the school and gym, 2610 Nagel Road, Avon. East entrance is handicapped accessible. Admission is $1. Some of the items on sale are Miss Kitti’s nut and poppy seed rolls, dynamic desserts, baklava, fancy nancy’s cupcakes and frosted sugar cookies. There will be more than 80 crafters at this event. Stop in to see the variety of holiday items for sale. New Mount Calvary M.B. Church, 331 West 12th St., Lorain, hosts a health fair Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon titled, “Cancer in the African-American Community.” Free blood pressure and lab screenings (please do not eat or drink after midnight until you have completed lab

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work.) From 10 to 11 a.m., there will be free flu vaccine for those with Medicare. All others pay $24. From 11 a.m. to noon, keynote speaker Dr. Emanuel Essel will discuss, “Stress and Cancer.” Lunch will be served. R.S.V.P. by Monday by calling Tina Allen at 864-6896 or the church voicemail at 245-3319. Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Amherst, across from the Amherst Library, is hosting their monthly soup lunch Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the soup menu will be chicken and dumpling, vegetable beef and cauliflower, plus sloppy joes, a salad bar and an assortment of pies. American Slovak Club, 2915 Broadway, Lorain, will be be

serving roast beef dinners and sandwiches, pierogies, stuffed cabbage dinners and pies on Saturdays from 3 to 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall.

odist Church, corner of 22nd Street and Reid Avenue, Lorain. Public invited. Handicapped accessible. Call 244-3144 for more information. Lorain’s PRIDE Initiative inClubs and organizations vites Lorain community The Black River Historical So- leaders and interested Lorain residents to a meeting today ciety meets Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. from 9 a.m. to noon at the at the First Congregational Gathering Hope House ComChurch, 423 Washngton Ave., munity Room. The purpose of Lorain. The Edmund Fitzgerald the meeting is to share inforStory will be presented by Jefmation about the Initiative’s frey Huber, of Milan. Public successes and challenges and invited. Refreshments served. to increase partnerships with The Monday Morning Hand additional sectors of the comBell Choir directed by Ardith McCloy from the Westlake Unit- munity. The goal is to advance the economic opportunities ed Methodist Church will present an afternoon of Sacred and behavioral health needs and Christmas Music on Sunday of the community. To RSVP, call Sharon at 282-9920. at 3 p.m. at Faith United Meth-

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Urge incontinence is another problem of bladder control DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have urge of retraining. Go to the bathroom at incontinence. I asked the doctor if I that interval, regardless of whether could take one of the advertised med- you need to. Then increase the intericines to relieve it. Another doctor had val by 15 minutes every week or two. told me that I only half-empty my Continue with this program until bladder. I asked the second doctor you’re able to hold off going to the what would happen if I took one of bathroom for two and a half to three these drugs and was suddenly unable hours. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have been to pass urine. He said I would have to go to the hospital and have a catheter diagnosed with erythromelalgia (uhRITH-row-mel-AL-gee-uh). inserted to drain the bladMy feet turn bright red or der. That turned me off the dark purplish red. They idea of using a drug. hurt and have a burning The second doctor finally sensation. The only relief I gave me Vesicare pills to try. can get is to submerge them The advertisement states, in cold water with ice add“Do not take Vesicare if you ed. are unable to empty your I have seen many docbladder.” Should I take this for your tors, including a neurologist, medicine? — B.R. good health a vascular surgeon and a ANSWER: Urge incontirheumatologist. Do you nence, also called overactive by Dr. Paul G. have any suggestions? — bladder, comes from tooDonohue, M.D. S.H. powerful and too-frequent ANSWER: Your descripcontractions of the bladder muscles. Because of this urge, people tion of this condition is as good as the often lose bladder control unless they description in medical textbooks. make it to the bathroom quickly. The Most often, the soles of the feet are the muscle contractions happen many major source of pain. Warmth and lettimes during the day and night. This ting the legs hang down, as in sitting for too long, trigger attacks. The coldis a disruptive condition. I don’t know how the doctor deter- water treatment is always mined that you empty only half your recommended. If you have an attack bladder. Even if that is the truth, that’s and can’t get to cold water, elevating not a contraindication to using medi- the legs can bring relief. Erythromelalgia is seen with other cines for this condition. Medicines calm the bladder muscles so that they illnesses like the blood disease polyaren’t contracting so frequently and cythemia vera, diabetes, high blood so powerfully. Examples include pressure, lupus and an excess of blood Ditropan, Vesicare, Enablex, Sanctura platelets. Nifedipine and verapamil are exand Detrol LA. The warning you read in the advertisement applies to people amples of medicines that are sometimes responsible for it. Unwho cannot pass any urine. Bladder retraining is a method to doubtedly you’ve been checked for overcome urge incontinence without these things by the specialists you’ve medicine. For a couple of days, keep seen. Aspirin might lessen the number of a record of the length of time between bathroom trips. Use the shortest in- attacks. Lidoderm skin patches have terval between trips for the first week been prescribed with some success.

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by Jacqueline Bigar ARIES (March 21-April 19) Curb a need to be possessive and difficult. A friend could be quite threatening and touchy in some form. You might wonder what is the best way to handle this tension. Your directness and positive approach really will be appreciated. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Immediately you feel your energy. Finally, you start the day off on the right foot. You have many reasons to smile. Honor your priorities first. Express your caring only when you are sure you understand where the other person is coming from. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Honor your feelings. You might be best off keeping your concerns to yourself. A partner might try to be helpful but, unfortunately, “try” is the operative word. Take time to rethink your position. You might come to a new decision. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Zero in on what might be important for the moment. Understand what is happening within a set group of friends. You could be taken aback by their priorities. Do more understanding than judging. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Take a stand while you can. You come to a new understanding and realization. Understand where someone is coming from. Finally, a melding of the minds becomes possible. You discover the power of two minds. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Break through mental restrictions. If you want a certain outcome, you will need to rid yourself of any idea that prevents you from having what you desire. A possible trip or the possibility of taking a class or two opens your doors. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Work individually with one person, and you’ll get strong, positive reactions. If you defer and talk to several people at once, you could be overwhelmed. Your vision of possibilities could change dramatically as a result of this type of conversation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Others appear to be challenging and exciting. A personal matter could take you

down a new path. You have the ability to move through a situation with ease. Understand where you are coming from, as well as another person. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Be aware of what you need to accomplish. Stay upbeat and be ready to indulge a little. Your financial situation is transforming and, in the long run, not for the worse. Be direct with a loved one. You could be a bit out of kilter. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You have a greater ability to adjust than you realize. Your ingenuity comes up with a great idea, which could also increase the givens in a financial or emotional situation. Stay in contact with a loved one. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You are building your own security and allowing greater give-and-take among those you live with. A home office or a home-based business might be more to your liking than you realize. Your ability to bring out others might not have the same effect today. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Once more, you reveal much more of what is on your mind. You could push very hard to get your way. Listen to what someone is saying; integrate his or her thinking into your own. A brainstorming session proves to be fertile, with many possibilities. You could be delighted by a call. IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY This year you experience many challenges but, happily, everything seems to work out. Lady Luck rides on your shoulder, and you are very grateful for the end results. If you are single, you might have two different potential suitors. Of all signs, you are best equipped to handle this issue. If you are attached, sometimes your sweetie can be hard on you, but you can handle it. Let your listening skills evolve, and don’t personalize every comment. Your daily life takes on a very exciting tone. Flexibility can define your success or failure. TAURUS has the same issues as you but different solutions.

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FOR BETTER OR WORSE by Lynn Johnson

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HI & LOIS by Brian & Greg Walker

Overnight work schedule makes double duty parenting necessary DEAR AMY: I am the mother of two your household is solvent, then persmall boys younger than 2. I work 60 haps you should table the question of and sometimes 70 hours each week. I his working outside the home for am not home much. I work a 6 p.m. now. You are not “wrong” for sleeping to 6 a.m. shift. I am rarely awake when my chil- during the day, but you should be as disciplined about your dren or my boyfriend is, so sleep schedule as you are he gets frustrated with me. about your work schedule. I try to spend time with my If you can get to sleep by kids, but I am exhausted. 8 a.m., you should be able He will not look for work or to get the kids up from help financially, leaving all their afternoon naps and of the burden to support have dinner with them our family on me. (breakfast for you) each Do you think I am wrong ASK AMY day before you go to work. for sleeping all day? Because you are the What should we do? — by Amy Dickinson breadwinner, your boyExhausted friend should run the DEAR EXHAUSTED: Working the overnight shift is the household to maximize your health most stressful and exhausting work and well-being. If he is the at-home parent, you schedule there is, but if your boyfriend is caring for two toddlers (I am should do everything possible to assuming he is home with them), maximize his experience and apprethen he is exhausted too — and he is ciate what he does too. In functioning and hardworking contributing to the family by raising, feeding, playing with, reading to and households, each parent does his/ her best to support the efforts of the carting around the children. If your kids are doing well and if other.

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The Morning Journal | WEDNESday, NOVEMBER 9, 2011

FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR LORAIN TODAY

TONIGHT

THU

FRI

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NATIONAL WEATHER

SAT

SUN Seattle 54/41

Billings 40/28

Periods of sun with a few showers

Mostly cloudy and breezy

Rather cloudy, a shower; cooler

Chance of a little afternoon rain

Partly sunny, breezy and milder

Breezy with partial sunshine

32 34 REGIONAL WEATHER

Sandusky 62/38

Vermilion 64/40

Huron 63/40

Amherst 66/40

Milan 64/38 Bellevue 65/38

Elyria 65/40

New London 64/37

NATIONAL CITIES

Medina 62/38 Akron 64/36

today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

LAKE ERIE FORECAST Winds ....................................... south at 15-25 knots Wave heights ......................................................... 1-3 Visibility .......................................................... 10 miles Water temperature Tuesday ............................... 53° Lake level Tue. .................... 571.51’ above sea level

Canton 65/37

Ashland 64/35

SUN AND MOON

24-HOUR TEMPERATURE FORECAST 47

Sun today ................. Sun Thursday ........... Moon today ............. Moon Thursday .......

Full

Last

Rise

7:09 a.m. 7:10 a.m. 4:26 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

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Set

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CONDITIONS TODAY

ALMANAC

Nov 10

Temperature

High ................................................................. 71 Low .................................................................. 53 Normal high ................................................... 56 Normal low .................................................... 39 Record high ...................................... 72 in 1945 Record low ....................................... 19 in 1976

Precipitation

24 hours through 4 p.m. yesterday ....... 0.00” Month to date ........................................... 0.00” Normal month to date ............................. 0.88” Year to date ............................................. 46.40” Normal year to date ............................... 33.84”

Nov 18

Nov 25

Dec 2

REGIONAL CITIES

UV Index and RealFeel Temperature® Today

City Akron Canton Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Hamilton Lakewood Mansfield North Olmsted Springfield Toledo Warren Youngstown

8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme. The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature is an exclusive index of effective temperature based on eight weather factors.

Today Hi/Lo/W 64/36/pc 65/37/pc 62/35/sh 64/39/sh 64/38/sh 64/33/sh 67/34/sh 63/41/sh 64/35/sh 63/39/sh 64/34/sh 64/35/t 65/38/pc 64/38/pc

City Albany Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Bismarck Boise Boston Charleston, SC Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit El Paso Fairbanks Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Lexington Little Rock

Today Hi/Lo/W 64/48/s 44/29/s 21/18/sf 70/48/pc 64/55/s 64/49/s 40/28/pc 38/15/pc 48/29/s 66/51/s 72/51/pc 66/41/pc 70/47/pc 40/22/s 52/30/r 62/43/s 44/23/s 44/26/c 64/37/sh 56/34/s 4/-3/c 83/72/sh 70/46/pc 56/34/t 50/27/pc 66/48/s 64/35/sh 62/39/pc

City Amsterdam Athens Baghdad Bangkok Beijing Berlin Budapest Buenos Aires Cairo Caracas Dublin Geneva Havana Hong Kong Jerusalem Johannesburg Kabul

Today Hi/Lo/W 55/47/pc 64/59/pc 65/37/s 87/72/t 59/39/s 57/45/pc 57/41/s 79/50/t 77/57/pc 93/71/t 57/46/r 57/46/s 82/60/sh 70/63/r 66/47/s 90/61/s 58/36/r

Thursday Hi/Lo/W 47/29/c 48/30/c 48/29/pc 48/32/c 48/30/pc 46/27/pc 49/26/pc 47/33/c 45/28/c 47/32/c 48/27/pc 45/29/c 47/30/c 47/30/c

Thursday Hi/Lo/W 59/38/r 50/33/s 30/19/pc 58/36/pc 64/44/sh 59/40/sh 55/33/s 45/20/pc 49/29/pc 62/46/r 74/43/c 50/32/pc 65/35/sh 53/30/s 41/27/pc 65/40/s 59/30/s 43/28/pc 47/31/c 55/40/s 15/8/sf 84/72/sh 69/37/s 45/28/pc 52/34/s 68/50/s 48/27/pc 58/36/s

City Los Angeles Louisville Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New Orleans Oklahoma City Omaha Orlando Phoenix Portland, ME Portland, OR Raleigh Reno Sacramento St. Louis Salt Lake City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Juan, PR Seattle Tampa Tulsa Tucson Washington, DC Wichita

Today Hi/Lo/W 78/54/s 62/37/sh 83/68/pc 50/31/r 43/26/c 76/51/t 58/34/s 44/22/pc 82/58/pc 72/52/s 60/49/s 56/38/c 69/46/s 50/27/s 64/38/s 54/34/pc 35/21/s 67/46/pc 74/53/s 62/47/s 66/44/s 86/75/t 54/41/c 80/62/s 57/35/s 70/46/s 66/49/s 52/29/s

Thursday Hi/Lo/W 80/57/pc 50/33/pc 82/64/pc 39/30/pc 39/26/pc 65/44/pc 60/36/s 46/28/s 80/53/pc 77/56/s 59/42/r 54/36/pc 66/37/pc 54/29/pc 68/44/pc 50/33/pc 47/25/s 67/38/s 74/55/pc 65/51/pc 69/50/pc 86/75/t 52/37/pc 78/54/pc 58/37/s 74/50/s 59/38/sh 55/33/s

Today Hi/Lo/W 61/48/pc 64/45/pc 90/77/t 77/52/t 59/51/pc 37/25/sf 86/59/pc 55/49/pc 84/70/s 69/50/s 65/54/pc 90/77/t 88/70/t 61/52/pc 58/44/pc 55/46/s 48/28/c

Thursday Hi/Lo/W 63/48/c 61/46/pc 84/75/t 68/45/c 54/36/sh 36/25/c 86/59/pc 61/49/pc 84/72/s 71/52/s 67/52/s 88/77/r 84/64/pc 59/55/c 47/35/c 53/39/pc 39/21/pc

WORLD CITIES

First

6 AM 8 AM 10 AM NOON 2 PM 4 PM 6 PM 8 PM 10 PM 12 AM 2 AM 4 AM 6 AM

Lorain through 4 p.m. yesterday

Miami 83/68

Shownaretoday’snoonpositionsofweathersystemsand precipitation.Temperaturebandsarehighsfortheday.

Brunswick 65/41

Wellington 64/39

Atlanta 70/48

Houston 70/46

Parma 63/39

Grafton 64/40

Oberlin 65/40

Norwalk 64/38

63/40

Washington 66/49

El Paso 56/34

Cleveland Heights 65/42

Westlake 63/41

New York 65/56

Kansas City 50/27

Los Angeles 78/54

Euclid 64/42

66/40

Detroit 64/37

Chicago 52/30

Denver 44/23

San Francisco 62/47

Bay Village Cleveland 63/39 64/39

Avon Lake 66/40

Lorain

Minneapolis 43/26

Thursday Hi/Lo/W 61/43/s 67/58/c 67/40/pc 88/72/t 59/37/s 53/39/pc 55/28/s 72/46/pc 78/56/pc 93/73/t 55/48/pc 60/46/s 81/57/pc 72/63/pc 68/47/pc 90/59/s 66/34/s

City London Madrid Manila Mexico City Montreal Moscow New Delhi Paris Rio de Janeiro Riyadh Rome Singapore Sydney Tokyo Toronto Vienna Warsaw

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SUBSTITUTES NEEDED The Huron County Board of DD, aka Christie Lane School & Workshop, is currently accepting applications for substitute workshop specialists and substitute teacher aides. Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or equivalent. All applicants must successfully complete a bureau of criminal investigation background check. Applications may be picked up at the Huron County Board of DD; Christie Lane School & Workshop; 306 S. Norwalk Rd. West; Norwalk, Ohio 44857, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Applications are due no later than November 10, 2011. The Huron County Board of DD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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TAG SALES BY JEANNE TISHMA Saturday Sale! Nov. 12: Sat. 10 to 4 pm. Nov. 13: Sun. 10 to 2 pm. 777 Tollis Prkwy, Broadview Hts. OH (Strongsville /Parma area). Do Mapquest! Antique tall hall mirror/stand from old Cleveland hotel! Black mink coat, jewelry, Tiff style lamp, chandelier, Waterford table lamp, Hummels, few Old Country Rose dinnerware, bdrm & dining rm sets, twin beds wicker/iron set, leather sofa, tea cup collection, much glassware, patio furn., variety tables, oils/pics, mirrors, lamps, big lighted christmas tree,much neat misc! Numbers at 9am 440-371-4110 Classiﬁed Ads Get Results Hunt for Treasures in the Classiﬁed

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Garage Sales

LOOK AT THIS!! OPEN HOUSE! Elyria: 833 Salem Ave. Sat. Nov 12th 9am-4pm. Assorted household goods. We are having one last "walk-through" home furnishings sale day. Many items still to choose from. Items such as medium sized refrigerator, roll out dishwasher, gas dryer, master bedroom set, single bed (complete), double bed without springs and mattress, chest of drawers (2), two sets of patio or rec-room furniture (complete). Expensive china set (complete 16 settings) Semware, Silverware, tvs, stuffed chairs, and so much more. Everything must go. Everything is negotiable. This is an ESTATE SALE. Cash only please. To receive more info, call Bob Kyle 440967-3742

Lorain, 753 W. 38th (Tower to Falbo right on Falbo & right on to W. 38th), Friday, Nov. 11, 9am-6pm. Antique furniture, Lazy Boy recliner, good quality accessories, no junk and no clothes!

TAG SALE BY FRANCES Elyria, 154 Pasadena Ave., Fri. & Sat., Nov. 11 & 12, 9am-4pm. Vintage hats & clothes, china, old dolls, linens, drill press, freezer & refrigerator, 1977 Cadillac (mint) collectibles and misc.

LICENSED and INSURED CALL 440-986-1415

Lawn Care/ Landscaping

Medina County Fairgrounds, State Rt. 42, BUY, SELL, TRADE Adm. $6. Info: 330-948-4400

Crystal Shores Vermilion *199 SECURITY DEPOSIT Spectacular lakefront views. Pets Spacious, beautifully decorated 1,2&3 bdrm, 1 or 2 Cane Corso Pups for sale. 1 baths, balcony or patio. male and 1 female, 8 wks old. Heat/water incl. $525-$800. *Conditions apply. 440-967Call 440-654-5302 6992 or 440-258-8765 Chihuahua, adorable small 8 EVERGREEN TOWNHOMES weeks old, female puppies. 2 MO. FREE $100 DEPOSIT $400 each. Call 440-865-7412 2 bdrm townhomes, 1.5 bath, Free to good home, 1 yr. old with private entrance & garage. brindle, male Boxer/Boston From $550. (440)-382-1006 Terrier mix. 440-723-1670 Purebreds and designer mixes in toy sizes, $150 & up. Cash. Call 216-267-7891

ULTIMATE LANDSCAPE Fall Leaf Cleanup. Gutter cleaning, & "SNOW PLOWVery Friendly, loving and ING" 288-5333/ 963-0633 good with kids. Mini Schnauzer, male, potty trained, $500 Invest In Your Success or best offer. 440-864-9640 Call Today!

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Real Estate

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GARAGE SALE Lorain, 842 Mildred Ave. Sat., Nov 12, 10am-3pm. Rain Date 11/13 or 11/19. NO EARLY SALES! Antique furniture, floor model sewing machine, portable sewing machine, rocking chair, other furniture, glass insulators, old photo John Wayne in frame, plus other pictures & frames. Magazines, model RR, Reader Digest, Maxin, Sport Illustrated Swimsuit edition collection, German Beersteins, post card collection over 2000. garage/basement hardware stuff, plumbing items, nails & screws, bar lights & signs, clocks, old radios, knick-knacks, 4 bicycles, hand saws, left handed golf clubs, games, trains-pieces HO, O gauge, RR stock cars, newer CD stereo system Lots of interesting items for everyone to see.

Garage Sales Red Cottage Antiques Birmingham 15406 St. Rt 113. Rental space available. We buy Antiques & Estates. Antique clock repair. Open all winter. 11am-6pm TuesSun. Call 440-965-5420

ESTATE SALE Friday, Nov. 11 5pm-9pm Saturday, Nov. 12 9am-5pm Vermilion, 699 Hazelwood (S. off Rt 6), Antique secretary, RCA victrola, mantel clock, crockery, 5 pc. vintage bedroom set, old records, Bridge lamp, rockers, Hoosier cupboard, corner cupboard, dining table & chairs, 2 buffets, Baldwin console piano, appliances, pool/new liner & lots more.

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Legal Notices Directory

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE LAURITO & LAURITO, L.L.C. 7550 Paragon Road, Dayton, OH 45459 (937)743-4878; (937)743-4877 (fax) www.lauritoandlaurito.com John Doe, Spouse of Gladys Childress, If Married on or about September 14, 2001 (Name Unknown), whose last known address is 5706 Gargasz Drive, Lorain, OH 44053 and whose residences are unknown and, if married, the unknown spouses and, if deceased, their unknown heirs and devisees, whose addresses are unknown, will hereby take notice that the 4th day of October, 2011, Citimortgage, Inc. filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Lorain County, Ohio, being Case No. 11CV173767 in said Court against Samuel Melendez, et al. praying for Judgment of $106,988.99 with interest at the rate of 5.5% per annum from June 1, 2009, until paid and for foreclosure of a mortgage on the following described real estate, to wit: PARCEL NO.: 02-02-006-110-026 STREET ADDRESS: 1604 Rosecrest Drive, Lorain, OH 44053 A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARCEL MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR. and that Defendants be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or cause to be paid said Judgment within three days from its rendition that an Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Lorain County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise, and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of all claims, liens and interest of any parties herein, that the proceeds from the sale of said premises be applied to Plaintiff's Judgment and for such other relief to which Plaintiff is entitled. Said Defendant(s) will take notice that they will be required to answer said Complaint on or before the 21st day of December, 2011, or judgment will be rendered accordingly. LAURITO & LAURITO, LLC BY: COLETTE S. CARR (SC#0075097) ERIN M. LAURITO (SC#0075531) Attorneys for Plaintiff 7550 Paragon Road Dayton, OH 45459 Supreme Ct #0075531 (937)743-4878 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff 11/9, 16 and 23 MJ'11

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VERMILION YACHT CLUB MANAGER This is a full-time (seasonal) position from April thru October. Major duties include Club House cleaning and maintenance, landscaping of the 1.5 acre property, docking and fueling transient and member boats, dealing with members and the public and completing electrical and mechanical projects. Compensation consists of semi-monthly salary, year-end bonus and free year round 1 bedroom apartment including all utilities. Please submit your Resume or letter of interest to: Commodore Vermilion Yacht Club 5440 Anchorage Way Vermilion, Ohio 44089

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FALL SPECIAL

1 bdrm. $385 2 bdrm. $435 Appliances A/C Laundry Facility Shopping Centers

Mon-Fri 9-5 pm Sat. 9-12 pm 440-233-7621

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Ohio Fair Housing Act, and the Lorain Fair Housing Law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or nation origin.” This applies to all real estate sold, rented or leased, whether by owner himself or through an agent. There are no exceptions under this law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Apartments/Flats

Foster Garden Apts 421 Foster Ave Elyria, OH. 1 bdrm suite. Rent incl. heat, appliances, carpet, a/c, laundry rm on premises & more. Call Kathy 440-323-7836 Equal Housing Opportunity

Jenna Terrace Apts Now Available 2&3bdrm apts. Rent incl. carpet, appliances, air, carport & more. Sec. 8 approved. For application or view unit. Call Louise 440-282-5692 King James Apts 1 & 2 bdrm, free heat/water. 440-773-4344

LORAIN SYCAMORE SQUARE APTS 1040 Tower Blvd. 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Free heat. Under New Lorain's Westside. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites. Info 282-1183 Management. 440-308-4931 1,2&3 Bdrms Apts & Houses East, West, South Side. Addresses @ 440-282-9999 rent@tvprealty.com www.tvprealty.com 1 & 2 bdrm, appliances, carpet, water & BFI pd. Amherst Schools. $450 & up. 960-0004 2 bdrm, appliances, $475/ $525 water/BFI pd. 288-7028

4 pc bedroom set, new mattress $500; Corner computer 2bdrm. By Mall. Walk in closdesk, $100; Corn Flower blue et. Secured entry. 282-5619 couch, $75; 4.5 cu.ft. comAmherst Pinecrest Apt pact refrigerator, $75; 19" Tv, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts $25; 27" tv, $35; (3) Caradco 440-988-7476 Double hung windows, MOVING SALE Avon Lake Village On Green 3ftx6ft, never used, $100 Lorain, 4620 Crossings Trail 1 BDRM MOVE-IN SPECIAL (off Jaeger), Fri. & Sat. Nov. Wakeman, 6 Edgewater Ct. each. Call 440-666-2878 11 & 12, 9am-3pm. Clothing Fri. & Sat., Nov. 11 & 12, Wood splitter, 5 HP engine, Sec. 8 welcome. Garages & (all seasons), ping pong ta- 9am-5pm. Household, col- 14" tires, built on a 12" steel pool. Call 440-933-8247 ble, Longaberger, furniture, lectibles, furniture & clothing beam, runs good. $650. Downtown Amherst childrens items & toys. Cliffview Apts PLEASE RECYCLE this newspaper Rototiller, 3HP Sears, runs NO EARLY SALES! good. $130. Call 440-288- 1 & 2 bdrm heat & water incl.. Mature adults. 440-988-6789 8932 or 440-320-6518

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"FREE-WI-FI" Beavercrest Dr. (By Mercy Hospital) 1,2&3 bdrms townhouses, some newly renovated units. Sec 8 approved. We pay heat. Call Pam about Move-in Special @Beavercrest Gardens 440-989-4311

• Deposit $199

TREE PRO Tree Trim/removal. Storm Damage Competitive Rates. 440-288-8733

FAIRWAY EAST & BEAVERCREST APTS

Puppy Blow-out Sale

Tree Service

GONZALEZ BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 440-258-8857 FREE ESTIMATES!

Home Improvement

91 Maple Street Oberlin, Oh 2 bdrm apts. Sec. 8 approved. Rent incl. appliances, carpeting, laundry rm on premises. 440-774-1806.

General Employment

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District Director/Secretary, Full-Time Organization Lorain County Metro Parks has 24 facilities across 10,000 acres and includes recreation trails, parks, a water park, three gardens, a golf course, and a variety of landscapes, terrains and waterways. The park district employs 58 fulltime, 10 part-time, and 200 seasonal employees, who are assisted by Friends of Metro Parks' 500 volunteers. Lorain County Metro Parks plays an important role in the community. In recognition of that position and history of stewardship, the citizens of Lorain County overwhelmingly approved a 10-year replacement funding levy for the park district in November 2005. The Metro Parks has an annual budget in excess of $10 million. More information on the park district can be found on its website, www.metroparks.cc. Reporting Relationships Reporting to the three-member Board of Park Commissioners, the Director/Secretary maintains a six-member management team consisting of the assistant director, operations supervisor, planning supervisor, fiscal officer, naturalist supervisor, and public information officer. Major Duties and Responsibilities * Develop and implement park district's 10-Year Plan. * Implement Board policies, goals and objectives. * Responsible for all phases of park operations and park planning. * Develop partnerships with local communities. * Act as Secretary of the Board of Park Commissioners; responsible for public notification and documentation of all board meeting proceedings.

Move-In Special $300 Credit PINEBROOK TOWER APTS BEST APTS IN LORAIN! 1 & 2 bdrm suites. • Free Heat • Swimming Pool • Tennis Courts On Site Manager Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-1 440-282-9266 Move-In Special One Month Free Colony Apartments Independent Living with Assistance 1140 Tower Blvd., Lorain 3 meals available. Housekeeping/laundry services. Newly remodeled apartments. Variety of social activities. Maintenance free living. Outpatient therapy and additional services available. For more information or to schedule your personal tour Call 440-988-4415

Oakhills West Apts Finest Westside Location 1 & 2 bdrms. Call Louise 440-282-5430

Call 440-288-1041 Sheffield Lake Tradewinds Deposit discount. Quality apts. 440-949-2616 PLEASE RECYCLE this newspaper WINDJAMMER APTS Sheffield Lake 1 & 2 bdrm suites, beautiful Lake Erie views. Walk to shopping. Heat paid. Call 440-949-8178

WINGATE APTS " Free Wi-Fi" 1/2off 1st Mo Rent A few 1 bdrm apts available. $399/mo. $299 Deposit. Security doors laundry facility & heat included. 440-960-1926

Condos/Townhouses/ Duplexes For Rent 1-4 bdrms. Elyria/Lorain/ Oberlin. Call 440-774-2919 3bdrm, 2bath. 1 car. Amherst Schools. 440-320-3426 Amherst 2 bdrm duplex, totally remodeled 440-988-2531

Clearview School District Section 8 Accepted! • • • • • • •

Townhomes Available 2 bdrm. $499 3 bdrm. $600 Central Air Washer/Dryer Hook up Appliances Shopping Ctrs. Deposit $199 Mon.-Fri. 9-5 pm Sat. 9-12 pm 440-233-7621

East side, nice area, 2 bdrm duplex, $500+electric & water, Sec 8 approved. 440-3207738 Remodeled 2 bdrm duplex, $550. Call 440-714-0727 Vermilion 2 & 3bdrm townhouse, gas heat, air, $550&$650 . Agent. 213-0511 Vermilion Duplex- 2 Bdrm., mostly new, Appliances Incl., no smoking, located in VOL. $600 Security, $600 Rent + Utilities. Call 440-724-9165

Houses For Rent 1-5 bdrms, LOW DEPOSITS! Call 440-308-7800 www.forrentohio.com 2,3,4 Bdrm Homes $299 Deposit landlordleasing.com Free List 24/7 838 Reid 246-6217 2&3 bdrm duplex & houses. No App. Fee. 440-522-7498 2 bdrm, attached garage 203 W. 35th St. $650 + utilities/security. No pets. 440-258-1297 3 + bdrms, 911 W. 9th St., Lorain. $585/mo + utilities. Call 216-287-5330 Lorain 4 bdrm, 1016 Washington 3130 Caroline Ave., $650 + utilities. 440-967-0900 Sheffield Lake, 782 Kennelworth, renovated, 1.5 bdrm, appliances, $700+. 241-2221

Manufactured/ Mobile Homes 2 bdrm. newly remodeled inside. Stove, refrigerator, microwave, bath & vanity. Deck & shed. Very affordable living. $6000. 440-915-3055. Classiﬁed Ads Get Results

ON THE LAKE! Lorain Westside. Fall Special. 245-7368

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Transportation

We are hiring…Machinists

Coleys's CNC, is one of Cleveland's best companies, serving many of the area's best companies. We are growing, operate in a world class 35,000 square foot , climate-controlled facility on the border of Vermilion and Lorain. We are looking for experienced (5 years or more) machinists who can help us continue to grow by servicing our customers. If you have experience in CNC turning and set-up or CNC set-up mills/lathes/programming, then contact us about openings on either our first or second shifts. We offer a competitive wage package, medical insurance, flexible work schedule, paid holidays, 401-k and various production incentive programs. If you're tired of working for the rest…come join the best! Please send your resume or letter of interest to: Melissa@Coleys.com or Coley's CNC, P.O. Box 830, Vermilion, OH 44089

Requirements Education: A Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, business, public administration, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Professional Qualifications: This individual will have at least 10 years of management experience with a large park and recreation agency. Preferred Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of park planning, financial affairs, fundraising and park maintenance. Salary Information The Director/Secretary is expected to earn a competitive base salary along with an attractive benefits package that includes participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to: PR@metroparks.cc no later than December 1, 2011. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District is an equal opportunity employer.

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27.20 5 31.94 29.46 +.02 +0.1% s s s

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15.20 1 24.84 15.88 +.44 +2.8% s t t

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33.62 7 49.50 44.70 +.70 +1.6% s s s

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Cedar Fair

FUN

14.15 9 22.69 21.78 +.30 +1.4% s s s

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CenturyLink Inc

CTL

31.16 5 46.87 37.54 +.99 +2.7% s s s

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Chevron Corp

CVX

80.41 0 110.01 108.86 +1.14 +1.1% s s s

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Corning Inc

GLW

11.51 3 23.43 14.89 +.13 +0.9% s s s

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DDS

28.00 9 61.08 55.37 +.42 +0.8% t s s

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ETN

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EMR

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NPO

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XOM

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POL

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PGR

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RPM

17.20 8 26.00 23.63 +.23 +1.0% s s s

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STJ

33.54 3 54.18 39.25 +.35 +0.9% s s s

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SHLD

51.14 7 94.79 77.61 +.95 +1.2% t s s

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SJM

60.46 0 80.26 78.36

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