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Thursday, April 25 • ELYRIA: “Poetry on the Pathway” will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at the Lorain County Community College library, 1005 North Abbe Rd. The open reading will allow poets to sign up for a two-minute time slot at www.bit.ly/2U6NmEg. All are welcome to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Tanya Garner at 440-366-4026 or tgarner@lorainccc.edu.

• AMHERST: Learn to paint the Amherst Historical Society’s octagon barn from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at the Grange Hall of the Amherst Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave. Whet Your Palette will lead an evening of painting and fun. The cost is $35 per person and includes supplies and step-by-step instructions.

Call 440-452-6725 to reserve your seats.

This class is BYOB. There will be a basket and 50-50 raffle.

Starting April 25 • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Youth Soccer Association will hold an instructional program on Thursdays from April 25 to May 30 at the Oberlin Recreation Soccer Fields.

Ages three and four will play from 5-6 p.m. and ages five to seven will practice from 6-7 p.m.

The cost is $30, which includes a T-shirt.

For more information, email coach Bill Miller at bmiller@swissttp.com.

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Light rain and a bit of mud didn’t stop the Easter Bunny from making an appearance Saturday at Tappan Square for the the Oberlin Easter egg hunt. The event is hosted annually by Oberlin Kids Community Collaborative and United Way of Greater Lorain County. More than 4,000 eggs were prepared by the Oberlin Senior Center at Neighborhood Alliance. ABOVE: Gabriella Owens, Sylvester, Sylina, Heaven, Kendra, and Elicyah Hayes. LEFT: The Easter Bunny photobombs Lincoln Zadorozny. BELOW: Candace Gooch takes in the event with her daughter, Ellen.

Friday, April 26 • OBERLIN: A World Voice Day Q&A with the Cleveland Clinic Voice Center will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at Bibbins Hall 223, 77 West College St. The mission of World Voice Day is to share the excitement of voice science, pedagogy, and the vocal arts. Director of the Voice Center Claudio Milstein will leads a dialog about vocal health.

This event is open to the public.

• PITTSFIELD TWP.: A fish fry dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 26 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 welcome to attend.

• AMHERST: “The Rainbow Fish Musical” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at Steele High School.

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OBITUARIES Audra Skoudas/Pearson

Audra Skoudas/Pearson, artist, passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2019, in Oberlin, Ohio.

She was born in 1940 in Kaunas, Lithuania, spent the first years of her life in a German displaced persons camp, and emigrated to the USA (DeKalb, Ill.) in 1949.

Audra dedicated her life to shedding light on the state of humanity and the imbalance of energy in our world. She connected with others from all backgrounds, educations, and interests and she dreamed of a world filled with harmony, sensitivity, and transcendence over darkness. She was a passionate and vibrant member of the Oberlin community since 1971. If not reading intensely over her morning coffee, walking briskly through town on her daily constitutional, working feverishly in her studio, or entertaining lavishly for friends, she could often be found at a local bar late into the night, martini in hand, embroiled in intense discussions on life, energy, art, philosophy, and science. Audra was widely respected and honored professionally and she received the Cleveland Arts Prize Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.

She is survived by her husband, John Pearson; children Jason Pearson and Cadence Pearson-Lane; and her brother, Algis Skuodas.

Please join the family for a congregational celebration of her life which will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Fairchild Chapel in Oberlin, Ohio.

For more details, please visit www.audraskuodas.com or contact Cowling Funeral Home at 440-775-1451.

To share memories or condolences please email skuodas.pearson@gmail.com.

Kathy Anne Goss

May 28, 1953 — April 3, 2019 Philippians 3:20-21 — Kathy eagerly waited for her savior the Lord Jesus Christ, who transformed her earthly body to her glorified body. She is running hand in hand with Jesus.

Born in Oberlin, Ohio, to Leland and Donna Goss, Kathy lived most of her life in Apple Valley, Calif. She was a graduate of Wellington High School, where she met the love of her life, Roger Johnson. She was employed by Energized Substation for 17 years as a journeyman groundsperson. Kathy attended the The Rock Church in Hesperia, Calif. Kathy enjoyed singing, playing music, and trying new restaurants.

Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. The memories she has left will be cherished forever by those who love her.

Kathy is survived by daughter Michelle (Duane) Johnson-Hillwig; sons Brian Johnson and Branden Shaw; and grandson Keldon Gray of Southern California. She’s also survived by siblings Richard (Sherry) Goss of Ashland, Ronald (Becky) Goss of Apple Valley, and Debra (Ben) Kimmich of Wellington.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by sisters Sheryl Perkins and Lori Goss and brother Roger Goss.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Kathy’s life Friday, May 3 at 1 p.m. at The Rock Church, 17508 Hercules St. Hesperia, Calif., with Pastor Jeff Little officiating. The Hillwig family suggests that all floral arrangements be sent from Shamrock Flowers, 760-242-3008. All memorial donations can be sent to Michelle Johnson-Hillwig SVL, Box 7696 Victorville, CA 92395.

Mary Ellen Novak Mary Ellen Novak (nee Bigrigg), 94, of Oberlin, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Welcome Nursing Home following a full and meaningful life.

Services were held Tuesday, April 23 at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst. Burial was at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

We offer obituaries at a low rate of $8 per column inch. For families that do not wish to pay for an obituary, we offer free death notices. For information, call 440-775-1611.

Huber Wheeler

Huber Wheeler, age 94, of River Falls Township, Wis., died on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Comforts of Home in River Falls.

He was born June 4, 1924, in Oberlin, Ohio, to Clyde and Iona Wheeler. He was raised in a family of beekeepers and outdoor enthusiasts, activities he’d stay involved with all his life. Huber took a break from school to serve his country in the U.S. Navy from June 1, 1943, until his honorable discharge on Nov. 1, 1946. He served as an electrician’s mate aboard the submarine U.S.S. Drum in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war, Huber finished college and married Vera Petty on Nov. 1, 1950.

He worked several years for the Ohio Conservation Department, then moved to Madison, Wis., to work for the Wisconsin Conservation Department, which would become the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. During his time there he worked in the Water Regulations Division, which greatly benefited the trout streams of our state during that time period. During their time in Madison, Huber and Vera raised two sons, John and Gregg, and stayed very active in support of all their activities. Huber retired from the state in 1974, then he and Vera moved to River Falls to become full-time beekeepers. He was active for many years with the Pierce County Beekeepers Club and held office in the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association. Huber enjoyed mentoring younger beekeepers, visiting with neighbors, and viewing wildlife at the family farm. He and Vera took a number of trips with friends in their later years.

Huber is survived by his two sons, John (Claire) of Bellingham, Wash., and Gregg (Joan) of Eau Claire, Wis.; grandchildren Caleb Wheeler and Emmaline Hoyt; along with many relatives, nieces and nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vera; and sister, Wilda (Charles) Collier.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services, 805 East Division St., River Falls, WI 54022, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

John E. Potts John Edward Potts, 62, of Kipton, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, at New Life Hospice Residence Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst.

Art explores the bonds between land and body The expansive legacy of the Land art movement is the subject of the exhibit "The Body is the Map: Approaches to Land in the Americas After 1960” at Oberlin's Allen Memorial Art Museum.

The movement emerged in the 1960s in revolt against whitewalled museums and This 1981 work by galleries as the primary Ana Mendieta was places to encounter art. gifted to the Allen The show, which Memorial Art Museruns through June 23, um by Oberlin Colpresents more than lege alumni Cristina 40 works from the Delgado and SteAMAM collection. phen Olsen. It is part Artists such as Chris- of an exhibit on Land to, Mary Miss, Robert art.

Morris, Dennis Oppenheim, and Robert Smithson journeyed outside of New York to create monumental works out in the land, frequently using earth itself as a sculptural material.

Nearly all of these artists referenced art produced by ancient and indigenous cultures in their work.

“They were influenced as much by Native American burial mounds, Aztec tombs, and imperialist notions of the West as they were by spectacular images of the moon landing and of the Earth seen from outer space for the first time,” said Andrea Gyorody, the museum’s Ellen Johnson ’33 Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, who organized the show with assistance from Oberlin College student Amy Baylis.

The presence of the human body is often evoked in early Land art, either directly or implicitly. For example, an installation by Smithson consisting of a large mirror propped against the wall with a pile of salt reflects the space of the gallery around it as well as the visitors who pass in front of it.

As more artists across the Americas have taken up the environment as a theme or material, the human body has only become more central.

Alfredo Jaar, Chris Jordan, Ana Mendieta, and Mercedes Dorame, among others featured in the Allen’s exhibition, consider anew how the human body and everything it carries — gender, race, class, culture, ethnicity — intersect with the environments we inhabit and traverse.

At 10:15 a.m. on Friday, April 19, Gyorody will give a free talk on the exhibition as part of the museum’s AMAM in the AM series.

The AMAM is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. each Sunday. It is closed on Mondays and major holidays, including Easter.

Free educational or group guided tours may be arranged by calling 440-775-8671.

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Bailey Zorn waters flowers and his classmate Sydney Collier at the Lorain County JVS.

April showers bring May flowers Spring plant sales will begin Monday, April 29 at the Lorain County JVS greenhouse.

Operating hours are 8-10 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The greenhouse will be closed on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 so that students may participate in the FFA State Convention in Columbus. It will

be open for Mother’s Day sales from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11.

A wide variety of flowers will be available such as marigolds, petunias, geraniums, creeping phlox, hibiscus, and coral bells as well as vegetable options like tomatoes, peppers, and onions.

Prices will range from $2 to $25 depending on size and vari-

ety.

The greenhouse is managed and operated by the students in the landscape and greenhouse management program and they look forward to serving the community during this spring sale.

For more information, contact instructor Beth Berthold at 440774-1051 ext. 22377 or bberthold@lcjvs.net.

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A1 Amherst Junior High School theater students will perform. Go under the sea for a show based on the book by Marcus Pfister about the joy of finding friendship through sharing. There are a variety of charming school and sea-creature characters who admire the famous rainbow fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share her vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. With the help of a wise octopus, the rainbow fish learns it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.

Tickets are $5. The box office will open 30 minutes prior to curtain.

April 26-27 • BROWNHELM TWP.: A Grandma’s Attic Sale, hosted by the Brownhelm Historical Association, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at the historic Brownhelm School, 1940 North Ridge Rd. Donations have poured in and there will be many antiques, dishware, household goods, furniture, and other items for sale.

April 26-28 • AMHERST: The Friends of the Amherst Public Library spring book sale will be held starting with a members-only presale from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at the library.

The sale will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.

It will feature a large selection of children’s hardcover books, paperbacks, and DVDs. Scanners will be allowed Sunday only. A special sale will be held Sunday for $3 per bag provided by the Friends.

Funds help support the library’s programming and services.

For more information, call 440-988-4230.

Saturday, April 27 • OBERLIN: Community Day will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Papermaker Aimee Lee will teach Korean joomchi methods of texturing and fusing paper. Express your creativity or join a docent tour of the galleries.

Lee founded America’s first studio for hanji (traditional Korean papermaking), located in Cleveland, and authored the book “Hanji Unfurled.”

This free program is funded by the Freeman Asian Arts & Culture Initiative.

• LAGRANGE: The Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Community Library’s 8th Annual Books and Brunch will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the LaGrange United Methodist Church, 105 West Main St. The theme will be “Love Is in Bloom” and the event will showcase the lives and published works of four local authors who specialize in romantic fiction.

Author presentations will take place from 10-11 a.m. and the brunch, author meet-and-greet, and raffles will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, presale only. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Eileen at 440-3153710.

• OBERLIN: A World Voice Day concert will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Clonick Hall, 77 West College St. The performance will feature solo vocalists and

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small ensembles presenting a range of genres from art song to opera, jazz, musical theater, folk, gospel, and a cappella groups.

Joining in will be doctors and therapists from Cleveland Clinic’s Voice Center.

• WELLINGTON: An American Girl doll camp will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

Children’s librarians will show kids ages seven and up how to make camping supplies for your American Girl Doll so she can go camping with you. You will learn how to make a tent, sleeping bag, a campfire and even S’mores. There will be campfire stories, too.

Dolls are not required for this event, but take yours if you have one. Registration is required by April 24 and can be done at the children’s desk or by calling 440-647-2120.

• OBERLIN: Oberlin professor of viola Peter Slowik will join Kendal at Oberlin residents for an informal rehearsal of Brahms’ “String Sextet No. 1” at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Kendal’s Heiser Lounge.

• ELYRIA: “You Are Not Alone,” a youth suicide awareness walk, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Lorain County Community College field house, 1005 North Abbe Rd. The event will be hosted by the Veterans Club.

Visit www.lorainccc.edu/support-services/lccc-suicide-awareness-campus-walk to register or to make a donation. Online registration will close at noon on Friday, April 26. Anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from 9 a.m. until the walk starts.

For more information, contact Kionna McIntosh-Pharms at 440-366-7690 or kmcintosh@ lorainccc.edu.

• AMHERST: Due to inclement weather, the Amherst Community Easter Egg Hunt was canceled this past weekend and has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Maude Neiding Park.

The Easter Bunny will arrive at 10:30 a.m. and the hunt will begin at 11 a.m. The hunt is sponsored by the Amherst Lions Club.

• OBERLIN: Learn to use a new Oberlin-focused genealogy database of more than 57,000 individuals with a seminar at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Oberlin Public Library, 65 South Main St. A basic introductory training workshop for the Family Tree Maker database will be offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center. It is free and open to anyone. If you have ancestors who lived in Oberlin or are researching Oberlin history, this file may be a big help to you.

For more information, call 440-774-1700 or email liz.schultz@oberlinheritage.org.

Sunday, April 28 • OBERLIN: A Sunday Object Talk will be offered at 2 p.m. on April 28 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Paul Cezanne’s painting “La Viaduct at L’Estaque” will be the focus of a talk by Oberlin College first-year student Lulu VanDusen-Gross.

Meet in the King Sculpture Court.

• WELLINGTON: A Friends of Senior Citizens pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the Wellington Eagles, 631 South Main St. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, or coffee. Live entertainment will be provided from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Children ages three and under eat free.

Proceeds will be used to support services and activities that promote healthy and independent living for seniors in the SSO service area, which includes the townships of Brighton, Huntington, Penfield, Pittsfield, Wellington, and Rochester and the villag-

es of Wellington and Rochester.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Virginia Haynes at 440-567-3602, Bernie Nirode at 440-724-3804, Dottie Pogorelc at 440-647-0777, or Calvin Woods at 44-315-7676.

• OBERLIN: Join musicians Mary Meadows, Glenn Gall, and Peace Community Church co-pastor Mary Hammond for a concert by songwriter and performer Ken Medema at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the church, 44 East Lorain St. A reception will follow. All are welcome. An offering basket will be located at the back of the sanctuary.

For more information, call the Revs. Mary or Steve Hammond at 440-774-3031.

• ROCHESTER: A pancake breakfast will be held by the Rochester fire department from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the Rochester Rod & Gun Club, 204 Eagle St. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs.

Takeouts will be available. The cost is $5 for children and $7 for adults. There will be a 50-50 and basket raffles.

Monday, April 29 • AMHERST: A seminar on preparing your garden will be offered at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29 at the Amherst Public Library.

Shelly Hill will share tips to help you prep and plan for your spring and summer gardens. Registration is optional but suggested.

Tuesday, April 30 • OBERLIN: The League of Women Voters of the Oberlin Area will hold an issues night from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at the Oberlin Public Library.

Learn about issues on the May 7 ballot that affect Oberlin residents. City finance director Sal Talarico will speak on the proposed renewal of a 0.2 percent income tax. Library board president Audrey Kolb will speak on a proposed 1.5-mill renewal levy for operating expenses.

Wednesday, May 1 • LORAIN: A Holocaust memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at the Lorain Palace Theater, 617 Broadway.

It will honor victims of the Holocaust by observing Yom Hashoah, the Day of Remembrance.

Pastor Chris Edmonds will tell the story of his father, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, who saved 200 American Jewish soldiers during World War II. A Holocaust survivor will also share his personal experiences from more than 70 years ago.

Soon, no survivors will be left to tell their stories.

This is a unique opportunity to hear a firsthand account of this time in history, maybe for the last time.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Holocaust memorial chair Arnold Milner at 440-371-0532 or holocaustprogram@gmail.com.

• OBERLIN: A panel discussion on promoting opportunities for women in composition will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Colin Holter, Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra program manager and lab group director, will moderate. The panel will include Oberlin College students and a faculty member.

• NEW RUSSIA TWP.: A League of Women Voters of the Oberlin Area membership event will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at the Oberlin Lakeside Rental Hall, 11565 Leavitt Rd. The free event will celebrate 100 years since Ohio was the sixth state to ratify the 19th Amendment.

There will be food, drink, companionship, and messages and a very short address from state and national politicians and local historians. All are welcome.

• WELLINGTON: The Wellington Genealogy Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at the LCCC Wellington Center, 151 Commerce Dr. Diane Stanley, a local resident, has done extensive research on Dolly Madison and will present a historical portrayal of the former first lady.

Monthly meetings are free and open to the public.

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A3 perform a benefit concert for Peace Community Church at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at the church, 44 East Lorain St. Kohout was the winner of both the prestigious first prize and the J.S. Bach Prize at one of the world’s largest organ competitions in Tokyo in 2000. He was trained at the Prague Conservatory and Academy of Performing Arts under the guidance of Jaroslav Tuma. He attained a doctor of philosophy degree in historical performance practice of the South German and Czech baroque organ music at the Academy in 2010. As a concert organist, pianist, and orchestra soloist, he performs throughout Europe, Russia, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

He will perform works by Buxtehude, Pachelbel, Bach, and others. An offering will be taken at intermission. Parking and lift access are located behind the church.

For more information, call the Rev. Mary Hammond at 440-774-3031.

• BROWNHELM TWP.: “The Eagle Has Landed: Apollo 11’s 50th Anniversary” will be presented Wednesday, May 1 at the Historic Brownhelm School and Museum, 1940 North Ridge Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. and there will be a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. followed by social time at 7 p.m. and the program at 7:30 p.m.

July will mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Join Eric Rivet for a discussion of the space race between NASA and the Soviet Union and the technology behind one of the greatest scientific achievements in human history.

There will be a 50-50 raffle at upcoming Brownhelm Historical Association meetings.

Thursday, May 2 • OBERLIN: A “cannabis report” will be delivered at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

John Pardee, patient and community outreach manager at Green Thumb Industries, will speak. Green Thumb is a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company that will soon open a dispensary in Lorain.

• OBERLIN: “Conflict Kitchen” will be presented at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. It will focus on a Pittsburgh restaurant that served up food and culture from countries in diplomatic or military conflict with the United States. Collaborators Jon Rubin and Dawn Weleski will discuss the project, which operated from 2010 to 2017 with meals from Afghanistan, Palestine, North Korea, and more.

This free First Thursday event is made possible through the Ellen H. Johnson Endowed Fund for Contemporary Art. Galleries will remain open until 7:30 p.m.

May 2 and 3 • WELLINGTON: The annual spring rummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at First Congregational Church, 140 South Main St. Find clothing, shoes, boots, purses, housewares, and more.

Friday, May 3 • OBERLIN: “Decoding U.S. China Trade” will be presented from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 3 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Terry Carlton will speak. There is no registration or fee. All are welcome.

Saturday, May 4 • OBERLIN: The Big Parade will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 in the city’s downtown area near Tappan Square.

Oberlin Heritage Center members and friends will be marching in celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage as part of Oberlin’s whimsical and colorful parade that signals the arrival of spring. Email AmeriCorps Member Riley Thomas at riley.thomas@oberlinheritage.org or call 440774-1700 to be added to the OHC’s band of suffragettes and their supporters – and OHC staff will contact you with details about the organization’s fun plans for appearing in the parade.

• WELLINGTON: A hoagie fundraiser to benefit the Wellington High School soccer teams will be held Saturday, May 4.

For $5, you can order a hoagie layered with ham, bologna, salami, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

To place your order, call Tammie Krakomperger at 440-225-2464 or Melissa Kropff at 440-3090084. Phone orders will be accepted until April 27.

• WELLINGTON: A reverse raffle to benefit the village fireworks fund will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Wellington Eagles, 631 South Main St. The cost is $35 per person. You must be 21 or older to attend. There will be a buffet meal, Chinese raffle, side-boards, and a 50-50 raffle.

Call 440-647-222 by April 27 to order tickets.

The event is sponsored by the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce.

Sunday, May 5 • LORAIN: A piano recital entitled “Choosing Joy” will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at First Lutheran Church, 1019 West 5th St. The music of Beethoven, Brahms, and North American composers Amy Beach, Samuel Barber,

Jocelyn Morlock, and Garrett Hope will be presented by pianist Jeff Manchur. The concert is a celebration of the highs and lows of his wife’s — Kimberly Manchur — victorious battle against breast cancer.

Part of the FIRST Music concert series, the event is free and open to the public.

• AMHERST: “100 Years of Broadway” will be presented at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 515 Leavitt Rd. The musical revue will feature the Heritage Presbyterian Choir and Friends under the direction of and accompanied by Craig Galinski-Ratzloff.

The musical journey will include selections from “A Chorus Line,” “Mary Poppins,” “42nd Street,” “South Pacific,” “Oklahoma,” “Hello Dolly,” and many others. Following the performance there will be an ice cream social. A donation basket to benefit the Heritage Music Ministry will be available.

For more information, call 440-988-9409.

• OBERLIN: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Weltzheimer/ Johnson House will be open to the public for tours on the hour from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at 534 Morgan St. Admission is $10 for adults or free for children and Oberlin College students. Visit www.oberlin.edu/ amam/flwright.html to reserve a timed ticket. Preregistration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome if tickets are still available.

• OBERLIN: Learn about a Torso mask made by the Yoruba peoples at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. This free Sunday Object Talk will be led by Oberlin College student Audrey Libatique.

Starting May 6 • OBERLIN: “Rethinking Autism” will be presented at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, May 6, 13, and 20 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Psychologist Sandra McClennen will speak on how developments in neurology have led to a deeper understanding of autism, how alternative communication allows us to discover intelligence in creativity in people with autism, and the challenges of Asperger’s syndrom.

Register by calling Lorain County Community College at 440-3664148. The fee for class 4603 is $20.

Tuesday, May 7 • WELLINGTON: The Wellington Community Chorus spring concert, “A Musical Extravaganza,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 140 South Main St. It will include movie show tunes, women and men’s ensemble music, solo and full chorus features, and pipe organ and piano musical surprises.

The concert is free to the public.

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Schools hire tech expert, asst. principal for Fall 2019

COMET RELAYS

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Two new administrators are joining the Amherst Schools this fall.

Doug Cogdell was hired April 15 as the district's technology supervisor, a position he's held at the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Schools for 21 years.

In his time there, Cogdell created a district video club, built three television production studios, launched a STEM lab for robotics students, and wrote grants for 3D printers and other tech.

In 2015, he was one of 40 educators from across the country invited to the Goodle Educational Forum in Mountain View, Calif.

Cogdell is a lifelong Amherst resident and a graduate of Steele High School. He said the technology supervisor job here is "an opportunity to come home."

"He came across as the perfect Amherst employee: Humble, hardworking, would give you the shirt off his back," said assistant superintendent Michael Molnar.

Cogdell will step into the large shoes of Mark Kostur, who is retiring for the second time.

After announcing two years ago that he would leave, Kostur agreed to return to oversee tech implementation at the Steele creative learning center and the new Powers Elementary School.

"I've really enjoyed my time and friendships here at Amherst. It's been a blast. I've been excited about the things we've been able to do and enjoyed every minute of it," he said.

Steele will get a new assistant principal this fall.

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Photos by Russ Gifford | Amherst News-Times

It was a cold and rainy Saturday for the 64th Annual Comet Relays but Amherst is used to Mother Nature's spring moods. Athletes turned out to make one of Ohio's biggest track and field meets also one of the best. ABOVE: Chaley Younkin competes in the high jump.

BOTTOM LEFT: Caleb Cabrera runs in the 4x1600 relay. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kelsey Traut leaps forward in the long jump.

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“We’re in a position where we’re financially stable but we have to be careful and strategic.”

That’s how Amherst superintendent Steven Sayers described the State of the Schools in an April 16 address.

Here are some key takeaways: FINANCES • Amherst ranks among the 20 percent of Ohio public school systems with the lowest operating expenses per pupil.

The per-pupil cost here is $2,500, which is the lowest in Lorain County, said treasurer Amy Gioffredo.

“We have much financial stability and it has been a decade of fiscal prudence,” she said.

• Projected to be in the black through at least 2022, local officials plan to place an operating levy renewal on the ballot in the 2021-2022 school year.

At the same time, Sayers said so much of the Amherst Schools’ budget is dependent on what hap-

Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Superintendent Steven Sayers talks about the accomplishments of the Amherst Schools on April 16. pens in Columbus — a bad shake there could change the entire forecast.

ACADEMICS • Amherst has been able to expand offerings in recent years with all-day, everyday kindergarten, an orchestra program,

and new electives at Steele High School.

“It goes without saying that Amherst is one of the top academic school districts in the state of Ohio,” said assistant superintendent Michael Molnar.

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Amherst News-Times

Council anticipates salt needs

We're barely out of winter and already Amherst officials are thinking about reinforcing their road salt stockpile for 2020.

Mayor Mark Costilow has asked city council to approve a contract in advance to buy salt by the ton at a price negotiated by the state for next winter.

"We know it's coming. We know as administration we'd like to get into that contract," he said.

Council president Jennifer Wasilk said the state, after locking in bulk prices, normally opens a very short window for Amherst to place its order.

The result is usually a rush vote by council.

Costilow said the city has a salt surplus and will likely be buying less. The typical salt budget is around $100,000.

Signing a contract in advance won't change the state-negotiated price. In fact, council always signs a purchase agreement without knowing exactly what the per-ton cost will be, the mayor said.

Meanwhile, officials are still looking into building a salt storage facility in anticipation of extreme weather conditions. Whether that project moves forward in 2019 depends on whether money is available and council approval.

Cheer camp

Registration for a youth football cheerleading camp in Amherst will begin May 1 and run through June 30.

There will be a mini-camp for kids in kindergarten through second grade, a junior varsity camp for children in third and fourth grades, and a varsity camp for fifth- and sixth-graders. Practices will start in late July with games in late August.

Registration is $85. Sign up at www.amherstyouthcheer.com.

For more information, email amherstyouthcheer@gmail.com.

Art show honorees

Congratulations to the following Steele High School students for having their artwork selected for the annual Amherst Public Library Art Show: Sidney Hooks, Raymond Swinney, Nadine Muc, Sammi Shinsky, Austin Bentley, Sammi Given, Peyton Durica, Josh Sherrill, Becca Tocchi, Bill Koon, Ava Kachure, Mackayla Matejcik, Addie Tellier, Alex Moore, Peyton Saltis, Ava Barnes, Emily Novak, Eliza Marcano, Quincy Eckenrode, and Paige Steward.

The show will begin Monday, April 29 and run through Sunday, May 19.

A reception will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.

NEW HIRES

FROM B1 Nikki Campbell was hired on a two-year contract to take the place of Steve Meggitt.

Campbell was chosen from a pool of 89 candidates, said high school principal Joe Tellier.

"From the first inning to the bottom of the ninth, she was the person we felt would be the right fit," he said.

She grew up in the East Muskingham Schools.

After teaching at Buckeye and Strongsville, she spent the last nine years at Keystone.

In 2016, Campbell was honored as Keystone's Educator of the Year. This spring, she has been nominated for Ohio Teacher of the Year by the state education department.

Like Kostur, Meggitt is also saying goodbye a second time. He retired in the 2017-2018 school year but returned when Steele principal Michael May and assistant principal Jeanne Kornick left.

Tellier said the high school needed a familiar face to provide stability and experience during the leadership transition.

One more return will happen this fall — former Powers Elementary principal Debbie Waller was hired on a per-diem basis to serve as needed from August to December as interim assistant principal at Nord Middle School.

Conrad Public Auction SAT. –4/27– 9:30 am 156 Beaver Court Downtown Amherst Fantastic sale including 1977 and 1999 Corvettes, (4) grandfather clocks, vintage wall clocks, over 100 beer signs and collectibles, firearms including rifles, shotguns, and revolvers, appliances, complete household furnishings, loads of antiques and collectibles, large knife collection including swords, hunting and pocket knives, old record players and radios, old records and books, fancy glassware, Seeburg jukebox, vintage kitchen cupboards, old toys and games, and much more from the late J. Michael Conrad. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL LISTING OF ITEMS TO BE SOLD AND 100s OF PHOTOS! Conrad Public Auction SUN. –4/28– 9:30 am Germans Villa 3330 Liberty Avenue Vermilion Over $100,000 in gold and silver jewelry including over 100 gold rings, gold chains, over 100 sterling silver rings, sterling silver necklaces, sterling silver charms and pendants, vintage ruby and diamond and other precious gem stone necklaces and rings, 100’s of precious gemstones, 100’s of new men’s wrist watches, pocket watches, large selection of costume jewelry, and much more from the collection of the late J. Michael Conrad. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL LISTING OF ITEMS TO BE SOLD AND 100s OF PHOTOS!

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SCHOOLS

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In 2018, the district won the Momentum Award for the third consecutive year — no other district in Lorain County earned the reward, which recognizes student success on standardized tests. In addition, Amherst Junior High and Nord Middle School were among the four schools statewide that won Momentum Awards.

• While grades are important, Sayers said there are many other factors that play into a high-quality education.

A strong arts program, music education, learning what it means to be a good citizen — all are important but none are reflected on the state report card.

“It’s about everybody coming together, working together, supporting each other, and ultimately doing what’s best for our kids and community,” Sayers said.

• A number of new electives will be offered next year at the junior high: coding, design, leadership, advanced physical education, studio art, introduction to world cultures, history through film, space exploration, and introduction to broadcasting.

• AJHS will also add “career paths,” an effort that will help steer kids into electives that match their career goals.

• AP studio art will be added to the course list at Steele High School.

STUDENT CARE • The emotional health of kids and their families is becoming an increasingly important part of education, said Sarah Walker, director of student services.

This year, the district hired social worker Jill Maiorca to help students with a many personal issues that can affect learning, including behavior issues, attendance, addiction, and problems at home.

• The Amherst Schools are short on guidance counselors and plan to make an additional full-time hire, Walker said.

Right now, there three at Steele, a full-timer and part-timer at AJHS, two part-time counselors at Nord, and one part-timer at Powers Elementary.

“When it comes to looking at our kids’ evolving social, emotional needs, that’s really spreading things thin,” Walker said.

• Keep an eye out for a survey that will be sent out at the end of April.

It will ask parents what topics need to be addressed among Amherst students — problems arising from social media, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, and other issues you believe should be tackled.

TRANSPORTATION • Busing for Steele High School students will be restored this fall.

It has not been available for more than a decade. Due to financial struggles in the mid2000s, the route was eliminated — but now Amherst has four school buildings instead of six, which will allow two routes to carry everyone with only a minimal impact on cost, Sayers said.

Reinstating public transportation for high-schoolers is expected to improve attendance rates and student safety.

It will also make a lot of parents happy. Sayers said he hears concerns from parents who want high school busing, especially those with freshmen and sophomores who cannot yet drive themselves.

SAFETY • Ptl. Brian Bowers has been designated as an additional school resource officer for Fall 2019 along with Ptl. Eric Layfield.

Adding an officer will allow for a greater presence in all buildings; one will be assigned to patrol the Powers Elementary and Amherst Junior High School

A clean state financial audit Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber's office has released a fiscal year 2018 financial audit or the Amherst Schools.

Highlights noted in last week's release include: • The district's net position increased by $32.7 million, primarily due to decreases in pension liability.

• Revenues totaled $54.6 million. They increased by about $11.7 million due to increased property tax collections.

• Program expenses totaled $21.9 million, of which 52 percent is instructional costs and 37 percent is support services. The remaining 11 percent accounts for a wide range of expenses, including fiscal charges, food

services, and extracurricular activities.

• Total assets increased to $63.7 million, a jump of about $11.5 million — this is mostly due to funds received from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to help with construction of the new Powers Elementary School.

In a report to the Amherst board of education, district treasurer Amy Gioffredo said the audit was clean but did include seven "somewhat minor in nature" management comments.

While they did not reveal any problems with the Amherst Schools' financial reporting, Gioffredo said she intends to make improvements in several areas.

All kids will be able to learn Spanish Forty million people in the United States speak Spanish.

Your kids could soon be among them. The Amherst Schools have announced that the language will be taught at Powers Elementary starting in the fall.

Spanish will be introduced to Nord Middle School students in the 2020-2021 school year for the first time.

The additions mean that for the first time, the language will be offered to all Amherst students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Preparing students for the future includes exposing them to different languages and cultures at a young age, said superintendent Steven Sayers.

"The research is very, very

clear about the benefits of teaching a language to elementary students," he said during an April 15 meeting of the board of education.

"It's been kind of neat to go through the research and we've had a lot of positive discussions" While looking at scheduling options for next year, Steele High School principal Joe Tellier noted that projected enrollment decreases the next four years would free up a staff member.

He suggested moving a teacher to Powers.

“We collectively decided that enhancing linguistic education at an earlier age – without needing to add staff – was a win for both our students and staff,” Tellier said.

2020 Costa Rica trip planned Does you child want to see the world and appreciate other cultures?

A spring break trip to Costa Rica is being planned for March 2020 — it will be Amherst Steele High School's first international educational tour.

Organized by the world languages department at Steele, the trip will be open to all interested students, not just those who study Spanish.

Travelers will explore famous historic sites, discover Costa Rica's rich heritage and diversity, visit schools, and take part in a project to save deforested land.

The goal is for students to "build a global perspective of their world and how they can make a difference, make an impact," said assistant superintendent Michael Molnar.

Amherst teenagers will travel with the touring company Explorica because of its "exceptional safety record, their supportive services, and phenomenal campus, while the other will patrol the Steele High and Nord Middle School campus.

ENROLLMENT • The Amherst Schools had 4,800 students in2008 and now are at 3,600.

Every class at Steele High is 320 or larger, while every K-8 class is 290 or smaller.

“What’s been happening is we’ve been graduating these classes of 320 and replacing them with kindergarten classes of 220, 230, 240,” said Sayers.

That’s a trend seen all across Ohio. Though the population is holding steady, there are fewer children and more adults, which means shrinking class sizes.

In Amherst, at least, there is reason to believe the trend will reverse in the next few years.

Sayers believes new housing developments and the new Powers Elementary School will attract younger families.

itinerary."

Located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica is a land of rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls, and rivers.

A democratic nation with a population of about five million people, the country is known for its highly-educated workforce, ecotourism, and progressive environmental policies.

Costa Rica was ranked first in 2009 and 2012 as the happiest nation on the planet by the New Economics Foundation. It is home to one of the world's five Blue Zones — places where it is common to live past the age of 100. A provider of universal health care, the country is renowned for its hospital system and medical tourism.

It is also known for its focus on education. After Costa Rica abolished its military in 1949, the government pledged to replace it with an army of teachers.

Though Spanish is the primary language, English is widely spoken.

POWERS ELEMENTARY • The new school is under construction on South Lake Street and on target for completion in November.

Teachers can start moving into the building then and preparing for the first day with students — who will start Jan. 6, 2020, after returning from winter break.

All K-2 students now at the old Powers building on Washington Street will make the move. So will third-graders who are at Nord Middle School.

“The neat thing about this project is it’s not just school staff and parents who are excited about this but I think it’s something the entire community is excited about,” Sayers said.

• Roofs, ducts, electrical, and drywall work are complete in much of the building.

Be on the lookout for public tour dates so you can see how progress is coming along.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Amherst News-Times

FALCONS’ FURY

Russ Gifford | Amherst News-Times

Black River’s Trent Sexton slides safely into second base as the ball gets away from Firelands’ Ryan Walker. The Falcons pummeled the Pirates 16-5.

CHURCHES All Amherst-area churches are invited to post service times in the News-Times. Send your listing to us via email at news@lcnewspapers.com.

• St. Joseph Catholic Church, 200 St. Joseph Dr., has Masses at 4 p.m Saturdays (St. Joseph Church, Amherst); 5:30 p.m. Saturdays (Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, South Amherst); 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5 p.m. Sundays (St. Joseph); 9 a.m. Mondays (St. Joseph); 8 a.m. Tuesdays (Nativity); 7 p.m. Thursdays (St. Joseph); and 9 a.m. Fridays (St. Joseph).

• St. Paul Lutheran Church, 115 Central Dr., has traditional worship services each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and informal services at 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible study begin at 9:45 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship services and Bible study. Community prayer box and dog station available.

• Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1100 Cleveland Ave., has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Bible study for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. Bible class is at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

• Faith Baptist Church, 440 North Lake St., has Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:45 a.m. Nursery care is available during both. Ablaze Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

• Family Fellowship, 780 Cooper Foster Park Rd., has Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

• New Beginnings Church of Christ, 591 Washington St., has Bible classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. A training room class for ages two to four and junior worship for kindergarten through fifth grade is available.

• St. John’s United Church of Christ, 204 Leonard St., South Amherst, has worship at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Sunday school for children is held during the service.

• Freedom House, 1240 Park Ave., has services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on Thursdays.

Prayer meetings are held at noon on Wednesdays.

• Amherst Church of the Nazarene, 210 Cooper Foster Park Rd., has Bible classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. A prayer service is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Next Step services are held at 6 p.m. on Saturdays.

• Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 46485 Middle Ridge Rd., has a traditional Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. and a contemporary service at 10:45 a.m.

There is children’s programming during both services.

Grades six to 12 meet at 9 a.m. only. Summit (young adults ages 18 to 30) meets from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays at the church.

• Eversprings Missionary Baptist Church, 49536 Middle Ridge Rd., has Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m., and Sunday evening services at 6 p.m. Wednesday services are at 6 p.m.

• Heritage Presbyterian Church, 515 North Leavitt Rd., has Sunday service at 10:30 a.m.

• South Amherst First United Methodist Church, 201 West Main St., offers a contemporary worship service at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.

• Elyria Zion United Methodist Church, 43720 Telegraph Rd., Amherst Township, offers a traditional service at 9 a.m. each Sunday.

• Cornerstone Community Church, 111 South Lake St., has Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday service is at 6:30 p.m.

• Community Congregational United Church of Christ, 379 South Main St., has Sunday worship and Sunday school for ages three and up at 10 a.m. Nursery care is provided for those three and under. Communion is offered the first Sunday of every month.

• St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 582 Church St., has Sunday worship service and church school at 10 a.m.

• A Fresh Wind Church, 1115 Milan Ave., has Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. and Solomon’s Porch youth ministry at 6 p.m.

• Amherst United Methodist Church, 396 Park Ave., has Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 440-988-8330 or visit www.amherstchurches.org.

• Old Stone Evangelical Church, 553 South Main St., has adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. A free community supper is offered from 5-7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. A free community breakfast is served from 8:30-10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.

Carry-outs are available at either meal.

• Brownhelm United Church of Christ, 2144 North Ridge Rd., worships each Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school for children is held during the service.

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COMETS BRIEFS Baseball • Jacob Lezon and Caleb McGee each knocked in a pair of RBIs in Amherst's 5-0 shutout of Westlake.

Lezon also had a run and stolen base; McGee tallied a double. Connor Emch had an RBI and Jason Monos put in a run, a double, and a stolen base.

Justin Hritsko was the winning pitcher, allowing three hits and striking out six Demons in six innings.

• RBIs from Eric Ritter and Kyle Dalzell helped the Comets to a 3-0 victory over Lakewood.

Caleb McGee, Jacob Lezon, and Ritter each scored runs. Dalzell also recorded a double and was the winning pitcher, striking out four and allowing six hits in seven innings.

• This one hurts — a four-run rally in the seventh inning gave North Ridgeville a 9-8 comefrom-behind win over Amherst.

Caleb McGee had a home run, two runs, and two RBIs to lead the Comets offensively. Connor Emch had three RBIs and a run.

Jacob Lezon had a run, while Eric Ritter notched a run and a double. McGee and Lezon were each hit by errant pitches.

Softball • The Comets girls conga-lined around the based in a 13-0 win over Westlake, remaining undefeated in the Southwestern Conference.

Picking up the win on the mound was Madison O’Berg, who allowed just two hits and struck out nine Demons in five innings. She also had two hits and five — count 'em — RBIs. Kasey McGraw had two hits, McKenzie Cornwell registered three and a pair of doubles, and Madison Wormsley had two hits for two RBIs. • Amherst moved into first place in the Southwestern Conference with a 3-1 win over

Avon.

The score remained null until the fourth inning, when Kasey McGraw cracked a homer over the left field fence, starting a three-run rally. Abbey Vorhees singled home two runs in the fourth.

Madison O'Berg was the winning pitcher, standing a long 10 innings on the mound and allowing just three hits; only Ashley Torbert made it across the plate for the Eagles.

• Cassidy Kettleman singled, doubled, tripled, stole a base, and crossed home plate twice in Amherst's 3-0 victory over North Ridgeville.

Rachel Miller hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to cement the win. Madison O'Berg allowed just two hits and struck out 11 Rangers.

Boys Tennis • Amherst took third place at the LCAAA Tournament with 18 points.

• Amherst defeated North Olmsted 5-0.

• Audrey McConihe and Devan Harmych won at first doubles but the Comets fell 4-1 to Olmsted Falls in a tough Southwestern Conference matchup.

Track and Field Amherst defeated North Ridgeville at home as the girls scored 106 points and the boys 76.

First place finishers for the girls included: • Kami Dumais in the long jump with a distance of 15 feet 10 inches.

• Kami Dumais in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.9 seconds.

• Macy Dimacchia in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.1 seconds.

• Sydney Walker in the pole vault, clearing 9 feet 6 inches.

• Chaley Younkin in the high jump, 4 feet 10 inches.

• Autumn Hunter in discus, 95 feet 2.5 inches.

• Kalyn Potyrala in the 1,600 meters, 5:29.3.

• Taylor Hooks in the 100 meters, 13.3 seconds.

• Kayla Snowden in the 800 meters, 2:27.8.

• Tori Kubasak in the 400 meters, 1:00.

• Kylie Olney in the 200 meters, 27.7 seconds.

• Cassidy Hill in the 3,200 meters, 12:38.

• The 4x100 relay team of Taylor Hooks, Sidney Hooks, Kylie Olney, and Anna Dudziak, 53.1 seconds.

• The 4x200 relay team of Kylie Olney, Sidney Hooks, Alex Boyles, and Tori Kubasak, 1:56.7.

• The 4x400 relay team of Kami Dumais, Kayla Snowden, Kalyn Potyrala, and Kaylee Haff, 4:17.6.

• The 4x800 relay team of Cassidy Hill, Angelina Williams, Cheyenne Nutter, and Kyleigh Osko, 11.05.

First place finishers for the boys included: • Dominic Deshuk in the 300-meter hurdles, 40.1 seconds.

• Camden Gross in the high jump at 5 feet 0 inches.

• Jaret Prete in the shot put at 44 feet 5.5 inches.

• Jaret Prete in the discus, 147 feet 5 inches.

• Allan Muc in the 100 meters, 11.7 seconds.

• Bradley Kirsch in the 800 meters, 2:10.

• Cael Walker in the 3,200 meters, 11:00.1.

• Devin Baumgartner in the 400 meters, 52.8 seconds.

• The 4x100 relay team of Joxadiel Padilla, Lukas Fichtner, Jacksen Halfhill, and Danny Vitelli in 47.4 seconds.

• The 4x800 relay team of Isaac Davis, Bradley Kirsch, Ethan Barnes, and Devin Baumgartner in 8:55.8.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER ACROSS 1. Winter warmer 6. *Tú, north of the border 9. Put six feet under 13. Computer programmer 14. Supermarket circulars, e.g.

15. “He loves me...” flower part 16. *Santa Anna’s 1836 victory locale 17. Pod dweller 18. All worked up 19. *Filling+corn dough+corn husk, pl.

21. Like Dorothy Gale’s dress 23. Selfie, e.g.

24. Cheese on Peloponnese 25. Eye Network 28. *Day of the Dead-inspired Oscar-winner 30. Attempted 35. Hipbones 37. Between Thailand and Vietnam 39. El Dorado-related 40. Lymphatic swelling 41. Archipelago parts 43. Unload on eBay 44. Hue perception 46. Bald eagle’s nest 47. Caffeine-containing nut tree 48. “____ ____! This is the police!”

50. Bank on 52. Aptitude test 53. Like a doily 55. Margaret, for short 57. *Made from agave 61. *Popular huevos accompaniment 65. Driver’s 180 66. Flying saucer acronym 68. Mythological princess of Colchis 69. Repenting 70. Collagen target 71. More capable 72. Tiny sips 73. Skeleton in a lock 74. Must-haves DOWN 1. Jazz singing

2. Coca follower 3. Comic Sandler 4. Chart anew 5. Lark about 6. Puppy barks 7. Keats’ poem 8. Cell phone bill item 9. Frigid shipping hazard 10. Butch Cassidy’s home state 11. Pro ____ 12. Big Bang’s original matter 15. *Blind man’s target 20. Cause for food recall 22. “____ Now or Never” 24. Tom’s craziness?

25. *____ de Mayo 26. Soft single in baseball 27. Move sideways 29. *”Mi ____ es su...”

31. Biscuit

32. Sandwiches for dessert 33. *Zapata’s collaborator 34. Audience’s approval 36. Long, long time 38. Bone-dry 42. Airy fairy 45. Exercising authority 49. One of peeps 51. Tower of London guard 54. Sealing product 56. Freshwater diving bird 57. ____ of events 58. Red carpet purse 59. Witty remark 60. RIP pots 61. “____ that” on walkie-talkie 62. In neutral 63. Gardener’s purchase 64. Crew propellers 67. “Jack and the Beanstalk” exclamation

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Amherst News-Times

Public closed out of power line sale talks JASON HAWK EDITOR

Talks on the sale of Amherst's electrical transmission lines took a turn for the secretive on April 18.

Representatives from American Municipal Power of Ohio convinced city officials to go behind closed doors to talk about selling off the public's assets, saying there's too much at stake to discuss specific plans in public meetings.

"There's a lot of folks, we're going to be taking money out of their pocket," said AMP vice president Ed Tatum on why the public was barred from talks.

The city's community improvement corporation voted to go into executive session, a kind of private meeting

allowed under Ohio's Open Meetings Act. The potential sale isn't being competitively bid, which is typically the reason companies are allowed to bargain behind closed doors.

However, Tatum and company argued that talks would involve trade secrets and marketing plans they don't want to reach AMP's competitors.

AMP is getting into the energy transmission business — that's not the part where electricity is generated, but the part involving shuttling it to buyers across the region.

The nonprofit wants to buy Amherst's high-voltage lines as a passthrough from one market to the next, according to mayor Mark Costilow.

The sale has been pitched as a way to get a second power feed to the

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city at no cost to local taxpayers — a savings of an estimated $5 million — which would help prevent citywide blackouts.

Two city council members, Brian Dembinski and Chuck Winiarski, told the NewsTimes after the meeting they were concerned that talks were closed. They said they want to know exactly what equipment would be included in the sale.

That information was not made public before the CIC adjourned to executive session.

Neither is it clear how much the city's infrastructure is worth.

Tatum said it will have to be calculated based on the original costs, life expectancy, condition, and other factors.

To be clear, Amherst is not looking to sell its entire electrical grid.

The sale would only affect transmission equipment.

The city will still be in charge of delivering electricity to your home or business and billing you for it.

AMP previously indicated transmission costs have increased by 279 percent since 2011.

Tatum told the CIC his company expects increases to continue but is trying to control them by challenging transmission projects that are unneeded or being in place much sooner than appropriate.

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OBERLIN NEWS-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019 • SERVING OBERLIN SINCE 1930

Burgess says weapons bill is 'madness' JASON HAWK EDITOR

A move to take the teeth out of Ohio's concealed carry laws has drawn strong words from Oberlin city council president Bryan Burgess.

"What has been proposed in House Bill 178 is not common sense gun safety. It's madness," he said in an April 15 report to city council.

“It’s allowing State Reps. Ron Hood people who have (R-Ashville) and Tom no business Brinkman (R-Cincincarrying a gun... nati) have called for a to carry a gun.” "constitutional carry" BRYAN measure that would BURGESS allow Ohioans ages 21 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training of any kind.

It would also broaden the types of weapons you could carry to not just handguns but also rifles and knives.

After attending a Moms Demand Action advocacy day at the Statehouse and meeting with members of both the House and Senate, Burgess asked Oberlin council members to oppose House Bill 178 via a resolution.

Ohio's existing law requires anyone who wants to carry a hidden handgun to pay $67 for a permit, pass a criminal background check, and complete eight hours of training.

The process screens out applicants convicted of domestic violence and serious drug offenses.

"It's not just an expansion of gun rights. It's allowing people who have no business carrying a gun, allowing them to carry a gun," Burgess told council. "The concealed carry law in Ohio right now is meant to ensure that those who we trust carrying weapons can carry them. House Bill 178 will give that ability to anyone. It's dangerous, ill-advised, and I was there to speak against it."

Another major change sought by Hood and Brinkman would remove the "duty to inform."

Those with concealed carry permits must immediately tell law enforcement about it during, for example, a traffic stop for a broken headlight.

"That obligation will now be eliminated. So every traffic stop, an officer would have to approach that traffic stop as if it were a potential fatal situation," said Burgess.

The Buckeye Firearms Association is calling HB 178 "an exciting possibility for gun owners in Ohio."

"We don't need permission from the government to go to church or exercise our First Amendment right. Nor do we need a license to exercise our WEAPONS BILL PAGE C2

Photos by Jonathan Delozier | Oberlin News Tribune

OB Jump recently secured a $5,000 grant from the Cleveland Clinic, funds sure to come in handy during upcoming national competition in North Carolina.

OB Jump-ing for joy

JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A $5,000 grant has been secured by the Oberlin jump rope team, or OB Jump, as it gears up for competition and prepares exhibitions in hopes of making jump rope an Olympic sport.

The Cleveland Clinic has awarded a “movement grant” after team members wore devices to track how much they moved during practice.

“One of our team parents submitted a quick one-minute video of us practicing,” said coach Jenny Mentzer. “We were chosen as one of the six teams in our age group. All of the kids got a movement band and they had to wear it all of February. We had to upload the movements every week into the website. The final numbers were huge, enormous. It shows how much work these kids put into this.”

Mentzer has led OB Jump for nine years and also works as a physical education teacher at Prospect Elementary School.

Oberlin jump rope team members Helen Levy, Zoe Stephens, and Kyra Lopez practice their double-dutch routine.

So far this year, the team has competed in Michigan, Wadsworth, and Columbus as part of the annual Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival. Oberlin girls took home a first place double-dutch trophy in Columbus.

“The competition is fun but you take away sort of a leadership

thing from jump rope too,” said Helen Levy, a five-year OB Jump member. “We're always helping the younger jumpers learn new things. Because of the way we practice, we do better at speed events. Our practices are like a OB JUMP PAGE C2

Preaching the art of peace JASON HAWK EDITOR

Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Oberlin College religion professor Jafar Mahallati is a rock star in the arena of peace.

"What's more important than peace?" asked Jafar Mahallati, walking through the hallways of Kendal at Oberlin.

His eyes were bright as he took in 45 colorful posters decorating the walls — "Look, this one's good!" he said, passing the image of a revolver, its trigger held back by a piece of green string.

Others show creeping spiders made of grenades, barbed wire growing into an olive branch, and flowers sprouting from the muzzle of an assault rifle.

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The posters were created in 2016 by students in Shiraz, Iran, as the result of a visit by Mahallati to his hometown.

Mahallati is a kind of rock star of peace — as a religion professor at Oberlin College, he teaches Islamic studies and courses in friendship.

The politics of personal kindness, of apologizing often, are his area of expertise, whether they involve two people or two nations.

In that arena he holds authority. Before becoming a teacher, Mahallati served as director general for economic and international affairs PEACE PAGE C2

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Oberlin News-Tribune

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Summer camps for children

The Bridge, Oberlin's community technology center, will offer summer camps for children in grades six to 12. They will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. at 82 South Main St. on these dates: • Robotics and Coding, June 10-14 — Get an interactive introduction to the world of coding.

• Creative Arts Camp, June 17-21 — Students will be able to explore the artistic process and expand their knowledge of different art forms.

• Multimedia Journey Around the World, July 15-19 — Students will take a journey through sound by exploring the sounds of places they visit.

• Movie-Making Camp, July 22-26 — Learn what happens behind the camera.

• My First Computer Camp I, Aug. 5-9 for grades K-2; and My First Computer Camp II, Aug. 12-16 for grades 3-5 — Learn about Internet safety and the basics of using a computer. Prepare to return to school by playing educational games. Applications will be available July 1.

For more information, call 440-775-4790.

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“You have to talk to each other constantly and that helps you with communication in school and other things too,” said fellow five-year team member Zoe Stephens. “You have to know what's wrong or what's right during a routing and let your teammates know.”

In June, 12 of 16 team members will travel to Raleigh, N.C., for this year's American Jump Rope Federation National Championship.

Select competitors in North Carolina will help form the first Team USA jump rope squad, which will prepare exhibitions for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with the hopes of their craft becoming an

Olympic sport in time for the 2028 games in Los Angeles, Mentzer said.

“Hopefully, they'll then have some shows and exhibitions,” the coach said. “Our hope is 2028 to actually be in the Olympics, but we want to be ready to impress the right people in 2024.”

The girls encourage newcomers to give jump rope a try — they tell potential teammates that everyone has to start somewhere in any sport or craft.

“I started from rock bottom,” Stephens said. “I was terrible. But everyone here encouraged me and helped me get better. It doesn't matter how many times you miss or anything like that.”

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FROM C1 right for a speedy trial (Sixth Amendment)," director Jim Irvine and secretary Chad Baus wrote in an April 2 article. "It makes no sense that a person would need permission from the government to remain silent (Fifth Amendment) or be secure with our belongings that a government can't just take or search at their whim (Fourth Amendment)... If we have the 'right' to 'keep' (own) and bear (carry) arms, then why do we need permission?"

There were 1,589 firearms-related deaths in Ohio and 39,733 nationwide in 2017, the last year

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High school students took part in the Oberlin Rotary's Four-Way Test Speech Contest.

data is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ohio's death rate from shootings is higher than the national average and the numbers show it has grown since the introduction of concealed carry.

In fact, there were more Ohio gun deaths in 2017 than in any year since 1999, when the CDC started collecting data.

The majority of these deaths in our state — 918 — were by suicide. There were 621 homicides, 21 police-involved shootings, and 19 accidental shootings.

OHS students win accolades in Rotary speech contest Sophomores Asher Cipinko and Emma Kim represented Oberlin High School at the Oberlin Rotary FourWay Test Speech Contest.

Each year, students are invited to take part by applying the Rotary's four key questions to an issue in their everyday relationships: • Is it the truth?

• Is it fair to all concerned?

• Will it build good will and better friendships?

• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Kim decided to prepare a personal reflection on the setback of not being accepted into a summer program.

She earned first place and a check for

$100.

Kim is eligible to complete at the next round of judging at the Rotary 6600 District Contest in May for a $500 scholarship.

Cipinko described his personal decision to participate in last year’s Rotary speech competition. He tied for fourth place in the contest.

From Firelands High School, Macey Butchko considered guardianship of her nephew while Lilly Dempsey discussed the pros and cons of continuing certification with her therapy dog.

Isabelle Wulf, representing Keystone, discussed the equal and fair treatment of all.

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Max Annable, a 2015 graduate of Oberlin High School, is completing an internship in the Washington, D.C., office of Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). He has been named a Fulbright Scholar to Brazil starting in February 2020. The prestigious Fulbright award is an educational exchange program sponsored by the US Department of State. On May 4, Annable will graduate from Ohio University in Athens with a triple major in political science, Spanish, and global studies. The Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship Program accepted Annable into a Portuguese language-training program prior to his Fulbright Scholarship in Brazil.

Warm weather rules

Yard maintenance is the first step in keeping Oberlin beautiful, said new city code administrator Chris Yates.

He is asking residents to address all grass, weeds, and unsightly overgrowth on your property. The city may trim or remove any that exceeds 12 inches in height; cost for removal will be assessed to the property owner plus administrative fees.

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He was also Iran's ambassador to the United Nations from 1987 to 1989, during which time he helped bring an end to the devastating Iran-Iraq War. Peace, he told Kendal residents in a talk April 17, is a concept America does not know well. Since the Constitution was signed 243 years ago, our nation has only had 16 years completely free of war.

Being on war footing is the natural state of being for the United States, Mahallati said.

While both Christianity and Islam preach messages of forgiveness, diplomacy has not been built around it, he said; it's a cruial lesson to instill in the next generation of diplomats.

"What is really normal is friendship. What is totally (not) normal is hatred, indifference, and war," said Mahallati.

It's also important to understand what he calls the "three realms of peace."

The first is "primitive" peace — a ceasefire between warring parties. It's marked by an end to bloodshed but also by deep hatred and lack of trust.

The second is "intermediate" peace, in which hatred, cold war, and grudges are set aside but no friendship exists — only indifference.

"Is it really quality peace? No. You're not really interested in each other," Mahallati said. "You're not interested in establishing a relationship."

The third is "advanced" peace, in which friendship is actively cultivated to the benefit of everyone.

It is the rarest and most precious form, and the kind the Shiraz peace posters are intended to show.

It is also the kind Mahallati aspires to. He said Oberlin is the only college in the United States that offers an interdisciplinary approach to friendship and he dreams of someday seeing a Center for Friendship established on campus.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Oberlin News-Tribune

City wants to invest in Spring Street playground JASON HAWK EDITOR

After 30 years of use by smiling, running, and laughing children, the Spring Street Park playground will hopefully be replaced.

Oberlin officials want to invest in the low to moderate income neighborhoods near the 12-acre park on the city's southeast side.

City council members fasttracked a vote April 15 to apply for federal aid through the Community Development Block Grant program, seeking up to $100,000.

It would be used toward an estimated $186,600 effort to replace the aging playground equipment.

Recreation director Ian Yarber

said inspectors visited Spring Street Park to evaluate the playground.

"They're surprised it's still standing," he told council. "Even the company that sold it said it was a good product back then but there's no parts you can find for it anymore. If anything has to be replaced, it has to be Frankensteined to fix it."

Long-lasting playground equipment isn't cheap, he said, but the goal is to ensure another three decades of exercise and fun for local children.

In the past, children have been allowed to give suggestions and help pick new equipment through surveys, Yarber said: "I believe that they are the users of the playground, so why not give them the opportunity to give suggestions

and pick what's going to be in the playground?"

Grant money would also be used to add five parking spaces, including a handicapped parking spot.

The grant application will go to the Lorain County commissioners for consideration. If they choose to back it, which will likely be determined by June, the application would be sent to the state, where it is all but guaranteed to be approved, according city planning director Carrie Handy.

"This makes me so happy. I have been pushing for this for so long," said city councilman Kelley Singleton. "I want Spring Street to be the preeminent park in our city. It's a great place. It's a great opportunity for this city to be more inclusive,"

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LETTER Garden gains new ground To the editor: Earlier this week I toured the community garden in Legion Field Park, on South Professor at Hamilton, one of Oberlin’s best-kept secrets.

Newly-planted fruit trees flanked the wood-chip walk and an inviting gate with shaded benches and a washing station marked my arrival. Everything looked in order, with water in the tank and hoses neatly laid out. Over the 10 years since the garden was begun as an experiment run by Zion Community Development Corporation, it has proved its worth because of the incredibly rich soil and for the educational opportunities it has provided. The arrangement has been for anyone to claim a plot for a small fee or merely four hours of volunteer work.

In recent years, people new to gardening have benefited from informational sessions led by horticultural students from Lorain County Community College who have also played a major role in planting a wide succession of crops and donating surpluses to the free store at Oberlin Community Services. Work parties comprised of local middle school students, Oberlin College sports teams, and ordinary citizens have helped develop the garden and have doubtless enjoyed themselves while learning about gardening. Some raised beds need repair and a new fence is planned, one that can withstand the fierce winds of the location.

These are jobs for this year’s volunteers.

I have learned that Zion CDC can no longer oversee the project, but that a new sponsor has been identified, a group called Our FAMILY that already works with several other gardens in Lorain County. I have also learned that the Lorain County Board of Health is preparing to create a website for the garden, which will increase its publicity.

Those of us who have planted vegetables and flowers in this sun-drenched and peaceful location in the past are eager to start the new season.

Apparently we must wait approval from city officials. I believe I speak for all of the gardeners and potential newcomers to the garden in urging the city to take the steps necessary. The experiment has proved worthy and should be continued. It is something for which Oberlin may be proud.

Rod Knight

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Lorain County's senior team is Tristan Reed (eighth grade, Keystone), Savannah Engleman (senior, JVS), Chloee Howard (freshman, Black River), and Abigail Lowe (sophomore, Amherst).

Horse Bowl teams compete at state

During scrimmage rounds in March, the Lorain County Horse Bowl teams won over competitors from Medina and Stark counties.

At the state finals at Ohio State University on March 30, the teams found more success.

Team A — comprised of Marshall Ternes, Peter Howard, Rylee Howard, and Delaney Reed — placed 23rd in the state.

Ternes served as first chair for the team.

Team B — Macy Paller, Jordyn Simpson, Jocelyn Wyatt, and Callie Finnegan (first chair) — placed 13th in the state. Simpson was 10th individually.

Although Lorain County had two of the youngest teams in the state, Team B had a strong win in round one. Both teams put points on the board in all rounds.

The senior team earned sixth place in the state and made it through five rounds of competition.

Next up for the equestrians is state horse judging and hippology. They have begun to practice for the June contests.

The Horse Bowl could be summarized as academic challenge for young equestrians.

The objective is to provide an opportunity for 4-H members enrolled in horse projects to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related matters in a competitive setting, where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail.

PI levy for JVS back on the table JASON HAWK EDITOR

Get ready for educators to take another stab this fall at a permanent improvement levy for the Lorain County JVS. The board is debating whether to ask voters for cash again this year after a .75-mill proposal was shot down in November by about a six percent margin.

"The need is growing greater as we decide we need to do some repairs

to the building," said Rex Engle, Amherst's liaison to the JVS board.

The question is in committee now and will be a topic of discussion Thursday, April 25.

Engle said talk has centered on a ballot issue of between 0.5 and 1.75 mills.

But the idea is getting pushback from other school districts exploring their own fall levy campaigns, he said — they don't want to hurt their chances by crowding the field.

If a levy is put forward, Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, and Firelands representatives have urged the JVS to hire an outside firm to advise the campaign.

This time around, Engle said the vocational school must talk about what specific projects will be pursued if the levy passes. The 2018 campaign was hurt by a lack of a road map showing where tax money would be put to work.

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of the four-decade-old Pittsfield Township school would likely be a focal point, he said.

At the same time, some JVS officials are exploring how to update their laboratories, which can be costly. Updating a single lab can run in excess of $1 million, Engle said.

"When you're going to update auto collision, the machines that are used in auto collision are a whole lot different than they were 35 years ago," he said.

Have tall grass? City's watching STAFF REPORT

It's lawn mowing season and Oberlin officials have taken steps to crack down on what they consider to be a public nuisance.

An emergency vote April 15 was aimed at

"unsightly and hazardous overgrowth" of grass and weeds on private property due to neglect.

It specified that unkempt lawns will be subject to action — if your grass or weeds reach 12 inches tall, city workers can trim them and bill you for the trouble.

Oberlin city manager Rob Hillard said "an oversight" left grass regulation out of codes dealing with overgrown trees and shrubs.

Chris Yates, the city's newly-hired code administrator, asked council to fix it fast with the onset of warm weather.

The new language won't affect Oberlin's

natural landscape ordinance, which allows vegetable gardens, cultivated flowers, and even butterfly-friendly milkweed, he said.

Council passed the proposal on a first reading without much conversation.

The tall grass rule falls in line with what most cities require.

• April 15 at 12:58 p.m.: A bong, two metal grinders, and a bell mason jar with a small amount of green vegetable matter was turned over to police by Oberlin College security.

• April 16 at 11:05 a.m.: An officer on patrol saw a child of about three to four years old walking along the side of Groveland Street in pajamas and slippers. The boy was returned to his mother, who the reporting officer suspected had been sleeping.

• April 16 at 12:48 p.m.: A delivery driver for Meals on Wheels found a client deceased.

• April 16 at 7:15 p.m.: A girl reportedly posted on social media that she wanted to end her life.

She told police there are some girls at school who bully her. The girl was taken to Mercy Health Allen Hospital.

• April 16 at 7:57 p.m.: A girl said she was walking near Spring Street when a woman got out of a vehicle and starting hitting her in the face and dragging her by the hair. The girl said the suspect believes she is having sex with her husband. A request for an arrest warrant was forwarded to the court.

• April 18 at 9:45 p.m.: A tobacco grinder with suspected marijuana residue was turned over to police by Oberlin College security.

• April 19 at 9:53 a.m.: A girl's father said she has been bullied at school. He said his daughter had reason to believe the alleged bully had made a "death note" consisting of a list of people she wished harmed or dead. There was no indication the suspect had any intention of causing harm directly, the reporting officer wrote. Police contacted Oberlin City Schools superintendent David Hall and requested contact information for the suspect's parents; a voicemail was left asking for contact.

The school resource officer was made aware of the situation.

• April 19 at 4:15 p.m.: A glass jar containing suspected marijuana, a silver tobacco grinder, a water bong, and rolling papers were turned over to police by Oberlin College security.

• April 19 at 8:37 p.m.: A large-screen television was reported stolen from Wal-Mart.

• April 21 at 12:20 p.m.: A cyclist said he was attacked by a dog near South Park and South Pleasant streets. He was reportedly bitten on the finger.

• April 21 at 7:26 p.m.: A woman said she was assaulted on Walnut Street. She fled with her children • April 21 at 9:43 p.m.: Nicholas Schull was charged with obstructing official business and possession of marijuana. A juvenile was charged with driving without a valid license. A report said the two were stopped for a traffic violation and gave the officer each others' names since the driver allegedly didn't have a license. Justin Bailey was charged with domestic violence. Police used force to take him into custody.

Editor’s note: Though charged, defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Restored Citizens Summit

“A community event highlighting resources and opportunities in Lorain County.”

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Employers, Service Providers and Restored Citizen are encouraged to attend Lorain County's first initiative dedicated to employment ready individuals in recovery, with a felony record or formerly incarcerated.

General public is welcome

AVAILABLE AT SUMMIT: • Employment Opportunities • Informative Workshops • Professional Tract, CEU’s available • Vendors with Resources • Networking

When: April 26, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Doors open at 8:30 am, Continental Breakfast provided Where: First Lutheran Church 1019 West 5th Street, Lorain

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REGISTER on EVENTBRITE by searching “Restored Citizens Summit”

by ADAS of Lorain or contact Wendy Caldwell or Christine Robinson at the ADAS Board of Lorain County at (440) 282-9920 AGENDA • 8:30 – 9:00 am Registration and Networking • 9:00 – 10:00 am Opening Speaker: Barry Buck, Clearview Schools • 10:00 am – Noon Break Out Sessions Employer Session: Job Readiness & Employer Incentives Restored Citizen Session: Job Readiness, Expungement, etc.

Professional Session: Intervention Points, CEU’s available • Noon – 12:45 pm Lunch: Guest Speaker – Brandon Chrostowski, EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant • 12:45 – 2:40 pm Mini Job Fair, Breakout Session, Networking • 2:50 – 4:00 pm Breakout Session and Closing Lorain County Workforce Development Training Series is project of OhioMHAS Sequential Intercept Mapping Workforce Development: State Grant MHA-19-MEDDIR-SIMAP2-50 Cures Opioid STR-Criminal Justice Innovations Grant #1900744. Supported by Court of Common Pleas, Nord Family Foundation and the Philanthropic and Community Coalition to End the Opioid Epidemic.

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Dukes track replacement comes with sticker shock

EASTER EGGS TO DYE FOR

JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Installation of a new running track at the Dukes' Dickson Street Stadium could take longer than expected.

Only one contractor — Canal Winchester-based Heiberger Paving — submitted a bid to do the work, and it came in at $1.3 million.

That's more than double what project planners expected a six-lane track and associated drainage work on the site's football field would cost.

Wellington Schools superintendent Ed Weber said the proposal also went beyond what the district requested and that it included replacement of the entire football field rather than only digging up certain areas.

“We're not in a position for this sort of expense,” he said. “We have some broken tiles under the field that create some drainage concerns — not to the magnitude where we'll have to cancel games and programs but it's something that needs looked at.”

“The project was too small for a general contractor yet too diverse for a single source, meaning the track people don't do drainage work and the drainage people don't necessarily do track work,” Weber added. “This project was caught in the middle of many factors.”

Powell-based MKC Architects has been paid $31,000 by the district to plan the track replacement and handle the project's bidding process.

A new track is part of a four-phase plan to revamp most aspects of the stadium, starting with its bleachers in 2017 and continuing with new LED light poles this past fall.

Replacement of the football field is also part of that plan but Weber and school board members have not publicly suggested coupling it with the track project.

Photos by Jonathan Delozier | Wellington Enterprise

Kids enjoyed crafts and a visit with the Easter Bunny inside village hall before moving outside to hunt for holiday treasures Saturday for this year's Wellington Easter egg hunt. Children up to age 10 raced across the village hall lawn for hunts in front of cheering friends and family. The event is put on annually by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. ABOVE: Cayden Gardner, Kaily Potts, and Erin Mohler wait for their hunt to begin. LEFT: Lee Arthur is ready to find some eggs. BOTTOM LEFT: Mara Grace Phelps scoops up her eggs from the wet ground. BOTTOM RIGHT: Saydee Grills doles out a big Easter hug.

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GLW rolls out fiber-optic Internet JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Fiber-optic Internet service will soon be available for an increased number of GLW Broadband customers.

While speaking to village council recently, GLW general manager Joel Large detailed a number of projects and network upgrades undertaken by the company.

They include construction of an access point on Patriot Drive and installation of new fiber optic nodes.

He said GLW will soon begin marketing fiber-optic service to new residential and business customers. The company has tested home connection download speeds up to 600 megabits per second.

Including GLW's work, the village is now connected to more than 30 fiber optic nodes, Large said.

“The less people there is per node, you deliver more Internet per that node,” Large said.

“Obviously, everyone gets more bandwidth. We also had to visit everyone's house, switch

a modem, and do a transition at each house. We're down to the last 15 people to transition over.

This system isn't built for today.

It's built for the next five to 10 years.”

GLW is planning more work that will allow commercial customers to enjoy upload speeds as fast as 200 mbps. Businesses can elect to keep their existing broadband connection or switch to fiber-optic.

Some customers have experienced sporadic Internet outages

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A special board meeting to discuss what comes next could be scheduled within the next week.

Officials originally hoped to have all work completed before football season but Weber said that has become less likely with the recent snag.

“We're going to reanalyze how we're going to do this if these figures end up being accurate,” he said. “We could delay it a month or two months.

The concept of the track being worked on in the fall wouldn't be a big issue but the field would be a big issue. If we're going to break the project up, maybe we can do the field first so it's done by the fall.”

Weber said other contractors have shown interest in the project if the district were willing to extend its deadline.

“Our goal is to still have everything done by the beginning part of August,” he said. “If we can show some flexibility, this price may come down.

We won't know a definite timeline until bids are accepted. From what we've heard, the track work wouldn't create much of an inconvenience for football games and just be a matter of getting plywood put down.”

A new running track would allow Dickson Street Stadium to host meets for the first time since the turn of the century and replace a crumbling surface that has fallen into disrepair.

Recent efforts have been made to set up Dukes cross country events at Findley State Park.

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during the upgrades but that work should no longer affect connections, Large said.

Customers are currently set at a base download speed of 30 mbps but GLW plans to gradually increase that, he said.

“We're not sure what we're going to end up at for a base,” Large said. “We set it at 30 after doing some internal tests. We've had two people in Wellington who've hit that 30 over probably the past three weeks. No one's really going up to 30 at all.

The biggest bandwidth nights we see are Monday going into Tuesday, which is Microsoft updates.

But even then, people aren't hitting the 30.”

There are 35 to 40 customers per node on the fiber system, which is only pushing the network to 20 percent capacity, Large said.

“There's a huge amount of room for growth and significant improvement,” he said.

Mayor Hans Schneider said Internet connections at his home through GLW have been markedly improved since the network was upgraded.

“It was a true 4K picture and crystal clear the other night,” he said. “It's been that way since the upgrades about four or five months ago. It's really positive to see this kind of upgrade coming to our community.”

Large said GLW didn't want to market fiber-optic service before it upgraded equipment for existing customers.

“If a new customer would've had it installed, they would have ended up with the faster connection over an existing customer,” he said. “We wanted to take care of those people first and it was long overdue. Seeing the capacity where it's at and the growth potential is fantastic.”

Large said the network projects have also forced customers to reprogram their televisions and that some channel changes and additions are on the way.

To assist with the annual cleanup of Brighton Township Cemetery, all old flowers and/or memorials must be removed from graves by Saturday,May 4th.

Any unsightly flowers/memorials not removed will be disposed of by the cemetery sexton.

Call 440-662-3300 with any questions

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Wellington Schools superintendent Ed Weber presents senior Alexis Lehmkuhl with a plaque from the board of education April 18, commemorating her new school record for career blocks record. On April 29, she will sign on to continue her hoops career at Lake Erie College.

Lehmkuhl overcomes injury, nets DII college scholarship

JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A serious knee injury brought Alexis Lehmkuhl's basketball season to a premature end.

But it hasn't stopped the Wellington High School senior from taking her hoops skills to the next level.

She will commit to Division II Lake Erie College on April 29, adding to what has become one of the more impressive Dukes basketball careers in recent memory.

Lehmkuhl tore her ACL in December, just 10 games into the season.

“It was really tough not being out there with my teammates," she said. "It's definitely exciting that Lake Erie has still taken interest in me with everything that's happened with my knee.

I'm willing to work hard to get back to where I was and to be even better.”

Lehmkuhl has twice earned AllOhio recognition for basketball

and in 2018 was named Player of the Year for both Lorain County and the Patriot Athletic Conference.

She was presented with a plaque April 18 by the Wellington school board in recognition of setting a new career blocks record for the Dukes girls and finishing in the top five of five statistical categories.

October has been targeted by Lehmkuhl and coaches as a goal date to be cleared for basketball activity.

That would put her rehabilitation process at nine months for an injury that remains one of the most feared at all levels of sports.

“I go to rehab twice a week,” she said. “It will probably be around the end of October that I'm OK to play. It's been a long recovery and hard work in itself.

A lot of people have helped and I'm thankful for that.”

On the volleyball court this past fall, Lehmkuhl helped lead Wellington to its first sectional title since 2004. She also surpassed the school career assist record of

1,042.

In college, however, she will stick to one hardwood sport.

“It will just be basketball from now on,” Lehmkuhl said. “I just love basketball and I've been playing it since I was little. I've always worked hard at it and I found myself wanting to pursue it further.”

“I love being a Wellington Duke and I've loved these four years,” she added. “I'll miss the enthusiasm around here and the great community atmosphere. It takes a lot of time to be a successful student-athlete. You have to balance your time but whatever you put your mind to you can go after.”

During her final full basketball season at Wellington High, Lehmkuhl was a driving force behind the Dukes finishing 19-3 and earning a district semifinal berth.

The team secured a Patriot Athletic Conference title and completed an undefeated conference season for the first time in 30 years.

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 Sunday 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 440-6473736.

• 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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Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Wellington’s Brooke Noss slides safely into second base for the steal. Kennedi Benko had an outstanding three-RBI day that included a double and a home run as the Dukes topped Brookside 9-0. Rianna Rosecrans had a pair of doubles and two RBIs, while Payton Regal collected a pair of doubles as well. Rosecrans was the winning pitcher, standing seven innings, striking out three Cardinals, and allowing four hits.

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

SHUT OUT BY THE 'CATS

After a three-hour battle of the batters on the Dukes’ turf, Fairview topped Wellington 17-14.

ABOVE: Wellington’s Ben Bliss makes contact with a Warriors pitch.

LEFT: Drew Unangst winds for the pitch.

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

If you're going to go down hard, it's going to be to the perennial softball powerhouse that is Keystone. The Wildcats dealt the Dukes a 7-0 loss. PICTURED: Wellington's Jenna Pasadyn looks to bunt a Keystone pitch.

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SERVICES Old refrigerators, appliances, scrap metal, batteries, cars--will pick up for free. Brian (440)2812516. (4:25) Floor repair and install carpet, wood, laminate, vinyl or ceramic. Call Joe Parr Sr. 440-647-4374 or cell 440-935-4778.

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SALES Estate Garage Sale 23969 St. Rt. 58 South Wellington Thursday, Friday, April 25th & 26th, 9 am – 5 pm & Saturday, April 27th, 9 am – 4 pm.

Lots of furniture including complete bedroom suite, new lift chair, medical bed, kitchen table and chairs, patio set and many more; glassware, dishes, linens, lamps, baskets, books and other household items. Too much to list everything.

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HELP WANTED Hairstylist wanted Do you love the beauty industry? Are you looking for a rewarding career as a hairstylist? If so, then Charles Scott Salons and Spas has the job for you.

Rare opportunity to join our team of dedicated stylists. Full or part time available. Minimum 3 years experience. Contact Customer Service at charlesscott.com.

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Help wanted for Janitorial in the Wellington/Oberlin area – part time - day shift and evening. Must pass background check.

Please call 440-7480640.

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LEGALS PUBLICATION OF NOTICE PROBATE COURT OF LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO JAMES T. WALTHER, JUDGE Estate of Ralph Gerding, Deceased Case No: 2019 ES 00244 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RALPH GERDING, DECEASED, LORAIN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2019 ES 00244: You are hereby notified that the Decedent died on February 14, 2019, and that the Decedent’s Will was admitted to probate on March 19, 2019, by the Probate Court of Lorain County, Ohio.

You must bring action to contest the validity of the Will within three months after the Fiduciary files an Affidavit stating that the Fiduciary has given this notice.

Attorney Carmen M. Verhosek (#0096645) 35765 Chester Road Avon, Ohio 44012 (440) 695-8000 (4:18, 25, 5:2) LEGAL NOTICE To Unknown Family of Willa Destouet: Notification is hereby given that the Guardianship Services of Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties has filed an application with the Lorain County Probate Court to be awarded legal guardianship of person of Willa Destouet. Hearing is scheduled for the 6th day of May 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lorain County Probate Court, 225 Court Street, 6th Floor, Elyria, OH. The case number for this matter is 2019 GI 00008.

(4:18, 25, 5:2) PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a sum-

mary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on February 18, 2019.

The complete text of each item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office @ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business hours or contact Nancy Greer @ 204-2050 (Nancy_ Greer@cityoflorain.org).

The following summary has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

2/18/19- Reso 3-19 Auth the S/S Dir to apply for, accept & enter a contract on behalf of the City of Lorain for construction of the planned active transportation plan “”Safe Routes to School”. 4-19 Expressing the support of Lorain City Council for the efforts of the Lorain City School Board to promote the interests of the students of the school system and to urge the CEO to work with the BOE. Ord 20-19 Adopting the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for reclassification of property located on the west side of Apple Ave from R-3 to B-2. 21-19 Auth the Mayor & Lorain City Council to waive any & all fees associated w/ the construction and/or remodel of various city owned properties. 22-19 Auth the S/S Dir to enter into a contract for road rehab of E. 34th, Livingston & 10th Street, funded by CDBG funds. 23-19 Changing the name of “All Pro Athletic Avenue” to “Silver Maple Way” in the City of Lorain. 24-19 Auth & approving a 4th amendment to the Development Agrmt by and among the City of Lorain & Spitzer Great Lakes and Zaremba Black River Development.

(4:18, 25) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO SLUDGE HOLDING TANK AND GRIT BUILDING MODIFICATION 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, May 10, 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.

A non-mandatory prebid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 29th, 2019 at the PQM Conference Room, 6301 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

All in accordance with specifications now on file at the Engineering Department. Labor shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage rate as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce as state in Section 4115.

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.

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 thru 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 Public Safety/Service.

TO BE ADVERTISED: 4/18/19 and 4/25/19 PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on April 15, 2019. The

complete text of each item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office @ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business hours or contact Nancy Greer @ 204-2050 (Nancy_ Greer@cityoflorain.org).

The following summary has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

Ord 50-19 Auth the Auditor to pay an invoice submitted by the Utilities Dept invoking the Then & Now Certification process. 51-19 Assessing the cost to abate nuisances by removing litter and the deposit of garbage, debris, junk, etc. 52-19 Appropriation.

(4:25, 5:2) NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G).

5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Trustees of the Oberlin Public Library of Oberlin, Ohio, passed on the 3 day of December, 2018, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the Primary Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 7 day of May, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of the Oberlin Public Library for the purpose of current expenses.

Tax being a Renewal at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.15 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years.

The polls for the election will be open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Election, of Lorain County, Ohio.

(4:25, 5:2) PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on April 1, 2019.

The complete text of each

item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office @ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business hours or contact Nancy Greer @ 204-2050 (Nancy_ Greer@cityoflorain.org).

The following summary has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

Reso 5-19 Recognizing & commending C.H.I.P. in celebration of the 24th Annual Hispanic Leadership Conference on 4/27/19. Ord 42-19 Auth the Mayor to enter into an agrmt to settle & resolve all claims & issues raised in the civil action filed by local property owners against the City of Lorain and known as State ex. rel. Robert & Patricia Griffin, et. Al. v. Mark A. Stewart, et. al. Lorain County Common Pleas Court.

43-19 Removing residential tax abatement for an new residential properties or improvements in the Amherst School District boundaries within CRA #3 by amending Ord #179-85, as amended by Ord #s 127-88, 52-06 & 33-10. 44-19 Removing residential tax abatement for a new residential properties or improvements in the Amherst School District boundaries within CRA #4 by amending Ord #178-89, 53-06 & 34-40.

45-19 Auth the Mayor to accept a grant awarded by the Ohio EPA for the Recycling Partnership Anti-Contamination Grant ($33,396) 46-19 Est a new Ch. 705-Alarm Systems of the Lorain Codified Ordinances, repealing Ord 111-18.

47-19 Auth & Directing the S/S Dir to enter into a participation agreement w/ ODOT to purchase sodium chloride directly & exclusively from the vendor awarded the 2019/2020 ODOT Sodium Chloride Winter Contract #019-20. 48-19 Auth the S/S Dir to enter into an addendum to lease agrmt w/ Lorain Port Authority & the Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club. 49-19 Amending Sec. 2 of Ord 183-12 and relieving City from paying storm service fee for City owned properties.

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Quiet zone work approaches Preliminary engineering to create a quiet zone for CSX Transportation trains passing through Wellington has been completed, placing the final project cost at just over $250,000.

That money will come entirely from the village but will be covered with funds left over from the Main Street underpass project. The village has deposited $82,421 with CSX as of April 16.

Plans call for CSX to complete its end of the job first, adding power-off indicators at railroad crossings, bell notifications when crossing arms are lowering, and an additional bell to all crossings.

The village will add concrete medians to both sides of West Herrick's crossing as well as channelization devices at Barker and Maygar streets.

They are meant to prevent drivers from maneuvering through downed crossing arms.

Pedestrian signage will be added to all crossings and some curbing changes will be completed at the corner of Kelly Street and Rt. 18.

Officials still hope to have all work completed before July's resurfacing of Rt. 18. Village manager Steve Dupee said a final timeline will be determined

by CSX.

FFA NEWS

Submitted photo

Savannah McKee, Taylor Michel, Hannah Downs, Dylan Andolsek, and MiKailah Godsey (alternate).

For the first time in 12 years, the Wellington FFA chapter has placed in the top five in a state competition, bringing home a banner with its accomplishments to display in the classroom.

Members went to the state competition for grain merchandising on Tuesday, April 2. Dylan Andolsek, Savannah McKee, Hannah Downs, and Taylor Michel — coached by Zach Bolinger — traveled to Wilmington College

to compete against the other top nine teams in the state.

To make it this far, team members had to first take an online exam that tested their knowledge of grain merchandising markets and methods, and to compete at the state contest they had score among the top 10 in the Ohio.

While at the contest, the participants assumed the role of corn producers and found the best way to market their corn,

keeping in mind factors such as the futures prices of the Chicago Board of Trade and storage costs.

They then had to give a presentation of their ideas to a panel of judges, who scored their plans as well as the presentation as a whole.

The team finished second in the state of Ohio and could not be more excited. Individually, McKee, Downs, and Andolsek all placed in the top 10 in the state.

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