Lorain County Community Guide - March 7, 2019

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BULLETIN BOARD Thursday, March 7 • OBERLIN: A free musical performance by Oberlin College associate professor of flute Alexa Still and Conservatory students will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. The First Thursday program features solo flute and chamber music related to the exhibition “Women Bound and Unbound.” Galleries will remain open until 7:30 p.m. with a reception. • OBERLIN: An opera preview of “Dialogues of the Carmelites” will be offered at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium. Jonathan Field, director of the Oberlin Opera Theater, and student cast members will preview the opera, which is based on the martyrdom of Carmelite nuns during the French Revolution. There is no registration or fee; all are welcome. For tickets to full performances on March 13, 15, 16, and 17, call Oberlin College Central Ticket Service at 440-75-8169 or 800-371-0178. • HENRIETTA TWP.: The Falcon Showcase will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at Firelands High School. Students in grades K-12 will share what they have learned in classrooms and clubs. Kids can also learn about classes, sports, or clubs they might want to participate in.

March 7-9 • WELLINGTON: The Friends of the Herrick Memorial Library Spring Book Sale will be held starting with a members-only presale from 5:307:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the library. The public sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9. Shoppers using scanners will be charged a $25 fee.

Friday, March 8 • PITTSFIELD TWP.: A fish fry dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at Pittsfield Community Church, routes 58 and 303. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for ages seven to 12, and free for kids six and under. All are invited. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Sinfonietta will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College St. Conductor Timothy Weiss will lead the chamber ensemble in Joan Tower’s “Flute Concerto” with soloist and flute professor Alexa Still, Kati Agocs’ “Devotion” and Stravinsky’s Danses concertantes. The concert is free. • OBERLIN: Rafiq Bhatia will perform at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at The ‘Sco, Wilder Hall, 135 West Lorain St. Enjoy a globe-spanning mix of twisted rock, warped jazz, and electronics. Bhatia seeks to shatter preconceptions about how much can be said without a word and who can say it. General admission tickets are $5 at Oberlin’s Central BULLETIN BOARD PAGE A3

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Midway JCPenney to close JASON HAWK EDITOR

The latest casualty of the nation’s changing retail landscape is JCPenney. The company announced last week that it will close its Midway Mall location in Elyria as of July 5. JCPenney plans to shutter 18 department stores and nine home and furniture shops nationwide in 2019. That’s actually far better than some analysts had predicted — many thought the declining retailer would close more than 100 locations as shoppers increasingly shun the brick-and-mortar model in favor of online retailers such as Amazon.

JCPenney still operates more than 800 stores across the nation but malls have fallen out of favor since the heyday of the 1980s and 1990s. That’s a story wellknown by anyone who’s stopped at Midway Mall recently. The site suffered the closure of Dillard’s in 2007, Macy’s in 2016, and Sears in 2017. It will now be anchored by Best Buy and Dunham’s Sports. JCPenney was one of the four big tenants at Midway Mall when it opened in 1965, along with Higbee’s, Sears, and Woolworth’s. The new round of closures comes as the company reported its fourth quarter and fiscal

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The impending closure of JCPenney in Elyria is another example of the challenges facing the brick-and-mortar retail business that once dominated the American shopping experience. year 2018 earnings. It showed year-overyear sales down three percent with a full-year net income loss of $255 million. “As we forge a path

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Author shines light on legacy of Moses Fleetwood Walker JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

The legacy of Moses Fleetwood Walker, the fist black man to play professional baseball and a former Oberlin College student, was discussed Feb. 26 by a local author at the Lorain County History Center in Elyria. Walker played 42 professional games in 1884 as a member of the Toledo Blue Stockings while the team was part of the major league American Association. Author Kelly Boyer Sagert said the number of games he played is ironic, since the 42 was worn by Jackie Robinson, who is popularly credited with breaking baseball’s color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. “No black man every played professional baseball again until number 42 came along,” Boyer Sagert said. “I find that so fascinating. I think the universe was kind of conspiring on that, not that it was a good thing that it took 63 years for baseball’s segregation to be lifted.” As Walker recovered from a broken rib suffered due to a lack of protective equipment at the time for catchers, National Baseball Hall of Fame member Cap Anson led the charge in persuading team owners to ban black players. In 1887, the International League formally agreed to ban black players. The National League and American Association followed suit by the start of the 1897 season. Anson was a frequent thorn in Walker’s side during his playing days, going as far as refusing to play in an exhibition game against Walker until backing

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ABOVE: Local author and baseball historian Kelly Boyer Sagert shares some of her research Feb. 26 on Moses Fleetwood Walker (seen at right). In 1884, the bare-handed catcher became the first black man to play professional baseball.

down after learning he would have forfeited that day’s pay. “Some pitchers purposely ignored Walker’s signals,” said Boyer Sagert. “Can you imagine how good Walker could have been if his own pitchers would have been on his side? Walker also received death and lynching threats throughout his time as a

professional.” At Oberlin College, Walker was a member of the school’s first baseball team in 1881 before transferring to the University of WALKER PAGE A5

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OBITUARIES James W. Witherow

James Wesley Witherow, 82 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at New Life Hospice Residence Center following a lengthy illness. Jim was born April 29, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was raised and lived until after his marriage to Donna Grace Sutton. They moved to Elyria in 1964, and lived there until they made their home in Amherst in 1998. Jim retired from the Elyria Public School system in 1995 after 30 years of service. He taught sixth grade and was a high school guidance counselor at Elyria High School. Jim received his bachelor and master's degrees in education from Kent State University. He loved business and investing in the stock market. Pet dogs where always a big part of this life. He was a member of Elyria United Methodist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed all things baseball. He was a fan of the Cleveland Indians and often traveled to their spring training. He was active with his sons in their little league games as a coach as well as a fan. He will be greatly missed by his family. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 58 years, Donna Grace Witherow (nee Sutton); sons James "Scott" (Ann) Witherow of Columbus and Todd Sutton (Dorothy Russo) Witherow of Framingham, Mass.; granchildren Matthew, Mason, and Paige Witherow; sister-in-law, Jeanne Lang of Hudson, N.H.; as well as cherished nieces and nephew. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Witherow (nee Whittaker). Services were held privately by the family on Saturday, March 2. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to New Life Hospice, 3500 Kolbe Rd., Lorain, OH 44053. For those unable to attend, please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.

Holly Christina Marie Schlenkerman "Oogie/HollyAngel"

Dec. 12, 1975 — Feb. 27, 2019 Holly resided in Oberlin and lived with her family. She died at home with her family after a longtime battle with Rett syndrome, epilepsy, mental retardation, and other illnesses. She was the daughter of Don and Edie Schlenkerman; sister to Rebekah Baughcum and Angela Schlenkerman; John Baughcum, who was part of being in her life; and her nieces and nephews. With much love from her family and friends that were very caring and kind. She had many special people in her life. Holly really enjoyed Popeye, the Pink Panther, and listening to music with her family and friends. Even though she could not walk or talk, her eyes and smile did that for her. She filled our hearts and lives so much. She was sent here from above and has shown us love, patience, humility, and so much more! On Feb. 27, 2019, God told her, “Your work here is done, my child, it's time to come home.” Holly has her beautiful shimmering wings and is watching over us all with our other lost loved ones.She is walking, talking, and living in great happiness. Andras Creametory and Funeral at 440-282-0202 is performing her creamation and there will be no funeral or service. Her ashes will be kept with her family. Donations can be sent to her parents’ home or to her sister Beckey's email at bj@oberlin.net or 440-574-1044. Holly truly was HollyAngel here on Earth and then she is now HollyAngel in the heavens above. Until we meet again Holly, We Love You and we will miss you!

James R. Baker

James Ray Baker, 87, of Wellington, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Friday, March 1, 2019, after a long illness. Jim was born to the late John Baker and Gertrude Utley on May 3, 1931, in West Jefferson, Ohio. He attended Montpelier High School before enlisting in the Navy, where he served nine years, which included the Korean War. Jim was an aircraft mechanic foreman on the U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier and earned his GED while in the Navy. It is in the Navy where he also became a prominent boxer, winning the 5th Fleet championship while fighting under the ring name "Battling Biff" Baker. He was a member of the Carpenters Union and also spent numerous years in law enforcement. He began his career as a military police officer in Hawaii before coming back to the states to serve as a Wellington auxiliary policeman and would eventually become the police chief of Kipton. He was also a member of the Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club and was a founding member of the R.A.T. Patrol, a CB radio affiliated group that would aid and assist the police in traffic control during accidents and any other police or fire emergency. He was active member in the Wellington community, coaching and umpiring Little League baseball for many years. He was a scout master for the Weblos Scout Program. He was a longtime member of the Wellington Eagles for 62 years and served as president in 1966-1967. An avid hunter and fisherman, Jim loved to go on annual deer hunting trips in West Virginia with his relatives and friends, and fish farm ponds whenever he could find the time. Even with his recent health issues, if he was able to walk, he would go fishing with his youngest son, Ben. He would hardly ever come home empty-handed, but when he did, he'd have an interesting story about the one that got away. Jim is survived by his children, Debbie Renfro, James Jr. (Suzanne) of North Ridgeville, Mark (Kimberly) of Wellington, Greg of Wellington, Ben (Kathy) of Wellington, Rosemarie (Joe) Macnamara of Ashland, Carrie Hitchcock of Ashland, and Antoinette (Don) Novotny of Wellington. He is also survived by sisters Mary Tressler, Dolly Viers, Carol Parsons, Jewell Head, and Cheri Utley. Jim leaves behind 17 grandchildren: Josh Baker, Mark, Brooks, Jake and Connor Baker, Trey, Zach and Devon Baker, Grace and Lily Macnamara, Allison Hyde, Renee Manocchio, George and Gabby Hitchcock, Danielle Novotny, and Jason and Jennifer; and 15 great-grandchildren: Keagan Armitage, Kennedy and Karter Baker, Emily and Aaron Hyde, Ava, Gianna, Drew and Dominic Manocchio, Campbell Baker and Camden Baker, Grayson Livingston, and McKenna and Reese Baker and Lucian Baker. In addition to his mother and father, Jim was preceded in death by the mother of his seven children, Mary Eleanor Baker; sisters Dorothy Harmon, Virginia Utley, and Audrey; and brothers John, Pete and Russ Baker. A private family service was held Wednesday at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home in Wellington, followed by a military burial at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Baker family to assist in funeral costs.

Dorothy Smith Dorothy Smith (nee Moss), 94, of Wellington, and formerly of Avon, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

Minnie L. Phillips

Minnie Lou Phillips (nee Patrick), 75, of South Amherst, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at Mercy Regional Center in Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Services were held Friday, March 1 at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst.

Anna B. Pullin

Anna Belle Pullin (nee King), 88, of Amherst, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving family following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, We offer obituary publishing services at a low rate March 7 at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland of $8 per column inch. For families that do not wish Ave., Amherst. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon. to pay for an obituary, we offer free death notices.

Delma Lawlis

Delma "Dee" Lawlis (nee Skinner), 86, of Lorain, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at New Life Hospice in Lorain following a brief illness. Graveside services will be held privately by the family at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon. Arrangements were entrusted to Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.

Set your clocks ahead

Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. This is the tough one — prepare to lose an hour of precious sleeping time as we spring ahead.

On St. Patrick’s Day...

The “Arrive Alive” campaign sponsored by the Lorain County prosecutor’s office and Project Outreach urges you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly. Have a designated sober driver or use Arrive Alive. Call for a cab at 800-461-9357 and mention Arrive Alive or use Lyft with the code LCPOUT to get a free ride home in Lorain County on rides up to $60. The offer is valid from noon on Saturday, March 16 to 3 a.m. on Monday, March 18. Rides must begin and end in Lorain County.

Irish heritage exhibit

The Lorain Historical Society has announced the opening of the International Festival Spotlight Nationality exhibit, which features the Irish culture and explores the experience of the Irish community in Lorain. See it through Labor Day at the Carnegie Center, 329 West 10th St., Lorain. The Carnegie Center and Children’s Room will be open for tours every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Moore House will be open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours are $5 for adults, $3 for students ages six to 21, and free for kids under six. St. Mary’s Church, Kathie Foble, Mary Zudell, and Palma Stipe have loaned the items that are included in the exhibit. For more information, contact Jillien Zudell at 440-245-2563 or info@lorainhistory.org.

Top 10 percent in quality

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital has been ranked in the 93rd percentile in the nation for quality based on its 2018 quality outcomes by Uniform Data System. This places the Avon facility among the top 10 percent in the nation. The rankings are based on the hospital’s overall quality performance outcomes for 2018, which are measured against 868 acute rehabilitation hospitals and units throughout the country. UH Avon, which opened in 2016, specializes in acute rehabilitation for those suffering from a debilitating medical or traumatic event. Last year, it saw 816 patients, mostly from Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. Of those, more than 80 percent were discharged back home to their community setting and averaged almost a fourpoint improvement in functional independence for every day they were at the hospital – nearly double the national average.

OHC spring break camp

“Horrible Histories and Promising Progress” will be offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center in two week-long sessions to accommodate various spring breaks in the local area. The camps are for boys and girls ages eight to 13. This year’s theme looks at people and events in history that made us shudder, yet also were catalysts for improvements and change in the world. Choose either the week of March 25-29 or that of April 22-26; each session runs Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Oberlin Depot, 240 South Main St. The camp fee is $110 per child ($100 for children and grandchildren of OHC members). Scholarship assistance is available to those who qualify for school free or reduced lunch programs. Make a reservation at www.oberlinheritagecenter.org or contact museum education and tour coordinator Amanda Manahan at 440-774-1700.

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March 8 and 9 • WELLINGTON: The McCormick Drama Club will present “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at the Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts, 627 North Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids, students, and senior citizens. • OBERLIN: The James Stroud All-Ohio Classical Guitar Competition will be held at Kulas Recital Hall, 77 West College St. It will start at 7;30 p.m. on Friday, March 8 with a concert by Pasquale Rucco and Douglas James. Their program includes works by L’hoyer, Diabelli, Rossini, and Giuliani. Classical guitar professor Stephen Aron will perform at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. The competition finals will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Four finalists will compete for $7,500 in prize money, each performing a 15-minute program. The competition is open to all students attending high school or college in Ohio.

Saturday, March 9 • OBERLIN: A docent training workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Monroe House, 73 1/2 South Professor St. Volunteers are invited to learn tips and techniques for presenting the Oberlin Heritage Center’s 75-minute “Upstairs Downstairs” tour that leads visitors through the site’s three historic buildings If you have never experienced a guided tour, you can arrange for a complimentary tour in advance to see what being a docent is all about. Register for the workshop by Feb. 23. Call 440774-1700. • AMHERST: The Amherst Historical Society’s annual President’s Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 9 at the Amherst Eagles, 1161 Milan Ave. Appetizers will be served at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. This year’s honorary president is Franklin Roosevelt along with Eleanor Roosevelt. The event will feature a USO-style dinner and dance; 1940s attire is encouraged but not necessary. The evening will feature the Swing City Big Band. The cost is $50 per person in advance or $60 per person after March 1. For tickets, call the historical society at 440-988-7255 or email amhersthistory@ centurytel.net. • AMHERST: The 3rd Annual Amherst Comedy Night “Enhance Your Community” fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 9 at the Amherst Cinema, 260 Church St. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Chris Harvey will serve as emcee, followed by local and nationally known comedians Liz Blanc, Mary Santora, and Mike Polk Jr. Tickets are $30 per person and include one drink, one popcorn, and an evening of laughter. Additional beverages and snacks will be available. There will also be a 50-50 raffle. For tickets, call Main Street Amherst at 440-9846709 or visit www.mainstreetamherst.org/tickets; or stop at Etc. Boutique & Gifts at 215 Park Ave., the Main Street Community Center at 255 Park Ave., Olde Town Pizza House at 195 Cleveland Ave., Sandstone Candle Works at 166 Park Ave., or see any Main Street board member. • AVON: Don’t let arthritis stop you from gar-

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dening. Learn more with a free interactive program from 10-11:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Petitti Garden Center, 33777 Chester Rd. This Arthritis Foundation program will discuss the health and emotional benefits of gardening and techniques and tools to make gardening easier on your joints, less exhausting and more enjoyable. Guests will have an opportunity to plant a small pot to take home. Register at 216-359-7152 or Lrader@arthritis.org. • NEW RUSSIA TWP.: The 4th Annual Friends of Firelands Celebrate Firelands Dinner will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the New Russia Township hall, 46300 Butternut Ridge Rd. In addition to the buffet dinner, there will be a 5050 raffle, basket raffles, live entertainment from the band Men of Steele, and games. Tickets are $25 per person. Buy them in the office of each Firelands school or email friendsoffirelands@gmail.com. • VERMILION: Lake Ridge Legacy Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will host the Pot O’ Gold Night at the Races from 6-10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at AMVETS Post 22, 1517 State Rd. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with post time at 7:15 p.m. There will be horse races, raffles, and other games of chance for ages 21 and older only. Admission is $20 and includes food, soda, water, and beer. There will also be a cash bar and wine tasting with Giuseppe’s Wine Cellar of Amherst. Tickets are available from Lake Ridge Legacy Members or by emailing lakeridgechorus@gmail. com. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Baroque Orchestra will perform at 7;30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College St. Guest director and violinist Beth Wenstrom will lead the orchestra in excerpts from Lully’s “Thesee” and more by Poglietti, Corelli, Heinichen, and Brescianello. • OBERLIN: Jazz pianist Luis Perdomo will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, 180 West Lorain St. The Venezuelan-born artist performs solo and collaborates with Oberlin PI student ensembles. Perdomo is praised for his collaborations with jazz and Latin stars and for his critically acclaimed recordings as a band leader. The performance is free. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby will meet from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Oberlin Public Library craft room. The guest speaker via videoconference will be Anne Kelly, senior director of policy at the Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy Network at Ceres. She will talk about making the business case for acting on climate change. The group will discuss actions members can take to advance bipartisan climate legislation in Congress. For more information, go to www.citizensclimatelobby.org, write to jwsabin@gmail.com, or call John Sabin at 440-574-1570. All are welcome. • OBERLIN: Greater Oberlin Community Voices will meet at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Oberlin Public Library. It is a monthly forum for open civil, civic conversation about concerns and situations affecting groups of residents, large and small, in the greater Oberlin area. Among the topics of discussion will be plans for rezoning or otherwise repurposing certain land in Oberlin, as well as the launch of the Oberlin Community Land Trust.

March 9 and 30 • AMHERST: Free crochet workshops will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, March 9 and 30 at the Amherst Public Library. All skill levels are welcome. Beginners and those

who would like to start a new project should take a “J” hook and a skein of Lily “Sugar and Cream” yarn for the first workshop. All attendees are welcome to take their current projects.

Sunday, March 10 • OBERLIN: Be a curator of a pop-up museum from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at the First Church in Oberlin UCC fellowship hall, 106 North Main St. The Oberlin Heritage Center and Oberlin African-American Genealogy and History Group are co-hosting the event. What will be in this museum? What you take to it. Take a look at what you have that fits the event theme “Older Than I Am” and take something to show to other participants and visitors. The only requirements are that you are able to carry your item in and out on your own and that you arrive at 1:30 p.m. to get your item ready for display and write up a quick information label. Register in advance so there are enough tables ready. All it takes to register is a one-sentence email to ohcbiz@oberlinheritage.org, a one-minute phone call to 440-774-1700, or a quick click of the button on the OHC online events page. Don’t have an item? Be a museum guest, meander through and enjoy all the objects and their stories, and join everyone for refreshments and socializing. The pop-up museum is free. • OBERLIN: A Sunday Object Talk will be presented at 2 p.m. on March 10 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Oberlin College senior Julian Ireland will speak on a 1950 painting by Jean Dubuffet on view at the museum. Meet at the King Sculpture Court. • OBERLIN: Violin professor David Bowlin and pianist Spencer Myer will perform at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at Kulas Recital Hall, 77 West College St. The concert is free and open to the public. • OBERLIN: Organist Arvid Gast will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College St. The concert is free and open to the public.

Monday, March 11 • OBERLIN: Meatless Mondays and Beyond will meet March 11 at the Oberlin Public Library. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and a presentation will be given at 6:15 p.m. With spring approaching, it’s time to get excited about planting. Learn about veganic gardening for the animal lover and easy ways to grow some greens for the health enthusiast. There will also be a vegan potluck. The event is free and all are welcome. For more information, contact Kimberly Thompson at kimmert2001@yahoo.com or 805-245-0730. • OBERLIN: LIFE a Dementia Friendly Foundation will meet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 185 South Pleasant St. Light refreshments will be provided. Health seniors from the Lorain County JVS will provide opportunities for intergenerational engagement. • OBERLIN: American Civil Liberties Union members will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11 at the Oberlin Public Library. Among the topics of conversation will be the trial underway in Cincinnati where the ACLU of Ohio is challenging the constitutionality of the congressional district map adopted in 2011 and currently in place for the 2020 election. ACLU meetings are open to the public. They are held to discuss the current civil liberties situation and the calendar, and to hold office hours and provide drop-in guidance to anyone concerned about local potential threats or violations of civil rights. MORE ON PAGE A4

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FROM A1 categories, significantly reducing unproductive inventory, and continuing the revitalization of our women’s apparel business,” said CEO Jill Soltau. “While we are pleased with these actions, we know we need to move faster to reestablish the fundamentals of retail, build capabilities focused on satisfying our customers’ wants and needs, and ensure that our digital and store operations operate seamlessly to provide an experience that wins with customers.” Amazon and other e-tailers have cut the legs out from many traditional department stores. A 2016 survey by Pew Research found that eight in 10 Americans are now online shoppers, up

from just 22 percent in 2000. But there are other challenges as well. First, recession took a huge toll. Bruck-and-mortar stores have often very high per-squarefoot rent to pay. They have limited floor space, which means a limited selection of goods. They have to deal with shoplifters and security. And younger customers are generally more frugal with their money, moving away from extravagances such as high-end jewelry or designer clothing. The changes have been the death knell for chains such as Kmart and Sears, which are all but gone now from Ohio. Another recent victim is Payless ShoeSource, which in February

announced it will close all of its 2,300 stores in the United States. That doesn’t mean all traditional retailers are doomed. Far from it. Kohl’s is experimenting with grocery centers in some of its locations and Wal-Mart and Target are offering pick-up service in an attempt to win customers. Meanwhile, some chains such as Meijer are aggressively building. The Michigan-based retailer plans to open a new Avon location late this spring; another Meijer super center is expected to open in 2020 at the site of the former Lorain Super Kmart on Cooper Foster Park Road, which closed in 2016.

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Tuesday, March 12 • OBERLIN: A Tuesday Tea will be held at 3 p.m. on March 12 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. It will focus on the exhibition “Centripetal/Centrifugal: Calibrating an Asian American Art.” The speaker will be Elka Lee-Shapiro, who curated the show and was a student assistant in Asian art prior to her 2018 graduation from Oberlin College. Her remarks will address the cultural politics surrounding Asian American art and artists. Her visit is cosponsored by the Asia America Art Collective, the Art History Baldwin Lectures Endowment, and the Alumni in Service to Oberlin College program. • ELYRIA: The Lorain County Resource Fair will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 at the Spitzer Conference Center, Lorain County Community College, 1005 North Abbe Rd. Formerly known as the Lorain County Special Needs Resource Day, the event has been expanded to include services for those with mental health and other concerns. Specifically, the 2019 event will offer resources for anxiety, ADHD, electronic addiction, communication and speech issues, behavior problems, and social skills deficits. With 70 exhibitors, the event will focus on individuals ages birth to 22 years. The resource fair will highlight Northeast Ohio adapted recreation programs and camps, alternative schools, counselors and mental health providers, educational advocates, grant and financial aid providers, music therapy programs, occupational and physical therapists, respite providers, speech-language pathologists, social skills programs, job training and housing providers, and tutors and learning disability programs. Those who pre-register and attend will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card. For more information or to register visit www.connectingforkids.org/lorain-resource-fair. • LORAIN: The Lorain County Computer Users Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 at the LCCC Community Learning Center, 2600 Ashland Ave. Explore the many uses of the Alexa Echo. Learn how it can help make your home a smart house, compare it to the Google Home, and learn lots of fun you can have with the digital assistant. • WELLINGTON: The Herrick Memorial Library board of trustees will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

Wednesday, March 13 • WELLINGTON: A volunteer appreciation dinner will be held Wednesday, March 13 at the Wellington Eagles Aerie, 631 South Main St. The Wellington Women’s League will hold the dinner to recognize all of the village’s volunteers. Networking opportunities and light appetizers begin at 5 p.m. where groups can share their missions, events, flyers, pamphlets, and other materials. A dinner of hot roast beef or creamed chicken sandwiches, green bean casserole, dessert, and more will begin at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Sue Bowers will start at 6:30 p.m. Bowers is one of the four women who created 100+ Women Who Care About Lorain County and is the chair of the Community Foundation of Lorain County. She will share some inspiring stories from a variety of volunteer experiences. RSVP to Jenny Arntz at Main Street Wellington at 440-647-3987 or jarntz@mainstreetwellington.com by March 4. • OBERLIN: “Hunting for Abnormalities with Atomic Magnetometer Arrays” will be presented at 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at room 201 of the Wright Physics Laboratory, 110 North Professor St. Ibrahim Sulai, assistant professor of physics at Bucknell University, will speak. A reception for Sulai will be held at 4:10 p.m. in the Anderson Lounge. • OBERLIN: “The Potential for Wind Power in Ohio” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at the First Church in Oberlin UCC, 106 North Main St.

Patrick O’Connor of the Cleveland Wind Power Action Team will speak at the annual meeting of Communities for Safe and Sustainable Energy. The public is welcome. For more information, call 440-774-2947. • OBERLIN: The Mercy Health Allen Auxiliary will hold a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 in the main lobby of the hospital at 200 West Lorain St. The Nutman Company will offer 150 varieties of nuts, chocolates, snack mixes, and candies for sale.

March 14 and 28 • WELLINGTON: The Wellington Writers Group will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, March 14 and 28 at the Herrick Memorial Library. Join this group if you have a passion for writing in all venues. Take samples of your writing to share. New members are welcome. Registration is encouraged. To register, call the library at 440-647-2120.

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Thursday, March 14 • AMHERST: An “Instant Irish” cooking demonstration will be offered at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Amherst Public Library. Need ideas for new things to make with your Instant Pot? Looking for an easy recipe to impress your friends and family on St. Patrick’s Day this year? Learn how to put everything together for a delicious Dublin Coddle. Get a taste of the final product along with the recipe so you can make it at home. Registration is required for this program. • WELLINGTON: The 2nd Annual State of Wellington Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Wellington Eagles Aerie, 631 South Main St. Mayor Hans Schneider, village administrator Steve Dupee, and Wellington Schools superintendent Ed Weber and treasurer Tina Gabler will provide a look back at 2018 and then speak about initiatives in 2019. Breakfast tickets are $110 and are available at the mayor’s office, Bremke Insurance, Main Street Wellington, Fifth Third Bank, and the LCCC Wellington Center. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Public Library board of trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the library. The meeting is open to the public. • OBERLIN: The Low-Vision Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Green Room for the audio presentation “Everybody Can Be an Advocate.” All are welcome. • WELLINGTON: The Wellington Township zoning commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the township garage and office, 105 Maple St. The organizational meeting will include a report from the zoning inspector and discussion of temporary sludge ponds. It is open to the public. • PITTSFIELD TWP.: “Clocks: Their History, Styles, and Repair” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Pittsfield Township hall, routes 58 and 303. Tim Simonson will speak. If you take a photo of an actual antique clock, he will discuss its history, condition, and possible value. This Pittsfield Township Historical Society program is free and open to the public. • OBERLIN: NAACP Branch 3196 will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Oberlin Public Library. The executive committee will meet at 5 p.m. The agenda includes a report on the most recent state quarterly meeting, discussion of support for and involvement with the Oberlin City Schools, and consideration of a resolution concerning climate change proposed for the National Convention this July in Detroit.

Starting March 14 • AMHERST TWP.: The Workshop Players production of “Charlotte’s Web” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on March 14, 15, 22, and 23; and 3 p.m. on March 16, 17, and 24 at the Theater-in-theRound, 44820 Middle Ridge Rd. Adults and children have the chance to experience the classic story based on the book by E.B. White. This beautiful, knowing play about friendship will give audiences an evening of nostalgic enchantment. Doors open 45 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are $15 each. Group rates are available. Call the box office at 440-988-5613 or visit www.workshopplayers.com.

• OBERLIN: Andrea Gyorody will give a gallery talk at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, March 15 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. It is part of the AMAM in the AM series held on the third Friday of each month. Gyorody is the museum’s Ellen Johnson ’33 Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Saturday, March 16 • AMHERST: The 5th Annual Sportsman’s Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 46485 Middle Ridge Rd. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The dinner will feature wild game foods of local hunters and fishermen and includes cheesy potatoes, salad, pie, and beverage. The guest speaker will be Roger Raglin of the Outdoor Channel. More than $2,500 in door prizes will be awarded. Winners must be present. Tickets are $20. Seating is limited. For tickets or more information, call beth at 440-985-2419 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; or between 4-8 p.m. call Dan at 440-276-1617 or Del at 440-230-3178. • OBERLIN: The movie “Kumano Kodo: At the Other End of the World” will be shown at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the Oberlin College Science Center’s Nancy Dye Lecture Hall. The 32-minute film tells the story of a nine-day hike along a 1,000-year-old pilgrimage route in Japan. For more information, contact Michael Reynolds at mreynolds@oberlin.edu. • WELLINGTON: The Wellington High School Formal Dress Resale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 16 at First United Methodist Church, 127 Park Place. Do you have a formal dress from homecoming, the prom, a wedding, or another engagement just lying around, never to be worn again? Donate it and accessories at WHS or The Platinum Petal by March 15. For more information, call principal Tina Drake at 440-647-7402. • SULLIVAN TWP.: A Black River Audubon Society field trip to Hurdle Waterfall Park and Sprinkle Serenity will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Meet at 297 Township Rd. 581, Sullivan Township. All are welcome to attend. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Jazz Ensemble will perform with guest director Maria Schneider at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at Finney Chapel, 90 North Professor St. The Grammy Award-winning composer will collaborate with Oberlin College jazz students. The concert is free and open to the public. • WELLINGTON: A dumpster day for Wellington Township residents will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the township maintenance facility, 105 Maple St. Complimentary donuts and coffee will be available inside the Township maintenance building. Recycled items will be distributed. Supplies are limited. Acceptable items for disposal include freon appliances, scrap steel, electronic devices, computers, and batteries. You may also drop off canes, wheelchairs, walkers, eye glasses, and cell phones. Canned goods are accepted and donated to WellHelp. No hazardous or infectious wastes, medications, brush, waste oil, bricks, rocks or concrete, dirt, or any materials prohibited by the state or federal law. No tires will be collected. Tires may be dropped MORE ON PAGE A5

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FROM A1 Michigan. He returned to Oberlin the following year to play a final game during commencement. Walker’s younger brother, Weldy, also played for Toledo during the 1884 season. A March 1888 letter written by Weldy and published in The Sporting Life newspaper is credited by many as one of the most passionate and influential protests of that time against baseball’s racial segregation. “It was around July in that season and the team was short an outfielder,” said Boyer Sagert. “So he be-

came the second black man to play major league baseball, which makes Jackie Robinson the third.” Moses continued to play minor league baseball until 1889 and went on to buy the Union Hotel in Steubenville. He also patented movie reel technical advances, published a weekly newspaper, and released a book in 1908 entitled “Our Home Colony: A Treatsie on the Past, Present, and Future of the Negro Race in America.” Walker was found not guilty of second-degree murder in 1891, when an all-

white jury concluded he had acted in self-defense in the stabbing death of a man who had joined others in attacking Walker. He died of pneumonia in 1924 in Cleveland and was buried without a gravestone at Union Cemetery in Steubenville. Local groups funded the installation of a gravestone in 1991. In 2017, Gov. John Kasich signed Ohio House Bill 59, designating Oct. 7 as Moses Fleetwood Walker Day. Boyer Sagert has penned numerous books chronicling the lives of sports figures

including “Joe Jackson: A Biography,” “Icons of Women’s Sport,” and “The Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports.” She has been a member of Society of American Baseball Research since 2002 and last year released “Hidden History of Lorain County,” which includes extensive passages about Walker. Although Walker’s place in history is recognized in an exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., he has never been inducted as an official member.

“It’s been asked, ‘How did we forget Moses Fleetwood Walker?’” said Boyer Sagert. “Some of it was due to the simple passage of time. Second of all, the way that teams and leagues bounced around at that time made it difficult to track who was a professional team at a certain time. Reason number three really hit home with me — it’s that Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby make people feel good. The story of Moses is where everything fell apart. It wasn’t his fault but it’s not a feel-good story.”

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A4 off at Grafton Township hall, 17109 Avon-Belden Rd., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Lorain County Collection Center accepts scrap tires and household hazardous waste items all year at 540 South Abbe Rd., Elyria. Collection Center hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays For more information, call 440-329-5440. • WELLINGTON: Teens and tweens ages 11 to 17 can learn to play Mah Jong, the ancient Chinese game of chance, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the Herrick Memorial Library. There will be snacks and door prizes. Call 440647-2120 to register.

Sunday, March 17 • OBERLIN: A Sunday Object Talk will be given at 2 p.m. on March 17 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Oberlin College student Lucy Soth will speak on “Fall of Icarus,” a dynamic bronze sculpture on view at the museum. Meet in the King Sculpture Court. • OBERLIN: Pianist Scott Cuellar will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College St. The concert is free and open to the public.

Monday, March 18 • SOUTH AMHERST: Want to be more active in your community? The village of South Amherst is hosting a committee open house at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 18 at village hall. Learn about committees and other opportunities in South Amherst. To have your organization included, contact Jeri Leigh at 440-610-2403 or jerileigh15@gmail.com.

Starting March 18 • WELLINGTON: Spring story times will begin Monday, March 18 at the Herrick Memorial Library. Call 440-647-2120 to register your child for any of the following story times: Baby Lap Sit, ages birth to 24 months at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays; Family Story Times, ages two to five accompanied by an adult at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays or 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. • WELLINGTON: “Countdown to Kindergarten” will be held at 6 p.m. on Mondays, March 18 through April 22 at the Herrick Memorial Library. This six-week storytime will focus on the five early literacy skills of talking, playing, reading, writing, and singing that children will need before going to school. These sessions are geared toward ages three to five and their parents, but you’re never too young to attend. To register, call 440-647-2120.

Tuesday, March 19 • OBERLIN: You know the Wright brothers — but here’s a chance to learn about their sister, Katharine Wright, at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium. Wright was born in Dayton and attended Oberlin College from 1893 to 1898. She was the only Wright sibling to pursue a college education and when she joined her brothers’ travels in Europe her language skills and diplomacy helped charm their new acquaintances and opened cultural, political, and financial doors. The Oberlin Heritage Center will present actress Stephanie Kramer in a portrayal of Wright as part of Women’s History Month. The event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, March 20 • OBERLIN: The Oberlin College Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at Finney Chapel, 90 North Professor St. Conductor Gregory Ristow will lead the ensemble in music composed for the reigning queens of England — Mary, Elizabeth I and II, and Victoria. The free concert will feature works by Purcell, Weelkes, Elgar, Britten, and others. • OBERLIN: The Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at Langston Middle School, 150 North Pleasant St. Oberlin elementary school students will show off their culinary skills and creativity to make healthy Mexican-inspired recipes. The initiative, now in its ninth year, was created to get students thinking about healthy food choices while encouraging them to experiment in the kitchen. Six finalists will prepare and present their creations, which will be judged on originality, taste, kid-friendliness, and use of healthy ingredients.

Thursday, March 21 • AMHERST: The Women Business Owners Network will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at The Brew Kettle, 300 Church St. Ashley Funni of Pure Haven will present “Easily Change to Safe Toxic Free Products In Our

Homes.” The business spotlight will be Liz Oesterman of Pure Haven. Be sure to take enough business cards and literature for an exchange. For reservations and directions, contact Karen Cheshire at 440-967-5503 or wbonlorain@gmail.com. For more information about the group, go to www.wbonlorain.org or Facebook. • OBERLIN: The Indigenous Peoples’ Day committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at the Oberlin Public Library. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on planning for the 2019 celebration. • ELYRIA TWP.: “Autism: One Piece at a Time” will be presented from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Murray Ridge School, 9750 South Murray Ridge Rd. This free event is open to parents, professionals, and community members. It will feature resources from several area organizations as well as a presentation by Martiza Molis, author of the book “Autism in Our Home: The Making of a Bittersweet Family,” which is an essential reference for overwhelmed families of children with autism. RSVPs are preferred but not required. Email ei@ murrayridgecenter.org or call 440-284-3655. For more information, contact Heather Knoble or Stacie Starr at 440-329-3760. • ELYRIA: The Lorain County Office on Aging’s annual meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at 320 North Gateway Blvd., third floor. The meeting provides the public an opportunity to learn more about the Office on Aging and the services offered to improve the health, well-being, and independence of aging and other adults with special needs living throughout Lorain County. For more information or to RSVP, call 440-3264800. • WELLINGTON: After a two-week break, gentle chair yoga sessions will resume at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Herrick Memorial Library. Deb Lansman leads this ongoing program designed to stretch and strengthen muscles and develop flexibility, which is followed by a networking time with tea and biscuits. The cost of the class is a donation. Registration is required at the library or by calling 440-647-2120.

Saturday, March 23 • NORTH RIDGEVILLE: Penny and Fritz Brandau, members of the Black River Audubon Society and the Ohio Bluebird Society, will give a presentation about Eastern Bluebirds at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the North Ridgeville Branch Public Library, 35700 Bainbridge Rd. This program will focus on how to choose the right bluebird habitat, what features to look for when choosing a bluebird nest box, and how to monitor your nestbox. It will also touch on bluebird predators and competitors and there will be a video of the family life of bluebirds. Since class size is limited, registration is requested by calling 440-670-3684. • SOUTH AMHERST: The Day With a Prince and Princess Pancake Breakfast will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 at South Amherst Middle Schoo, 152 West Main St. Attend dressed as your favorite prince or princess (this is optional!) and enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, games, face painting, crown making, a nail polish station, and make-and-take swords. Create an autograph book to have all princes and princesses sign. Hear the Firelands select choir perform dressed in costume. There will also be pictures, raffle baskets, and treats for an additional charge. All are welcome. The cost is a donation a the door. There will be prizes and early picture times for children who pre-register; RSVP by March 20 by calling Sheila Iwanek at 440-315-5731. Be sure to include the number of adults attending and the number and names of children attending.

Sunday, March 24 • WELLINGTON: The 3rd Annual Friends of Senior Citizens Breakfast Fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 at the Wellington Eagles, 631 South Main St. The menu includes scrambled eggs, choice of sausage or bacon, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, toast, and juice, milk, or coffee. Entertainment will be provided from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased by Friends members Virginia Haynes at 440-567-3602; Bernie Nirode at 440-724-3804; Brenda Sears at 440-9352466; Dottie Pogorelc at 440-647-0777; or Calvin Woods at 440-315-7676. Tickets will also be available at the door. They are $10 for adults or $3 for children ages six and under. The Friends of Senior Citizens is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting services and activities for healthy seniors in southern Lorain County. • LORAIN: Pasta Paradise will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 at Jackalope Lakeside Restaurant, 301 Lakeside Ave., to benefit the Lorain Historical Society. Tickets are $20 per person and can be ordered by calling 440-245-2563 or emailing info@lorainhistory.org. The buffet menu includes chicken alfredo with bowtie pasta, mild Italian sausage with penne pasta, and pasta Bolognaise along with tossed salad, des-

sert, coffee, tea, or water, and a glass of house wine or draft beer.

Ongoing • VERMILION: Grace’s Kitchen provides meals and companionship for those in need in the Vermilion area. Meals are served from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3747 Liberty Ave. Eight local volunteer groups provide assistance in this collaborative outreach. Meals are prepared by churches on a rotating basis, operating under the umbrella of Grace United Methodist Church All are welcome. • ELYRIA: The Lorain County Waste Collection Center, 540 South Abbe Rd., takes household hazardous waste. It is open from noon to 4 p.m. each Monday, noon to 6 p.m. each Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday. • WELLINGTON: Coffee with a Cop is held at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Wellington McDonald’s on Rt. 58. Stop in and meet village police officers and have a conversation over a cup of coffee. • AMHERST: The Meals on Wheels Program provides delivered meals five days a week between 11 a.m. and noon within the city limits. The cost is $5 a meal. The Amherst Office on Aging can meet most dietary requirements: heart healthy, diabetic, soft. You can receive meals one day a week or multiple days — it’s up to you. Call 440-988-2817. Volunteers are needed to help deliver meals, both regular route drivers and substitutes. Routes take about an hour. Meal pick up time is at 10:30 a.m. Volunteers are also needed to work with the Learning Farm, a school and workplace for those with developmental disabilities. They are interested in having volunteers visit and read stories, cook a meal with them, or do crafts. • AMHERST: The Amherst Office on Aging has medical equipment for loan. With Medicare not always paying for health equipment that you may need, residents of Amherst are able to borrow donated medical equipment while recuperating from surgery or an injury. Available equipment includes walkers, canes, shower benches, and more at no charge. Call 988-2817 for more information or to request or donate equipment. • BROWNHELM TWP.: The Brownhelm Historical Association holds meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the historic Brownhelm School and Museum, 1940 North Ridge Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m., a business meeting is held from 6:30-7 p.m., followed by refreshments and social time, and programs begin at 7:30 p.m. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin African American Genealogy and History Group offers free walk-in genealogy assistance from 1-3 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at The Bridge (in the Backspace), 82 South Main St. • OBERLIN: The Connections peer support group for those suffering from mental illness, depression, and anxiety is offered from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each moth at Family Promise, 440 West Lorain St. The group is sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. You must RSVP to office@ nami-lc.org or 440-233-8181 ext. 224. • WELLINGTON: St. Patrick Church offers a Helping Hands Food Pantry from noon to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month and from 6-8 p.m. on the following Tuesday. It’s located in the old St. Patrick Church at the corner of Adams and North Main streets. The pantry is available to residents of the 44090 zip code area who meet federal eligibility guidelines of $24,119 annual income for a household of one, $32,479 for two, etc. Identification and proof of residency (a current utility bill) are also required. For more information, visit www.helpinghands. stpatrickwellington.com. • OBERLIN: Oberlin Community Services offers an open food pantry from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday for residents of southern Lorain County who need help meeting their food needs. A large food distribution is held the second Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. OCS serves eligible residents of Oberlin, Wellington, and New Russia, Carlisle, Kipton, LaGrange, Brighton, Penfield, Camden, Huntington, Rochester, and Pittsfield townships. A picture ID and proof of address is requested. For more information, call 440-774-6579. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Drum Circle meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 355 East Lorain St. Take your instruments if desired; there are always plenty of extras. People new to drumming are welcome. • AMHERST: Use the fitness room and walking track for free starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Mercy Health and Recreation Center, 41760 Hollstein Dr. The program aims to encourage people to exercise throughout the year. It is sponsored by the Lorain County Metro Parks, WOBL, Mercy Regional Medical Center, and the Lorain County Public Health. • OBERLIN: The Lorax Committee meets from 7-8:15 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at MORE ON PAGE A6

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A5 the Oberlin Public Library. All are welcome to join this group, with its mission of protecting the well-being of the trees of Oberlin. The monthly meetings help members emulate the Lorax of Dr. Seuss’s popular book by “speaking for the trees” of Oberlin, which has been awarded recognition as a Tree City, USA. • WELLINGTON: Kiwanis meetings are held at noon each Thursday at Bread-N-Brew, 100 South Main St. • OBERLIN: A reading group meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at Peace Community Church, 44 East Lorain St. • AMHERST: Soup and salad lunches are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Amherst United Methodist Church, 396 Park Ave. The low-cost lunch includes soup, sloppy joes, salad bar, hot dogs, and pie. The church also has a community free pancake breakfast from 8:30-10:30 a.m. the last Saturday of each month. All are welcome. • OBERLIN: An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meets at 2 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the First Church in Oberlin UCC, 106 North Main St. The group is designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers. It will encourage caregivers to maintain their own physical and emotional health while optimally caring for people with dementia. For more information, call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org. • AMHERST: Senior Citizens of Amherst is for the city’s seniors to socialize, dine, and be entertained from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Friday of every month at the Amherst Eagles on Milan Avenue. For reservations and memberships, call Sharon at 440-984-3162. Catered meals are served for $11, followed by a meeting. There are also $10 raffles. • OBERLIN: Visit the scenic sculpture garden at the Oberlin Green Arts Corner, located in the .13acre site at the intersection of South Professor and Lincoln streets. It is free and open to the public during daylight hours. OGAC is a not-for-profit dedicated to enhancing outdoor public art and culture. For more information, visit www.facebook.com or www.travelagencyguide.com. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Business Partnership hosts monthly meetings for residents, business owners, and nonprofit organizations to discuss events around town. “Good Morning Oberlin” is held at 8 a.m. the second Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at the Oberlin Public Library community room. • WELLINGTON: The Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Herrick Memorial Library. Pick up the book at the circulation desk and join in on the lively discussions. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Writers’ Group meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Oberlin Public Library. Do you enjoy composing and writing stories, poems, or news articles? Are you apprehensive about writing? Are you a procrastinator? Can you use a new friend or two? If the answer to any of the above is yes, consider participating in the Oberlin Writers’ Group. All genres are welcome. Take something to read aloud, or ask members to read silently, or just attend for a meet and greet for your first visit. • OBERLIN: A free literacy program is offered by Oberlin Community Services and Lorain County Community College from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Anyone interested in signing up should contact OCS at 440-

774-6579. • OBERLIN: Interested in genealogy? Francis Stuart will be available at the Oberlin Public Library Ohio room every Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to assist with research tips and techniques for discovering family trees. The event is free and open to the public. Take all family tree materials that have been gathered so far as well as a laptop if you have one. For more information, call the information desk at 440-775-4790. • PENFIELD TWP.: The Penfield Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the township hall. All are welcome. Members is $10 per year, $15 for a couple, or $100 for a lifetime. • WELLINGTON TWP.: Wellington Township trustees meet at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Wellington Township Maintenance Facility, 105 Maple St., Wellington. The meetings are open to the public. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, 410 West Lorain St. Attend a free meeting to learn how to lose extra pounds. TOPS is the oldest, affordable, non-profit weight loss support group in the country. For more information, call 440-774-1213. • OBERLIN: A free family support group has been formed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Lorain County and meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Grace Lutheran Church, 310 West Lorain St. The group meets in a confidential setting and is designed for families and others providing care for loved ones diagnosed with serious mental illness. Caregivers participating may have a loved one with a mental illness diagnosis or be without such formal diagnosis. For more information, attend a meeting or call facilitator Bob Izold at 440-965-2002. • OBERLIN: The Lorain County Free Clinic is located at Mercy Allen Hospital, 200 West Lorain St. It provides a wide range of services to fit the needs of its residents. Primary care services, referral services, vision, and prescription drug programs allow residents who normally cannot receive medical care to receive some of the best in Lorain County. For more information visit www.lcfreeclinic.org or call 440-277-6641. • AMHERST: A music jam is held from 7-9 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Nordson Depot. All levels of players and singers are welcome. Guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, and violin players are always needed. Music is mainly gospel and bluegrass. There is no admission fee. For more information, call Linda Turley at 440320-3052. • WELLINGTON: A multiple sclerosis support group Meeting of Hope is held at 6:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month (starting in March) at the Sprenger Assisted Living Center. The meeting is sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. For more information, call Brandi Hatfield at 440647-2414. • OBERLIN: Free tutoring is available to students in grades six to 12 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on weekdays at the Backspace at the Bridge, 82 South Main St. Students can get help with homework in any subject. For more information, call 440-774-3820. The Backspace is a division of the Oberlin Public Library. • OBERLIN: Oberlin Weekday Community Meals are served Monday through Friday at Christ Episco-

pal Church, 162 South Main St. Doors open at 4 p.m. and meals are served from 5-5:30 p.m. Meals are free to all. • WELLINGTON: Book discussions are held from 2-3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Herrick Memorial Library. Books are available in advance at the circulation desk. • OBERLIN: The Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St., is free and open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 440-775-8665. • OBERLIN: Job Club is available for clients on Thursdays at Oberlin Community Services, 285 South Professor St. Resume and job search advising are available. Call 440-774-6579 for an appointment. • OBERLIN: Free hot soup lunches are offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday at Senior Enrichment Services of Oberlin, 90 East College St. Sign up by calling 440-775-1504. • OBERLIN: Lorain County Fitness Walks are offered at 5:30 p.m. each Monday at Splash Zone, 95 West Hamilton St. The free weekly walking group is for all ages. Learn health tips from Mercy experts at the first walk each month. For more information, visit www.loraincountyhealth.com. • WELLINGTON: The Wellington Chamber of Commerce holds meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the south meeting room at town hall. • WELLINGTON: Village council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at town hall. • OBERLIN: Take guided tours of the Oberlin Heritage Center every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tours include three historic Oberlin buildings that serve as background for stories of the community and college in its first 100 years, starting in 1833. Admission is $6 for adults and free for Oberlin Heritage Center members, college students with current ID, and children accompanied by an adult. Reservations are accepted at www.oberlinheritage. org. Walk-in visitors are also welcome. • AMHERST: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1992 meets at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1100 Cleveland St. TOPS is an educational weight loss support group. The first visit is free. For more information, call Kathleen Powell at 440-324-2227. • AMHERST: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1105 meets at 9 a.m. on Thursdays at the lower level of Park Avenue United Methodist Church. TOPS is an educational weight loss support group. Call Connie Januzzi at 440-233-5093 for more information. • AMHERST: Help those in need by dropping off used eyeglasses at the Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St. Glasses placed in the Amherst Lions Club collection box will be recycled to people who need them. • Totally Engaged Americans meets at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Main Street Community Center, 255 Park Ave. The political group serves a light breakfast. For more information on TEA, visit www.totallyengagedamericans.org. • ELYRIA: The Lorain County Office on Aging offers information and assistance services to qualified Lorain County residents who are 60 years or older or disabled. This includes determining what services residents are eligible to receive and helping to connect them to area programs that might be able to help. For more information, call 440-326-4800 and ask to speak with an information and assistance counselor.

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Martin Robinson — still dressed in his jail jumpsuit by choice — is led into the courtroom Feb. 27 before testimony is heard regarding law enforcement’s attempt to arrest him last May. The incident resulted in a 12-hour standoff and the shooting of Amherst police officer J.R. Ptacek.

SWAT tactics detailed in Robinson trial JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Testimony painted a harrowing and tragic picture this past week in the trial of Martin Robinson, the 40-year-old Sheffield Lake man accused of shooting Amherst police officer J.R. Ptacek. David Siler, a deputy U.S. marshal in Cleveland since 2001 and coordinator for the cold case unit of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, is the man who handcuffed Robinson after a May 31 standoff. He described what it was like in the moments just after Ptacek was shot in the abdomen after attempting to smash through the door of Robinson’s Oliver Road home. “I heard one shot and then I heard a fury of fire in return,” Siler said when asked by assistant county prosecutor Tony Cillo to describe how Ptacek was wounded. “The first shot was louder than the ones in return. To decipher it, it sounded like it was a shotgun. It didn’t sound like an AR15 or M4.” “If somebody goes down, you want to go and help,” Siler said under oath. “J.R. was lying in

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Ten outstanding Comets indoor track and field team members traveled this weekend to Spire for the state meet.

10 AT STATE, 2 AT NATIONALS

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Comets senior Jaret Prete and Taylor Hooks are in New York this week for the 2019 New Balance Nationals Indoor. They led 10 Amherst student-athletes this weekend to the Ohio indoor track and field state competition at Spire. Prete finished fourth in the weight throw with a distance of 65 feet 4 inches and set a personal record for 13th in the shot put with a throw of 48 feet 8 1/4 inches. Hooks placed fourth in the state in the 60-meter race with a time of 7.6 seconds and sixth in the 200 meters with a time of 25.24

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seconds, breaking her own school records. “We’ve been practicing for a very long time,” Prete said Friday before departing for competition. “In the weight room, at least with the mentality of the people I work out with, every single rep you do is focused on getting here. Every step you take, every meal you eat, every hour of sleep you get is working toward this point.” Sending an army of 10 to the state meet “is just tradition at this point,” Prete said. Coach Rob Glatz said there’s more to the story: This year, Amherst joined the Northeast Ohio Indoor Track and Field Conference, traveling to Spire to run, leap, and throw in a world-class

facility against teams the Comets would see at the district, regional, and state levels. Teammates also read the book “The Energy Bus” by Jon Gordon, which preaches 10 “secrets” for approaching life with a positive attitude. “We took those 10 steps to success and implemented them in our program,” Glatz said. “We took the bus out to Spire and engaged in team-building activities and I think it’s brought our track and field team closer together than ever before... Positive energy is contagious. We’ve progressed through our entire season to be here.” INDOOR PAGE B2

OPINION

School takeover case has high stakes

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A fight is underway across the state to decide who will control the destinies of failing public school districts such as neighboring Lorain. The Ohio Supreme Court is expected to soon hear a case challenging the state board of education’s practice of taking over struggling districts and installing CEOs that don’t answer to local voters. The result of that practice is evident in Lorain, where elected school board members

have been openly feuding with state-appointed CEO David Hardy, and in Youngstown, where critics say no progress has been made since the state seized control in 2015. The East Cleveland Schools are also looking down the gun of state control and this fall filed THE WAY I SEE IT a lawsuit to stave it off. JASON HAWK Warrensville Heights example, the Amherst and Trotwood schools Democratic Organiare also being targeted. zation posted on its The Ohio Board of Facebook page in early Education’s takeovers winter, saying takeovers have caused some concern here at home — for “will soon affect the

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Amherst school district if this continues. We are all under attack and we must stand united.” City democrats also circulated a petition to preserve local control “in the interest of public education versus tyrannical for-profit charter schools.” The petition was to be sent to Columbus. Ohio House Rep. Joe Miller (D-Amherst) — a former Firelands High School teacher — has told me he opposes SCHOOLS PAGE B2

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COMETS BRIEFS Boys Basketball • Thwarted in overtime, Amherst's season came skidding to a halt with a 60-56 sectional semifinal loss to North Ridgeville. The Comets tried to run out the fourth quarter clock with a one-point lead, only to get stung by a foul that sent the game into extra time. That's where Ridgeville shot ahead 13-9 to advance. Comet Christian Pfeiffer ended the game with 29 points, leading all scorers. But the Rangers had the more rounded lineup — Zach Perkins, who set the tone with a series of treys in the first quarter, racked up 18 points while Jeremy Sanchez chipped in 13 and Cole Payne hit for 15. Wrestling • Adam Lough, Tim Carrion, and Russell Hellinger wrestled in district consolation matches March 2 at Mentor. At 120 pounds, Lough won his opening match by fall in 35 seconds. He lost 12-2 in the second round, however. At 138 pounds, Carrion won his opening match by technical fall, 15-0 — his 100th career win. He fell by pin in the second round. At 220 pounds, Hellinger dropped his consolation round match 3-0.

Outstanding band members

Amherst musicians brought home many superior ratings from the Lorain County Solo and Ensemble Contest. Participating were band students from both the high school and grades six to eight. Superior ratings: Abigail Smith, Chloe Rakar, Katie Yochheim, Ardith Amon, Brad Koba-Nelson, Dan Kywa, Charlee Farlow, Cassie Pennington, Lilly Draga, Lilly Draga, Derek Buga, Helen Lewis, Alissa Menefee, Nate Kline, Maddy Patawaran, Kyla Survance, Matt Bennett, and Issaac Austin. Excellent rating: Ashley Rakar.

School donation

The Steele Home Run Boosters have given $612.20 to the Amherst Schools to help pay for crushed brick for fields. The gift was accepted by the board of education in February.

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The spring track and field season is underway this week but Prete and Hooks will get a delayed start due to their New York trip. For Prete, it’s the second time heading to nationals. “It’s loud. It’s chaotic. Everybody’s looking at you. It’s the best place, the highest stakes there are at this point,” he told us. In some ways, the trips to state and nationals are bittersweet, said Glatz, because Prete, Hooks, and other seniors will be leaving the Comets after graduation. “They have left a legacy of success, hard work, and determination that will be emulated by future generations. I think that’s one of the most special things about our program — that we have such a strong tradition because we have been every year who put 100 percent into it,” he said. Prete plans to throw next year for the Air Force Academy. “I want to impress the coach there and I want to impress all the other coaches who are watching me and make Amherst proud,” he said. But he told us his proudest accomplishment isn’t on the field — it’s earning Eagle Scout status. Prete said Boy Scout training made him a better team captain. “I lead with my actions more than my words,” he said. “I learned a long time ago that you can’t talk — you have to do it.” OTHER STATE MEET RESULTS • Caleb Stempowski tied for fifth in the high jump with a personal best, 6 feet 4 inches. • Sydney Walker finished 14th in the pole vault, clearing 10 feet 6 inches. • Tori Kubasak finished 21st in the 400-meter race with a personal record of 1:01.25. • The 4x800 relay team of Kayln Potyrala, Victoria Bailey, Kayla Snowden, and Marisa Del Valle finished 20th with a personal record of 9:57.07. • The 4x400 relay team of Victoria Bailey, Tori Kubasak, Kayla Snowden, and Taylor Hooks finished 21st with a time of 4:18.31.

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POLICE REPORTS • Feb. 26 at 9:57 p.m.: Officers responded to South Main Street for a neighbor dispute over property lines and parked vehicles. • Feb. 27 at 9:27 a.m.: A woman on Milan Avenue was reportedly having thoughts of ending her life. She was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital for evaluation. • Feb. 27 at 9:43 a.m.: A theft was reported at Speedway Gas on Rt. 58. • Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m.: Robert Vaughn, 42, of Lorain, was arrested on a felony secret indictment warrant through the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. According to court records, he was indicted Feb. 25 with a fourth-degree felony count of theft. • Feb. 27 at 11:47 p.m.: Mason Kennedy, 19, of South Amherst, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Feb. 27 at 11:47 p.m.: Joshua Riley, 18, of Amherst, was arrested on a warrant through Lorain County 911 for possession of drugs. • Feb. 28 at 8:59 p.m.: A com-

plaint was filed on Dane Street in regard to an animal allegedly being mistreated. • March 1 at 12:11 a.m.: Peter Gnizak, 45, of Lorain, was charged with fourth-degree felony improper handling of a firearm, as well as lesser counts of driving under suspension and running a red light. • March 1 at 2:21 a.m.: Jeremiah Rivera, 26, of Amherst, was arrested on a warrant through the Amherst police department for contempt of court. The original charge was driving under suspension. • March 1 at 2:22 a.m.: Steven Hite, 26, of Vermilion, was served with a warrant through the Amherst police department for violating a court order on original charges of petty theft and obstructing official business. • March 1 at 6:43 a.m.: A vehicle was reported stolen from Motel 6 on Rt. 58. • March 2 at 1:05 a.m.: Jesse Bender, 26, of Lorain, was charged with assaulting a police officer, vandalism, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the

peace. The charges came after police responded to a fight at RC's Brewhouse on Church Street. A report said Bender allegedly kicked an officer twice and the inside of a police car several times. • March 2 at 7:43 p.m.: Adam Hart, 30, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Ohio State Highway Patrol for failure to appear in court on an original charge of driving under suspension. • March 2 at 11:17 p.m.: A disturbance between patrons was reported at VFW Post 1662 on Cleveland Avenue. The involved parties were dispersed and sent home for the evening. • March 3 at 7:13 p.m.: Alex Nwakanma, 20, of Berea, was arrested on a warrant through Summit County Sheriff's Office. His arrest came after police responded to a LaGrange woman's theft complaint at Motel 6 on Rt. 58. Editor’s note: Though charged, defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Open enrollment

Applications for new open enrollment students entering grades nine through 12 only will be considered on a space-available basis at Amherst Steele High School. Open enrollment forms must be completed and returned to the board of education office, 185 Forest St., by Friday, March 22. Forms can be returned by mail, in person, or via fax at 440-988-4413. Forms can be found on the "Enrollment and Registration" page at www.amherstk12.org or at the board office between 7 a.m and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, email Jenna Porostosky at jenna_porostosky@amherstk12.org.

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takeovers vehemently, saying government needs to be held accountable to the electorate, especialy when it comes to the quality of education provided to children. City councilman Martin Heberling, from the floor on Feb. 25, also asked Amherst residents to support the Lorain school board. The next night, the board declared a state of emergency, saying it’s seen no progress under Hardy. Just before the holidays I asked Amherst Schools superintendent Steven Sayers and board of education members whether they felt the district is in danger of facing similar state interference. They said no threat is imminent in Amherst, where state report card grades are high and finances are stable for the next four to five years. But Sayers said he does not think naming a CEO to oversee schools without oversight by local elected officials and the public is a way to effectively help students. What could put more Lorain County school districts at risk of falling under state control? The big factor is those state report card grades — rate an F overall for three consecutive years and the state moves in. Given the report cards’ questionable metrics, that raises a lot of questions. Amherst assistant superintendent Michael Molnar has told me many times that the report cards are riddled with errors and inconsistencies and fail to give an accurate picture of what is achieved in local classrooms. He’s not alone in that assessment. While Amherst seems fine, some districts are closer to the tipping point. Take Wellington, for example, which earned a D overall on a 2018 report card that featured two F’s. Clearview and Elyria are in the same general area.

Even districts like Oberlin, Midview, and North Ridgeville — which all rated C grades but saw some lower grades in specific areas — could have cause to sweat. The other elephant in the room is money. Districts struggling with poverty — which, yes, can mean urban schools like Lorain’s but also rural ones like Wellington or even suburban ones like Oberlin — are far more likely to show up on the state’s radar. Ohio Reps. Michele Lepore-Hagan (D-Youngstown), Kent Smith (D-Euclid), and Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) have tried to halt public school takeovers allowed by House Bill 70, which was passed in 2015. They proposed a new bill to counter it. “HB 70 neutered the duly-elected school board members and gave an autocratic, unaccountable, appointed CEO total control over every facet of the system,” said Lepore-Hagan. “The Youngstown Plan has been a failure and a disaster, but it seems Gov. (John) Kasich and the anti-public school zealots who created this debacle don’t use objective criteria to evaluate what has happened.” “The truth is this is a power grab by profit-motivated privateers who have no real interest in educating Ohio’s vulnerable children,” said Fedor, ranking member of the House Committee on Education and Career Readiness. “As we’ve seen in Youngstown, the state takeover model does not work. It’s simply a Trojan horse.” Outbound Ohio 56th District Rep. Dan Ramos (D-Lorain) has also taken aim at takeovers. “The Constitution(s) of the United States and Ohio both espouse the principle that in our democracy, we are governed by elected representatives,” he said. “By taking away power of the elected school boards and giving it to appointed boards, with no oversight by the people, through

elections, House Bill 70 flies in the face of that constitutional intent. I’m glad the Ohio Supreme Court is looking into the constitutionality of this legislation. I opposed it when it passed, and oppose it today. Our schools should be governed by the board elected by the people. That is how democracies are supposed to work. “If we really want to improve our schools, we must get serious about fixing Ohio’s funding formula, not continuing to allow state takeovers of local districts. Even if it was constitutional, House Bill 70 failed at improving the schools in Youngstown and Lorain.” HB 70 was passed in an overnight session, attached to another bill and pushed through in a vote that angered teachers unions and public school advocates. A suit filed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas claimed the measure is unconstitutional but the 10th District Court of Appeals sided with the state, leading the Supreme Court to hear the case. The Lorain school board, along with East Cleveland school board, the Ohio School Boards Association, Buckeye Association of School Administrators, Ohio Federation of Teachers, and the Ohio Association of School Business Officials filed briefs in support of the Youngstown school board. State takeovers are not the answer for struggling schools. All the data shows that student performance is directly linked to the economy: The more poverty within your district, the worse prepared students are for success. Tax cuts haven’t helped. Social safety nets do. If state legislators are really interested in savings schools, they’ll spend money on programs that help kids from the bottom up rather than continuing to ram CEOs down their throats.

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HIGH BAR IN 24 CHALLENGE Jonathan Delozier | Amherst News-Times

Two Amherst students earned first place in their respective age groups in this year’s Lorain County 24 Game challenge. Sofia DiFilippo (far left) and Makenna Roth (kneeling) secured top honors Feb. 7 in fifth and fourth grades, respectively. The event is held each year by the Educational Service Center of Lorain County’s gifted consortium.

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Christina Meecha of Amherst was honored Saturday, Feb. 9 by Connecting for Kids. She has been named Professional/Educator of the Year by the group for providing education and support to families concerned about their children. Meecha is an intervention specialist at Hilliard Elementary School in Westlake.

AMHERST JUNIOR HIGH HONOR ROLLS Sixth Grade Honor Roll: Sofia Anadiotis, Trinity Anderson, Mia Atkinson, Isaiah Baldwin, Logan Banyas, Autumn Beck, Michael Carter, Aron Cortez, Dylan Coughlin, Lola Coughlin, Aubrielle Dewey, Riley Diar, Lucas Diedrick, Alexander Dokovski, Cooper Fenik, Katelynn Florek, Kylie Francisco, Brayden Gallogly, Ema Garcia, Riley Grooms, MacKenzie Gutierrez, Madison Gutierrez, Nathan Hunt, Laila Jackson, Nevaeh Jackson, Melissa Jean-Louis, Livia Jenkins, Lizza Jenkins, Elijah Kender, Samantha Kilzer, Frank Klanac, Andrew Kliemann, Izabelle Layne, Dina Lin, Tobias Marvin, Cooper Miller, Hayden Nagy, Ashley Newman, Zachary Nickoloff, Aubri Nunez, Logan Orlandi, Holden Panfil, Isabella Pugh, Nyeisha Reid, Mackenzee Reitzel, Margaret Ritenauer, Joshua Robinson, Joey Rodriguez-Lovell, Caleb Schenko, Emma Snodgrass, Ryan Sterna, Ella Stevenson, Kayson Sturgill, Ben Susi, Clark Tansey, Bianca Teppo, Harley Thomas, Akierra Thompson, Gwen Thompson, Brooke Vorhees, Colt Woch, Kyan Woods, Landon Woodworth, Isabelle Yuhasz-Berlin, Cole Zajkowski. High Honor Roll: Zoey Bally, Miranda Bena, Jenson Biscoff, McKenna Bottomlee, Dax Bremer, Adrianna Charles, Angelic Cherney, Kamille Coleman, Allison Copeland, Alexis Costin, Caleb Crawford, Landon Crosby, Madilyn Daviduk, Abby Diaz, Ashton Draga, Zachary Ellis, Oliver Fekete, Jade Gedling, Gabriel Hearn, Gabrielle Herold, Genevieve Hermann, Mallory Heyd, Nina Hoffman, James Hoovler, Ainsley Hunker, Jonathon Janosik, Jordyn Jones, Addison Lachman, Michael Lewis, Dalton Lindsay, Ava Loeser, Ella Lombardozzi, Katherine Low, Austin Lugar, Alexander Mace, Selene Manholt, Lindey Mariast, Anthony Martin, Cole Mayer,

Mallory Mayfield, Maguire Mihalek, Nicholas Moss, Hayden Nahm, Jazmin Norman, Rocco Palermo, Darwin Penano, Owen Perna, Claire Petrillo, Abigail Phillips, Ryan Pieschalski, Logan Pitcock, Kora Pritt, Makayla Radman, Tayler Radman, Charles Rados, Jeffery Reichert, Brayden Rosebeck, Nevaeh Sadler, Alana Santiago, Jacob Schliesser, Ella Schubert, Ariana Serrano, Madeline Settle, Aniya Smith, Dain Smith, Jackson Solyom, Paityn Sooy, Nathan Stewart, Robert Takacs, Gavin Taliano, Marin Tellier, Prince Tran, Emilio Trevino, Vittoria Verde, Amaya Walsh, Evann Watchorn,Ryan Watkins, Mort Wilson, Addison Wood, Joseph Zaworski. All A’s: Madeline Almady, Fernando Amador, Riuver Ambroz, Jocelyn Anderson, Olivia Bailey, Brenden Bingham, Lance Buffa, Callie Christner, Henry Cislo, Julia Ciura, Abigail Cooke, Carlton Davis, Taylor Davis, Avaree DiFilippo, Aubrey Dooley, Brady Edwards, Madelyne Gates, Aubrey Gonzalez, Reagan Groom, Grace Grove, Allison Jackson, Sadie Koba-Nelson, Mikayla Kroesen, Spencer Leibolt, David Lewis, Kaitlyn Molnar, Cole Norris, Melissa Nunez, Sophia Pecora, Josue Perez, Alexis Podboy, Candace Puhalla, Kendall Richardson, Carmela Rivera, Vegas Ronan,Alana Roth, Emma Sayers, Luke Schreiber, Ethan Staveski, Carson Timko, Roxy Trunzo, Cameron Velez, Noah Von Kaenel, Vincent Washburn, Matthew Weidner, Aiden Workman, Lucas Young, Adriano Zagar. Seventh Grade Honor Roll: Gabrielle AlAmeeri, William Arendt, Ross Auvil, Ryan Auvil, Claire Bedo, Matt Beischlag, Gabrielle Brezina, Angela Brillon, Loganm Brown, Mackenzie Cheatham, Jackson Ciu, Alexander Colon, Lindsay Cornwell, Caleb Cortes, Gavyn Cumberledge, Marga-

ret Deisler, Carson Denman, Joshua Diaz, Larissa Diedrick, Mitchell Diehl, Lana Dietrich, Stephan Dokovski, Nancy Doyle, Brooke Faber, Mason Fisher, Giavonna Franks, Andrew Gayheart, Christian Gendics, Baylor Gross, Zachary Gumble, Casey Hale, Elana Hamilton, Jacob Heberling, Ethan Homolya, Natalie Hudzinski, Kaelun James, Samuel Janik, Ava Kelley, Kristen Kelley, Morgan Kessler, Ijanai King, Jennie Kirmus, Michael Kobylka, Carl Matos, Amanda McElheny, Emily McElheny, Matthew Muntz, Ava Murphy, Jessica Nickoloff, Trent Odelli, James P’Simer, Elaina Paradissis, Michael Parish, Ty Perez, Landon Plumb, Charles Porter, Peyton Roberts, Zoey Roy, Sean Sabol, Madelyn Sanders, Megan Shafer, Madison Siumulcik, Samuel Snowden, Natalie Sprinkle, Javob Stawicki, Addison Stump, Ayden Supple, Ava Sweeney, Aaron Swiers, Nathaniel Thomas, Taylor Traband, Manuel Trevino, Christopher Turner, Kadence Vanche, Alexandrea Vargo, Adrianna Velez, Gracie Walton, Ella Yonts. High Honor Roll: Sara Anadiotis, Elizabeth Anderson, Ava Aschemeier, Grace Astherton, Elizabeth Barry, Amelia Behm, Luke Bengele, Jessie Boonekamp, Alexa Bowens, Landen Bray, Gabrielle Breckmenridge, Ja’Vyen Carter, Mason Caethon, Nicholas Costello, Hayden Coughlin, Ava Darmos, Izabella DeJesus, Ruari Dever, Alyson Dotson, Katelyn Drop, Madeline Durica, Jacqueline Fuentes-Quiej, Sianna German, Ava Gilles, Elaina Gilles, Ashley Grapes, Brina Guan, Brooke Hendershot, Connor Hering, Ava Hoffman, Victoria Hopkins, Clara Horwedel, Ethan Howard, Camden Hunter, Carson Jeffers, Jordyn Jevcak, Elaine Kapalin, Paige Kotefski, Lauren Kukucka, Layla Marsh, McKenzie Mayfield, Emilee McCann, Ceronica Mudrock, Ryan Naelitz, Elle Niehart,

Annabella O’Brien, Jadenm Orlandi, Liliana Phillips, Natalie Pleban, Mackenzie Price, Devin Ramirez, Holley Rangel, Kaylee Richards, Sabrina Schaeffer, Hannaiah Smith, Elizabeth Sonntag, Julianna Spataro, Sabrina Stawicki, Valyn Survance, Isabel Taylor, Ryan Trowbridge, Vananthony Trunzo, Brianna Ujvari, Mark Vitelli, Gianna Vrooman, Cecily Waynar, Jonathon Williams, Chadwick Yoder. All A’s: Sydney Alto, Corin Balut, Braeden Bard, Kendall Bott, Hailee Bukovac, Aaron Clappas, Ezekiel DeMercurio, Kayla Ferancy, Audrey Frankart, Jillian George, Elizabeth Iliff, Henry Isaacs, Dane Janis, Jacob Jesko, Elizabeth Kapalin, Mason Kinser, Alexa Koscho, Rylie Kuhn, Alivia Liddington, Logan McCrone, Rachel McDerment, Cohen McGee, Joseph Miller, Jacob Morris, Jacob Nunez, Carrie Prichard, Lauren Prusak, Ethan Ray, Alyssa Rodriguez, Bradyn Silvasy, Brooke Sultzer, Julia Zack. Eighth Grade Honor Roll: Hannah Ascenbach, Riley Banyas, Maya Bellman, Leah Biedenbach, Jadyn Brockmeyer, Emma Bruewer, Augustus Brynak, Zachary Bunnell, Catherine Burton, John Cain, Ryan Campana, Alexandra Charles, Nicholas Ciura, Cara Craddock, Isabella Dellipoala, Grant Dobo, Philip Dokovski, Bishop Fryson, Cameron Gendics, Christian Heckman, Charly Hicks, Maya Johnson, Leah Koscho, Blake Kubasak, Kathryn Lee, Seth Lopez, John Mackin, Morgan Malin, Mya Mandat, Aleishka Marrero, Rafael Martinez, Lindsey McConihe, Celece Mediavilla, Drew Pieschalski, Braden Pluta, Carrett Pugh, Jeffrey Rangel, Hailey Salvagni, Owen Shafer, Sid Sharma, Kayden Tackett, Sincere Taylor, Catherine Turner, Shelby Veard, Xavier Wilgor, Rayan Zaidi, Halle Zapolski. High Honor Roll: Ella

Baker, Naudia Balek, Megan Bollin, Yasmine Bounit, Trent Branchen, Colby Cabrera, Braden Carpenter, Andrew Cvetkovic, Devan Daidone, Owen Davis, Morgan Donohue, Evan Draga, Lucy Fenik, Luke Figueroa, Grant Cabrie, Jules Gedling, Trevor Gillam, Alexa Goodrich, Isabela Gotsis, Ryan Graber, Anthony Greenm, ooper Guilliams, Zoe Guilonard, Ava Haddix, Preston Hawkins, Caden Henry, Kameron Hinton,m Braden Hunker, Trevor Huston, Maxwell Hyde, Aidan Hylton, Jenna Juristy, Ava Komosa, Lillianne Kossow, Mia Ksenich, Paige LaBranche, Hudson Lisner, Isabella Loder-Nickeson, Zachary Low, Chase Mayer, Benjamin McKee, Sean McQuate, Sydney Miller, Megan Myers, Kaylee Pajor, Nathan Palos, John Perez-Strohmeyer, Gavin Pogachar, Devin Pritt, Jacob Schneider, Kendra Shimrock, Jaedon Smath, Madison Smith, Madison Smith Grant Sooy, Emma Stipanovich, Mackenzie Szudarek, Liam Taliano, Chloe Teppo, Donald Theisen, Carly Traut, Molly Tremaine. All A’s: Alexis Alflen, Cait Alltmont, Andrew Bentley, Anderson Bingham, Kaitlyn Butler, Ada Carroll, Alexis Clappas, Hailey Counts, Sierra Dorobek, Jonathon Dvorscak, Madisno Elliott, Rose Fedan, Mya Fritz, Gabrielle Fuller, Jocelyn George, Meghan Glahn, Chase Hetrick, Lindsey Heyd, Mia Jones, Madeline Kachure, Lauren Kendall, Kylie Kimmich, Kaila Kocsis, Ashley London, Lily Macartney, Jaxk Manzo, Olivia McGrath, Emily Myers, Kaitlyn Myers, Keith Onacila, Emily Peah, Spencer Plemons, Martin Polonkay, Damien Prinkey, Maren Rhoads, Devanne Richards, Jacob Sauer, Isavella Sekletar, Sereena Sperry, Payton TarBush, Sophia Traband, Brandon Vasquez, Mattie Vasquez, Eva Wanek, Aurora Wilson, Ashlee Wysocky.

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FROM B1 front of the door. At that time, the SWAT team was doing everything it possibly could to get J.R. moved. Heroically, two of the guys were able to run up with total lack of concern for themselves. They went up and moved J.R..” “We’re talking like this happened in seconds,” he added. “This was maybe 10 minutes. It took a little bit of time.” Siler had spoken with Robinson by phone multiple times throughout the ordeal. He said the defendant expressed anger and distrust toward local law enforcement. After the shooting and just before midnight, Robinson told Siler he was willing to surrender to a marshal but could not exit the front of his home to due to tear gas used by law enforcement personnel. Robinson, who had also been shot, met Siler in his fenced-in backyard

to surrender. The marshal said Robinson asked about the Ptacek’s condition but remained belligerent with paramedics and hospital workers as they attempted to treat the three gunshot wounds he received during exchange of fire. “We wanted to find out if Mr. Robinson had any injuries he wasn’t aware of due to the stress level,” Siler said. “They wanted to give him the best care possible and he didn’t want that. He asked for us to call his cousin so she could assist with overseeing his medical care.” Defense attorney Reid Yoder had previously argued that sheriff’s deputies and SWAT needlessly escalated the situation with his client, who is afraid of police after a prior incident involving Cleveland officers. He asked Siler why SWAT team members were called to Robinson’s

home before any attempts were made to contact his client, characterizing law enforcement’s response and use of a military-grade explosion-resistant vehicle as an overreaction. Siler said Sheffield Lake police chief Anthony Campo told marshals that Robinson held a gun while speaking with officers during a prior domestic violence call and that Robinson had been called “armed and dangerous” by a woman working in Cuyahoga County’s warrant office. “My training and experience was right that day,” Siler said. “I called the SWAT team because of how I felt about the information we gathered in reference to Mr. Robinson. I was right that day.” “I repeatedly texted and called and wasn’t able to get a hold of him,” he said. “I utilized a (public address system) in repeated attempts to get him to walk out with his hands up.

So yes, sir. I did everything possible at the time which I had to get him to walk out with his hands up safely.” Other attempts to communicate with Robinson were shown to the courtroom. “We want to make this just go smoothly,” deputy Deborah Hurlburt said in a FaceTime message sent to Robinson before the shooting had occurred. “We don’t want you to get hurt and we don’t want anyone else to get hurt. Give us a call back here.” Robinson was originally wanted on weapons counts out of Cuyahoga County that are still pending. He is being tried on counts of attempted murder, felonious assault, inducing panic, and tampering with evidence. The trial before judge Chris Cook in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas is wrapping up this week.

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

PEP IN THEIR STEP

Photos by Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

School spirit filled the air Friday as the Amherst Steele student body celebrated the best that the winter sports season had to offer, from outstanding seniors to state-bound cheerleaders and indoor track and field stars. For a video of the cheer team’s state routine, which features amazing flips and chants, visit the News-Times page on Facebook. ABOVE: Hallie Gornall smiles at the front of a Comets cheer formation. BOTTOM LEFT: Kiersten Bowen leads a cheer of A-M-H-E-R-S-T to get the crowd pumped. The Comets head this week to the state cheerleading competition. BOTTOM RIGHT: Chris Barbaro leads the band, which gets the bleachers fired up to start the pep rally.

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OBERLIN NEWS-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 • SERVING OBERLIN SINCE 1930

Architect chosen to design dream school JASON HAWK EDITOR

ThenDesign Architecture has been hired from a pool of nine firms to imagine a new PK-5 campus for the Oberlin City Schools. "We are very excited to have them as part of our team and to work with them," said superintendent David Hall on Feb. 25, when the board of education voted unanimously to approve a 128-page contract with the Willoughby-based company.

building will be "uniquely Oberlin." "As we move forward, we want to reassure our community that an important goal of the Oberlin school board is to avoid imposing unnecessary long-term costs on the Oberlin community," she said. "Since the original buildings were constructed 60 years ago, there have been many changes in architecture, engineering, and construction materials, which has revolutionized building design. We ARCHITECT PAGE C2

“The building will be designed to spark student imagination...” ANNE SCHAUM, PRESIDENT OBERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION TDA's Bradford Gellert was chosen to serve as project manager. He holds degrees from Yale and Columbia universities and is known for a focus on sustainability. In fact, Gellert is one of

App-based tour illuminates city’s vibrant history

just eight in his field nationwide to serve on the American Institute of Architects' committee on sustainability, according to TDA partner Christopher Smith. The firm is also responsi-

ble locally for designing the North Olmsted Performing Arts Center and North Ridgeville Academic Center. In a prepared statement, school board president Anne Schaum said the new PK-5

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HILLARY HEMPSTEAD OBERLIN COLLEGE

What began as an aspiration to open a history museum in Oberlin morphed into a series of app-based tours that aim to represent the city’s diverse history. Some of the most repeated Oberlin College history tidbits may be these: that it was the first college to admit all students without respect to race, and it was the first to admit women alongside men. But in addition to those defining features, the college and town have a rich history that bears additional explanation. “Oberlin has an interesting, contested heritage,” said Gary Kornblith, emeritus professor of history. “The town looks very different to those who are connected to the college and very different if you’re part of the town that lives below the poverty line. It’s different if you’re a tenured professor or part of another group.” Kornblith, along with several other Oberlin citizens including library archivist Ken Grossi, Emerita Professor of History Carol Lasser, Laurel Price Jones, former Oberlin associate professor Rhys Price Jones, Oberlin Heritage Center director Liz Shultz, and Oberlin African American Genealogy & History Group president Annessa Wyman and group member Phyllis Yarber Hogan, endeavored to chronicle various experiences in the city. So they banded together to create the Coalition for Oberlin History, whose purpose is “to tell Oberlin’s stories in the plural,” said Kornblith. While the coalition explored the idea of creating a brick-and-mortar museum to tell the city’s stories, finding a location to house the project proved to be a challenge. But during a sculpture garden tour that utilized an app to educate users, Kornblith and Lasser stumbled upon the technology they realized could be useful in educating about history — without all of the expensive overhead of a physical museum. “We saw great possibilities with using an app — we could easily create multiple tours. I looked into the cost, and the app was free to use. So the price was right,” said Kornblith. The app’s structure also provided an ideal way for the coalition to easily serve various audiences. Because of Oberlin’s varied history, it was important to the group to highlight a range of Oberlin experiences. As of now, the group has created four tours to focus on the following: Oberlin schools, Westwood Cemetery, Groveland Street’s African-American community, and Oberlin College. A fifth tour, led by Lasser and a current Oberlin student and covering the history of the town, is in the works. Kornblith said the group has discussed producing additional tours in the future. Produced by Kornbluth and Grossi, “Oberlin College: The First Century” takes users on a walk on and around Tappan Square, with eights stops in total. It introduces visitors to the early history of the college, including the founders' decisions to admit women alongside men and the role of students and faculty in the struggle against slavery in the decades leading up to the Civil War. The tours are not only a resource for the HISTORY TOUR PAGE C2

Photos by Jonathan Delozier | Oberlin News Tribune

From there to here and here to there, funny things were everywhere for area kids Sunday at the Oberlin Public Library’s 20th annual Dr. Seuss Day. The event is sponsored by the Oberlin College chapter of America Reads. Those in attendance were treated to live performances from costumed characters, crafts, games, and readings of classic tales. The day commemorates the March 2 birthday of the famous author. ABOVE: Julia Gillispie and Tracy and Gianna Torres promote Dr. Seuss and clean teeth with Manny and Emily Booker of Avon. Jacob Gillispie is hiding underneath his tooth costume. RIGHT: Julia Rohde and Maureen Simon of America Reads greet five-year-old Halle Yankel and eightyear-old Kendra Emerson.

Zenda asks for early release JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A motion for judicial release has been filed on behalf of Elizabeth Zenda, a Pittsfield Township woman found guilty last summer in the drowning death of a child under her supervision. Defense attorney Doug Merrill filed the motion Feb. 28, asking for his client to be released from prison. Zenda, 49, has served roughly seven months of a four-year sentence that also entails five years of probation upon her release. She was convicted in June by judge James Miraldi in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas on one count of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child endangering, all felonies. On Oct. 5, 2016, toddlers Annie and Jaxon Flynn were found submerged in Zenda’s backyard pool. Annie was pronounced dead at Mercy Health Allen Hospital in Oberlin while Jaxon Flynn

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was revived but suffered brain damage. Zenda had run a daycare service at her West Road home for six years and had looked after Annie and Jaxon for just over one year. Investigators said the children slid underneath a seven-inch gap between Zenda’s pool deck and a protective gate while Zenda

remained indoors. According to testimony, Annie had gone under the gate at least one other time before that, which led Zenda to lean a plastic baby gate against it. The baby gate was found tipped over the day of the drowning. Prosecutors and medical examiners agreed on the baby gate being an inadequate response to the danger of a pool. Zenda’s daughter-in-law, 22-year-old Tanya Zenda, was also present at the home the day of the incident and was found guilty Feb. 13 in Oberlin Municipal Court of misdemeanor child endangering. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail but that term was suspended by judge Thomas Januzzi on the condition she “lives a law-abiding life” with no similar incidents or domestic violence charges for three years and attends a parenting class. The younger Zenda was also fined $250 and will serve 10 months of probation.

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Brush collection

The city of Oberlin will collect brush from Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15. Brush must be cut to lengths no longer than six feet and be neatly stacked in the same direction at the curb. Limbs larger than six inches in diameter cannot be placed for city collection. Brush must be free of wire, metal, stone, nails, rope, and other foreign materials. Japanese knotweed (which looks like bamboo), stumps, brush with root balls, limbs larger than six inches in diameter, unstacked brush, grape vines, rose bushes, and non-woody yard waste will not be collected. Recovery of these organic materials helps to keep excess nutrients out of the watershed, reduces the potential for algae growth, and ensures higher quality aquatic habitat. During brush collection, wood chips may be delivered free of charge to Oberlin residents. Call 440-775-7218 for more information.

OHC gets grant

The Oberlin Heritage Center has received a $2,007 grant through the Ohio History Connection. It will go toward a project that will help historic house museums in Ohio identify best practices for self-guided tours. The Heritage Center will lead this project that will enable small museums throughout Ohio to formulate self-guided tours for their institutions. Turning to self-guided tours is a necessity for many house museums, as volunteer tour guides in the numbers needed can be difficult to find. “The Ohio History Fund allows us to preserve and share Ohio stories by supporting local history projects all over the state,” said Burt Logan, CEO of the Ohio History Connection. “Local history helps us understand where we came from and gives us a sense of identity and place, inspiring pride in our communities.”

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Oberlin News-Tribune

Schools seek Moody's rating JASON HAWK EDITOR

When you apply for a mortgage, you want the best interest rate possible — the lower the rate, the less you pay in the long run. That's the goal for the Oberlin City Schools as well as educators prepare to borrow $17.7 million for construction of a new PK-5 elementary building. On Friday, the district sent a delegation of three to Chicago to make a bond rating presentation to Moody's Investors Service. Treasurer Angela Dotson, superintendent David Hall, and board of education member Ken Stanley made the trip. Their job was to give a "marketing and sales pitch to make us look as good as we can," as school board president Anne Schaum put it. "The better bond rating we get, the better interest rate we will get," said Stanley. Here's how it works: Voters in November passed a bond issue, which means the new school will be paid for through taxes over the next 37 years. But the district will have to pay its design, consulting,

“The better bond rating we get, the better interest rate we will get.” KEN STANLEY OBERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION construction, insurance, and furnishing costs up-front — so educators need money now. To get it, they'll sell bonds within the next few weeks. You can even buy them if you want to invest in the school system. The interest rate on those bonds is key to keeping costs down, and that means the school system needs a credit rating. The Oberlin Schools have never had a credit rating, so far as can be determined by research dating back to the 1960s, Dotson told us. The city of Oberlin is rated Aa2 and typically a school district is granted a rating one rung lower than its city.

The rating is based on an incredible range of factors: cash position, financial history, five-year forecast, voter support, enrollment trends, demographics, and the community's culture. The biggest single consideration will be the local economy, Dotson said. Projections for business growth, income revenue, industry, and the future of Oberlin College will all play into the rating. The school district hired a municipal advisor, Sudsina & Associates, to develop a preliminary credit profile. "They said our district looks good for a lot of reasons... we have a strong bottom line right now," Stanley said in February. The profile shows the Oberlin City Schools have strong and improving finances, excellent voter support, and an income tax that balances the tax load on seniors. It also notes the stable presence of the college, Federal Aviation Administration, and Kendal at Oberlin. But Sudsina & Associates also warned of vulnerabilities such as the college's tax-exempt status, declining enrollment, and a history of limited financial reserves.

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Oberlin College wins first

Oberlin College was awarded a $1,500 prize at the 7th Annual Peoples Bank Undergraduate Business Case Competition, placing first in a field of 15 schools. The event was held Feb. 9 at Marietta College. Oberlin’s team members included Kieran Minor, Amanda Shen, and Luoying Sheng. The team’s faculty advisor was Viplav Saini. “Peoples Bank is dedicated to investing in our communities through scholastic advancement and outreach,” said bank president and CEO Chuck Sulerzyski. “The Case Competition is an opportunity for undergraduate students from multiple colleges and universities to provide a solution to a real world business scenario. The competition allows Peoples Bank to familiarize ourselves with prospective candidates for employment and for students to become familiar with the Marietta area." Teams were given three months to prepare case studies in the areas of human resources, finance, strategic planning, and marketing. The 20-minute presentations were made to Peoples Bank senior management.

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Two new auxiliary officers have joined the Oberlin police department: Charles Scott and Gage Hylton have started their field training with Ptl. Matthew Sustarsic and auxiliary Sgt. James Vidovich.

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are committed to designing a building that will integrate all the parts of the building and surrounding landscape, which will provide superior quality while dramatically reducing costs for energy, water, and maintenance." The key to achieving savings while improving quality is to account for the costs of materials and systems in the building for its entire lifespan, she said. "The building will be designed to spark

student imagination, develop awareness of connections, and encourage culture, diversity, and empathy, which is the foundation of Oberlin," said Schaum. Smith said TDA will spend about a year designing the building. "The one thing we know is we have a limited budget, right? So there are going to be competing priorities through the whole process," he said. The board will have make hard decisions along the way. While sustainability is the big priority, there will doubtless be trade-offs. Schaum listed energy efficiency, durability, functionality, occupant satisfaction, accessibility, safety and security,

and "student-centered educational pedagogy" as the board's main goals for the new school. Board of education members have their own interests, too — for example, Barry Richard advocated for solar power to be part of the project and said landscaping should be a consideration early on. Board member Ken Stanley asked architects to consider "the Norway model" when designing the school. Schools in Scandinavian countries believe frequent breaks for recess are a key to academic success. Classes often break three or four times a day to go outside, even through cold months.

"I don't want to build a building unless elementary kids can run every day. Every day. That's really important to me," Stanley said. Hall said everyone in the community will have the chance to share ideas about what the building should look like and what amenities it should include. The school board plans to give a facilities update at each of its meetings "until the doors open," Schaum said. "We want to have opportunities for input from the community and understand where that all falls into the process before we decide there will be all-purple walls or something," she said.

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FROM C1 public. Grossi, who provides instructional sessions for classes including first-year seminars and history research methods course, also sees a place for them in the classroom. “It is my intention to either reference or use the tour during instructional sessions or presentations when discussing 19th century Oberlin history,” Grossi said. “The tour would provide another method

to share our history with students. I would also encourage students to try all the tours created by members of the Coalition for Oberlin History.” Each of the Oberlin tours can be accessed for free on the izi.Travel website or by downloading the izi. Travel app from your smartphone’s marketplace. This story was provided by Oberlin College and edited lightly for style.

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Have you heard the canopy bed story? PRICELESS GEMS PAT PRICE

I’ve told the story countless times since we moved into to Morningside, a 55 and older “active” adult community. In giving tours of our new home the tale gets told again and again. “And this is the Canopy Bed Room. When I was a child we were in a terrible car accident. A semi hit us head on and it was their fault. When the trucking company settled with our family, my mom told me I could have anything I wanted. I told her I wanted a horse. She told me I wanted a canopy bed.” Sixty years later, the bed has a room named after it! I slept in it. Our oldest daughter slept in it and our young grandson, inspired by the fact that both G-ma and his mommy once called it their own, claims it as well when he sleeps over. The year was 1956.

Mom, my sister Paula, and I were headed to the airport on old Rt. 10 to pick up my aunt’s sisters. Coming the other way were two semis. One was a furniture truck and the other carried a load of steel. The one behind was going too fast to stop and was on a trajectory to ram into the back of the one in front of it, which was stopped at a red light. He had to simply hope that no one was coming from the other direction. We were. Mom, seeing the impending crash, swerved sharply to the right, wrapping her leg around the steering column trying to shield me (I was sitting in the middle of the front seat — and there were no such things as seat belts). Mother took the brunt of the blow. Someone from Oberlin was also on the way to the airport. Those were the days when everyone in Oberlin had license plates begin-

ning in ZQ, ZR, or YM. When the gentleman saw the familiar plates at the accident scene he stopped to ask and was told that the truck driver who caused the accident was in tears because he thought he had killed the little girl with pigtails. That was me. I don’t remember who the fellow was, but he was later relieved to find out that none of us had been killed. They called Dad from the hospital, telling him only that there had been an accident and that he had to come right away. Paula had banged her knees on the dash board,

bloodying one and bruising the other. I hit my head on the dash and suffered a concussion. Mom’s leg and her arm were both shattered. I woke up twice in the hospital. The first time there were medical personnel hovering all around my bed talking about me but I couldn’t respond. Instead, I just drifted off again. The second time I awoke, Dad was at my bedside. I complained that my pillow was cold and lumpy and he explained that it was filled with ice because I had hit my head. My next fiveyear-old complaint was all about hunger, so he went in search of food. His patience ran thin when I declared that the graham crackers he had scrounged up were not my usual kind and I refused to eat them. I had to stay overnight for observation but the next morning Dad got me into a wheelchair and rolled me into

Mom’s room. She was a purple and blue mess with one leg awkwardly elevated in traction and one arm all wrapped up like a mummy all the way up to her shoulder. Reportedly (as I do not remember this), I struggled to raise my own arm to wave and uttered wanly, “Hello Mother.” What followed was a year-long recovery for Mom. She lived in a hospital bed in the middle of our den. My parents hired a woman to cook for us and Mother was surprised at how many trips she made to the refrigerator each day until they realized that much of that time was actually spent in the liquor cabinet. They hired someone else after that! Mom had bone grafts to supplement the plates and pins and eventually was able to get up and about. All of Oberlin stayed involved with her progress since my Aunt Helen put a blackboard in the window at Sperry

Gorske and regularly wrote updates for all passersby! The light at that fateful intersection was enhanced with three red lights up at the top and we called it “The Gorske Memorial Stoplight.” It took two years for the trucking company to settle. I was determined that I wanted a horse but in retrospect I think Mom was right to tell me what I wanted instead. That canopy bed still looks mighty good. It has served us well — probably better than a horse would have and besides, it all adds up to a darned good story to tell as we conduct “new house” tours! Pat Gorske Price graduated from Oberlin High School and taught English and drama there for 12 years. In retirement she continues to enjoy writing and theater. Comments can be made to joeandpat price@centurytel.net.

CHURCH DIRECTORY All Oberlin-area churches are invited to post service times in the News-Tribune. Send your listing to us via email at news@lcnews papers.com. • Park Street Seventh-day Adventist Church, 99 South Park St., has Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Prayer meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays via the prayer line (details on the church website). Visit www. parkstreetsda.org for more information. • Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets at 355 East Lorain St. at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays for worship. Childcare is available. The Caregivers Support Group will meet from 2:303:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 for those who care for a spouse, partner, friend, or child. Meditation, drawing from many traditions, will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12. • Christ Episcopal Church, 162 South Main St., holds Sunday services of the Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Adult Christian formation is held at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. Adult choir rehearsals are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. • Grace Lutheran Church, 310 West Lorain St., holds

worship service and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on Sundays followed by fellowship and adult Bible study at 11:40 a.m. • Sacred Heart Church, 410 West Lorain St., has a vigil Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturdays; Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m.; and weekday Masses at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 8:45 a.m. Fridays. • The First Church in Oberlin, United Church of Christ, 106 North Main St., has Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with communion the first Sunday of each month. Childcare provided. Children’s church is at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school will be held for all ages at 11 a.m. For weekly information, visit www.firstchurchoberlin. org. • The Empty Field Buddhist Community, 5 South Main St., Suite 212, meets at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays. Meetings include two 25-minute meditation periods and book study until 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact John Sabin at 440-574-1570 or jwsabin@ gmail.com. • First United Methodist Church, 45 South Professor St., has adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with infant care available. • Christ Temple Apostolic Church, 370 West Lincoln St., has free hot breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday prayer from

9-9:30 a.m. Sunday Academy is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for preschool to adults, followed by concession and refreshments. Worship and children’s church is at 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer is from noon to 1 p.m. First Friday prayer is from 7-8 p.m. Prison ministry at Lorain Correctional Institution in Grafton is at 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. For transportation, call pastor Laurence Nevels at 440-7741909. • Pittsfield Community Church has Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. There is a new Mothers of Preschool children’s group. For more information, call 440-774-2162. • Rust United Methodist Church meets Sundays with a free community breakfast at 9 a.m., church school for all ages at 9:30 a.m., and worship at 11 a.m. A noon prayer service is held each Wednesday. Sparrow Bible Study is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m., 133 Smith St. Gospel Choir practices at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. • Peace Community Church, 44 East Lorain St., has worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays. There is a children’s class during service. A peace vigil is held at noon on Saturday on Tappan Square. • House of Praise International Church meets at 11 a.m. each Sunday at Oberlin

High School with a service as well as children and youth ministries. For details, visit www.hopchurch.org. • Mount Zion Baptist Church, 185 South Pleasant St., has the Church at Study service at 9:30 a.m. Sundays with the Church at Worship at 10:30 a.m. The Church at Prayer is held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. • Calvary Baptist Church, 414 South Main St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with children’s church for preschool through third grade. Bible study is held at 6 p.m. on Sundays, with teens meeting at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday is family night with Men of Action Bible study, Women of Faith Bible study, and teen and JOY Club meetings at 6:30 p.m. • East Oberlin Community Church has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. A friends and family meal is held at noon on the last Sunday of each month; take a dish to share. Pastor Chris Vough has office hours at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, followed by Bible study at 6 p.m. For more information, call 440-774-3443. • Life Builders Foursquare Church meets at the pastor’s residence, 43 East Vine St. Sunday praise and worship starts at 11 a.m. Men’s Bible study is at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. A women’s meeting is

held twice each month on Sunday after church. • Oberlin Missionary Alliance Church, 125 South Pleasant St., holds Sunday school for children and adults at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m. Weekly workshop begins with Wednesday prayer services at noon and Bible studies at 7 p.m. with pastor Lester Allen. • Oberlin Friends (Quakers) meet for worship from 10:30-11:30 a.m. each Sunday in the education center at Kendal at Oberlin, 600 Kendal Dr. • Glorious Faith Tabernacle, 45637 East Hamilton St., has services Sundays at 11 a.m. with pastors Allan and Rochelle Carter. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Intercessory prayer is held at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays with Bible study at 7 p.m. • Green Pastures Baptist Church, 12404 Leavitt Rd., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship service on Sundays at 11 a.m. A Sunday evening service is held at 6 p.m. • The Kipton Community Church, 511 Church St., has Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 am. with youth Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Communion is the first Sunday of the month. The church food pantry is open every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. for our area.

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OBP gets show of faith, cash from council

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JASON HAWK EDITOR

City council has loosened its purse strings, giving the Oberlin Business Partnership more cash to promote local festivals and tourism. The nonprofit will get $70,016 this year and an extended agreement through 2021 to provide a range of services. OBP will be tasked with organizing the Family Fun Fair and other activities, distributing bed tax revenues to other civic groups, and running Main Street programs. It will also promote community development programs such as revolving loans for businesses, tax abatement initiatives, the Oberlin Connector Service, Heritage Home Program, and Community Housing Improvement Program. City council has for many years provided funds to OBP but the new deal represents both a drastic funding increase and a show of trust. Council president Bryan Burgess said the business partnership doesn't need annual oversight when it comes to the funds. "I'm very thrilled this is a longterm contract and doesn't have to be revisited on an annual basis," he said. In 2018, there were three separate agreements between the city of Oberlin and OBP for a total of $57,275, which comes bed tax revenue. According to city finance director Sal Talarico, The Hotel at Oberlin and Oberlin College both generate money through that tax. Last year saw the highest bed tax gross on record at $82,372, up from $45,288 in 2015 — but Talarico said he's "not convinced it will be that high next year." The new agreement was passed unanimously by council on a first reading, though not without reservations. "Hopefully the revenue doesn't go down in the hotel because if it does I don't know how you're going to work the budget at that point," said councilman Ronnie Rimbert. If bed tax revenue drops to $55,000 or $60,000, "I hope you're not coming back to us looking for the rest. I just don't know how that scenario would play out," he said. Council members did heap praise on Oberlin Business Partnership director Janet Haar for the services the nonprofit provides. Haar said Family Fun Fair attendance has grown in recent years but admitted there have been challenges in some areas, such as the Oberlin Summer Concert Series. "Band prices have skyrocketed and sponsorships are very difficult to get today," she said. A "Save the Summer Concert Series" comedy night fundraiser will be held May 10, she told council.

SCHOLARS EMILY CAPERS of Oberlin is one of 35 writers and artists whose work was selected for publication in the 2018 edition of Baldwin Wallace University’s annual literary and art journal, The Mill. Capers is a graduate of Oberlin High School majoring in creative writing. The following Oberlin students have graduated from Bowling Green State University: • CONNOR FERENCE earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. • ALEXIS SHICK earned an associate of applied science degree and a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. BENJAMIN ELGREN of Oberlin has graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physics from Colorado College.

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Kent State University School Of Architecture senior Jordan Latta talks with Ed Miller of Oberlin at “Imagine Oberlin.”

‘Imaginging Oberlin’ kicks off community land trust campaign ERIK ANDREWS CORRESPONDENT

Seeds of a grand idea introduced in early 2016 sprouted Tuesday as the Oberlin Community Land Trust kicked off a membership campaign. The gathering, billed as “Imagine Oberlin,” was attended by nearly 100 people. They were challenged by land trust president Krista Long to envision a town with attractive affordable housing options for both first time homeowners as well as seniors entering their twilight years. The walls of the South Main Street event space were covered with conceptual housing drawings as created by several students from the Kent State University School of Architecture. These students, under the guidance of professor Joe Feruk, have been working with the Oberlin Community Land Trust for the year leading up to the kickoff. They designed proposed dwellings for real spaces in town, such as the site of the former

Oberlin Bait Canteen and lots currently owned by the Oberlin City Schools. Feruk and his students explained ideas behind their drawings, which focused on sustainability, single-floor spaces, and more. Long, who together with vice president Liz Burgess nurtured the land trust idea, announced that the organization had officially incorporated and completed the filing of paperwork required for the nonprofit designation. She expressed gratitude for support from city leaders, local business owners, El Centro, Oberlin College, and Kendal at Oberlin. At the top of the list was the Community Foundation of Lorain County, which provided two grants. The first helped retain Marge Misak, a nationally recognized expert on land trusts, which advanced the exploration of options as they would pertain to Oberlin. The second was a $15,000 challenge-matching grant to build membership and promote the organization’s educational

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Wrestling In the competitive Division 3 Garfield Heights district wrestling tournament, Oberlin's two wrestlers — Reggie Bouchonville (126 pounds) and Riley Horning (195) — were eliminated before reaching the placement rounds. As a result, no Oberlin wrestlers will be headed to the state tournament this weekend in Columbus. Next year, the team will miss its three all-star seniors, Reggie and Ronald Bouchonville and Brendan McClung.

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outreach to the community. The land trust’s launch follows a 2017 housing study commissioned by the city of Oberlin. It identified “a shortage of adequate housing for middle-income seniors, low-income families, and young families seeking starter homes.” The plan is for the land trust to purchase developable properties so that new homeowners will only have to foot the bill for the dwellings, making homes more affordable. Any sale of the home would be for the building only, while the trust would retain the ownership of the land. There are hurdles to clear, however. None of the designs presented at Imagining Oberlin would be permissible under the city’s existing building codes, some attendees pointed out. Long noted that while the designs help “visualize and imagine” what Oberlin might have in the future, none were planned for construction. “This is just a start,” Long said. “We’ll want everyone to dig in and really understand the many benefits this could bring to Oberlin.”

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Basketball Both the boys and girls' seasons have concluded, but the teams are reaping recognition for their play this season. On the girls side, senior Karissa Rankin has been recognized as both a First Team All-Conference performer and the MVP for the PACStripes Division. Her teammates, junior Victoria Jackson (Second Team All-Conference) and senior Nya Grady-Norman (honorable mention) collected honors as well. Coach Tiffany Dotson will bid farewell to seven seniors as they re-tool for next season. Likewise, the boys had three players honored by the Patriot Athletic Conference. Sophomore Giles Harrell and junior Aaron Hopkins were tabbed for Second Team All-Conference awards, and freshman Andre Yarber was selected as an honorable mention performer for the 2018-2019 season. Coach Kurt Russell will welcome all three back next year as they return for the inaugural season of the new Lorain County Conference. Indoor Track The Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches indoor state championships (divisions 2 and 3) were held this past weekend at Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Oberlin was represented by 4x200 boys and girls relay teams. The girls team consisting of Ryley Steggall, Leah Bratton, Julia Malakar, and Liz Santiago posted a respectable 18th place finish in a personal team best of 1:55.34. Likewise, the boys relay squad of Jonathan Turner, DJ Anderson, Solomon Kelley, and Kieran Thornhill posted a 1:38.26 time en route to a 19th place finish. As with the girls, this was the team's best time for the season.

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POLICE REPORTS • Feb. 12 at 12:29 p.m.: Two smoking devices with suspected marijuana residue, a metal grinder with more, and a jar of suspected marijuana were turned over to police by Oberlin College security. • Feb. 13 at 4:17 p.m.: A woman reported a scam in which she received a $7,000 check in the mail. She was told to use it to buy gift cards and money orders and in return the sender would marry the woman and buy her a house. Her bank put a partial hold on the check and she sent money orders to a California address. She now owes the bank $5,000. • Feb. 13 at 5:39 p.m.: Danielle Ladesic was charged with possession of marijuana paraphernalia. • Feb. 13 at 9:58 p.m.: Wade Yarber Jr. was charged with possession of marijuana. • Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m.: Police took custody of a boy who would not obey his foster mother. • Feb. 15 at Responding to a call about property damage at a West College Street apartment, police confiscated a metal grinder and two glass pipes containing suspected marijuana residue. • Feb. 15 at 2:48 a.m.: Javonte Adams was arrested on a warrant through the Elyria police department on a robbery count. Adams allegedly threatened to end his life while in custody; he was taken to a hospital for evaluation. A woman with him at the time was wanted on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a traffic charge but was released due to manpower constraints. • Feb. 15 at 7:16 p.m.: Ashley Lovett turned herself in on a warrant through the Oberlin Municipal Court for contempt of court after failing to appear for arraignment. The original charge was driving under suspension. • Feb. 15 at 10:18 p.m.: A boy was charged with possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. • Feb. 16 at 2:58 p.m.: A shoplifting complaint was made at Wal-Mart. The person involved was also a suspect in previous sports trading card thefts. He allegedly pushed a security guard out of the way and ran from the store when confronted. • Feb. 17 at 1:40 p.m.: A $400 snow plow remote controller was reported stolen from a vehicle on East Lorain Street. • Feb. 17 at 3:14 p.m.: A keyboard was reported stolen from a North Main Street residence. • Feb. 19 at 8:04 p.m.: Kassandra Smith, 28, of Wellington, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, BAC over 0.17, operation without reasonable control, and failure to reinstate a driver's license. • Feb. 21 at 9:45 a.m.: A bookbag containing a laptop was reported stolen. It was later found. • Feb. 21 at 7:17 p.m.: Several pipes, a tobacco grinder, a bong, and a glass jar containing suspected marijuana were turned over to police by Oberlin College security. • Feb. 21 at 11:56 p.m.: Michael Johnson, 23, of Oberlin, was arrested on a warrant through the Elyria police department for misuse of credit cards. He was arrested after police responded to an incident near the Kohl Jazz Building and Lorenzo's Pizza. • Feb. 22 at 11:34 p.m.: A man said his son was slashing his tires in the area of North Park and East College streets. The juvenile was arrested on counts of domestic violence and criminal damaging. A knife was seized as evidence. • Feb. 23 at 2:48 a.m.: John Blocker, 33, of Oberlin, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and BAC over 0.08. • Feb. 23 at 3:59 p.m.: Jonathan Davis, 38, of Elyria, was arrested on a warrant for failure to report to jail. The original charges were two counts of violating a protection order. Police said they found him with the woman who had signed the protection order, who in turn told officers she thought it was no longer in effect. • Feb. 25 at 2:43 p.m.: A woman made a menacing complaint against neighbors as part of ongoing issues involving marijuana odors in their apartment building. • Feb. 25 at 8:34 p.m.: Dale Feckley was arrested on a warrant through the Lorain police department for obstructing official business. • Feb. 25 at 8:54 p.m.: A woman's wallet was reported stolen from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. It was later found in a men's bathroom. • Feb. 26 at 5:11 p.m.: A backpack containing a laptop computer, tablet, headphones, and other items was reported stolen. The bookbag was later returned via Oberlin College security. Editor’s note: Though charged, defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

LETTER Jordan is an embarrassment To the editor: Once again our congressional representative, Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has made himself a national embarrassment. His failure during the House Oversight Committee hearing to ask former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen a single question regarding the president’s possible criminal behavior, his outright dishonesty about Russian efforts to swing the 2016 election in Trump’s favor, and his use of anti-Semitic symbolism to impugn activist Tom Steyer's campaign to impeach the president have revealed to the country what ineffective, boorish, and dishonest leadership looks like. The good people of the Ohio's 4th Congressional District deserve better. Charles Peterson

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From Foreign Service to International House Gordon Evans, a Kendal at Oberlin resident, recently traveled to New York City at the invitation of Calvin Sims, president of International House. As former president, Evans was invited for a conversation on the topic of what has changed and endured over the years at International House, which was established in 1924 through the philanthropy of John Rockefeller Jr. and the Cleveland Dodge family. For more than 90 years, the nonprofit has invited students from around the globe to learn about the similarities that bind them, regardless of race, religion, or country of origin. Students grow together through an experience that prepares them to join and lead the conversations that will change the world. “We are so grateful for your visit, which was enlightening on so many fronts and inspiring to our entire community,” Sims told the 86-year-old Evans. “Your insights, perspectives, humor, and candor provide a much-needed bridge between International House’s past and its future,

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Former International House president Gordan Evans and current president Calvin Sims converse on the wide-reaching effect the nonprofit has had since 1924. especially as we approach our centennial.” In 1982, Evans resigned from a global 25-year career in the Foreign Service and he and his wife, Barbara, headed to New York City where he accepted the presidency of International House. The Evanses became surrogate parents for 500 students from 100 countries. An additional 250 residents were added when property was purchased in1988

during Evans’ presidency. “Today more than ever, residents of International House respect other members of the community now, as they did in the 1980s,” he said. “More importantly, alumni in over 150 countries honor ‘respect, empathy, and moral courage’ every day in their communities. This is the powerful influence International House has on its residents.”

Trace your African-American roots A free seminar on tracing African-American heritage will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 25000 Westwood Rd., Westlake. It is presented in collaboration with the Oberlin African-American Genealogical and History Group. The African-American Family History Symposium brings together nationally-acclaimed historians and genealogists from Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the Cleveland area. Presentations and workshops will offer a variety of learning

experiences for the absolute beginner, the history buff, the genealogically-curious and the advanced researcher. The keynote speaker will be LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson. Retired after 35 years as a prominent tax attorney and partner at Ernst & Young, she became a certified genealogist and certified genealogical lecturer, focusing on African-American families with roots in the South. In 2017, The Sons & Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage lineage society presented her with the Phillis Wheatley Literary Award. Attendees can learn to use popular genealogy websites,

write their own life histories, use censuses and vital records, use DNA testing to confirm oral history, and search military and funeral records. The day will also feature experts including Hollis Gentry, Deborah Abbott, Tim Pinnick, Family Tree Magazine columnist and Ohio Genealogy News editor Sunny Morton, Cuyahoga County archivist Judy Cetina, Lt. Col. Eric Johnson, Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, and Sandra Milton. Lunch will be provided to all pre-registered attendees. Register before March 2 at www. tinyurl.com/aafhs2019 or call 216-386-1833.

20th CENTURY ACROSS 1. Nibble away 5. *Information space 8. School support org. 11. Royal Indian 12. Short for Dorothea 13. Oak nut 15. And others, for short 16. Seat of intellect 17. Branch of philosophy 18. *War to end all wars? 20. Lump of stuff 21. Type of examination, pl. 22. Owned 23. Downer 26. Wiggle room 29. *___-Wan of “Star Wars,” a 20th Century Fox film 30. Tends to fire 33. Affirm 35. Grabbing tool 37. Blade drops 38. ____ ballerina or ____ donna 39. *Village People song 40. Verse with repeating lines 42. Bartender’s Triple ____ 43. Panhandler 45. *”Cheers” owner 47. Any high mountain 48. Like yellow polka dot bikini 50. Tropical edible root 52. *First on the moon 56. Holy See’s administering body 57. Focuses 58. *____ Lady, a.k.a. Margaret Thatcher 59. Newspapers and such 60. December 24 and 31, e.g. 61. Vena ____ 62. Common conjunction 63. Itty-bitty 64. Fence piece DOWN 1. Increased in size 2. *North Atlantic Alliance, acr. 3. Slightly open 4. Whack

5. Mark from a lash 6. Is dressed in 7. Dry riverbed 8. *Walt Kelly’s comic strip (1948-1975) 9. *Aldous Huxley’s journey 10. *Mandela’s org. 12. Foil 13. Aquarium scum 14. *Conflict without active fire 19. One step to success? 22. “For ____ a jolly...” 23. Half-rotten 24. *Manhattan Project invention 25. Don’t do this to words! 26. Raunchy 27. Dispatch boat 28. *Aden Emergency locale

31. Skunk’s defense 32. *”The Century Trilogy” author Follett 34. *Space ____ 36. *First in space 38. Manufacturing site 40. *Tupac’s genre 41. Vomiting 44. Triumph maliciously 46. Song words 48. Treasure collection 49. Event host 50. U, on the road 51. Like Mojave 52. “____ ____Good Men” 53. Singular of #21 Across 54. Most luminous star 55. Buzzing pest 56. Number cruncher

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE Wayne Antonio Ray Lyon, whose last known place of residence is 115 Elbethel Road, Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160, otherwise whose place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on July 11, 2018, the Undersigned, Elisabeth K. Lyon, filed her complaint Against him in the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, 225 Court Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035, of Lorain County, Ohio praying for a divorce, designated the residential parent and legal custodian over the unemancipated children, awarded reasonable child and spousal support, allocated an equitable division of property, restored to her maiden name and other relief on the grounds that she and the defendant have, for more than one year without interruption, lived separate and apart without cohabitation and incompatibility. The defendant named above is required to on or before the 7th day of March 2019. Elisabeth K. Lyon By Loretta A. Coyne, Esq., her Attorney (1:31, 2:7, 14, 21, 28) LEGAL NOTICE Scott E. Roberts and Devona L. Skaggs-Roberts, whose last known addresses are unknown and whose present addresses are now not known, is hereby notified that Nancy Skaggs filed her Motion for Custody on January 17, 2019, in the case captioned: Scott E. Roberts vs. Devona Skaggs-Roberts, being Case No. 13DU076752 against them in the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, 225 Court St., Elyria, Ohio, Lorain County, asking for an order granting her custody. Said Plaintiff and Defendant are required to answer and the case will be on for hearing on or about the March 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. before the Lorain County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Division, Justice Center, 225 Court St., 4th Floor, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio. By Order of the Lorain County Domestic Relations Court 225 Court Street, Fourth Floor Elyria, OH 44035 440-329-5000 (1:31, 2:7, 14, 21, 28, 3:7)

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO SALE OF CITY PARCEL The City of Lorain will be accepting bids for a City owned parcel of land located at 1325 WEST 10TH STREET, LORAIN, OHIO PP#0202026117005. Parcel is sold in as-is condition with the stipulation the garage located on the real estate will be demolished within sixty (60) days following the property transfer to the purchaser. The bidder is responsible for all costs. These costs include but are not limited to: transfer costs, survey, title fees, closing costs, recording fees and all other costs associated with the deed preparation and title transfer. The City of Lorain will be accepting bids for a City owned parcel of land located at 1808 EAST 31ST STREET, LORAIN, OHIO PP#0300096118002. Parcel is sold in as-is condition. The bidder is responsible for all costs. These costs include but are not limited to: transfer costs, survey, title fees, closing costs, recording fees and all other costs associated with the deed preparation and title transfer. Bids are due March 14, 2019 @ 11:00 AM to the Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor. The opening of the bids will take place March 15, 2019 @ 11:15 AM in the City of Lorain Council Chambers. In the event no bids are received for the individual parcel prior to 11:00 AM on March 15, 2019, then the bidding process shall remain open for the parcel and the City may thereafter, at its sole discretion, accept or reject any bid received for the parcel after March 15, 2019. Any materials or objects that are found on the parcel will become property of the bidder and be the bidder’s responsibility. The City is not liable for any materials or objects that may be found on the parcel property. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the bidder’s name and contact information on the outside of the envelope and be accompanied by a certified check on a solvent bank, drawn and made payable to the City of Lorain, Ohio, in the amount of 10% of the total bid in good faith. Should any bid be rejected, such check will be forthwith returned to the bidder; and should any bid be accepted, such bond or check will be returned upon proper execution and securing of the contract. Bid forms and specifications may be obtained by contacting the City of Lorain Engineering Department @ 440.204.2003 or at 200 West Erie Avenue, City Hall- 4th Floor Lorain, Ohio 44052. All bids shall be subject to the additional items and conditions set forth on the bid forms. By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service To be advertised: 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07 & 03/14 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO SALE OF CITY PARCEL The City of Lorain will be accepting bids for a City owned parcel of land. Parcel is sold in as-is condition with the stipulation the garage located on the real estate will be demolished within sixty (60) days following the property transfer to the purchaser. The bidder is responsible for all costs. These costs include but are not limited to: transfer costs, survey, title fees, closing costs, recording fees and all other costs associated with the deed preparation and title transfer.

Bids are due March 14, 2019 @ 11:00 AM to the Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor. The opening of the bids will take place March 15, 2019 @ 11:15 AM in the City of Lorain Council Chambers. In the event no bids are received for the individual parcel prior to 11:00 AM on March 15, 2019, then the bidding process shall remain open for the parcel and the City may thereafter, at its sole discretion, accept or reject any bid received for the parcel after March 15, 2019. Any materials or objects that are found on the parcel will become property of the bidder and be the bidder’s responsibility. The City is not liable for any materials or objects that may be found on the parcel property. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the bidder’s name and contact information on the outside of the envelope and be accompanied by a certified check on a solvent bank, drawn and made payable to the City of Lorain, Ohio, in the amount of 10% of the total bid in good faith. Should any bid be rejected, such check will be forthwith returned to the bidder; and should any bid be accepted, such bond or check will be returned upon proper execution and securing of the contract. 1325 WEST 10TH STREET, LORAIN, OHIO PP#0202026117005 Bid forms and specifications may be obtained by contacting the City of Lorain Engineering Department @ 440.204.2003 or at 200 West Erie Avenue, City Hall- 4th Floor Lorain, Ohio 44052. Phone #440-204-2003. All bids shall be subject to the additional items and conditions set forth on the bid forms. By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service To be advertised: 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07 & 03/14 NOTICE TO AMHERST PROPERTY OWNERS Pursuant to Resolution No. R-18-01 passed by Council of the City of Amherst on February 12, 2018, a list of the estimated assessments for the 2018 Public Sidewalk Removal and Replacement work completed has been made and is on file with the Clerk of Council located at 206 South Main Street, Amherst, Ohio. (2:21, 28, 3:7) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of South Amherst, at a special meeting Monday, March 11, 2019, at 6:30PM, 103 West Main Street, will meet for the purpose of discussing and adopting permanent appropriations for the year 2019. The public is invited to attend. (2:28, 3:7) PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, MORTGAGEES, LESSEES AND ALL PARTIES HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY LISTED HEREIN BELOW: The list of the properties below have been deemed dangerous buildings in the City of Lorain. As a dangerous building, the building constitutes a public nuisance. City of Lorain Codified Ordinance Chapter 1523 defines these properties as Unsafe Buildings, according to Lorain Codified Ordinance 1523.01. These properties are considered Dangerous Buildings and according to Lorain Codified Ordinance 1523.03 shall be considered Nuisances to the City of Lorain. Pursuant to Lorain Codified Ordinance 1523.05, the Chief Building Official of the City of Lorain has declared the properties listed below as

dangerous buildings and by virtue thereof public nuisances. A hearing is scheduled for the third Thursday in March, being March 21, 2019 @ 9:00 AM in Lorain City Council Chambers located on the first floor of Lorain City Hall, 200 West Erie Avenue, before the Lorain Demolition Board pursuant to Lorain Codified Ordinance 1523.06 for the purpose of presenting the determination of the Chief Building Official to the Board for its determination. All parties who have an interest in such parcels are entitled to attend and participate in the hearing. 945 BROWNELL AVENUE 2438 LEXINGTON AVENUE 3018 CAROLINE AVENUE 2539 E 34TH STREET 2414 E 34TH STREET 334 W 13TH STREET 1777 E 30TH STREET 1824 E 37TH STREET 703 DAKOTA AVENUE 210 E 30TH STREET TO BE ADVERTISED: 2/28/19 and 3/7/19 LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO LOCAL ROADWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT 2019 OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION ROUND 33 CONTRACT A Sealed bids will be received by the Engineering Department of the City of Lorain, Ohio until: TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING BIDS: UNTIL - 11:00 AM, Friday, March 22, 2019 Lorain time, Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor. TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:15 AM, Lorain time, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor. COMPLETION DATE: November 30, 2019 Bidders must be listed on the ODOT pre-qualified list for highway construction. Bidders shall submit a list of available equipment, and labor shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage rate as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce for Lorain County. NO BID WILL BE OPENED WITHOUT THE CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATION OR THE ACCEPTABLE LETTER OF APPLICATION ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE AS DIRECTED. Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier’s Check or Letter of Credit equals to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and a performance bond properly secured. Should any bid be rejected, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon proper execution of a contract. Cash deposits will not be accepted. Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex or national origin. All bidders must comply with the provisions of the American Disabilities Act. All federal minority business enterprise and women business enterprise requirements shall be met. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Bid blanks and specifications may be secured at the Engineering Department, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, 44052 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30PM Monday through

Friday. A non-refundable fee of $50.00 either by check or money order is required for each set taken out. Checks are to be made payable to the City of Lorain. The Director of Safety/ Service reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. By order of the Director of Safety/Service TO BE ADVERTISED: 2/28/19 and 3/7/19 DIVORCE NOTICE 19DR085659 – Jose Otero vs. Frances Otero. Frances Otero whose last known place of residence was 1910 Reeves, Lorain, Ohio, 44052 and present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on February 11, 2019, that Jose Otero filed his Complaint for Divorce against Frances Otero in the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, 225 Court Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035 of Lorain County, Ohio praying for a divorce and other relief upon the grounds of incompatibility and gross neglect of duty. That Frances Otero is required to answer on or before the March 11, 2019. The matter is set as follows, which all hearings will occur at the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, 225 Court Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035 – 2nd Floor for a pretrial on April 9, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. By Michael J. Tony, Attorney for Jose Otero on February 18, 2019 (2:21, 28, 3:7, 14, 21, 28) LEGAL NOTICE Jan Marie Helbig, whose last known place of residence is 3420 Pickett Rd., Lorain, OH 44053, is hereby notified that Nicholas Sauer has filed a MOTION FOR CHANGE OF CUSTODY on December 20. 2018 and captioned Sharon Elek v. Jan Marie Helbig, et. al., Case No. 17JG52759, Juvenile Division, Lorain County Justice Center, 225 Court St, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 44035, praying for custody of minor child M.P. (dob 4/28/2014), child support, and other relief. Defendant Jan Marie Helbig is required to serve upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, or upon the Plaintiff if Plaintiff has no attorney of record, a copy of an Answer to the Motion within twenty-eight (28) days after service of the publication of this notice. Your Answer musts thereafter be filed with the Court within three (3) days after the service of a copy of the Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney. The case is set for hearing on or after April 17, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. before Judge Sherry L. Glass at the Lorain County Justice Center, 225 Court St., 4th Fl., Elyria, Ohio, 44035. Brandon G. Oliver (0091087) OLIVER LEGAL SERVICES LLC 124 Middle Ave., Ste. 500 Elyria, Ohio 44035 (440) 815-1775 Phone (440) 322-1657 Fax Brandonoliver.esq@ gmail.com Attorney for Father, Nicholas Sauer (3:7) LEGAL NOTICE The Financial Report for the Village of South Amherst for 2018 has been completed. The Report is available for inspection as of February 18, 2019, at the office of the Fiscal Officer, 103 West Main Street during normal business hours. Michelle Henke, Fiscal Officer (3:7) LEGAL NOTICE Storage Contents

Auction! Pursuant to the requirements of the ORC, section 5322.02. Notice is given to John Lott, last known address 65 E. Sprucewood St., Sandusky, OH 44870 that contents of storage unit 69, of Wellington Self-Storage, 512 S. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090 will be offered at auction on March 29, 2019. Time of auction will be 6:00 p.m. The following is summary of those items to be auctioned: Furniture, rocking chairs, metal shelving, roll top desk, wood work bench, filing cabinets, guitar, old time radio, many miscellaneous boxes. Storage Contents Auction! Pursuant to the requirements of the ORC, section 5322.02. Notice is given to Charles Santee, last known address 6024 County Rd. 93, Mt. Gilead, OH 43338 that contents of storage unit 72, of Wellington Self-Storage, 512 S. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090 will be offered at auction on March 29, 2019. Time of auction will be 6:00 p.m. The following is summary of those items to be auctioned: Metal studs, tables and chairs, shop vac, assorted tools. Storage Contents Auction! Pursuant to the requirements of the ORC, section 5322.02. Notice is given to Jim Leonardi, last known address147 East St., Wellington, OH 44090 that contents of storage unit 79, of Wellington Self-Storage, 512 S. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090 will be offered at auction on March 29, 2019. Time of auction will be 6:00 p.m. The following is summary of those items to be auctioned: Home fitness station-cage rack, weight bench, air hockey table, pool sticks and balls, kids toys, bassinet, office chair, end tables, fishing poles, shop vac, generator. Storage Contents Auction! Pursuant to the requirements of the ORC, section 5322.02. Notice is given to Emily Sherrill, last known address 424 S. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090 that contents of storage unit 99, of Wellington Self-Storage, 512 S. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090 will be offered at auction on March 29, 2019. Time of auction will be 6:00 p.m. The following is summary of those items to be auctioned: Kenmore oven, table, Cedar hope chest, Little Tykes shipping cart. Storage Contents Auction! Pursuant to the requirements of the ORC, section 5322.02. Notice is given to Andrea Peterman, last known address 12 County Rd. 700, West Salem, OH 44287 that contents of storage unit 113, of Wellington Self-Storage, 512 S. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090 will be offered at auction on March 29, 2019. Time of auction will be 6:00 p.m. The following is summary of those items to be auctioned: Rod iron shelves, piano, headboard, bike stroller. Storage Contents Auction! Pursuant to the requirements of the ORC, section 5322.02. Notice is given to Melissa Conley, last known address 42 N. Park St., Oberlin, OH 44074 that contents of storage unit 110, of Wellington Self-Storage, 512 S. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090 will be offered at auction on March 29, 2019. Time of auction will be 6:00 p.m. The following is summary of those items to be auctioned: Level, bottle jack, Wagner spray paint gun, camo back pack, dresser, bed, bed frames, log chain, assorted boxes and garbage bags. (3:7, 14)

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Beer garden coming amid changing times at county fair

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McCormick Middle School seventh-grader Scotty Hook has completed English teacher Holly Hosack’s 40 Book Challenge this year, reading 40 volumes in just a few months’ time. On the bus, before class, at night, on the weekends — Hook zoomed through the pages. He enjoys the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis as well as titles by Rick Riordan. Book topics he enjoys are Greek and Roman mythology. Hook plans to double up on his teacher’s challenge by reading 80 books before summer break. He also competes on the McCormick cross country and track teams and participates in STEAM Club and 4-H. “I love reading and learning about new things,” said Hook. “Reading helps your vocabulary and helps me in my other classes.”

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Alcohol will be sold for the first time this year at the Lorain County Fair in a roughly 1,200-square foot beer garden. Fair board member Kim Meyers said the area will be fenced in and customers will only be allowed to drink within its perimeter or in the grandstand during events such as concerts and tractor pulls. A tented portion of the beer garden will likely include a television showing the day’s sporting events. The beer garden will be open from 4-11 p.m. and is expected to be placed adjacent to the grandstand. In November, the fair board of directors voted to change its constitution to allow the sale and consumption of beer. “Because of demand that we’ve heard from our patrons and the changing times we’ve made the decision to go ahead with this,” Meyers said. “We did a lot of research into how it’s worked at surrounding fairs and at places like Cedar Point. Our music artists have also spoken in favor of having beer sales in conjunction with their shows.” Beer will be served to customers in aluminum cans. Purchases will be limited to two per customer but there won’t be a cap on daily consumption, Meyers said. Workers in the beer garden will be trained in responsible serving and that customer ID’s will be scanned, he said. The beer garden will employ security guards and Lorain County sheriff’s deputies will patrol the grandstand as well as entrances and exits to the beer garden. “You will have to finish off what you have before leaving the grandstand or beer garden,” Meyers said. “If you want to bring in food, you BEER SALES PAGE D2

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If you or someone you know worked for Spencer Forge & Mfg. Co. in Spencer between 1969 and 1971 or at Sectional Die in Wellington between 1976 and 1984 please call Rebecca at Simmons Hanly Conroy toll free at (855) 988-2537. You can also email Rebecca rcockrell@simmonsfirm.com

No more therapy dogs at Westwood JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Allergy concerns have halted the use of therapy dogs until further notice at Westwood Elementary School. Canine visits will continue at Wellington High School and McCormick Middle School. They are conducted by village resident Andrea Cuson and her Therapy Dogs International-certified golden retriever, Abbey. Cuson, a dog trainer of 15 years who is employed at Oberlin’s Club K-9 Training Center, brought the issue before school board members Feb. 19. “I’m just here to make sure I have permission to go into the other two schools,” Cuson said. “I enjoy doing this and I want to keep doing this. Abbey is actually going to be 10, so I don’t know how much time I have left to keep doing it. My goal would be to have a dog in every building again at some point.” THERAPY DOGS PAGE D2

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Therapy dog owner Laurie King speaks Feb. 19 on behalf of continued therapy dog usage in the Wellington Schools, where parents have raised allergy concerns.

Gypsy moth spraying coming JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Gypsy moth aerial spray treatments will take place over Findley State Park within the next few months, according to an open house held at the site Feb. 25. The information session for residents was one of many held recently across Ohio as officials continue to battle the invasive species. Right now, 55 of the state’s 88 counties are under gypsy moth quarantine. David Adkins, who runs the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s gypsy moth control program, said spraying dates are determined by

the rate of larvae development and leaf expansion during the late spring — usually in May. “We want at least 50 percent of the larvae to be into its second instar stage and we need at least 25 to 35 percent leaf expansion on the oaks,” he said. “To give a set time right now, I just can’t. We’ll be giving notification once that’s determined and before we start.” In its caterpillar stage, gypsy moths feed on more than 300 tree and shrub species. One larvae can eat up to one foot of foliage every 24 hours. Oak trees are especially susceptible to their wrath, with healthy trees often suffering permanent damage or dying withing two

years of infestation. Gypsy moths were first discovered in Ohio in 1971 after spreading from Michigan and Pennsylvania. Eradication efforts began shortly thereafter across the state and eventually grew into the 1989 creation of the ODA’s moth suppression program. A biological pesticide called Foray 48B is used for the spraying. It is a derivative of soy that is toxic to certain caterpillars. Foray 48B does not harm people, animals, birds, bees, or fish aside from minor eye irritation upon direct contact. It is non-toxic by ingestion, skin contact, or

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Wave of vehicle Schools retain Gabler as treasurer break-ins reported JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A sudden rash of car and truck break-ins has compelled the Wellington police department to urge residents to lock up. Police chief Tim Barfield said 12 break-ins were reported over a span lasting less than two weeks in February and early March but that none of the incidents involved a broken window or forced entry, attributing them all to unlocked vehicle doors. Eight of the reported break-ins occurred in one night and police have yet to identify a suspect, Barfield said. “Someone was just looking for unlocked doors, went in, and stole change and trinkets,” he said. “We had a bunch coming in. Lock your doors. Lock your windows. Don't leave your house unlocked. If you're working in your backyard, don't leave the front door unlocked.” The department's monthly report for February shows nine reports of theft but does not specify which were vehicle break-ins. Police published a Facebook post Feb. 27 addressing the issue. Ensuing comments from residents pointed to thefts from vehicles parked on Weber Court, Middle Street, Barker Street, and East Hamilton Street. “Most of the time these are crimes of opportunity,” Barfield said. “Lock up and put your stuff away. Then most of that stuff won't end up disappearing.”

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• Feb. 21 at 12:36 p.m.: A woman reported a theft from her son's vehicle.

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can. We plan on selling out of several spots within the beer garden area but are still deciding on a vendor.” The 174th Annual Lorain County Fair is scheduled to run Aug. 19-25.

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FROM D1 Fellow therapy dog owner and retired teacher Laurie King spoke in support of Cuson. King’s beagle, Putter, has also visited school buildings and is frequently part of reading exercises for children at the Herrick Memorial Library. “These dogs make such a huge impact on these kids,” said King. “When I walk around the community, kids come up and already know Putter. He has helped so many kids build very important reading skills.” Westwood principal Erica Ward’s Great Dane, Jameson, has also undergone therapy dog training and had been making his own visits to the building. Superintendent Ed Weber said the district has contracted canine visits through New Jersey-based Therapy Dogs International for nine years. “We’re working to resolve the issue and we’d like to bring the dog back,” Weber said. “The golden retriever has the most allergens but the other dog seemed to be the one that caused an issue. We didn’t feel like it was a good idea to pick and choose which dog was allowed because that could begin to cause legal concerns.”

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FROM D1 inhalation, according to the ODA. Some studies have found that symptoms can worsen for people who have soy allergies. The ODA says that people occupying a spraying site do not have to stay indoors. Adkins said Foray 48B can do collateral damage to sites’ butterfly and non-gypsy moth populations but that effects are minimal due to the pesticide remaining active for less than a week. “Because we’re going so early in the season, not all butterflies and moths are on the same life cycle,” Adkins said. “There may be a few that get knocked out because we isolate populations and don’t just do a wide-area treatment. Non-target sites usually have rebounded by the end of the summer.” Aerial treatments are also available through the state for private properties surrounding designated sites. Property owners are required to apply each year by Sept. 1, which is followed by an ODA property assessment. If approved, payment as part of a 50-50 cost share with the state is due March 1. Adkins said no owners surrounding Findley have signed up for treatment this year but that some have shown interest. Sites must have at least 50 acres of wooded area and can include multiple properties. “I think a lot of people don’t realize the program is available,” Adkins said. “U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Ohio Department of Natural resources have to determine that there isn’t a threat to any endangered species in the area. It’s a little bit of a process.”

Tina Gabler will remain treasurer of the Wellington Schools beyond 2019 after the board of education approved a new fouryear contract for her Feb. 19. Year one of the deal, which goes into effect Aug. 1, will pay Gabler $90,000. Raises in the ensuing three years will take her salary to $92,250, $97,500, and $102,500. Her original contract, signed in July 2016, paid out $80,000 in each of its three years. “I’m very grateful and very appreciative,” Gabler said of the district’s new commitment. “I know there was a lot of turnover in the past few years before I got here. It’s humbling. I’m very transparent about where we stand and how I define the state of the schools.” Gabler’s office has received an Ohio Auditor of State Award for the past two years. The recognition is given annually to just five percent of Ohio’s school districts. She has also enrolled the district in Ohio’s Online Checkbook, an online resource that publicly displays local government and school fiscal reports as well as states of pension funds. The district turned over its treasurer seat twice (Brad McCracken and Michael Pissini) between 2014 and the time Gabler was hired. Before coming to Wellington, she served as treasurer and assistant treasurer with the Northmor school district from 1990 to 2014. In 2015 and 2016 she was the fiscal services director at META Solutions, a firm that assists the Wellington Schools in its state enrollment reporting. School board member Ayers Ratliff represented the lone vote against Gabler’s new contract. Before the meeting, he said that decision stemmed from not

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A new four-year contract for treasurer Tina Gabler has been approved by the Wellington board of education. Her wanting to pay the amount listed to someone who isn’t in the office five days a week. Ratliff did not further elaborate on those comments during the meeting. In response, Gabler said she is often in the office five days a week, with exceptions only due to the ability to work remotely and having a commute that can run as long as 90 minutes from Morrow County. “The board and superintendent have given me the flexibility to work out of the district up to two days a week,” Gabler said. “It’s not set days or definite that I’m not in Wellington two days a week. I moved and it drastically lengthened my commute. Whether I’m working in the district or out of the district, my job and my responsibilities do not change.” For fiscal year 2019, the district expects to bring in $13.47 million and spend $13.13 million.

The following year sees $13.54 million in revenue and $13.53 million in spending. Deficit spending begins to creep up in the forecast starting in 2021 when the Wellington Schools are expected to spend $13.95 million and bring in $13.61 million. Gabler and other officials have said a 1.95-mill permanent improvement levy may be needed to avoid a deficit. “Unfortunately, a lot of the capital improvement projects in the district have been let go,” Gabler said. “Some of that is of no fault to any prior administration. They just didn’t have the means or the funds several years ago. I feel like the district has done all it can with the amount of money we have to contribute to capital improvements. A levy just ensures we can take the burden off of our general fund to do the improvements this district needs.”

SCHOLARS The following Wellington students earned endowed scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year at Baldwin Wallace University: • ALEXANDRE COKER, a graduate of Wellington High School majoring in music education, earned the Dr. Carl Bechberger Scholarship. • SHELBY HELMICK, a neuroscience psychology and psy-

chology major, earned the Delo C. Grover Prize. AMELIA DUNWOODIE of Wellington is a member of Alpha Phi at Ashland University. A 2017 graduate of Wellington High School, Dunwoodie is majoring in sports management. The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Phi sorority is dedicated

to improving and embodying their six core values: character development, scholarship, service, loyalty, leadership, and sisterhood. ALEX FEHLAN, ANDY RODRIGUEZ, and ABBEY WILGOR of Wellington have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester at Miami University.

CHURCH DIRECTORY All Wellington-area churches are invited to post service times in the Enterprise. Send your listing to us via email at news@ lcnewspapers.com. • First United Methodist Church, 127 Park Place, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:45 a.m. Choir rehearsal is from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Caregivers Support Group meets at 2 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Free community meals are offered from 5-6 p.m. on the last Monday of each month. Praise service starts Saturdays with fellowship at 5 p.m. and the service at 5:30 p.m. • St. Patrick Church, 512 North Main St., has Masses at 6 p.m. Saturday and 8:15 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Masses are at 8:45 a.m. Monday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 440-647-4375. • Fellowship Church, 44777 St. Rt. 18, Wellington, has Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with kids’ classes. Wednesday night group study and Foundation Youth ministry meets at 7 p.m. • First Congregational United Church of Christ, 140 South Main St., has Sunday service at 10 a.m. The first Sunday of each month is family worship and communion. • Camden Baptist Church, 17901 St. Rt. 511, Camden Township, has Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m.

and 6 p.m. on Sundays. AWANA and “Ignite” (junior and senior high), meet at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. Adult prayer meeting and Bible study begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. A nursery is provided for Sunday services. • Brighton United Methodist Church has Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more information, call 440-828-0773. • Rochester United Methodist Church has Sunday worship at 9 a.m. • Wellington Freewill Baptist Church, 205 Woodland St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services are held at 6 p.m. and Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. • United Church of Huntington, 26677 Rt. 58, has Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., as well as Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship services and the Sunday school hour. • Lincoln Street Chapel, 139 Lincoln St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. • New Life Assembly of God, 108 West St., has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. A Wednesday evening family night at 7 p.m. includes Bible study, youth group, girls ministries, and Royal Rangers. • Penfield Community Church, 40775 St. Rt. 18, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with Sun-

day worship at 10:30 a.m. Kidz Klubhouse for children and Fusion for youth will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sundays. • Bethany Lutheran Church, 231 East Hamilton St., has Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m. with Sunday school and adult Bible class at 9 a.m. For more information, call 440-647-3736. • First Baptist Church, 125 Grand Ave., has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. The 24/7 Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the youth barn. Children’s programs and adult prayer meeting and Bible study are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. A nursery is provided for all services. • Christ Community Church, 212 West Herrick Ave., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. For more information, call 440-647-7641. • Brighton Congregational Church, 22086 State Rt. 511, has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. • Pittsfield Community Church has Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. There is a new Mothers of Preschool children’s group. For more information, call 440-774-2162. • Angels Unaware Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Mondays at the LCCC Wellington Center. It provides a study from Genesis to Revelation. For more information, call 419-681-6753.

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Adult tic-tac-toe

The Herrick Memorial Library has put a new twist on the classic game. Through March 31, adults can check out books across a variety of genres. Read three in a row, fill in the titles, and then fill out the back of the game board as your entry ticket for a chance to win the prize. The more you read, the greater your chances of winning!

Rescheduled meeting

The Wellington Township trustees had to cancel their March 5 meeting "for lack of a quorum due to unforeseen circumstances," according to a notice from clerk Virginia Haynes. The meeting has been reset for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9 at the Wellington Township facility, 105 Maple St.

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

State of Wellington breakfast will be held March 14

Seventh-seeded Wellington bowed out with a 49-45 loss to Smithville to end the season as the Dukes offense failed to capitalize on opportunities. Despite being pestered constantly by the Dukes defense, the Smithies won the Division III sectional opener and moved on to face West Salem. Wellington led 21-17 at the half but faltered in the fourth, going more than three minutes — then allowed Smithville to rack up free throws in the final two minutes. ABOVE: Mason McClellan steals the ball from Smithville’s Logan Raber. BOTTOM LEFT: The Dukes’ Jacob Shaver puts up a shot over opponent Carter Fath. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ryan Whitaker gets past Jayden Watts for a basket.

The Wellington Kiwanis Club will sponsoring a State of Wellington breakfast featuring village and school leaders at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Wellington Eagles, 631 St. Main St. Keynote speakers will be mayor Hans Schneider, village manager Steve Dupee, Wellington Schools superintendent Ed Weber, and treasurer Tina Gabler. Schneider and Dupee will focus on the November 2018 passage of an income tax increase and planned 2019 infrastructure improvements, relocation of the police station, and development of Union School Park. Weber will review the school district’s strategic plan while Gable will provide a financial update. Tickets are $10. They can be purchased at the mayor’s office on the third floor of town hall; Bremke Insurance, 104 South Main St.; Fifth Third Bank, 161 East Herrick Ave.; Main Street Wellington, 118 West Herrick Ave.; and the LCCC Wellington Center, 151 Commerce Dr. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, March 8. The buffet breakfast will be served by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. “We’re proud to partner with the Wellington Eagles and present the second annual State of Wellington breakfast,” said Wellington Kiwanis president Terry Mazzone. “We drew about 130 people last year and it proved to be an excellent opportunity for mayor Schneider and superintendent Weber to meet with community business leaders and residents and discuss the successes and challenges facing our village and schools.”

CELEBRATING THE FFA

WINTER BREWS

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Students at the Lorain County JVS celebrated National FFA Week from Feb. 18-22 and the school’s FFA members wore their uniforms to school on Thursday, Feb. 21. They are pictured with advisors Beth Berthold and Mason Bremke in the JVS greenhouse.

Local musician KK Farnsworth and village resident Paul Burns share a toast Feb. 9 during Main Street Wellington’s Beat the Winter Blues with Brews and Wine About Winter event, held downtown at Main Street’s West Herrick Avenue office and Red Iron Bar & Grille.

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Wellington High School juniors jot down proceedings from Monday’s village council meeting as part of their government class curriculum.

Drake named an ACT champion Wellington High School principal Tina Drake was recently selected as the Ohio 2019 ACT College and Career Readiness K-12 Champion. She is being recognized as a leader who has created or led a program that positively impacts the community through improved readiness for college and career opportunities. Champions were selected by ACT state councils from all 50 states and the District of Columbia because they support the ACT mission of education and workplace success. “In addition to preparing my students to be successful in college and/or a competitive career, I believe in equipping my students with the proper communication and social skills necessary to be a positive and productive member of society,” said Drake. “College

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Wellington High School principal Tina Drake, Zane State College student success coach Jennifer King, and Preble County Development Partnership director Brenda Latanza pose. whatever college or career path students may want to pursue once graduating from high school.”

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Fire destroys West Rd. home A fire led to the total loss of a West Road home early Tuesday morning. Wellington firefighters and South Lorain County Ambulance District paramedics responded to the call at 19600 West Rd., between Peck-Wadsworth and Webster roads. They arrived shortly after 6 a.m., finding the house already engulfed in flames. According to SLCAD director Skip Gentry, the home's sole occupant

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