Lorain County Community Guide - May 23, 2019

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BULLETIN BOARD Thursday, May 23 • OBERLIN: Folk singers William Pint and Felicia Dale will deliver dynamic vocals and instrumental fireworks of contemporary maritime songs and old sea shanties at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

The concert is free and open to the public.

• OBERLIN: An organ concert is memory of Ronald Gibson of the Oberlin Class of 2007 will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at Peace Community Church, 44 East Lorain St. Angela Kraft, a 1980 Oberlin College and Conservatory graduate, international performer, teacher, and composer will play the Bozeman organ dedicated to David and Sigrid Boe. Ron Gibson purchased the instrument and rebuilt it; it was acquired by Oberlin College and became part of the Conservatory’s collection.

A reception will be held after the concert. All are welcome.

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

• AMHERST: “Moving Toward a Sustainable Home” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the Amherst Public Library.

The average person throws away 4.4 pounds of trash every day. Learn how to reduce your dependence on processed, packaged goods and create a more sustainable lifestyle. Erin McNary Koues will share tips and tricks on creating a zero-waste home, from eating seasonally to making your own natural household cleaners.

For more information, call 440-988-4230.

Friday, May 24 • OBERLIN: The Grand Piano Extravaganza will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College St. How many pianos can fit on stage? This annual event features Oberlin Conservatory piano faculty members. Proceeds benefit piano department projects.

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Christian Velez is among Amherst Steele High School’s military-bound seniors who received a send-off last week. He will attend the U.S. Naval Academy.

16 SENIORS SIGN WITH MILITARY

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Welcome to the family.

That's how Army National Guard First Sgt. Dan Makruski greeted the 16 Amherst Steele High School seniors who have signed to serve in the U.S. military after graduation.

Makruski knows about sacrifice, duty, and commitment — he has served several long tours of duty in the Middle East.

Serving your country is a noble calling but will not always be easy, he told seniors.

When it's tough, "Get up. Keep going. I know you can do this," he said.

Most years see four or five Amherst graduates enlist in the armed forces. This year's group of 16 volunteers is extraordinary, said principal Joe Tellier.

Hundreds of classmates and local dignitaries filled the Steele gym to for the school's first-ever Military Signing Day, which Tellier said will become an annual tradition.

Members of VFW Post 1662 and American Legion Post 118 escorted the honorees into the gym to the sounds of snare drums and applause, passing over an enormous American flag hanging from the rafters.

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ABOVE: Jacob Lezon is honored by teacher Kevin Collins.

BELOW: First Sgt. Dan Makruski encourages military-bound seniors to believe in themselves and never give up.

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OBITUARIES Billy Joe Hall

Billy Joe "BJ" Hall, 81, of Lorain, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Services were held Thursday, May 16 at Toledo Road Church of Christ, Lorain. Burial was at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township. Arrangements were entrusted to Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.

Kim Ann Petek

Kim Ann Petek (nee Fuller), 55, of Amherst, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a sudden illness. Graveside services will be held privately by the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.

Sandra L. Law

Sandra L. Law (nee Powers), 82, of South Amherst, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Amherst Manor Nursing Home. Services were held Tuesday, May 21 at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst.

Francis J. Knoble

Francis "Fritz" John Knoble, 91, of Henrietta Township, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at New Life Hospice Center in Lorain, following a brief illness. A Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, May 21 at Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, South Amherst. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Amherst. Arrangements were entrusted to Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.

Dorlit S. Branscum

Dorlit Sue Branscum (nee Hale), 73, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23 at Word of Life Church, 3008 Grove Ave., Lorain. Burial will follow at Birmingham Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.

Sarah Dillon

Sarah Dillon, 83, of Amherst, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday May 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 200 St. Joseph Dr., Amherst. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the St. Joseph social hall. Arrangements were entrusted to Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.

THANK YOU To all families, friends, colleagues, churches, and businesses in surrounding areas of Oberlin, Ohio: Thank you for all the love and support you have given through this time we lost our beautiful mother, Myrna L. Smith. She will be greatly missed.

Know that she loved each and every one of you.

The family of Myrna L. Smith

Kendal rating upgraded

Kendal at Oberlin recently received an A rating from Standard and Poor’s Global. The life plan community has maintained an A- rating since 2013.

"The raised rating reflects our view of Kendal at Oberlin's consistent operating performance and solid financial profile, including a sound balance sheet, particularly favorable liquidity and financial flexibility," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Wendy Towber. "Kendal's ability to generate annual operating surpluses that meet or exceed budget is a credit strength in our view as it both reduces the reliance on non-operating income, which can be inconsistent and demonstrates strong business practices of monitoring performance against budgeted goals throughout the year.”

Kendal chief financial officer Ann O’Malley said the high grade and stable outlook reflects a community-wide effort.

“The strategic vision of Kendal at Oberlin’s board of directors and the Kendal System, along with the operational focus and attention of Kendal at Oberlin’s management team, and collaboration with Kendal at Oberlin’s residents has supported the financial strength, liquidity, and operational results of the organization."

MILITARY

FROM A1 service in the United States armed forces is what keeps our country, our freedoms, and our citizens safe.

Never forget your purpose. Be great. We are proud of you," Tellier told the seniors.

Each honoree was introduced by a teacher of their choice: Destiny Adorno, Army Reserve At Steele, Adorno took part in Ecoleague, track, and choir. She plans to study forensic psychology in college.

"Destiny chose to commit to the Army because she realizes it will be a great experience with many benefits, including avoiding college debt," said teacher Laura Brogan.

"She anticipates learning a lot at basic training and realizes that even if she is deployed she'll be helping her country and is willing to do so."

Ben Brogan, Air Force ROTC At Steele, Brogan participated in cross country, track, and National Honor Society. He was also active in Project Lead the Way, which focuses on engineering. He plans to attend Kent State University.

Brogan "displayed discipline, optimism, and fortitude in times of success as well as challenging situations," said teacher and coach Rob Glatz. "He emerged as both a vocal leader and a leader by example during his time as a student-athlete here at Steele."

Tim Carrion, Air Force National Guard At Steele, Carrion was a wrestling standout. Teacher and coach Bill Walker first met him on the wrestling mats as a freshman, when "Tim was a rough, tough, confident, and aggressive individual."

"If I was in a trench on the Western front or on the beaches of Normandy or cruising down the Mekong Delta, I would want Tim right next to me because he would have my back," Walker said. "He has a sense of loyalty and mental toughness that would protect me and my country."

Matt Floreske Air Force ROTC At Steele, Floreske played football, was a lifter, after enjoyed math and American history.

"It was obvious to me that he had a wealth of prior knowledge about the U.S. and our past and seemed especially interested in foreign policy," said teacher Emily Marty. "As a future airman, that makes sense.

Matt was reserved and respectful and I am proud that he will be defending our country."

Scott Iliff Army At Steele, Iliff played basketball and football and was a member of the National Honor Society. He also enjoyed AP European history, psychology, and English.

Iliff will attend West Point Military Academy.

"I am truly blessed to have worked with Scott and know that he will serve our country with integrity," said teacher Renee Opel.

"Scott will be attending West Point because according to him it is a way to serve his country while pushing himself to the limit. He also hopes to gain a better appreciation for the United States and its freedoms."

Liam Johnson Navy At Steele, Johnson was involved in football and baseball — he also

enjoyed science, particularly chemistry and biology.

"Liam is someone that I will always remember because of his hard work and preserverence in the classroom and on the football field," said coach Mike Passerrello.

"I know that Liam will continue to impress anyone that he comes in contact with. The United States Navy is lucky to have someone like him that will always go above and beyond to make sure the task is completed."

Jacob Lezon, Army At Steele, Lezon played football and baseball and was interested in science.

"Jacob is a fine young man who is always putting others in front of himself," said baseball coach Kevin Collins. "Jacob will be greatly missed on the fields of Amherst, in teh hallways, and awkwardly staring into classroom windows but it is comforting to know that he will be continuing what he has always done best — putting others first and making all of his Amherst family proud."

Dan Makruski, Army At Steele, Makruski — the son of guest speaker First Sgt. Dan Makruski — played football and was a lifter. In the classroom, he enjoyed philosophy.

"He consistently had only one demand: to give him an education without sugar coating anything.

His stalwart resolve to obtain an education that was not watered down or sanitized was paramount and demonstrates his resolve to accomplish great things," said teacher Nate Wolshuk. "Dan decided to commit to the Army because he wants to live for a purpose greater than himself."

Destiny Norris, Marines At Steele, Norris competed on the girls rugby team and enjoyed English and history.

"In third grade she chose the Marines because she wants to 'do it all,' and because she thought they had the best uniform," joked teacher Jodi Kremer. "She also chose to join the Marines because she loves helping people and she says helping her entire country would be the best feeling ever."

Christian Orozco, Army At Steele, Orozco played football and wrestled. In the classroom, he enjoyed world geography.

"Christian has grown into an amazing young man in the years I have known him," said teacher Allison Allen. "He is dedicated to working hard and succeeding in the U.S. Army, showcasing his personal drive and selfless attention to others. He may not have loved every English assignment I gave him but he always tried to grow from each one to better himself as he moves forward in life."

Jaret Prete, Air Force Academy At Steele, Prete played football, track and field, enjoyed physical science, and was involved in Boy Scouts.

"As a member of the Amherst track and field team, Jaret showed extreme care and attention to details on his quest for excellence," said coach Rob Glatz. "As a captain of the program, his leadership and passion for self-improvement is contagious to all that surround him... These positive attributes will surely lead him to success in the honorable endeavor of serving his country as a member of the Air

Force Academy. Jaret has wanted to attend the Air Force Academy since fourth grade and was glad to have been recruited to go there for track and field."

Alec Salvagni, Army At Steele, Salvagni played tennis and enjoyed world geography.

"The military will give Alex the possibility of exploring geography firsthand," said teacher Alex Baldwin.

"Alec is joining the Army because he has always wanted to serve his country. He understands it is a great way to further his career and achieve his own personal goals."

Stockton Tarbush, Army At Steele, Tarbush was a sprinter on the track team and played football. He enjoyed studying world geography and military history.

"He puts the team first and does whatever he needs to do for its success," said track coach Michelle Kamczyc. "He has even sacrificed his body during relay exchanges in competition to make sure his teammates succeed. His will to succeed, do whatever it takes to get the job done, and do his best for the team will be attributes that make him a success not only in the Army but throughout his life."

Gavin Valazquez, Army National Guard At Steele, Valazquez played soccer and enjoyed astronomy, saying the course changed his perception of the world.

"Gavin is in my class and if he thinks astronomy gave him a whole different perception of the world, I can't wait to hear his analysis of how his service int he Guard altered his perception, starting with boot camp," said teacher Mitch Gillam. "He will get so much from this service, but given his enthusiasm and passion he will give even more. I have served and I would be honored to serve alongside Gavin."

Christian Velez, Naval Academy At Steele, Velez was a captain of the football and baseball teams, was a member of National Honor Society, and enjoyed science and math courses.

"At an early age, Christian was fascinated with the military and sees his appointment to the Naval Academy as an opportunity to be part of something greater than himself," said athletic director Casey Wolf. "He is looking forward to getting a top-tier education and to be put into a position to change individuals' lives with the opportunity to make an impact on the world.

"Recently, my family had the opportunity to tour the United States Naval Academy. On the tour, our guide repeatedly reminded us that only the best and brightest attend the United States Naval Academy.

Each time I heard this statement, I couldn't help but to think how those two words absolutely characterize Christian Velez."

Rain Wales, Navy At Steele, Wales ran for the Comets cross country team and enjoyed medical health technology, anatomy, and English.

"She appreciated learning anything that would help her in her medical future," said teacher and coach Terry Kemp. "Rain was an excellent leader who consistently has demonstrated a concern for those around her."

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Who will be this year's King of Wings?

STAFF REPORT

It's time for Red Iron Bar & Grille to defend its title as King of Wings.

As the reigning champion, the Wellington restaurant is taking on eight challengers to see who makes the best buffalo, the sweetest sauce, and the spiciest sriracha.

The contest, now in its second year, is sponsored by Visit Lorain County and the Lorain County commissioners.

It pits your stomach against a pound of wings for $7 at each location through Sunday, June 2.

Last year, Red and Kathi Sutton won with their Red Iron Smitty buffalo-parmesan-garlic sauce, which is named for an old regular

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS • 83 & Chestnut Pub and Eatery, 9001 Avon Belden Rd., North Ridgeville • Bootleggers Bar & Grille, 34550 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station • Brickyard Bar & Grill, 580 West Lorain St., Oberlin • The Depot at Union Station, 700 North Center St., LaGrange • Fort's Tavern, 122 West Herrick Ave., Wellington • Foundry Kitchen & Bar, 525 Broad St., Elyria • Mutt & Jeff's Restaurant & Bar, 3700 Oberlin Ave., Lorain • Red Iron Bar & Grille, 137 West Herrick Ave., Wellington • Your Pit BBQ, 3909 Liberty Ave., Vermilion

customer.

This year, they hope to find success again with two entries.

The first are magic Red wings, billed as "mild and robust, made in house, buffalo style sauce, with a touch of secret seasoning referred to as fairy dust because it tastes magical."

The second are Dirky's BBQ Wings — "a lil spicy

sweet with your heat."

The Suttons will have some neighborly competition from Fort's Tavern down the street.

The tavern has entered its peppercorn pesto, a "garlic parm cream sauce and cracked peppercorn blend."

It's also offering its grilled garlic lime recipe: "Fort's signature grilled-finished wings are deep fried, tossed in our chipotle enhanced in

house-made garlic buffalo sauce, placed on the flame to sear in the sauce and drizzled in fresh lime."

You'll be the judge of who should be crowned the 2019 King of Wings.

First, pick up a passport at Visit Lorain County, 8025 Leavitt Rd., Amherst, or at participating locations — then it’s time to wing it.

At each restaurant, order

the competition wings and be sure to have your passport signed. Then cast your vote.

And remember: You have to try two or more competition wings for your vote to count.

The first 300 customers to try the competition wings at two or more venues and turn in completed passports will receive a King of Wings T-shirt.

Passports can be submitted at the Visit Lorain County office; by mail c/o King of Wings, 8025 Leavitt Rd,, Amherst, OH 44001; or by sending photos of both sides of your passport to visitors@ visitloraincounty.com.

All completed passports signed at four or more restaurants will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a pound of free wings every month for a year.

BULLETIN BOARD FROM A1 Tickets are available through the Oberlin Alumni Office at 440-775-8692.

Starting May 25 • WELLINGTON: Wellington Youth Cheerleading sign-ups will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Saturdays, May 25 and June 1 and Tuesday, June 4; and from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, June 9 at the Wellington fire station, 202 Kelly St. The cost is $140. There is a sibling discount of $25 for additional children in the same family. The cost includes shell, bodyliner, briefs, socks, shoes, hair bow, warm-up pants, warm-up jacket, and a customized backpack. All cheerleaders must attend sign-ups to be fitted for uniforms.

Pee Wee Flag Cheerleader is for children in K-2.

There is also cheerleading for grades three and four, grades four and five (rookie tackle football), and grades five and six (tackle football).

For more information, call or text Jessica Reynolds at 440-225-1239 or Whitney Standen at 440213-0420. No sign-ups will be accepted after June 15. Money is due by June 18.

Girls may cheer only competitions for $100 (no games and will not receive warm-ups or backpack).

A mandatory parent meeting and raffle will be held at 7 p.m. on June 18 at the Metro Parks.

Wednesday, May 29 • AMHERST: “Operation: Street Smart” will be presented on Wednesday, May 29 at the Amherst Steele High School cafetorium, 450 Washington St. The program is designed to educate parents, teachers, social workers, community partners, and anyone involved with children about current drug trends, terminology, and paraphernalia. The goal is to arm parents and teachers with the information necessary to recognize the influences of drug culture on children, familiarize them with different drugs, and give insight into how undercover narcotics officers work.

Registration and food trucks will start at 5 p.m.

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Operation: Street Smart has received the FBI Director’s Award for Community Leadership and the Project Know Award. It is sponsored by the Amherst Schools, Mercy Health, The LCADA Way, Robby’s Voice, Amherst police, and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County.

• ELYRIA: Learn what trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are good for bees in a “plants for pollinators” class from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the OSU Extension Office, 42110 Russia Rd. Extension educator Ann Chanon will teach garden enthusiasts. Registration for the class is $10 per person and includes handouts. For more information or to pre-register, call 440-326-5851 or visit www.lorain.osu.edu/news/plants-pollinators.

Thursday, May 30 • AMHERST: Learn how to use the Cricut cutting machine for crafting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at the Amherst Public Library.

Get a crash course for beginners in both the machine and Cricut Design Space. Registration is required. Visit www.amherstpubliclibrary.org or call 440-988-4230.

• LORAIN: Singer-songwriter Jimmy Pearson, an Oberlin native, will perform at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at Union Town Provisions, 422 Broadway.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 1 • OBERLIN: A community reception honoring the Revs. Mary and Steve Hammond will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at Peace Community Church, 44 East Lorain St. The Hammonds have been vital members of the Oberlin community for 40 years. They will be honored as they prepare to retire.

Sunday, June 2 • SOUTH AMHERST: A community picnic will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at South Amherst Community Park.

Take the family, the neighbor, a story to share, and your own chair. Food, fun, and games will be provided by the village park board, South Amherst Fireman’s Association, police, and Piggy’s Main Street Market.

• OBERLIN: The Weltzheimer/Johnson House designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright will be open to the public with tours on the hour from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at 534 Morgan St. Admission is $10 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.

Monday, June 3 • AMHERST: A Conte crayons workshop will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at the Amherst Public Library.

Learn to produce expressive figure drawings under the instruction of Mary Jo Clark. This class is perfect for anyone wanting to develop their drawing skills and no previous artistic experience is necessary. Small packs of Conte crayons (sometimes called shading sticks) are available at local craft stores. Students should also take a pink eraser and 140 lb. watercolor paper.

Registration is required for this program. Visit www.amherstpubliclibrary.org or call 440-9884230.

• AMHERST: “Arthritis: A Joint Approach” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at the Amherst Public Library.

Chiropractic physician Jeremy Watson will speak on the difference between arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Find out what you can do now to manage arthritic pain and slow the progression of the various types of the disease.

Wednesday, June 5 • WELLINGTON: The Wellington Genealogy Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at the LCCC Wellington Center, 151 Commerce Dr. The program will be”Understanding Military Land Bounties, Pensions, and Service Records, 1775-1858.” It will be presented by Eric Johnson, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and a trustee for the Ohio Genealogical Society. He lectures at OGS conferences and has authored many military books.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

• OBERLIN: Singer-songwriter Jimmy Pearson, an Oberlin native, will perform at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at First United Methodist Church, 45 South Professor St. The concert is free and open to the public.

Thursday, June 6 • AMHERST: Commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at the Amherst Public Library.

Janet Bird of the Lorain County Historical Society will speak on the invasion of Normandy, which was the turning point in World War II. She will share museum artifacts that illustrate what was happening at home and abroad from December 1941 to August 1945. Attendees are encouraged to take any World War II artifacts they would like to share.

Friday, June 7 • SHEFFIELD: The 11th Annual Sports Physical event will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, June 7 at the Center for Orthopedics, 5001 Transportation Dr. This event is free and open to all students who are required to receive a physical before starting a school-sanctioned program. Last year, more than 800 students from 18 schools received physicals.

To participate, student athletes should download the OHSAA physical form from their school’s website or the OHSAA website and take it with them to the event. Student medical forms, signed by a parent or guardian, will be required as well.

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MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS • Amherst: A short ceremony by the Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard will start at 9:55 a.m. at the Cleveland Avenue Cemetery.

A parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Forest Street, traveling to Park Avenue and on to city hall. Amherst police lieutenant and veteran Dan Makruski will speak at the Five Points bandstand.

• Avon: Parade staging will begin at 8:15 a.m. Monday at 36786 Detroit Rd. The parade kicks off at 9 a.m.

• Avon Lake: A parade and ceremony will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Veterans' Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Rd. • Brighton Township: A

parade will begin at 9 a.m.

Monday. All marching units are to form at Brighton Center. The parade will start from the Congregational church and travel to the township cemetery. Wreaths and flowers will be placed at the foot of memorials to deceased veterans, whose names will be read. Franklin Abbey will be the guest speaker and the Wellington High School band will play along with the Spirit of 76 Fife and Drum Corps.

• Brownhelm Township: Dubbed "The Shortest Parade in Town," the township's march is led by the American Legion. Parade participants will gather at 1:30 p.m. on

Sunday at the Brownhelm Historic School. The parade will leave at 1:45 p.m. and head to the Brownhelm Cemetery. A short ceremony there will include a talk by Brownhelm Historical Association member Eric Rivet.

• Camden, Kipton, and Henrietta: Parade line-up will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Kipton. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. with a program at 2:30 p.m. Rt. 511 will be closed to accommodate the event.

• Elyria: A parade will begin at 10 a.m. Monday downtown. Line-up will start at 9 a.m.

• Lorain: Broadway construction means an alternate

route for this year's parade.

Line-up will begin at 10 a.m. Monday on West Erie Avenue between Washington and Oberlin avenues and the parade will start at 11 a.m. It will travel west to the Lakeview Park where there will be a revue stand. Officials fully expect the parade to return to the revamped Broadway streetscape for 2020.

• North Ridgeville: A parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. Monday from the Senior Center parking lot, 7327 Avon Belden Rd., and traveling to Ranger Stadium, 35835 Center Ridge Rd. • Oberlin: A service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Wright Memorial Park at

South Main and West Vine streets. The speaker will be pastor Chris Vough, East Oberlin Community Church.

• Penfield Township: Observances will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Penfield Cemetery.

• Sheffield Lake: An opento-the-public service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at VFW Post 8686, 577 Harris Rd. • South Amherst: A parade will be held at 10 a.m. Monday on Rt. 113.

• Wellington: A Memorial Day speaker will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the village hall gazebo, followed by a parade to Greenwood Cemetery and back.

BULLETIN BOARD FROM A3 Each student who gets a physical will also receive a goody bag and free T-shirt while supplies last.

Schedule a check-in time at www.center4orthopedics.eventbrite.com. The deadline to RSVP is Monday, June 3.

• AMHERST: A toddler playtime will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7 at the Amherst Public Library.

Toddlers and their caregivers can drop in for fun in the children’s storytime area.

Saturday, June 8 • AMHERST: A Friendship Animal Protective League pet adoption day and fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at Premier Toyota, 47190 Cooper Foster Park Rd. For every test drive, Premier Toyota will donate $10 to the APL. There will also be 50-50 and pick-a-prize raffles.

• OBERLIN: The First Church Open House and Organ Rave will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at 106 North Main St. Hear the First Church organ, have your picture taken with Charles Finney, stand where Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King Jr. once stood, and buy dinner from The Feve’s food truck and beverages from the Temperance Tent.

All proceeds support the preservation of the Meeting House.

• AMHERST: A bike rodeo and safety awareness day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 8 at Steele High School’s south lot, 450 Washington St. Amherst police will show kids how to be safe while riding. Take your bike and go through a series of events to test your skills and learn.

Participants will need proper safety equipment — helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and their own bikes.

Sign up for a chance to win a new bike. There will also be food, fun, and prizes.

For more information, call Sgt. Jacob Perez at 440-988-2625.

June 8 and 9 • BROWNHELM TWP.: A 200th anniversary celebration is planned for Brownhelm United Church of Christ, 2144 North Ridge Rd. A catered celebration dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at the church fellowship hall.

The reservation deadline is Friday, May 24. The cost is $25 for adults and $12 for children under 10.

Call Connie Ruth at 440-552-1013 or Barb Becthel at 440-213-9263.

The Rev. Leah Matthews, former pastor, will speak Sunday, June 9. A dedication and reception will follow the service.

Monday, June 10 • AMHERST: The Amherst Public Library board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 10 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

Ongoing • VERMILION: Grace’s Kitchen provides meals and companionship for those in need in the Vermilion area. Meals are served from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3747 Liberty Ave. Eight local volunteer groups provide assistance in this collaborative outreach. Meals are prepared by churches on a rotating basis, operating under the umbrella of Grace United Methodist Church All are welcome.

• ELYRIA: The Lorain County Waste Collection Center, 540 South Abbe Rd., takes household hazardous waste. It is open from noon to 4 p.m. each Monday, noon to 6 p.m. each Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday.

• WELLINGTON: Coffee with a Cop is held at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Wellington McDonald’s on Rt. 58.

Stop in and meet village police officers and have a conversation over a cup of coffee.

• AMHERST: The Meals on Wheels Program provides delivered meals five days a week between 11 a.m. and noon within the city limits.

The cost is $5 a meal. The Amherst Office on Aging can meet most dietary requirements: heart healthy, diabetic, soft. You can receive meals one day a week or multiple days — it’s up to you. Call 440-988-2817.

Volunteers are needed to help deliver meals, both regular route drivers and substitutes. Routes take about an hour. Meal pick up time is at 10:30 a.m.

Volunteers are also needed to work with the Learning Farm, a school and workplace for those with developmental disabilities. They are interested in having volunteers visit and read stories, cook a meal with them, or do crafts.

• AMHERST: The Amherst Office on Aging has medical equipment for loan.

With Medicare not always paying for health equipment that you may need, residents of Amherst are able to borrow donated medical equipment while recuperating from surgery or an injury.

Available equipment includes walkers, canes, shower benches, and more at no charge.

Call 988-2817 for more information or to request or donate equipment.

• BROWNHELM TWP.: The Brownhelm Historical Association holds meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the historic Brownhelm School and Museum, 1940 North Ridge Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m., a business meeting is held from 6:30-7 p.m., followed by refreshments and social time, and programs begin at 7:30 p.m.

• OBERLIN: The Oberlin African American Genealogy and History Group offers free walk-in genealogy assistance from 1-3 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at The Bridge (in the Backspace), 82 South Main St. • OBERLIN: The Connections peer support group for those suffering from mental illness, depression, and anxiety is offered from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each moth at Family Promise, 440 West Lorain St. The group is sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. You must RSVP to office@ nami-lc.org or 440-233-8181 ext. 224.

• WELLINGTON: St. Patrick Church offers a Helping Hands Food Pantry from noon to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month and from 6-8 p.m. on the following Tuesday. It’s located in the old St. Patrick Church at the corner of Adams and North Main streets.

The pantry is available to residents of the 44090 zip code area who meet federal eligibility guidelines of $24,119 annual income for a household of one, $32,479 for two, etc. Identification and proof of residency (a current utility bill) are also required.

For more information, visit www.helpinghands. stpatrickwellington.com.

• OBERLIN: Oberlin Community Services offers an open food pantry from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday for residents of southern Lorain County who need help meeting their food needs.

A large food distribution is held the second Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

OCS serves eligible residents of Oberlin, Wellington, and New Russia, Carlisle, Kipton, LaGrange, Brighton, Penfield, Camden, Huntington, Rochester, and Pittsfield townships.

A picture ID and proof of address is requested.

For more information, call 440-774-6579.

• OBERLIN: The Oberlin Drum Circle meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 355 East Lorain St. Take your instruments if desired; there are always plenty of extras. People new to drumming are welcome.

• AMHERST: Use the fitness room and walking track for free starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Mercy Health and Recreation Center, 41760 Hollstein Dr. The program aims to encourage people to exercise throughout the year. It is sponsored by the Lorain County Metro Parks, WOBL, Mercy Regional Medical Center, and the Lorain County Public Health.

• OBERLIN: The Lorax Committee meets from 7-8:15 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Oberlin Public Library.

All are welcome to join this group, with its mission of protecting the well-being of the trees of Oberlin. The monthly meetings help members emulate the Lorax of Dr. Seuss’s popular book by “speaking for the trees” of Oberlin, which has been awarded recognition as a Tree City, USA.

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AMHERST NEWS-TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 • SERVING AMHERST SINCE 1919

Steele seniors to receive their diplomas this weekend

AT THE HEAD OF THE CLASS

JASON HAWK EDITOR

It is time to say goodbye to our seniors.

The Amherst Steele High School Class of 2019 will take a bow starting at 3 p.m. Saturday in a ceremony at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave. East, Cleveland.

About 325 are expected to march in the commencement ceremony.

This year, graduates' names will be read by social studies and history teachers Al McConihe and Alex Baldwin as they step forward to receive diplomas.

Amherst seniors received more than $100,000 in local scholarship money.

They also racked up more than $3.4 million in presidential scholarships.

This is the first group of graduates for principal Joe Tellier, who said the Class of 2019 will always hold a special place in his heart.

"They saw me, a raw person, at the beginning of the year. I tried to be with them, spend a ton of time, and get to know them. They saw my rookie year," he said.

In the fall, before teachers reported to Steele, student council member Jenna McCloskey and senior class president Emma Kelley met with Tellier to share their hopes and expectations for the year.

He feels like they've accomplished a great deal.

"They made their mark. It's been a fun group to watch. Every group has a personality of its own but you never forget your first year," the principal said.

The class has taught him to slow down enjoy the banquets, National Honor Society inductions, football games, and concerts along the way.

But while seniors can play hard, they've also proven themselves to be a well-grounded bunch, GRADUATION PAGE B2

Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Jenna McCloskey, Madeline Dalton, Miles Reed, Samantha Gargasz, and Kayla Snowden are in the running for valedictorian. They will not know who wins the honor until tomorrow, when final grades are calculated.

Who will be valedictorian?

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Any one of several very bright seniors with stellar grade point average could be named valedictorian before Saturday's Steele High School commencement ceremony.

The top five scholars in the Class of 2019 are separated by less than two-tenths of a point as final grades are calculated.

Jenna McCloskey is the favorite to earn the top GPA but this year Miles Reed has closed the gap.

"She's definitely a genius and I don't want to undermine that," Reed said of McCloskey.

We sat down with the five at the head of the class to learn more about their inspirations and aspirations.

What we learned is that a love for hard science binds them together. Three of the five intend to study neuroscience.

Science teachers Terry Kemp, Theresa Szczepanik, Gary Sooy, and Wendi Lowe were all men-

tioned as important in helping shape their college trajectories.

The rigor of advanced science classes also played a role, said McCloskey — they tend to present a challenge that ambitious students find irresistable.

"Science classes are the hardest because they're not subjective," she said. "There is one correct answer and you have to work to get it. That requires extreme effort."

Madeline Dalton plans to attend Ohio State University to study neuroscience. She wants to one day be an OBGYN, saying her mothers are nurses and inspired her to enter the medical field.

"It's the most interesting field and I have a good relationship with my OBGYN... I've shadowed him a couple of times. He inspires me," Dalton said.

GPA: 4.426 Jenna McCloskey plans to attend Ohio State University to study neuroscience, double-majoring in pre-med and political science. She is pursuing a career

either as a surgeon or in medical research.

"I feel like getting into Alzheimer's research, oncology, or cancer research — those are things I can see myself doing," she said.

McCloskey said she is frustrated by the way incurable diseases affect millions of people. She wants to be one of the scientists who helps crack the cure for a fatal disease.

GPA: 4.544 Miles Reed plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double-majoring in neuroscience and Italian studies. He wants to study abroad and take undergraduate classes overseas.

His long-term goal is to become a neurologist specializing in dementia. Reed was inspired by his grandmother, Kathy Denes, who has dementia. "Seeing her struggle with it and my family try to help her has inspired me," he said. "Plus, I love the brain."

GPA: 4.531 VALEDICTORIAN PAGE B2

Firelands commencement is Friday JASON HAWK EDITOR

"I'm so proud of how much they've grown," said Bob Maver, who is getting ready to send 138 young charges into the adult world.

The Firelands High School principal is excited for commencement to begin at 7 p.m.

Friday at Falcons Stadium.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.

and the ceremony will take place rain or shine. No tickets are necessary and there are no restrictions on how many can attend.

Commencement will hold at least one surprise: Maver, superintendent Mike Von Gunten, and the Firelands board of education plan to honor a very special member of the Firelands community, though they're keeping their lips sealed.

For seniors, the day will start with a breakfast at 7:45 a.m. in

the high school gym, then commencement practice at 10 a.m. at the stadium.

It has been incredible to watch the members of the Class of 2019 transform before his eyes, Maver said.

This is the first class he met as eighth-graders and shepherded through the entire high school experience.

"They came in here as adolescents and they leave as young FIRELANDS PAGE B2

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Amherst News-Times

SING IT LOUD

Teachers wear red during negotiations JASON HAWK EDITOR

A sea of red shirts filled the room Monday when the Amherst board of education convened.

They were worn by dozens upon dozens of Amherst Teachers Association members.

The union has been in negotiations since March and was there in a show of solidarity, according to vice president Mark Skladan.

"We've seen talks progress but

we'd like to have them wrap up as the school year closes," he said.

"We have the students at heart and want only the best for them, which I think we've demonstrated over the years."

The ATA has made concessions in difficult times and "will always continue to do what it takes to make this district great," according to a list of talking points provided by the union.

"ATA came to the bargaining table with student-centered proposals and we have made prog-

ress in many areas," it said.

"ATA has done extensive research and homework to ensure that we are not asking for anything unrealistic or harmful to the health of our school district."

The board of education held a behind-closed-doors meeting to discuss teacher contract negotiations in private.

Negotiations with teachers do not typically drag on in Amherst — in fact, the ATA has typically come to the table early in recent years.

BACCALAUREATE MASS Photo by Russ Marty

Lili Thompson unleashes her amazing voice in the Amherst Steele choir's annual Pop Show Saturday at the Lorain Palace Theater. The concert was titled "Roadtrippin': The Farewell Tour" because it was not only the last show for graduating seniors but also for retiring choir director Mark Skladan.

LETTER A dad's words of thanks To the editor: As my last child gets ready to graduate from Marion L. Steele High School this Saturday, I want to take a minute to tell all the teachers, bus drivers, custodians, aides, coaches, cooks, librarians, secretaries, principals, school board members, and staff, superintendent Steven Sayers, and anyone I might have missed — thank you for providing a fantastic education and learning environment for our kids! You did a great job at teaching, transporting, feeding, coaching, mentoring, and otherwise helping them learn. Please know that we parents are thankful for all the hard work you put in every day. Thank you so much for everything. For the senior Class of 2019, like the song says, “(High) school’s out forever!”

Congratulations!

Dan Makruski

FIRELANDS

FROM B1 men and young women," he said.

"These kids are just so special. I've been so pleased with how they've handled themselves every day."

This year's graduating seniors are a talented group and have taken their pursuits seriously, she a great maturity, Maver said.

It is certainly a bright bunch. Eleven Falcons will graduate cum laude (3.5-3.749 GPA), nine will graduate magna cum laude (3.75-3.999), and 17 will graduate summa cum laude (4.0 and up).

Several are getting full rides to colleges such as Case Western, Ohio State University, and Ohio Wesleyan.

Guidance counselor Jenelle Cozza said four students have received associate degrees from Lorain County Community College. They are Cora Lynn Born, Emma Sherban, Trevor Weller, Carlie Wotton.

The class is seeing quite a few graduates study nursing, physical therapy, radiology, massage therapy, and other science-related careers, she said.

The last regular day of school for seniors was Tuesday, with final exams yesterday and today.

For the rest of Firelands, there will be early dismissal on the last day of school, which is Thursday, May 30. FHS and South Amherst Middle School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and Firelands Elementary students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m.

Photos by Jonathan Delozier | Amherst News-Times

A Baccalaureate Mass for area graduates was held Sunday at St. Jospeh Church in Amherst. Class of 2019 members from Amherst Steele, Firelands, the Lorain County JVS, Elyria Catholic, St. Ignatius, and Lorain County Community College and more were invited to take part, reading scripture and choosing items of personal importance as offertory gifts.

Grant could 'stop a speeding bullet' JASON HAWK EDITOR

A $40,000 matching grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation will be used to increase security at Steele High School.

A large portion will pay for ballistic film to coat front entrance windows. Building and ground administrator Chuck Grimmett said the film could "stop a speeding bullet."

"If we ever have an incident... a problem, there will be an extra couple of minutes that people

can get to safety," he told the Amherst board of education on Monday.

A new security camera system valued at $37,000 will also be purchased with the grant funds, said Grimmett.

It will provide 30 cameras that will be mounted inside and outside the school. They will be able to pan, zoom, tilt, and see a 360-degree range, he said.

"Our cameras are aged and they don't support the new technology," he told the board. "They're very grainy. If something happens in the school, it takes half an hour, 45 minutes for someone to

figure out where, which camera."

Some of the money will be used to buy six steerable automatic floor machines.

Right now, custodians lug heavy water-filled machines around the hallways and classrooms, Grimmett said. The new models will help prevent back injuries.

Three will go to the new Powers Elementary School. Steele, Amherst Junior High, and Nord Middle School will each get one.

The grant does call for a local match. That means the board will have to kick in $47,000 toward the purchases.

GRADUATION

FROM B1 Tellier said.

"I think they take things very seriously. At times, kids get a bad rap for not respecting things," he said.

Whether listening to a Holocaust survivor, supporting

Comets softball players, or honoring military-bound classmates, the senior class has risen to the occasion through the course of the year.

"I just think that for this class, the moment's not too big

for them. I think they grasp the magnitude of what's coming for them," he said.

Commencement is open to the public. There is no charge (unless you pay for parking) and no restrictions on seating.

VALEDICTORIAN

FROM B1 Kayla Snowden plans to attend the University of Dayton to pursue an undecided science major — either chemistry or biology.

"My teachers here made me love it," she said, specifically praising Steele's Gary Sooy and Theresa Szczepanik. "I love labs and we did a lot of hands-on activities that made me want to

A BIT OF ADVICE Listen up, underclassmen.

Here's a few good pieces of advice from seniors finishing at the head of the Amherst Steele High School Class of 2019.

• "Try," said Miles Reed, whose GPA has grown significantly in the past year.

"Really try. I didn't come in starting with a perfect GPA but I had to turn around and try and it paid off."

• "Obviously, work toward your academics but don't let that become all you do in high school," said Samantha Gargasz. "I have become involved in organi-

Samantha Gargasz plans to attend Cleveland State University to study biology, with aspirations of a career in microbiology or

genetics.

She has a passion for studying cancer because her grandfather, George Andrijowych, died after an end-stage disagnosis.

"It's sort of my calling to learn how to pinpoint it earlier because he didn't have a chance to fight it," Gargasz said.

GPA: 4.474

zations that I didn't expect to be. They have shaped me into someone who is incredibly organized... especially theater, which gave me a direct line to work with everyone around me."

• Be bold and don't hold back from new experiences, said Kayla Snowden.

"Those who are not afraid of the challenge are going to succeed," she said.

• Madeline Dalton held back tears as she offered this advice: "I just want people to enjoy it when they're here. I don't think people realize... Everyone should appreciate the

people around them while they're here," she said.

"We've all had the same experiences, the same struggles. We've all been in this together."

• Don't let differences define who you are, said Jenna McCloskey — Steele is not a place where band members, football players, and top academic achievers are divided into different social groups. "We're all in the same class together," she said. "We sat on the same carpet squares when we were kids. We ate snacks together. We're all part of the same shared time."

study science."

Orthopedics and medical research are career possibilities, Snowden said.

GPA: 4.5

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Amherst News-Times

GOING OUT IN STYLE

Russ Gifford | Amherst News-Times

Senior standouts Madison O'Berg and Kasey McGraw bowed out gracefully as the Comets girls' postseason run was cut short in a 7-5 loss to Elyria in the Division I district final. In a true see-saw game, Amherst came back from a deficit in the second inning, scoring on a McGraw single. The Comets took the lead when Mckenzie Cornwell slammed in a three-run home run. But down 5-4 at the top of the sixth, the Pioneers were able to pull ahead on their own three-run homer from Damia Parks. O'Berg stayed on the mound for seven innings, racking up five strikeouts but allowing 12 hits. ABOVE: The Comets celebrate as Mckenzie Cornwell lands on the plate to give Amherst the lead in the fifth inning with a three-run home run.

DISTRICT DOMINATION

Photos by Joe Colon | Amherst News-Times

Hosting the district meet, the Comets had a home track advantage and made the best of it. ABOVE: Sydney Walker lands second place in the pole vault. BOTTOM LEFT: Josh Hill heads to the finish line for first place in the mile. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dominic Deshuk places fourth in the 300-meter hurdles.

Baseball • Brayden Willbond picked up his second save of the season, helping winning pitcher Luke Feakins lift the Comets to a 3-2 victory over St. Vincent-St. Mary.

Eric Ritter had a double and an RBI. Jake Hart and Jacob Lezon each notched an RBI. TJ Staton recorded a run and a double. Jason Monos had a run.

• A first inning blitzkrieg saw Amherst score three runs and Avon Lake score five — then the rivals rode out the rest of the game without giving up an inch.

The Shoremen took home the two-run win.

Caleb McGee muscled up a home run, a run, and three RBIs. Jacob Lezon

COMETS BRIEFS had a run and a stolen base.

• Jacob Lezon had a heck of a sectional final game with two runs, a double, a home run, two RBIs, and a stolen base as the Comets powered through to a 5-3 victory over Strongsville.

Eric Ritter also had a great day with a run, a homer, and an RBI. Kyle Dalzell was the winning pitcher, striking out four despite allowing five hits in five innings.

Track and Field Regional qualifiers: • Josh Hill, first place in the 1,600 meters with a time of 4:18.84.

• Josh Hill, second place in the 3,200 meters with a time of 9:40.69.

• Dominic Deshuk, fourth place in the 110-meter hur-

dles in 15.03 seconds.

• Dominic Deshuk, fourth place in the 300-meter hurdles in 39.75 seconds, a new personal record.

• Taylor Hooks, first place in the 100 meters with a time of 12.35 seconds.

• Taylor Hooks, first place in the 200 meters with a time of 25.49 seconds.

• Sydney Walker, second place in the pole vault, clearing 11 feet.

• Kalyn Potyrala, third place in the 800 meters with a time of 2:20.29.

• Chaley Younkin, fourth place in the 100-meter hurdles with a new personal record of 16.27 seconds.

• The 4x100 relay team of Taylor Hooks, Sidney Hooks, Kylie Olney, and Anna Dudziak placed first with a time of 49.56

seconds.

• Devin Baumgartner, fourth place in the 800 meters with a time of 2:00.30.

• Jaret Prete, third place in the discus with a throw of 157 feet 11 inches.

District finals results: • The 4x800 relay team of Kayla Snowden, Kaylee Haff, Cassidy Hill, and Kalyn Potyrala placed fifth in 9:54.84.

• The 4x800 relay team of Devin Baumgartner, Brad Kirsch, Josh Hill, and Ethan Barnes placed fifth in 8:03.56.

• Kami Dumais, fifth place in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.59 seconds.

• Jaret Prete, fifth place in the shot put with a distance of 47 feet 5 inches.

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POLICE REPORTS • May 14, time undisclosed by police: Officers responded to Amherst Junior High School to investigate a complaint that a boy kissed a girl on the lips without her consent.

• May 14 at 3:02 p.m.: Pauline Dean, 27, of Elyria, was arrested on a warrant through Oberlin Municipal Court for failure to appear on a traffic charge.

• May 14 at 4:51 p.m.: A Dodge Charger was reportedly rented from Enterprise Rent-a-Car on Rt. 58 using a fraudulent business account. It was reported as stolen.

• May 14 at 7:17 p.m.: A man allegedly tried to steal power tools from Tractor Supply Co. on Cooper Foster Park Road, then ran away.

• May 15 at 7:06 a.m.: A 16-yearold Amherst boy was charged with domestic violence, unruliness, and underage possession of tobacco.

• May 15 at 3:39 p.m.: Hubert Tolson, 53, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Amherst police department for failure to appear in court on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

• May 15 at 4:05 p.m.: A 23-year-old man was having suicidal and homicidal thoughts. He was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital for evaluation.

• May 16 at 12:38 p.m.: A large backup developed at the corner of Middle Ridge Road and Elyria Avenue. Police found a male rocking back and forth inside a vehicle and a female apparently having a medical issue. She was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital; the male was found to have a developmental disability. Items in the vehicle were sent for testing and charges could be forthcoming, a report said.

• May 16 at 1:52 p.m.: Russel Rineer, 29, of Lorain, was charged with petty theft following a complaint at Target on Oak Point Road.

• May 16 at 2:19 p.m.: An Amherst woman said her lost debit card was fraudulently used at a Cleveland-area gas station and a Taco Bell.

• May 16 at 3:21 p.m.: A man said his iPhone was stolen by his 15-year-old nephew.

• May 16 at 6:14 p.m.: Kourtney Youngless, 42, of Amherst, was charged with domestic violence.

• May 17, time undisclosed by police: Brent Liembach was charged with domestic violence and a felony charge of violating a temporary protection order.

• May 17 at 10:48 a.m.: Adam Inman, 35, of Arkansas, was charged with theft and operating a vehicle without a valid license following a complaint at Target on Oak Point Road.

• May 17 at 5:17 p.m.: Atarious Huston, 18, of Sandusky, was charged with criminal damaging and possession of criminal tools following a complaint at Target on Oak Point Road.

• May 17 at 8:26 p.m.: A customer allegedly used a quick-change method to steal $150 from McDonald's on Rt. 58. The same issue was reported at 8:50 p.m. at Bob Evan's on Rt. 58.

• May 18, time undisclosed by police: Cecilia Schmidt, 55, of Lorain, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, BAC over .08, weaving course, marked lanes, turning at intersections, and display of plates.

• May 19 at 9:59 a.m.: Miranda Sherrill, 19, of Wellington, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Abigail Buckler-Tino, 18, of Sheffield Lake, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Dylan Decker, 18, of Vermilion, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

• May 19 at 3:26 p.m.: Officers investigated a domestic dispute on Shupe Avenue.

• May 19 at 4:04 p.m.: A bike was reported stolen from Bob Evan's restaurant on Rt. 58.

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

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Amherst News-Times

Thursday, May 23, 2019

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

Submitted photo

Here's a case where holding on to memorabilia really paid off.

Shown at left are Olga and Larry Vincek of Amherst in 1965 at their senior prom At right is their granddaughter, Katia and date Owen. Katia wore her grandmother's 54-year-old dress to prom this May.

Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Principals Jill Jiovannazo and Beth Schwartz bookend Crystal Apple Award winners Sarah Yoder, Jennifer Denn, and Darcie Parsons.

Three receive Crystal Apples JASON HAWK EDITOR

Crystal Apple Awards were bestowed Monday to three tireless volunteers for the Amherst Schools.

The first was Powers PTO member Darcie Parsons, who earned praise for organizing a Harlem Wizards exhibition game this past fall.

She recruited local teachers and community members to play against Chicken Papirkash every Wednesday & Sunday Everyday Yellow Lake Erie Perch, Grilled Salmon, and Breaded Pork Chops

Principal Jill Jiovannazo said they have been behind a number of helpful fundraisers, as well as the creation of a playground ball pit at Nord this past fall.

It quickly became the "most exciting place for kids to be during recess," Jiovannazo said.

Denn and Yoder have helped raise more money through walka-thons and the PTO has donated a large sum for Nord media center renovations.

Library closure

The Amherst Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal summer hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28. The library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day weekend.

End of the year 8 am to 8 pm

the Wizards, negotiated the contract, and arranged accommodations for visiting hoops stars, according to Powers principal Beth Schwartz.

Parsons has also been instrumental is raising funds for playground equipment at the new Powers building under construction on South Lake Street.

Two Nord PTO officers received awards: president Sarah Yoder and treasurer Jennifer Denn.

The last day of school for Amherst students will be Wednesday, May 29. All students will be released two hours early.

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Pyle traffic circles are a hot topic

MAKING PROM MEMORIES

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Everyone seems to agree that something needs to be done about speeders along Pyle-South Amherst Road — but a plan to install four roundabouts is a hard sell for residents on the stretch.

Several residents stepped forward Monday to share their thoughts on the controversial traffic control proposal with Oberlin city council.

"I foresee people making the roundabout and going right into my driveway, thinking it's a street," said Catharina Caldwell, who lives at Pyle and Morgan Street.

A three-spoke circle is planned in front of her house. Caldwell voiced worries that some drivers would accidentally pull into her driveway and have trouble backing out, or skid on ice and crash into a nearby utility pole.

Her biggest question: Why are four roundabouts needed in the span of less than a mile?

"They're a wonderful idea in certain places. I just wonder if this is the place," she said.

Council plans to build the traffic circles in front of Caldwell's home, at Spruce Drive, and at Robin Park Boulevard.

They would cost up to $20,000 each, have stamped decorative centers, and could easily be driven over by fire engines or ambulances.

The project is planned for 2019.

City engineer Randall Roberts touted the roundabouts as part of a "zero-death vision" for the next 30 years.

He said state and federal transportation officials want to stop all deaths on highways by 2050.

"When I first heard that, I thought, 'OK, that's kind of impossible. You can't control everybody.'

But you have to start somewhere," he said.

An average of 102 people die each day on highways. That's three per day in Ohio.

One death is too many, said Roberts. While auto manufacturers are making strides in automatic braking and other technology, engineers also have to think about how roadways are designed if the zero-death goal is to be achieved.

Nationally, 40 percent of all crashes involve intersections and 20 percent of fatal collisions happen there. The largest victims are the elderly, said Roberts.

Roundabouts, he argued, eliminate left-hand turns and "conflict points."

They don't necessarily reduce crashes but they

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Oberlin High School partied at prom on Saturday, dancing the night away in some truly stunning atire. ABOVE: Cortny Robinson was named queen and Jaylon Bowen was named king. The court included Mar'reiyonna Froust, Jackson Schaum, Brendan Ortiz, Kaylee Martinez, Jaxson Baker, and Brieannah Johnson. LEFT: Greg Richardson and Bailey Bylewski enjoy their night. BELOW: Bryanna Rivas and Nya Grady-Norman pose.

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A multifaith baccalaureate service will kick off the pomp and circumstance for Oberlin College graduates this weekend.

It will feature keynote speaker Matthew Fox, an Episcopal priest.

He is the founder of the Order of the Sacred Earth, an intergenerational community of activists who hold themselves apart from any one religious tradition.

Based in Vallejo, Calif., its creed includes protecting "the future of Mother Earth, and, therefore, the future of countless

species including our own."

Fox, noted for activism in the realms of gender, social justice, and eco-justice, according to the college, will speak on "12 Years, What Now?" The address will delve into the 2019 United Nations Climate report and is intended to serve as an urgent call to action for the Oberlin College Class of 2019.

The order's messaging bears prophetic overtones and warns of the "apocalyptic" times we live in.

"In the Voices of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit, the Planet Cries Out for Defenders," the 76-year-old Fox wrote on his SACRED EARTH PAGE C2

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Theologian Matthew Fox will speak Sunday at a baccalaureate service at Oberlin College's Finney Chapel.

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do reduce the severity, since they tend to involve side-swipes instead of head-on collisions.

Some residents had alternate ideas, like Roderic Knight, who also lives on Pyle. He advocated for wider aprons, painted sharrows to indicate that bicycles share the road, and use of a flashing 25 mph sign to calm speeders.

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FROM C1 personal website to promote the 2018 book that bears the order's name. "In the midst of global fire, earthquake and flood — as species are going extinct every day and the shadow of nuclear war looms — the planet doesn't need another church or religion. What it needs is a new Order: a sacred community and movement."

His vision is rooted in Judeo-Christian teachings but embraces science and many spiritual practices from around the globe.

That includes the "Cosmic Mass," an expression of worship more akin to a rave.

Previously, Fox led the University of Creation Spirituality in Oakland, Calif., until its closure in 2007. He has taught at a number of institutions, including Stanford University, the Vancouver School of Theology, Schumacher college, and the Omega Institute.

He is the author or co-author of more than 35 books. Titles include "A Spirituality Named Compassion," "Original Blessing," and "The Coming of the Cosmic Christ."

The service will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 26 at Finney Chapel, 90 North Professor St. It will open with a performance by Conservatory of Music students.

The baccalaureate service is open to the public.

It is coordinated by the Oberlin College office of religious and spiritual life.

Commencement will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday on Tappan Square, a Memorial Day tradition in Oberlin.

Apple vice president of environmental policy Lisa Jackson will deliver an address during the ceremony.

She is the former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the first African-American named to the post. She was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009 and served in the office for four years.

Jackson was also the commissioner of the New Jersey EPA and served as chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine.

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Wellington's Tori Paramore places the tag on Oberlin's Victoria Jackson for the final out in the Dukes' 9-3 victory over the Phoenix.

CHURCH DIRECTORY All Oberlin-area churches are invited to post service times in the News-Tribune. Send your listing to us via email at news@lcnews papers.com.

• Park Street Seventh-day Adventist Church, 99 South Park St., has Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Prayer meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays via the prayer line (details on the church website).

Visit www.parkstreetsda.org for more information.

• Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets at 355 East Lorain St. at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays for worship.

Childcare is available.

Meditation, drawing on many traditions, will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28.

• Christ Episcopal Church, 162 South Main St., holds Sunday services of the Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Adult Christian formation is held at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays.

The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. Adult choir rehearsals are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

• Grace Lutheran Church, 310 West Lorain St., holds worship service and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on Sundays followed by fellowship and adult Bible study at 11:40 a.m.

• Sacred Heart Church, 410 West Lorain St., has a vigil Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturdays; Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m.; and weekday Masses at 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays and 8:45 a.m.

Fridays.

• The First Church in Oberlin, United Church of Christ, 106 North

Main St., has Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with communion the first Sunday of each month.

Childcare provided.

Children’s church is at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school will be held for all ages at 11 a.m. For weekly information, visit www.firstchurchoberlin.org.

• The Empty Field Buddhist Community, 5 South Main St., Suite 212, meets at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays. Meetings include two 25-minute meditation periods and book study until 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact John Sabin at 440-574-1570 or jwsabin@gmail.com.

• First United Methodist Church, 45 South Professor St., has adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with infant care available.

• Christ Temple Apostolic Church, 370 West Lincoln St., has free hot breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday prayer from 9-9:30 a.m.

Sunday Academy is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for preschool to adults, followed by concession and refreshments.

Worship and children’s church is at 11 a.m.

Tuesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer is from noon to 1 p.m. First Friday prayer is from 7-8 p.m. Prison ministry at Lorain Correctional Institution in Grafton is at 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. For transportation, call pastor Laurence Nevels at 440774-1909.

• Pittsfield Community Church has Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. There is a new Mothers of Preschool children’s group. For more information, call 440-774-2162.

• Rust United Methodist Church meets

Sundays with a free community breakfast at 9 a.m., church school for all ages at 9:30 a.m., and worship at 11 a.m.

A noon prayer service is held each Wednesday.

Sparrow Bible Study is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m., 133 Smith St. Gospel Choir practices at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

• Peace Community Church, 44 East Lorain St., has worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays. There is a children’s class during service. A peace vigil is held at noon on Saturday on Tappan Square.

• House of Praise International Church meets at 11 a.m. each Sunday at Oberlin High School with a service as well as children and youth ministries. For details, visit www.hopchurch.org.

• Mount Zion Baptist Church, 185 South Pleasant St., has the Church at Study service at 9:30 a.m. Sundays with the Church at Worship at 10:30 a.m. The Church at Prayer is held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

• Calvary Baptist Church, 414 South Main St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with children’s church for preschool through third grade. Bible study is held at 6 p.m. on Sundays, with teens meeting at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday is family night with Men of Action Bible study, Women of Faith Bible study, and teen and JOY Club meetings at 6:30 p.m.

• East Oberlin Community Church has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. A friends and family meal is held at noon on the last Sunday of each month; take a dish to share. Pastor Chris Vough has office

hours at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, followed

by Bible study at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 440-774-3443.

• Life Builders Foursquare Church meets at the pastor’s residence, 43 East Vine St. Sunday praise and worship starts at 11 a.m. Men’s Bible study is at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. A women’s meeting is held twice each month on Sunday after church.

• Oberlin Missionary Alliance Church, 125 South Pleasant St., holds Sunday school for children and adults at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m. Weekly workshop begins with Wednesday prayer services at noon and Bible studies at 7 p.m. with pastor Lester Allen.

• Oberlin Friends (Quakers) meet for worship from 10:3011:30 a.m. each Sunday in the education center at Kendal at Oberlin, 600 Kendal Dr. • Glorious Faith Tabernacle, 45637 East Hamilton St., has services Sundays at 11 a.m. with pastors Allan and Rochelle Carter.

Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Intercessory prayer is held at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays with Bible study at 7 p.m.

• Green Pastures Baptist Church, 12404 Leavitt Rd., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship service on Sundays at 11 a.m. A Sunday evening service is held at 6 p.m.

• The Kipton Community Church, 511 Church St., has Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 am. with youth Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Communion is the first Sunday of the month. The church food pantry is open every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. for our area.

POLICE REPORTS • May 12 at 7:30 p.m.: Clifford Witbeck, 45, of Wellington, was arrested on warrants through the Elyria police department on a charge of disorderly conduct, the Huron County Sheriff's Office for failure to appear in court, and through the Lorain County Sheriff's Office for contempt of court.

• May 13 at 12:08 p.m.: Oberlin College security reported that a window had been forcibly entered on South Professor Street.

• May 13 at 1 p.m.: Dominic Taylor, 25, of Oberlin, was arrested on warrants through the Oberlin police department for contempt of court.

• May 14 at 6:47 p.m.: A 14-year-

old girl at Wooster Community Hospital said she was raped May 12 in Oberlin. However, the girl reportedly would not allow an examination or interview.

• May 15 at 4:26 a.m.: A caller told 911 he had just been robbed at gunpoint but then hung up the phone. Police traced the number to North Park Street but "nothing of any evidentiary value was located" and the investigation was suspended "due to lack of cooperation in the matter."

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

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Explore Oberlin during commencement weekend The public can explore historic Oberlin and the Oberlin Heritage Center as part of Oberlin College’s commencement weekend from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26.

Docents will offer guided tours and history walks for a wide range of interests and schedules. Advance reservations are required for most guided tours and may be made at www.oberlinheritagecenter.org or by visiting the OHC office in the Monroe House, 73 1/2 South Professor St. The Oberlin Heritage Center’s main site features three beautifully preserved buildings, including the Monroe House (1866), the Little Red Schoolhouse (1836), and the Jewett House (1884).

Guided mini-tours of the first floor of the Monroe House will be offered every half hour from 1-5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday (with the last tour beginning at 4:30 p.m. each day). Walk-ins are welcome.

Admission is $3 per adult or free to OHC members, college students, and children.

A one-hour guided walk and conversation about the first Oberlin Conservatory building, Warner Hall, will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 24. "A Peek through the Portal" is led by Oberlinians Sid Comings, Kitty Denny-Smith, and Bruce Colbert, who will share stories of the people, structure, and artwork associated with the original Conservatory building.

The tour begins at the northwest corner of Professor and College streets, the location of the original Warner Hall, which was replaced in the early 1960s by the present-day Conservatory building across the street. Although this tour is free, participants should register in advance.

Reservations are required for the thematic neighborhood history walks led by Oberlin Heritage Center docents throughout the weekend. The Oberlin Women’s History Walk will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25. This guided walking tour features powerful stories of 19th and early 20th century Oberlin women who helped shape what it meant to be a woman in a small town.

The Freedom’s Friends History Walk includes stories of abolition and the Underground Railroad in Oberlin as visitors travel through the square and end at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. This history walk will be offered at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.

An Oberlin Architecture History Walk through campus and downtown will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Tour-goers will discover how the town and gown landscape has changed over the past two centuries, learn about several renowned architects who came to work in Oberlin, and find out which architectural styles were applauded and which were criticized by the community.

The Scholars and Settlers History Walk focuses on the early history and architecture surrounding Oberlin’s downtown 13-acre campus of Tappan Square.

This guided walk will be offered at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 26.

History walks are $6 for adults or free to OHC members, college students, and children accompanied by adults. Note that even when walks are free, reservations still must be made in advance.

The Oberlin Heritage Center’s guided walks are 60 to 90 minutes and most likely enjoyed by ages nine and up. In case of heavy rain, the history walks will be canceled and refunds provided.

For more information, visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org, call 440-774-1700, or email members@oberlinheritage.org.

LETTER Dedication to Oberlin To the editor: I am writing in gratitude for the Revs. Steve and Mary Hammond and their extraordinary 40 years of ministry at Peace Community Church and leadership in the Oberlin Community.

A framed cross-stitch hangs on a wall in the Hammonds’ home: "I wasn't born in Oberlin, but I got here as fast as I could." As a young couple in 1979, the Hammonds arrived in Oberlin to shepherd a tiny Baptist church that had dwindled to 11 members, nine of whom were retired. Under their leadership, Peace Community Church flourished and became a locus for peace and social justice work in our community and beyond.

Like the impassioned and committed people who founded Oberlin, the Hammonds have lived their religious calling by working for a world where all are equal, where the most vulnerable are protected and nurtured, and where peacemakers are called blessed.

The Hammonds have been a steady conscience and example for many of us, both inside and outside the church, calling us to examine our responsibilities to each other and to the world.

Also like the first Oberlinians, the Hammonds know that the well-being and spiritual health of the college and the town are inseparable. And so they have mentored and counseled college students, taught Excos, and held more cookie bakes at their house for homesick first-years than any couple in Oberlin's history — while also serving in many important community service roles in town.

In celebration of the Hammonds’ retirement, Peace Community Church will host an open house from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 in the community room of the church, 44 East Lorain St. in Oberlin.

All are welcome to come celebrate the Hammonds’ 40 years of ministry and their many gifts to our community.

Lynn Powell

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Photos by Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Brooklyn enjoyed a baseball heyday, dishing out a season-ending 15-2 loss to Oberlin.

The game was blown open in the bottom of the fourth inning as the Hurricanes paraded around the bases for 11 runs.

The boys closed out the year at 2-19 overall and 1-15 in Patriot Athletic Conference play. In the first round of the state tournament, Oberlin faltered in the field, allowing four unearned runs in a 4-1 loss to fourth-seeded East Canton.

Jackson Schaum was named First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Lorain County. Gavin Horning was named Second Team All-Conference and First Team All-County.

Hunter Clawson received a PAC honorable mention. County honorable mentions went to Clawson, Sam Thompson, and Devin Randleman.

Meanwhile, Wellington capped the Oberlin softball season with a 9-3 win over the Phoenix, despite multiple hits from Arianna Butcher and Victoria Jackson. Bryanna Rivas struck out 10 Dukes to reach 250 K's on the season. The girls ended the year at 13-15 overall, 8-8 in PAC play.

Rivas was named Player of the Year for the Stripes Division, Second Team All-State, and First Team All-District. First Team All-Conference honors went to Rivas, Khalilah Wimbley, and Victoria Jackson with an honorable mention for Butcher. All-District honorable mentions were commended to Jackson and Wimbley.

Division III Pitcher of the Year First Team honors went to Rivas and Jackson. Cortny Robinson and Wimbley were named Second Team. Butcher got an honorable mention.

PICTURED: Devin Randelman fires one to the plate.

U.S. TRIVIA ACROSS 1. First notation on musical staff 5. Took a load off 8. Wharton degree 11. *Skylab ____ to Earth in 1979 12. Delhi wrap 13. Same as vial 15. FBI assignment 16. Campus hangout 17. More than one iamb 18. *Location of longest cave system in the world 20. *First Nation nation 21. What a spooked horse does, with away 22. *.____ domain 23. Post-graduate “journey” 26. *Military College of South Carolina, with The 30. *Beehive State native 31. Expect to be true 34. *RBG’s garb 35. Tax of one tenth 37. *Rockefeller’s industry 38. Type of digital storage 39. Pelvic bones 40. Caribbean rattle 42. *Anna Jarvis’ honoree 43. Reusable pattern painting device 45. *State with longest coastline 47. Popular white fish 48. Winchester 30-30, e.g.

50. Country alliance 52. *World’s largest office building 55. The Commodores’ “____ House” 56. Indian music 57. Enthusiasm 59. “____ Business,” movie 60. In Tiger’s bag 61. Aquarium organism 62. Electric guitar hookup 63. Greenwich time 64. Tandoori bread DOWN 1. Olden-day aerosol can propellant 2. Julian Assange’s announcement?

3. Other than what’s implied 4. Strip fat like a whaler

5. Impertinence 6. Middle Eastern vodka, pl.

7. Not a slob, adj.

8. Play charades 9. *George Herman Ruth’s nickname 10. *Boxer and conscientious objector 12. Knight in training 13. Lace loop 14. *First university in the U.S. 19. “And Then ____ Were None” 22. What Tom Collins and Gibson have in common 23. Skin, anatomically speaking 24. Like Tower of Pisa 25. Change shoelace knot, e.g.

26. Soda jerk’s offering 27. Boarding school dwell-

ings 28. Book on a NOOK 29. Helping theorem 32. *U.S. has the world’s largest reserves of this 33. ____ Royale 36. *First to sign Declaration of Independence 38. Type of lily 40. Prefix for central 41. Type of tunic 44. Overly self-confident 46. Thessaloniki sea 48. Give new guns 49. Gold bar 50. Panama part 51. Pronounce s sound like th 52. Arrogant snob 53. Paella pot 54. Half human, half cobra in Hinduism 55. Lingerie staple 58. A Bobbsey twin

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Get creative with aquarium art contest

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Attention kids ages 12 and under: Do you have artistic talent?

Radio stations WOBL and WDLW, based just outside of Oberlin, are holding the Greater Cleveland Aquarium Drawing Contest.

Get your crayons, colored pencils, markers, and glitter and draw your favorite aquatic animals. It can be a fish, a shark, an octopus, a dolphin — whatever you like and the more creative the better.

The grand prize is a kids birthday party at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium for up

to nine children and one adult (more can be added for a fee).

The prize package includes aquarium admission, pizza or hot dog lunch, one activity, and party favors.

Activities can include a photo op with Finn the land shark mascot, stingray Amazon River or gamefish feed, or a makeand-take craft, based on availability.

WOBL/WDLW will also provide the grand prize winner with $50 cash and an Elyria Dairy Queen ice cream cake certificate. The retail value of

the prize package is more than $570.

The second place winner will receive four tickets to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and an ice cream cake certificate.

Staff of WBOL and WDLW will vote to decide the winners.

One entry per household.

The contest runs through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.

Voting will conclude Monday, June 3 and winners will be contacted the following day.

For more information, call 440-774-1320 ext. 23.

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LEGALS PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on May 6, 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. 6-19 Recognizing & commending Lorain High Titan Senior Basketball Standout Devon Grant. 7--19 Recognizing & commending

Lorain High Titan Senior Basketball Standout Taevon Pierre-Louis.

8-19 Recognizing & commending General Johnnie Wilson 8th Grade Girls basketball team on an outstanding season. 9-19 Recognizing & commending General Johnnie Wilson 7th Grade Girls basketball team on an outstanding season. Ord. 53-19 Auth the S/S Director to make an application to NOACA for federal funding for rehab of certain roadways. 54-19 Auth S/S Director to enter into a MOU w/ FOP Lodge #3, Patrolmen, Sergeants etc. to increase their wage package. 55-19 Vacating a portion of east/westerly alley (16ft) south of 5th St and extending 17.5ft westerly to the southwest corner of PP#02-

01-004-103-010. 56-19 Auth the issuance & sale of notes in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, not to exceed $2.7M for costs associated w/ the Streetscape Improvement Project.

57-19 Auth the issuance of the sale of bonds in a maximum amount of $9.9M for the purpose of retiring notes issued to finance building improvements, etc. for the Central Service Complex. 58-19 Auth the S/S Director to extinguish easement rights and vacation of a 60’ sanitary sewer easement which is abandoned and no longer needed for muni purposes. 59-19 Amending Ord 48-18 estab compensation/ benefits & terms of employment for all managers & professional employees adding new

BHP positions. 60-19 Appropriation. 61-19 Auth the Auditor to pay two invoices submitted by the LPD invoking the Then & Now certification process and pay for said invoices. 62-19 Amending Ord 40-19, Section 15.3.7, Mayor- Safety/Service Dir. by adding a new position necessary for the Housing Court Expansion. 63-19 Adopting the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for the reclassification of the northern 3.94 acres of the parcel of real property commonly known as 2250 Cooper Foster Park Rd. from B-1 to B-2. 64-19 Auth the Auditor to pay invoices submitted by the Law Dept that invoke the Then & Now certification process.

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Caleb Mildenberg and Angelina Smith help wash cars at Discount Drug Mart.

Teens roll up their sleeves JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A parade of orange T-shirts washed, painted, raked, and mulched its way around the village May 14, sprucing up more than 45 locations as part of Wellington High School's annual day of community service.

Students and staff were spotted washing cars in front of Discount Drug Mart, painting fences as residents served cool drinks, and performing a variety of landscaping duties at the South Main Street home of Tim and Leslie Simonson.

Senior Parker Adler has been part of the community service effort all four years at WHS. “My freshman year I didn't really know anyone,” he said. “Doing this is a good way to help and it's a good way to meet upperclassmen you might not have otherwise. You get to help the community and you get to meet new people and learn about yourself.”

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Sophomores Taylor Persinger and Valerie Roberts spread mulch.

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The 2019 Division III district champion Wellington Dukes pose after their 9-5 victory over Independence.

Dukes take district crown JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

The Dukes softball team has won its first district championship since 2009, defeating Independence last Thursday 9-5.

It is the program's fifth district title and the first for WHS in any sport since a crown for boys soccer, also in 2009.

The huge win capped a yearlong trip for Wellington back to the district final and provided a sense of retribution. In last year's championship, the Dukes fell 4-0 to Independence.

Coincidentally, Wellington faced that same deficit on Thursday after two innings of play.

A string of singles in the third inning loaded the bases for freshman Teddi Hardoby, who hit a double to knock in three runners.

Sophomore Payton Regal's pair of RBIs the following inning gave the Dukes girls a 5-4 lead they'd never relenquish.

Timely hits in later innings from Maile Oswald, Mikayla Paramore, and Tori Paramore DISTRICT PAGE D2 ► Teddi Hardoby and Payton Regal celebrate the win after the last out is made. ▼ Wellington's Kendal Brasee connects on an Independence pitch.

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Provoznik praised for saving child JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Police officer Kenneth Provoznik was commended Monday for his role in saving a child from an oncoming train.

Provoznik learned March 16 that the child, whom he'd counseled on previous calls, had made comments about harming himself and fled from his home, according to chief Tim Barfield.

The child was found sitting on the tracks near the Barker Street railroad crossing as a train approached, blowing its whistle, he said.

The patrolman jumped onto the tracks in time to remove the child with no injuries and found quick medical help, the chief said in a proclamation.

“In the face of great personal danger, patrolman Kenneth Provoznik, through his great courage and leadership skills, was able to save the life of this juvenile,” Barfield said. “This act is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Wellington police department.”

A uniform ribbon was presented to Provoznik along with the proclamation, part of a new program that will continue to honor Wellington officers, Barfield said.

“It's just part of what we do here,” Provoznik said. “Everyone can imagine how things go behind the scenes. I just thank God I was in the right place at the right time to help this young man.”

GIVING HER ALL

Photos by Jonathan Delozier | Wellington Enterprise

Zoey Senghas is flanked by classmates showing their Team Zoey spirit via a “blue out.”

Team Zoey fever takes over at Westwood Elementary School JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A “blue out” in support of classmate Zoey Senghas spread through Westwood Elementary School on May 16, then spilled outside.

Six-year-old Zoey was born with Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that is often misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy and affects roughly one in 15,000 people.

It primarily affects the nervous system, often leading to severe speech impairment, delayed

development, difficulty moving, and mental disability.

The disorder was first described in 1965 by British pediatrician Harry Angelman.

Principal Erica Ward helped plan the blue out in warmer weather since Wellington students did not have class on Feb. 15, the annual date for International Angelman Day. Zoey and her mother, Cindi Jackson, both smiled as a sea of friendly faces surrounded them in front of Westwood's welcome sign, which read, “We support Team Zoey.”

“It feels wonderful just seeing

everyone supporting her and showing so much love," Jackson said.

At the start of the year, the Eagles Arie 2051 polar plunge raised $5,000 for the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. Zoey and her family led participants into freezing water.

“We sold a lot of blue bracelets for today too with mom's help,” Ward said. “This is something we knew we wanted to do as soon as we knew there was no school that day in February. Then after hearing about the walk we knew it'd be a great time to come out and show Zoey how much we care.”

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Sydney Collier smiles with Lorain County JVS FFA adviser Beth Berthold after receiving the 110 Percent Award at the JVS FFA banquet. A senior from Clearview, Collier was given the honor for going above and beyond in her duties for the chapter. “Sydney is there all the time to help any student, in any program, at any time and is always willing to go the extra mile," said Berthold. Collier received a certificate and a monetary gift of $50 from AgCredit, which sponsored the award.

“Starting out, I did not talk a lot and could not talk to a group of people without stumbling over my own words," she said of her involvement in the chapter. "FFA has given me the voice I did not know I had and now I can apply the lessons I have learned in my future.”

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Hardoby leads the team with nine home runs this year and opened the season batting third. She was quick to praise coach Duane Sunagel, saying his belief in her and other underclassmen created the initial spark needed for success.

“Coach Sunagel has made this possible for us and we love him,” Hardoby said. “He's been able to take all seven of us freshmen to districts, which not many people can say they've done. He believed in us when no one else did.”

Hardoby is hitting .420 on the year with 42 RBIs and 37 hits. Regal's .407 batting average and 35 hits have amounted to a formidable one-two punch in the Dukes lineup, with home runs also coming from Ally Zvara, Brooke Noss, Kendal Brasee, Kennedi Benko, and Paramore.

Regal and Oswald's pitching performances account for 13 of Wellington's 2019 wins.

“Beating Firelands in back-to-back games and then beating Columbia a few days later were big moments for us this year,” Regal said. “Those gave us so much confidence. It showed we're capable of doing anything. It helped us not get down on ourselves when were were down in the championship. Experience from travel ball has helped a lot too.”

Wellington's record now sits at 16-11 and 11-5 in the Patriot Athletic Conference under Sunagel, who is in his fifth year with the team.

“They just go out there and play ball,” said the coach. “Their confidence level has improved at every step this year. They were maybe a little fearful at the beginning but here we are 27 games later and they're not really freshmen anymore.

They've worked so hard for this.”

A regional semifinal matchup against West Salem's Northwestern High School awaited the Dukes after press time Wednesday.

Zoey and her mother, Cindi Jackson, receive a loud cheer from students and staff.

Students take a momentary break from cleaning up a yard.

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Other areas touched up by the Dukes cleaning crew included Findley State Park, the Wellington fire station, Howk Memorial Park, and in what's become a tradition, the North Main Street home of retired Black River High School teacher Helen Wiggs.

“I've been to that house a couple of times,” said Adler. “All

of us and Mrs. Wiggs talked the whole day and learned a lot about each other. It feels good to be able to help someone who might not be able to take care of those really tough cleaning jobs.”

History teacher John Perry and his students were found piling roughly 20 garbage bags full of leaves and various lawn clutter

on Wiggs' curb lawn.

“I find today very cool,” said freshman Tatianna Smith. “Some of the work is hard but knowing we're helping out the town makes it feel good. It helps the town. Definitely go for it if you're thinking about getting involved.

It makes you feel like a better person on the inside and out."

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Student-led 5K reaches out to peers JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A 5K run and one-mile walk organized by Wellington High School's National Honor Society attracted roughly 130 people Saturday morning.

Students plan to make the event a yearly occurrence, each time reaching out to a peer in the district who is facing difficult life circumstances.

For year one, NHS members chose 18-year-old Landry Cole, a former WHS student who in 2014 was diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer.

Cole and her family journeyed with a large crowd down Courtland Street with about 75 other walkers.

“I think it's tremendously important to have gotten all of this put together,” said WHS senior Emily Weegmann, who serves as honor society treasurer. “Landry's family has had so many medical bills. I can't imagine. I think raising all of this money will definitely help them. There's going to be more to come. I'm sure there will be more fundraisers for her but the medical bills are just never-ending.”

Cole underwent surgery last year to remove damaged brain tissue in an effort to relieve seizures.

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Runners take put their best foot forward during the 5K event organized by the National Honor Society at Wellington High School.

Her medical condition and ensuing treatment have resulted in numerous complications including blindness, a stroke, and physical disability.

“Landry was and is one of

us,” Weegmann said. “I grew up with her. I've seen everything she's gone through. Anyone who's thinking of getting involved to help out should just put themselves in her shoes or

in her family's shoes. I think that can really motivate people to get started with things like this.”

Cole will also join pastor Paul Wilson of First United Methodist Church and others at 11 a.m.

on Saturday, June 8 at Findley State Park for a bike ride benefiting child cancer research.

Wilson and First UMC were the main organizers in fundraising to get Cole's new bike.

DUKES UPSET BY VIKINGS

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Villa Angela-St. Joseph dealt a 3-0 loss to Wellington in the sectional championship. The third-seeded Dukes fell to the sixth-seeded Vikings. PICTURED: Brayden Cole makes a catch in left field.

CHURCH DIRECTORY All Wellington-area churches are invited to post service times in the Enterprise. Send your listing to us via email at news@lcnewspapers.com.

• First United Methodist Church, 127 Park Place, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:45 a.m. Choir rehearsal is from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Caregivers Support Group meets at 2 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.

Free community meals are offered from 5-6 p.m. on the last Monday of each month.

Praise service starts Saturdays with fellowship at 5 p.m. and the service at 5:30 p.m.

• St. Patrick Church, 512 North Main St., has Masses at 6 p.m. Saturday and 8:15 a.m.

Sunday. Weekday Masses are at 8:45 a.m. Monday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 440-647-4375.

• Fellowship Church, 44777

St. Rt. 18, Wellington, has Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with kids’ classes. Wednesday night group study and Foundation Youth ministry meets at 7 p.m.

• First Congregational United Church of Christ, 140 South Main St., has Sunday service at 10 a.m. The first Sunday of each month is family worship and communion.

• Camden Baptist Church, 17901 St. Rt. 511, Camden Township, has Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays.

AWANA and “Ignite” (junior and senior high), meet at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Adult prayer meeting and Bible study begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. A nursery is provided for Sunday services.

• Brighton United Methodist Church has Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.

For more information, call

440-828-0773.

• Rochester United Methodist Church has Sunday worship at 9 a.m.

• Wellington Freewill Baptist Church, 205 Woodland St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.

Sunday evening services are held at 6 p.m. and Wednesday services are at 7 p.m.

• United Church of Huntington, 26677 Rt. 58, has Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., as well as Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship services and the Sunday school hour.

• Lincoln Street Chapel, 139 Lincoln St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.

• New Life Assembly of God, 108 West St., has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. A Wednesday evening family

night at 7 p.m. includes Bible study, youth group, girls ministries, and Royal Rangers.

• Penfield Community Church, 40775 St. Rt. 18, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Kidz Klubhouse for children and Fusion for youth will be held from 6:308 p.m. on Sundays.

• Bethany Lutheran Church, 231 East Hamilton St., has Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m. with Sunday school and adult Bible class at 9 a.m. For more information, call 440-647-3736.

• First Baptist Church, 125 Grand Ave., has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. The 24/7 Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the youth barn. Children’s programs and adult prayer meeting

and Bible study are at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at the church.

A nursery is provided for all services.

• Christ Community Church, 212 West Herrick Ave., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. For more information, call 440-647-7641.

• Brighton Congregational Church, 22086 State Rt. 511, has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m.

• Pittsfield Community Church has Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. There is a new Mothers of Preschool children’s group. For more information, call 440-7742162.

• Angels Unaware Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Mondays at the LCCC Wellington Center. It provides a study from Genesis to Revelation. For more information, call 419-681-6753.

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Young authors show their skills JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Six McCormick Middle School students earned nominations for writing and artwork in this year's Lorain County Young Authors' Conference.

The event, put on annually by the Educational Service Center of Lorain County, saw more than 600 third- to sixth-graders submit their work to judges.

Participating districts in addition to Wellington included Oberlin, Avon Lake, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, Keystone, North Ridgeville, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, as well as Elyria's Jonathan Delozier | Wellington Enteprise St. Jude and Lorain's St. McCormick Middle School's Katie Stannard Peter schools. earns a nomination for artwork in her book, Awards were handed “Camp.” out May 25 at Lorain County Community trickle down into sever- dle School secured a College's Stocker Arts al areas of school even best of show prize for Center. beyond writing and art. writing and art work.

McCormick's Katie “Making a book is not Fifth-grader Addison Stannard, Jayden Donajust about being a great Beal's art for the book hue, and Skylar Squire language arts student,” “Glorious” earned top earned Outstanding she said.

“It's also about honors in her age group Artist nominations for being a good artist while Autumn Robintheir pieces “Camp: A or photographer and son's writing in “The Trip to Another World!” knowing how to marMagnificent Children” and “The Ballerina.” ket it and navigate the was named best among Classmates Arly Bowpublishing process.” fifth-graders. man, Grace Denes, and “If it's a novel and Classmates Nikolas Jonah Stump secured there's no pictures, Zagar, Ashton Lutz, and outstanding writer someone still has to Claire Ohle earned best nominations for their design the font,” Houts artist nominations for books “Great Escape,” said.

“Someone always their books “The Life "Maoxian,” and “In the has to design the cover. of a Stray,” “Kerrigan Shade of the Mulberry Somebody has to decide Ash and the World DisTree.” how the chapter headtaster,” and “Speech.”

Author Michelle ings will look.

That's Stella Evans, Preston Houts walked students the art director's job.”

Kirschner, and Aiden through the process of All participants were Bukulich of SAMS netcreating and publishing invited to show off their ted writing nominations a book, emphasizing work later in the evefor “Imagination Land,” that skills learned ning in an open house.

“The Last Shot,” and through the Young South Amherst Mid“Unearthly.”

Authors program can