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Volume 6, Issue 18

PRIMARY ELECTION 2019

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.

• AMHERST: A toddler playtime will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3 at the Amherst Public Library.

No registration is required for this drop-in playtime for toddlers and their caregivers in the children’s story time area.

• OBERLIN: Collegium Musicum will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at Fairchild Chapel, Bosworth Hall, 50 West Lorain St. Under the direction of Steven Plank, the 40-voice a cappella ensemble will perform works

by Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Christopher Tye, and more.

• OBERLIN: The Oberlin Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at Finney BULLETIN BOARD PAGE A3

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Zoey Padilla of Oberlin and Sofia Smith Hale of Austin, Texas, take in some afternoon reading April 24 at the Oberlin Public Library. The library is asking voters to keep its finances intact with an operating levy renewal on the May 7 ballot.

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What’s on the ballot?

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Don't make the mistake of skipping the May 7 primary election.

Turnout always takes a hit during spring votes. However, there are many issues on the ballot that deserve your attention.

In-person absentee voting is already open, so make your voice heard: You can vote at the Lorain County Board of Elections office, 1985 North Ridge Rd. East, Lorain.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays from through Friday, May 3; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4; 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 6. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m.to 7:30 p.m. on the day of the election.

Issue 2: Brownhelm Township Township trustees are asking for a two-mill renewal for five years to support emergency services — both firefighters and ambulance crews.

It would raise an estimated $110,267 per year and cost you $66.09 per year for every $100,000 worth of property you own.

Issue 3: Lorain Port Authority The port authority runs Black River Landing, Riverside Park, and Lakeside Park, runs shuttle boats, hosts parties like Rockin' on the River, and launches fireworks on the Fourth of July.

The agency promotes commerce and tourism on Lake Erie — and chances are you have probably enjoyed boating and other fun along the Lorain shoreline.

The five-year renewal asks for one mill that would raise an estimated $815,363 per year. It would cost $28.80 per year for every $100,000 you own.

Issue 4: North Ridgeville Library The library's existing levy makes up 83 percent of its operating revenues and if a 1.91-mill renewal fails, it will mean drastic cuts to services.

All library programming, including story times, would end.

Sunday and some evening and morning hours would be eliminated. Materials purchases would be slashed. Drive-up window services would end.

The five-year renewal would generate nearly $1.37 million per year and would cost residents $47.01 per year for every $100,000 worth of property owned.

Issue 5: Oberlin Public Library Up for a third time since 2004, the library's operating levy accounts for about a third of its annual budget. Oberlin voters have overwhelmingly supported the past two renewals.

The 1.5-mill measure would generate $285,921 per year for five years — that's about a quarter of the library's annual budget.

It would not pay for any special projects, said director Darren McDonough. "We're just treading water," he said. "Every year the state funding goes down a little ELECTION PAGE A2

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OBITUARIES Bradley W. Frederick Bradley Wayne "Burly" Frederick, 51 years of age, and a resident of Lorain, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019, at his home following a lengthy illness.

Brad was born March 16, 1968, in Amherst and was raised in South Amherst. He graduated from South Amherst High School. He lived in Vermilion and then moved to Lorain five years ago.

Brad worked for 15 years for York International as a tow motor operator in shipping and receiving before working for the Ford Motor Company. He attended Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was very musical and enjoyed singing and writing songs on his guitar. He loved all things outdoors whether fishing, playing sports, or watching sunsets.

He treasured his family and children.

Survivors include his children, Branyan Frederick, Maycee Frederick, Skyler Frederick, and stepdaughter Darian Weinbrandt, all of Amherst; best friend and mother of his children, Peggie Pentito; his sisters, Sheila (Ken ) Harness of Lorain and Kim (David) Price of Elyria; his nephews, Adam Harness (Brittany McCann) and Jacob Harness; and his special great-niece, Bella.

Brad was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Frederick Jr.; his nephew, Shawn Frederick; and his parents, Kenneth and Sandra Frederick (nee Flynn).

Services were held Tuesday, April 30 at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst.

For those unable to attend, please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register, www.hempelfuneralhome.com.

Margie Smith

Leonard Woods

Leonard Woods, 71, of Oberlin, transitioned from this life on Friday, April 26, 2019.

He was born in Pikeville, Ky., on Dec. 9, 1947. Leonard attended Oberlin Schools and answered the call to serve in the Army during the Vietnam conflict in the 25th Infantry Division as a Specialist Fourth Class E4. Returning home to Oberlin, he settled in various jobs as a custodian to the Oberlin School District, assembly-line worker for General Motors, and truck driving. He enjoyed cooking for friends and family as well as fishing at every chance he could. His favorite pastime was watching westerns, watching the History Channel on television, and telling stories.

Leonard is survived by two daughters, Talisha of Romulus, Mich., and Alonda of Elyria; grandchildren Ta’Tianna, Ty’Rreil, TyReice, Marquise, Jabari, Caleb, and Nevaeh; his loving mother, Leona Woods of Oberlin; sisters Anna Moore, Paulette Strange (Darrick), Tondia Vilyus (Donald), all of Oberlin, Maureen Woods of Edgewater, Md., and Velma Inman of Elyria; and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Leonard was preceded in death by his father, George Woods Jr.; brothers George Franklin Woods and Thomas Lee Woods; and his faithful furry companion, Chief.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 4 at noon at the Wyers-Bollinger Funeral Chapel, 2900 North Ridge Rd., Sheffield Township, where the family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon. www.wyers-bollinger.com

Kevin D. Dawson

May 21, 1956-March 21, 2019

FROM A1 by little. We're just trying to maintain what we're currently doing." Issue 5 would cost $40.46 per year for every $100,000 worth of property you own.

Issue 6: Sheffield/Sheffield Lake Schools The district is asking voters to combine three emergency levies into one continuing levy this spring — which is why it bears an unusually large millage total.

The substitution amounts to 19.88 mills, which generates about $6.2 million per year. As a continuing levy, no renewals would be needed. If approved, homeowners would continue to pay $636.78 per year for every $100,000 worth of property owned.

Issue 7: Strongsville Schools A small number of eastern Lorain County voters belong to the Strongsville school district and will get to weigh in on a proposal to increase taxes by 5.9 mills.

The cash-strapped district's leaders have said that the levy's failure would mean another $3.2 million in expenses, mostly in the form of teachers, support staff, and coaches. They've already pledged $1.1 million in cuts. If passed, the levy would generate $9.3 million per year and keep the schools solvent through 2026.

Issue 8: City of Amherst The half-percent income tax city council splits between general day-to-day operating expenses and street repairs is up for renewal.

If re-upped by voters, it would keep the existing income tax structure in place through 2029 and generate between $1.5 million and $2 million per year — about 55 percent of Amherst's general fund budget comes from income tax collections, paying for police officers, firefighters, maintenance workers, vehicle purchases, and much more. Failure would be disastrous and result in sweeping layoffs and service cuts, said mayor Mark Costilow.

Issue 9: Village of LaGrange A 2.7-mill replacement levy would help pay for much-needed improvements in the small village, including updates to Rt. 301 and other streets. With voter support, the measure will generate $170,000 per year for five years and cost $95 per year for every $100,000 worth of property residents own.

Kevin was born in McKeesport, Pa., on May 21, 1956, and suffered a heart attack in Queen Creek, Ariz., on March 21, 2019.

He was formerly of Elyria and Huntington Township, Ohio, until he moved to Queen Creek Richard A. Mitiska, 92, of Vermilion, passed away in 1999. He loved to Monday, April 22, 2019, at Kingston of Vermilion camp, fish, hunt, travel, following a long and full life. Friends may call Sat- and ride a motorcycle. urday, May 4 from 10 a.m. until the time of service He attended Elyria High at 11 a.m. at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland School. His family was very important to him. He Ave., Amherst. was a life member of Amvets Ohio Post 0162.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria A. Dawson (nee Sullivan) of 35 years; children Dawn Vavla (nee Gasser) and Scott (Elena) Gasser of Arizona; Lawrence J. Wohlever, 82, of Amherst, passed brothers Danny Dawson of North Carolina and Kurt away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Amherst Manor Dawson of South Carolina; grandchildren Alisa following a lengthy illness. Friends may call Thurs- Vavla, Alexis Vavla, and Lily Ellis, all of Arizona: day, May 2 from 4-8 p.m. at Hempel Funeral Home, and his niece, Nikki Faulkner (nee Dawson) of 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. A Mass of Christian Ohio. He is also survived by several cousins. burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis L Catholic Church, 200 St. Joseph Dr., Amherst.

Dawson on Feb. 26, 2007, and Ida A Dawson (nee Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Katona) on Nov. 19, 1998.

Amherst.

Arrangements were handled by San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home of Queen Creek, Ariz. He may For information on paid obituaries and free death be gone from sight but he will forever live in our notices, call 440-775-1611. hearts.

Issue 10: City of Lorain Let's not bandy words — Lorain needs money and can't afford to lose its existing tax base.

Issue 10 wouldn't add to the coffers but it would keep a quarter-percent income tax on the books to generate $2.4 million per year for day-to-day operating expenses, namely police officers and firefighters.

The tax accounts for about nine percent of Lorain's annual $29 million general fund budget. It's been on the books since 2005, when the Ford plant on Baumhart Road closed its doors. This will be the third time city leaders have asked for a five-year renewal.

State applauds 30 safe workplaces in Lorain County

Issue 14: City of Oberlin One of Oberlin's four voter-approved income taxes is up for renewal.

The 0.2 percent tax raises about $600,000 per year and makes up a little more than a quarter of the income tax capital improvement fund. That fund pays for general expenses including street repairs, parks and recreation, cemeteries, code enforcement, and purchase of police cruisers and fire engines. This year's total general fund income tax collections are estimated to be $5.57 million.

Margie Smith (nee Galloway), 97, of Amherst, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Kingston of Vermilion following a brief illness. Services were held Saturday, April 27 at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst. Burial was at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

Richard A. Mitiska

Lawrence J. Wohlever

Thirty Lorain County employers have been recognized by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation for going a full year without workplace injuries or illnesses that kept employees home for more than a day. Companies receiving awards include: • Applied Specialties • Avon Hotel • Bill Rowland General Contractors • Bluestar Metal Recycling • Chapin Logistics • Cutting Dynamics • EJQ Home Health Care • Eaton Township • IndiCo

• KTMD Staffing • Land Creations Landscaping • Lorain County Chamber of Commerce • Lorain Glass Co. • Lorain Public Library System • Magna Seating • Morton's Landscape Development Company • National Association of College Stores • Platinum Restoration Contractors • Rapid Prototype & Manufacturing • Ross Environmental Services • Ross Incineration Services • Sheffield Township • Sheffield/Sheffield Lake

Schools • Stewart's Appliance • Vectron • Verantis Corporation • Village of South Amherst • Wellington Implement Co. • Willoway Nurseries Wholesale Distribution Center • Woodman Agitator “A healthy workforce is crucial to ensuring that Ohio’s economy remains strong, and I applaud these businesses for their commitment to workplace safety,” said DeWine. “These Lorain County employers have demonstrated a commitment to safety and I congratulate them on this special recognition.”

Issue 11: City of North Ridgeville All firefighters in the North Ridgeville department are certified paramedics. They staff three ambulances each day and answer more than 3,000 emergency medical calls per year.

Now they're asking voters to recognize their service with a 1.75-mill renewal and half-mill increase to provide for an increase in staffing. If approved, the additional cash would allow for three hires so that every ambulance would have three paramedics. The levy would generate $1.8 million per year for five years. It will continue to cost $45.19 per year and add $17.50 per year for every $100,000 of property residents own.

Issues 12 and 13: Local Options These are not taxes but requests to sell alcohol on Sundays at two North Ridgeville locations: Marathon gas and the 83 & Chestnut Pub and Eatery.

Issue 15: Village of Rochester Compared to Elyria and Lorain, the village doesn't need much to operate — but it needs this cash.

Rochester is asking its residents for $6,359 per year in the form of a 2.5-mill replacement levy that would cover nearly all its budget, from street repairs to the annual Homecoming Festival. Homeowners would continue to pay $77.43 per year and add $10.07 per year for every $100,000 worth of property you own.

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A1 Chapel, 90 North Professor St. Oberlin’s big band will perform original charts and arrangements led by director Chris Anderson.

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.

• AMHERST: Read to a TDI or Bright & Beautiful therapy dog from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4 at the Amherst Public Library.

Canine reading buddies are all ears and waiting for you to read to them. All ages can take their favorite book or choose one from the library’s collection.

• OBERLIN: The Contemporary Music Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College St. Conductor Timothy Weiss will lead the ensemble in a trio of works by Oberlin’s composition faculty.

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

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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.

• AMHERST: Enjoy a free matinee showing of a new animated classic at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at the Amherst Public Library.

Follow the extraordinary journey of a young boy as he learns the true story of his family history in the most unlikely of places. This program is open to all ages and no registration is required. The film is rated PG. • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Musical Union and Oberlin College Arts & Sciences Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at Finney Chapel, 90 North Professor St. Conductors Gregory Ristow and Tiffany Chang will lead the ensembles in the overture from Verdi’s “Nabucco,” Percy Grainger’s “The Immovable Do,” Paul Dukas’ “Fanfare to La Peri,” Britten’s “Missa Brevis,” Durufle’s “Messe Cum Jubilo,” and Faure’s “Requiem.”

Monday, May 6 • AMHERST: A watercolor pencils workshop will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Amherst Public Library.

Mary Jo Clark will teach skills and techniques in a setting where all skills levels are welcome. No artistic experience is necessary.

Students will need a set of watercolor pencils, pink erasers, a #8 Taklon brush, a natural sponge, a half-inch foam brush, and 140 lb. watercolor paper.

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 • CARLISLE TWP.: “Beekeeping and Caring for Other Pollinators” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at the Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd. Learn about the variety of bees in your own backyard. In this Black River Audubon Society program, Christine Barnette of Thirsty Squirrel Farm and Apiary will speak about the importance of pollinators and what can be done to help them.

She will also discuss the differences between storebought and local raw honey and offer a tasting straight from the comb.

The program is free to the public. For more information, call 440-365-6465.

• 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 and under the direction of Sally Giar and accompanied by Tari Diedrick.

• OBERLIN: “Facing the Blank Page” will be

presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at the Oberlin Public Library.

In this workshop, discussion sessions and guided writing prompts will begin to demystify the creative process and strategies behind a solid writing routine. As a former engineer, best-selling author D.M. Pulley will share how various life experiences and careers can enhance the writing process as well as the pitfalls and challenges of being a non-traditionally trained writer. Learn strategies to defeat writer’s block and overcome page fright.

To register, call 440-775-4790.

• OBERLIN: The Oberlin Chamber Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at Finney Chapel, 90 North Professor St. Conductor Raphael Jiménez will lead the ensemble in the premiere of Andre Dana’s “Canons,” Britten’s “Symphony for Cello and Orchestra” with cellist and 2018-19 Senior Concerto Competition winner Raphael Boden, the US premiere of faculty composer Jesse Jones’ :Smith Square Dances,” and Prokofiev’s “Symphony No. 1 in D Major.”

Starting May 7 • AMHERST: A two-week, four-class yoga series with Rob Shulman will be offered at the Amherst Public Library. Sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, May 7, learn about an energetic vinyasa (connections through movements) and a series of deep yoga stretches in a chair. A yoga mat is not needed for this sessions.

On Thursday, May 9, a vinyasa class will focus on linking breath with movement and increasing understanding of how to be centered and grounded.

A yoga mat is suggested.

On Tuesday, May 14, learn about a multi-level vinyasa format for Pilates and power yoga enthusiasts. A yoga mat is suggested for this session.

On Thursday, May 16, learn about a series of poses intended to increase understanding of your strengths in movement through balance and leg conditioning. A yoga mat is suggested for this session.

Registration is optional but suggested. All experience levels are welcome.

Wednesday, May 8 • WELLINGTON: The Wellington Township zoning commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the township garage, 105 Maple St. It will focus on proposed amendments involving sludge ponds.

If passed, the motion to amend the zoning resolution will be available for 10 days from May 10 at the Herrick Memorial Library and Wellington Township garage.

• OBERLIN: The many ways racist images impact our day-to-day lives will be explored at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at Peace Community Church, 44 East Lorain St. There will be a video and discussion highlighting the mission of the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University in Michigan, which uses objects of intolerance to promote tolerance and social justice.

• AMHERST: A student art show reception will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the Amherst Public Library.

Enjoy student artwork, light refreshments, and ukulele music.

• WELLINGTON: The McCormick Middle School bands concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts.

It will feature students in grades five to eight.

• ELYRIA: The Lorain County Police Memorial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8 on Courthouse Square, West Third and Middle Avenue.

Thursday, May 9 • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Public Library will hold its 2020 budget hearing followed by a records commission meeting and regular meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at the library. Meetings are open to the public.

• OBERLIN: “Discovering Dave” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at the Oberlin Public Library.

This Oberlin Heritage Center event with feature Geroge Wingard, program coordinator at the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program.

Wingard co-produced the documentary “Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay,” which pieces together the life and artistry of an early-19th century South Carolina enslaved potter who acquired the rare skills of reading and writing. Following the 49-minute film, there will be an opportunity for questions and to examine one of Dave’s original pots.

The program is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org.

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A3 • PITTSFIELD TWP.: Learn about the history of the Lorain County Fair at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at Pittsfield town hall, routes 58 and 303.

The free Pittsfield Historical Society program will examine the 173-year history of the fair, including its first 95 years in Elyria. Janet Bird, education coordinator of the Lorain County Historical Society, will present information, stories, and photos. Stories and questions from the audience will be welcome.

• OBERLIN: The Low-Vision Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Green Room for the audio presentation “The TASK (Tenacity, Adaptability, Support, and Knowledge) of Living with Central Vision Loss.” All are welcome.

• OBERLIN: Oberlin Sinfonietta will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College St. The concert will feature Gabriella Smith’s “Brandenburg Interstices” with faculty flutist Alexa Still, Messiaen’s “Couleurs de la city celeste” with student pianist Liam Kaplan, Shulamit Ran’s “Fault Line,” and the premiere of Oliver Kwapis’ “Concerto for Two Violas and Large Ensemble” with student viola soloists Josephine Stockwell and Nicholas Gallitano.

Starting May 9 • AMHERST TWP.: The Workshop Players production of “Savannah Sipping Society” will open May 9 at 44820 Middle Ridge Rd. Meet Randa (Linda Kay Gross), Dot (Joanne Tomecko), Marlafaye (June Lang), and Jinx (Deb Burrow). A chance meeting brings them together but over the course of six months filled with laughter, misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. The play is directed by Pat Price.

Performances are May 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19.

Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows are at 3 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before show time.

Tickets are $15 each. Group rates are available.

For reservations or more information, call the box office at 440-988-5613.

Friday, May 10 • OBERLIN: A bicycle tune-up class will be offered from 3:30-5 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at Oberlin Community Services, 285 South Professor St. Learn about basic repairs and maintenance from local experts. Tools and instruction will be provided. A

limited number of bikes will be available for Oberlin residents who stay for the whole class.

Call 440-774-6579 to register.

• OBERLIN: A genealogy lock-in will be held from 5:30 p.m. to midnight on Friday, May 10 at the Oberlin Public Library.

Doors will lock at 6 p.m. Beginning and experienced genealogists are invited to this after-hours research event. Attend mini-seminars, get help from experts, and use databases and library resources to research your family.

The evening will feature DNA expert Mary Jamba, a presentation by Liz Schultz on the Oberlin genealogy database, and a talk by Nicole Hayes on Sanborn maps.

Register at the library or www.oaaghg.com. The event is sponsored by the Oberlin African-American Genealogy and History Group, the Wellington Genealogy Group, and the Oberlin Public Library.

For more information, call 440-775-4790.

Saturday, May 11 • OBERLIN: Oberlin Community Services will distribute food to those in need from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at 285 South Professor St. Doors open at 9:15 a.m., at which time there will be cooking demonstrations. Take photo ID and grocery bags if you have them.

• OBERLIN: A Build-a-Garden Spring Cookout will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Oberlin Community Services People’s Garden, 285 South Professor St. Celebrate community gardening with hot dogs, hamburgers, and plants. Hear from two Build-aGarden recipients, now with raised beds in their backyards.

• WELLINGTON: The 21st Annual Gazebo Garden Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 in the village’s historic downtown district.

The free show will feature arts, crafts, antiques, flowers, garden accents, quilts, jewelry, and more from more than 70 vendors. Lunch will be sold from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside town hall.

Each year, Main Street Wellington holds the Garden Walk the day before Mother’s Day. This year will also feature a display inside town hall in honor of National Small Business Week, which is May 5-11; it will showcase many brick and mortar businesses.

The show raises operating revenue for Main Street, a nonprofit that supports Wellington’s business community.

• WELLINGTON: The annual Mercy Parish

and Parish Nurse Committee Health Fair will be held from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at First United Methodist Church, 127 Park Place.

Fasting is encouraged for bloodwork, which includes CMP, lipids, HgA1c, TSH, and PSA (men 40 and over). Fitness assessments will also be available. There will also be informational tables

by THRIVE! Southern Lorain County, the Lorain County Metro Parks, Herrick Memorial Library, and more. Wal-Mart Vision Center will offer free eye exams and chair massages will be available.

For more information, call 440-647-3263.

• OBERLIN: Seven free history tours of Oberlin are available for your smartphone. Learn about them by dropping in from 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Oberlin Public Library.

Ask questions, chat with fellow history enthusiasts, register for door prizes, then try out a tour or two. Topics include Oberlin College history, African-American community history, Oberlin schools history, and even a kids tour of Oberlin.

At 4 p.m., gather with other participants on the second floor of The Feve, 30 South Main St., for tater tots, fellowship, and feedback.

The tours and event are provided by the Coalition for Oberlin History, an alliance open to any local residents interested in history initiatives, which includes representatives of the Oberlin Heritage Center, the Oberlin African-American Genealogy and History Group, and Oberlin College and Archives.

For more information, contact liz.schultz@oberlinheritage.org or gary.kornblith@oberlin.edu.

• NEW RUSSIA TWP.: The Lorain County Composite Squadron, the local unit of the Civil Air Patrol, will host an open house from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Lorain County Regional Airport, 44050 Russia Rd. Members of the squadron will be present to greet visitors and explain the Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America. CAP offers programs for anyone ages 12 and up with a focus on cadet programs, aerospace education, and emergency services.

For more information, visit www.loraincountycap.org or contact 1st Lt. Kenneth Sink at kennethsink@ohwg.cap.gov or 440-371-2557.

• AMHERST: The Amherst Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11 behind the Hickory Tree Grange Hall in the Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave. It will feature perennials, hostas, herbs, grasses, bulbs, ground covers, and garden items. Most items will be priced at $1 to $5. Plants are grown and donated by club members and friends.

Zenda release hearing

A hearing for judicial release has been granted to Elizabeth Zenda, a Pittsfield Township woman found guilty last year of involuntary manslaughter and child endangering stemming from the 2016 drowning death of a toddler at her home.

Zenda, 50, was sentenced in July to four years in jail and five years of probation upon release.

The hearing for judicial release will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16. Zenda's attorney, Doug Merrill, filed a motion for the release on Feb. 28.

Toddlers Annie and Jaxon Flynn were found submerged in Zenda's backyard pool on Oct. 5, 2016.

Annie was pronounced dead at Mercy Health Allen Hospital in Oberlin while Jaxon was revived but suffered brain damage. Zenda had looked after the children for a year leading up to the incident and had ran a day care center for six years at her West Road home.

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Six black silhouettes, each on a field of green and bearing a golden rose.

The plaques pay tribute to Amherst Steele High School graduates whose lives were cut short by opioid overdoses.

Only one bears a name — Aaron Kelley, who died March 6, 2018. While others have been kept confidential, Aaron's name is shown with permission from his father, history teacher Brian Kelley.

The exhibit is the work of health teacher Kim Haney, who spent months tracking down rumors of former Comets who died by accidental overdose. Each was confirmed through the coroner's office.

Haney is confident there are more victims to be remembered but said her work has been limited to those who died here in Lorain County.

The silhouettes were part of a collection of art installations last week in the high school lobby.

Another showed records by Elvis, Janis Joplin, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Michael Jackson, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse — all celebrities lost to accidental overdose.

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The ribbon is cut at Rise Dispensary, 1920 Cooper Foster Park Rd., across the street from the Amherst Plaza.

Rise nearly ready to open

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Venture into the dusty construction zone along Cooper Foster Park Road and you'll find another work site at the long-abandoned Lorain National Bank.

Workers were busy on the roof there April 23 as the ribbon was cut on the new Rise medical marijuana dispensary.

"It's been a long time coming," said retail director Bryan Lloyd.

Few know that better than John Pardee, a legalization activist and former columnist for the News-Times.

His family, along with many other advocates for patient rights, have worked for years to see marijuana sold as medicine.

"I always knew this day would come," he said. "I just never knew when."

The fight for pot has always been about public opinion, said Pardee, who believes there is now overwhelming support for its use as a pharmaceutical.

Polls agree — about six in 10 Americans say

Retail director Bryan Lloyd gives a tour of the nearly-finished interior of the Cooper Foster Park Road dispensary. marijuana use should be legalized, according to Pew Research, which has noted a steady swing over the past decade.

Millennials are the most supportive (74 percent) with Gen Xers not far behind (63 percent) and Baby Boomers leaning in favor (54 percent). Though the Silent Generation still opposes legalization (39 percent

in favor), that number has moved more to the middle in the past year.

The numbers are fairly partisan. Pew reports that 69 percent of Democrats support legalization while only 45 percent of Republicans do.

That may help explain the who's-who of Democratic leaders who showed up for the Rise

ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Among them was Lorain mayor Chase Ritenauer, who said his city's residents have been talking about medical marijuana a long time.

“What’s happening here today is great for patients,” he said. “I think it’s great for those who are seeking medicines that they want, and that they are in charge of their own destinies.”

Lending credibility to the enterprise was Tony Gallo, president of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce.

He spoke in support of rolling out the red carpet for medical marijuana and reusing a building that has long been empty.

"As far as I'm concerned, this is bringing jobs and economic development," Gallo said.

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LETTER Flynn has best interest for Amherst at heart To the editor: My wife and I have known Andy and his parents, Kathy and Glenn, since he was in St. Joseph grade school with our sons, some 20plus years now. Throughout this time, we have witnessed Andy develop into a professional, determined, and caring adult. Andy’s education at St. Joe's, where his mother still works, has instilled in him a backbone of dedication, integrity, and will to serve others. He takes on commitments diligently, and has a strong work ethic, as evident from his attendance at more than 30 city government and community organization meetings since announcing his candidacy.

Additionally, Andy continues to meet with residents to learn about what issues are most important to the people of our community – not afraid to put on his boots and tour the flooded back yards of properties with severe drainage issues. We have always known Andy to serve others before himself, so it is no surprise that he has led a positive campaign of action in service to others, the pinnacle of which is his offering assistance to relocate a sentimental rose bush for a resident whose property will be affected by upcoming roadwork. Andy underwent this by contacting a friend who is a green thumb and member of the Amherst Garden Club to evaluate the condition of the bush, so they can transplant it at just the right time for the plant to live and thrive in its safe new home. Andy truly takes the concerns of neighbors seriously and with heart.

Andy Flynn has shown that he is committed to learn as much as he can to prepare himself to be an outstanding advocate for our ward and all of Amherst. He has demonstrated an infectious drive and passion to bring positive ideas and decision making toward the betterment of our community.

We fully support Andy Flynn as Amherst’s next fourth ward councilperson and ask that you please cast your vote with us for Andy (Andrew) Flynn on Tuesday, May 7.

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Amherst Pat Catan's to be spared maker."

The Michaels Companies purchased the craft store chain from Strongsville-based Lamrite West in 2016.

In late January, following a period of underperforming sales, the company said it would shutter all 36 stores bearing the Pat Catan's name across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia.

It promised to keep a dozen open but did not release a list.

“This was not an easy decision and I am grateful for the contributions of our Pat Catan’s team members," said CEO Chuck Rubin. "As we work through the closing process, we intend to provide employment opportunities or transition support for all team members.”

The company expects to spend between $44 million and $48 million in the process.

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Relax — there are no "going out of business" signs in the windows of Pat Catan's on Cooper Foster Park Road.

It's true the store will close sometime later this year.

But it is one of the few locations that will survive the brand's demise and get a second chance under the Michael's banner.

"I can confirm that after a comprehensive review, we have identified the Amherst location as one of the 12 Pat Catan's locations that we intend to rebrand and reopen as new Michaels stores later this summer," said public relations manager Mallory Smith. "We look forward to reopening and inspiring the Amherst community to unleash their inner

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Young Firelands wrestler Emily Shupe took first place March 17 at the girls state championship, ending the season with an outstanding 29-0 record.

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Limited driving privileges will not be restored at this time for Adrianna Young, the Oberlin woman convicted of killing Debra Majkut of Amherst Township in 2015.

She was granted judicial release in January 2018 after serving about eight months of her four-and-a-halfyear sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide and assault.

But recently Young had asked to be allowed to drive to and from work and to attend counseling meetings.

It was a bold request considering both the nature of the conviction and judge James Miraldi's previous indication that she would never legally be allowed behind the wheel again.

That stance was upheld in an April 22 ruling against restoring driving privileges.

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Biennial Steele HS Gallery of Success nominations are open The Amherst Alumni Association and Steele High School student council are accepting nominations for the 2019 Amherst Schools Distinguished Alumni Gallery of Success.

It recognizes graduates whose exceptional achievements have added to the eminent reputation of the Amherst school district.

Inductions are made solely on merit. Honorees will be chosen by a committee comprised of student council members.

To make a nomination, submit the alumnus name, current address, year of graduation, age, occupation, biographical information, and a listing of distinguished honors including community service.

All nominations must also include the nominator's name, address, and phone number.

Mail entries to Marion L. Steele High School, c/o Gallery of Success, 450 Washington St., Amherst, OH 44001.

Nominations may also be mailed to gallery@ amherstk12.org in PDF format only.

The deadline for consideration is Friday, May 17. Honorees and those who submitted nominations will be notified no later than June 30.

The Gallery of Success ceremony will take place Friday, Sept. 27 at Steele.

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Lloyd said it will have about 10 employees, including security on the premises during operating hours.

In the first seven months, he expects to serve between 4,500 and 5,500 customers.

While he couldn't say when opening day will be, it's close. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

To get into the building, visitors will have to be buzzed in. To access the waiting room, they'll have to show both a valid Ohio identification card and their state-issued medical marijuana card.

Once inside, pharmacists will be on hand to talk about what products are available, safety, and physician recommendations.

Purchases will be made in another room, where only six customers will be allowed at a time.

They'll be able to sniff samples before deciding while product will be retrieved from the former bank's repurposed vault.

Rise is owned by Green Thumb Industries, or GTI, which manufactures a number of branded cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals.

Customers will not be able to buy marijuana in cigarette form, which remains illegal under Ohio law.

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Kelsey Traut, Bailey Smith, Cameron Dumais, and Liah Miller show some of the studentmade art made to get across a message about the dangers of opioids.

Easels of student-made posters made another exhibit. Many featured fire-breathing lizards and messages such as "Heroin is a monster. Don't let it turn you into one."

"Chasing the dragon" is a slang term of Chinese origin. It describes the never-ending pursuit of the next high from opium, heroin, morphine, oxycodone, and other drugs.

"The dragon is going to get you one day if you're chasing it," said health student Bailey Smith, who drew a stunning image of a beast emerging from a pill bottle.

Movies depict dragons as powerful villains, which inspired Cameron Dumais to draw one surrounded by phrases like "Heroin steals lives" and "Say no, love yourself."

"Those are all saying you're going to kill yourself by putting yourself in a bad situation," she said. "The dragon is going to steal your life."

Kelsey Traut and Liah Miller encountered a situation far less fantastical — while enjoying a sunset at Lakeview Park, they snapped a photo of a pill bottle discovered in the sand.

"We were just hanging out and couldn't believe that the bottle was right there. The problem with drugs is so broad, it seems like it's everywhere you look," said Traut.

Silhouettes pay respect to former Amherst graduates who lost their lives to overdoses. Names are kept confidential unless the family of the deceased wishes to share. Anyone in the community can borrow the memorial to display at community events or businesses by emailing kim_haney@ amherstk12.org.

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Primary: Democrats fight for fourth ward bid JASON HAWK EDITOR

Only one Amherst city race is contested in the May primary.

Democrats Andy Flynn and David Kovacs are both seeking city council's fourth ward seat. The winner will face Republican incumbent Matt Nahorn in November.

David Kovacs What is your background?

Kovacs works in real estate and previously taught preschoolers and children with special needs in Lorain. He has also worked in communications in the nonprofit sector.

Why did you choose to run for city council?

"My entire professional career has been helping other people and I thought running for city council would be a good opportunity for me to help my community that I live in now. I felt like we weren't really being communicated with, with our current council person, and my job working in communications, I thought I could do a good job of communicating with people, taking their needs and their issues to the city government."

What do you think the priorities for Amherst's fourth ward should be?

"Some people have issues with their drainage. Some people have issues with creeks and erosion. I was over on North Woodhill yesterday and everybody

was talking about speeders coming through there... so everybody has a different priority, depending on their neighborhood. I can tell you my biggest priorities are safety, service, and economic support. What I mean when I say that is safety is my number one issue, so speeding through residential neighborhoods where children are playing in their yards is something that's unacceptable to me. When I say economic support, what I really mean is I look at some of the abandoned storefronts on Cooper Foster where Pat Catan's and Tractor Supply are and that's something that bothers me personally because one abandoned storefront leads to five abandoned storefronts, leads to 10 abandoned storefronts."

What do you believe you would bring to the job that your opponents do not?

"I think what I bring to the table is I bring work experience. I bring experience of helping other people. Like I said, I've had 15, 16 years as a professional and every job I had was helping people and representing people, fighting for people... I have respect for Mr. Nahorn and what he does with the history of Amherst but my focus is on the future of Amherst. And as for my opponent in the primary, I have very little respect for him with some of the stuff that's been going on."

While he stopped short of directly blaming Flynn, Kovacs said his Facebook page was hacked and journalists were blocked. He claimed someone manipulated a Facebook post to appear racist and sent it to news outlets.

What have you learned from being a candidate?

"One is I guess at times, when you're dealing with certain people, politics can be a dirty, shameful business.

That's a shame because this is local city politics. We're here to help people, not destroy people and destroy their lives... I love talking to

POLICE REPORTS • April 15 at 9:07 a.m.: A bad check in the amount of $500 was received by an employee at Tax Galaxy on Kresge Drive.

• April 15 at 9:43 p.m.: Daniel Richardson, 39, of Olmsted Township, was served a warrant through the Amherst police department for failure to appear for pretrial on original charges of theft and criminal tools.

• April 16, time undisclosed by police: A 16-year-old boy was charged with unruliness after getting into a physical altercation with another boy at Steele High School.

• April 16, time undisclosed by police: A woman said she believed her ex-girlfriend egged her car, slashed one of the tires, and keyed a five-foot scratch into the side of the vehicle.

• April 17 at 8:17 p.m.: Cynthia Sheets, 52, of Elyria, was arrested on a warrant through the Lorain police department for failure to appear in court on an original charge of resisting arrest; and a warrant through the Elyria police department for failure to appear in court on the original charge of "offense against person."

• April 20 at 3:50 a.m.: Police found a Lorain man walking across the roadway in the area of Rt. 58 and Kresge Drive in dark clothing. A report said he had suspected narcotic equipment, which was seized and sent to the county crime lab for testing.

• April 20 at 9:26 p.m.: A girl

was yelling, making comments about ending her life, and attempting to harm herself.

She was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital for treatment.

• April 23 at 3:34 p.m.: Two people were told to stay off vacant property on Lincoln Avenue.

• April 23 at 6:30 p.m.: A firearm was reported stolen from a vehicle.

• April 24 at 6:19 p.m.: Devontrae Jackson, 26, of Lorain, was served with a warrant through the Amherst police department for contempt of court.

• April 24 at 11:34 p.m.: Officers responded to a disturbance in the parking lot at the Normandy Apartments on Rt. 58.

• April 25 at 7:58 p.m.: A child endangerment complaint was made by a shopper at Target who saw a child being physically disciplined.

• April 25 at 11:35 p.m.: Darquea Adams, 22, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Elyria police department on a count of violating a protection order.

• April 27 at 2:37 p.m.: A menacing complaint was made with regard to an incident at a birthday party.

• April 29 at 3:20 a.m.: An Amherst girl was cited into a diversion program for an alleged curfew violation.

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

voters, knocking on doors and having people tell me what's important to them is really cool, especially in a ward that's as diverse as ours."

Andrew Flynn What is your background?

Flynn has worked in Web marketing for General Electric and worked for local nonprofits and in education.

He has developed websites to help small businesses compete against larger chains.

Why did you choose to run for city council?

"I thought about it two years ago. Within the last two years, I've been disappointed with first the lack of information residents have been receiving about what's going on... Why I'm running is I feel there is an opportunity for the councilman in the fourth ward to develop a transparency with residents. That's really creating a dialog and a twoway communication system, and making sure when a council member's asked to vote on emergency, making sure that emergency really is by definition what an emergency is. But also making sure a council member has all of the information so that an informed, due-diligent decision can be made.

If not, I would like to see more legislation go through a three-reading process so that that enables the council member to go out to all the residents in the ward, especially the ones that are going to be directly affected...."

What do you think the priorities for Amherst's fourth ward should be?

"I'm finding more often than not that yard drainage is a huge problem... If we have a light rain, a lot of people's yards are being flooded.

There's a variety of different issues. It could be the clay piping. It could be the drainage system just needs to be cleaned out. Or it could be other issues based on elevation. But right now a lot of residents' yards get flooded after a light rain — some of them can't even really walk in their yards over summertime because it's so saturated.

That is my number one issue.

Number two, electricity...

What I'm seeing right now is that Amherst really does need a second trunk line or second source of incoming power. There's different ways to make that happen. What's being proposed right now, I just don't think the right due-diligence steps are happening with that. However, I don't think anyone in Amherst would disagree that they would love to have consistent, reliable power, and if an outage occurred it would be great to flip a switch and have that power... If I were a member of council, I would question certain things and make sure we're looking at all the options, and where the needs are, and that we're spending city money effectively to be able to make those solutions happen."

What do you believe you would bring to the job that your opponents do not?

"In the primary, I feel I've been making it a priority to prepare myself, not only going door-to-door, introducing myself, and finding out what the issues are but also attending council meetings, attending the committee meetings, attending the commission meetings... I'm really trying to get a sense for the community overall — the intergoings of the community, what some of the issues are, how some

of the organizations might be able to work together. So I feel that, really, if you're going to represent the people of your ward, your neighbors and their interests, you have a duty to learn as much as you can in preparation to be an informed public servant. And that is what I feel I can bring that my opponent right now cannot, because if you look at the meeting attendance, you'll notice who's been at meetings and who hasn't."

Flynn said he has not had any hand in Facebook hacking or circulation of social media posts alleged by Kovacs. "However, if he did legitimately 'get hacked,' he should notify Facebook they should be able to investigate further into it," Flynn said.

What have you learned from being a candidate?

"I feel like I've had a crash course in civics, which is great. I've learned a lot about the community. I've met neighbors that I've lived close to for many, many years and now I know them personally. I'm seeing some issues and struggles that are going on in the city that I didn't realize and I can see through that an opportunity to really provide a positive change if I were elected to council.

I've realized too that I share a lot of struggles that other people share... My opponent's brought up that, yes, I do live at home. That is not a choice.

That is rather a consequence of graduating during a bad time in our economic history as well as student loan debt... I've been laid off. I know what that's like. I had to depend on government assistance at times, so I appreciate those programs. And I think that I've also learned through this process that I'm not the only person who, in Amherst, may be a renter or may be struggling and that I can identify not only with the homeowners worrying about what their issues are with the drainage and power but identifying with all the residents in Amherst that are of voting age."

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Photos by Jonathan Delozier | Amherst NewsTimes

Rainy weather may have delayed the annual Amherst Community Easter Egg Hunt for a week, but that didn't stop a throng of kids from descending Sunday on Maude Neiding Park to search for colorful holiday treasures. ABOVE: Nora Millard gives her furry friend a big hug. LEFT: Tuesday Shattuck and her children, George and Mary Mae.

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COMETS BRIEFS Softball • Madison Wormsley had a no-hitter brewing until Lakewood scored its lone run of the game on a fourth inning homer. Amherst went on to win 19-1.

Offensively, the Comets padded their stats nicely — Cassidy Kettleman had three RBIs, four runs, and a pair of doubles. Lindsey Reavis had two runs and McKenzie Cornwell had a home run.

Madison O'Berg notched a homer and three RBIs, while Kasey McGraw had two runs, two doubles, and five RBIs. • The girls suffered their first conference defeat as Amherst lost 4-3 to Berea-Midpark.

Despite dominating at the plate, outslugging the Titans 14-4, the Comets were largely stuck on the bases.

• Pitcher Madison O'Berg kept her season streak going as the Comets fought for an 11-7 win over the Midview Middies.

Abbey Vorhees put two over the fence and cracked out three RBIs to lead the Amherst sluggers. Cassidy Kettleman crossed home plate three times; Lindsey Reavis had a run and an RBI; Kasey McGraw had two runs and an RBI; Kylee McGraw singled twice.

Baseball • They must have had a good breakfast — the Comets crushed St. Francis DeSales 21-1 in five innings.

Blake Kendall racked up five runs and four RBIs. Josh Qualls had five RBIs while Jacob Lezon had four runs and TJ Staton had five runs and an RBI. Dylan Railey crossed the plate three times; Kyle Dalzell had a run, a double, and three RBIs.

Caleb McGee had two runs, a double, and an RBI. Justin Hritsko had a run and two RBIs and Logan Kelling had two RBIs. Jason Monos was the winning pitcher, striking out three and allowing four hits in three innings.

• St. Francis DeSales got its own win in, but not as dramatically.

The Comets fell 9-5 as Connor Emch found a run, Jake Hart put up two RBIs, Aidan Johnson notched a run and an RBI, and Jacob Lezon drove one home.

• Eric Ritter had an RBI to push in Caleb McGee — but the Comets couldn't find their rhythm against Berea-Midpark, falling 2-1.

• Caleb McGee hit four RBIs and a double as Amherst blanked Midview 8-0.

Jacob Lezon had a run, Josh Qualls had a run and two RBIs, and Jason Monos had two runs and an RBI. Justin Hritsko was the winning pitcher, striking out seven in six innings and holding the Middies to two hits.

Boys Tennis • Amherst fell 4-1 to Avon.

Reid Opel was the Comets' only winner in three sets at first singles.

• Parma pulled out a 5-0 win over Amherst in non-conference action.

• Amherst lost 5-0 to Westlake. However, they forced third set match play in second doubles and a 10-point tie-breaker in first doubles.

Track and Field The Comets boys edged Westlake 69-66 while the girls found a much larger 9243 margin.

First place finishers included:

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McKenzie Cornwell applies the tag a little late at third base. Uniontown Lake took the fire out of the Comets in five innings Saturday with an 11-1 win at the Prebis Memorial Tournament. The sole bright spot for the green and gold was a solo home run by Kylee McGraw in the fourth.

• Macy Dimacchia, 100-meter hurdles, 17.1 seconds.

• Macy Dimacchia, 300-meter hurdles, 53.1 seconds.

• Taylor Hooks, 100 meters, 12.4 seconds.

• Taylor Hooks, 200 meters, 26.4 seconds.

• Tori Kubasak, 400 meters, 1:01.8.

• Chaley Younkin, high jump, 4 feet 6 inches.

• Kami Dumais, long jump, 15 feet 1 inch.

• Kalyn Potyrala, 800 meters, 2:26.4.

• The 4x100 relay team of Taylor Hooks, Sidney Hooks, Kylie Olney, and Anna Dudziak, 52.1 seconds.

• The 4x200 relay team of Kylie Olney, Sidney Hooks, Anna Dudziak, and Tori Kubasak, 1:53.7.

• Caleb Stempowski, long jump, 20 feet 3.5 inches.

• Caleb Stempowski, high jump, 5 feet 10 inches.

• Jaret Prete, shot put, 49 feet 1 inch.

• Jaret Prete, discus, 148 feet.

• Dominic Deshuk, 110-meter hurdles, 15.3 seconds.

• Jayden Karnik, pole vault, 7 feet 6 inches.

• Sebastian Pecora, 3,200 meters, 10:54.1.

• Devin Baumgartner, 400 meters, 52.9 seconds.

• The 4x200 relay team of Jordan Smith, Stockton Tarbush, Allan Muc, and Michael Shorts, 1:36.9.

• The 4x400 relay team of Devin Baumgartner, Dominic Deshuk, Stockton Tarbush, and Bradley Kirsch, 3:39.9.

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Police stop 'chalking' after court ruling JASON HAWK EDITOR

Chalk up another win for drivers.

A federal appeals court ruled April 22 that "chalking" tires violates the Fourth Amendment.

That means the Oberlin police department's long-standing practice of marking tires on parked vehicles downtown is unconstitutional.

When they learned of the ruling, officers immediately stopped using chalk to enforce parking space time limits, said Lt. Mike McClosky.

"We're going to be guided by legal precedent or case law. After consult with the law director, we suspended the practice," he said.

The U.S. Sixth District Court of Appeals decided for plaintiff Alison Taylor, who sued the city of Saginaw, Mich., over frequent parking tickets.

She was ticketed 15 times in three years.

A panel of three judges said using chalk to draw marks on personal vehicles was a form of private property trespass, even though they were parked in public.

The Fourth Amendment guarantees "the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects" against unreasonable searches and seizures, which includes chalking tires.

Granted, that might sound like a stretch.

The basis comes from a 2011 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that a GPS device could not be placed on a suspected drug dealer's car without a warrant.

In short, when police physically touch the vehicle — even with a piece of chalk — to try to get information, it's an illegal search.

“This physical intrusion, regardless of how slight, constitutes common-law trespass,” Judge Bernice Bouie Donald wrote in her opinion.

Attorneys for Saginaw argued chalking could be used even without a warrant because it's a "community caretaking" measure.

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Ciara Walker and Jada Hernandez get their Hanji projects started during an art program at Prospect Elementary School.

Learning the art of Hanji JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Aimee Lee, a Hanji artist and 1999 Oberlin College graduate, helped fourth-graders make their own creations April 24 at Prospect Elementary School.

She walked kids through a project step by step and explained the science of her craft.

“Hanji is made from a special tree, the paper mulberry tree,” Lee said. “When you break plants down they have cellulose in them and cellulose is made of mole-

cules. Off of the molecules are little hydrogen atoms. Hydrogen hangs off — that's the cellulose but there's also water. Hydrogen loves itself. If you mix what you get from the tree with water, it's very happy and it likes to combine.”

A two-year grant secured by the Allen Memorial Art Museum opened the door for Lee at Prospect.

Workshops were given to other classes throughout the week before students' final pieces were shown Saturday during a community day at the museum.

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A $1.25 million investment in Elm Street tops the list of big summer projects that will change the face of Oberlin in 2019.

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Blazing pathways for all students is what's important to the Oberlin City Schools — not necessarily acing the state report card.

"Every road to success is not paved with a straight and easy path," superintendent David Hall said in a State of the Schools address April 24.

For some, the path will lead to college and for others it will lead to careers, he said. The trick is to make sure everyone takes the road best-suited to their needs.

About 81 percent of Oberlin students will graduate in the traditional manner. For the other 19 percent, there are many ways to show educational proficiency, Hall said.

For example, Ohio Means Jobs provides 15 standards in which a student can demonstrate mastery and graduate, such as showing personal responsibility, being drug free, and accumulating community service hours. That path leads to state certification that a student is ready for employment.

College Credit Plus is becoming a more popular way for students to advance their studies before high school graduation.

It allows students to take Lorain County Community College-accredited courses. Teens can earn more than $65,000 worth of LCCC credits.

Participation has grown from 12 to 28 students since CCP launched in 2014, Hall said.

International Baccalaureate, Oberlin College, and Lorain County JVS credits are all ways students can strengthen their portfolios by the time they graduate.

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LETTER Gardeners are good neighbors To the editor: I am writing to express my support for the community garden located on South Professor Street in Oberlin. Often sharing the fruits of their labor, the garden has always been a good neighbor. The gardeners have been respectful of the parking constraints on South Professor Street and never leave a mess.

Additionally, the community gardeners represent the strengths of Oberlin. I have observed that they are a diverse, intergenerational gathering of Oberlin’s citizens. The community garden is unique in offering this opportunity for them to work together, share, and talk. It contributes to the quality of life in Oberlin and is an asset of the city.

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Remembering sacrifice

A memorial plaque for Oberlin constable Franklin Stone has been placed in the police station lobby alongside another honoring officer Robert Woodall.

Stone died June 5, 1881, and is now recognized as the first law enforcement officer in Lorain County to die in the line of duty. His story was recently rediscovered by researchers.

He will be among those honored May 8 at the Lorain County Police Memorial in Elyria.

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In fact, the judges said the purpose of chalking was to collect fines, not promote public safety.

Saginaw generates up to $200,000 a year in revenue from traffic tickets.

So what does that mean for parking enforcement in Oberlin? McClosky isn't sure.

The city recently hired two new auxiliary officers to fill the shoes of retired officer Henry Wallace. The are still in training, and until the Sixth Circuit ruling that included how to chalk tires.

Officers could instead snap time-stamped pictures of vehicles to track how long they've been parked. Parking meters are another route but "I don't know whether we're willing to go there or not," McClosky said.

No one likes getting hit with parking tickets — the $20 fines cause more complaints to his office than anything else, the lieutenant said.

"But it is a balance. I'm sure the business owners appreciate us enforcing two-hour parking.

Certainly spaces downtown are limited," he said.

From tap to ballet, don’t miss EMERGE The EMERGE Student Dance Showcase is returning for its second year at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Oberlin High School auditorium.

The hour-long showcase will feature Neos Center for Dance’s 81 students, including its newly formed group, Neos Youth Performing Ensemble.

The youth ensemble is a select group of developing student artists who participate in the choreographic and creative process by focusing on performance techniques as well as showcasing their progress through performance opportunities.

The showcase marks the culmination of Neos' second year of operation at the New Union Center for the Arts in Oberlin.

The facility also houses other prominent, local art organizations including MAD Factory, Northern Ohio Youth

Orchestra, Oberlin Center for the Arts, and Oberlin Choristers.

Students will perform a variety works created by Neos faculty, showcasing the styles of tap, ballet, hip hop, jazz-contemporary, and pointe.

“Our dancers have been working all year and are excited to share what they have learned with the community”

said faculty member Gwen Feldman.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, available to purchase at www.tinyurl.com/ Neos2019 or by calling 440-5740115.

Neos Center for Dance is sponsored in part by the Nord Family Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council.

Frank Zavodsky, who served the city for more than 50 years. The vacant building needs electrical, plumbing, and foundation work.

• Following a fire nearly a decade ago, Oberlin has received an insurance payout of about $300,000 for the Morgan Street waterworks. Now officials must decide what they want to do with the property, which could mean limited restoration work or demolition.

• Two reservoirs on Morgan Street also face an uncertain future. Both have low water levels due to a leak discovered last year. In Oberlin's early history they provided drinking water but today are now purely recreational sites.

• North Prospect and Smith streets — both dead ends — will get turnarounds to accommodate school buses, fire trucks, and garbage trucks.

• The Abram Pavilion and Underground Railroad Center are located on South Main Street.

The former Gasholder building, which has been under renovation for years, still needs entrance work but should be open by the end of the year. The pavilion is expected to open early this summer.

• Lighting will be improved at Park Street Park along a trail that follows Plum Creek.

• The city is applying for a grant to update 30-year-old playground equipment at Spring Street Park.

• A "code administrator" has been hired to enforce property maintenance and other ordinances. He is also tasked with putting residents in touch with governmental and nonprofit agencies

that can offer social assistance.

• Social equity is a priority for Oberlin in 2019, said Hillard.

"The reality is we need to continue to acknowledge the lack of equity" in the community, he said. That includes improving access for people with disabilities as well as looking for ways to expand public transportation.

• Oberlin plans to make use of the U.S. Department of Energy's SolSmart program, which provides help to cities that want to use more solar power. It helps local bodies craft zoning ordinances and make utilities more solar-accessible.

• Several new businesses have opened in Oberlin during the past year, including Wendy's, Trustworthy Tatoo, Catrinas Tacos, and Ascension Biomedical. In 2019, officials expect Thi Ni Thai and AutoZone to open their doors, as well as expansion at Mercy Health Allen Hospital.

"There may be a few more later this year but it's too soon to say," Burgess said.

City leaders are striving to do all they can to make Oberlin a better place to live and work with existing revenues, said Burgess — but state legislators aren't making it easy.

He noted declines in local government funding, the share of state income taxes that goes to cities, counties, and schools.

It's been decimated, while state lawmakers also eliminated the inheritance tax.

Burgess said the combined hit to the city's income has been about $1 million per year.

Voters stepped up to approve an income tax increase and revenues are stable, Burgess said.

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"The attempt with the roundabouts is to create a more neighborhood feel," said Hillard — but the circles are also intended to slow speeders who neighbors say use the stretch as a raceway.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Power line capacity along East Lorain Street will be improved.

• A storm water coordinator has been hired to develop a master plan for handling rain and runoff citywide.

• Oberlin aims to increase residents' recycling rate and decrease contamination. "Just because you throw it in the recycling bin does not mean it's a recyclable product," Hillard said.

• The fire department will get a new engine and hire more part-timers for overnight coverage.

• The police department will get two new cruisers and a renewed focus on community policing.

• Emergency crews plan to switch to digital radios so they can communicate with other agencies.

• City officials plan to acquire tax-delinquent properties. They also want to spur economic development of city-owned lands at the corner of Oberlin Road and East Lorain Street, marketing those undeveloped areas to companies that will invest in jobs.

• A new reception center for Westwood Cemetery is planned at the former home of sexton

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family situations.

The high school's environmental studies program has been revamped this year to include more field trips and exposure to local issues. "In Oberlin, this course should not be a textbook course," Hall said. "Hands-on environmental studies?

That's Oberlin."

A hands-on Web design course has been added, as well as a STEM course in collaboration with Techie Corp. Students will also get a basic home repair course so they can learn to hang drywall, change a light switch, or make other improvements around the house.

Youth Opportunity Unlimited is a grant-funded program offering job and college visits. And FlexFactor is a "Shark Tank" type program, Hall said,

that encourages kids to use technology and elbow grease to solve real-world problems.

The Oberlin City Schools are also focusing on non-academic supports for students and their families.

One example has been a breakfast-in-the-classroom pilot — meals were set aside for kids who arrived late to school so they wouldn't go hungry.

The Lorain County Board of Mental Health has made its crisis team and counseling services available; Lorain County Health and Dentistry provides free screenings for students; and there is a leadership program for OHS and Langston Middle School students.

To further strengthen the district, Hall said a part-time OHS guidance counselor will be moved to full-time in

the fall. There will also be diversity training for all staff.

At the same time, the board of education will be looking to replace retiring administrative and teaching staff. Hall said there will be a focus on preparing local residents for educational leadership.

Of course, the big goal is to design and construct a new PK-5 school. ThenDesign Architecture has been chosen to draw plans with community input and a construction manager will be chosen soon.

Hall said sustainability is important and will have to be part of the new school's design.

If all goes according to plan, ground will be broken next spring and students will be able to move in for classes in Fall 2021.

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TOUGH THREE-GAME STRETCH

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Oberlin public works director Jeff Baumann speaks at the John Bartram Arboretum.

Arbor Day: Tree program about diversity JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

More than 500 new trees have been planted in Oberlin since 2013 thanks to $45,000 in state grant dollars that have been matched locally.

City public works director Jeff Baumann spoke April 24 about the tree program and its value to Oberlin as part of the John Bartram Arboretum at Kendal at Oberlin's annual Arbor Day celebration.

A 2017 city inventory showed Oberlin having 2,898 street trees, a net loss of 152 since 2002.

But Bauman says today's population is healthier and more sustainable due to increased diversity and measures taken to stop invasive pests.

“A more diverse tree population or forest is less susceptible to climate change and invasive species like the emerald ash borer beetle,” Baumann said.

“Forty percent of our trees in 2002 were maple. It's not a good idea to have any more than 10 percent from one species, 20 percent from one genus, or 30 percent from one family.”

Baumann said Oberlin's tree population now has 37 species from 14 separate families and that ensuring continued diversity has been made part of the public works department's standards.

The average cost per new tree has been $235.48.

A Black River Watershed Tree Canopy Restoration Grant, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, initially paid $15,000 to Oberlin but that total was increased in 2017 to $45,000.

Those funds are matched by Oberlin Municipal Light and Power and the city's capital improvement fund. Other smaller grants have also helped keep the tree program going, Baumann said.

“We're doing the best we can with what's available but there's still room for improvement,” he said.

“Oberlin is lucky not to have had too many ash trees when the ash bore beetle really started to spread all over the county.”

The beetle was first identified in North America in 2002 but some experts believe it has been on the continent since the 1980s. Ohio's first recorded encounter with the species occurred in 2003 in Toledo.

Infected trees have a 99 percent mortality rate.

Tree size can cause great variance in how long it can withstand effects.

Colby Sattler, natural resources manager for the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, said Oberlin is one of too few municipalities that think of trees as “green infrastructure."

“When you think about installing a road or bridge, it starts to depreciate in value immediately,” he said.

“You buy a car and drive it off the lot it starts to lose value. You plant a tree and it's one of the unique things that starts to give back. It gains value over time. When you start to prioritize the value of that you really start to see the needle move.”

The 100-acre John Bartram Arboretum houses 1,000 trees.

Following the Arbor Day presentation, Kendal residents added one more to that population.

Belly laugh to support free summer concerts

Love Oberlin's summer concerts on Tappan Square?

Nothing's easier than helping keep them free to the public — all you have to do is enjoy some good laughs!

A Comedy Night fundraiser has been planned for Friday, May 10 at the New Russia Township Lodge, 46300 Butternut Ridge Rd. to defray the cost of downtown musical acts.

At 6:45 p.m., Keivn Jones and the Woodshed Quartet will provide music while you buy raffle tickets.

There will be a cash bar for beer, wine, soda, and water and free snacks and desserts will be available.

The comedy show will start at 7:30 p.m. with three sets. Prize raffles will be announced between sets and a 50-50 raffle winner will be named at the end of the night.

Make reservations at www.oberlin.org. Tickets are $20 if purchased by May 3 and $25 afterward. You can also get a table for eight for $150 by May 3 or $175 afterward.

The Summer Concert Series has been a tradition the past 26 years. The Oberlin Business Partnership produces the series but has seen costs climb in recent years.

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The Phoenix boys dropped all three games last week — a pair to Lutheran West and a solo affair to Black River. In the first contest against the visiting Longhorns, the Phoenix were tied at 10 apiece going into the seventh inning but the guests put up a fivespot that the home squad could not match, resulting in a 15-10 loss. In the second of the back-to-back games, the Longhorns jumped out early and coasted to an 11-1 runrule win. The Phoenix begin this week at 2-11 (1-9 in the Patriot Athletic Conference).

ABOVE: Jaxson Baker is thrown out at third base.

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Students in the Lorain County JVS construction program have been renovating the previous Oasis building on East Lorain Street. It will be used by the Oberlin police department to store abandoned bicycles. On April 29, kids moved the last of the bikes from the Gasholder building on South Main Street to the new bike barn.

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32. Future fish 34. Shining armor 36. *Form of thank you to mom 38. Gloomy and drab 40. Jared’s competitor 41. Hosted 44. Off-color 46. With nobody to call your own 48. Editor’s insert 49. Between harbors 50. Controvert 51. *Mother’s Day, e.g.

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53. Toward shelter, nautically 54. Volcanic flow 55. “The Art of ____” 58. And not

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NEVER COUNT THEM OUT

What factors shaped Ohio?

The Oberlin Rotary Club sponsored four students to attend the World Community Workshop at Sauder Village in Archbold, Ohio.

Sophomores Risa Jackson and David Palmer and juniors Madisan Campbell and London Dejarnette made the trip to learn about the history of Ohio from 1803 to 1845.

Each year, the three-day workshop for high school students focuses on learning about the history, customs, economics, and political issues of a selected region of the world.

Through demonstrations, small group discussions, hands-on activities, and informative presentations, students collaborated with teens throughout Ohio and from 11 other countries. They came away with a vital understanding on how history has shaped Ohio today.

Retired Lorain County JVS assistant principal Sam Battle, JVS teachers Ron Gresco and Susan Kiss, and Oberlin High School teacher Donna Shurr accompanied the students. Transportation was provided through the JVS board of education and organized by the Defiance Rotary Club.

Photos by Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

The Oberlin girls turned in a big week, going 3-0 in Patriot Athletic Conference play before dropping a double-header to Division 1 North Ridgeville on the weekend. The team now stands at 8-10 overall, 5-5 in PAC play, which is good for third place in the Stripes Division. The victories came in a pair of games against Lutheran West (13-1 and 11-1) and a come-from-behind win over the Black River Pirates, 6-4. ABOVE: Casey Amato bunts her way on against Lutheran West. BELOW: Starting pitcher Bryanna Rivas offers up another strikeout versus the Longhorns.

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Construction of a new ground storage tank on Erie Street is expected to take over the second half of 2019 after village council approved application for a final round of state funding.

A zero percent interest loan for $950,000 is expected to be finalized by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, covering the remainder of the $1.2 million project.

The work will also include upgrades to Jones Road's raw water pumping station. The Ohio Public Works Commission has already contributed $350,000 for the work, half-grant and half-loan.

The village will pay $142,000 of project costs up front. Village manager Steve Dupee expects work to last from August to December.

“We've been approved for funding but now we have to apply for it,” he said. “I'm now authorized to sign documents in connection with this application.”

Village council has authorized the Poggemeyer Design Group to oversee the ground water storage tank’s engineering, bidding, and construction management services.

Dupee expects the bidding process to begin in June.

The ground water storage tank is more than 50 years old and officials have determined that replacing individual parts is not a viable option.

A 20-year-old epoxy recoating of the unit has also just reached the end of its life expectancy.

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South Lorain County Ambulance District director Skip Gentry says patients now have access to more treatment options before they reach the hospital.

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Equipment and technology upgrades have allowed South Lorain County Ambulance District paramedics to expand treatment options for patients before they arrive at the hospital.

Director Skip Gentry told Wellington Kiwanis members April 25 that initiatives like outfitting all trucks with ventilators and setting up IV treatment on scene has improved care and treatment outcomes.

Gentry, a state-certified registered nurse and flight nurse, took over as director in 2017, part of a 39-year career in emergency care that includes ongoing work with Cleveland Metro LifeFlight.

“So many things get done for our patients now before they even get to the emergency room,” Gentry said.

“This is a change in philosophy.

In my viewpoint, the data nationwide says this is very beneficial.

We recently treated a man who'd dislocated his hip and was in extreme pain. Years ago, they'd just lift him and run to the hospital. We stayed there, started an

“Response time is everything. Brain death ensues in three and four minutes.”

SKIP GENTRY IV, gave him fentanyl, and made him comfortable before we even moved him.”

So far this year, SLCAD has responded to 562 calls, putting the district on pace for more than 1,600 in 2019.

That increase would stay in line with a jump from 1,219 in 2017 to 1,439 last year.

Gentry said SLCAD has talked about opening an additional 12hour post due to that increased demand and run time concerns in certain parts of the SLCAD's 125-square-mile coverage area.

“Getting to some of our service areas takes a long time,” he said.

“We're just initially looking at what it'd take to put a post somewhere like Huntington Township.

It makes perfect sense to have everyone in our district within

five minutes of a response.”

That venture would not cause SLCAD to seek an increase to its current 3.25-mill levy, Gentry said.

The levy raises just over $800,000 per year while costing property owners $100.63 per $100,000 of valuation.

“I won't do anything that would increase the levy,” Gentry said. “This is just a preliminary thing that we're looking at now.

Response time is everything.

Brain death ensues in three and four minutes. We've also invited Rochester firefighters to a lot of our training to help out with times.”

Donations from Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative have allowed SLCAD to purchase ballistic vests for medics while grant dollars have provided for helmets, Gentry said.

He plans to make vests a mandatory part of responders' uniforms starting next year.

“These are tough changes and you'd like things to be how they used to — but they aren't,” Gentry said. “You have to prepare for threats. We just had a paramedic shot in Florida and killed. You SLCAD PAGE D2

Coaches focus on leadership skills

Jonathan Delozier | Wellington Enterprise

JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A collaboration between Wellington Dukes coaches and student-athletes aims to develop leadership skills as well as more athletic participation.

Varsity basketball coach Dan Gundert spearheaded creation of a new leadership program along with district athletic director John Bowman and varsity football coach Rob Howells.

All boys and girls coaches in the district were tasked with choosing up to five members of their teams to become part of the initiative, which has amounted to roughly 45 students attending meetings.

Gundert said talks have centered on goals such as improving attendance at Dukes home games,

◄ WHS varsity basketball coach Dan Gundert has helped create a leadership program for district student-athletes. The group's first goals involve garnering better attendance for Dukes sports events as well as more student athletic involvement.

getting younger students interested in sports, and finding more multi-sport athletes.

“This has been a group effort in getting this thing going,” he said. “We meet once a month and we're just trying to develop more

pride in our athletics and our school system. The kids came up with goals they wanted to improve and they've led the way in the conversation.”

Older kids have attended physical education classes at Westwood Elementary School and McCormick Middle School to scout future Dukes athletes.

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Civil Air Patrol

Garrett Greenfield of Wellington is one of three Civil Air Patrol cadets awarded the Robert Goddard Achievement in January and was promoted to cadet chief master sergeant by the Lorain County Composite Squadron.

The Goddard Achievement is named after Robert Goddard, the “Father of Modern Rocketry” and developer of the first liquid-fueled rocket.

A good example

Lisette Caraballo of Wellington was among 44 Baldwin Wallace University students who spent spring break helping others.

A graduate of Oberlin High School majoring in French, she focused her efforts on natural disaster relief in Houston, Texas. Caraballo volunteered to help repair damage from Hurricane Harvey.

Students painted, regraveled a driveway, removed a condemned shed, cut and placed baseboard and trim, resided a house, and more. They had the opportunity to meet the homeowners, learn their stories, and become better advocates.

They also served with Project CURE, sorting medical supplies for resource-limited hospitals.

Fullbackers fundraiser

The Wellington Fullbackers are planning a golf outing to raise money for new away uniforms for the Dukes football team.

The four-person scramble will have a shotgun start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 at Echo Valley Golf Course. The $80 per person entry fee will include 18 holes of golf, cart, beverages, hot dog lunch, and catered dinner. There will be prizes for lowest scores.

Dinner only is $25; money is due by May 23.

Send names and phone numbers to Danielle Thacker, Wellington Fullbackers Golf Outing, 120 Park St., Wellington, OH 44090. Include payment of $320 and make checks payable to Wellington Fullbackers.

For more information, call coach Rob Howells at 440-506-7019 or email coach.rhowells@gmail. com.

Volunteers and vendors

The Gazebo Garden Walk is slated for Saturday, May 11 and will be the first large community event put on this year by Main Street Wellington.

"We are thrilled to host this time-honored way to welcome spring while shopping for a gift for your favorite moms," said director Jenny Arntz.

The event will feature crafts, flowers, arts and crafts, and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Wellington. There will be lunch for sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside town hall, where you'll also find a display in honor of National Small Business Week (May 5-11).

Other big events planned for the year include Dogs Days of Summer, Fall in Love with Wellington, and the Antique Car Festival. Main Street is inviting people to join its planning committee and volunteer to provide fun, affordable entertainment for the community. Vendors are also encouraged to sign up early. For information, call 440-647-3987 or visit www.mainstreetwellington.org.

POLICE REPORTS • April 20 at 6:02 p.m.: Officers were sent to Taco Bell on South Main Street to talk to the manager about an upset customer. Randy Holstein Jr., 32, of Wellington, was charged with disorderly conduct.

• April 24 at 6:47 p.m.: Stolen items were reported at the laundry facility at Walden Housing Development on Walden Lane.

SLCAD

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Gentry and SLCAD employees will hold a “Prom Promise” event May 10 behind Wellington High School, working with students to simulate an accident scene.

The district also plans to hold a mass casualty drill at WHS sometime this summer.

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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Schools retain help for state reporting JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A one-year, $46,350 contract for META Solutions was approved in April by the Wellington board of education, contracting the Columbus-based firm to continue handling the district's reporting of data to the state.

The school system first reached out to META in 2016, shortly after former business manager Tim Wulfhoop was fired for lacking proper credentials for his position.

Wulfhoop's duties included heading district enrollment, food service, transportation, maintenance, and technology operations.

Before approving the new deal for META, superintendent Ed Weber and board members weighed the merits of continuing to contract out enrollment reporting rather than training a district employee to handle the duties.

“This is a job where if it doesn't done right you lose a lot of money,” said board member Ayers Ratliff. “I've seen situations in the past where it wasn't being done properly. My question is how do we evaluate the effectiveness of what we're getting.”

“It takes experience more than anything else to get good at this,” Weber said. “It would take a while for one of our in-house staff members to do that. An (Education Management Information

Jonathan Delozier | Wellington Enterprise

Superintendent Ed Weber and Wellington board of education members discuss a new contract that was later approved for Columbus-based META Solutions. The firm has overseen Wellington's enrollment data since 2016.

Systems) coordinator can also be quite costly if you hire someone to do it full-time.”

Jen Sanders of META works in the Wellington Schools two-anda-half days per week.

Other duties formerly handled by the business manager have been spread among many district employees. For example, Weber oversees transportation and Jim Perchinske has been hired as technology coordinator.

Weber said there are no plans to bring back a business manager position but some Lorain County

districts have discussed combining efforts to hire and train a shared EMIS coordinator.

“If an opportunity like that came around, maybe we could get some sort of partnership at a lower cost than what we pay now,” he said. “We do get a very experienced person with META, which has done well by us and has helped our principals in regards to how to interact with their Power School software.”

META Solutions provides services to more than 200 Ohio school districts.

Main Street closes in on membership goal JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A fundraising goal that will bring in a $10,000 grant for Main Street Wellington is within reach.

The Community Foundation of Lorain County has agreed to grant Main Street a maximum of $10,000 in 2019. The final grant total will depend on how much money in new membership fees Main Street is able to raise before June.

In a recent discussion with village council,

Main Street director Jenny Arntz said new member revenue for this year has exceeded $9,000 with $1,000 coming in over the past month.

“We've been doing nice newsletters since this January with a lot of good information and there's so many other perks to Main Street membership," she said.

During the nonprofit's annual meeting in January, treasurer Reese Dunton reported that revenue had dipped to $46,534 in 2018. That marked a drastic dip from $69,524 brought in during 2017.

Dunton projected revenue of $67,653 and expenses of $65,616 for 2019 but those numbers included grant approval from the Community Foundation of Lorain County.

A lack of grant funding in 2018 from the foundation accounted for most of that year's revenue decline. The previous year saw $15,000 in grant funding to Main Street.

Baseline yearly membership that includes voting rights and admission to Main Street workshops runs $25 per individual or $50 per

household.

A “Main Street supporter” membership costs $150 per year and in addition to voting rights includes business announcement's on Main Street social media.

Paying $365 will earn “dollar a day” membership and add further business promotion and sponsorship credit for one Main Street event.

Becoming a “cornerstone” members runs $2,500 and comes with sponsorship credit for every 2019 Main Street event on top of direct business promotion on Main Street's website.

Community Service Day

Wellington High School students will take part in the annual Community Service Day on Tuesday, May 14. They will start the day with a speaker at the Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts, 627 North Main St., then will volunteer from about 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students will wear orange T-shirts for safety as they help out at more than 45 locations all over town. Yard signs will be placed in yards at the completion of the day. Since 2011, the entire student body at WHS has spent Community Service Day cleaning up yards, painting, assisting the Animal Protective League, and other performing other tasks.

ANNIVERSARY

Celebrating 75 years together Ilarae and Gordon Greene will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by the family from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Wellington Eagles 2051, 631 South Main St. Join them for food and fellowship — no gifts please, your favorite memory to share is sufficient. The Greenes will also celebrate birthdays. Gordon will turn 95 on May 7 and Ilarae will turn 95 on Oct. 18.

The former Ilarae Ross and Gordon Greene were married May 27, 1944, at the home of

the bride's parents. The Rev. Jim Albertson and the Rev. F.E. Eastman officiated the ceremony. Their union blessed them with two children, Clifford (deceased) and wife Anita of Wooster, and Patricia and husband Al Seaburn of Clyde; as well as three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.

Mr. Greene served in the U.S. Army's 9th Armored Division in Germany during World War II. He is a retired farmer, former member of the Lorain County Fair board for more than 40 years, and served on

many Lorain County agricultural boards and committees.

Mrs. Greene was employed as a beautician. She owned and operated La Rae's Shearing Shop from her home for 26 years.

The couple has always been active in the community. They are members of First Baptist Church of Wellington. The volunteered for University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center and as hospice home health aides.

Happy anniversary and happy birthday, Ilarae and Gordon Greene!

what it means to be a good teammate.”

Coaches meet to plan initiatives the first Monday of every month but student meeting dates have varied. The group is also working to create a school spirit committee.

“A main goal is just forming better collaboration between all

the sports teams,” Gundert said.

“There's been a lot of enthusiasm at meetings, really good ideas and really good discussions. As coaches, we're guilty of always saying we need better leaders but we needed to do a better job of teaching how to be a better leader. That's where this came from.”

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“We've also done some book and article studies covering what it takes to be a good leader and make people believe in what you're saying,” said Gundert. “That can also involve

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NO TRACTION AGAINST 'CATS

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EVEN BAREFOOT...

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The Dukes junior high track team faced off April 23 against Keystone and Clearview at LaGrange. One of the highlights was eighth-grader Sydney Skierski placing first in the 100-meter hurdles despite losing a shoe on the final hurdle.

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

It was a tough day for the Dukes boys and pitcher Ben Bliss as Keystone run up an 11-0 shutout. For the Wildcats, Sean Saterlee allowed just four hits in seven innings on the mound, though he walked three. The Keystone batters were led by Kyler Yusko with a double and two RBIs, Kevin Mealwitz with a pair of RBIs, and two hits and a double from Cameron Emerick. ABOVE: Jacob Evans awaits the throw from the plate as a Keystone runner slides into third base. BOTTOM LEFT: Wyatt Sasack prepares to throw to first base. BOTTOM RIGHT: Drew Unangst makes a pitch.

Hydrant flushing

Spring hydrant flushing will begin the second week of May and continue until completed. During this time, the water may be temporarily discolored.

Running your tap for a few minutes generally clears up this condition. Questions or concerns may be directed to the water plant at 440-647-3164.

UNDER THE SEA

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Westwood Elementary School kindergartner Aubrey Lyons shows off her glow-in-thedark geometric building. Students learned about glow sticks and how heat affects brightness, created glowing sea creatures, and made bubble art and fish paintings.

They studied biolumenescent life and learned about the ocean's sunlight, twilight, and midnight zones.

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SERVICES 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 GARAGE SALE Multifamily Garage Sale May 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 22725 Quarry Road, Wellington.

Children’s clothing in all sizes, toys, collectibles and misc. items. (5:2)

ANIMALS LOST Missing Large orange male cat, neutered, blind in one eye, lost in downtown Amherst. 440-3963547.

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FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE 16 ft. fiberglass Old Town

canoe with paddles, floatation cushions, life jackets, $300 firm. 440647-4299.

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HELP WANTED 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 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.

(4:25, 5:2) LEGAL NOTICE The Amherst Public Library will hold the 2020 Budget Hearing followed by a records commission and a regular meeting at the library on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

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COLUMN

Seasonings make the whole dish No one cooks the same.

I tried to make my mom's Spanish rice, which I saw her make many times when I was growing up. I made it for my family but it didn't taste as good as hers. I used all the same ingredients she used — it must have been the seasonings she used.

No matter what I make, I always taste to see whether it needs more seasoning and adjust it. As I've always told you, seasonings make the dish.

Which brings up some good advice: Never just double a recipe, since it won't taste the same. I

don't know why this is but it's true.

As for an example, my daughter recently made her favorite soup, which I also love. She doubled the recipe and we both could taste the difference. Now, if she wants more she'll always make another pan.

My birthday was April 12 and I'm now an old PENNY’S PANTRY girl of 74. I can't believe PENNY CASE I'm that old already and still working — but I my life, though. I want believe it's helping me stay healthy. All my sib- to lose 20 pounds, so lings have health issues; after upcoming surgeries I'll be going back I'm the healthy one. I to Take Off Pounds believe the reason for Sensibly with a friend. this is that I walked all I'll feel much better! My my life. I don't drive. knees never ached as I still have stress in

they do now. I know I can do it. It just takes a lot of willpower on my part.

Until next time, enjoy these recipes!

Easy Alfredo Tortellini • 9 oz. refrigerated Italian sausage-filled tortellini • 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas • 1/3 cup half and half • 2 tbsp. cream cheese • Dash of pepper • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese In a large saucepan, cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on the package, adding peas during the last two to three minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine half and half, pepper, and cream cheese. Cook over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Drain tortellini and peas, add to mixture in saucepan. Cook three to five minutes or until heated through, stirring often. Sprinkle with cheese.

Old-Fashioned Meatloaf for Two • 1/2 lb. lean ground beef • 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats • 1/4 tsp. ketchup

• 1/2 cup chopped onions • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves • 1 egg, beaten • 4 tsp. ketchup Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray four muffin cups with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, oats, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt, oregano, and egg; mix well.

Press mixture evenly in greased muffin cups.

With a spoon, make a slight indentation in the center of each. Place 1 tsp. ketchup in each indentation. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink in the center. Let stand one to two minutes before removing from the pan.

For a southwestern flavor, substitute salsa for ketchup.

Tortellini Tossed Salad • 6 oz. frozen, uncooked tortellini • 6 cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/4 cup sliced green onions • 6 oz. marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut up • 1/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing Cook tortellini; drain and rinse with

cold water until cool.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onions, and artichoke hearts. Add cooked tortellini and salad dressing; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Cheesy Green Beans • 1/2 tsp. margarine or butter • 1 tbsp. finely-chopped onion • 1 small garlic clove, minced • 1 cup frozen cut green beans • 1 tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese Melt margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook while stirring often until onion begins to brown. Remove from pan; cover to keep warm. In the same pan, cook beans as directed, then drain. Add onion mixture and cook until heated thoroughly.

Add cheese; toss gently to mix.

You can also use canned green beans with this recipe.

Penny Case is a lifelong resident of Wellington who loves to cook and share recipes.

Send recipes to her at 22 Johns St.

Schools rely on speech pathologist JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A speech-language pathologist from the Educational Service Center of Lorain County will provide assistance to Welling-

ton students for the remainder of the school year.

The ESC will be paid $14,289 for additional help with the district's total of 72 students currently undergoing speech-language therapy.

ATTENTION

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

You can also email Rebecca rcockrell@simmonsfirm.com

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District superintendent Ed Weber said Wellington's number of students receiving speech instruction has continued to fluctuate and that the ESC has been used in the past.

“It looks like we're right around average or below average,” Weber said. “Some of the other districts that were measured are bigger, so you have to figure out how your number relates to that. I asked for comparable data before we asked for more help.”

According to an ESC report, 3,692 PK-12 students across Lorain, Erie, and Huron Counties received speech and language services during the 2017-2018 school year.

The average caseload size for speech-language pathologists in the area over the same period was 70, down from 74 the previous school year.

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